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Stories for 30 January 2004

Amesbury News

Team keen to take skills to Nepal

Army cadets Laura Cooper (left), Georgi Baker and Chantell Cook are hoping to go to Nepal. DA4760AWARD-WINNING first-aiders from Downton are among a team of Wiltshire Army cadets hoping to travel to Nepal this August and get practical experience of treating minor ailments and wounds in the villages east of Kathmandu. more...

Nurse is reinstated

Marie Needham with her husband John, who acted as her defence spokesman. DA4788P2TISBURY staff nurse Marie Needham is celebrating the successful end of a four-year battle for justice, after the Nursing and Midwifery Council decided her name should not be removed from the nursing register. more...

College shares `academic expertise'

SARUM College, the ecumenical college in Salisbury Cathedral Close, has joined a partnership with Czech and Finnish Christian adult education institutions, as part of an international ecumenical conference programme. more...

Bath Leisure

Cinema - Big Fish (PG)

In telling the story of my father's life, it's impossible to separate fact from the fiction, the man from the myth. The best that I can do is tell it the way he told me... it doesn't always make sense, but that's what kind of story this is." more...

All aboard the HMS Pinafore

UNTIL FEBRUARY 7, BATH: Dr Who favourite Colin Baker appears in the Carl Rosa Company's new production of the Gilbert and Sullivan classic HMS Pinafore at the Theatre Royal Bath next week. more...

Bradford On Avon News

Initiative helps men to open up

A DRAMATIC increase in the number of young male suicides in Britain has led to a new initiative from a theatre group at St Laurence School, Bradford on Avon. more...

School urgently needs new governors

Ref. 27841A BRADFORD ON AVON school needs volunteers to give something back to their community as school governors. more...

New proposal for Kingston Mill site

A NEW way forward for the development of Kingston Mill in Bradford on Avon could be in the pipeline if residents and interested parties give it their backing. more...

Villagers vow to save post office

Limpley Stoke residents could become stakeholders in their local post office in a bid to save it from closure. more...

Business News

New boss gets a `golden hello'

Disgruntled shareholders of retailer WH Smith have failed to block a £2.6 million "golden hello" package for new chief executive Kate Swann. more...

Esther is keen to get the ball rolling at Venues Unlimited

BUSINESSES in Swindon are being promised first class venues for their meetings. more...

Health and safety laws being flouted

EMPLOYERS who flout health and safety laws must be seriously dealt with. more...

Co-op woos shoppers

Walcot's Co-op store has been re-opened following refurbishments. more...

Local taken over by the locals

Ref. 28802-20LOCALS at Swindon's Famous Ale House liked the pub so much, they decided to run it themselves. more...

Virgin is tops again

VIRGIN Mobile has announced that it has signed up more than half a million new customers in the last quarter of 2003. more...

Organic puds move to Wilts

AN organic farm providing healthy morning meals is to grow crops for tasty puddings after a major expansion. more...

Home front move for web supremo

A BUDDING internet entrepreneur has returned to his home town of Trowbridge to launch his latest business venture and is looking for local people to employ. more...

Graduate joins estate agency

Bradford on Avon estate agent Geoffrey Saxty has welcomed Tom Harding from Devon to his business. more...

Refurbished offices

CHIPPENHAM town planning consultant Willis & Co has moved into refurbished offices in The Causeway. more...

Factory's staff get courses

WORKERS at a Trowbridge firm are to be given the chance to learn new skills. more...

Tribute to modest flyer's wartime bravery

A WARTIME airman has been posthumously honoured in recognition of his contribution to Second World War. more...

Newly qualified

THE Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has congratulated newly qualified chartered surveyors in the region. more...

Chippenham News

Church too small as congregation grows

CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A CHURCH in Chippenham is being forced to hire out bigger premises because its `back to basics' type services have become too popular. more...

Taxi tyre slash spree `was revenge attack'

CHIPPENHAM NEWS: CALLOUS vandals put a baby's life at risk and disrupted a school bus service for the disabled after going on a tyre-slashing spree in Chippenham. more...

Schoolchildren get a taste of the Orient

CHIPPENHAM NEWS: CHINESE New Year celebrations got off to a cracking start at a primary school in Chippenham. more...

Man stole £5,000 jewellery

CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A MAN who snatched two rings from a Chippenham jewellers has walked free from court. more...

Bluebirds told to turn down sound

CHIPPENHAM NEWS: OFFICIALS at Chippenham Town Football Club turned down the volume of their pre-match announcements last weekend after a resident complained about the noise. more...

Funding hope for walkways

CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A WORLD heritage site in Chippenham could soon benefit from thousands of pounds of funding. more...

Blood donor makes it 101 donations

CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A FORMER Westinghouse Brakes worker has received an award for making more than 100 donations to the National Blood Service. more...

Ideas for your big day

CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A WEDDING fayre gave couples the chance to see the latest range of outfits before their big day. more...

Teen working on skatepark design

CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A TEENAGER is helping to design Chippenham's new skatepark because he is fed up with youngsters having nothing to do in their spare time. more...

Fundraising to say thank you to hospital

CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A FUNDRAISING event helped take a Chippenham couple's minds off imminent open heart surgery on their one-year-old daughter. more...

Corsham News

Swim coach jailed for abusing girl

CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A 48-year-old swimming coach who started having an affair with a 13-year-old girl has been jailed for three and a half years. more...

Improvements on track

CHIPPENHAM NEWS: PEOPLE power has paid off for a group of teenagers in Corsham who will now be able to use the town's BMX track safely again. more...

Event is all write on night

CHIPPENHAM NEWS: TRADE justice campaigners in Neston are organising a sponsored event with a difference on Friday they are not asking for money. more...

Comedy comes to the Oak

CHIPPENHAM NEWS: PART of a Corsham pub will be transformed into a nightclub tomorrow night as the Pickwick Theatre Company comes to town. more...

Burglaries `not one-offs'

CHIPPENHAM NEWS: HOMEOWNERS in Corsham are being warned to stay alert after two similar burglaries in the town. more...

Explorer opens IT centre

CHIPPENHAM NEWS: RECORD-BREAKING adventurer David Hempleman-Adams dropped into Corsham yesterday to officially open a new IT centre. more...

Ctfc Sport

Paul has a point to prove

MARTIN Paul believes Chippenham Town's new attacking style would suit him down to the ground his only problem is getting the chance to prove it. more...

We're the team to fear says Gould

CHIPPENHAM Town have not started too many matches as favourites this season but ahead of tomorrow's match at home to Newport Tom Gould believes the Bluebirds are becoming the team to fear. more...

Young keeper has eye on Hervin's job

GOALKEEPER Eric Barrett arrived at Hardenhuish this week and immediately vowed Mark Hervin has a fight on his hands to keep hold of the number one shirt. more...

Chalkie urges fans to chip in

BLUEBIRD fans could play a part in helping their side reach the new Conference League next season as the club launches the CHIP fund at tomorrow's match at home to Newport County. more...

Devizes News

Challenge to health boss on closure plan

PHIL Day, the health boss who is proposing closing Devizes and Malmesbury maternity units, got a grilling from councillors at a recent meeting. more...

Drive News

Snow spells danger on our roads

Ref. 28840Drivers are five times more likely to skid on snowy or icy roads as they are on dry roads. more...

Malmesbury News

Challenge to health boss on closure plan

PHIL Day, the health boss who is proposing closing Devizes and Malmesbury maternity units, got a grilling from councillors at a recent meeting. more...

Melksham News

Baby's months in intensive care

NINE-month-old Abbie Dark, from Melksham, has spent most of her life in hospital, with her parents only able to hope they can bring her home for her first birthday in April. more...

Warning as distraction burglars target OAPs

POLICE are hunting for a gang of burglars who are targeting elderly people in west Wiltshire. more...

Star wrestlers all set for Melksham show

National and international wrestling stars will soon be descending on Melksham in what promises to be one of the events of the year. more...

Repair work on sewers

URGENT work to repair Melksham's 100-year-old sewers is to begin this weekend. Wessex Water will be renovating pipes built in the early 20th century. more...

Thieves take equipment

BURGLARS stole £7,000 of equipment from a Melksham company. The thieves took disc cutters and chainsaws after breaking into Hussey and Greenhow Plant Ltd between 5pm on Thursday and 8am the following morning. more...

Campaign for bypass hots up

PROTESTERS calling for a bypass around Beanacre will be taking to the streets for the second time tomorrow. more...

Pupils juggle for creativity

JUGGLING, plate spinning and rocket building are some of the activities on offer at the George Ward School, Melksham tomorrow. more...

Council awarded

MELKSHAM without Parish Council is to be presented with an award at County Hall, Trowbridge. more...

Climbers get to grips with competition

YOUNGSTERS from the George Ward School in Melksham are scaling the heights to follow in the footsteps of a former pupil. more...

Salisbury News

Nurse is reinstated

Team keen to take skills to Nepal

College shares `academic expertise'

Special accolade for one brave little girl

more...

Salisbury Sport

Whites leave it late

That's my ball. City 'keeper Kevin Sawyer thwarts another Ashford attack. DA4803P12.AN INJURY-TIME goal by Salisbury City substitute Steve Strong ensured the club bounced back to winning ways against Ashford Town following last week's defeat at fellow title chasers Histon. more...

Sport Football

`Have no fear'

TOMMY SAUNDERS believes his presence at Supermarine has added an unwelcome fear factor. more...

Show your mettle now Hughes

CIRENCESTER'S brilliant 15-match unbeaten run came to an end at Halesowen on Tuesday night now manager Brian Hughes is challenging his troops to respond in the desired manner when Yate visit the Corinium Stadium tomorrow. more...

White wary as County threaten Bluebirds' rebirth

STEVE WHITE'S reborn Chippenham Town side bid for their fifth straight win when Newport County come to Wiltshire tomorrow. more...

Kucynski sets his sights on leaders Trowbridge

AFC Stratton's long-awaited clash with Trowbridge Town scheduled for this weekend in what could well be a Premier Division decider. more...

Devizes' no to Perkins approach

MELKSHAM'S cheeky bid to prise midfielder Nathan Perkins from neighbours Devizes has been rebuked by Nursteed Road boss Dave Hopkins. more...

Back problem

WHILE most of Wootton Bassett's problems this season have been in attack, it is the defence that is causing manager Pete Yeardley grief this weekend. more...

Weekend football fixtures

SATURDAY more...

Hellenic Fixtures

CHERRY RED RECORDS HELLENIC LEAGUE more...

Trowbridge League

Newcomers FC Northbridge, with a five-goal league double, and Dilton Marsh closed in on the Division Three title race as leaders Seend Reserves slumped to a 1-0 home defeat by lowly Bromham. more...

Bosses say ground not in their league

WILTSHIRE football managers have hit out at Trowbridge Town's attempts to get their current Woodmarsh home accepted into the Western League, claiming it would lower standards. more...

Tough times ahead for Biddestone

BIDDESTONE Town manager Gary Skidmore believes the next month will make or break his side's season. more...

Trowbridge call meeting

TROWBRIDGE Town have called an extraordinary general meeting for February 10 to seek approval to apply with Trowbridge Town youth for Community Club status. more...

Kirkpatrick unfazed by squad's injury worries

TROWBRIDGE Town go into tomorrow's top-of-the-table clash at Stratton with a number of injury concerns but manager Neil Kirkpatrick believes all the pressure will be on their opponents. more...

Wiltshire League

A FIVE-star performance from Bradford Town midfielder Adam Smith helped his side to a comfortable 10-0 home victory over Chiseldon Castrol on Saturday. more...

Westbury United 3, Minehead 0

SCREWFIX DIRECT LEAGUE: A TOBY Colbourne hat-trick ensured Westbury United's promotion bid stayed on track on Saturday against lowly Minehead. more...

Evans won't turn his back on Town

SCREWFIX DIRECT LEAGUE: MELKSHAM Town goalkeeper Gareth Evans is set to commit himself to the club until the end of the season by becoming the only player on contract at the Conigre. more...

Calne banking on Kevin to boost midfield line-up

KEVIN Banks signed for Calne Town from Melksham Town last night and the midfielder is hoping to push his new club towards a top six finish. more...

United boss unfazed by fixture list

WESTBURY United face a busy few weeks but manager Derek Graham believes it will help his side climb up the table. more...

Expansion plan gets thumbs up

SCREWFIX Direct Western League clubs have given the go-ahead to attract new clubs into the league from the start of the next season but not at the expense of current standards. more...

Victory for school squad

Wiltshire Under 16 Football champions from The George Ward School in Melksham travelled to the Isle of Wight to gain another victory. Winning 1-0, the team returned to Melksham in a glow of glory knowing they had made history for the school. more...

Sport Rugby

World Cup on tour

THE Webb Ellis Cup is coming to Wiltshire in April as part of the Rugby Football Union's commitment to offer the game to new people and places. more...

Bath to boot out Beziers

ANDREW Higgins has warned Beziers to expect Bath to be in a `filthy' mood for their Parker Pen Challenge Cup quarter-final, second leg clash. more...

Westbury 1st XI 28, Redingensians 1st XI 16

WESTBURY recovered from a slow start on Saturday to record an impressive victory against their Reading opponents but the day was marred by a serious ankle injury to captain Rob Starr. more...

Olly keeps cool on England call

OLLY Barkley is refusing to get carried away after being called into England's Six Nations training squad. more...

Cooper-Avon Tyres 2nd XI 7, Westbury 2nd XI 26

WESTBURY made it four wins in a row on Saturday with a comfortable victory in the Bath Combination Merit Table Division two East. more...

Cooper-Avon Tyres 16, Sherbourne 32

CATs coach Mark Simmons has tipped Sherbourne for the Dorset and Wilts Division One title after watching his side lose to them on Saturday. more...

Trowbridge 78, Bridgwater & Albion 2nds 12

TROWBRIDGE celebrated their second biggest win this season with a victory over a tricky B&A Second XV. more...

Bradford on Avon 43, Weymouth 10

BRADFORD on Avon coach Dave George believes tomorrow's match at Sherbourne could be the Dorset and Wilts Division one championship decider. more...

Swindon out to stun top team

THIRD-PLACED Swindon play host to leaders Beaconsfield in a crunch Berks Bucks & Oxon 1 game tomorrow. more...

Sponsors sought

SWindon rugby club is looking for kit sponsors for its under 13 and 14 teams ahead of their tour to Sherborne and Bridport in April. more...

Hooker John is new Bassett captain

Wootton Bassett meet Westbury in Southern Counties South at Stoneover Lane in front of what should be a good crowd, swelled by the Wootton Bassett Vice-Presidents, who will be hosting their third dinner of the season. more...

Rugby fixtures and teams for the weekend

FIXTURES more...

Swindon News

Skateboard park will attract troublemakers

WHEN will those people who support the Haydon Wick Skateboard Park realise that those residents against it are not against the skateboarders and children having fun as suggested by T Hudson in Wednesday's Adver. more...

More homes, but less water

I WRITE to you regarding the article in the EA on Jan 21 "River running out of water" concerning the Upper Thames Protection Society. more...

Hysterical response to MP's comments

THE hysterical response from some quarters to the refreshingly common-sense remarks by Liberal Democrat MP Dr Jenny Tonge about Palestinian suicide bombers shows that hypocrisy and double standards are as rampant as ever in the country that went to war over the Falklands and blew to pieces or incinerated hundreds of thousands of innocent German civilians using its own brand of `suicide bombers'. more...

Fans brave the snow to meet Stargate stars

Ref. 28858-44SCIENCE fiction fans flocked to Swindon town centre to meet stars from the cult TV series Stargate. more...

Cultural officer gets warm welcome

ALL three group leaders on Swindon Council have joined forces to heap praise on Gavin Jones, the newly appointed officer in charge of cultural change. more...

Fishing tribute to Clive

Ref. 28835-15Friends of angler and father-of-five, Clive Walsh, who was knocked down and killed on Great Western Way in Swindon in November 2002, will be raising money for his family tomorrow. more...

Co-op woos shoppers

Walcot's Co-op store has been re-opened following refurbishments. more...

Chance for a baby fades

Ref. 26537-27Infertile couples in Swindon fear a desperate shortage of egg donors will worsen dramatically when a Government decision to remove anonymity comes into force. more...

Romany caravan to pitch up at school

A TRADITIONAL gipsy caravan will be built at Wroughton Infants' School to help celebrate its work with traveller children. more...

It's good news for tenants

SWINDON Council's rent rise for its council houses is set to be below the national average. more...

Petition is signed by 1,400

PENSIONERS demanding lower council tax rates have collected more than 1,400 names on a petition. more...

A double for firefighters

Ref. 28861-6FOR the second year running firefighters from Stratton fire station have scooped the best new recruit in the country award the Silver Axe. more...

Enjoy a game of bridge

THE Mayor's charity bridge competition will be held tomorrow. more...

Dishing the dirt on dogs

Ref. 28834-14DOG owners in Cricklade have been warned to dispose of dog mess or face prosecution for carelessness. more...

Green campaign group is to fold

Ref. 28851-05THE Swindon branch of Greenpeace will fold unless new campaigners are prepared to take over the mantle. more...

A second chance to get skills

YOUNG people who missed out on going to college in September are being given a second chance to gain a qualification this year. more...

Secretary takes over

THE Swindon branch of the British Korean Veterans Asso-ciation has a new secretary. more...

D-Day fallen remembered

Ref. 28850-58D-DAY veterans will lay a wreath in memory of fallen comrades to mark the 60th anniversary of the Normandy landings. more...

Saved from the axe

Ref. 28855-19Readers at one of three libraries facing the chop are told it will stay open. more...

Officers on patrol to dish out fines

Ref. 25559-13POLICE in Swindon will soon have the power to fine yobs up to £80 for public order offences. more...

Razor's odds to win I'm A Celebrity have lengthened

NEIL Ruddock's odds to win I'm a Celebrity have lengthened from 3-1 to 4-1. more...

Local taken over by the locals

LOCALS at Swindon's Famous Ale House liked the pub so much, they decided to run it themselves. more...

Local taken over by the locals

Ref. 28802-20LOCALS at Swindon's Famous Ale House liked the pub so much, they decided to run it themselves. more...

Snow trip offers home from home

FREAK snowy conditions almost forced a group of students to abandon a visit to Milton Keynes to go skiing. more...

Tax rise likely, despite government cash

The government has confirmed it will give more than £126 million to Swindon Council this year to fund services making a big council tax rise or swingeing cutbacks inevitable. more...

Day of the big chill

Ref. 28849-23A fierce snowstorm transformed the landscape of Swindon into a classic winter wonderland in little more than an hour. Delighted children dusted off their sledges, but most car drivers were far from amused at the icy conditions. TAMASH LAL reports. more...

Who is in the circle

LITCHFIELD ON FRIDAY: SHOOTING oneself in the foot is an occupational hazard of politics. Usually it is an accident, when a loose-cannon tongue becomes disengaged from the brain easily done in the fast lane of debate by motor-mouth politicians. Seldom is self-destruct intentional. more...

Close call that defied all logic

EVEN Swindon public library will not be closed after all. That is the good news. The bad news is how on earth it came to be included on the hitlist in the first place. more...

Fining the offenders

LET us not get carried away by the fact that Swindon police will soon have the power to slap £80 fixed penalty fines on yobs whose public order offences make other people's lives a misery. more...

Trowbridge News

I gave my kidney to save brother's life

WILTSHIRE TIMES EXCLUSIVE: TAXI driver Nigel Davis has given his brother the gift of life after undergoing transplant surgery to donate one of his kidneys. more...

Support rallies to help disabled girl

A FIVE-year-old Trowbridge girl who needs a new wheelchair has inspired a big fundraising effort around the town. more...

Man on kidnap charges

THE case against a man facing kidnapping and robbery charges has been adjourned for 10 weeks so a psychiatrist can compile a report about him. more...

Rugby fan Maeve wins signed England shirt

Ref. 27843ENGLAND rugby hero Jonny Wilkinson is one of the players to sign a shirt won by a Trowbridge girl. Maeve Taylor, 13, won a competition held by the junior section of the England Supporters' Club to design a poster. more...

Councillors hold fire on pigeons

THE decision on whether to prosecute three elderly women blamed for feeding pigeons in Trowbridge town centre will not be made until March. more...

Greek trip gives key info to Rachel probe

POLICE investigating the death of student and possible drugs victim Rachel Whitear have interviewed one of the last people to see her alive. more...

Robbery attempt

A ROBBER threatened to stab a Tesco employee in the foot after a man tried to steal two boxed DVD players from the supermarket. more...

Schools win funding for specialist status

TWO Trowbridge schools have been awarded specialist status, bringing in over £1million of government funding. The Clarendon School has gained specialist status in languages and The John of Gaunt School in science. more...

Workers look on as colleagues lose jobs

A COMPANY in Trowbridge has come under fire from staff over its public handling of redundancies. more...

Karaoke king knocks 'em for six in Algarve national final

A STARRY-EYED karaoke king has been named the nation's best in a singing competition in Portugal. more...

Date for embryo appeal

A WOMAN fighting for the right to have her own child has been given a date to take her case to the Court of Appeal. more...

Devoted workers through to final 12

TWELVE finalists have been short- listed for this year's Trowbridge Employee of the Year contest and one of them will walk away with the first prize of a free trip to New York. more...

Pupils get their very own radio station

STUDENTS at the Clarendon School, Trowbridge, have taken to the airwaves on a newly launched radio station. more...

Woman fined for fraud

A TROWBRIDGE woman has been fined £500 after admitting she fraudulently claimed benefits. more...

In line for Oscar

THE third Lord Of The Rings film could lead to a a famous Oscar night red carpet for a Holt man. Peter King has been nominated for best make-up for his work on Lord Of The Rings Return Of The King. more...

Record office bid rejected

CAMPAIGNERS in Trowbridge hope the Heritage Lottery Fund's decision to reject a £5m bid for a new record office in Chippenham will keep it in the county town. more...

From The Shires to the sun

AFTER nearly 14 years watching the transformation of a former Trowbridge woollen mill buildings into a bustling shopping centre, The Shires manager Mike Murray is to retire. more...

School will shut in April

GOVERNORS shut the doors on a 150-year-old village school on Thursday pledging the move is in the children's best interests. more...

Leaking roof stops play

MATCHES at the indoor Trowbridge Sports Centre have been called off because of rain. more...

Starry Eyes season starts

A SCHEME designed to give budding singers and dancers the chance to take to the stage is celebrating its success with the start of a new season. more...

Moroccans in plea for new hall grant

CIVIC leaders are backing plans to build a centre for west Wiltshire's growing Moroccan community. more...

Maternity unit to serve more mums

TROWBRIDGE midwifery staff promise a warm welcome to mums from Devizes if their local units are closed in a money-saving scheme. more...

Perform with the Pearlies

THE Pearlies entertainment group lowered the final curtain for Trowbridge couple Eve and Sid Lunt who retired after many years of loyal service. more...

Young entrepeneurs showcase their skills

BUDDING young businessmen and women showcased their sales skills at the Young Enterprise Fair in Trowbridge on Saturday. more...

Arctic weather hits Wiltshire

Ref. 27849THE main road between Dilton Marsh and Chapmanslade was due to reopen yesterday after a fallen tree blocked traffic in both directions. more...

Warning as distraction burglars target OAPs

POLICE are hunting for a gang of burglars who are targeting elderly people in west Wiltshire. more...

Reader's chance to take on champ

SNOOKER hopefuls who fancy their chances against one of the world's best players are invited to take part in an amateur competition to celebrate 150 years of the Wiltshire Times. more...

Woman beat up 90-year-old

AVON woman Victoria Watts has been jailed for four years after a court heard how she beat a 90-year-old man in his home with his walking stick. more...

Youngsters design their dream beds

Ref. 27846ARTISTIC youngsters will be getting a comfortable night's sleep after dreaming up winning designs in a bed competition. more...

Beware of bogus callers

CREDIT card fraudsters are conning hundreds of pounds out of west Wiltshire residents in the latest telephone scam. more...

Tribute to modest flyer's wartime bravery

A WARTIME airman has been posthumously honoured in recognition of his contribution to Second World War. more...

Youth service hits the mark

A SURVEY of more than 2,600 young people in Wiltshire has shown the county's youth development service is on course to reach a Government target to ensure it works with enough young people. more...

Time for flytippers to clean up their act

ILLEGAL rubbish dumping is proving to be a huge problem all around north and west Wiltshire. more...

Police in hunt for Specials

POLICE in Wiltshire are looking for volunteers to become special constables. more...

Businesses can meet the buyer

SMALL firms from north and west Wiltshire will be able to tout for business from some of the region's big companys at an event in Corsham in March. more...

Cash needed for Splash

SUMMER may be months away but staff at annual holiday activity scheme Splash are already gearing up to help youngsters enjoy the long break. more...

Seven-day challenge

HOT on the heels of Sir Ranulph Fiennes, two men will begin the challenge of a lifetime in west Wiltshire on Monday to complete seven marathons in seven days in seven different ways. more...

Modellers can take to the sky

BUS drivers in Wiltshire are to be given training to learn how to deal with unruly pupils. more...

Runners needed to keep funds healthy

THE Wiltshire Air Ambulance Appeal is calling on London Marathon runners to help keep its helicopter in the air. more...

Help is available

PEOPLE with hearing impairments can now find out about the help and support available to them in Wiltshire's libraries. more...

Project wins more support

BRITAIN'S biggest county history project has been secured for another five years, thanks to a new partnership launched last week. more...

Donate your old mobile

CHILDLINE is calling on Wiltshire residents to help raise much-needed funds by donating their unwanted mobile phones and chargers. more...

Trowbridge,Bradford On Avon,Melksham,Warminster,Westbury News

What price is brotherly love?

There can be few more philanthropic acts than donating one of your healthy organs to someone who needs it and it must be extra-special when it is your own brother who will gain a new lease of life from the transplant. more...

An example to us all

We heard this week how 83-year-old Bette Anderson was not fooled when fraudsters tried to get her to hand over £1,000 in a telephone scam. more...

There's no need to close care home

I WAS astounded to hear about Clover Grass Court in Bratton and its potential closure. It is completely untrue that the housing association do not have a clue on how to keep it open. more...

Recipe `an insult'

I am writing to complain about the recipe you had in the Wiltshire Times on January 16 for Moroccan pork. Myself and members of the Moroccan community found this to be insulting as it is a meat that is forbidden for us to eat as you know we are Muslims. more...

Let's look at planning system

FURTHER to the letter from Mr Collins regarding the Reprieve for Paxcroft Mead residents, I wonder if I could add some further information? more...

Does public opinion count?

REFERENCE the article in last week's Wiltshire Times about Trowbridge Town Football Club and their bid to develop the ground at Woodmarsh, North Bradley. more...

Road is like a gravel driveway

I AM writing to complain about the dreadful road resurfacing work being done in the west Wiltshire area and the fact that as a direct result of this work I almost crashed twice on the way home from Bath, despite driving at well below the speed limit. more...

Control birds humanely

I understand the full Trowbridge Council meeting recently handed back the decision to cull the pigeons in Trowbridge back to the committee chaired by Cllr James. more...

Too many roadworks

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I always thought that the council's Highways department was responsible for co-ordinating any planned roadworks to be carried out by their own personnel, contractors or other parties. more...

A positive outcome to collapsed wall incident

I would like to offer some comments regarding the recent collapsed wall at Rosemount, Bratton. more...

Warminster News

Comrades pay tribute to soldier killed in Iraq

A WARMINSTER soldier has been killed while serving in Iraq just months before he was set to marry his fiancée. more...

Pensioner helps to expose fraud scam

Ref. 27835A CRIMEBUSTING pensioner is fighting back against fraudsters who are targeting elderly residents in a multi-million pound telephone scam. more...

Asbestos risk as blaze rips through barn

A BLAZE ripped through a barn in Corsley on Tuesday sending toxic smoke into the air around homes and the village school. more...

Petition against houses

VILLAGERS have reacted with dismay over plans to demolish a block of garages in Codford accusing housing bosses of acting like developers. more...

Extra help to save cemetery

A BATTLE to save war graves from housing developers has been given a boost from Down Under. more...

Commons debate

OPPOSITION to a planned mobile phone mast in Warminster was the centrepiece of a health debate in the House of Commons. more...

Money for new hall

AN army wife who lost her son to meningitis has said thank you to a kind-hearted friend by helping to fund a new school hall. more...

Modellers can take to the sky

MODEL aircraft fans have permission to fly over Brixton Deverill, despite villagers' fears that someone could get hurt. more...

Don't give thieves an easy target

POLICE have warned people not to forget about crime prevention now the Christmas and New Year festivities have ended. more...

Rural views of county on display at library

AN exhibition of rural paintings by an award-winning artist is currently drawing the crowds to Warminster library. more...

Choir in search of singers

A CALL for volunteers with big voices to join a Warminster choir has been launched this week. more...

Jolly greengrocers dress up for charity

AN army of greengrocers swapped cabbages for camouflage on Saturday to raise £200 for a children's charity. more...

Wiltshire News

I gave my kidney to save brother's life

WILTSHIRE TIMES EXCLUSIVE: TAXI driver Nigel Davis has given his brother the gift of life after undergoing transplant surgery to donate one of his kidneys. more...

Wiltshire Sport

Penned in!

BRIAN HOWARD and Andy Nicholas are poised to pen new two-year deals at the County Ground. more...

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