Stories for 13 January 2006

Bradford News

Taylor made for a popstar

IT might not be Rio but Duran Duran bassist John Taylor has swapped the lights of Los Angeles for the tranquil village of South Wraxall.  more...

Taylor made for a pop star

IT might not be Rio but Duran Duran bassist John Taylor has swapped the lights of Los Angeles for the tranquil village of South Wraxall.  more...

Town councils decide their local budgets

TAXPAYERS in Bradford on Avon will see a rise of 20 per cent on their town council precept to cover the cost of desperately needed repair work to St Margaret's Hall.  more...

Police issue rural roads warning

POLICE are warning drivers to take greater care on rural roads in icy weather after a series of accidents on a country route.  more...

Fresh plan to prevent closure

WEST Wiltshire MP Dr Andrew Murrison has backed plans to retain Bradford on Avon Hospital site as a healthcare facility.  more...

School’s book sales success

COPIES of a book charting the first 25 years of a Bradford on Avon school have been flying off the shelves.  more...

Quality first for council

BRADFORD on Avon Town Council has become the first in Wiltshire to be awarded quality status.  more...

Chippenham News

Grieving mum’s fury at death smash sentence

GRIEVING mum Pat Reynolds branded a three-year jail sentence given to the drink driver who killed her son as "a sick joke".  more...

More drink-drivers named and shamed

A WOMAN was arrested for driving while three times over the legal alcohol limit four days after being released on bail for the same offence Josephine Weller, 39, of Danes Close, Chippenham, appeared before magistrates in Chippenham on Thursday.  more...

Against the odds

THE chances of it happening are 48 million to one. But newborn Jake Rendell defied the odds when he was born on January 9, the same date as his mum Emma and five-year-old sister, Phoebe.  more...

Chipmunk cornered at King Kong screening

THERE was a mismatch of David and Goliath proportions on Thursday evening when a chipmunk sauntered into a cinema screening of King Kong.  more...

Camilla’s daughter ‘to marry in Lacock’

EXCITEMENT is growing in Lacock over rumours that the Duchess of Cornwall's daughter Laura Parker Bowles will get married in the village.  more...

Cancer sob story lands conwoman in prison

Caroline Morgan spun countless lies, convinced lovers she was dying of cancer and stole thousands of pounds from those who cared for her.  more...

Arches to light the way for Brunel celebrations

NORTH Wiltshire is moving full steam ahead towards celebrations marking the achievements of engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel.  more...

Corsham News

Against the odds

THE chances of it happening are 48 million to one.  more...

Police launch crackdown on antisocial yobs

POLICE have vowed to crack down on the wave of antisocial behaviour sweeping through Corsham and Calne "by any means necessary".  more...

Take care on rural roads, police warn

POLICE are warning drivers to take greater care on rural roads in icy weather after a series of accidents on a country route.  more...

Melksham News

Campaign renews call for more beds

A TWELVE-BED ward at Melksham Hospital axed last year despite strong public opposition has re-opened because of a sickness bug sweeping through the Royal United Hospital, Bath.  more...

Council set to sell off primary school site

A PRIMARY school site in Melksham is being sold to fund renovations at another. Wiltshire County Council is moving ahead with plans to sell St Michael's Primary School, which formally merged with Lowbourne Junior School in September, to become The Manor.  more...

Vandalism fears over plan for new bus stop

RESIDENTS have hit out at plans to build a new £7,000 bus shelter on their estate, as an existing one is already a constant target for vandals.  more...

Party in Michelle’s memory

THE family of crash victim Michelle Phillips will mark what would have been her 28th birthday with a fundraising party.  more...

Salisbury Business News

Link unveils advice scheme for women

WOMEN setting up or already running a business in Wiltshire can now get free advice and support, thanks to Business Link.  more...

Insolvencies on increase

THE first three months of 2006 are expected to see an increase in firms going bust.  more...

WSB sponsors squash team

RESIDENTIAL letting agent WSB Group is sponsoring the Five Rivers squash team during 2006.  more...

Salisbury City Fc News

Will Canvey prove an isle of joy for the City slickers?

SALISBURY City will have the rare experience of going into a game as underdogs this weekend when they visit Canvey Island.  more...

Will Canvey prove an isle of joy for the City slickers

SALISBURY City will have the rare experience of going into a game as underdogs this weekend when they visit Canvey Island.  more...

Date set for Swindon Town visit

SALISBURY City's Wiltshire Premier Shield Semi-final second leg against Coca Cola League One side Swindon Town will now take place on Tuesday, February 28 (Kick off 7.45pm).  more...

Date set for Swindon Town visit

SALISBURY City's Wiltshire Premier Shield Semi-final second leg against Coca Cola League One side Swindon Town will now take place on Tuesday, February 28 (Kick off 7.45pm).  more...

Salisbury News

Villagers' alarm at bridge work

DOWNTON could effectively be split in two for several months by plans to repair or rebuild Tannery Bridge.  more...

Number-plate thefts soar

THIEVES have been removing car number plates and fixing them to their own vehicles, in a worrying new trend identified by Salisbury police.  more...

Stfc Headlines

The return?

Paul Smith is poised for an immediate return to Gillingham, with Town boss Iffy Onuora hailing the imminent arrival of an outstanding leader.' The 34-year-old midfielder is likely to pen a deal until the end of the season at the County Ground and the delicious irony is that his first match would be at his former employers tomorrow.  more...

You’ve come to my rescue

AARON Brown has hailed Iffy Onuora's rescue act and insists you haven't seen the best of me' as he contemplates the next 18 months as a Swindon Town player.  more...

Town’s Bolton brigade get the thumbs-up

ASSISTANT boss Alan Reeves believes Town's double Reebok raid in the summer is looking smarter by the week as one of the Bolton boys' seeks to make life difficult for what he hopes will soon be a fellow international.  more...

Swindon And Proud Campaign

A grand night out!

A CHARITY fundraiser boosted the coffers of a special needs school to the tune of £1,000.  more...

Swindon Business Headlines

Trio’s cups are full of cancer cash

The death of a young mother-of-two from breast cancer inspired three colleagues from Mercedes-Benz truck and van dealer Rygor Commercials to raise more than £1,000 for research into the disease.  more...

Show off your skills and win

The annual skills awards, supported by Nationwide and hosted by skills4business and the Learning And Skills Council, have been launched for 2006.  more...

Shop with a smile

SMILE, the convenience store at 124/126 Victoria Road, Swindon has now bought the premises there for more than £600,000.  more...

Air your views

The Swindon Advertiser is looking to improve its business coverage in the coming weeks and has sent out a number of postal surveys throughout the area to take in local business feedback.  more...

Hunt is on for air traffic controllers

NATS, the UK's leading air traffic management provider, has launched a campaign to find the UK's air traffic controllers of the future.  more...

Swindon Football

Fisher targets invincibility for faltering Town

JOHN Fisher has challenged his Highworth Town side to become The Invincibles' as they look to salvage some pride from a disappointing season, writes ANDY CRYER.  more...

Westside are recharged for Devizes test

Westside are looking forward to getting back into action at Devizes this weekend, writes RAY BURROUGHS.  more...

Herring and Badman miss out

CHIPPENHAM Town will be hoping there is no repeat of last season's late late show at Halesowen as they prepare for tomorrow's trip to the Midlands.  more...

Davies will toe the line

STEVE Davies is set to play through the pain barrier tomorrow as Swindon Supermarine look to fire a statement of intent to their promotion rivals.  more...

Swindon General Sport

Quiet life would suit O’Hanlon

ANOTHER quiet weekend will be right up Sean O'Hanlon's street. The Scouser enjoyed putting his feet up seven days ago as Town had no fixture.  more...

Felix hoping to make a point

HORSE RACING: Sixteen-year-old jockey Felix de Giles is looking forward to a busy weekend at the Barbury Castle point-to-point this weekend.  more...

Swindon Ice Hockey

Hornak ready to return for Wildcats

MAREK Hornak's expected return to fitness has boosted the Wildcats' play off hopes as they look to continue their winning start to 2006.  more...

Swindon Letters

Better uses for councillor’s time

DOES Coun Heenan believe that Covingham is so full of litter it needs a councillor to clean the area up?  more...

Thoughtless

Re: Peter Bolt (letter Adver Jan 7). GOD bless you Sir, at least you had feelings for a poor cat which a lot of people seem void of.  more...

Am I racist?

I BELIEVE that the people of Third World countries should be helped.  more...

Do more, Blair

BLAIR doing community work in Swindon . . . and so he should. Considering all the rubbish he has inflicted upon us he should be made to do more.  more...

Hardest hit

WHY is it that Swindon Council always proposes cuts in services for the elderly and disabled (Adver Jan 5, Proposed cuts for Dial-a-Ride).  more...

Apologies?

AT a hustings meeting for the 2005 General Election, I asked the representatives of the three main parties if they would accept that the only party which could actually return power to Westminster was the UK Independence Party and that they (the Lib/Lab/Con) would only give it to Brussels.  more...

We need to be better, not bigger

AS a born and bred Swindonian I don't share the enthusiasm of Coun Bawden for an unlimited increase in our already grossly overpopulated town.  more...

Better the prime minister you know

AS every day passes it becomes more evident that not only the Labour Party but the entire country has had enough of Tony Blair and crave for a new leader.  more...

Swindon News

Helping you party

TWO Swindon women love partying so much that they've made a career of it.  more...

Model planes okay for take-off

SWINDON Model Aero Club will be able to fly planes in a field in Wroughton. Swindon Council's planning committee met this week and agreed to allow the club to use the strip of land, next to Wroughton Airfield, for flying.  more...

‘When will mast go?’

ANGRY residents in Moredon are demanding to know when a mobile phone mast will be moved. Back in July, it was agreed that a mast in Akers Way would be relocated.  more...

Help us down memory lane

THE Adver is beginning a major project to chronicle Swindon's history and we need your help.  more...

Parents can have their say on plans for schools

SWINDON'S MPs will be holding a meeting for parents and teachers on the Government's plans for schools.  more...

The car that drives itself...

HONDA has launched the world's first self-driving car. The Accord ADAS is set to take the motoring world by storm.  more...

Sufferers in a fight for care

SUFFERERS from the "Swindon Disease" are to demand better care from the Government. The British Lung Foundation has named February 27 as the first Action Mesothelioma Day.  more...

A grand night out!

SWINDON AND PROUD OF IT: A CHARITY fundraiser boosted the coffers of a special needs school to the tune of £1,000.  more...

Garage can sell alcohol for 24 hours

A GARAGE in Rodbourne has been given permission to sell alcohol around the clock.  more...

Skip’s junk is left in street

BUNGLING binmen were sent to collect a skip but left most of the rubbish strewn in an alley. John Banville, of the Broad Street Community Council, spotted the mess yesterday.  more...

Witnesses sought in hunt for robbers

WITNESSES to an armed robbery at a Swindon cash and carry are being urged to come forward by the police As reported in yesterday's Swindon Advertiser, an armed gang struck at Batleys, on the Blagrove industrial estate, on Monday night.  more...

Who you gonna call?

HORRIFIED by hauntings? Spooked by spectres? Frightened of phantoms? As the song from the film Ghostbusters put it, who you gonna call?  more...

Thieves hit warehouse in tool raid

POLICE are hunting a gang of burglars who broke into a warehouse and made off with £1,300 worth of equipment.  more...

Clubs warned after abduction attempt

YOUNGSTERS' football clubs have been told to be on their guard after a possible abduction attempt on an 11-year-old boy.  more...

Hundreds of pilgrims killed in stampede

THREE people from Swindon are believed to in Saudi Arabia for the annual Muslim pilgrimage, which yesterday saw hundreds of people killed.  more...

College to get new head at the helm

SWINDON College will be under new leadership when it completes its move to the new single site campus at North Star later this year.  more...

Early morning blaze drama

FIRFIGHTERS were called to a house in Gorse Hill after residents reported a fire in the early hours.  more...

MP wants smoking ban views

SWINDON MP Anne Snelgrove today appeals to Adver readers to tell her whether she should back a blanket ban on smoking in pubs.  more...

Join the fun and games!

SWINDON'S economy is set to receive a multi-million pound boost when it hosts the 15th UK Corporate Games later this year.  more...

Join the fun and games!

SWINDON'S economy is set to receive a multi-million pound boost when it hosts the 15th UK Corporate Games later this year.  more...

Nursery kids dig for victory

SWINDON youngsters have helped win funding to improve the garden at their nursery.  more...

Changes followed patient’s hanging

A VERDICT into how a disturbed teenager died after escaping her carers is expected today.  more...

Give us blood!

SWINDON Town players and the mayor are among those coming out in force to support our Give Blood and Save a Life Campaign.  more...

Swindon Rugby

Brown wary of Corsham

SWINDON are on red alert for tomorrow's Dorset & Wilts 1st Vase quarter-final against Corsham after their opponents' turned neighbours Wootton Bassett over last weekend.  more...

Swindon Speedway

Step nearer to the title for Adams

LEIGH ADAMS has moved a step nearer to a record ninth Australian Championship title without even turning a wheel, writes DAVE EATON.  more...

Ritchie’s back

ALUN Rossiter last night brought youngster Ritchie Hawkins back into the Robins' fold by announcing him as the side's No 8 rider for the 2006 season.  more...

The Big Interview

Dream comes true for director

THE sound of bagpipes heralds the start of a dream come true for theatre company director Michael Lunney.  more...

Times Chippenhem Town Fc

Matt finish

MATT Rawlins has given Darren Perrin some food for thought ahead of tomorrow's clash with Halesowen Town after he scored on his comeback to help the Bluebirds into the final of the Wiltshire Premier Shield.  more...

Selection headache for Blues boss

DARREN Perrin has the kind of headache managers dream of ahead of tomorrow's trip to Halesowen Town, after watching his second string dismantle Swindon Supermarine on Tuesday night.  more...

Mild man Matt is happy to be back

MATT RAWLINS returned to Chippenham with a bang on Tuesday night as he helped the Bluebirds overturn a one-goal deficit to book a place in the final of the Wiltshire Senior Shield.  more...

No regrets for Nick

DEFENDER Nick Bunyard is hoping to make an immediate impact for new club Paulton Rovers after his loan move was made permanent last week.  more...

Herring’s happy to stand in as skipper

IAN Herring says he's glad to see captain Gary Thorne back from injury after leading the Bluebirds to five wins in six games as stand-in skipper.  more...

Chippenham Town 1, Grantham Town 0

STAND-IN skipper Ian Herring displayed the drive and determination needed to keep Chippenham in the promotion hunt on Saturday with an industrious display at Hardenhuish.  more...

Chippenham Town 4, Swindon Supermarine 1 (Chippenham win 4-2 on aggregate)

ALAN Griffin fired Chippenham into their third consecutive Wiltshire Premier Shield final with an all-action attacking display at Hardenhuish on Tuesday night.  more...

Times Football

Aiming high

TROWBRIDGE Town chairman John Fitchen believes his club could soon be challenging Chippenham Town in the Southern League Premier Division if planning permission for a new ground is given by the district council.  more...

Calne Town 0, Odd Down 1

TOMMY Saunders has backed his former club Calne for a top six Premier Division finish, despite materminding a victory over the Lilywhites at Bremhill View.  more...

Messenger on the move

MATTHEW Messenger has waved goodbye to his twin brother at the Conigre and joined Toolstation League rivals Calne Town in a move that will rustle the branches of the family tree.  more...

Weston St John 0, Westbury United 4

PROLIFIC striker Wayne Wheeler notched his 17th league goal of the season on Saturday to inspire the White Horse men to a comprehensive win over Weston St John.  more...

Rivals prepare for cup clash

BOTH managers have rated their teams as underdogs for tomorrow's Wiltshire Senior Cup quarter final, as Westbury and Melksham prepare to lock horns.  more...

Keynsham Town 1, Melksham Town 1

AFTER last week's grilling from the Conigre coaching staff, the Melksham kids came to the fore on Tuesday night to earn a valuable point against struggling Keynsham Town.  more...

Biddestone 1, Warminster Town 2

BIDDESTONE wasted a golden chance to book a date with one of Wiltshire's footballing big guns after a shock defeat at home to Warminster Town.  more...

Corsham looking for more cup final glory

COLIN Bush is hoping to guide his Corsham Town side to their third consecutive Wiltshire Senior Cup final, starting with a win over First Division Shrewton United tomorrow.  more...

Cadbury Heath 4, Bradford Town 0

MARK Hodkinson will be scouring the January sales for an experienced centre half after Bradford were torn to pieces by a rampant Cadbury Heath on Saturday.  more...

Trowbridge Town 2, Old Woodstock Town 0

NEIL Kirkpatrick held clear-the-air talks with his players after the 5-0 hammering at Winterbourne before Christmas, and the response could not have been better.  more...

Brigham double seals derby win

A STRONG Melksham Town Reserves side gained a 3-1 away win over Westbury United Reserves in the Premier Division local derby.  more...

Malmesbury Victoria 1, Trowbridge Town 2

DAVE Percival fired Trowbridge to third place in the Hellenic League table with a goal double at Malmesbury Victoria on Wednesday night.  more...

Rudloe claim welcome win

TROWBRIDGE LEAGUE: AFTER all their recent troubles Rudloe finally kick started their season into life with an emphatic 9-1 win over Heytesbury in Division One.  more...

Giles hits treble in cup thriller

BRADFORD United Reserves and The Stiffs face a replay after sharing ten goals in their Spring Cup preliminary round tie.  more...

Lanfear on the mark as Rangers move up

CHIPPENHAM SUNDAY LEAGUE: PREMIER Division title hopefuls Westbury Rangers were in the goals against Hullavington with an 8-1 success.  more...

Naylor double boosts Town Youth’s hopes

YOUTH FOOTBALL: TROWBRIDGE Town Youth continued their unbeaten run in the under nines Blue Division of the Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News Mid-Wilts Youth and Minor League with a 6-0 win over a very good Castle Combe side.  more...

Times General Sport

Youngsters in at the deep end

SWIMMING: CORSHAM and Chippenham Swimming Clubs held a combined open meet at the Springfield Leisure Centre over the weekend, with swimmers from Bradford on Avon, Camphill Edwardians, Marlborough Penguins, Salisbury, Calne Alpha 4, Melksham, Trowbridge, Marlborough College, Swindon Dolphins, Westbury, Corsham and Chippenham competing in 26 events.  more...

Kids get chance to shine

CRICKET: THE search for the next Freddie Flintoff has begun in Wiltshire with six state schools chosen to receive free cricket coaching.  more...

Carp catch nets open title for Etheridge

ANGLING: IN-FORM Devizes matchman Gary Etheridge chalked up another fine win at the open match at Ivy House Fishery.  more...

Juniors take inside track

ATHLETICS: JUNIOR athletes from Wiltshire gathered at Tidworth Leisure Centre on Sunday to take part in Sportshall, the indoor athletics event.  more...

Times Letters

The Lord’s Day

THE comments in your editorial on Sunday observance with regard to work among children are very interesting, but I would take issue on a number of points.  more...

Well done Knees

TWO Sundays before Christmas our jammed-full fridge-freezer died. Thanks to an announcement in the Wiltshire Times we knew that Knees department store in Trowbridge was to be open both Sundays before Christmas.  more...

Hospital is vital

THE second ward at Melksham Community Hospital has been re-opened to help the RUH through a problem. This is a prime example of the value of community hospitals to us the community.  more...

Eat kind meat

JUST recently the animal charity Compassion In World Farming has published results from a two-year survey into how well animals are reared, transported and slaughtered for British supermarkets.  more...

Use rail instead

WITH reference to the gentleman in Bradford on Avon, this lorry problem is monumental on a journey from Poole-Westbury.  more...

Thank you all

I WOULD like to thank all those readers who have supported Oxfam's campaigns and appeals in 2005. The year has been a momentous one as the 540 organisations in the Make Poverty History coalition formed the greatest ever anti-poverty movement.  more...

A big thanks

MY wife and I, like the other 200 plus dancers, would like to extend our congratulations to the management and staff of the Civic Hall for the splendid Christmas and new year festivities display (giant snowman in the foyer, twinkling stars in the main hall and Christmas trees either side of the stage) on the evening of December 30.  more...

Get free advice

IN response to the concerns raised by the Which? report on equity release this week, specifically highlighting the potential risks to older home owners, the Help the Aged Equity Release Service would like to offer some tips and advice to those that may be exploring this as an option.  more...

Times Rugby

Westbury 5, Bradford on Avon 58

TWINS Chris and James Clarke scored five tries between them on Saturday as Bradford swept aside a lacklustre Westbury at Leighton Green.  more...

Sherborne 25, Cooper-Avon Tyres 3

MARK Simmons believes his young squad have the potential to stay afloat in the Southern Counties league, but the CATs coach says he won't get too downhearted if the side fail in their struggle for survial.  more...

North Dorset 16, Trowbridge 10

ILL-DISCIPLINE cost Trowbridge two invaluable league points on Saturday as they slumped to defeat at North Dorset, despite outscoring their opponents by two tries to one.  more...

Wootton Bassett 13, Corsham 19

CORSHAM turned the tables as they kicked off their new year campaign with a gritty 19-13 victory over Wootton Bassett in Saturday's Southern Counties South encounter.  more...

Champion visit for Leonard

WORLD Cup winner Jason Leonard will visit St Augustine's Catholic Technology College in Trowbridge today as part of a 20-day trophy tour in the build up to this year's Six Nations Championship.  more...

Times Two

My Wiltshire Life - Andy Cryer

Andy Cryer, 25, has just finished as the Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News sports reporter after two and half years in the job. He has lived in Wiltshire all his life, having been brought up in Swindon, and will stay in the area after landing a job at the Swindon Advertiser.  more...

Times Wiltshire News

Tourism hit after budget is slashed

TOURISM looks like being hit for the second year running as West Wiltshire District Council's cabinet set the draft budget for the coming year on Wednesday.  more...

Secretary appointment criticised

A COUNCILLOR has criticised West Wiltshire District Council for employing an additional secretary while making cutbacks in its budget.  more...

MP’s appeal to keep train

RAIL users in west Wiltshire are once again fighting to retain a direct train service to London Waterloo.  more...

Man jailed for vicious sex attack

A DRUG-fuelled sex beast who repeatedly raped a young disabled woman has been jailed for six years. David Simons, 50, was jailed on Friday at Swindon Crown Court.  more...

County at bottom of the class for pupil funding

HEADTEACHERS believe children in west and north Wiltshire are being short-changed after the government announced one of the lowest grant settlements in the country.  more...

Council draws up hit list to clean up towns

LITTER, crime and vandalism are top of the hit list in west Wiltshire as new powers for local councils come into force this spring.  more...

Campbell’s the local favourite to take control

After the resignation of Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy, reporter John Ballard talks to local Lib Dem councillors to find out who they want as his successor...  more...

How old computers will help tsunami survivors

A year after the tsunami hit Sri Lanka a charity is appealing for people to donate old computers to help those still suffering in the country.  more...

Trowbridge News

Teenage driver faces jail for crash tragedy

THE widow of crash victim John Ford said she wants justice for her husband after the driver who knocked him down was told he faces jail.  more...

Christian loses panel role over adoption views

A CHRISTIAN who refuses to accept gay couples adopting children has been banned from sitting on a council's adoption panel.  more...

Huge tax hike for town hall revamp

TAXPAYERS in Trowbridge look set to foot a £750,000 bill to refurbish the disused town hall.  more...

Fears for future of hospital

THERE are fears Trowbridge Hospital could become little more than a glorified GP surgery in the future.  more...

Steps Ahead nursery

A DAY nursery is to welcome its 300th child through the doors. Steps Ahead, in Trowbridge, has provided care and education for 285 children in the county town and surrounding area since 2000.  more...

Police plea as man goes missing

A POLISH pensioner from Trowbridge has been missing from his home for more than a week.  more...

Mum acts to find son’s attackers

A MOTHER is handing out flyers to try to bring three adults blamed for beating up her teenage son to justice.  more...

Attack man still poorly

A 32-YEAR-OLD man hospitalised after a gang attack in Trowbridge may have suffered long-term damage as a result.  more...

Nature centre almost ready

A BUILDING transported from Estonia will mark the final stage of construction work at a long awaited £250,000 nature centre.  more...

Trolley clean up hampered by menace of hypodermic needles

SUPERMARKET workers attempting to collect stolen trolleys are being hampered by used hypodermic needles.  more...

Titanic roles up for grabs in musical

PRODUCERS behind a musical version of Titanic are calling for more men to audition for roles.  more...

Anger brewing over county ban on advertising boards

BUSINESS owners are furious at plans to ban advertising boards from Trowbridge town centre, which they say will seriously damage trade.  more...

Warminster News

Legal twist to gipsy site plan controversy

THE campaign against a proposed gipsy site on Corsley Heath has been given a boost after councillors agreed to challenge a court order forcing them to find accommodation for a Romany family.  more...

£1,000 cancer tribute

THE friend of a mother-of-two who died from breast cancer in the summer has helped raise £1,000 in her memory.  more...

Plough’s that for a turn-out

MORE than 250 people descended onto the picturesque village of Corton on Sunday for the fourth annual celebration of ploughs, ploughing and ploughmen.  more...

Soccer legends in school fundraiser

A FOOTBALL legend will host a fundraising event in Warminster later this month to raise money for an after-school club his granddaughter attends.  more...

Westbury News

Police office still closed

POLICE in Westbury hope to set up drop in sessions in the town after admitting there are not enough officers to reopen the station inquiry office.  more...

Lorry sheds its load

A LORRY carrying scrap metal shed its load into a field after it tipped over on a roundabout in Westbury.  more...

Police save woman in rail suicide bid

A WOMAN told her mother over the phone that she did not want to live any more as she tried to commit suicide on a railway line.  more...

£1m deal for firm

A WESTBURY-based engineering firm is gearing up to fulfil a lucrative £1m contract with a major car manufacturer.  more...

Alcoholic must keep the peace

AN alcoholic threatened to drink himself to death after being told by his girlfriend he should move into residential care.  more...

Head’s new challenge

NEW Bratton Primary School headteacher David Brown is looking forward to taking up the challenges of the top job.  more...

Wiltshire Business

Jewellers close and six jobs go

Swindon jewellers HPJ in Regent Street has closed with half a dozen employees losing their jobs.  more...

  
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