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Wiltshire | Archive | 2006 | November

Stories for 25 November 2006

Bradford News

Welcome to Bradford ... vandals attack new shop before it even opens

THE owners of a fish and chip shop opening soon in Bradford on Avon have vowed they will not be put off moving to the town, despite being targeted by vandals. more...

Calne News

Grandad lights up Calne

Proud grandad Peter Price switched on Calne's Christmas lights after being presented with Grandparent of The Year Award by Mayor Colin Viner. more...

Chippenham News

Santa braves the elements

Festive revellers wrapped up warm and braved the wind and rain to be part of the Christmas light switch-on ceremony celebrations in Chippenham town centre this evening. more...

Hollywood director to host special screening

A DIRECTOR confessing to pre-performance nerves in the run-up to his film being screened in his home town might not seem that unusual. more...

Devizes News

Lantern parade lights up Devizes

Carnival returned to Devizes on Friday night for the annual switch-on of the town's Christmas illuminations. more...

Gazette Football

Full time Saturday November 25

Coca Cola League Two Swindon Town 2 Bury 1 Swindon midfield pair Paul Evans and Michael Pook were injured and suspended respectively, but manager Paul Sturrock welcomed back Aaron Brown and named new loan signing Fulham midfielder Michael Timlin in the starting line up for the game that pitched third placed Town against 9th placed Bury in League Two. more...

Full time Saturday November 25

New Forest News

Commoning activity comes under review

A REVIEW of traditional commoning in the New Forest is being launched by the National Park Authority. more...

Salisbury City Fc News

Trophy tie goes ahead

DESPITE heavy rain overnight, Salisbury City's FA Trophy tie with Enfield will go ahead as planned this afternoon (kick off 3pm). more...

Today's teams

Good afternoon and welcome from the Raymond McEnhill Stadium for today's FA Trophy third qualifying round game with Enfield FC. more...

Today's teams

Good afternoon and welcome from the Raymond McEnhill Stadium for today's FA Trophy third qualifying round game with Enfield FC. more...

Matthews puts City in front

A Robbie Matthews penalty on the stroke of half-time gave Whites a deserved lead in their FA Trophy tie with Enfield. more...

Robbie's at the double to put City into first round proper

A goal in each half by Robbie Matthews ensured City's name goes into Monday's FA Trophy first round draw. more...

Salisbury News

Gun attack survivor relives her ordeal

A SALISBURY hospital worker is still living with the painful reminder of her holiday nightmare almost three months on. more...

Stonehenge 'a healing centre'

PEOPLE with aches and pains could soon be flocking to Stonehenge after research from an internationally renowned academic revealed the ancient site was a centre for healing. more...

Stfc Headlines

Town: We Have Not Misled You

TOWN angrily insist shareholders have not been misled over the club's commitments to meet a million pound repayment to creditors. more...

Midfielder to pitch in

MICHAEL Timlin is looking forward to occupying centre stage at the County Ground and admits there's nowhere to hide', writes JON RITSON. more...

Who's the Daddy?

PHIL Smith is focused on winning the battle of the keepers this afternoon although he admits he can't compete in the my dad's better than your dad' stakes. more...

Ricky's planning to celebrate at reunion

RICKY Shakes has his next goal celebration all worked out but admits his main priority is winging it' as he prepares to face his former teammates today. more...

Who Wants to be a Millionaire?

HANDLE the pressure and buck the trend' is Paul Sturrock's challenge to his players as he waits for Town's promotion rivals to flex their financial muscles. more...

Swindon General Sport

Ferrie to the fore in medal opener

IAIN Ferrie, the powerful former West Region PGA champion from West Wilts, jointly won the first of Wiltshire PGA's winter medals at Cumberwell Park with home professional Paul Morss, writes ERNIE NEWELL. more...

Kings' royal victory

BECKHAMPTON-based apprentice jockey Richard Kingscote, featured in Turf Talk recently, was judged to have ridden the race of the day at Lingfield earlier in the week. more...

Run with Mick

THERE's something promised for everyone as Newbury racecourse holds its family day tomorrow, the last day of the Berkshire course's three-day Winter Festival. more...

Top racing award to ex-jockey Sam

FORMER Lambourn jockey Sam Stronge has won one of the racing industry's most prestigious awards. more...

Ladies bow out of the Trophy

WESTLECOT ladies, who won the Over 60s Double Rinks three years ago, are out of this year's competition, writes DAVE EATON. more...

Westlecot men seeking double

A DOUBLE in national inter-club competitions over Cotswold was the target of the Westlecot men's side today. more...

Swindon News

Please, Mr Blair, fix our school

PUPILS at Seven Fields Primary have written to the Prime Minister to ask for his help in making their school habitable again. more...

Please, Mr Blair, fix our school

PUPILS at Seven Fields Primary have written to the Prime Minister to ask for his help in making their school habitable again. more...

Please, Mr Blair, fix our school

PUPILS at Seven Fields Primary have written to the Prime Minister to ask for his help in making their school habitable again. more...

Student's death shatters college

STAFF and students are in shock after a teenage scooter rider from Swindon College died following a collision in the Oasis car park. more...

Leave your tributes for Brendan here

THE death of popular Swindon College student Brendan Lynch has devastated his family and friends. Please leave your tribute to Brendan here. more...

Leave your tributes for Brendan here

THE death of popular Swindon College student Brendan Lynch has devastated his family and friends. Please leave your tribute to Brendan here. more...

Leave your tributes for Brendan here

THE death of popular Swindon College student Brendan Lynch has devastated his family and friends. Please leave your tribute to Brendan here. more...

Schools are a bully-free zone

THE last day of this year's Anti-Bullying Week has ended on a high note. more...

Farm scheme does not go far enough

SWINDON Council should guarantee that Lower Shaw Farm can continue at its current site, say supporters. more...

Anger at closure of leisure centres

CRICKLADE and Wootton Bassett leisure centres are to close, leaving sports clubs stranded. more...

Shock as syringes dumped in rubbish

NEEDLES dumped beside their houses, anti-social youths hanging around down a neighbouring alleyway and paint strewn along paths are driving Old Walcot residents to their wits' end. more...