Stories for 13 May 2005

Bradford On Avon News

Police called over teacher assaults

Headteacher James ColquhounA 14-YEAR-OLD who assaulted two teachers after being told he was suspended has been expelled from his west Wiltshire school.   more...

OAPs support plans for GP base in village

A DOCTOR'S surgery would be welcomed by pensioners in a west Wiltshire village who have to travel two miles to their nearest health centre.   more...

Events focus on worldwide issue

17012/3CROWDS turned out in force on Saturday to show their support for a charity drive aimed at wiping out world poverty.   more...

Business News

Nationwide hits out at ATM fees

SWINDON'S Nationwide Building Society has launched another broadside against cash machine operators who charge people to withdraw their own money from their machines.   more...

Centre is boost for learners

A NEW training centre has opened in Kembrey Park in Swindon.   more...

IT firm scoops new contracts

SWINDON IT company Sensata has won two large contracts.   more...

Raising interest in Reike healing

A HEALTH expert is offering free sessions to potential clients to raise awareness about the Japanese healing method she practises.   more...

Smart move by mum and daughter

A new shop that has not yet been open a month in Melksham is doing fantastic business ­ beyond what its owner Sarah Smart anticipated.   more...

Road safety pays

Road safety pays dividends is the initiative being launched by Fleet Support Group at its conference at Castle Combe Golf Club on May 17.   more...

Pub all set to get a facelift

A WARMINSTER pub has been bought by a company who hope to modernise it.   more...

Calne News

Hundreds affected by postbag thefts

CHIPPENHAM NEWS: POLICE are investigating the thefts of hundreds of letters from postmen on their rounds in three Wiltshire towns.   more...

Chippenham News

Mother's bid to stop drug gang

Sally CoxCHIPPENHAM NEWS EXCLUSIVE: A MUM-OF-FOUR has spoken of her fear about a drug-dealing gang she claims is ruling the streets by intimidating its victims into silence.   more...

Town traffic chaos `is turning people away'

CHIPPENHAM NEWS: FRESH town centre traffic chaos has struck just days after previous road works were cleared away.   more...

Corsham News

Dining out ­ at 25,000ft

CHIPPENHAM NEWS: DARING Wiltshire explorer David Hempleman-Adams has launched a quirky new bid to beat the world record for the highest formal dinner party ever eaten.   more...

Uncertain future for Corsham's TIC

CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A THREATENED tourist information centre is safe for another few months but council bosses have admitted it is unlikely to be kept open in its current form.   more...

Devizesguide News

Plenty of fun on offer for all

NO visit to Devizes is complete without seeing the flight of locks to the west of the town. The resuscitation of the derelict Kennet and Avon Canal is a great local success story.   more...

Wealth of history

James Waylen's painting of how the old Devizes Castle might have lookedALTHOUGH there is ample evidence of Bronze Age and Roman occupation around the outskirts of the town, Devizes did not come into being until after the Norman Conquest of 1066.   more...

Travel back to a time of war

IF you are fortunate enough to be in Devizes over the weekend of July 16 and 17, you will be able to see what it must have been like to witness the Battle of Roundway Down.   more...

Play part in revamp

ST John's, the garrison church to the original Devizes Castle, is suffering the vagaries of age, wind and weather.   more...

Election News

Six appeal for Lib Dems in county vote

COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS: The Liberal Democrats won the bulk of the county council seats in west Wiltshire on May 5.   more...

Health News

Surgery hopes

WESTBURY'S much sought-after second doctor's surgery could be secured through a potential deal with developers.   more...

PCT asked to learn from the past

Carol ClarkeHEALTH managers have been asked to learn lessons from past experiences as they prepare to launch a major review of healthcare in Wiltshire.   more...

Hundreds back our bid to save hospital

THE Wiltshire Times has handed in a 1,685-name petition calling for 24 beds at a community hospital to be saved.   more...

Melksham News

Parents' fears as boy, 6, is conned

17026PARENTS have been told to be extra vigilant after a man approached a six-year-old boy as he played outside his home.   more...

Hundreds back our bid to save hospital

THE Wiltshire Times has handed in a 1,685-name petition calling for 24 beds at a community hospital to be saved.   more...

Bulldozers move in to remove GEC eyesore

30501/2A PROMINENT town eyesore has been pulled down after years of uncertainty over its future.   more...

Anger over illegal parking

CARS parking illegally in a town car park are infuriating civic leaders. Town councillors in Melksham said they want highway officers to examine the layout of Market Place car park and taxi rank to stop badly parked cars causing congestion.   more...

Hundreds affected by postbag thefts

POLICE are investigating the thefts of hundreds of letters from postmen on their rounds in three Wiltshire towns.   more...

Michael puts his heart into it...

FOR the past 42 years Michael Hiscocks has been helping to save the lives of others.   more...

Celebrations as new village hall opens

30506A PARISH council chairman said a village hall was worth the 27-year wait after the Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire officially opened the facility on Wednesday.   more...

Carnival capers in store

A POP idol competition, RAF dog display and high wire Spiderman act are among the highlights of a town carnival party planned for July.   more...

Teenagers facing burglary accusations

TWO teenagers appeared before Chippenham Magistrates' Court on Thursday charged with burglary and entering premises with intent to commit grievous bodily harm.   more...

Sport Angling

Great carp catch gives Heaven-ly triumph

THE Airsprung match fished at Clivey's Pond was a struggle, with fish hard to tempt.   more...

Sport Cricket

Captain sees the silver lining

CHIPPENHAM CRICKET: TREVOR Lloyd believes the signs for the future are very promising despite seeing his Chippenham side crash to an opening day 63-run defeat on Saturday.   more...

New boys seal thrilling win

CORSHAM CRICKET: JAMES Ashford-Brown enjoyed a dream league debut for Corsham on Saturday and then vowed to try and establish himself as a Wiltshire regular this season.   more...

Breet hits top form in opener

WESTBURY CRICKET: JOE Breet carried on where he left off last season on Saturday with a fluent 62 to help steer his Westbury side to an opening day win.   more...

Villagers all out for 67

WINSLEY CRICKET: WINSLEY suffered an opening day disaster at home to Conglesbury on Saturday as they crashed to a 102 run defeat.   more...

Seven-up Leigh seals derby win

WARMINSTER CRICKET: A SEVEN-WICKET haul from first team rookie Leigh Beauchamp won the opening day derby for Warminster on Saturday as Trowbridge's new look batting line up suffered a dramatic collapse.   more...

New captain eyes promotion place

KRIS Boulton is looking for his Biddestone side to go one better than last season's third place finish by winning promotion to the Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Division One.   more...

Wiltshire in final tune-up

Wiltshire play their last friendly match this weekend, against Hampshire's second team, before getting their Minor Counties Western Division campaign under way.   more...

Gloucestershire torn apart by Alan

Alan Richardson's second five-wicket haul of the season ensured Middlesex finished firmly in control in their Frizzell County Championship match with Gloucestershire at Lord's.   more...

Sport Football

Adver Cup is too close to call

HAVING beaten their Evening Advertiser Cup final opponents in the league less than a week ago you would think Zurich are confident of success in tomorrow's showpiece at Swindon Supermarine's Hunts Copse.   more...

Saunders is keen on Melksham job

EXCLUSIVE: TOMMY Saunders could be returning to football management after declaring his interest in the vacant hot seat at Screwfix Premier League side Melksham Town.   more...

Clubs ordered to move home

THREE Trowbridge and District League sides have been made homeless for next season after being told they would have to move from their current home at John of Gaunt School.   more...

Bray's back for reunion

FORMER Trowbridge Town fans' favourite Marcus Bray will return to the spotlight tomorrow as some past masters take on the club's current crop of stars.   more...

Bradford Town 0, AFC Stratton 2

BRADFORD Town are facing an anxious wait to see whether they will be playing Screwfix League football next season after an afternoon of mixed emotions at the Southbank on Saturday.   more...

Saints complete unique hat-trick

TROWBRIDGE LEAGUE: NORTH Bradley Saints completed an historic treble by lifting the Division One championship on Saturday.   more...

Dream comes true for Evans

GARETH Evans admits he is still pinching himself after fulfilling every schoolboy's dream by representing his country on Monday.   more...

Keeper happy to grab second chance

A RELIEVED Adam Sheppard is determined to make the most of his second chance when he keeps goal for Calne in the Les Phillips Cup final on Tuesday.   more...

Vase hero Burns to hang up his boots

THE curtain has come down on Lee Burns' 23-year playing career after he quit as player-manager at Melksham Town this week.   more...

Park end term with derby win

YOUTH FOOTBALL: MELKSHAM Park finished their season on a high note with their seventh win in the under 16s Red Division of the Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News Mid-Wilts Youth and Minor League.   more...

Sport Rugby

Dorset and Wilts 22 pts, Surrey 38

A GLANCE down the team line-ups in the match programme suggested the enormity of the Twin Counties' task in Saturday's County Championship plate match at Bournemouth.   more...

Swindon News

Reid's roles will combine

WE are to believe that the NHS has been in the safe hands of Dr John Reid since 2003.   more...

The car park coffers must be full by now

I READ with interest the letter from Mr Phelps (May 10) regarding car park charges.   more...

Scheme for Coate is vandalism

I DO not know if Swindon councillors, Mike Bawden in particular, are aware of the many letters being published regarding the destruction of Coate Water but I feel I must have on record my feelings regarding this vandalism.   more...

Choice vital

I MUST disagree with Andy Newman about proportional representation.   more...

Too honest?

AT the recent general election our two UKIP candidates did not do too well, polling less than 2,000 votes between them. Such is the price of total honesty.   more...

Unwelcome

On Friday, May 6, at 11.45am my daughter, her partner, their son ­ a six month old in a pushchair ­ and myself wished to sit down for a few minutes to have drinks.   more...

Duty to listen

I'M sure campaigners for Coate are not attempting to redefine the meaning of the word democracy.   more...

War memorial damage repaired

Mark Sutton at the vandalised Radnor Street cemetery Picture Ref: 77170-36YOBS have been told to keep their hands off a memorial honouring Swindon's war dead.   more...

Tory finds success in the Forest

Mark Harper with Michael Howard during a visit to the Forest of DeanA SWINDON Conservative is among the new MPs finding their way around Westminster this week.   more...

Beaming in to Swindon

SPACE and scissors have been some of the main themes of Dominic Keating's acting career.   more...

Child porn man escapes jail term

A LYNEHAM man who collected nearly 500 images of child pornography has escaped a jail sentence.   more...

Students show off great style

Picture Ref: 77936-29HAIR, beauty and make-up students put on a spectacular event at Swindon College to show off what they've learned.   more...

Beware cowboys

BOTCHED building jobs by untrustworthy tradesmen are costing millions in repairs nationwide.   more...

Addict given time to quit

A YOUNG thug who dragged a woman along the road by her handbag may still escape a jail term ­ even though he failed on his `last chance'.   more...

Hague's homage to high-achiever

William Hague Picture Ref: 77401-104SWINDON FESTIVAL OF LITERATURE: FORMER Tory leader William Hague says a return to the frontbench is on the cards.   more...

Michael tells a good story

Michael BuerkSWINDON FESTIVAL OF LITERATURE: TWENTY-FOUR hour news means that we are instantly transported to the scene of the latest world events.   more...

John hedges his bets on the Tory leadership issue

Conservative MP John RedwoodSWINDON FESTIVAL OF LITERATURE: JOHN Redwood probably won't like this review.   more...

At the Fringe

SWINDON FESTIVAL OF LITERATURE: Last night saw a visit from Jasper Fforde, the author who sets his futuristic detective novels in a surreal version of Swindon, at the Beehive.   more...

Caesarean's no easy path

TOO many mums are having "lifestyle caesareans", according to a health body.   more...

Curtains close on student days

PERFORMING arts students will be singing and dancing as they take part in the finale of their two years at New College.   more...

Laughter's the best medicine

Jeff Smith as Erbie the Clown with patient Ellie Hemmins Picture Ref: 77400-46CHILDREN at Great Western Hospital have been entertained by a rather unusual visitor.   more...

Keep Scottish out of English affairs

North Wilts MP James GraySCOTTISH MPs should be banished north of Hadrian's Wall one day a week, claims the North Wiltshire MP who yesterday started his new job of Shadow   more...

Bobby is given royal approval

Rod Law with the Bobby Van Picture Ref: 77397-28IT is an organisation that has helped countless people across Wiltshire feel safer in their homes.   more...

Prison term cut

A HEROIN user who murdered a former bank manager turned dealer has won a cut in the time he must spend in jail before being considered for parole.   more...

Witnesses to assault found

TWO witnesses to an assault in Walcot have come forward after we printed CCTV pictures of them on Tuesday.   more...

Free advice for anybody trapped in the red

A TEAM of trained debt advisers are launching a new services in Swindon to help debt victims of all ages.   more...

Search is on for the survivors

A PET charity is looking to hear from Swindon animal owners whose pets have survived the impossible.   more...

Walk will raise cash for charity

SWINDON is to host to a 10km sponsored walk.   more...

Lawyers welcome changes in domestic violence cases

LEGAL bosses in Wiltshire have welcomed changes in the way cases of domestic violence are handled.   more...

Survival top of posties' agenda

SUB-POSTMASTERS from Swindon are to call on the Government to produce a blueprint for the survival and prosperity of rural and urban post offices.   more...

'I thought I was going to die ...'

Vincent Macnamee He told the court he was attacked with a knife and bottle.A SWINDON man who was attacked with a knife and a broken bottle after a row over a woman has told a court he thought he was going to die.   more...

More support for threatened school

TRADE unions have pledged support to parents who are fighting to save a primary school.   more...

Mum waits for decision over daughter

Wendy Humphreys and SarahTHE mother of a woman with a mental age of eight is still waiting to hear whether a hysterectomy would be the best way to stop her daughter getting pregnant.   more...

Riders on the Desert Storm

Swindon soldier Tpr Phil Tollafield, 19, LCpl Pete Shepherd, 21, and Tpr Stefan Vandan-Smith, 19, in front of their Snatch vehicles SOLDIERS from Swindon are settling into a new way of life in war-torn Iraq far away from the anarchy of the Magic Roundabout.   more...

Surfers warned to beware of people phishing

POLICE are warning residents to guard against internet fraudsters.   more...

Dreams come true for sisters

Lucy, left, and Abbie Picture Ref: 77406-66TWO sisters who suffer from a life threatening disease went on the trip of a lifetime to Disneyland Paris thanks to the Make A Wish Foundation.   more...

A chance to find out about fostering

INFORMATION on fostering will be on offer at North Swindon Library next week.   more...

Would you pay £7.50 a packet?

Rob Bushell Picture Ref: 77409-66A LEADING medical journal has suggested that tax on cigarettes should be increased by 50 per cent every year.   more...

Fire family is facing a big clear up

Michelle Russell and her son Mark Picture Ref: 77398-23A MUM-OF-FIVE has started the long clear-up operation after a bedroom blaze in the family home.   more...

Trowbridge News

`Distasteful, disgraceful, despicable'

EXCLUSIVE: A RUTHLESS coup has caused the collapse of West Wiltshire District Council's ruling cabinet amid personal insults and mudslinging.   more...

Parcel firm bosses say they were `betrayed'

Robbie Telfer outside his office in TrowbridgeBOSSES at a parcel delivery firm have spoken of how their trust was betrayed by an employee who stole thousands of pounds worth of goods.   more...

Evil sex beast drugged victims

Holyoake drugged and sexually assaulted womenA CROSS-DRESSING sex beast has been jailed for 16 years after drugging and sexually assaulting three Trowbridge women.   more...

Warning after flats blaze drama

The blaze at Westfield CloseTWO people had a lucky escape on Sunday when a burning mattress left them trapped in their homes.   more...

Armed cops called over gunman alert

A PENSIONER of 73 was one of three men arrested after reports of a gunman on a quiet estate on Monday night.   more...

Well hello, Dolly!

17023Trowbridge Amateur Operatic Society are staging one of the longest-running Broadway shows, Hello, Dolly! for their big May production.   more...

How wartime tragedy led to years of happiness

Stan Gill with his wife Winnie, pictured during the warFOR one former soldier the commemoration of VE day brought back vivid memories ­ both good and bad.   more...

He's the youngest swing voter in town

16997HE may be more interested in Bob the Builder and Balamory than politics but 18-month-old Alex Fowler was all set to vote on Thursday.   more...

Firm has to pay £12k fine after accident

A COMPANY with an accident rate nearly three times higher than average has been ordered to pay a £12,500 fine after a worker's hand was crushed in a press machine.   more...

Putting the fun in funds

PRIMARY pupils are gearing up for the run of their lives to help raise money for new school equipment.   more...

Pupils up to the challenge

STUDENTS who took part in a charity challenge presented a cheque for nearly £1,000 to support a community sensory garden on Friday.   more...

Wifebeater had history of violence

A FORMER firefighter who repeatedly punched his wife admitted his guilt in a court appearance on Thursday, but said he cannot remember the incident.   more...

Boat boss finishes long trek

A FUNDRAISER who walked 630 miles for charity completed the feat on Wednesday, a day before his daughter's 18th birthday.   more...

False claims `led to crash'

FALSE allegations of sexual assault caused a former mobile phone store manager to turn to drink.   more...

Small is beautiful

MINIATURE objects that people may not usually notice are to be the subject of a new museum display.   more...

Hundreds affected by postbag thefts

POLICE are investigating the thefts of hundreds of letters from postmen on their rounds in three Wiltshire towns.   more...

PCT asked to learn from the past

Carol ClarkeHEALTH managers have been asked to learn lessons from past experiences as they prepare to launch a major review of healthcare in Wiltshire.   more...

Six appeal for Lib Dems in county vote

The Liberal Democrats won the bulk of the county council seats in west Wiltshire on May 5.   more...

Pipes and drums lead parade for VE Day service

17017/7WEST Wiltshire honoured its veterans on Sunday on the 60th anniversary of VE Day.   more...

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

Police should pursue criminals, not break law to catch speeders

I TOOK this photograph (right) at 2pm on Monday outside Hilperton Marina; you will notice that it is parked with all four wheels on the pavement.   more...

Anger grows over bypass plans

WESTBURY Town Council has now voted narrowly not to object to the county council's bypass planning application, with six councillors being prevented from taking part.   more...

New car park tax would help small firms

ALL councillors are elected to serve their communities; their role should be to support and help to make possible a better quality of life.   more...

The day the war ended for me.....

THIS is my memory of where I was when the war was declared over.   more...

Thank you all

ON behalf of the Research Institute for the Care of the Elderly could you please pass on my thanks to the people of Trowbridge for kindly supporting our collection on April 30.   more...

Warminster News

Parents launch road campaign

Ben LillyTHE PARENTS of tragic toddler Ben Lilly are launching a road safety campaign in memory of their son.   more...

Stars to get dirty down on The Farm

REALITY TV show The Farm once again got off to an egg-cellent start this week as the nine celebrities were whisked on to the set.   more...

Alcoholic three times over limit

A MAGISTRATE told a drink-driver his actions could have had `horrendous consequences' before banning him from driving for 30 months.   more...

Woolies raiders hunted

POLICE are hunting two suspected thieves after clothing and computer equipment worth £800 was stolen from Woolworths.   more...

Westbury News

Chin up as Al has a close shave

Al Summers half way through his beard shave that raised more than £400 for charityMUSICIAN Al Summers exposed his chin after 31 years hidden behind whiskers to raise money for charity.   more...

Marathon effort, by George

16993/2A TEN-YEAR-OLD boy who completed a marathon is back at school this week without even a blister to show for his efforts.   more...

Surgery hopes

WESTBURY'S much sought-after second doctor's surgery could be secured through a potential deal with developers.   more...

Traders in plea over car parking

TRADERS in Westbury fear new car parking charges are killing off business in the town.   more...

Secret dig uncovers pieces of history

BUDDING archaeologists unearthed an array of historical finds. The Dig for History Project, in a secret location at Dilton Marsh used metal detectors to find buckles, coins and musket balls.   more...

Man, 44 found hanging

A FATHER-of-three was found hanging from a tree in a wood by a young horse rider.   more...

Wiltshire News

`Distasteful, disgraceful, despicable'

EXCLUSIVE: A RUTHLESS coup has caused the collapse of West Wiltshire District Council's ruling cabinet amid personal insults and mudslinging.   more...

Wiltshire Sport

Buzz off!

TOWN'S directors have unanimously rejected a bid from Watford for striker Sam Parkin.   more...

  
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