Stories for 26 December 2006

Chippenham Sunday League News

Bakali joins leaders Winsley

PREMIER Division leaders Winsley have been in the transfer market again, taking Waleed Bakali from Second Division side The Ship FC.  more...

Grahamcarter

When the days all blend together

Just in case you needed to know, today is Tuesday. I am telling you this because it's a sad but incontrovertible fact that it's getting ever harder to remember which day it is.  more...

Melksham News

Dog saved in house fire drama

FIREFIGHTERS saved a pet dog from a house fire in Melksham yesterday.  more...

Pewsey News

Husband on murder charge in court

Peter John Balcombe appeared at Chippenham Magistrates Court today charged with the murder of his 40-year-old wife Eunice at their home in Stratton Road, Pewsey, on December 21.  more...

Husband on murder charge in court

Peter John Balcombe appeared at Chippenham Magistrates Court today charged with the murder of his 40-year-old wife Eunice at their home in Stratton Road, Pewsey, on December 21.  more...

Prospect @ Home Campaign

We’re very grateful to the Prospect

Andrew Thompson is backing the Prospect@Home campaign to say thank you after the care the hospice gave his wife when she was diagnosed with cancer.  more...

Salisbury City Fc News

Whites set for first of festive trio

SALISBURY City kick off their festive period today with the visit of Weston-super-Mare.  more...

Today's teams

ROBBIE Matthews replaces the suspended Matt Tubbs as Salisbury City take on Weston-super-Mare looking to pick up their first points in the league since November 18.  more...

No goals at half-time

SALISBURY City were forced to make an early change when striker Paul Sales suffered a nasty-looking facial injury after just six minutes as he jumped for a header.  more...

City held to a draw

SALISBURY City had just a point to show for their Boxing Day efforts at home to Weston-super-Mare.  more...

Salisbury News

Village post office is dealt big blow

EFFORTS to keep South Newton's empty post office and village stores in business have been dealt a blow.  more...

Save Our Leisure Centres

Campaigners stage orange protest

HUNDREDS of orange balloons filled the Wootton Bassett sky as campaigners staged another protest to stop the town's leisure centre from closing.  more...

Stfc Headlines

SWINDON TOWN: ‘They wanted it more than we did,’ says Sturrock

PAUL Sturrock was incensed with his side's mental approach to the game at Moss Rose and said the visitors had got exactly what they deserved.  more...

SWINDON TOWN: ‘You are not as good as you think’

PAUL Sturrock wants to banish a we're too good for this league' mentality that he detects in certain players and his patience is wearing thin ahead of today's clash with Wycombe Wanderers.  more...

SWINDON TOWN: Town ful of hope over Timlin

MICHAEL Timlin is poised to extend his County Ground stay providing Fulham boss Chris Coleman gives his approval.  more...

Swindon Football

FOOTBALL: Play it again boys

SUPERMARINE were celebrating an unexpected Christmas bonus after the Southern League revealed last month's match at Abingdon would have to be replayed.  more...

Swindon Letters

In a democracy, you can decide

I wholeheartedly agree with the parents who wish to withdraw their children from Islam lessons (SA, December 22).  more...

Your purchases can help the homeless

THIS time of year can be so hectic, particularly when you're busy making plans for a special family Christmas, but the holiday season is especially difficult for those facing the festivities without a home to call their own.  more...

Development is needed for football club survival

Robin Harris, what do you have against Swindon Town Football club?  more...

State benefits are there for all carers

A NEW report published for Carers Rights Day on Friday, December 8 shows that every year two million people in the UK become a carer.  more...

Services left out in cold

MANY former soldiers are homeless. While they are fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan soldiers do not get the chance to buy a house in Britain.  more...

Thanks for parties

CAN I, through your paper, thank Moe Welch and Sue Hull for the lovely Christmas dinner they organised for Freshbrook Bingo Club.  more...

Swindon News

Cars damaged over Christmas

VANDALS targeted several cars in the Kingshill area of Old Town over the festive period.  more...

Campaigners stage orange protest

HUNDREDS of orange balloons filled the Wootton Bassett sky as campaigners staged another protest to stop the town's leisure centre from closing.  more...

Super fan Fred is told to move seat

A SWINDON Town fan for 60 years, Fred Large has hit out at hooligans who have forced him to move to a different part of the ground.  more...

Getting his kit off for a good cause

MOTORISTS starting their long Christmas journeys did a double take when they drove past a man in a thong washing cars on the A419.  more...

What a generous lot

BIKERS who delivered thousands of toys to Swindon's hospital have praised the town's people for their generosity.  more...

Youth in court today

A YOUTH is due to appear in court tomorrow following the death of a man in Marlborough.  more...

We’re very grateful to the Prospect

Andrew Thompson is backing the Prospect@Home campaign to say thank you after the care the hospice gave his wife when she was diagnosed with cancer.  more...

Suspected case of murder is referred to IPCC

THE case of a Wiltshire woman found dead at her home was referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).  more...

Love at first sight lasts for 70 years

A HEALTHY lifestyle is the key to a long marriage and a happy life, according to Freda and Patrick Lawes.  more...

War veteran in hunt for comrade’s girl

A VETERAN is looking for the daughter of a comrade who he hasn't seen since she was six months old.  more...

Parents in battle to save vital club

PARENTS have made a last-ditch effort to save the oldest after-school and holiday club in Swindon.  more...

All the fun of the square

IT may be his busiest time of the year, but Father Christmas took a couple of hours out of his schedule to visit residents in the Parks.  more...

Police appeal for help after Christmas attacks

A MAN was left with severe head injuries after an attack in Swindon town centre.  more...

Times General Sport

Learn about the rules

GOLF: Two dates have been added to the PGA's rules of golf courses which take place in the new year at the De Vere Belfry.  more...

Learn about the rules

GOLF: TWO dates have been added to the PGA's rules of golf courses which take place in the new year at the De Vere Belfry.  more...

West Wilts to host top women's event

GOLF: THE West Wilts course will host next year’s Wiltshire Women’s Championship.  more...

Record year for Castle Combe circuit

MOTOR RACING: Castle Combe circuit is preparing for a season of milestones next summer after enjoying another record year for crowds and racing attractions.  more...

Times Wiltshire News

Murder accused in court

THE husband of a woman found dead in her home on Thursday has appeared in court charged with her murder.  more...

Salisbury Journal Sport

City held to a draw

SALISBURY City had just a point to show for their Boxing Day efforts at home to Weston-super-Mare.   more...

Whites set for first of festive trio

SALISBURY City kick off their festive period today with the visit of Weston-super-Mare.   more...

Today's teams

ROBBIE Matthews replaces the suspended Matt Tubbs as Salisbury City take on Weston-super-Mare looking to pick up their first points in the league since November 18.   more...

No goals at half-time

SALISBURY City were forced to make an early change when striker Paul Sales suffered a nasty-looking facial injury after just six minutes as he jumped for a header.   more...

Swindon Advertiser News

Cars damaged over Christmas

VANDALS targeted several cars in the Kingshill area of Old Town over the festive period.   more...

Super fan Fred is told to move seat

A SWINDON Town fan for 60 years, Fred Large has hit out at hooligans who have forced him to move to a different part of the ground.   more...

Getting his kit off for a good cause

MOTORISTS starting their long Christmas journeys did a double take when they drove past a man in a thong washing cars on the A419.   more...

What a generous lot

BIKERS who delivered thousands of toys to Swindon's hospital have praised the town's people for their generosity.   more...

Youth in court today

A YOUTH is due to appear in court tomorrow following the death of a man in Marlborough.   more...

We’re very grateful to the Prospect

Andrew Thompson is backing the Prospect@Home campaign to say thank you after the care the hospice gave his wife when she was diagnosed with cancer.   more...

Suspected case of murder is referred to IPCC

THE case of a Wiltshire woman found dead at her home was referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).   more...

Love at first sight lasts for 70 years

A HEALTHY lifestyle is the key to a long marriage and a happy life, according to Freda and Patrick Lawes.   more...

War veteran in hunt for comrade’s girl

A VETERAN is looking for the daughter of a comrade who he hasn't seen since she was six months old.   more...

Parents in battle to save vital club

PARENTS have made a last-ditch effort to save the oldest after-school and holiday club in Swindon.   more...

All the fun of the square

IT may be his busiest time of the year, but Father Christmas took a couple of hours out of his schedule to visit residents in the Parks.   more...

Campaigners stage orange protest

HUNDREDS of orange balloons filled the Wootton Bassett sky as campaigners staged another protest to stop the town's leisure centre from closing.   more...

Police appeal for help after Christmas attacks

A MAN was left with severe head injuries after an attack in Swindon town centre.   more...

Swindon Advertiser Sport

SWINDON TOWN: ‘You are not as good as you think’

PAUL Sturrock wants to banish a we're too good for this league' mentality that he detects in certain players and his patience is wearing thin ahead of today's clash with Wycombe Wanderers.   more...

SWINDON TOWN: ‘They wanted it more than we did,’ says Sturrock

PAUL Sturrock was incensed with his side's mental approach to the game at Moss Rose and said the visitors had got exactly what they deserved.   more...

SWINDON TOWN: Town ful of hope over Timlin

MICHAEL Timlin is poised to extend his County Ground stay providing Fulham boss Chris Coleman gives his approval.   more...

FOOTBALL: Play it again boys

SUPERMARINE were celebrating an unexpected Christmas bonus after the Southern League revealed last month's match at Abingdon would have to be replayed.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News

Husband on murder charge in court

Peter John Balcombe appeared at Chippenham Magistrates Court today charged with the murder of his 40-year-old wife Eunice at their home in   more...

Wiltshire Times News

Dog saved in house fire drama

FIREFIGHTERS saved a pet dog from a house fire in Melksham yesterday.   more...

Murder accused in court

THE husband of a woman found dead in her home on Thursday has appeared in court charged with her murder.   more...

  
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