Stories for 17 November 2005

Football

Corsham Town 3, Wootton Bassett 0

HOLDERS Corsham Town marched on in the Wiltshire Senior Cup after an emphatic 3-0 home victory over Wootton Bassett Town on Saturday.   more...

Biddestone 2, Highworth Town 1

BIDDESTONE boss Graham Learmonth praised the attitude of both teams after seeing his side shock current Hellenic champions Highworth Town in the Wiltshire Senior Cup.   more...

Bristol Manor Farm 4, Devizes Town 0

NATHAN Sheridan's headache went from bad to worse on Saturday as Devizes were soundly beaten by Bristol Manor Farm   more...

Trowbridge Town 1, Calne Town 3

CALNE Town came back from a goal down to progress to the quarter-finals of the Wiltshire Senior Cup with a 3-1 win at Trowbridge Town.   more...

Minehead 0, Biddestone 3

MANAGER Graham Learmonth said he is targeting a cup run after his side's second victory in three days.   more...

Malmesbury Victoria 2, Shrewton United 3

TWO late goals by Shrewton United gave the visitors a 3-2 victory over Malmesbury Victoria on Saturday in the Wiltshire Senior Cup.   more...

Bromham 1, Melksham Town 6

MELKSHAM Town Manager Kelvin Highmore was delighted with his team's performance after they smashed six past Bromham in a potential banana skin tie.   more...

Pewsey Vale 1, Bermeton Heath Harriers 3

PEWSEY Vale manager Dave Turner said he had no complaints after his side crashed out of the Wiltshire Senior Cup with a home defeat to last year's runners-up Bemerton Heath Harlequins.   more...

Second half super show secures third cup scalp

CHIPPENHAM SUNDAY LEAGUE: FOURTH Division Cooper Avon produced their third giant killing act of the season to book a place in the last 16 of the presstoprint-sponsored Eric Hughes Memorial Knockout Cup.   more...

Aldbourne knocked off their perch by rivals

WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: TROWBRIDGE Youth knocked Aldbourne off the top of the Wiltshire League Premier Division table after clinching a 2-1 away victory.   more...

News

School continues to thrive

I WAS surprised to see our name on a list of schools that might have to merge because of falling numbers on roll.   more...

Devizes cannot not sustain large national retailers

WELCOME to Devizes. It is not the biggest town in the county, nor the most historic, but it has so far resisted the kind of town centre redevelopment that has robbed many similar market towns of their charm.   more...

Thieves injure shop worker

GAZETTE & HERALD: Two thieves made off with CDs from Sainsbury's superstore ­ running over the foot of a member of Sainsbury's staff as they made their getaway.   more...

Town needs stores

WITH reference to Judy Coom last week saying everyone was against the redevelopment of the Central Car Park site being used for shops ­ would she be more interested to see more unwanted houses?   more...

Support school plan

RETURNING to teaching in my home town of Marlborough after many years of working away, I am amazed to find the plans for the new St John's school in jeopardy.   more...

Man stole his granddad's war medals

GAZETTE & HERALD: HOMELESS Richard Hunt stole his grandfather's Second World War medals and led police on a wild and dangerous car chase, a court heard yesterday.   more...

Danger of GM food

I WRITE to thank Stephen Eades (Gazette November 10) for alerting us to the continuing risks of us having no choice than to accept genetically modified products in the food chain.   more...

Consultation trap

DEVIZES is a largely unspoilt pleasant market town with nice people to go with it. It's important that with any future development it retains its character.   more...

Alert on chimneys

IT was sad to read last week that we have lost yet another old building to fire. What is sadder is the fire brigade tell us most fires are caused by chimney fires. Old chimneys burn out and leak, thus spreading the risk of fire within the building.   more...

Hospital care good

HAVING recently had two hip replacement operations at the Brunel Treatment Centre at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon, I would like to express my thanks to Mr Brooks, my surgeon, the medical and nursing teams of the Aldbourne Ward and all the after-care staff.   more...

Bench doubts on licensing changes

GAZETTE & HERALD: MAGISTRATES in Chippenham have expressed their sadness at the final licensing hearings in a north Wiltshire court and also their reservations about the new law.   more...

Success for Guides

ON October 22 a dance was held at the Conservative Club to raise funds for Devizes District Guiding building fund. I would like to thank, through the Gazette and Herald, Guiders Linda Neate and Ruth Aiston of 4th Devizes Guides for organising such a successful event.   more...

Treat for crime victims

GAZETTE & HERALD: After visiting Springboard, Camilla will travel to the police station on Wood Lane, Chippenham to hear the latest news from the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust.   more...

Pupils in anti bullying launch

GAZETTE & HERALD: PUPILS at Hardenhuish School, Chippenham, are to give drama presentations on victimisation, diversity and the youth justice system at the launch of an anti-bullying website next week.   more...

Plant sale raises cash for hospice

GAZETTE & HERALD: A giant charity plant sale at West Kington Nurseries raised over £1,000 for Babe's Big Appeal to build a children's hospice in the South West.   more...

Mechanic's job caused his death

GAZETTE & HERALD: Mechanic Stanley Hyde died from lung cancer, probably caused by inhaling asbestos dust while working for the Army and as a heavy goods vehicle fitter, an inquest has decided.   more...

Popular craft fair called off

GAZETTE & HERALD: A POPULAR craft fair due to be held at the Castle Combe Circuit this weekend has been cancelled after the organiser, Freespirit, went into liquidation.   more...

Saddlers' shop forms heritage

GAZETTE & HERALD: The relics of a century-long High Street saddlery business, including tools, horse harness, bits, reins and boots, have been donated to Chippenham Heritage Centre.   more...

Walk on the wet side

FURTHER to Mr Ford's letter re lack of maintenance to roads and kerbside drains.   more...

Running for a cause

I WOULD like to urge any Wiltshire Gazette and Herald readers lucky enough to get a place in next year's Flora London Marathon to consider running it for Marie Curie Cancer Care.   more...

Thanks for support

HAVING given 16 years loyal service to Malmesbury Town Council, and its community, nine of them as the Deputy Town Clerk, sadly, I found it necessary to resign on August 31 this year.   more...

Slow police response

IS the experience of Mr and Mrs Thomas one to bear in mind the next time any of us witnesses an act of vandalism, burglary, mugging, anti-social behaviour or other crime against property?   more...

What hope a job in the saturated graduate market?

EDUCATION, education, education. Strong words. But what do they really mean?   more...

Council could find meal cash

I REFER to the headline of November 10, "Would you spare 2p to give a child a hot meal" and the absurd proposal by Coun Barry Thompson to raise additional council tax to pay for school dinners.   more...

Apologies for the seating mix-up

Would you please print my apologies to Swindon Borough Council, with regards to my letter of October 21.   more...

Hospital is thanks to Labour

I WRITE reference those readers who have responded to my letter of October 4 in relation to the additional 188 beds provided at the Great Western Hospital since its opening.   more...

Councillor has no civic pride

COUN Barrie Thompson re-affirmed his support for a university in Swindon for the good of Swindon.   more...

A blackberry not so sweet

MY granddaughter asked me if I had ever suffered from "Blackberry Thumb."   more...

Dad left bitter

I write in connection with your article published in Thursday's edition of the Swindon Advertiser entitled `Dad left penniless' and would just like to state that there are two sides to every story.   more...

School parents vow to fight on

Picture Ref: 100249DEFIANT parents have vowed to carry on fighting for their West Swindon primary school.   more...

Ready for adventure

Picture Ref: 100240-27UNDER the watchful eye of several heroes whose portraits adorn the officers' mess, Lee Fry clasps a bible with his right hand and reads the pledge of allegiance.   more...

Cancer event's toast of town

Former toastmaster champion Kenny EssexKENNY Essex, the former president of the Institute of Toastmasters, has pledged his support to the Swindon Cancer Appeal.   more...

Icing on the cake!

THE country's first wedding on ice could be held in Swindon by next summer after the Link Centre was granted a marriage licence.   more...

Lecturers stage fair pay protest

Picture Ref: 100243-40COLLEGE lecturers are demanding a better deal over pay.   more...

Profiles of world.com

Adam Beasant has companies interestedA TEENAGER who launched a website with the hope of becoming the next DotCom millionaire is now offering a global reuniting service for friends and families.   more...

Woman sold into life of prostitution, court told

A 21-year-old woman has told a jury she was `sold for £3,500' after being tricked into coming to England and a life of prostitution.   more...

M4 tunnel plans under spotlight again

PLANS to build a tunnel under the M4 will be discussed at a public meeting tonight.   more...

Clampers impose £669 bill on runner

OLYMPIC medal winner Katharine Merry was left stunned after having to fork out nearly £700 to retrieve her car after watching Swindon Town play.   more...

Dance night raises £6,000 for hospice

THE Prospect Hospice, in Wroughton, is £6,000 richer following a successful dance night.   more...

Pupils' bumper crop

Neva Jones, seven, with some of the marrows grown at Covingham Park Infant SchoolTHEY say to grow big and strong, plants need lots of tender loving care.   more...

School building set to rise

BLUESTONE construction company is predicting a significant rise in the demand for new education buildings in Swindon.   more...

Town limbers up for the corporate games

PREPARATIONS are going well for a major national event in Swindon.   more...

New central library goes back on shelf

PLANS for Swindon's new central library have been put on ice.   more...

Homes to get guide to health services

AN ESSENTIAL guide to local health services will start dropping through Swindon and Shrivenham letterboxes this week.   more...

Father's tribute to beautiful daughter

Julie Butcher pictured with her husband, Richard, a lorry driver and her youngest child, daughter Shana, now threeTHE distraught father of murdered Chiseldon mother Julie Butcher paid tribute to her yesterday as a beautiful young woman who was devoted to her children.   more...

Crash leads to delays

DRIVERS faced long delays after one lane of the A419 was closed leading up to the evening rush hour.   more...

Crowds remember the final sacrifice

EACH year the number of war veterans attending the Remembrance parade in Marlborough dwindles. There are no First World War veterans left and the number of Second World War soldiers, sailors and airmen gets smaller each year.   more...

Harry Potter stars to turn on lights

HARRY Potter stars will be switching on Swindon's Christmas lights today.   more...

Booze laws support

NORTH Swindon MP Michael Wills insists new licen-sing laws will make Swindon a better place.   more...

Festive fun for kids as the lights go on

LECHLADE'S Christmas lights switch-on will take place on Friday, December 2.   more...

Movie magic is coming to town

SWINDON'S third annual film festival gets underway tonight with two free film screenings.   more...

Winter travel chaos warning

THOUSANDS of holidaymakers could face an expensive headache this winter if they forget to apply for the new European Health Insurance card.   more...

Split site holds school back says Ofsted report

SCHOOL inspectors failed to give St John's at Marlborough the highest marks because of its disadvantage of being on a split site.   more...

Town comes to halt in tribute

THE town centre in Marlborough came to a standstill on Friday for the two minute silence at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month to remember those who gave their lives in the two world wars.   more...

College director's suspension shock

MYSTERY surrounds the suspension of Sue Delaney, principal of Urchfont Manor residential college near Devizes.   more...

Expert fears dementia unit is under threat

THE nationally acclaimed dementia unit at Savernake Hospital is under threat because of spending cuts. This week Dr Simon Manchip, consultant in old age psychiatry, spoke of the fears of the team that runs the Farmer Unit.   more...

Veteran left stranded

Mean thieves took Roy Day's motorised scooter 17880/7HEARTLESS thieves have stolen a D-Day veteran's £1,899 motorised scooter. Disabled Roy Day, 82, went to use his scooter, which he keeps outside his flat in a communal hall, on Monday morning, but it was not there.   more...

School children cooking up an extra treat

Cookery club members are, from left, Bethany Powell, Kaitlin Donkin, Josh Thorn, Joshua Hatton-Pocklington, Luke Moore and Chantelle Bensi (17867/7)BUDDING Jamie Olivers are loving a new after-school cookery club. The club started last week at Nursteed Community Primary School under the tutelege of school chef Viv Billings.   more...

Chief to investigate the delay on suicide threat

WILTSHIRE coroner David Masters is to contact Wiltshire's Chief Constable about the hour's delay in breaking into the Devizes home of a man who had threatened to commit suicide.   more...

Young and old pay tribute to the fallen

Wiltshire Fire Brigade officers in the parade 17837/31FOR only the second time in the 13 years he has been MP for Devizes, Michael Ancram was absent from the Remembrance ceremony in the town on Sunday.   more...

Town gets ready for its lights fantastic

FOLLOWING the huge success of last year's Devizes Christmas Festival, Father Christmas will once again switch on the town's festive illuminations at the end of a lantern-lit procession next Friday.   more...

Future of single site school now in doubt

SHOCK waves were sent around Marlborough yesterday with the news that the £22 million single site plan for St John's School could be scuppered.   more...

Lions get ready for Xmas rush

MEMBERS of the Devizes Lions Club are girding themselves for a busy time in the lead-up to Christmas.   more...

Town named best in west

Marlborough has been named the best market town in the South West, beating off competition from Sherborne in Dorset and Tavistock in Devon.   more...

Inspector rules on mobile home

A GOVERNMENT planning inspector will decide if Bromham farmer Lance Beale can keep his mobile home.   more...

Homeless man jailed

A HOMELESS man from Devizes has been sent to prison for two months after a court heard he had failed to turn up to any appointments in connection with community punishment.   more...

All students' computers stolen in centre burglary

SEVEN laptop computers valued at £7,745 have been stolen from the London Road Youth Centre in Devizes.   more...

Asbestos work led to death

WORKING with asbestos when he repaired farm buildings led to Peter Compton getting mesothelioma, a type of cancer.   more...

Knife man's drunken rampage in town centre

A LABOURER who brandished a knife during a drunken rampage through Devizes has been told he could face a jail sentence.   more...

OAP tricked in sheltered flat

AN 84-year-old woman has been left traumatised by a trickster who stole £50 from her.   more...

Woman, 91, dies of heart failure

FORMER Devizes telephone exchange supervisor Kathleen Wells, 91, died of heart failure after complaining of the heat, an inquest in Devizes was told.   more...

Coroner calls for an inquiry into drug death

HOW a prescribed drug being taken by a 58-year-old woman, formerly a patient at Green Lane Hospital in Devizes, reached a fatal level was a mystery, an inquest heard.   more...

Water company wants to remove hedges for sewer replacement

WESSEX Water has applied for 15 separate approvals to remove hedges in the Poulshot and Potterne areas, near Devizes, to allow it to replace a length of sewer piping.   more...

Primary school is praised in Ofsted

OFSTED inspectors have praised Seend Primary School and said it is a good school. The inspectors visited the 110 pupil school in September, just three weeks after the new headteacher Steven Bennett took up his post.   more...

Find `treasure trove'

A HOARD of 73 Roman coins dating back 1,800 years has been declared a treasure trove by an inquest in Devizes.   more...

Business carries on despite bankruptcy

DIANA Ingram, who was convicted with her husband of cheating on TV's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, can continue her jewellery business despite filing for bankruptcy.   more...

Let there be light and a whole host of angels

Catherine's smile says it all as she proudly shows off her lantern made in one of the town's festive workshops. Townspeople and schools have taken part 17857/4GAZETTE & HERALD: CALNE is once again preparing to light up the town for this year's Christmas celebrations andlantern workshops have been proving popular.   more...

Guest house expansion thrown out by planners

GAZETTE & HERALD: PLANS to build a guest home on land at Quemerford House in Calne have been refused at a stormy meeting.   more...

Porky is stolen from his owner

GAZETTE & HERALD: THIEVES have stolen a family's cherished stone pig from outside their home.   more...

Council axes plan to demolish garages

GAZETTE & HERALD: CALNE Town Council has opposed plans by Westlea Housing Association to demolish 14 garages on Page Close and build two houses.   more...

Stately home wins the go-ahead for housing

GAZETTE & HERALD: LORD Lansdowne has been given the green light to start the huge housing development in Derry Hill that will help fund a hotel on the Bowood Estate.   more...

Pianist leads concert series

GAZETTE & HERALD: THE eighth season of the popular Marden House Concerts opened last Sunday.   more...

Woman allegedly dragged by hair

GAZETTE & HERALD: AN Army corporal today denied dragging a female soldier by the hair 25 metres along the ground. Lee Necrews told an Employment Tribunal that he did nothing more than prevent Cpl Leah Mates taking part in a water fight.   more...

Poppy cash thief foiled by flower shop workers

GAZETTE & HERALD: BRAVE flower shop workers Maria Squires and Tracy Grace foiled a man with a knife who attempted to steal the Royal British Legion's poppy collection box from their store.   more...

Sister found body of murder victim

More than 20 bunches of flowers and cards outside the home of Julie ButcherTHE sister of a murdered mum of three has told of her horror at being the first person to discover her body following a grim phone call.   more...

Couple admit to running brothel

A MADAM and her partner have admitted making money from prostitution at their Swindon brothel.   more...

Look at me now

Harry Ward after his operation to straighten his legs Picture Ref: 100248-9A SPORTS mad youngster who was sidelined for months after gruelling surgery to correct his bent legs has made a complete recovery.   more...

GPs are sick of time-wasters

GP Peter CrouchTIME-WASTERS are being urged to stop clogging-up the GP system, after a North Swindon doctor revealed one in five people are failing to turn up for appointments at his surgery.   more...

Man flees after trip to the loo

IT may not top the list of some of the world's greatest escapes, but it certainly left court officials with red faces.   more...

The top dogs take a bow

Milly the boxer, 2005 Pet Idol as voted for by Swindon Advertiser readersFIVE-MONTH-OLD Milly the boxer has stolen the hearts of Swindon Advertiser readers after being voted our 2005 Pet Idol.   more...

Motorist over the limit is banned

A BYSTANDER grabbed the keys from a drink-driver who was trying to flee after crashing his car, a court heard.   more...

Woman claimed cash not entitled to

BENEFITS cheat Annette Tinworth has escaped jail after pocketing thousands of pounds of state cash she wasn't entitled to.   more...

Fire team shares its expertise

FIRE experts from round the world are beating a path to a Swindon fire station.   more...

Councillors turn down chance of more cash

KENNET councillors have voted not to accept additional expenses for serving on one of the council's five licensing panels after it emerged their workload is a lot lower than was at first feared.   more...

Teenager fighting for life after crash

Police officers at Rowden Hill after the accident on Friday night (17824/4)GAZETTE & HERALD: BUBBLY teenager Donna Berkley is in a critical condition after being hit by a car on a pelican crossing just minutes away from her Chippenham home.   more...

Police set to join with neighbouring forces

WILTSHIRE Police's days as a stand alone force look numbered as the Home Office has stated it favours large scale merger of police forces in the South West.   more...

Decision on hospitals' future still not known

THE long awaited proposals to shape future health services in Kennet, North and West Wiltshire will not be specific.   more...

Free night in cell

WILTSHIRE police humour has been turned to good use as a reminder to drinkers to curb their intake. Posters apparently advertising a des res in the best estate agent's terminology have gone up in pubs and restaurants across Kennet.   more...

No harm done to Russian birds

THE group endeavouring to reintroduce the Great Bustard on Salisbury Plain has shrugged off claims from its former scientific adviser that its activities are harming the bird's population in Russia.   more...

Pass a parcel of happiness

The festive season is approaching fast, and families across Wiltshire will be getting together for a mighty Christmas meal and indulging their children with lots of lovely presents.   more...

Firefighters scrub up some cash for charity

Firefighters get to work on another car to raise money for the brigade's benevolent fund. From left , new recruit Matt Jay , Sub Officer Mark Griffin, leading firefighter Andy Ody and Malcolm Dixs. Behind the wheel are Robbie Hall and Lou Jay. (17826/3DV)WOOTTON Bassett's fire crew turned their hoses from fires to cars last weekend as they scrubbed and rubbed for charity.   more...

Council does a U-turn on car parking charges

Wootton Bassett has received an early Christmas present after North Wiltshire District Council backed down on parking charges after running into a storm of opposition.   more...

Petition protests about funeral parlour Santa

The festive season in Wootton Bassett has got off to a shaky start with news that shoppers have been signing a petition against Santa's Grotto appearing in the town's funeral directors.   more...

Hats off to Margaret

Margaret Clarke with some of her hats for Romania (17847/4)Great-grandmother Margaret Clarke, who turns 90 next year, has needled her way to knitting no less than 300 woolly hats in aid of needy children in Romania.   more...

Town's `hidden' lake is to get a £75,000 facelift

AFTER almost 30 years in the shadows Jubilee Lake is set to become the jewel in Wootton Bassett's crown with a £75,000 facelift starting next year.   more...

Fury after flood alert is ignored

RESIDENTS have spoken of their dismay after outline planning permission for residential development at Westbury Park was granted despite fears of flooding.   more...

Delivery to disabled at risk after store's refit

BUDGENS staff fear that dozens of disabled customers in Wootton Bassett will miss out after Sainsbury's takes over their store.   more...

Car thief foiled in pub car park

A car was left missing a handle after a foiled thief ripped it off after being disturbed. The attempted break in on the silver Volkswagen Passat estate happened in the car park of the Sally Pussey Inn, on Swindon Road, Wootton Bassett.   more...

Bakery buys a second shop after 134 years

Richard Marshall, whose family have been running a bakery in Pewsey for 134 years, is buying a second business in Wootton Bassett (17816/04)BAKER Robert Marshall, one of four generations of his family to run a bakery in Pewsey, is opening another shop.   more...

Awards seek engineer firms

MORE engineering firms are wanted for the Wiltshire Business of the Year awards.   more...

Robin's 20 years keeping brewery working

ARKELL'S Brewery's very own Mr Fix-it is celebrating 20 years with the brewery tomorrow.   more...

Push for vouchers

SWINDON-based Nationwide building society is pushing the government to encourage parents to use their Child Trust Fund vouchers.   more...

Widow lay dead in home for days

A MALMESBURY widow is believed to have lain dead in her home for several daysdays before being found.   more...

Charity cyclist sheds and raises pounds

Charles Powiesnik raised £6,000 cycling through South Africa for Macmillan in his father-in-law's memory. His six months' training was the first time he had been on a bike for years (17822/4DV)CHARITY cyclist Charles Powiesnik shed two inches from his waistline and raised £6,000 for Macmillan Cancer Relief when he cycled in his father-in-law's memory.   more...

Town pays tribute to all who died in battle

Mace bearers parade past the Market Cross in Malmesbury town centre to mark Remembrance Day before a service at the abbey (17851/01)More than 500 people gathered in Malmesbury Abbey to remember the town's war heroes last Sunday afternoon.   more...

Internet glasses company tycoon wins a top award

ENTERPRISING young tycoon James Murray Wells, who heads Malmesbury company Glasses Direct, has won a prestigious business award from the Daily Mail.   more...

Council is forced into U-turn on parking fees

TRADERS and shoppers have welcomed a district council U-turn over the car parking charges in the town's Station Yard Car Park.   more...

Pensioner died after two falls

PENSIONER Greta Roberts died after falling on two successive days. The 81-year-old lived alone in Brooklands, Brinkworth, and had her first fall on June 12.   more...

Lanterns light the way

MUM Esther Hamill is organising her 14th lantern walk in Malmesbury on Saturday. Mrs Hamill, of Park Road, brought the lantern tradition from her native Germany as a way of involving her children, Hannah, now 14, Jonas, 12, and Dillon, eight.   more...

Fears of service cuts if sorting office moves

Postmen in Malmesbury fear plans to close the town's sorting office could lead to job losses and a poorer service.   more...

Farmer denies claims on stone

The Malmesbury farmer who moved a stone from a field he rents has disputed claims that the stone is historically important.   more...

Campaign has £100,000 target

BRINKWORTH villagers are confident they can raise £100,000 for essential alteration work to the village hall.   more...

Scheme for 168 homes on hold over boundary

A PLANNERS' debate on a controversial scheme for 168 houses in Malmesbury has been put on hold until key planning issues about the development are ironed out.   more...

Pupils help send out boxes of joy

STUDENTS at Malmesbury School have been filling up shoeboxes with gifts to help children who would otherwise have no Christmas present at all.   more...

Bakery buys a second shop after 134 years

Richard Marshall, whose family have been running a bakery in Pewsey for 134 years, is buying a second business in Wootton Bassett (17816/04)BAKER Robert Marshall, one of four generations of his family to run a bakery in Pewsey, is opening another shop.   more...

Olympians' healthier approach to school life

Pewsey Primary School pupils took up the theme of healthy living and were encouraged to become Olympians of the future at a week-long session 17803/1CHILDREN at Pewsey Primary School have been encouraged to become Olympians of the future as part of a health week at the school.   more...

Bakery buys a second shop after 134 years

Richard Marshall, whose family have been running a bakery in Pewsey for 134 years, is buying a second business in Wootton Bassett (17816/04)BAKER Robert Marshall, one of four generations of his family to run a bakery in Pewsey, is opening another shop.   more...

Playmates practising curtsies for Camilla

Hatti Sims, Beth Picter, Nina Moyes and Lauren Booth who will greet the Duchess of Cornwall when she arrives at Springboard next week (17820/1)FOUR Springboard mums were beaming with pride this week as their angelic daughters practised their best curtsies before next week's royal visit.   more...

Church packed as all ages remember

TOWNSFOLK in Chippenham, Calne and Corsham took part in services and other acts of remembrance.   more...

Police appeal over pub raids

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after raids on pubs in Oare and Pewsey. Thieves took about £2,000 cash from the Royal Oak in North Street in Pewsey and about £500 from the White Hart in Oare between 2pm and 8pm on November 2.   more...

Finding the family

MUM Linda Keepence is looking for help with her research into the history of her late husband's family.   more...

Dad in RE lessons row admits he's in the BNP

Michael with his sons Tristian and Leigh, wife Sue and dog TammyGAZETTE & HERALD: CHRISTIAN dad Michael Simkins, who is embroiled in a row with his son's school over the way that Islam is taught in RE lessons, has admitted he is a member of the British National Party.   more...

Praise for nursery staff after inspection

Snapdragons nursery staff Laura Coppin, left, Jessica Bigwood and Zoe Wetherell with some of their young charges (17812/1)GAZETTE & HERALD: NURSERY boss Claire Burgess has been praised for her leadership skills and billed a role model to her staff.   more...

Council is forced into U-turn on parking fees

GAZETTE & HERALD: COUNCILLORS have backed down in the row over car parking charges in Corsham in the face of fierce opposition in the town.   more...

105 but young at heart

Mrs Millie Andrews enjoys her 105th birthday 17853/1GAZETTE & HERALD: MILLIE Andrews has celebrated the grand old age of 105. Friends and family visited her at Hungerford House, Corsham, where she lives, for a birthday party and cake on her special day on Monday.   more...

Anger at move of betting shop

GAZETTE & HERALD: CORSHAM shop owners bet people would be fuming when Ladbrokes finally opened its doors. And they are.   more...

Easter start for town's £1 million art revamp

GAZETTE & HERALD: A £1 MILLION pound makeover of Corsham's Pound Arts Centre will get under way shortly after Easter.   more...

Offenders work at beauty spot

GAZETTE & HERALD: CRIMINALS will work to prettify a 1.5-hectare nature area so it attracts new species of plant and wildlife under plans agreed this week.   more...

Teenager fighting for life after crash

Police officers at Rowden Hill after the accident on Friday night (17824/4)GAZETTE & HERALD: BUBBLY teenager Donna Berkley is in a critical condition after being hit by a car on a pelican crossing just minutes away from her Chippenham home.   more...

School bullies drive 12-year-old to attempt suicide

GAZETTE & HERALD: DEPRESSED schoolgirl Holly Chapman tried to kill herself after bullies warned they would kill her the next day.   more...

Schools work together to ease parking chaos

Sue Smith, head of St Peter's Primary School, Chippenham and Avis Ball, head of Frogwell School, Chippenham want to reduce the parking chaos 17882/4GAZETTE & HERALD: Headteachers Sue Smith and Avis Ball have assured nearby residents they are doing everything possible to curb the growing parking chaos at Chippenham's Frogwell School.   more...

Guides in charity stunt thrown out of centre

Girl Guides dressed as their favourite characters from books pose with their buckets (17833/09)GAZETTE & HERALD: Security guards at the Emery Gate shopping centre kicked out a pack of Girl Guides on Saturday afternoon ­ for taking photos without permission as part of a charity project.   more...

Playmates practising curtsies for Camilla

Hatti Sims, Beth Picter, Nina Moyes and Lauren Booth who will greet the Duchess of Cornwall when she arrives at Springboard next week (17820/1)GAZETTE & HERALD: FOUR Springboard mums were beaming with pride this week as their angelic daughters practised their best curtsies before next week's royal visit.   more...

Chairman snubbed cash offer

GAZETTE & HERALD: CHIPPENHAM Town chairman Sandie Webb turned down a chance to share the £16,000 prize money before the club's FA Cup First Round replay at Worcester City on Monday night.   more...

Cousin of car crash victim held in custody

GAZETTE & HERALD: A COUSIN of Nicky Gough was remanded in custody on Friday following his involvement in an attack on the parents of Martin Rowley, the motorist fined for dangerous driving following the deaths of Mr Gough and fiancée Colette Holbrook.   more...

New spin on Christmas

GAZETTE & HERALD: CHIPPENHAM'S annual Christmas Lights Switch-On promises to be a magical evening of fun and entertainment to kick off the festive season with a bang.   more...

Family's relief as Hoover the dog returns

Hoover back with his familyGAZETTE & HERALD: FIVE days after their adored dog Hoover went missing during bonfire night celebrations, Malcolm and Maureen Gingell gave up hope of ever seeing him again.   more...

Family air concerns over police inquiries

GAZETTE & HERALD: THE family of Gwyneth Blake expressed concern at the way they were treated by police after hospital staff called them in following her death.   more...

Rugby

Chippenham 13, Clifton 24

CHIPPENHAM went into this game having won three on the bounce, but title challengers Clifton proved too strong and put the brakes on the winning streak.   more...

Minety 2nd 20, Trowbridge 3rd 15

MINETY 2nd staged a second-half comeback for the second week running to beat Trowbridge 3rd 20-15 in Dorset & Wilts Three North.   more...

Beaconsfield 15, Swindon 19

SWINDON laid their Beaconsfield bogey with a 19-15 Southern Counties North triumph that kept them in touch with leaders Redingensians.   more...

Clifton Nomads 0, Chippenham 2nd 52

CHOICE words by manager Dave Williams and skipper Stu King at half time fired Chippenham to their tenth straight victory.   more...

Hungerford 10, Chippenham 3rd 27

FOLLOWING their recent win over Devizes 2nd XV, Chippenham's third team continued their excellent league form with a fine win at high-flyers Hungerford.   more...

Corchester 7, Devizes 11

DEVIZES put themselves firmly in the promotion pack after this excellent victory at Dorchester.   more...

Swindon 2nd 8, Supermarine 24

SUPERMARINE inflicted a double blow on their nearest title challengers as they defeated Swindon 2nd 24-8 at South Marston.   more...

Sport

Heat is on for Town

IFFY Onoura will today decide whether to stick with young goalkeeper Matt Bulman or move into the emergency loan market for a fresh custodian.   more...

Salisbury Football

City win Malta Cup

THREE first half goals ensured Salisbury City's first foray into Europe ended in triumph.  more...

City win Malta Cup

City win Malta Cup by Mike Turner  more...

Cheshunt in the spotlight - Saturday's opponents

SATURDAY'S opponents Cheshunt are currently in the wrong half of the table - although with four wins and four draws from their opening 16 Southern League Premier Division games, The Ambers are a few points clear of the relegation zone.  more...

Haddow at the double, but England still lose

SALISBURY City's Alex Haddow scored two second half goals for England yesterday (Wednesday)in their second Futsal friendly in Lithuania, but it wasn't enough to stop the hosts winning 4-3.  more...

Funeral of Douglas Gillard

Statement from Southern League secretary Dennis Strudwick follows concerning details of the funeral of Southern League chairman Douglas Gillard, who died on Saturday.  more...

City Caption Competition (1)

THE first of our caption competitions is launched today with a photograph taken during the club's recent trip to Malta.  more...

Holmes impressed by club's under 16s

FIRST team boss Nick Holmes was full of praise for the club's under 16s who he watched in action against Reading Academy last night.  more...

Reserves game postponed

SALISBURY City Reserves' Capital League match at home to Dulwich Hamlet on Saturday has been postponed due to their opponents being unable to raise a team.  more...

  
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