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Ben Prater
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Presenter and Broadcast Journalist, BBC Radio Wiltshire
The Shire
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News, Music, Culture, Entertainment
I’m interested in everything, and nothing else.
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By Sophie Parker Verified, Ben Prater| BBC News Verified Quest to solve the mystery of town's 'eggy' smellSophie Parker & Ben PraterOne resident said "the Calne whiff - we've had it for years"It has been described as "eggy", "gassy", "stagnant" and "sulphurous". People living in Calne, Wiltshire, are being plagued by a smell so bad it has woken them up at night - but its source remains a mystery. It often lingers over the town in the early hours of the morning and has been doing so for months.
By Sophie Parker Verified, Ben Prater| BBC News Verified Quest to solve the mystery of town's 'eggy' smellSophie Parker & Ben PraterOne resident said "the Calne whiff - we've had it for years"It has been described as "eggy", "gassy", "stagnant" and "sulphurous". People living in Calne, Wiltshire, are being plagued by a smell so bad it has woken them up at night - but its source remains a mystery. It often lingers over the town in the early hours of the morning and has been doing so for months.
By Rachel Candlin, Ben Prater| BBC Verified A mechanic who enjoys turning his engineering talents to making cannon in his spare time, said his motivation is to make people smile. Kev Mead, from Berwick St John, Wiltshire, has been fascinated by the artillery weapon since childhood. One of only four cannon makers in the country, Mr Mead is invited to bring his collection to events such as weddings, funerals and local festivals. "Every time you fire a cannon, someone laughs," he said.
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BBC Radio Wiltshire