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Bradford News
Double celebration for midwife Beryl
DELIVERING her own grandchild was the experience of a lifetime for one Trowbridge midwife at the weekend. more...
Vineyard’s rich pickings
A TOUCH of the great French tradition of the vendage - the grape harvest - came to Wiltshire this week. more...
Residents furious at illegal parking
CHILDREN will be killed if dangerous parking outside a Bradford on Avon primary school continues, according to a group of concerned residents. more...
Web porn pervert let off prison term
AN ex-policeman's son caught with almost 1,000 sickening pornographic images of children stored on his computer has had a prison sentence overturned on appeal. more...
Car blaze is blamed on battery fault
FIRE and police crews were called to Trowbridge Road, in Bradford on Avon, on Monday to attend a car fire. more...
Stylists get in the pink for charity
HAIRDRESSERS will be going pink for the rest of the month to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. more...
Rare breeds and scenic views all the year round
PHOTOGRAPHER Jon Durr ant has been busy taking pictures of Bradford on Avon scenes and rare breeds of animals to produce two different calendars. more...
Rare breeds and scenic views all the year round
PHOTOGRAPHER Jon Durrant has been busy taking pictures of Bradford on Avon scenes and rare breeds of animals to produce two different calendars. more...
Beating poverty
CAMPAIGNERS in the fight to stop poverty will be attempting a world record this weekend. more...
Beating poverty
CAMPAIGNERS in the fight to stop poverty will be attempting a world record this weekend. more...
Youngster’s reward
A TEENAGER has been presented with an award in recognition of her work helping other people. more...
Youngster’s reward
A TEENAGER has been presented with an award in recognition of her work helping other people. more...
Beer festival is a roaring success
IT was a successful three days for organisers of an inaugural real ale festival at a Bradford on Avon pub. more...
Warning after crash
AN accident which left two women trapped and injured in an overturned car last Thursday has led a golf club manager to speak out about the speeds motorists reach on the bends near his premises. more...
Warning after crash
AN accident which left two women trapped and injured in an overturned car last Thursday has led a golf club manager to speak out about the speeds motorists reach on the bends near his premises. more...
Stranded canal boats moved to new home
SIX canal boats have been transported by crane to Widbrook Marina, in Bradford on Avon, after becoming stranded in a flight of locks. more...
Cd Reviews
Yo La Tengo - I'm Not Afraid Of You And I'll Beat Your Ass
Artist - Yo La Tengo Album - I'm Not Afraid Of You And I'll Beat Your Ass Label - Matador more...
Built to Spill - You In Reverse
Artist - Built To Spill Album - You In Reverse Label - Warner Bros Built To Spill's reputation was huge, as a guitar hero-led alternative rock band, with fun in their edge. Then, they went and got all miserable, coinciding with a crisis of confidence in the hero Doug Martsch's ability to be the lead man. more...
Built to Spill - You In Reverse
Artist - Built To Spill Album - You In Reverse Label - Warner Bros more...
The Lemonheads - The Lemonheads
Artist - The Lemonheads Album - The Lemonheads Label - Polydor It's a sad truth that, by the time The Lemonheads made it huge in the 90s (not coincidentally about the same time that Nirvana were making it), they were already starting a quality decline. more...
The Lemonheads - The Lemonheads
Artist - The Lemonheads Album - The Lemonheads Label - Polydor more...
Yo La Tengo - I'm Not Afraid Of You And I'll Beat Your Ass
Artist - Yo La Tengo Album - I'm Not Afraid Of You And I'll Beat Your Ass Label - Matador more...
Snowden - Anti-Anti
Artist - Snowden Album - Anti-Anti Label - Jade Tree more...
Snowden - Anti-Anti
Artist - Snowden Album - Anti-Anti Label - Jade Tree more...
Kelley Stoltz - Below The Branches
Artist - Kelley Stoltz Album - Below The Branches Label - Sub Pop more...
Kelley Stoltz - Below The Branches
Artist - Kelley Stoltz Album - Below The Branches Label - Sub Pop more...
Kelley Stoltz - Below The Branches
Artist - Kelley Stoltz Album - Below The Branches Label - Sub Pop more...
The Pernice Brothers - Live A Little
Artist - The Pernice Brothers Album - Live A Little Label - One Little Indian more...
The Pernice Brothers - Live A Little
Artist - The Pernice Brothers Album - Live A Little Label - One Little Indian more...
Chippenham News
It’s a double date for the Princess
STAFF at the Citizens' Advice Bureau in Chippenham will brush with royalty on Wednesday when Princess Anne pays them a visit. more...
It’s a double date for the Princess
STAFF at the Citizens' Advice Bureau in Chippenham will brush with royalty on Wednesday when Princess Anne pays them a visit. more...
Apple day is juice the thing
VISITORS to Lackham Country Park got all fruity at the weekend when they took part in the annual apple day. more...
PCT rated among worst in country
A DEBT-RIDDEN primary care trust covering north Wiltshire has been given a poor bill of health in a national NHS review released yesterday. more...
Computer design earns laptop prize
A NINE-YEAR-OLD girl from Chippenham has won her school £500 worth of computer equipment. more...
Ladies rise to the challenge
UP to 150 women from all across Wiltshire took part in a charity driving challenge at RAF Lyneham on Sunday. more...
Bottle attack thug jailed
THE victim of a brutal bottle attack has welcomed the jail sentence handed to the thug who assaulted him and said he hopes prison will make his attacker a better man. more...
New way to cook an egg
A Chippenham inventor has discovered a novel way to cook an egg. more...
Bat colony gets central heating
A COLONY of endangered bats are being treated to a central heating system at a housing development in Notton near Lacock. more...
Home plan unveiled to residents
PROPOSALS for building affordable homes in a north Wiltshire parish have been unveiled to residents. more...
Help make a difference
A CHARITY is calling for volunteers to support its work with disabled people in Kington Langley, near Chippenham. more...
TV crew to trail Tory A-lister
A Channel 4 documentary team is to follow would-be Chippenham MP Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones over the next year. more...
Man in court over child porn charges
A MIDDLE-AGED man accused of downloading pornographic images of children on the internet appeared at Chippenham magistrates' court on Thursday. more...
Brian struts his stuff for Breast Cancer Care
A 42-YEAR-OLD father of two who is battling breast cancer hit the catwalk last week at a glittering fashion show in aid of Breast Cancer Care. more...
Corsham News
Back home safe and sound
WHEN eight-year-old Murphy mysteriously went missing, his owners searched gardens, alleyways and even the railway bank for any sign of him. more...
‘I woke up in a hospital gown’
A MOTHER of three from Neston had a lucky escape after being involved in a head-on crash with a suspected stolen car. more...
Bollards may be replaced
CORSHAM could see its ornamental bollards replaced if a town council request for money is granted. more...
Balloons to help St Barts
A BALLOON race will kick-start an appeal to raise £250,000 so repair work can be carried out on an 800-year-old church spire. more...
Skittles fundraiser for scanner appeal
TWO friends are organising a skittles evening to raise money towards a new scanner for the Royal United Hospital, Bath. more...
Devizes News
Pupils honoured
Pupils in years 7, 8 and 9 at Devizes School celebrated their achievements at a Key Stage Three awards evening. more...
Pupils honoured
Pupils in years 7, 8 and 9 at Devizes School celebrated their achievements at a Key Stage Three awards evening. more...
Pupils honoured
Pupils in years 7, 8 and 9 at Devizes School celebrated their achievements at a Key Stage Three awards evening. more...
Gazette Chippenham Town Fc
Seavill back for Saturday
Winger Sean Seavill has been called back from his loan spell at Clevedon for Saturday's Southern League trip to Tiverton. more...
Gazette Football
Corsham midfielder on Rovers trial
CorshamTown playmaker Scott Lye is on trial with Bristol Rovers. more...
Corsham midfielder on Rovers trial
CorshamTown playmaker Scott Lye is on trial with Bristol Rovers. more...
Corsham midfielder on Rovers trial
CorshamTown playmaker Scott Lye is on trial with Bristol Rovers. more...
Corsham midfielder on Rovers trial
Corsham Town playmaker Scott Lye is on trial with Bristol Rovers. more...
Gazette General Sport
Wiltshire badminton
The Ladies Singles produced the shock of the day with fifteen-year-old Lisa Turner, a member of Wiltshire’s Under 17 squad, beating all her opponents comfortably to win the title. more...
Wiltshire badminton
The Ladies Singles produced the shock of the day with fifteen-year-old Lisa Turner, a member of Wiltshire’s Under 17 squad, beating all her opponents comfortably to win the title. more...
Double gold for Devizes players
Devizes Judo Club players Tom Reed and Jason Parsons won gold in Spain at the weekend. more...
Gymnasts in Wiltshire
ONE of the top national gymnastic events in the country will be held at the Wiltshire School of Gymnastics this weekend. more...
Rally girls looking ahead
Highworth Rally duo Shelly Taunt and co-driver Julie Murphy will head into the final round of the British Rally Championship RallyMasters series in November with high hopes of becoming the title holders. more...
Gazette Obituaries
OBITUARY: John Hopkins
A large congregation at St Bartholomew's Church, Wootton Bassett, for the funeral of the Rev John Hopkins, 86, reflected the widespread affection and esteem in which he was held by all who knew him. more...
Gazette Rugby
Strong Bristol seek revenge over Chippenham U16s
Chippenham coach Kevin Ingram said the game was “a good all round test for the boys, but Bristol deserved to win.” more...
Malmesbury News
Teenager killed in crash
A 17-year-old boy was killed in a single vehicle crash on the B4040 between Easton Grey and Malmesbury last night. more...
Melksham News
Joy as council restores care for MS victim
MULTIPLE sclerosis sufferer Mary McGee and her husband James are celebrating this week and say they have won their fight against social care cuts. more...
Decision day
THE future of the Royal British Legion club in Melksham will be decided at a meeting on Monday. more...
Anger that weeds give the wrong impression
WEEDS and rubbish on a main route into Melksham are giving visitors a bad impression of the town, according to councillors. more...
Anger that weeds give the wrong impression
WEEDS and rubbish on a main route into Melksham are giving visitors a bad impression of the town, according to councillors. more...
Tractor cortege reflects farmer’s love of country
A FARMER from Melksham who died in his sleep will be carried by tractor to his funeral today. more...
Centre’s healthy treats
CHILDREN attending a sports centre's half term club will be given healthy meal and snack alternatives as part of a drive by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver. more...
Centre’s healthy treats
CHILDREN attending a sports centre's half term club will be given healthy meal and snack alternatives as part of a drive by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver. more...
Anger as road delays continue
A BUSINESSMAN believes ongoing roadworks are strangling the life out of Melksham and its surrounding villages. more...
Dancers in their final rehearsals
MORE than 150 adults and children are busy rehearsing for a production of Snow White in Melksham. more...
Treat for children as top writer opens new library
AWARD-winning author Dick King-Smith was in Melksham on Friday to open a new school library. more...
The Tavern adopts its first charity
A PUB in Melksham has raised £1,000 to help vulnerable and disadvantaged children in the south west. more...
The Tavern adopts its first charity
A PUB in Melksham has raised £1,000 to help vulnerable and disadvantaged children in the south west. more...
New
Graphics boosted by Allison return
FASCIA Graphics will be hoping for a change in fortunes on Sunday when they take entertain The Horse and Groom in Division Two of the Auto Business Solutions Ltd Chippenham League. more...
Centre take to national stage
CORSHAM Centre will fly the flag for the Chippenham and District League this weekend when they tackle Ashton in the first round of the national FA Sunday Cup. more...
New Forest News
Helping Gina take next step
Family's special gift of love is to raise £20,000 to pay for new artificial limb LIFE was never going to be easy for Gina Beauchamp when she was born with Spina Bifida. more...
Helping Gina take next step
Family's special gift of love is to raise £20,000 to pay for new artificial limb more...
News
Sponsorship boost for Jaguars
AFC CORSHAM Jaguars under nines have booked themselves a new sponsorship deal. more...
Pewsey News
Drowned boater named
Police have named the boater found drowned in the Kennet and Avon Canal as Jonathan Smith. more...
Salisbury Cathedral News
Faith in the Future
At the beginning of this month we will be publishing, in its finished form, Faith in the Future a statement of the Cathedral's long term strategy. It will set out in a very clear format our core values, purpose and vision. more...
Faith in the Future
At the beginning of this month we will be publishing, in its finished form, Faith in the Future a statement of the Cathedral's long term strategy. It will set out in a very clear format our core values, purpose and vision. more...
Apprentice to craftsman
The Cathedral's apprentice to the Stained Glass Department, Tom Clarke, has successfully completed his apprenticeship. Tom joined the Stained Glass department in August 2001 and has undergone a four year apprenticeship plus a further improver' year. He officially qualified as a Craftsman once he had received his signed indentures from the Chapter Clerk. more...
Apprentice to craftsman
The Cathedral's apprentice to the Stained Glass Department, Tom Clarke, has successfully completed his apprenticeship. Tom joined the Stained Glass department in August 2001 and has undergone a four year apprenticeship plus a further improver' year. He officially qualified as a Craftsman once he had received his signed indentures from the Chapter Clerk. more...
Apprentice to craftsman
The Cathedral's apprentice to the Stained Glass Department, Tom Clarke, has successfully completed his apprenticeship. Tom joined the Stained Glass department in August 2001 and has undergone a four year apprenticeship plus a further improver year. He officially qualified as a Craftsman once he had received his signed indentures from the Chapter Clerk. more...
New canons installed
Four ministers within the diocese have all accepted the invitation to be installed as Canons of the Cathedral. They were installed on Thursday, October 5 during Evensong. more...
New Canons installed
Four ministers within the diocese have all accepted the invitation to be installed as Canons of the Cathedral. They were installed on Thursday, October 5 during Evensong. more...
New Canons installed
Four ministers within the diocese have all accepted the invitation to be installed as Canons of the Cathedral. They were installed on Thursday, October 5 during Evensong. more...
Organ recital
Sarah Baldock, Assistant Director of Music at Winchester Cathedral, gives the prestigious Emery Organ Recital on Wednesday October 25 at 7.30pm bringing to a close in spectacular style this year's Organ Recital Series at Salisbury Cathedral. more...
Piano recital
The next recital in this year's piano recital series in the Cathedral will be performed on the Blthner concert grand piano by the Cathedral's musicians - David Halls, Daniel Cook, Timothy Hone and the new Organ Scholar, Timothy Ravalde - on Sunday October 15 at 7.30pm. more...
Piano recital
The next recital in this year's piano recital series in the Cathedral will be performed on the Bluthner concert grand piano by the Cathedral's musicians - David Halls, Daniel Cook, Timothy Hone and the new Organ Scholar, Timothy Ravalde - on Sunday October 15 at 7.30pm. more...
The Friends of Salisbury Cathedral
The Friends' Christmas cards are now on sale. There are two designs this year: one large (A5) and one small (A6). The large card shows the Cathedral in snow, seen from the south-west. There are five cards in a pack. The small card is an unusual aerial view of the Cathedral and comes with ten cards in a pack. Each pack costs £3.50. Please call into the office (Tuesday - Friday) and help to support the Friends by buying your cards from us. more...
Amnesty International: October
Mikhail Trepashkin, a lawyer and former security service officer, is serving a four year prison sentence following a trial that appeared to be politically motivated and unfair. He suffers from asthma, which is worsening in custody. more...
Ex-chorister star of Film Festival
Amy Carson, the youngest founder member of the girls' choir at the Cathedral in 1991, was the belle of the ball at this year's Venice Film Festival. She stars in Kenneth Branagh's new adaption of Mozart's opera The Magic Flute, due to be released in the UK in 2007. more...
Cathedral choir by candlelight
The Cathedral Choir perform Howells Requiem and other works by Howells and Britten on Monday November 6 at 7.30pm in the Cathedral. more...
Salisbury City Fc News
Youth team march on
SALISBURY City's youth team are through to the next round of the FA Youth Cup following a 7-1 win away at Chalfont St Peter last night. more...
Green light for Tommy
NICK Holmes has reported that Tommy Widdrington is in good shape ahead of Saturday's FA Cup tie at Eastleigh. more...
Admission prices/directions
ADMISSION prices at Eastleigh for Saturday's FA Cup tie are as follows: Adults £9, Senior Citizens £5, six-to-18-year-olds £5, five-year-old and under are admitted free. more...
Admission prices/directions
ADMISSION prices at Eastleigh for Saturday's FA Cup tie are as follows: Adults £9, Senior Citizens £5, six-to-18-year-olds £5, five-year-old and under are admitted free. more...
Bookies make Whites slight favourites
SALISBURY-based Independent Bookmakers have made the Whites slight favourites to progress in the FA Cup at the expense of Conference South rivals Eastleigh tomorrow. more...
Salisbury News
'Off-road' driver wins parking fine appeal
A DISABLED driver has had his parking fine quashed, after an independent adjudicator ruled that Malthouse Lane, in Salisbury, is a road and not part of the Maltings car park. more...
'W-all things bright and beautiful...'
BUDDING artists at a village school have been given a shunt in the right direction, thanks to a former illustrator for the Thomas the Tank Engine magazine. more...
Stfc Headlines
This could be the last time
SWINDON TOWN: DENNIS Wise has warned Town fans he may never make his competitive debut as the Town's young guns continue to boss the middle of the park. more...
Rest the tonic as Roberts succumbs to knee blow
SWINDON TOWN: CHRISTIAN Roberts has vowed to emerge from a two-week lay-off firing on all cylinders after revealing he has been playing with a knee injury for the past six weeks. more...
‘Thorpe will be a threat to us’
SWINDON TOWN: AARON Brown has warned his Town teammates that former County Ground striker Tony Thorpe is still one of the best in the business. more...
Wise challenges his strikers
SWINDON TOWN: DENNIS Wise believes the pressure is on in Town's striking department with loan signing Alex Rhodes showing his new colleagues the way to goal this week. more...
‘No more play-offs’
SWINDON TOWN: CHRISTIAN Roberts is determined to avoid any more play-off pain as he bids to hit the goal-trail to ensure Town stay away from the end-of-season lottery. more...
New signing Rhodes sets his sights on scoring goals
SWINDON TOWN: ALEX Rhodes admits there was a wow factor' when he first arrived for Town training but is now fully focused on adding the goal factor' so badly missing in recent weeks. more...
Swindon And Proud Campaign
It’s food for thought!
A GROUP of nursery school children have been doing their bit for the homeless people of Swindon. more...
Swindon Football
Zurich go for the hat-trick!
FOOTBALL: ZURICH begin the defence of the Adver Cup this weekend looking to retain the trophy for the third successive season. more...
‘Lose and I walk’
FOOTBALL: HIGHWORTH Town boss John Fisher has admitted defeat this weekend could cost him his job. more...
Wilts clubs bid for cup upsets
FOOTBALL - Wiltshire Senior Cup: Wiltshire League Premier Division clubs will be looking to cause a few shocks in the Wiltshire Senior Cup when they take on higher opposition. more...
Collier calls for a chain reaction
FOOTBALL - Southern League: SWINDON Supermarine boss Mark Collier is looking for the right reaction from last week's humiliating 5-3 home defeat against Hillingdon when his side travel to Luther Blissett's Chesham United, writes STEVE BUTT. more...
Perrin recalls Seavill in bid for victory
FOOTBALL: DARREN Perrin has recalled winger Sean Seavill to the Chippenham squad for tomorrow's trip to Tiverton Town. more...
Swindon General Sport
Howell recovers in Las Vegas
GOLF: DAVID Howell recovered from a slow start at the Frys.com Open in Las Vegas to finish two-under par. more...
Swindon Half Marathon News
Montague missing defence of crown
THE Swindon Half-Marathon will crown a new champion on Sunday (11am). 2005 race victor Nathan Montague does not line up in the 13.1-mile race due to injury. more...
Swindon Ice Hockey
‘Here we go’
ICE HOCKEY: OUR season starts here' is Ken Forshee's message to his Swindon npower Wildcats players this weekend. more...
Swindon Letters
Will Tony Blair keep any of promises to nation?
I AM sure all your readers are aware that the Prime Minister has spectacularly failed to keep his promise "that by 2001 everyone would have access to an NHS dentist". more...
Looking at our history is liberating
OCTOBER 16, 2006, is the 60th anniversary of a seminal date - the end of the Third Reich. more...
Prisons are like Butlins
IN report after report HM Inspector of Prisons Anne Owers criticises conditions in our gaols. more...
What is the deal with Headlands then?
SO often the letters from certain individuals have an obvious political inference, regardless of which party one supports, and as I believe everybody is entitled to an opinion, I usually read, inwardly digest and shrug my shoulders! more...
Asbestos is no joking matter
IS it possible for Keith Ratcliffe to sink any lower with his comments (SA, September 19)? more...
Just use the loo
THERE is no excuse for men and women urinating on footpaths or on public thoroughfares in the downtown area of Swindon. more...
Swindon Music
Harry Harris - Blunsdon House Hotel
October 15, 2006 Swindon: Pianist Paul Harry' Harris has played with everyone who is anyone, from Englebert Humperdink to Charlotte Church to David Bowie and James Belushi. more...
Statetrooper - Corn Hall
October 14, 2006 Cirencester: Statetrooper were formed in 1985, originally a solo venture for Gary Barden after the break-up of the highly successful Michael Schenker Group. more...
Statetrooper - Corn Hall
October 14, 2006 Cirencester: Statetrooper were formed in 1985, originally a solo venture for Gary Barden after the break-up of the highly successful Michael Schenker Group. more...
Swindon News
Man attacked in town underpass
A 33-YEAR-OLD man was robbed as he walked along the underpass from The Parade to the Bus Station. more...
How did Nicole, 6, escape from school?
THE parents of a six-year old girl are furious after she managed to escape from school during the lunch break by scaling a fence. more...
How did Nicole, 6, escape from school?
THE parents of a six-year old girl are furious after she managed to escape from school during the lunch break by scaling a fence. more...
Enforcement notice served to travellers
Travellers who have turned the main car park at Avebury into a caravan site, have forced an enforcement notice to be served on the National Trust. more...
Council assets to go under the hammer
COUNCIL assets valued at more than £4.5m will be sold off at auction next week. more...
School recognised for its teaching of pupils with dyslexia
PINEHURST Infant School is the first in Swindon to become a specialist in dyslexia teaching. more...
Waz hopes to stride into model job
NEW College student Waz Ashayer could soon be leaving the classroom behind and hitting the catwalk instead. more...
Waz hopes to stride into model job
NEW College student Waz Ashayer could soon be leaving the classroom behind and hitting the catwalk instead. more...
Police call on public to help trace this man
SWINDON Police want to speak to 23-year-old Christopher Jones in connection with allegations of assault and threats to kill in June and July this year. more...
Top police officer is heading back to his roots
WILTSHIRE Police are on the look-out for a new Assistant Chief Constable, after Peter Vaughan announced he is leaving. more...
House prices have trebled in decade
HOUSE prices in Swindon have increased by 181 per cent in the last 10 years. more...
House prices have trebled in decade
HOUSE prices in Swindon have increased by 181 per cent in the last 10 years. more...
Not a patch on our pumpkins!
THEIR scary, candlelit faces are often associated with Halloween. more...
In the dark over lights
FAULTY streetlights along a Stratton walkway are putting passers-by at risk, according to a resident who lives nearby. more...
Restaurants nearby get the all-clear
DINERS and fast food fans have been reassured that restaurants and takeaways near the cockroach-infested Basmati Tandoori have been given the all-clear. more...
Restaurants nearby get the all-clear
DINERS and fast food fans have been reassured that restaurants and takeaways near the cockroach-infested Basmati Tandoori have been given the all-clear. more...
Ex-con found with air rifle
A CONVICTED armed robber is looking down the barrel of another jail term after being caught in possession of an air rifle. more...
It’s food for thought!
A GROUP of nursery school children have been doing their bit for the homeless people of Swindon. more...
Council set to join with congestion charge firm
THE company responsible for managing London's congestion charge scheme is the preferred bidder to become Swindon Council's strategic partner. more...
Don’t rubbish our rules, says council
"WE have the right to tell people what they can and can not put in their dustbin and can prosecute anyone who ignores the rules", says Swindon Council. more...
Don’t rubbish our rules, says council
"WE have the right to tell people what they can and can not put in their dustbin and can prosecute anyone who ignores the rules", says Swindon Council. more...
Road is to close during the night
MOTORISTS are being warned to expect overnight road closures on the A419 later this month. more...
Interim Asbo for boy facing court
A TEENAGER accused of terrorising the people of Pinehurst has been given an interim Asbo. more...
We need bus back, claims a pensioner
WHEN Thamesdown Transport stopped running a bus service that acted as a lifeline to residents in the Kingshill area Rita Hawkins knew she had to do something. more...
Students get crash course in the movies
YOUNG people from schools and colleges in Swindon will be taking part in National Schools Film Week, which gets under way on Monday. more...
Michael set for a marathon effort
Michael Doran is set to get a graduation present he will never forget - and he will be doing his bit for charity too. more...
Michael set for a marathon effort
Michael Doran is set to get a graduation present he will never forget - and he will be doing his bit for charity too. more...
Love on the dancefloor
HAROLD Miles flew with the Royal Air Force against the German Luftwaffe during the war, but the mission he is most proud of is courting his future wife Greta. more...
Love on the dancefloor
HAROLD Miles flew with the Royal Air Force against the German Luftwaffe during the war, but the mission he is most proud of is courting his future wife Greta. more...
Smiths is soaring
RETAIL heavyweight WH Smith has announced a huge increase in profits. more...
I bet I know why people do not come to church
Every week religious leaders share their thoughts with Swindon Advertiser readers. Today's guest columnist is the Rt Rev Dr Lee Rayfield, the Bishop of Swindon. more...
Prospect drivers race speed past money target
A GROUP of women who put the pedal to the metal to raise cash for a Swindon charity have exceeded all expectations. more...
Swindon Rugby
Brown sees Frome for improvement
RUGBY: SWINDON coach John Brown is convinced brighter times are around the corner for his winless side. more...
Times Chippenhem Town Fc
Heat is on Perrin after third defeat
SOUTHERN PREMIER Chippenham Town 0, Merthyr Tydfil 1 DARREN Perrin admitted he felt "under pressure" after Chippenham lost three games in a row for the first time under his leadership. more...
Snoddy deserves to keep his place
STEVE Perrin believes Chris Snoddy should keep the number one jersey at Chippenham Town after his terrific display against Merthyr Tydfil. more...
Milsom’s ready for a battle
PAUL Milsom says Chippenham can expect a rough ride tomorrow when they visit his former club Tiverton Town. more...
Who’s next in line for the exit door?
SOUTHERN LEAGUE CHIPPENHAM Town players will travel to Tiverton tomorrow knowing one more poor performance could spell the end of their careers at Hardenhuish Park. more...
Fans get a chance to quiz the manager
CHIPPENHAM Town Supporters' Club chairman Will Hulbert has welcomed plans to hold a meet the manager' session at Hardenhuish Park. more...
Times Football
Biddestone suffer second defeat
BIDDESTONE'S defensive frailties were ruthlessly exposed last night as they slumped to a 4-2 defeat at Larkhall Athletic in the Toolstation league First Division. more...
Fluke goal helps keep Town top of the pile
HELLENIC LEAGUE Trowbridge Town 1, Banbury United Reserves 0 A FLUKE goal direct from a corner kick sent Trowbridge seven points clear at the top of the Hellenic League Division One West. more...
It’s men versus boys in derby
WESSEX LEAGUE Laverstock and Ford 2, Warminster Town 0 PETER Russell says Warminster must learn to mix it with the big boys to keep their heads above water in the Wessex League. more...
Saints hit back for vital victory
TROWBRIDGE LEAGUE NORTH Bradley Saints fought back from a goal down to beat FC Northbridge 5-2 in their top of the table battle in Division One Northbridge made the entire early running against leaders Saints. more...
Cup clash a welcome break for Hodkinson
Cadbury Heath 3, Bradford Town 0 MARK Hodkinson hopes the Wilts Senior Cup clash with Hellenic League outfit Highworth Town tomorrow will provide the turning point in Bradford's season. more...
Biddestone set to sign Banks
Larkhall Athletic 4, Biddestone 2 GARY Banks must be having second thoughts about his planned moved to Biddestone after watching his new team-mates limp to defeat at Plain Ham. more...
Calne use get out of jail card in extra time
FA VASE Calne Town 4, Pewsey Vale 3 SIMON Hillier admits Calne got out of jail on Saturday after surrendering a two goal lead against Pewsey Vale in the FA Vase. more...
Award is not just for me, says modest boss Crabtree
FA VASE Poole Town 1, Frome Town 3 ANDY Crabtree had double cause to celebrate this week when he was named Toolstation Premier Division manager of the month, just 24 hours after Frome knocked Poole out of the FA Vase. more...
Kelvin’s ready to walk away
Melksham Town 0, Welton Rovers 0 KELVIN Highmore threatened to quit as Melksham manager on Saturday night after what he described as his most humilating day in football. more...
Toby fires Corsham to the top
Radstock Town 0, Corsham Town 6 TOBY Colbourne fired Corsham back to the top of the Premier Division table with a stunning hat-trick against Radstock on Tuesday night. more...
Toby fires Corsham to the top
Radstock Town 0, Corsham Town 6 TOBY Colbourne fired Corsham back to the top of the Premier Division table with a stunning hat-trick against Radstock on Tuesday night. more...
Lye wins last chance
CORSHAM Town midfielder Scott Lye is dreaming of a future in professional football after landing a trial with Bristol Rovers. more...
Times General Sport
Quiet man Russell wins two golds
POWERLIFTING: TROWBRIDGE powerhouse Russell Glasscock added to his impressive haul of medals with two golds at the South West bench press and dead lift championships. more...
Fun run boosts cancer charity
ATHLETICS: BOX hosted the annual village Fun Run on Sunday with children and adults competing to raise funds for Bath Cancer Support. more...
Vannessa wins at dressage winter league
EQUESTRIAN: THERE was success for local riders in the Allen and Page Winter Dressage League at Warminster Saddle Club on Sunday. more...
Veterans cruise to cup victory
HOCKEY City of Bath Veterans 1, West Wilts Veterans 7 WEST Wilts Veterans eased through to the next round of the HA Veterans (over 40) Cup with an emphatic win over their near neighbours. more...
Carnival joy for Moore
MOTOR RACING: BRADFORD ON AVON racer Ed Moore finally claimed victory in Castle Combe's annual showpiece event - the Melton Concrete Products Formula Ford 1600 Carnival - at the circuit's season closing meeting on Saturday. more...
Times Letters
Pigeons: was it fair or foul?
SOMETHING must be done to stop these women feeding the pigeons. This morning (Sunday) I drove over the Town Bridge at 7.30am, there were pigeons everywhere and the mess and feathers by the Townbridge Garage, well! more...
Town Hall is worth saving
FOLLOWING the letters published last week and the comments from the Member of Parliament, I must clarify the present situation regarding the Town Hall. more...
Stop the yobs
WE would be very interested to know if we are the only residents in the Holbrook Park area of Trowbridge to be fed up to the back teeth of the dreadful racket that emanates from the car park in McDonalds on Bradley Road, Trowbridge. more...
Join the fight
IN 2005 I was one of eight million people who took part in the Make Poverty History campaign. more...
Roads a joke
YOUR correspondent B. Bronson is absolutely right about the road closures around Melksham. Our county council highways dept, not content with closing Sandridge Hill for long enough to build a motorway to the moon, has seen fit to close the bridge at Lacock for several weeks, causing a long diversion via Chippenham to get to Calne. more...
Advice on care
HELP the Aged's research on attitudes towards paying for care revealed the widespread confusion among those approaching retirement age around paying for the care they may need in later life. more...
Advice on care
HELP the Aged's research on attitudes towards paying for care revealed the widespread confusion among those approaching retirement age around paying for the care they may need in later life. more...
Chance or a lost opportunity?
ON Saturday September 30 it was my duty to welcome councillors of the Cabinet of West Wiltshire District Council, including leader Cllr Sarah Content, to the Rachel Fowler Centre in Melksham where they were to hold an open forum to enable members of the public to meet and discuss topics of local interest to them. more...
Unfair report
REGARDING the article in yesterday's (October 6) Wiltshire Times entitled Care home noise driving us crazy', your report included several inaccuracies about Elizabeth Lodge, which is situated near Trowbridge College. more...
Credit where due
ON October 6 I went on the Hopper bus to Bath Hospital for a medical examination. I was there 30 minutes. more...
Thank you all
A HUGE thank-you to everyone who played a part in helping to organise my 30th birthday party. I asked for donations instead of presents to The Air Ambulance, who rely solely on donations to keep in the air, and whose hard work is vital in helping so many people. more...
Owners must take the lead
RECENT incidents in which dogs have attacked children have shocked the public and made everyone aware of the danger that dogs can pose. more...
Times Rugby
Coleman forced to quit
WESTBURY rugby star Rich Coleman says he's devastated after a serious shoulder injury ended his playing career. more...
Injury-hit Westbury go under
Slough 37, Westbury 0 INJURY-hit Westbury fell at the first hurdle in the EDF Senior Vase on Saturday against a physical Slough outfit. more...
Alfie leads the way for CATs
MINI RUGBY: EXCELLENT running and tagging saw CAT's under sevens gain second place at the the Wootton Bassett festival on Sunday. more...
New-look Bradford fall at first hurdle
Broadmoor Staff 44, Bradford on Avon 12 BRADFORD'S second string got a thorough examination from the hospital staff before they were diagnosed with defeat in Berkshire. more...
Easy derby win leaves skipper far from happy
Trowbridge 32, Devizes 10 TROWBRIDGE proved far too strong for rivals Devizes, despite putting on their "worst performance of the season." more...
Young CATs impress
MELKSHAM-CATs finished runners-up at the Wootton Bassett under 10s festival. more...
Times Wiltshire News
Services are poor, says boss
HEALTH Secretary Patricia Hewitt, above, said trusts which could not handle their finances were providing a poor quality of service. more...
‘Weak’ rating for all our NHS trusts
HEALTH services in west Wiltshire are among the bottom nine per cent in the country, according to figures released yesterday. more...
Pathways decision – no news
A TIMETABLE for when a decision will be made on the Pathways for Changes review will be decided next month. more...
Party joins fight on cuts
THE Socialist Party has organised a public meeting to call for an end to NHS cutbacks in west Wiltshire. more...
RUH earns ‘an improvement’
THE Royal United Hospital, Bath, has been rated as weak' in its use of resources but was given a fair' score in relation to quality of services. more...
MP criticises veil comments
WEST Wilts MP Andrew Murrison has criticised Jack Straw's comments about the wearing of veils by Muslim women. more...
MP criticises veil comments
WEST Wilts MP Andrew Murrison has criticised Jack Straw's comments about the wearing of veils by Muslim women. more...
Homes plan for car park
THE latest proposal to turn a west Wiltshire car park into affordable housing is to go before planners. more...
Help on offer to Polish staff
A SERIES of workshops designed to help Polish migrant workers settle into west Wiltshire will be held at Trowbridge library. more...
Police will not offer cells to Home Office
WILTSHIRE Police are not offering any of their police cells to the Home Office to ease the prison cell crisis. more...
Lifesaving water straw
A LOW-COST water purification device which could save thousands of lives in developing countries will be the subject of a presentation to west Wiltshire Rotary clubs next month. more...
Airship will take look at Druid rites
STONEHENGE will be visited by a hi-tech airship on Tuesday as the competition mounts to find the seven wonders of the modern world. more...
Trowbridge News
‘I want my dad back home’
A LITTLE boy has been left upset and confused after his dad was ordered to leave the country with only one day's notice. more...
‘I want my dad back home’
A LITTLE boy has been left upset and confused after his dad was ordered to leave the country with only one day's notice. more...
‘I want my dad back home’
A LITTLE boy has been left upset and confused after his dad was ordered to leave the country with only one day's notice. more...
Premiership trophy on show
THE jewel in the crown of English football came to Trowbridge yesterday. more...
Bid to ban travellers
RESIDENTS in a hamlet near Semington have put together a petition to stop travellers using a lane close to their homes as a campsite. more...
Rocket inspires dreams of space
SPACE adventures filled the minds of youngsters at a Trowbridge school this week. more...
Rocket inspires dreams of space
SPACE adventures filled the minds of youngsters at a Trowbridge school this week. more...
End of the line for pre-school
NOAH'S Ark Pre-School, which is based in the grounds of Margaret Stancomb School in British Row, Trowbridge, is to close. more...
Skate ramps in church for ‘cool’ young Christians
ROLLERBLADERS, skateboarders and BMX riders were among visitors to a Trowbridge church at the weekend. more...
Skate ramps in church for ‘cool’ young Christians
ROLLERBLADERS, skateboarders and BMX riders were among visitors to a Trowbridge church at the weekend. more...
Cliff Skinner dies at the age of 66
A TROWBRIDGE man who was well known in the town for running the old open air swimming pool has died at the age of 66. more...
Snooker world mourns Hunter
TROWBRIDGE snooker star Stephen Lee has paid a glowing tribute to his friend and fellow player Paul Hunter who died this week at the age of just 27. more...
Snooker world mourns Hunter
TROWBRIDGE snooker star Stephen Lee has paid a glowing tribute to his friend and fellow player Paul Hunter who died this week at the age of just 27. more...
Postie quits to be a magician
PULLING rabbits from a hat has tempted one Trowbridge postman away from his day job. more...
Dream holiday is all at sea for cruise couple
A DREAM cruise turned into a nightmare for a couple from Trowbridge when their luxury liner was hit by a hurricane, turned away from ports and a passenger died on board. more...
Dream holiday is all at sea for cruise couple
A DREAM cruise turned into a nightmare for a couple from Trowbridge when their luxury liner was hit by a hurricane, turned away from ports and a passenger died on board. more...
Man linked to baseball bat attack
A 48-YEAR-OLD man has appeared at Swindon Crown Court on charges linked to an alleged attack in Southwick. more...
Dad comes clean for charity
A DARING dad gritted his teeth and braved a full body wax for the sake of his little boy. more...
Vest tribute to player
THE number worn by talented basketball player Matthew Bromley, who was killed in a road accident in May, will never be used by his team again, but will be kept as a permanent memorial to his talent. more...
Man died after taking ‘single ecstasy tablet’
A CORONER warned there is no such thing as a safe ecstasy pill after a man died after seemingly taking just one tablet. more...
Man died after taking ‘single ecstasy tablet’
A CORONER warned there is no such thing as a safe ecstasy pill after a man died after seemingly taking just one tablet. more...
Club for disabled makes plea for more volunteers
A UNIQUE club offering a lifeline to people with disabilities is facing an uncertain future. more...
Happy 80th at work
AGE has certainly been no limit for one worker at a Trowbridge firm. more...
Happy 80th at work
AGE has certainly been no limit for one worker at a Trowbridge firm. more...
Proposals for £180k train station revamp
RAIL users in Trowbridge could soon be starting their journey in style as the train station gets a much-needed revamp. more...
Proposals for £180k train station revamp
RAIL users in Trowbridge could soon be starting their journey in style as the train station gets a much-needed revamp. more...
Man hit by train
A MAN has died after he was hit by a train in Trowbridge last night more...
Charity climber to tackle Kilimanjaro
CHARITY climber Paul Stratton has taken his attempt to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro so seriously he spent the last week before his trip sleeping in an oxygen-deprived tent. more...
Charity climber to tackle Kilimanjaro
CHARITY climber Paul Stratton has taken his attempt to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro so seriously he spent the last week before his trip sleeping in an oxygen-deprived tent. more...
Charity climber to tackle Kilimanjaro
CHARITY climber Paul Stratton has taken his attempt to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro so seriously he spent the last week before his trip sleeping in an oxygen-deprived tent. more...
Thief stole £100 from charity box
A THIEF stole a charity box containing £100 destined for the Dorothy House hospice at Winsley. more...
Homes plan gets go-ahead
A 38-HOME development has been given the go-ahead in Hilperton despite the objections of the parish council and local residents. more...
Yobs target charity shop windows
VANDALS went on a window-smashing spree last Wednesday night, targeting a charity shop as one of their victims. more...
New look for Sally Army hall
TODDLERS and their mums and dads enjoyed a morning of fun on Thursday in the newly refurbished hall of the Salvation Army. more...
Warminster News
Sick mum wins compensation
A MOTHER-of-three left brain damaged by an allergic reaction to medicine she was given within hours of giving birth to a daughter has won a compensation deal worth millions. more...
Children step back in time
HISTORY was brought to life at a primary school near Warminster as pupils went back to Tudor times. more...
Mayor ‘saddened’ by racist graffiti
THE mayor of Warminster has said she forgives thugs who scrawled racist graffiti over the walls of her home. more...
Warminster by-elections next month
TWO by-elections are taking place in Warminster for vacancies on both the district and county council. more...
Warminster by-elections next month
TWO by-elections are taking place in Warminster for vacancies on both the district and county council. more...
Pupils prepare for curtain up
REHEARSALS are in their final stages for Kingdown School's production of My Fair Lady. more...
Best paw forward for charity
POOCHES raised pounds at Longleat House on Sunday by taking part in the 16th biennial Paw Trek. more...
Westbury News
Everything’s coming up roses in garden
A COMMUNITY hall opened its doors to invited guests on Friday to celebrate the transformation of a weedy wasteland into an attractive sensory garden. more...
Paperboy finds man hanging in car park
A FATHER was found hanging from a tree behind a village pub by a paperboy on Saturday morning. more...
£500 fine for death threat over gossip
A MEMBER of a travelling family who told a secondhand car salesman he would beat him to death because he thought he had spread gossip about him has been ordered to pay a £500 fine. more...
Back to drawing board
PLASTIC bags got a new lease of life on Saturday as Matravers School, in Westbury, hosted its second Big Draw Day. more...
Back to drawing board
PLASTIC bags got a new lease of life on Saturday as Matravers School, in Westbury, hosted its second Big Draw Day. more...
Wiltshire News
Runners show that they care
Carers Support North Wilts officer Sue McShea and staff from Gym UK in Chippenham will be taking part in the Swindon Half Marathon on Sunday. more...
Salisbury Journal News
New Canons installed
Four ministers within the diocese have all accepted the invitation to be installed as Canons of the Cathedral. They were installed on Thursday, October 5 during Evensong. more...
Organ recital
Sarah Baldock, Assistant Director of Music at Winchester Cathedral, gives the prestigious Emery Organ Recital on Wednesday October 25 at 7.30pm bringing to a close in spectacular style this year's Organ Recital Series at Salisbury Cathedral. more...
Piano recital
The next recital in this year's piano recital series in the Cathedral will be performed on the Bluthner concert grand piano by the Cathedral's musicians - David Halls, Daniel Cook, Timothy Hone and the new Organ Scholar, Timothy Ravalde - on Sunday October 15 at 7.30pm. more...
The Friends of Salisbury Cathedral
The Friends' Christmas cards are now on sale. There are two designs this year: one large (A5) and one small (A6). The large card shows the Cathedral in snow, seen from the south-west. There are five cards in a pack. The small card is an unusual aerial view of the Cathedral and comes with ten cards in a pack. Each pack costs £3.50. Please call into the office (Tuesday - Friday) and help to support the Friends by buying your cards from us. more...
Amnesty International: October
Mikhail Trepashkin, a lawyer and former security service officer, is serving a four year prison sentence following a trial that appeared to be politically motivated and unfair. He suffers from asthma, which is worsening in custody. more...
Ex-chorister star of Film Festival
Cathedral choir by candlelight
The Cathedral Choir perform Howells Requiem and other works by Howells and Britten on Monday November 6 at 7.30pm in the Cathedral. more...
Faith in the Future
At the beginning of this month we will be publishing, in its finished form, Faith in the Future a statement of the Cathedral's long term strategy. It will set out in a very clear format our core values, purpose and vision. more...
Apprentice to craftsman
The Cathedral's apprentice to the Stained Glass Department, Tom Clarke, has successfully completed his apprenticeship. Tom joined the Stained Glass department in August 2001 and has undergone a four year apprenticeship plus a further improver year. He officially qualified as a Craftsman once he had received his signed indentures from the Chapter Clerk. more...
Salisbury Journal Sport
Green light for Tommy
NICK Holmes has reported that Tommy Widdrington is in good shape ahead of Saturday's FA Cup tie at Eastleigh. more...
Admission prices/directions
ADMISSION prices at Eastleigh for Saturday's FA Cup tie are as follows: Adults £9, Senior Citizens £5, six-to-18-year-olds £5, five-year-old and under are admitted free. more...
Bookies make Whites slight favourites
SALISBURY-based Independent Bookmakers have made the Whites slight favourites to progress in the FA Cup at the expense of Conference South rivals Eastleigh tomorrow. more...
Youth team march on
SALISBURY City's youth team are through to the next round of the FA Youth Cup following a 7-1 win away at Chalfont St Peter last night. more...
Swindon Advertiser News
Nick gears up for his cycling challenge
THE prospect of turning 40 spurred Nick Fiore into training to cycle around the highest lake in the world for Macmillan Cancer Support. more...
Dad runs to say thanks
EVER since seven-year-old Mitchell Lawrence was born he has been in and out of hospital. The Ruskin Junior School pupil was born with a serious bowel condition which meant he couldn't go to the toilet. more...
Bob’s trolley dash will stock up the Foodbank
A SHOPPING trolley plucked from the depths of one of Swindon's streams will be flying round the half-marathon course tomorrow. more...
Readers don’t want extension of free buses
SWINDON Council should not spend an extra £1.1m a year to extend the free bus pass scheme for pensioners. more...
Prospect drivers race speed past money target
A GROUP of women who put the pedal to the metal to raise cash for a Swindon charity have exceeded all expectations. more...
How did Nicole, 6, escape from school?
THE parents of a six-year old girl are furious after she managed to escape from school during the lunch break by scaling a fence. more...
Enforcement notice served to travellers
Travellers who have turned the main car park at Avebury into a caravan site, have forced an enforcement notice to be served on the National Trust. more...
Council assets to go under the hammer
COUNCIL assets valued at more than £4.5m will be sold off at auction next week. more...
School recognised for its teaching of pupils with dyslexia
PINEHURST Infant School is the first in Swindon to become a specialist in dyslexia teaching. more...
Waz hopes to stride into model job
NEW College student Waz Ashayer could soon be leaving the classroom behind and hitting the catwalk instead. more...
Police call on public to help trace this man
SWINDON Police want to speak to 23-year-old Christopher Jones in connection with allegations of assault and threats to kill in June and July this year. more...
Man attacked in town underpass
A 33-YEAR-OLD man was robbed as he walked along the underpass from The Parade to the Bus Station. more...
Top police officer is heading back to his roots
WILTSHIRE Police are on the look-out for a new Assistant Chief Constable, after Peter Vaughan announced he is leaving. more...
House prices have trebled in decade
HOUSE prices in Swindon have increased by 181 per cent in the last 10 years. more...
Not a patch on our pumpkins!
THEIR scary, candlelit faces are often associated with Halloween. more...
In the dark over lights
FAULTY streetlights along a Stratton walkway are putting passers-by at risk, according to a resident who lives nearby. more...
Restaurants nearby get the all-clear
DINERS and fast food fans have been reassured that restaurants and takeaways near the cockroach-infested Basmati Tandoori have been given the all-clear. more...
Ex-con found with air rifle
A CONVICTED armed robber is looking down the barrel of another jail term after being caught in possession of an air rifle. more...
It’s food for thought!
A GROUP of nursery school children have been doing their bit for the homeless people of Swindon. more...
Council set to join with congestion charge firm
THE company responsible for managing London's congestion charge scheme is the preferred bidder to become Swindon Council's strategic partner. more...
Don’t rubbish our rules, says council
"WE have the right to tell people what they can and can not put in their dustbin and can prosecute anyone who ignores the rules", says Swindon Council. more...
Road is to close during the night
MOTORISTS are being warned to expect overnight road closures on the A419 later this month. more...
Interim Asbo for boy facing court
A TEENAGER accused of terrorising the people of Pinehurst has been given an interim Asbo. more...
We need bus back, claims a pensioner
WHEN Thamesdown Transport stopped running a bus service that acted as a lifeline to residents in the Kingshill area Rita Hawkins knew she had to do something. more...
Students get crash course in the movies
YOUNG people from schools and colleges in Swindon will be taking part in National Schools Film Week, which gets under way on Monday. more...
Michael set for a marathon effort
Michael Doran is set to get a graduation present he will never forget - and he will be doing his bit for charity too. more...
Love on the dancefloor
HAROLD Miles flew with the Royal Air Force against the German Luftwaffe during the war, but the mission he is most proud of is courting his future wife Greta. more...
Smiths is soaring
RETAIL heavyweight WH Smith has announced a huge increase in profits. more...
I bet I know why people do not come to church
Every week religious leaders share their thoughts with Swindon Advertiser readers. Today's guest columnist is the Rt Rev Dr Lee Rayfield, the Bishop of Swindon. more...
Swindon Advertiser Sport
Wilts clubs bid for cup upsets
FOOTBALL - Wiltshire Senior Cup: Wiltshire League Premier Division clubs will be looking to cause a few shocks in the Wiltshire Senior Cup when they take on higher opposition. more...
Collier calls for a chain reaction
FOOTBALL - Southern League: SWINDON Supermarine boss Mark Collier is looking for the right reaction from last week's humiliating 5-3 home defeat against Hillingdon when his side travel to Luther Blissett's Chesham United, writes STEVE BUTT. more...
Perrin recalls Seavill in bid for victory
FOOTBALL: DARREN Perrin has recalled winger Sean Seavill to the Chippenham squad for tomorrow's trip to Tiverton Town. more...
Howell recovers in Las Vegas
GOLF: DAVID Howell recovered from a slow start at the Frys.com Open in Las Vegas to finish two-under par. more...
‘Here we go’
ICE HOCKEY: OUR season starts here' is Ken Forshee's message to his Swindon npower Wildcats players this weekend. more...
Brown sees Frome for improvement
RUGBY: SWINDON coach John Brown is convinced brighter times are around the corner for his winless side. more...
This could be the last time
SWINDON TOWN: DENNIS Wise has warned Town fans he may never make his competitive debut as the Town's young guns continue to boss the middle of the park. more...
Rest the tonic as Roberts succumbs to knee blow
SWINDON TOWN: CHRISTIAN Roberts has vowed to emerge from a two-week lay-off firing on all cylinders after revealing he has been playing with a knee injury for the past six weeks. more...
‘Thorpe will be a threat to us’
SWINDON TOWN: AARON Brown has warned his Town teammates that former County Ground striker Tony Thorpe is still one of the best in the business. more...
Wise challenges his strikers
SWINDON TOWN: DENNIS Wise believes the pressure is on in Town's striking department with loan signing Alex Rhodes showing his new colleagues the way to goal this week. more...
‘No more play-offs’
SWINDON TOWN: CHRISTIAN Roberts is determined to avoid any more play-off pain as he bids to hit the goal-trail to ensure Town stay away from the end-of-season lottery. more...
New signing Rhodes sets his sights on scoring goals
SWINDON TOWN: ALEX Rhodes admits there was a wow factor' when he first arrived for Town training but is now fully focused on adding the goal factor' so badly missing in recent weeks. more...
Zurich go for the hat-trick!
FOOTBALL: ZURICH begin the defence of the Adver Cup this weekend looking to retain the trophy for the third successive season. more...
‘Lose and I walk’
FOOTBALL: HIGHWORTH Town boss John Fisher has admitted defeat this weekend could cost him his job. more...
The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News
Drowned boater named
Police have named the boater found drowned in the Kennet and Avon Canal as Jonathan Smith. more...
Teenager killed in crash
A 17-year-old boy was killed in a single vehicle crash on the B4040 between Easton Grey and Malmesbury last night. more...
Pupils honoured
Pupils in years 7, 8 and 9 at Devizes School celebrated their achievements at a Key Stage Three awards evening. more...
Runners show that they care
Carers Support North Wilts officer Sue McShea and staff from Gym UK in Chippenham will be taking part in the Swindon Half Marathon on Sunday. more...
The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald Sport
Wiltshire badminton
Wiltshire Restricted Championships 2006/07 more...
Double gold for Devizes players
THERE were extremely strong performances by Devizes Club Members Tom Reed and Jason Parsons in the San Marcial Judo International in Spain on Saturday. more...
Strong Bristol seek revenge over Chippenham U16s
After last year's Combination Cup Final, when Chippenham narrowly beat Bristol, it was time for revenge for Bristol who won 22-5. more...
Gymnasts in Wiltshire
ONE of the top national gymnastic events in the country will be held at the Wiltshire School of Gymnastics this weekend. more...
Rally girls looking ahead
Highworth Rally duo Shelly Taunt and co-driver Julie Murphy will head into the final round of the British Rally Championship RallyMasters series in November with high hopes of becoming the title holders. more...
Corsham midfielder on Rovers trial
Corsham Town playmaker Scott Lye is on trial with Bristol Rovers. more...
Seavill back for Saturday
Winger Sean Seavill has been called back from his loan spell at Clevedon for Saturday's Southern League trip to Tiverton. more...
Wiltshire Times News
Stranded canal boats moved to new home
SIX canal boats have been transported by crane to Widbrook Marina, in Bradford on Avon, after becoming stranded in a flight of locks. more...
Postie quits to be a magician
PULLING rabbits from a hat has tempted one Trowbridge postman away from his day job. more...
‘I want my dad back home’
A LITTLE boy has been left upset and confused after his dad was ordered to leave the country with only one day's notice. more...
Treat for children as top writer opens new library
AWARD-winning author Dick King-Smith was in Melksham on Friday to open a new school library. more...
Premiership trophy on show
THE jewel in the crown of English football came to Trowbridge yesterday. more...
The Tavern adopts its first charity
A PUB in Melksham has raised £1,000 to help vulnerable and disadvantaged children in the south west. more...
Sick mum wins compensation
A MOTHER-of-three left brain damaged by an allergic reaction to medicine she was given within hours of giving birth to a daughter has won a compensation deal worth millions. more...
RAF base links up to advice service
AN advice service tailored to everyone working or living at RAF Lyneham in north Wiltshire will be launched next month. more...
School secures sixth form centre cash
A CHIPPENHAM school has secured £4.5m to pay for an extension to house its sixth form. more...
Double celebration for midwife Beryl
DELIVERING her own grandchild was the experience of a lifetime for one Trowbridge midwife at the weekend. more...
New look for Sally Army hall
TODDLERS and their mums and dads enjoyed a morning of fun on Thursday in the newly refurbished hall of the Salvation Army. more...
Rare breeds and scenic views all the year round
PHOTOGRAPHER Jon Durrant has been busy taking pictures of Bradford on Avon scenes and rare breeds of animals to produce two different calendars. more...
Services are poor, says boss
HEALTH Secretary Patricia Hewitt, above, said trusts which could not handle their finances were providing a poor quality of service. more...
Anger that weeds give the wrong impression
WEEDS and rubbish on a main route into Melksham are giving visitors a bad impression of the town, according to councillors. more...
Beating poverty
CAMPAIGNERS in the fight to stop poverty will be attempting a world record this weekend. more...
Dream holiday is all at sea for cruise couple
A DREAM cruise turned into a nightmare for a couple from Trowbridge when their luxury liner was hit by a hurricane, turned away from ports and a passenger died on board. more...
‘Weak’ rating for all our NHS trusts
HEALTH services in west Wiltshire are among the bottom nine per cent in the country, according to figures released yesterday. more...
Man linked to baseball bat attack
A 48-YEAR-OLD man has appeared at Swindon Crown Court on charges linked to an alleged attack in Southwick. more...
Pathways decision – no news
A TIMETABLE for when a decision will be made on the Pathways for Changes review will be decided next month. more...
Party joins fight on cuts
THE Socialist Party has organised a public meeting to call for an end to NHS cutbacks in west Wiltshire. more...
Tractor cortege reflects farmer’s love of country
A FARMER from Melksham who died in his sleep will be carried by tractor to his funeral today. more...
RUH earns ‘an improvement’
THE Royal United Hospital, Bath, has been rated as weak' in its use of resources but was given a fair' score in relation to quality of services. more...
Paperboy finds man hanging in car park
A FATHER was found hanging from a tree behind a village pub by a paperboy on Saturday morning. more...
Dad comes clean for charity
A DARING dad gritted his teeth and braved a full body wax for the sake of his little boy. more...
£500 fine for death threat over gossip
A MEMBER of a travelling family who told a secondhand car salesman he would beat him to death because he thought he had spread gossip about him has been ordered to pay a £500 fine. more...
Children step back in time
HISTORY was brought to life at a primary school near Warminster as pupils went back to Tudor times. more...
Joy as council restores care for MS victim
MULTIPLE sclerosis sufferer Mary McGee and her husband James are celebrating this week and say they have won their fight against social care cuts. more...
Bid to ban travellers
RESIDENTS in a hamlet near Semington have put together a petition to stop travellers using a lane close to their homes as a campsite. more...
Vest tribute to player
THE number worn by talented basketball player Matthew Bromley, who was killed in a road accident in May, will never be used by his team again, but will be kept as a permanent memorial to his talent. more...
Help on offer to Polish staff
A SERIES of workshops designed to help Polish migrant workers settle into west Wiltshire will be held at Trowbridge library. more...
Rocket inspires dreams of space
SPACE adventures filled the minds of youngsters at a Trowbridge school this week. more...
Mayor ‘saddened’ by racist graffiti
THE mayor of Warminster has said she forgives thugs who scrawled racist graffiti over the walls of her home. more...
Vineyard’s rich pickings
A TOUCH of the great French tradition of the vendage - the grape harvest - came to Wiltshire this week. more...
Back to drawing board
PLASTIC bags got a new lease of life on Saturday as Matravers School, in Westbury, hosted its second Big Draw Day. more...
End of the line for pre-school
NOAH'S Ark Pre-School, which is based in the grounds of Margaret Stancomb School in British Row, Trowbridge, is to close. more...
Man died after taking ‘single ecstasy tablet’
A CORONER warned there is no such thing as a safe ecstasy pill after a man died after seemingly taking just one tablet. more...
Skate ramps in church for ‘cool’ young Christians
ROLLERBLADERS, skateboarders and BMX riders were among visitors to a Trowbridge church at the weekend. more...
Cliff Skinner dies at the age of 66
A TROWBRIDGE man who was well known in the town for running the old open air swimming pool has died at the age of 66. more...
Residents furious at illegal parking
CHILDREN will be killed if dangerous parking outside a Bradford on Avon primary school continues, according to a group of concerned residents. more...
MP criticises veil comments
WEST Wilts MP Andrew Murrison has criticised Jack Straw's comments about the wearing of veils by Muslim women. more...
PCT rated among worst in country
A DEBT-RIDDEN primary care trust covering north Wiltshire has been given a poor bill of health in a national NHS review released yesterday. more...
Club for disabled makes plea for more volunteers
A UNIQUE club offering a lifeline to people with disabilities is facing an uncertain future. more...
Centre’s healthy treats
CHILDREN attending a sports centre's half term club will be given healthy meal and snack alternatives as part of a drive by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver. more...
Computer design earns laptop prize
A NINE-YEAR-OLD girl from Chippenham has won her school £500 worth of computer equipment. Laura Todd, who attends St Peter's Primary School in Chippenham, won a competition organised by North Wiltshire District Council, to design a way for people to contact the authority in 2020. more...
‘I woke up in a hospital gown’
A MOTHER of three from Neston had a lucky escape after being involved in a head-on crash with a suspected stolen car. more...
Back home safe and sound
WHEN eight-year-old Murphy mysteriously went missing, his owners searched gardens, alleyways and even the railway bank for any sign of him. more...
Happy 80th at work
AGE has certainly been no limit for one worker at a Trowbridge firm. more...
Ladies rise to the challenge
UP to 150 women from all across Wiltshire took part in a charity driving challenge at RAF Lyneham on Sunday. more...
Warminster by-elections next month
TWO by-elections are taking place in Warminster for vacancies on both the district and county council. more...
Bottle attack thug jailed
THE victim of a brutal bottle attack has welcomed the jail sentence handed to the thug who assaulted him and said he hopes prison will make his attacker a better man. more...
New way to cook an egg
A Chippenham inventor has discovered a novel way to cook an egg. more...
Bollards may be replaced
CORSHAM could see its ornamental bollards replaced if a town council request for money is granted. more...
It’s a double date for the Princess
STAFF at the Citizens' Advice Bureau in Chippenham will brush with royalty on Wednesday when Princess Anne pays them a visit. more...
Bat colony gets central heating
A COLONY of endangered bats are being treated to a central heating system at a housing development in Notton near Lacock. more...
Balloons to help St Barts
A BALLOON race will kick-start an appeal to raise £250,000 so repair work can be carried out on an 800-year-old church spire. more...
Home plan unveiled to residents
PROPOSALS for building affordable homes in a north Wiltshire parish have been unveiled to residents. more...
Help make a difference
A CHARITY is calling for volunteers to support its work with disabled people in Kington Langley, near Chippenham. more...
TV crew to trail Tory A-lister
A Channel 4 documentary team is to follow would-be Chippenham MP Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones over the next year. more...
Skittles fundraiser for scanner appeal
TWO friends are organising a skittles evening to raise money towards a new scanner for the Royal United Hospital, Bath. more...
Man in court over child porn charges
A MIDDLE-AGED man accused of downloading pornographic images of children on the internet appeared at Chippenham magistrates' court on Thursday. more...
Anger as road delays continue
A BUSINESSMAN believes ongoing roadworks are strangling the life out of Melksham and its surrounding villages. more...
Pupils prepare for curtain up
REHEARSALS are in their final stages for Kingdown School's production of My Fair Lady. more...
Brian struts his stuff for Breast Cancer Care
A 42-YEAR-OLD father of two who is battling breast cancer hit the catwalk last week at a glittering fashion show in aid of Breast Cancer Care. more...
Everything’s coming up roses in garden
A COMMUNITY hall opened its doors to invited guests on Friday to celebrate the transformation of a weedy wasteland into an attractive sensory garden. more...
Dancers in their final rehearsals
MORE than 150 adults and children are busy rehearsing for a production of Snow White in Melksham. more...
Youngster’s reward
A TEENAGER has been presented with an award in recognition of her work helping other people. more...
Best paw forward for charity
POOCHES raised pounds at Longleat House on Sunday by taking part in the 16th biennial Paw Trek. more...
Proposals for £180k train station revamp
RAIL users in Trowbridge could soon be starting their journey in style as the train station gets a much-needed revamp. more...
Police will not offer cells to Home Office
WILTSHIRE Police are not offering any of their police cells to the Home Office to ease the prison cell crisis. more...
Snooker world mourns Hunter
TROWBRIDGE snooker star Stephen Lee has paid a glowing tribute to his friend and fellow player Paul Hunter who died this week at the age of just 27. more...
Lifesaving water straw
A LOW-COST water purification device which could save thousands of lives in developing countries will be the subject of a presentation to west Wiltshire Rotary clubs next month. more...
Man hit by train
A MAN has died after he was hit by a train in Trowbridge last night more...
Web porn pervert let off prison term
AN ex-policeman's son caught with almost 1,000 sickening pornographic images of children stored on his computer has had a prison sentence overturned on appeal. more...
Charity climber to tackle Kilimanjaro
CHARITY climber Paul Stratton has taken his attempt to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro so seriously he spent the last week before his trip sleeping in an oxygen-deprived tent. more...
Thief stole £100 from charity box
A THIEF stole a charity box containing £100 destined for the Dorothy House hospice at Winsley. more...
Apple day is juice the thing
VISITORS to Lackham Country Park got all fruity at the weekend when they took part in the annual apple day. more...
Car blaze is blamed on battery fault
FIRE and police crews were called to Trowbridge Road, in Bradford on Avon, on Monday to attend a car fire. more...
Homes plan gets go-ahead
A 38-HOME development has been given the go-ahead in Hilperton despite the objections of the parish council and local residents. more...
Beer festival is a roaring success
IT was a successful three days for organisers of an inaugural real ale festival at a Bradford on Avon pub. more...
Yobs target charity shop windows
VANDALS went on a window-smashing spree last Wednesday night, targeting a charity shop as one of their victims. more...
Warning after crash
AN accident which left two women trapped and injured in an overturned car last Thursday has led a golf club manager to speak out about the speeds motorists reach on the bends near his premises. more...
Homes plan for car park
THE latest proposal to turn a west Wiltshire car park into affordable housing is to go before planners. more...
Airship will take look at Druid rites
STONEHENGE will be visited by a hi-tech airship on Tuesday as the competition mounts to find the seven wonders of the modern world. more...
Decision day
THE future of the Royal British Legion club in Melksham will be decided at a meeting on Monday. more...
Stylists get in the pink for charity
HAIRDRESSERS will be going pink for the rest of the month to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. more...
Wiltshire Times Sport
Wiltshire Senior Cup preview
WARMINSTER Town manager Peter Russell will have to wait for the results of a more...
Toolstation League preview
Corsham Town v Odd Down more...
Around the Southern League
TIVERTON TOWN have signed 22-year-old goalkeeper Joshua Clapham from more...
Coleman forced to quit
WESTBURY rugby star Rich Coleman says he's devastated after a serious more...
Lyneham skiers on a high
A TEAM from RAF Lyneham have won the RAF Artificial Ski Championships 2006, more...
Quiet man Russell wins two golds
POWERLIFTING: TROWBRIDGE powerhouse Russell Glasscock added to his impressive haul of medals with two golds at the South West bench press and dead lift championships. more...
Fun run boosts cancer charity
ATHLETICS: BOX hosted the annual village Fun Run on Sunday with children and adults competing to raise funds for Bath Cancer Support. more...
Vannessa wins at dressage winter league
EQUESTRIAN: THERE was success for local riders in the Allen and Page Winter Dressage League at Warminster Saddle Club on Sunday. more...
Fluke goal helps keep Town top of the pile
HELLENIC LEAGUE more...
Saints hit back for vital victory
TROWBRIDGE LEAGUE more...
It’s men versus boys in derby
WESSEX LEAGUE more...
Cup clash a welcome break for Hodkinson
Cadbury Heath 3, more...
Biddestone set to sign Banks
Larkhall Athletic 4, more...
Calne use get out of jail card in extra time
FA VASE more...
Award is not just for me, says modest boss Crabtree
FA VASE more...
Kelvin’s ready to walk away
Melksham Town 0, more...
Toby fires Corsham to the top
Radstock Town 0, more...
Heat is on Perrin after third defeat
SOUTHERN PREMIER more...
Snoddy deserves to keep his place
STEVE Perrin believes Chris Snoddy should keep the number one jersey at Chippenham Town after his terrific display against Merthyr Tydfil. more...
Milsom’s ready for a battle
PAUL Milsom says Chippenham can expect a rough ride tomorrow when they visit his former club Tiverton Town. more...
Who’s next in line for the exit door?
SOUTHERN LEAGUE more...
Fans get a chance to quiz the manager
CHIPPENHAM Town Supporters' Club chairman Will Hulbert has welcomed plans to hold a meet the manager' session at Hardenhuish Park. more...