Stories for 11 March 2005

Bradford On Avon News

Residents unite in opinion on homes

16709A SURVEY has revealed 98 per cent of people are against a new housing development built in the heart of a west Wiltshire town.   more...

Three options for Kingston Mill

AN ARTS centre, museum or interactive visitor centre are among the proposals for a building at the heart of the planned Kingston Mill development.   more...

Students get to the art of the matter

16685BUDDING artists from across west and north Wiltshire were rewarded for their creative skills as part of a Government run arts scheme.   more...

First tsunami gig hits all right notes

MORE than 200 people turned out for the first of three major concerts aimed at raising funds for victims of the Asian tsunami.   more...

All that jazz at Riverside

A JAZZ venture is set to bring with it a taste of New Orleans when it kicks off in a west Wiltshire town later this month.   more...

Cash for kids

A TRUST fund set up through legacies left by two Wiltshire benefactors is ready to start allocating this year's round of grants.   more...

Business News

Recycling laws get added byte

UP to 100,000 businesses could be affected by new rules on electrical and electronic equipment.   more...

Interest rise delay

THE decision to keep interest rates at 4.75 per cent has provoked a mixed response.   more...

Nursing nurserys

Emma Gardner,has joined Oxford, Swindon & Gloucester Co-op as national sales manager to promote the company's new childcare voucher scheme.   more...

Surfing at Marriott

GUESTS at Swindon's Marriott Hotel, in Pipers Way, will be able to connect to the internet for free through a wireless connection next month.   more...

Man friday

NAME: Richard Austen ­ although I have been called other names from my colleagues at Cricklade Rugby Club.   more...

Couple's joint working life

16700A COUPLE from Westbury have taken their relationship into the business world by launching a town centre shop with a difference.   more...

Fringe benefits are hint of skills offered

IT was with a little trepidation that I ventured along to try out the skills of a hairdresser planning to open a new salon in Trowbridge.   more...

Trio join firm of solicitors

WEST Wiltshire law firm BLB Solicitors has appointed three new members of staff as it continues to expand.   more...

Chippenham News

Students put to the test in Lorca classic

CHIPPENHAM NEWS: TWO years of study will be put to the test on the stage for performing arts students at Wiltshire College Chippenham on Friday.   more...

Village is the real star of the shows

NATIONAL Trust village Lacock has enjoyed a starring role in a host of films and television series - and its life in the movies will be celebrated this month in a special exhibition.   more...

Missile attack `most likely cause' of crash

CHIPPENHAM NEWS: CRASH investigators have revealed the airmen from RAF Lyneham who died in Iraq were most likely the victims of a missile attack.   more...

Teen crashed car yards from court

CHIPPENHAM NEWS: HAPLESS teenager Nathan Chanter was arrested for drink driving after crashing his stepfather's car just yards from Chippenham magistrates court.   more...

Hands-on approach to school library

30252/3CHIPPENHAM NEWS: CHILDREN have given the thumbs up to a new library which uses fingerprint identification to loan out books.   more...

Go on, make my day

CHIPPENHAM NEWS: WAR games will be fought in a woodland battlefield if a former accountant hits the target with his business plans.   more...

Melksham News

Bedlam!

16716CRISIS has struck a west Wiltshire community hospital as 24 beds are facing the axe and doors are closed to new admissions.   more...

The Manor born

16711EXCITEMENT hung over a junior school playground as 500 pupils waited eagerly to hear their new school name.   more...

Getting tough on tax debt

A SICK window cleaner who cannot climb ladders has been told he will be jailed if he does not start repaying his council tax debts.   more...

Death charges

A UNIVERSITY student charged in connection with the deaths of Melksham couple Roy and Joan Clarke appeared before magistrates yesterday.   more...

Kieran fund hits target

THE fundraising drive in memory of meningitis victim Kieran Smith has reached its target of £25,000.   more...

Race charge man in court

A 26-YEAR-OLD man appeared in court on Thursday charged with a racially motivated offence.   more...

Sport Football

Headache for two bosses

STEVE White insists Chippenham Town's first priority is to secure a Southern League Premier Division play-off spot.   more...

Stratton trio to miss out

AFC Stratton, who came back to form with a 10-2 victory over Melksham last week, will be looking to build on that result when they visit Calne this weekend, writes RAY BURROUGHS.   more...

Fisher targets top three spot for Highworth

HIGHWORTH Town boss John Fisher still has designs on at least a top three placing in the Hellenic League Premier Division title race, writes DAVE EATON.   more...

Brawl pair set to face FA charges

THE two clubs at the centre of a mass brawl during a Chippenham & District Sunday League match last weekend have been given 14 days to answer improper conduct charges brought by the Wiltshire FA.   more...

Sport Rugby

Higgins to miss clash

BATH could be missing centre Andrew Higgins as they get back to Zurich Premiership action at home to Worcester tomorrow (2pm).   more...

Maycock blow

DORSET & Wilts Vase finallists Swindon turn their attention back to league matters tomorrow ­ and could move to within one win of the Berks, Bucks & Oxon Premier Division title.   more...

Swindon News

Dilemma of a floating voter

RUMOUR has it there's a General Election coming in May.   more...

Loco was fast but not the fastest

As both a Swindonian and railway enthusiast I would like to support your claim that City of Truro hauled the first train to reach 100mph, but sadly, it is simply untrue.   more...

So what is he doing?

LET us hope the interim chief executive who has "a safe pair of hands" and the acting director of social services Andrew Ireland can turn Swindon around from its zero rating.   more...

Not locals

MIKE Howsman, the chairman of Wiltshire British National Party claims that it has considerable support in Swindon (Adver March 9).   more...

Veterans call

The British Korean Veterans' Association is trying to contact former members of HM Armed Forces who served in Korea/Japan from 1950/1953, and also those servicemen and women who served in these two places at a later date with the Peace Keeping Force 1953/1957.   more...

Swanderful

AFTER reading the article titled Swanderful in the Advertiser, I felt I had to write and say thank you to the paper and to Tesco for the help they are giving the local Swan Sanctuary by their donation of lettuces.   more...

Prickly issue

A RECENT photograph on this page was not of thistles but teasels, the plant of the genus Dipsacus with large prickly seed heads.   more...

Jobs blow at Lyneham

RAF LYNEHAM is to lose 230 servicemen in cuts announced yesterday by the Ministry of Defence.   more...

Attempt to find a solution to hospital bed shortages

THE chief executive of the Health Advocacy Partnership says that more work was needed to prevent a repeat of this week's bed shortages at the Great Western Hospital.   more...

On the hop for Comic Relief

bounce to it Nationwide employees bounce for Red Nose Day as part of its fund-raising for Comic Relief. In support of Red Nose Day, for every Nationwide Comic Relief Credit Card opened between now and April 30, Nationwide will give £11.30 to the charity and 0.5 per cent of the value of purchases made with the card.   more...

Festival strikes the right notes

SWINDON Music Festival kicked off yesterday with listeners promised a plethora of   more...

New fire call centre site 'secret'

The Fire Brigades Union in Swindon has accused the Government of withholding information for political purposes.   more...

Elderly abuse tackled

THE problem of elder abuse is being highlighted in Swindon as part of a new campaign.   more...

Karl cleans up in hygiene contest

ST Bartholomew's Church of England School is teaching the cleanest pupil in Swindon.   more...

Treatment orders 'do not work'

ADDICTS in Swindon are slipping back into a "cycle of drugs and crime" because a flagship scheme to get them into treatment has flopped, MPs warned yesterday.   more...

Staff to face the drop for charity

STAFF at a Wootton Bassett hotel are swapping their room service trolleys for a steep adventure.   more...

Help kids on award schemes

VOLUNTEERS are needed to help run the Duke of Edinburgh's Award centre at Westbourne Youth Centre, in Westcott Street.   more...

Firms may be under threat

BLUNSDON may be rejoicing at the recent decision to build a bypass for the village but compulsory purchase orders for the land required could threaten a number of businesses.   more...

Actors are drilled for the show

FROM acting to marching ­ the Old Town Theatre Company can do it all.   more...

Air tattoo aims to sharpen act

ROYAL International Air Tattoos will get leaner with more `thrills and spills' according to show director Tim Prince.   more...

Denis is to be marathon man

DENIS Cummins is getting in training after being accepted to run in this year's London Marathon, on Sunday, April 17.   more...

Wedding can go ahead, Mary told

QUEEN Victoria impersonator, Mary Ratcliffe is mulling over whether to pursue her belief that the marriage of Charles and Camilla is wrong.   more...

Sex offender is back in court

A CONVICTED sex offender has admitted failing to notify police of a change of address.   more...

Abigail's funeral to be held today

THE funeral of 14-year-old Abigail Taylor-Silk who lost her battle to cancer will be held today.   more...

Young reporters kick off their careers in news

A NEW breed of newshounds has been put through their paces ­ with a little help from the Advertiser.   more...

Robber cyclist is hunted by police

POLICE are hunting a cyclist who attacked and robbed a walker on a footpath near Liden Lagoon.   more...

Hi-tech suite to open at surgery

A NEW suite dedicated to providing patients with access to the internet will be opened today.   more...

Trek through icy splendour to help

THE Royal National Institute For The Blind is looking for adventurous people in Swindon to join their Iceland Trek in September.   more...

Watch for wildlife

THE Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is urging people to track down wildlife where they live.   more...

Smoke kills cats

GIVING up smoking can save the life of the family pet.   more...

Health job line hits the million

NHS CAREERS, the specialised information service for anyone wanting to join the health service, has reached a major milestone in its sixth year of operation.   more...

Grants for crime fight

GRANTS are up for grabs for voluntary groups as part of Justice Month in April.   more...

Expansion of town placed in spotlight

THE debate about Swindon's future development raises important questions about planning according to a new report.   more...

Burglars take soccer memorabilia

A SIGNED David Beckham football shirt was among items stolen from a Fleet Street shop.   more...

Tournament to boost charities

SWINDON-based building society Nationwide is playing host to the ninth Swindon Scrabble Tournament on Sunday.   more...

Appeal for witnesses

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an attempted burglary in the Railway Village.   more...

Cross words at crossing

A PEDESTRIAN crossing in Old Town is causing a stir.   more...

Our roads are safer

ROADS in the Swindon area are low-risk safe routes, according to a survey by the AA.   more...

The big one for Shiva

This week Hindus celebrated Maha Shivarathri, a festival in praise of Lord Shiva. On this day, Hindus fast and stay awake all night taking part in prayers, meditation and poojas (ritual ceremonies).   more...

Father of two found dead in lagoon

A DISABLED man who died after his wheelchair plunged into Liden Lagoon was identified by police today as 57-year-old Clive Crook.   more...

BNP members clash at college

British National Party recruiters handing out leaflets to students during a college multicultural diversity event were abused by Asian youths, it is alleged.   more...

You are not on your own

WAR veteran Herbert Buckland thought there was nobody to turn to when he ended his life.   more...

Government has questions to answer

A VICTIM support group says the Government should take some responsibility for the death of the 84-year-old.   more...

Useful advice on protecting your home

SCUM was the word used to describe the burglars who targeted Herbert Buckland.   more...

Holy cow! She's so cl-heifer

A PROUD farmer was delighted when his cow gave birth to twins but was astonished when an udder one appeared.   more...

Headteacher in court on sex charges

A HEADTEACHER has pleaded not guilty to allegations of sex offences against five girls.   more...

Youth offending team's the best

ANYONE can be lead away from a life of crime according to Swindon's Youth Offending Team.   more...

Get real with your nappies

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Trowbridge News

Woman dies after car park plunge

A WOMAN plunged to her death from the top of a multi-storey car park on Friday. Rachael O'Connor, 34, fell from the top floor of the Castle Place car park in Trowbridge just before midday.   more...

Teens found `doped' in drugs den house

16616A MAN caught growing cannabis plants in his loft told police he had not done anything wrong under God's law.   more...

EU ruling that's so hard to swallow

16707PORK pies made in Trowbridge could become a thing of the past if European bureaucrats have their way.   more...

Plan No 2 is blow to protests

PROTESTORS fighting a plan for a multi-million pound business park they believe will increase flooding problems near their homes have hit another obstacle.   more...

Yet another Gap in relief road saga

A LONG-awaited decision on a relief road that has divided a village has been delayed yet again.   more...

Drink driver didn't even have licence

CONSTRUCTION worker Colin Rieling left court with a drink drive ban despite never having taken a driving test.   more...

Can you find a use for pet prizes?

30274A PAIR of budgie enthusiasts are looking for a worthy cause that can make use of up to 1,000 rosettes they have won in competitions over the years.   more...

Crufts contenders keep it in family

16704TOP dogs Ross and Frazer proved quality runs in the family when the talented pups both qualified for prestigious canine competition Crufts.   more...

Radio show comes live from college

A SCHOOL is expecting an energetic debate tonight as influential public figures open themselves up to audience questions.   more...

Nursery's I Can attitude

LITTLE chatterboxes have helped raise hundreds of pounds for children less able to communicate.   more...

Cover girl Sarah's charity help

A FRAMED picture of her own artwork was presented to a schoolgirl who helped raise funds for charity.   more...

Jobs go as falling sales hit bed firm

JOBS are to go at a troubled bed-making firm in a bid to turn the company around amid rising costs and falling sales.   more...

Anguish of race hate victim

A VICTIM of race hate crime has spoken of his experiences to raise awareness of problems faced by ethnic minorities.   more...

Barrister's fury over ASBO order

A BARRISTER launched a blistering attack on an anti-social behaviour order imposed by magistrates on Thursday.   more...

Drunk gets in flat spin

DRUNKEN Paul Sheppard smashed a shop door trying to get into a flat after forgetting he had moved further along the street.   more...

James is on the up

A POEM called The World Which Was Upside Down has led to a national award for a talented schoolboy.   more...

Red-y or not!

16702IMAGINATIVE fundraisers from west and north Wiltshire have dreamt up bizarre ways to help make cash for today's Comic Relief appeal.   more...

Crackdown gets tough on criminals

THE 15 most prolific and dangerous criminals in west Wiltshire will be targeted and monitored as part of a new crackdown on crime.   more...

Schools fight back against outbreak

SCHOOLS across west Wiltshire have been fighting back against an outbreak of mumps.   more...

Bedlam!

16716CRISIS has struck a west Wiltshire community hospital as 24 beds are facing the axe and doors are closed to new admissions.   more...

Regiment is saved

PEOPLE power saved an infantry regiment from proposed Army cuts, it was revealed this week.   more...

RUH in MRSA success claim

RATES of MRSA infections at the Royal United Hospital, Bath, have halved according to figures released this week.   more...

Sales on the up for WT

SALES of the Wiltshire Times & Chippenham News have risen again, at a time when our rivals are floundering.   more...

Illegal drinkers targeted

UNDERAGE drinking and anti-social behaviour are the main targets for the latest Pubwatch scheme to set up in west Wiltshire.   more...

Lords of the ring!

EMPLOYEES at West Wiltshire District Council are promising to answer the telephone within three rings under the authority's new approach to customer service.   more...

Get your grant bid in now

TIME is running out to submit application forms for cash from the Wiltshire Times & Chippenham News' parent company.   more...

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

White Horse should be open for all

I AM an occasional but frequent visitor to Westbury. On days when there is a north westerly wind, I will be at the White Horse with my hang glider hoping to take to the air, enjoy the flying and the views of Westbury and the Wiltshire countryside from on high.   more...

Caring nurses deserve praise for their efforts

IT seems to be common practice in this day and age to throw brickbats at the NHS and to complain about hospitals in general.   more...

Record Office risk is reality

Regrettably, the Freedom of Information Act has revealed just how limited the Wiltshire County Council's investigations into the Record Office Cocklebury Road site has been.   more...

Stibbe v Ingram: simply no comparison

YOUR campaign to strip Lt Col Stibbe of his military OBE, earned on active service in Bosnia, did achieve a number of things.   more...

Thanks to Times for road safety efforts

I ATTENDED a Parliamentary meeting in London on March 1 as a representative of Roadpeace South West, the national charity for road traffic victims.   more...

Where is our pride in town's heritage?

I AM writing to express my disgust and horror at the recent desecration of the Golddiggers building.   more...

Warminster News

Youth gym's aim is to get kids lean and fit

30271WILTSHIRE'S first youth gym will help tackle the obesity timebomb by encouraging youngsters to lead healthy lifestyles.   more...

Love it or Heyt it... it's back

CELEBRITY farmers are once again to descend on a sleepy village, as reality TV show The Farm is returning to Heytesbury.   more...

Can you dig it?

30264/1YOUNG gardeners at Princeroft Primary School braved the cold to raise money for good causes.   more...

Athenaeum's sound of music

THE Athenaeum was rocking on Friday night as more than 120 music fans packed in to enjoy a tsunami benefit gig.   more...

Struggling families thrown CAB lifeline

FAMILIES in crisis have been thrown a lifeline as the Warminster branch of the Citizen's Advice Bureau has been saved.   more...

Westbury News

Couple's joint working life

16700A COUPLE from Westbury have taken their relationship into the business world by launching a town centre shop with a difference.   more...

Talks under way on new surgeries

PATIENTS were last night due to discuss plans to set up three separate doctors' surgeries in Westbury.   more...

Plea for new recycle cash

THE battle to secure a household recycling centre for Westbury gathered pace this week as senior councillors were urged to back the plan.   more...

Silence is golden for staff

16669STAFF at a packaging firm hit on a novel way to support Westbury Rotary Club's tsunami appeal effort.   more...

Centre to close

WESTBURY'S Tourist Information Centre is likely to close this autumn, after the town council decided not to take it over.   more...

Hero teenager on trial

A TEENAGER hailed as a hero for pulling a man from his burning flat is to stand trial for three burglaries.   more...

Hall funds

THE fighting fund to reopen a village hall struck by an asbestos disaster has raised £1,300 in a week.   more...

Bugsy dates

GANGSTER spectacular Bugsy Malone is coming to Westbury next week with the cast promising `an entertaining evening not to be missed'.   more...

Wiltshire News

Bedlam!

16716CRISIS has struck a west Wiltshire community hospital as 24 beds are facing the axe and doors are closed to new admissions.   more...

Wiltshire Sport

Sock it to 'em!

MICK HARFORD is likely to receive a hero's welcome at Kenilworth Road tomorrow yet he will be doing everything in his power to end the day a villain.   more...

  
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