Stories for 14 November 2006

Bowls

Westlecot march on

BOWLS: WESTLECOT men extended their winning run in the Wessex League East Region to three matches with a comprehensive win over Oxford and District, writes DAVE EATON.  more...

The elders stroll home

BOWLS: THE ELDER statesmen at Westlecot are through to the third round in the national Over 60s Double Rinks.  more...

Campaigns Change

‘It is vital that we start to make changes’

Today the Advertiser launches a campaign to highlight climate change and what we can all do to help counteract it. Here Swindon-born explorer David Hempleman-Adams explains why it's such an important matter.  more...

How you can save our planet

THE recent Stern Report on climate change painted a black picture of our future.  more...

Which way now?

EACH day Swindon residents make thousands of journeys by car, contributing high carbon emissions to the atmosphere.  more...

Making the most of energy

LEAVING the tap running while brushing your teeth can waste six litres of water. It's water that we have paid for, but will never benefit from.  more...

The real price of exotic food

AS CONSUMERS we are presented with hundreds of choices when we go food shopping.  more...

Chippenham News

Fire crews blowing bubbles

Firefighters in Trowbridge and Chippenham will now be blowing bubbles when they tackle house and car fires in their area.  more...

Chippenham Sunday League Announcements

Detail changes of club secretaries

PREMIER DIVISION: SHERSTON TOWN NEW SECRETARY:  more...

Detail changes of club secretaries

PREMIER DIVISION: SHERSTON TOWN NEW SECRETARY:  more...

Detail changes of club secretaries

PREMIER DIVISION: SHERSTON TOWN NEW SECRETARY:  more...

Detail changes of club secretaries

PREMIER DIVISION: SHERSTON TOWN NEW SECRETARY:  more...

Change of date for November's Special General Meeting

The League have moved the date of their Special General Meeting from Wednesday 15th November to WEDNESDAY 22nd NOVEMBER 2006, 7.30pm @ GLADSTONE LIBERAL CLUB, CHIPPENHAM.  more...

Chippenham Sunday League News

Eric Hughes KO cup third round draw

The draw for the Third round of the presstoprint sponsored Eric Hughes Memorial Knockout Cup has been made and the eight matches will be held over Sunday December 10 and Sunday January 14.  more...

Eric Hughes KO cup third round draw

The draw for the Third round of the presstoprint sponsored Eric Hughes Memorial Knockout Cup has been made and the eight matches will be held over Sunday December 10 and Sunday January 14.  more...

Christmas Guide

Prepare for Christmas

Christmas is coming, so make sure you've got everything ready at home.  more...

Christmas In Wiltshire

Christmas fun and fireworks

Chippenham. Christmas celebrations in Chippenham kick off on Friday November 24 in Market Place.  more...

All aboard the Christmas train

Melksham. Melksham residents take Christmas very seriously and this year there are lots of fun events to keep everyone in the festive spirit.  more...

Magical festive celebrations in historic Bath

Bath. Bath becomes a magical place at Christmas time with the festive market and a wide range of yuletide activities and events.  more...

Victorian Christmas for Westbury

Westbury. Westbury Town Council has organised a range of events starting with the switching on of the Christmas lights on Friday December 1 in the High Street.  more...

Festive fun for all

Bradford on Avon. The countdown to Christmas in Bradford on Avon begins on Friday December 1 when the town lights will be switched on by the Wiltshire Times' very own Wilbur.  more...

Lights, Santa and all the fun of the fair

Trowbridge.Fore Street in Trowbridge will be hosting a Christmas Village, complete with ice-skating rink, between November 30 and December 3.  more...

Lights, Santa and all the fun of the fair

Trowbridge. Fore Street in Trowbridge will be hosting a Christmas Village, complete with ice-skating rink, between November 30 and December 3.  more...

How bling is your house?

Trowbridge. Every Christmas in Wiltshire people across the county adorn their houses with lights, models and every other decoration imaginable to raise money for charity.  more...

Festive fun in Warminster

Warminster. Warminster will get in the festive spirit on Sunday November 26, when the switch-on ceremony will begin at 4pm, with the lights being turned on at around 5.45pm.   more...

Victorian Christmas for Westbury

Westbury. Westbury Town Council has organised a range of events starting with the switching on of the Christmas lights on Friday December 1 in the High Street.  more...

Warm glow in Corsham

Corsham. Sophisticated lights and fun competitions mark the town’s festive celebrations.  more...

Decoration Ideas

Deck the hall, living room and kitchen

Flock baubles are £19.95 for a set of four from the website www.dotcomgiftshop.com  more...

Deck the hall, living room and kitchen

Teal ornaments available from John Lewis. Visit www.johnlewis.com  more...

Deck the hall, living room and kitchen

Silver trees, £7.9 for four are from Next.  more...

Deck the hall, living room and kitchen

Silver trees, £7.99 for four are from Next.  more...

Deck the hall, living room and kitchen

Star decoration available from John Lewis. Visit www.johnlewis.com  more...

Deck th ehall, living room and kitchen

Flock baubles are £19.95 for a set of four from the website www.dotcomgiftshop.com  more...

Events

Swindon Christmas Lights 2006 - Town Centre

NOVEMBER 23 2006, SWINDON: SWINDON'S sports stars will come out to shine when the town centre's Christmas lights are turned on on Thursday, November 23.  more...

Farepakfiasco

Unison – bank must help Farepak victims

ONE of the country's biggest unions has demanded that the victims of collapsed Swindon-based Christmas hamper firm Farepak are paid back by a bank.  more...

Fashion & Beauty

Shades of Christmas

The arrival of autumn/winter spells a new season for beauty. We find out what's in style this Christmas.  more...

Sparkle this festive season

It's party time so get your glad rags on and hit the town or office party. We've got a selection of glamorous outfits to help you sparkle.  more...

Sparkle this festive season

It's party time so get your glad rags on and hit the town or office party. We've got a selection of glamorous outfits to help you sparkle.  more...

Food & Drink

Memorable mouthfuls and party food

Successful nibbles can really make a party - so with the entertaining season around the corner, we find some delicious finger food.  more...

Memorable mouthfuls and party food

Successful nibbles can really make a party - so with the entertaining season around the corner, we find some delicious finger food.  more...

Gazette Film Reviews

Casino Royale (12A) ****

Whenever a new actor has taken over the role of James Bond the producers have ensured he is accepted by the use of familiar cues, the music, the characters, the gadgets and all the old lines.  more...

Gifts

Get the gifts that you really want

Make sure you get what you really want for Christmas this year - create an online wish list with website 'All I Desire'.  more...

Grahamcarter

Town history has future dilemma

The Adver's Chronicle of Swindon came to an end on Saturday - and I climbed out of the frying pan and into the fire.  more...

Local Gift Guide

Gifts for him..

If your man is fed-up carting around a handful of chargers for all his gadgets, a revolutionary new gizmo called the SynCh could be the saviour.  more...

Gifts for him..

If your man is fed-up carting around a handful of chargers for all his gadgets, a revolutionary new gizmo called the SynCh could be the saviour.  more...

Gifts for her...

Instead of boring old socks, give her these luxury aromatherapy socks.  more...

Make the thought count

Forget pairs of socks and novelty toys. Get someone you love an unusual and personal gift this year - we take a look at weird and wonderful presents.  more...

New Forest News

Furlong site plan dumped

RINGWOOD town councillor Terry Scriven has resigned from the town planning and environment committee in protest after a new option for the development of the south-west corner of the Furlong shopping centre was dumped.  more...

Prospect @ Home Campaign

Stage set for charity acts

WHEN Lorraine Winterflood was told of her husband's cancer, it no longer seemed apt to hold a 60th birthday party for her.  more...

Salisbury City Fc News

Cup tie ticket prices and latest details

SALISBURY City has confirmed the price structure for tickets for the forthcoming FA Cup tie with Nottingham Forest.  more...

Ticket latest

FURTHER to this morning's posting concerning tickets for the forthcoming FA Cup tie with Nottingham Forest...  more...

Fleetwood match photos now in the gallery

A SELECTION of photographs from Saturday's FA Cup tie with Fleetwood Town are now viewable in the 2006/07 gallery section of this site.  more...

Youth Cup kick off

SALISBURY City's FA Youth Cup second round tie at home to Swindon Town on Thursday, November 23 will kick off at 7.30pm at the Raymond McEnhill Stadium.  more...

Show of strength at Swindon

BOTH Swindon Town and Salisbury City are expected to field strong sides for tonight's Wiltshire Premier Shield semi-final, first leg tie at the County Ground.  more...

Salisbury News

Demolished barn costs farmer dear

FARMER Richard Bruce-White has been fined £12,000 plus £2,500 in costs for demolishing a 17th century listed barn in Winterbourne Gunner just hours before specialist contractors were due to move in and save it.  more...

Demolished barn costs farmer dear

FARMER Richard Bruce-White has been fined £12,000 plus £2,500 in costs for demolishing a 17th century listed barn in Winterbourne Gunner just hours before specialist contractors were due to move in and save it.  more...

Demolished barn costs farmer dear

FARMER Richard Bruce-White has been fined £12,000 plus £2,500 in costs for demolishing a 17th century listed barn in Winterbourne Gunner just hours before specialist contractors were due to move in and save it.  more...

Caricatures to go under the hammer

SOUTH Wiltshire landowner Lord Margadale - whose grandfather John Morrison was MP for Salisbury - is selling off more family treasures.  more...

Stfc Headlines

‘Sturrock’s Saux good’

SWINDON TOWN: LEAGUE Two Swindon have a manager that could cut it in the Premiership - given a proper chance.  more...

No monkeying around for Andy!

SWINDON TOWN: ANDY Monkhouse leads a host of Town players desperate to make a massive impression in a tiny competition tonight.  more...

Ifil: ‘We’re focused on football again’

SWINDON TOWN: JEREL Ifil believes Town's squad have their eyes back on the ball now that Paul Sturrock has taken his place at the County Ground helm - and that could spell bad news for Torquay on Saturday, writes Owen Houlihan.  more...

Swindon Cricket

Trescothick out of Ashes

CRICKET: ENGLAND opening batsman Marcus Trescothick has been ruled out of the entire Ashes series after suffering a recurrence of his stress-related illness.  more...

Swindon Eating Out

Chapel Etc. - Corsham

THE managers of Chapel Etc in Corsham are celebrating their first anniversary with the launch of a new range of premium beers.  more...

Swindon Football

Josh returns for Marine

FOOTBALL: A return to action for Josh Jeffries will soften any blow felt by Matt Pratley's departure at Swindon Supermarine.  more...

Josh returns for Marine

FOOTBALL: A return to action for Josh Jeffries will soften any blow felt by Matt Pratley's departure at Swindon Supermarine.  more...

Swindon Letters

Getting the right handle on school knife incident

Up until your newspaper's reporting of the knife incident within the school last week (SA, November 3), Commonweal has been very fortunate to have all events and issues relating to the school activities, very helpfully and objectively reported.  more...

Broad Street community overlooked

WHILE it was great to see a half-page report dedicated to the beginning of work on the Streets for Living project in the Broad Street area (SA, November 1), I am sure I am not alone in feeling disappointed that nobody from the community was interviewed.  more...

Farm is good for the soul

I HAVE attended many events at Lower Shaw Farm and believe it to be an essential resource. In particular I attended a workshop called the I Sight Course, a truly life-enhancing experience.  more...

Patriotic pride

I found it refreshing to read G Falken-Boveli's letter (SA, November 2) about the patriotic views of G Scott and Frank Avenell.  more...

Next council tax could be twice rate of inflation

AT this time of the year many try to predict whether we will have a mild or cold winter.  more...

Two sides to Cyprus dispute

I WRITE in reply to Truth behind the sale of properties in Cyprus (SA, November 4).  more...

Two sides to Cyprus dispute

I WRITE in reply to Truth behind the sale of properties in Cyprus (SA, November 4).  more...

Thanks to Eldene Centre helpers

MAY I through your paper express my thanks to the lady and gentleman who gave aid to my husband when he fell awkwardly at the Eldene Centre, in spite of them having their own appointments.  more...

Swindon Motors News

More cameras please

A REPORT from MPs has called for more speed cameras, as well as more police officers on the roads.  more...

407 gets upgrade

THE distinctive and popular Peugeot 407 now has an improved level of standard equipment.  more...

Focus beats rivals to top award

FORD has made a clean sweep of this year's What Car? Used Car of the Year awards - including the much-coveted top accolade of Best Used Car of the Year.  more...

Scary times behind the wheel

WITH Halloween just gone, we cringe in fear as we consider some X-rated offerings from the past, present and future.  more...

Scary times behind the wheel

WITH Halloween just gone, we cringe in fear as we consider some X-rated offerings from the past, present and future.  more...

Auris replaces Corolla

TOYOTA has announced first details of the Auris, a new model that takes over from the iconic Corolla.  more...

Concept retro...

NAME: Nissan NRV-I DEBUT: 1982  more...

It’s the super Satelis

PEUGEOT has resisted the temptation to dip into the maxi scooter market for quite a while but with the recent launch of its new Satelis range the company has plunged headfirst into the sector and brought out a stunning machine.   more...

Deal or no deal...

OFFER ENDS: Ongoing CITROEN has produced a special value-for-money edition of its C4 hatchback.  more...

Ten second road tests...

Audi TT 2.0 TFSI WHAT IS IT? Second-generation TT is a clever evolution of Audi's original, radical compact coupe. Slightly bigger than before, it has gently matured into a more competent car.  more...

Ten second road tests...

Audi TT 2.0 TFSI WHAT IS IT? Second-generation TT is a clever evolution of Audi's original, radical compact coupe. Slightly bigger than before, it has gently matured into a more competent car.  more...

Ten second road tests...

Ford Focus Coupe-Convertible WHAT IS IT? The common or garden Focus with a bit of added glamour thanks to a folding hardtop.  more...

Swindon Music

Pama International - The 12 Bar

NOVEMBER 17 2006, SWINDON: Introducing a soul-induced ska, rocksteady and dub sensation for the 21st Century.  more...

Swindon News

Staff foil Post Office raider

A man tried to rob a post office in Swindon yesterday at 3.40pm.  more...

Vandals wreck cars

VANDALS have smashed car windscreens and slashed tyres in Old Town.  more...

Post office robber fails to get cash

A ROBBER who waited patiently in line at Swindon's Plaza post office, in Sandford Street, before demanding money was foiled by an attendant.  more...

‘It is vital that we start to make changes’

Today the Advertiser launches a campaign to highlight climate change and what we can all do to help counteract it. Here Swindon-born explorer David Hempleman-Adams explains why it's such an important matter.  more...

‘It is vital that we start to make changes’

Today the Advertiser launches a campaign to highlight climate change and what we can all do to help counteract it. Here Swindon-born explorer David Hempleman-Adams explains why it's such an important matter.  more...

How you can save our planet

THE recent Stern Report on climate change painted a black picture of our future.  more...

Farm closure a step closer

SWINDON Council is to push on with its plans to sell Lower Shaw Farm after facing down the opposition of more than 60 residents at a public meeting last night.  more...

Shrine set up at shop as man dies

A SHRINE has been set up in the middle of Swindon after a man died in Walcot.  more...

Get on the bus, and join the Tories

CONSERVATIVE councillors want young revellers to get on board the nightbus and their party's green bandwagon.  more...

Stage set for charity acts

WHEN Lorraine Winterflood was told of her husband's cancer, it no longer seemed apt to hold a 60th birthday party for her.  more...

Stage set for charity acts

WHEN Lorraine Winterflood was told of her husband's cancer, it no longer seemed apt to hold a 60th birthday party for her.  more...

New chapter for school

AN UP-AND-COMING children's author has given youngsters an insight into the world of publishing.  more...

ASBOS? Just kill the little pests!

A FIRST-TIME film maker is bringing his movie about yobs to the big screen after three years of hard work.  more...

Town gets a star billing

A SWINDON film maker is hoping that a movie shot around the town will win international acclaim.  more...

Sights still on stardom

WANNABE model Waz Ashayer has been evicted from the Make Me a Supermodel house, but still has his heart set on the catwalk.  more...

Unison – bank must help Farepak victims

ONE of the country's biggest unions has demanded that the victims of collapsed Swindon-based Christmas hamper firm Farepak are paid back by a bank.  more...

Stars set to de-light

SWINDON'S sports stars will come out to shine when the town centre's Christmas lights are turned on on Thursday, November 23.  more...

Wonderful day for Baha’is

SWINDON'S Baha'i community has celebrated the birth of the faith's founder.  more...

Here’s to Christmas!

PENSIONERS who live at a sheltered housing scheme in Wroughton are rejoicing because their Christmas festivities have been saved.  more...

‘Is that rabbit in the queue?’

A VILLAGE post office has reopened in an unlikely place. Residents in Lydiard Millicent have had to live without a post office after the old one closed in 2003.  more...

Times Celebrating

MARRIAGE: Teresa Matthews & Robert Morris

Miss Teresa J Matthews and Mr Robert J Morris were married at Nissi Bay, Ayia Napa, Cyprus, on September 27.  more...

MARRIAGE: Trina Ramsden & John Grist

Miss Trina Louise Ramsden and Mr John Pierce Grist were married at Trowbridge Register Office.  more...

MARRIAGE: Camilla Sharland & Damian Read

A couple who met in Nepal were married at the Church of St James the Great, Bratton, on September 30.  more...

MARRIAGE: Kelly Crow & Graham Heath

Miss Kelly Crow and Mr Graham Heath were married at Lackham Countryside Centre on September 9.  more...

MARRIAGE: Carole Freeman & Rod Hayes

Miss Carole Freeman and Mr Rod Hayes were married at the Senegambia Beach Hotel, The Gambia.  more...

MARRIAGE: Jo Ward & Simon Dunnings

Miss Jo Ward and Mr Simon Dunnings were married in Turkey recently, followed by a dedication of their marriage at St Thomas' Church, Trowbridge, on their return.  more...

MARRIAGE: Tara Macmillan & Neil Pattison

A honeymoon in Hong Kong, Bangkok and Pattaya followed the wedding of Miss Tara Leanne Macmillan and Mr Neil Joseph Pattison at Christ Church, Warminster, on September 30.  more...

BIRTH: Emily Arwen Clements

BABY Emily was an early wedding anniversary present for new parents Rebecca and Richard Clements, who celebrated two years of marriage on Monday.  more...

BIRTH: Cole Brendan Giovanni Zizzo

AFTER a perfect pregnancy, baby Cole decided he did not want to make things too easy for his mum.  more...

BIRTH: Cole Brendan Giovanni Zizzo

AFTER a perfect pregnancy, baby Cole decided he did not want to make things too easy for his mum.  more...

OBITUARY: The Rev Derek Burden

A VICAR who served in several parishes around Trowbridge over 37 years died yesterday at the age of 77.  more...

OBITUARY: Mr Arthur Hill

WINSLEY man Arthur Hill, known as Joe, died on November 3, aged 81.  more...

OBITUARY: Inez “Polly” Perkins

FORMER Pewsey Vale headteacher Inez "Polly" Perkins has died less than two months after her 100th birthday.  more...

Times Chippenhem Town Fc

Skipper in talks with club chairman

CHIPPENHAM Town captain Ian Herring will meet chairman Sandie Webb before tonight's Southern Premier League match against Team Bath to discuss the future direction of the club.  more...

Keeper's down in the mouth

GOALKEEPER Chris Snoddy may have to play with a gum shield for the foreseeable future after damaging his teeth during Saturday's 3-2 win at Yate.  more...

Times Features Down Memory Lane

Then & Now - Melksham House, part 2

Last week we took a look at the history of Melksham House and touched on the fire which destroyed most of the original building in 1920. This week, we look at the incident in more detail.  more...

Times General Sport

North Wilts MP guest of honour at awards ceremony

NORTH Wiltshire MP James Gray presented the prizes at the Chippenham Sailing Club annual meeting and awards night on Saturday.  more...

Times Homes News

Here’s your chance to move in by Christmas

Thinking of Christmas could be considered a little premature, but forward planning is everything when planning a move to your new home.  more...

Times Wiltshire News

Former football official on child sex charges

A FORMER high-ranking official at the Wiltshire FA will appear in court next month to be sentenced for molesting young girls.  more...

Trowbridge News

Man admits smash and grab raid

A MAN has admitted taking part in a smash and grab raid at a Trowbridge store.  more...

Man admits smash and grab raid

A MAN has admitted taking part in a smash and grab raid at a Trowbridge store.  more...

Gymnastics star wows school pupils

THE skills of an international rising star in the world of gymnastics held youngsters at a Trowbridge school transfixed this week.  more...

Warminster News

School praised by inspectors

A WARMINSTER school has welcomed a glowing report from Ofsted inspectors.  more...

Wiltshire News

Fundraisers party for Pudsey

Thousands of fundraisers across the county will be doing silly things in daft costumes to raise money for the BBC's Children in Need on Friday.  more...

Fundraisers party for Pudsey

Thousands of fundraisers across the county will be doing silly things in daft costumes to raise money for the BBC's Children in Need on Friday.  more...

Fundraisers party for Pudsey

Thousands of fundraisers across the county will be doing silly things in daft costumes to raise money for the BBC's Children in Need on Friday.  more...

Fundraisers party for Pudsey

Thousands of fundraisers across the county will be doing silly things in daft costumes to raise money for the BBC's Children in Need on Friday.  more...

Chief takes to the pitch

Wiltshire's Chief Constable Martin Richards will be showing off his sporting prowess when he takes to the football field to raise money for victim support.  more...

Your Computer

Where am I?

Ever found yourself lost in a web site? Navigation is one of the most important elements when designing a site. On larger sites the content should be split into logical sections with sub navigation within each section.  more...

Make your PC faster

When you bought your PC it seemed really fast, right? Now, just a short while later you seem to have got used to the extra speed and it seems slow! Well, maybe it has slowed down.  more...

I can't find what I'm looking for

In the good old days (before November 2003) you used to go to Google and type in a phrase, press Enter and nine times out of ten the first page listed was exactly what you were looking for - I even used to use the "I'm feeling lucky" button on Google's home page - all this does is bypass the results list and show you the page which would have been top of the list.  more...

Home Networking

Home computers are a relatively recent phenomenon but already, with the huge popularity of the Internet and the increasing relevance to school children, multi PC households are becoming common. This can lead to unnecessary expense if, for example, you buy a printer for each PC or you have a separate Internet connection from each.  more...

Email attachments

How often have you received an email that mentions an attachment only to find that nothing is attached. This could be because the attachment has been stripped from the email due to an embedded virus but it is much more likely that the sender just forgot to attach it in the first place.  more...

IBM PC (1981-2005) RIP

IBM is finally bowing out of the PC market and has sold it's PC division to Lenovo (a Chinese company) for over £300 million in cash plus a large stake in the new company - the total deal is worth about £900 million.  more...

Killed by music

If you really want to upset visitors to your web site try adding music, especially to the home page. How so? If you think about where and when people use the web the answer is obvious.  more...

Irfanview - the photographer's friend

Anyone using or contemplating use of a digital camera in the next few months needs to check out a fabulous piece of software I've discovered. The program is called Irfanview and it has become so invaluable to me I'd pay quite a lot to keep it but the great thing is it's free for home users (and only 10 Euros for business use).  more...

Copyright issues

There is common misconception that information in the public domain (particularly on the Internet) is available for anyone to use. This is simply not the case.  more...

What is a megapixel?

Megapixel is the term used to describe a million pixels in relation to digital cameras. A pixel is a minute point, (a dot), within the photo which has its own colour. All else being equal, (more about that later), the more pixels, (or megapixels), the better.  more...

Hot stuff

A modern PC processor running at 3.2ghz consumes around 130 Watts - more than twice as much as a couple of light bulbs! Think how hot two 60W bulbs would be and then imagine enclosing them in a small box.  more...

Bandwidth theft

Are you the victim of bandwidth theft? If you have a web site it will be hosted on a server somewhere (usually at a dedicated hosting provider).  more...

Your Health

Your skin

Your skin is a remarkable substance which covers an area in the average adult of 21 square feet.  more...

Your heart

Your heart will beat about 300 times while you read this article and beats around 2.5 billion times in an average life span.  more...

Your lungs

Your lungs breathe air down through a branching series of ever smaller tubes into tiny air sacs only one tenth of a millimetre across.  more...

Your liver

Your liver lies in the upper right-hand side of your abdomen, tucked for protection under the lower ribs. It is of enormous importance to hundreds of the biological processes that keep us alive and well.  more...

Salisbury Journal Sport

Ticket latest

FURTHER to this morning's posting concerning tickets for the forthcoming FA Cup tie with Nottingham Forest...   more...

Fleetwood match photos now in the gallery

A SELECTION of photographs from Saturday's FA Cup tie with Fleetwood Town are now viewable in the 2006/07 gallery section of this site.   more...

Youth Cup kick off

SALISBURY City's FA Youth Cup second round tie at home to Swindon Town on Thursday, November 23 will kick off at 7.30pm at the Raymond McEnhill Stadium.   more...

Show of strength at Swindon

BOTH Swindon Town and Salisbury City are expected to field strong sides for tonight's Wiltshire Premier Shield semi-final, first leg tie at the County Ground.   more...

Cup tie ticket prices and latest details

SALISBURY City has confirmed the price structure for tickets for the forthcoming FA Cup tie with Nottingham Forest.   more...

Swindon Advertiser News

‘It is vital that we start to make changes’

Today the Advertiser launches a campaign to highlight climate change and what we can all do to help counteract it. Here Swindon-born explorer David Hempleman-Adams explains why it's such an important matter.   more...

Post office robber fails to get cash

A ROBBER who waited patiently in line at Swindon's Plaza post office, in Sandford Street, before demanding money was foiled by an attendant.   more...

Vandals wreck cars

VANDALS have smashed car windscreens and slashed tyres in Old Town.   more...

How you can save our planet

THE recent Stern Report on climate change painted a black picture of our future.   more...

Farm closure a step closer

SWINDON Council is to push on with its plans to sell Lower Shaw Farm after facing down the opposition of more than 60 residents at a public meeting last night.   more...

Shrine set up at shop as man dies

A SHRINE has been set up in the middle of Swindon after a man died in Walcot.   more...

Get on the bus, and join the Tories

CONSERVATIVE councillors want young revellers to get on board the nightbus and their party's green bandwagon.   more...

Stage set for charity acts

WHEN Lorraine Winterflood was told of her husband's cancer, it no longer seemed apt to hold a 60th birthday party for her.   more...

New chapter for school

AN UP-AND-COMING children's author has given youngsters an insight into the world of publishing.   more...

ASBOS? Just kill the little pests!

A FIRST-TIME film maker is bringing his movie about yobs to the big screen after three years of hard work.   more...

Town gets a star billing

A SWINDON film maker is hoping that a movie shot around the town will win international acclaim.   more...

Sights still on stardom

WANNABE model Waz Ashayer has been evicted from the Make Me a Supermodel house, but still has his heart set on the catwalk.   more...

Unison – bank must help Farepak victims

ONE of the country's biggest unions has demanded that the victims of collapsed Swindon-based Christmas hamper firm Farepak are paid back by a bank.   more...

Stars set to de-light

SWINDON'S sports stars will come out to shine when the town centre's Christmas lights are turned on on Thursday, November 23.   more...

Wonderful day for Baha’is

SWINDON'S Baha'i community has celebrated the birth of the faith's founder.   more...

Here’s to Christmas!

PENSIONERS who live at a sheltered housing scheme in Wroughton are rejoicing because their Christmas festivities have been saved.   more...

‘Is that rabbit in the queue?’

A VILLAGE post office has reopened in an unlikely place. Residents in Lydiard Millicent have had to live without a post office after the old one closed in 2003.   more...

Swindon Advertiser Sport

‘Sturrock’s Saux good’

SWINDON TOWN: LEAGUE Two Swindon have a manager that could cut it in the Premiership - given a proper chance.   more...

No monkeying around for Andy!

SWINDON TOWN: ANDY Monkhouse leads a host of Town players desperate to make a massive impression in a tiny competition tonight.   more...

Ifil: ‘We’re focused on football again’

SWINDON TOWN: JEREL Ifil believes Town's squad have their eyes back on the ball now that Paul Sturrock has taken his place at the County Ground helm - and that could spell bad news for Torquay on Saturday, writes Owen Houlihan.   more...

Josh returns for Marine

FOOTBALL: A return to action for Josh Jeffries will soften any blow felt by Matt Pratley's departure at Swindon Supermarine.   more...

Trescothick out of Ashes

CRICKET: ENGLAND opening batsman Marcus Trescothick has been ruled out of the entire Ashes series after suffering a recurrence of his stress-related illness.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News

Chief takes to the pitch

Wiltshire's Chief Constable Martin Richards will be showing off his sporting prowess when he takes to the football field to raise money for victim support.   more...

Fundraisers party for Pudsey

Thousands of fundraisers across the county will be doing silly things in daft costumes to raise money for the BBC's Children in Need on Friday.   more...

Staff foil Post Office raider

A man tried to rob a post office in Swindon yesterday at 3.40pm.   more...

Fire crews blowing bubbles

Firefighters in Trowbridge and Chippenham will now be blowing bubbles when they tackle house and car fires in their area.   more...

Wiltshire Times News

Man admits smash and grab raid

A MAN has admitted taking part in a smash and grab raid at a Trowbridge   more...

School praised by inspectors

A WARMINSTER school has welcomed a glowing report from Ofsted inspectors.   more...

Former football official on child sex charges

A FORMER high-ranking official at the Wiltshire FA will appear in court next month to be sentenced for molesting young girls.   more...

Gymnastics star wows school pupils

THE skills of an international rising star in the world of gymnastics held   more...

Wiltshire Times Sport

Skipper in talks with club chairman

CHIPPENHAM Town captain Ian Herring will meet chairman Sandie Webb before tonight's Southern Premier League match against Team Bath to discuss the future direction of the club.   more...

Keeper's down in the mouth

GOALKEEPER Chris Snoddy may have to play with a gum shield for the foreseeable future after damaging his teeth during Saturday's 3-2 win at Yate.   more...

North Wilts MP guest of honour at awards ceremony

NORTH Wiltshire MP James Gray presented the prizes at the Chippenham Sailing   more...

  
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