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Woolworths in the dock over knife crime
3:55pm Wednesday 27th August 2008
High street giant Woolworths face charges of selling knives to children.
Representatives of the multi million pound company appeared at Chippenham Magistrates Court today and denied three charges of selling an offensive weapon to a person under 18.
Wiltshire County Council brought the charges against the chain store's branches in Chippenham, Trowbridge and Salisbury.
Magistrates adjourned the case until October.
Sports round-up
Downton 4 Corsham Town 4 (Corsham won 5-4 on penalties)
Wiltshire Senior Cup James Ford was Corsham’s hero after he struck the winning penalty to send them through to the next round of the competition after a thrilling game at Downton.
Farnborough 2, Chippenham Town 0
A clinical second half brace from Farnborough's Michael Charles was the difference as Chippenham once again were made to pay for missed chances in front of goal.
Chippenham Town 0, Swindon Town 1
Swindon will take a one goal lead into the second lef of this Wiltshire Premier Shield semi final after a hard-fought victory over a determined Chippenham side.
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