Stories for 28 October 2005

Angling

Further team honours for Devizes Red outfit

A BLAST from the past in the form of Dave Richardson (P and O match group) won an epic peg-to-peg battle with Swindon Tribe's Michael Lichota to win the third round of the North Wessex Winter League match on the Kennet and Avon Canal around Great Bedwyn on Sunday.   more...

The Avon top their division

The Commercial House Winter League match on the Bristol Avon from Beanacre to Whaddon produced good sport.   more...

Football

Fisher keeps on spending

FA VASE: MAYBE John Fisher enjoyed his Asda adventure more than he's letting on after continuing his shopping spree this week.   more...

Fairford on Didcot revenge mission

FA VASE: VASE holders Didcot have a bye at this stage of the competition, so they will be otherwise engaged in Hellenic League action.   more...

Croat keeper stands by for Marine

SUPERMARINE'S bid to record six straight Southern League wins could rest in the hands of an untried Croatian goalkeeper.   more...

College boys must improve against Purton

New College visit the Red House to take on bottom-of-the-league Purton Reserves this weekend, writes RAY BURROUGHS.   more...

Swindon sides' road to Wembley

Swindon's two FA Sunday Cup representatives continue on the road to Wembley this weekend.   more...

Stars are at Stratton

BIRTHDAY boy Don Rogers will lead a team of Swindon all-stars in an exhibition match.   more...

The battle of Nursteed Road

NURSTEED Road will be scene of a momentous battle on Saturday as neighbourly rivals Devizes Town host Pewsey Vale in the FA Vase First Round.   more...

Melksham Town 2, Backwell United 1

MELKSHAM Town gave a Jekyll and Hyde performance on Saturday as they progressed in the Les Phillips Cup.   more...

Welton Rovers 4, Devizes Town 0

DEVIZES Town manager Nathan Sheridan has warned his players they will need to learn fast to save their season after crashing to a 4-0 defeat away to Welton Rovers on Saturday.   more...

Herbie retires after training a thousand referees

RETIRED referee Herbie Magri-Overend was rewarded by the Wiltshire FA's referee association after training up 1,000 new recruits.   more...

Bush wants his in-form side to stay in the groove

CORSHAM Town manager Colin Bush has an FA Vase run in his sights as his team prepare for their First Round tie on Saturday.   more...

Purton 2, Pewsey Vale 3 aet

PEWSEY Vale needed extra time but recorded their first away win of the season in the GLS Challenge Cup preliminary round against Purton on Saturday.   more...

Bridgwater Town 2, Calne Town 2

CALNE Town's clinical finishing and quick counter attacks allowed Robbie Lardner's side to pick up a point on Saturday.   more...

Bristol Manor Farm 1, Calne Town 1

CALNE Town conceded their fourth penalty in four games as they drew at Bristol Manor Farm on Tuesday night.   more...

Must win game for Learmonth

BIDDESTONE host fellow Toolstation Division One strugglers Minehead on Saturday in a game boss Graham Learmonth says is "a must win."   more...

Ashford's treble fires Aldbourne up to the top

WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: ALDBOURNE are the new leaders of the Wilts Premier following their 3-0 win over bottom club Purton Reserves ­ all three goals coming from their top marksman Gary Ashford.   more...

Fantastic four

WILTSHIRE TIMES EXCLUSIVE: STEFAN Klukowski is dreaming of following in his older brother's footsteps after being selected for the first round of the England Schoolboys' trial.   more...

Saints' hopes are blunted

TROWBRIDGE LEAGUE: Frome Town Sports beat North Bradley Saints 4-3. With Broughton Gifford and Rudloe already excluded from this competition Division 1 leaders North Bradley Saints must have fancied their chances of winning the cup for the first time.   more...

Harrow Hill 0, Trowbridge Town 0

NEIL Kirkpatrick has warned his Trowbridge Town side they will have to stop the best striker in their league if they are to progress to the second round of the Hellenic League Cup tomorrow.   more...

Wiltshire Youth 1, Gloucestershire Youth 2

MEL Gingell has promised more fire power for tomorrow's national county cup second round tie at Huntingdon after watching his side start their defence of the South West Counties title in defeat.   more...

Westbury United 0, Almondsbury 0

PAUL Brickley has called on his Westbury side to be more clinical in front of goal after watching them pick up their fourth draw of the season on Tuesday night.   more...

Bridport 1, Westbury United 4

AARON Billett continued to enhance his growing reputation on Saturday as three goals in the last five minutes saw Westbury progress to the second round of the Les Phillips Cup.   more...

Highmore starts to silence critics

MELKSHAM TOWN: THE Melksham Town revolution is finally underway but as far as Kelvin Highmore is concerned it won't be complete until his side are Wiltshire's top Toolstation League side.   more...

Chard Town 4, Bradford Town 1

BRADFORD boss Mark Hodkinson has warned his Bradford Town side they are in desperate need of league wins after watching them crash out of the Les Phillips Cup on Wednesday night.   more...

Melksham Town 2, Backwell United 1

KELVIN Highmore has made a second attempt to get Devizes Town's Nick Mooney to the Conigre as he bids to add some experience to his squad.   more...

Larkhall Athletic 1, Bradford Town 0

MARK Hodkinson admits his side are in desperate need of a win after a freak early goal ended his Bradford side's seven-match unbeaten run on Saturday.   more...

Leisure

Film review - The Legend Of Zorro (PG)

IT may be worth paying close attention to The Legend Of Zorro. Have a look at how the action scenes are executed. Cast a critical eye over the stunts, and the special effects.   more...

News

Tip suitable for a sporting site

JOHN Doyle's letter, October 21, shows that he, along with many others, has been indoctrinated by the misleading propaganda which has been generated by Swindon's pseudo-environmentalists.   more...

Alcohol is riskier than drugs

I CAN'T understand all the fuss about the plan to give away free cannabis seeds at the Wyvern Theatre.   more...

Tell your tales of ship's life

I am writing a sequel to my book The Titanic Diaries, called The Queen Mary Chronicles and would very much like to hear from anyone who worked or travelled aboard the old Queen Mary from the 1930s to the 1960s.   more...

Protest over golf closure

THIS letter is in protest to the closing of the golf courses at Moredon and Coate Water.   more...

Festive tune? Not till later

NICHOLAS Gough's letter in today's edition (SA, Oct 26 It's time we gave Brunel a bath) seems to confuse us with somewhere else.   more...

Poor future

What makes Europe rich and what keeps Africa poor?   more...

No change

I WAS discussing the subject of the impending Asian flu epidemic with my wife the other evening and told her that because of it I might become a vegetarian.   more...

Year's Uan!

Uan Harrison sheds his clothes for his calendar Picture Ref: 99960-44BRAD Pitt, Orlando Bloom, Justin Timberlake . . . and now you can add Toothill's Uan Harrison to the list.   more...

Magic of the movies

SWINDON film festival is ready to roll.   more...

You can't lick this weather

James Hendrick and Emily Read kick up the leaves in Town Gardens Picture Ref: 99966-63 UNUSUALLY high October temperatures of up to 21C are bringing out the holiday crowds in Swindon.   more...

Mystery over missing rider

THE grief-stricken father of former Swindon speedway star Mark Steel has spoken of a number of strange coincidences that have haunted his family since his son's disappearance.   more...

`I dream of a night's sleep'

Maria Chivers outside her home on the A419 Picture Ref: 99976-66SOME Blunsdon residents have had enough sleep deprivation from cars racing down country lanes near their homes.   more...

Busy police are praised

WILTSHIRE'S Deputy Chief Constable believes the county's police force has coped admirably with a busy year.   more...

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Resurfacing work will close road

The A419ROAD closures are planned on the A419 at Cricklade which will affect the surrounding area.   more...

Brewer demands smoking ban for all or none

THE head of Arkell's brewery is furious at Government proposals to excuse non-food and private clubs from a total smoking ban.   more...

RSPCA make a special offer to beat the animal nappers

WITH an increase in the number of cats and dogs being stolen for either fur or breeding pet owners are being offered a chance to get their animals both safe and secure.   more...

Cameras move into Abbey Meads today

RESIDENTS living in Abbey Meads will be given the chance to watch a TV programme being filmed today.   more...

Hundreds object to scheme for Coate

ALMOST 700 people have objected to a policy change which would allow development near Coate Water.   more...

Police plea to Samaritan

POLICE in Swindon are looking for a Good Samaritan who helped a young man who had been assaulted with a hammer.   more...

Police interview possible dog attack victim

POLICE have interviewed another possible victim of a dog that savaged a woman on her first day at work in a pub.   more...

MP has beef about vegetarian officials

NORTH Wiltshire MP James Gray is horrified that officials on a national committee promoting beef and lamb don't eat meat.   more...

Faith on Friday

Every week religious leaders will be sharing their thoughts with Evening Advertiser readers. Today's guest columnist is the Rev Angela Overton-Benge, Chaplain to Economic Life in Swindon   more...

Minister praises school success

EDUCATION Secretary Ruth Kelly has congratulated a Swindon school on its exam results.   more...

Man on mobility scooter mugged

AN ELDERLY man on an electric mobility scooter has been mugged.   more...

Thousands miss recycling collection

THOUSANDS of homes have missed their recycling collection.   more...

New firework laws warning

WYEVALE Garden Centre in Hyde Road, Stratton St Margaret has joined the fire brigade to raise awareness of firework safety law changes.   more...

Man's jaw broken

A MAN got a fractured jaw after an incident involving his girlfriend.   more...

Television vote for Penhill to win £50 lotto cash

PENHILL needs your vote to win £50,000 in a new lottery funding scheme.   more...

Exercise is fun for the young

Picture Ref: 99953-22HALF-term at Dorcan recreation complex is all about medallists in the making.   more...

Please help me to find my dog

Mother of three Kerry Thoday, 28, is appealing for people to keep an eye out for her missing red boxer dog.   more...

Beavers are back

BEAVERS have been introduced back into the wild near Swindon.   more...

Cancer help group opens

A CANCER support group will be opening its doors for the first time to offer help and assistance to those affected by the disease.   more...

Sizzling treats at farmers' market

CELEBRATE sausage week at Swindon's farmers' market.   more...

Arson probe after family flees flames

ARSON investigators have been called in after six people were lucky to escape from a blazing house.   more...

Park closed as police hunt for weapon

The park is searched (17785)TROWBRIDGE Park was cordoned off on Wednesday as police search teams scoured undergrowth for a gun.   more...

Childhood loss inspires Irene to help charity

Irene Wojtowicz with her gift received from Chernobyl children (17769)AS a child Irene Wojtowicz could not afford to buy her mother a present. When her parents died during the Second World War it meant she would never get a chance.   more...

Neighbours take centre stage for wife swapping

From left, Rob and Helen Dallimore and Helen and Nick Feierabend (17780)WIFE swapping between neighbours is the norm for two couples ­ but only in front of an audience.   more...

Kids upset after ban on Tweenies

HUNDREDS of children have been left disappointed after an event with TV favourites The Tweenies was axed at the last minute.   more...

Man jailed for two assaults

A PAINTER and decorator who viciously attacked his girlfriend leaving her unconscious on two occasions has been jailed for 15 months.   more...

Relaunch for youth council

A VOICE for young people across the county town is making itself heard. Trowbridge Youth Council has been relaunched and members hope they can give youngsters more of a say in the future of the town.   more...

Fireman in court over sex attacks

A FIREFIGHTER from Trowbridge appeared in court on Tuesday accused of a string of sex attacks in Bath. Adrian Warburton, 36, of The Halve, is charged with nine attacks on women in Bath between October last year and July this year.   more...

After 60 years, Brenda finally finds grave of her PoW father

AN emotional visit to Singapore helped lay the past to rest for a woman who never knew where her father was buried. Brenda May's father, Hubert Seviour, was taken prisoner during the Second World War and never came home.   more...

Work to start on £250k centre

WORK will finally start on a long-awaited £250,000 nature centre plagued by troubles and delays over the past five years.   more...

Jason's bike ride raises £3,500

A POLICE inspector from Steeple Ashton has helped raise more than £3,500 for a cancer charity in memory of his father-in-law.   more...

Duo reach talent final

TWO talented young singers have beaten off the competition to reach the grand final of a national competition.   more...

£115k for loss of great career

Terry Sturrock, riding Barra Castle in 1975 Picture Ref: 99978-1A FORMER jockey has been awarded more than £100,000 in damages for an accident which left him unable to ride.   more...

Man is guilty of murder attempt

Robert KaranjaROBERT Karanja tried to murder Stacey Deacon, a jury has decided.   more...

At last!

Ray Mahoney with his campaign medal Picture Ref: 99964-12The good news is that Ray's finally got the right medal. But the bad news is the old soldier still cannot wear it   more...

Killed where they sat

Azim Khan reads a child's exercise book found in the ruins of Battal School for GirlsAzim Khan was devastated to lose 20 members of his family in the terrible earthquake in Pakistan earlier this month. We accompanied the Swindon shopkeeper on a heart-rending visit to his home town   more...

Digger used by raiders in bank job

The digger used in the botched ram raid at the Lloyds TSB bank in FairfordRAM-RAIDERS drove an industrial digger into a cash machine.   more...

Expenses hike by MPs

Michael WillsEXPENSES notched up by two Swindon Labour MPs cost the taxpayer almost £240,000.   more...

Youngsters study ancient sword play

Picture Ref: 99959-47AN ORGINAL Samurai sword sliced through the air as children watched in amazement.   more...

Puss is lucky to be alive after accident

Simon the cat with veterinary nurse Claire Broadhurst Picture Ref: 99957-2CATS may have nine lives, but one puss passed to the Shaw Veterinary Clinic is definitely down to eight after dislocating his hip in what is believed to have been a car accident.   more...

The sign that drivers dread

Picture Ref: 99969-9MOTORISTS are facing a week of roadworks as one of the busiest roads in Old Town is closed.   more...

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Ode to rubbish

"They have a mind all of their own and seem to appear at will   more...

Traffic misery

HAVING lived at my present address for some 13 years and in the immediate area in excess of 30 years I feel adequately qualified to make a few observations regarding the appalling levels of traffic the residents of Bradford on Avon have to contend with.   more...

Link's thanks

ON behalf of the Trowbridge Area Community Link Scheme I would like to thank you for publishing the two articles about our organisation.   more...

Suffering sheep

THE trade in live sheep exports, which has been dormant for the last nine months, has resumed again through the Port of Dover. Investigations into live animal transport on the continent have revealed consistent breaking of the rules on journey times, frequent failure to provide water as required and often slaughter performed illegally, without stunning, at journey's end.   more...

Shame on you

LAST Thursday I was parked in Trowbridge Library car park across from the disabled parking spaces. A maroon Honda Accord pulled up and parked straight in one of the disabled slots.   more...

Ban this menace

I AM wondering, have they changed the day of Bonfire night? If they have I wish they had told me. The amount of fireworks that have been going off tonight is worse than the usual bonfire night and not in just one area around Westbury.   more...

Home praised

WITH regard to the footnote in last week's Wiltshire Times article: my mother is a resident at Sandridge Towers Nursing Home and I have never had cause to complain, neither, I believe, have the families of the other three residents.   more...

Thank you all

I WOULD like to congratulate all the exceptional volunteers who were awarded a Year of the Volunteer medal by the Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire. Twelve volunteers from the county were honoured with a medal for their commitment to the community.   more...

Swan returns

I THOUGHT some of your readers would be interested to know the pen swan has again appeared on the River Biss in Trowbridge. She was alone. I have not seen the cob swan since July.   more...

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£oads a money!

The picturesque village of Steeple Ashton (17787)MORE than 100 millionaires are quietly living lives of luxury hidden away in two west Wiltshire villages. A new survey has revealed Winsley as the chosen location for up to 52 potential millionaires while a further 51 are living in Steeple Ashton.   more...

Police swoop on drugs suspects

Above, a suspect is taken away after one raid (17775)DRUG busts were carried out across west Wiltshire this week as part of a major police operation. Two people were arrested after four raids in Trowbridge and Bradford on Avon on Tuesday.   more...

MP's appeal in Commons

MP Andrew Murrison has tabled a motion in the House of Commons calling on the government to reverse closure plans for Bradford on Avon and Westbury hospitals.   more...

Police issue warning after conmen strike

POLICE say all homeowners should wise up to distraction burglars after a young mother and an elderly widow were the latest to fall victim to con artists.   more...

Back in time for VE Day

MEMORIES of the 1940s are to be brought alive at a school to commemorate the 60th anniversary of VE Day.   more...

Arson probe after family flees flames

ARSON investigators have been called in after six people were lucky to escape from a blazing house.   more...

Standing room only at popular bus day.

Crowds wait to catch one of the vintage busesPASSENGERS travelled back in time on Sunday when a collection of vintage buses transported them to beauty spots across Wiltshire.   more...

£12k traffic plans could be extended

A £12,000 survey into speeding traffic in a Warminster street could be extended after residents continued to voice concerns over road safety.   more...

Carnival fever hots up

A PROCESSION of colourful floats will weave its way through Warminster tomorrow as the town prepares to celebrate its annual carnival.   more...

A silver machine

Drivers in Swindon looking to invest in a timeless classic that offers real value need look no further than the new Defender Silver Limited Edition which is now available from TH White Land Rover.   more...

The joke has worn thin

LEIGH ROBINSON says it's time to bury the link between poor cars and bad jokes. Let's just enjoy the drive.   more...

Cricketers grin and bare it!

THE wicket looked unusually bare for late September when the men of Corsley Cricket Club strolled out to the middle for the final time last season.   more...

Digger drama

A THIEF leapt from a moving tractor in a desperate attempt to evade capture. The man was spotted by police driving the 7.5 tonne Caterpillar tractor on the A350, near the Hampton Park roundabout, at 1.16am last Saturday.   more...

Police issue warning after conmen strike

POLICE say all homeowners should wise up to distraction burglars after a young mother and an elderly widow were the latest to fall victim to con artists.   more...

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You've got to hand it to them

Staff nurse Melissa Crook and Jean Parsons link nurse in Infection Control (17720/11)MRSA and hospital infections have been hitting the headlines with the Royal United Hospital in Bath featuring in a Channel 4 undercover documentary.   more...

Paul hoists pirate flag for day of fun

Picture Ref: 99947-44THERE was a party atmosphere in Wootton Bassett when Pirate Paul came to town.   more...

Police swoop on drugs suspects

Above, a suspect is taken away after one raid (17775)DRUG busts were carried out across west Wiltshire this week as part of a major police operation. Two people were arrested after four raids in Trowbridge and Bradford on Avon on Tuesday.   more...

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Leaked email warns staff about protests

HOSPITAL staff have been warned they could face disciplinary action if they hang "Save our Hospital" banners on West Wilts Primary Care Trust property.   more...

Council concerns over closures

THE leader of Wiltshire County Council has written to Patricia Hewitt expressing her "grave concerns" about hospital closures in the county.   more...

£oads a money!

The picturesque village of Steeple Ashton (17787)MORE than 100 millionaires are quietly living lives of luxury hidden away in two west Wiltshire villages. A new survey has revealed Winsley as the chosen location for up to 52 potential millionaires while a further 51 are living in Steeple Ashton.   more...

Fears for carnivals after licence shake-up

THE future of carnivals across Wiltshire could be under threat from a new licensing fee the Government wants to introduce.   more...

MP slams ambulance merger

A SINGLE Ambulance Trust merging services in Avon, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire has been proposed in an effort to save up to £1.6m a year.   more...

Violent crimes increase

A RISE in violent crime in Wiltshire over the last year has been partly blamed on a crackdown on alcohol-related anti-social behaviour.   more...

Ploughing match brings charity cash

Jessica Beagley, seven, tries her hand at ploughing with Shire horses Duke and Emily (17766/2)PLOUGHMEN from Wiltshire went head-to-head with competitors from Dorset and Somerset on Sunday in the Wylye Valley Ploughing Match.   more...

Sky's the limit for firework fun

FIREWORK displays marking 400 years since Guy Fawkes and the infamous Gunpowder Plot will be held across north and west Wiltshire next weekend.   more...

You've got to hand it to them

Staff nurse Melissa Crook and Jean Parsons link nurse in Infection Control (17720/11)MRSA and hospital infections have been hitting the headlines with the Royal United Hospital in Bath featuring in a Channel 4 undercover documentary.   more...

Police praised

HOME office figures released today have revealed a successful year for Wiltshire Police. Overall the force was graded as "good" with two areas, local policing and reducing crime, marked out as "excellent" in the Police Performance Assessment 2004/5.   more...

Craig's murder book role

A BOOK chronicling tales of murder and mystery in Wiltshire has been produced with the help of the Wiltshire Times.   more...

College in the pink for charity

PINK was the theme at Wiltshire College over the last month with students and staff raising money and awareness for breast cancer.   more...

Nelson's victory celebrations... 200 years on

IT was a weekend of ceremony and celebration as people gathered across west Wiltshire to remember Admiral Lord Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar 200 years ago.   more...

Property has slowed down

SWINDON is in the grip of a property slump ­ with only the industrial sector showing any sign of life.   more...

Hoping this trick works a treat

Triumph International's new spooky g-stringSWINDON firm Triumph International has added a spooky touch to its new range of G-strings, while denying that G-string sales are falling.   more...

First class post's `delivering' claim

The Royal Mail said 94.2 per cent of first class letters arrived the day after being posted during July to September, ahead of their 93 per cent target.   more...

`Invest vouchers'

SWINDON'S Nationwide Building Society says that almost half of the child trust fund vouchers issued by the government have gone uninvested.   more...

Students make artwork out of a load of old rubbish

Centre manager Dilys Fisher, creative play worker Jenny Payne and Jane Wheeler, training outreach, at the exhibition (17770)SCHOOLCHILDREN spent their half-term holiday converting rubbish into artwork at a recycling workshop in Melksham.   more...

Hundreds pay tribute to popular young mum

Rachel HawkesHUNDREDS of mourners paid their respects to a devoted mum who died from a heart attack aged 33. Rachel Hawkes, of Mills Road, Melksham, collapsed at her home last Monday.   more...

Woman airlifted after horse fall

A HORSE rider was airlifted to hospital after she was thrown from her pony when it bolted. The accident happened on a track off Littleworth Lane, in Whitley, at about 10am on Friday.   more...

Man guilty of common assault

A WORRIED health visitor called in police after witnessing the aftermath of domestic violence, a court heard. Shaun Gough, 19, admitted common assault against his girlfriend when he appeared before magistrates in Chippenham on Thursday.   more...

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Crocodile rock

MILLIONS of years ago during the Upper Jurassic period Westbury was surrounded by seas filled with reptiles that died out with the dinosaurs.   more...

Bridge smash

The roof was ripped off the lorryROAD and rail services were disrupted after a lorry hit a low bridge yesterday. The lorry, bound for the West Wilts Trading Estate, hit the railway bridge in Yarnbrook at about 9.30am, peeling part of its roof off.   more...

Candlelit vigil goes ahead

SUPPORTERS of Westbury Hospital are expected to gather tonight for a candlelight vigil despite rumours the Primary Care Trust wanted to put a stop to it.   more...

Up, up and away for school cash

The balloons are released at the fundraising event at Bratton School (31056)HUNDREDS of balloons filled the sky on Wednesday to raise money for Bratton Primary School.   more...

Security men in court

TWO managing directors of Westbury-based security firm Cougar Security appeared in court on Thursday on weapons charges.   more...

Prince William in town for Army test

WESTBURY had a brush with royalty last week when Prince William spent four days in the town to complete army selection tests.   more...

MP's appeal in Commons

MP Andrew Murrison has tabled a motion in the House of Commons calling on the government to reverse closure plans for Bradford on Avon and Westbury hospitals.   more...

Class act as pupils get on the move

CHILDREN and leaders at a Westbury pre-school are celebrating the opening of their new mobile classroom after raising more than £30,000 to build it.   more...

Nelson's victory celebrations... 200 years on

IT was a weekend of ceremony and celebration as people gathered across west Wiltshire to remember Admiral Lord Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar 200 years ago.   more...

Beacon mix-up

FOR the little Girl Guide chosen to light the beacon on Westbury White Horse to celebrate Trafalgar Day it should have been a moment of great pride.   more...

Why the horse is off colour

THE Westbury white horse will not be getting any whiter for at least six months while English Heritage carry out paint tests.   more...

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Iconic images go on display

CHIPPENHAM NEWS: THE iconic work of photographer Cornel Lucas, who shot images of Brigitte Bardot and Audrey Hepburn, is on display in Corsham.   more...

Town parking is twice London price

CHIPPENHAM NEWS: BEWILDERED Corsham motorists are furious to learn an annual parking permit in the town is double that of a posh London suburb.   more...

Newt holds up plans for former RAF site

CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A RARE species of newt has scuppered plans for a multi-million pound retirement village in Corsham.   more...

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Lanterns light way for stories

Youngsters made lanterns as part of a Halloween day at Lacock Abbey (17779/2)CHIPPENHAM NEWS: SPOOKY tales were the order of the day at Lacock Abbey on Tuesday. Two Halloween-themed events took place at the historic abbey for around 45 children of all ages.   more...

Rugby

Minety 21, Supermarine 13

SUPERMARINE'S unbeaten league run came to a juddering halt on Saturday as a super team performance from Minety made the leaders look very ordinary.   more...

Clevedon 11, Chippenham 17

CHIPPENHAM'S winning run continued on Saturday with a fine victory at Clevedon. But first team manager Robbie Spiers warned the South West One newcomers are not out of trouble yet.   more...

Trowbridge 21, Devizes 29

THE result of any local derby cannot be taken for granted and this game was no exception. With a spate of injuries and having been run close by Trowbridge earlier in the season the Saddlebacks were up for the challenge.   more...

Blandford 5, Wotton Bassett 10

WOOTTON Bassett notched their second successive league victory with a battling performance and 10-5 away win at Blandford.   more...

Calne 2nd 60, Westbury 2nd 0

VINCE Treen, Seth Shardlow, Jason Wood, Mike Smith and Mat Riches boosted Calne's hope for the future with stand out performances against a big, strong and determined Westbury second team.   more...

Swindon 28, Grove 12

SWINDON continued to keep the pressure on at the top of Southern Counties North after defeating Grove 28-12 at Greenbridge Road on Saturday.   more...

Westbury 47, Malmesbury 5

MALMESBURY travelled to Westbury with a scratch side and received a bloody nose from the hosts who appeared fitter and more eager to win and remove themselves from the foot of the division.   more...

Corsham 15, Oldfield ld Boys 47

FOR three quarters of Saturday's game at Corsham, Oldfield looked anything but Southern Counties South leaders as they stuttered and stumbled their way to victory.   more...

Marlborough 30, Albourne Dabchicks 10

AFTER a recent run of bad results, Marlborough started their revival with a sound home victory. They welcomed several players back from injury including skipper Mark Adams, and the difference was plain to see.   more...

Oliver taught a big lesson on her England test debut

FORMER Chippenham Ladies' rugby starlet Kim Oliver played in her first test match for England against New Zealand's Black Ferns on Saturday.   more...

Coach Dunford building on positives for Avon

YOUTH RUGBY: CHIPPENHAM U13s played Clifton at Allington Field on Saturday in their first home friendly of the season.   more...

County cup triumph for below par Chippenham

DEPLETED Chippenham U15s were not at their best despite crushing neighbours Corsham 38-0. Missing key players, Liam Baker, Sam Wells, Luke Staple-Preston, Luke Flower, Oliver Harris, they did not maintain the high standard set at the club.   more...

Mini success for mighty Minety

IN a mini tri-tournament, hosts Minety U7s beat Fairford 8-4 with the scorers for Minety being Tom McAllister (2), Oliver Howitt (2), Edward Carter (3) and Alexander Carruthers.   more...

Cooper-Avon Tyres 0, Dorset 22

MARK Simmons blames CATs' low league position on unforced errors after his side were well beaten by Dorset on Saturday.   more...

Frome Colts 7, Melksham & Devizes Colts 12

In their worst league performance of the season the Combined team mustered an unconvincing win away at Frome.   more...

Corsham knocked off perch

ALDBOURNE are the new leaders of the Wiltshire Premier Division following their 3-0 win over bottom club Purton Reserves ­ all three goals coming from their top marksman Gary Ashford.   more...

Marine all out to make it six

Supermarine will be looking to bounce back from the disappointment of last week's defeat at Minety to record their sixth Dorest & Wilts 1 North win of the season and retain top spot when they host Bradford on Avon on Saturday.   more...

Front runners Dorchester will be tough task

Wootton Bassett 1st are in Southern Counties South league action again tomorrow when they play host to high flyers Dorchester.   more...

Twin Counties in bid to avoid a referee crisis

With just 65 active rugby referees to cover 58 clubs in an area 110 miles from North to South by 60 miles wide, Dorset & Wilts Referee Society needs more members.   more...

Sport

Iffy decision

Peter JacksonPETER Jackson hopes his old pal's entry into management will help him appreciate just how painful a decision it was to dash Iffy Onuora's last chance of glory before the Town boss hung up his boots.   more...

  
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