Stories for 3 January 2006

Chippenham News

Lilou arrives at the double

THE FIRST day of the year bought just one bundle of joy to Chippenham Hospital's maternity unit this year.  more...

Lilou arrives at the double

THE FIRST day of the year bought just one bundle of joy to Chippenham Hospital's maternity unit this year.  more...

Lilou arrives at the double

THE FIRST day of the year bought just one bundle of joy to Chippenham Hospital's maternity unit this year.  more...

Lilou arrives at the double

THE FIRST day of the year bought just one bundle of joy to Chippenham Hospital's maternity unit this year.  more...

Pub aims to flush out toilet closures

Pub landlords Tony and Edwina Forsyth say people are using the Bear Hotel in Chippenham as a toilet stop since the neighbouring bus station loos closed down.  more...

Devizes News

Farmer's appeal costs £250,000

A FIVE year court case against Bromham farmer Lance Beale has cost taxpayers more than £250,000.  more...

Gazette Features Review05

January

THE year started with the world trying to come to terms with one of its worst ever disasters.  more...

January

In the wake of tsunami the people of Wiltshire wanted to do their bit to help and a massive aid campaign was started.  more...

February

THERE was more tragedy in February when the bodies of ten airmen who had died when their Hercules aircraft crashed in Iraq were brought back to RAF Lyneham.  more...

February

There was some much needed light relief with the launching of the Gazette's appeal to raise money for the Springboard opportunity nursery in Chippenham.  more...

March

AGAIN, tragedy made the biggest headlines with the deaths of young sweethearts Nicky Gough and Colette Holbrook who died when their car crashed into a tree at Sandy Lane.  more...

March

AGAIN, tragedy made the biggest headlines with the deaths of young sweethearts Nicky Gough and Colette Holbrook who died when their car crashed into a tree at Sandy Lane.  more...

March

A huge fire at the Coopers Arms pub in Pewsey tested Wiltshire crews as they battled the thatch blaze. It was one of a number of devastating fires in thatched properties in the Kennet area this year that has highlighted the dangers of living under this sort of roofing.  more...

March

At Easter, the traditional Devizes to Westminster canoe race was again as popular as ever with many crews, young and old, battling their way to London via canal and river.  more...

March

At Easter, the traditional Devizes to Westminster canoe race was again as popular as ever with many crews, young and old, battling their way to London via canal and river.  more...

April

IN April there was a mixed reaction when Prince Charles eventually tied the knot with Camilla Parker-Bowles.  more...

April

IN April there was a mixed reaction when Prince Charles eventually tied the knot with Camilla Parker-Bowles.  more...

May

NATIONALLY and locally the General Election was causing the parties great excitement but the man in the street seemed little interested in politics.  more...

May

Locally there was far more interest in the Badminton Horse Trials.  more...

June

Actress Tamzin Outhwaite caused a stir in Calne almost as big as the town's carnival when she was seen filming for a TV drama.  more...

June

Elton John made a flying visit to Swindon Town Football ground to delight a huge audience and raise much needed cash for the club.  more...

June

June is also Corsham's time to be in the limelight as its ever growing festival offered something for everyone.  more...

June

There was also the distressing inquest into the death of nursery nurse Amanda Edwards from Purton who had been found in a shallow grave in Malmesbury a year earlier.  more...

July

Marlborough High Street was also full of sound and colour as the town's annual jazz festival was staged.  more...

August

Two schoolboys were badly injured when a car went out of control in the road leading to the car park at Pizza Hut in Chippenham.  more...

August

Hundreds of Wiltshire youngsters had excellent GCSE results.  more...

September

THE Gazette published a popular aerial supplement that gave readers a birdseye view of their towns and villages.  more...

September

A strange pile of wood caused surprise and conversation in the Pewsey Vale when a time team erected the wooden pillars in a bid to recreate a stonehengle.  more...

September

A strange pile of wood caused surprise and conversation in the Pewsey Vale when a time team erected the wooden pillars in a bid to recreate a stonehengle.  more...

October

Once again there were major highs and lows for Chippenham Town fans as the club reached the first round of the FA Cup but lost away at Worcester and missed the opportunity of TV cameras filming the next round at Hardenhuish.  more...

November

ONCE again the devastation fire can cause to a thatched cottage was evident when a blaze started in Bulkington, near Seend.  more...

November

Talented youngsters had the chance to show what they could do when the Devizes Eisteddfod returned.  more...

December

The beauty of nature was emphasised at Westonbirt Arboretum when it held a number of spectacular illuminated evenings.  more...

Salisbury Business News

IiP success is the perfect way to start new year

HYGIENE Cleaning Techniques of Amesbury and Winterbourne Gunner Post Office and Stores will start the New Year in high spirits.  more...

Salisbury News

Benefits from anti-pollution project to filter through to Avon

A £25m project to curb agricultural pollution of rivers and waterways will benefit the famous Hampshire Avon, which flows through south Wiltshire and west Hampshire.  more...

Couple's golden return to city

A COUPLE who met on the stage of Salisbury Studio Theatre's first production in their new' theatre above a pub travelled from their home in Jersey back to Salisbury to celebrate their golden wedding.  more...

Stfc Headlines

Big Ron hails Town battlers

BIG RON' Atkinson heaped praise on Town's battling performance after watching Iffy Onuora's side claim a hard-earned draw.  more...

Festive cheer

IFFY Onuora hopes up to three fresh faces will boost his squad during the transfer window with extra attacking options on the manager's wanted' list in the next month.  more...

Rory foils Pools win

RORY Fallon's late leveller at Victoria Park wrapped up a very satisfying Christmas period for Town as Iffy Onuora's men emerged from a frenetic series of fixtures deservedly unbeaten.  more...

Three wishes

IFFY Onuora hopes up to three fresh faces will boost his squad during the transfer window with extra attacking options on the manager's wanted' list in the next month.  more...

Swindon Business Headlines

All systems go for staff agency

DESPITE the fact that he was going on a three-week honeymoon, Andrew Careswell wasn't worried that a new £50,000 IT system was being installed in his office while he was away.  more...

Honda scores a hit with its website

An online chat facility which lets the public talk to Honda employees has proved hugely popular in only its first month of going live.  more...

Swindon Events

Scalextric - Oasis Leisure Centre

A fun day for all Scalextric fans is being celebrated this week in Swindon.  more...

Swindon Football

Point each

SWINDON Supermarine extended their unbeaten run in Division One West to 11 games but dropped two home points as Taunton claimed a 1-1 draw at Hunts Copse.  more...

Alex keeps Shrivenham on track

SHRIVENHAM'S brilliant run of straight wins in the Hellenic League Premier Division was increased to seven as they came from behind to win 2-1 at Fairford.  more...

Swindon General Sport

‘Power’ surge gives Phil 13th title

DARTS: Phil Taylor coasted to his 13th world title last night by whitewashing Peter Manley in the final of the Ladbrokes.com World Championship for the second time in five years.  more...

Swindon Letters

Strain put on town facilities

I am writing in response to the article on December 31 where Councillor Mike Bawden was saying how lucky Swindon is to be expanding so rapidly.  more...

Richard Jefferies’ house being left to rot

I visited the Swindon area over the Christmas period to take in a trip to Coate as I am fond of the works of the author Richard Jefferies.  more...

Only have ourselves to blame

Brian Burrows' continued cynical views about the intentions of the University of Bath must be based on nimbyism.  more...

War concerns

I REFER to John Utting's letter and Mr Ing's in support and would like to say I have served in the Middle East.  more...

Greed of shops

I WAS very surprised and annoyed to hear that so many shops and stores were open on Boxing Day.  more...

Open your eyes

REGARDING the article about the BNP dated December 29, Andy Newman has vowed to fight the BNP all the way to keep them out of Swindon.  more...

Red light zones

I SEE the Government are planning a crackdown on prostitution. How sad. With their success rate on previous crackdowns I expect to see Fleet Street turned into a Hamburg or Amsterdam style red light area by the summer.  more...

Swindon News

Teenagers targeted in sex disease campaign

CONCERNED health officials in Swindon are planning to mass screen 15 to 25-year-olds for chlamydia to prevent an epidemic.  more...

Hunt launched for sex attacker

POLICE are hunting a man who stalked and then sexually assaulted a Swindon woman.  more...

Councillor vows to help ease trauma

THE new year could bring a man who was left for dead last April the fresh start he is desperate for.  more...

Councillor vows to help ease trauma

THE new year could bring a man who was left for dead last April the fresh start he is desperate for. Clive Gowland was attacked in an alleyway outside his Penhill flat and spent five months in a critical condition in hospital.  more...

Boffins to create real holy water

BOFFINS are about to embark on a mission to create the first liquid with holes in it.  more...

Bullied Jodie given a hand to lose weight

A 20-stone teenage girl, who has been bullied out of school, is going to be getting some slimming help from a professional coach.  more...

Bullied Jodie given a hand to lose weight

A 20-stone teenage girl, who has been bullied out of school, is going to be getting some slimming help from a professional coach.  more...

MP Wills pledges to do his green duty

MP Michael Wills has pledged to play his part in cutting global warming, by reducing his personal carbon dioxide emissions by a quarter over the next five years.  more...

Caring couple give Lera helping hand

A SWINDON family was so impressed by a youngster from Belarus that they have decided to sponsor her at school.  more...

Police get new phone number

WILTSHIRE police will start the new year with a new telephone number.  more...

Police get new phone number

WILTSHIRE police will start the new year with a new telephone number.  more...

Final salute to an old soldier

A FAMILY has paid a moving tribute to a war veteran who "simply lived for the military."  more...

Make a resolution to show you care

NEARLY 300 children are hoping people in Wiltshire have made a New Year resolution to take up fostering.  more...

Plea for runners to collect cash

THE Prospect Hospice is urging people who took part in the Swindon Half Marathon to collect their sponsorship money.  more...

Dedication to charity recognised

A SWINDON woman has been presented with an award for outstanding achievement for her dedication to Marie Curie Cancer Care.  more...

Dedication to charity recognised

A SWINDON woman has been presented with an award for outstanding achievement for her dedication to Marie Curie Cancer Care.  more...

Club’s straight bat to soccer scheme

SWINDON Cricket Club could yet play ball with proposals by Swindon Town to build a new stadium on the existing County Ground site.  more...

School is looking for name

A NEW school in North Swindon needs help to find a name.  more...

Group offers support to people affected by cancer

THE group Affected By Cancer offers advice and support for anybody affected by the disease.  more...

Revving up for a revival

THE Women's Institute could be coming to Wootton Bassett and it's more likely to involve quad biking than jam making.  more...

Kids told to keep off building sites

A SWINDON construction boss is urging parents to tell children not to play on construction sites.  more...

A chance to air your views on council tax

A COUNCIL meeting to look at this year's Swindon council tax and budget is being held tonight.  more...

Unusual ideas for the big day

PLANNING a wedding is said to be one of the most stressful things in life, but what about helping others to organise their dream day?  more...

Unusual ideas for the big day

PLANNING a wedding is said to be one of the most stressful things in life, but what about helping others to organise their dream day?  more...

Pub aims to be top of the pops

AN OLD Town pub is preparing to launch itself as the top music venue in Swindon.  more...

There could be a future for this pile of stones...

PLANS to recreate one of Swindon's historical landmarks could become a reality after its remains were said to be in good condition by their present owner.  more...

House building gathers pace as Swindon booms

SWINDON is at the centre of a housing boom a sign that the town is riding the crest of an economic wave.  more...

Residents caught up in fire drama

RESIDENTS had to leave their homes in the middle of the night after fire engulfed a house.  more...

It's Chico time!

Chico took to the stage last night proving to Swindon's teens why he has the X Factor.  more...

Dumped dog has puppies

A DOG that was abandoned on Christmas Eve has given birth to five puppies.  more...

‘Cowshed design’ is defeated

A PROPOSAL for a development in Wootton Bassett, described by the mayor as worse than a cowshed, has been turned down.  more...

Caring couple give Lera helping hand

A SWINDON family was so impressed by a youngster from Belarus that they have decided to sponsor her at school.  more...

Swindon Speedway

Adrian’s the last man in

ADRIAN MIEDZINSKI is the final piece in the Swindon Robins jigsaw for 2006.  more...

Swindon Theatre & Arts

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Church Hall in Upham Road

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is being presented by the Immanuel Dramatic Society with the Estelle Shool of Dancing from January 13 to 21 at 7.30pm in the Church Hall in Upham Road, Swindon.  more...

  
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