Stories for 20 July 2006

Bradford News

Tributes paid to nurse after disease battle

AFTER a lifetime helping others community nursing sister Valerie Maidment died at the age of 50 in her husband's arms.  more...

Quartet plays for Prince Charles

FOUR musicians played for Prince Charles on Friday when they were invited to perform at a garden party at Highgrove.  more...

Calne News

Colleagues’ tribute to stabbed officer

COLLEAGUES of Flight Lieutenant Stephen Keen of RAF Lyneham, who died from stab wounds, have paid a moving tribute to a man they called a true professional.  more...

Mother’s half marathon

MUM Emma Marsh is running 13 miles this weekend in aid of Heddington Under Fives' Playgroup which her son Harvey, three, attends.  more...

Mother’s half marathon

MUM Emma Marsh is running 13 miles this weekend in aid of Heddington Under Fives' Playgroup which her son Harvey, three, attends.  more...

Movies set to roll in to town

MOVIE lover Viv Blackman is hoping to bring the silver screen to Calne in September.  more...

Memories of stars fade as shop closes

THE Memorabilia store Infinitely Better in the Brunel Centre, Swindon, owned by Steve Goss from Calne, has gone into administration.  more...

Club stewards call time on work

CLUB stewards Mavis and Alan Jenkins are throwing in their bar towels after almost 38 years at the Woodlands Club in Calne.  more...

Council backs home in conservation area

REVISED plans to build on part of a conservation area at The Green in Calne have been halved in size to win over Calne Town Council.  more...

Cash help for sport

BUDDING sports stars can now apply for grants at White Horse Leisure Centre to set them on the road to success.  more...

Appeal for bus drivers

ELDERLY and disabled travellers will be left stranded unless more drivers come forward, Calne Community Transport has warned.  more...

Concrete plant to go to appeal

PLANS for a concrete batching plant in Calne may still go ahead following applicant Hopkins Developments' appeal for a public inquiry into past refusals.  more...

Cyclists take up challenge

FOUR cyclists have raised £2,000 for prostate cancer research after completing a sponsored ride from Calne to the Isle of Wight.  more...

Chippenham News

Family welcomes verdict

THE heartbroken family of Neil Cole, who died in a skateboarding accident, are pleased they can finally put the tragedy behind them following an inquest into his death.  more...

Drivers set for 8,000 mile trek

ADVENTURER Peter Singlehurst is set to depart from London this Saturday to take part in an 8,000 mile rally to Mongolia.  more...

Lib Dems name their candidate

The Liberal Democrats have chosen Duncan Hames to stand for the new Chippenham seat at the next general election.  more...

Duchess’ plans given go-ahead

The Duchess of Cornwall has been granted planning permission for new security measures at her home in Reybridge, near Lacock, despite objections from neighbours.  more...

Students on sporting roll

SIXTH form students from Chippenham's Sheldon School have been picking up new sporting skills during a four week course at the John Coles Park Bowls Club.  more...

Apology over war memorial revamp

Chippenham's war memorial will not be refurbished in time for Remembrance Sunday this year because of spiralling repair costs.  more...

Pupil dives in to help others

ST NICHOLAS School pupil Katie Cox, of Chippenham, donned her goggles to raise money for a hydrotherapy pool.  more...

Advisors are hailed

CHIPPENHAM'S Citizens' Advice Bureau is providing very good advice to its clients, an independent audit has found.  more...

Artist’s last local exhibition

CHIPPENHAM artist and curator Syrah Arnold is hosting her last local exhibition, Front Room, at her home on Friday July 28.  more...

Parents fume over water restrictions

OUTRAGED parents at Monkton Park School claim their children have suffered through this week's heatwave with limited access to water.  more...

Dresses, tuxedos and a Barbie bike

A TRACTOR and trailer were the vehicles of choice for some Abbeyfield pupils on their spectacular ball night last week.  more...

Tempting water has hidden dangers

The River Avon in Chippenham often proves a dangerous lure in a heat wave to children who want to cool off in the water.  more...

School scientists work on films

Keen young scientists at Hardenhuish School worked with television writer and presenter Jonathan Sanderson to make three short films.  more...

Congestion concern over link to town

Plans to create a one-way system for traffic in Monkton Hill have been greeted with dismay at Chippenham Town Council.  more...

Fire crews tackle barn blaze

THREE fire crews from the local area spent most of the day on Monday tackling a barn fire at Kington Langley.  more...

Children brush up on sports

Youngsters inspired by the performance of Roger Federer and Amelie Mauresmo on the Wimbledon tennis courts this year might like to brush up their tennis skills at courses run by Chippenham Town Council.  more...

Talks on youth club

PROPOSALS for a youth shelter on Chippenham's Pewsham estate will be discussed at a consultation morning on Saturday.  more...

Hercules standby for mass evacuation

TRANSPORTER planes from RAF Lyneham are being prepared to fly thousands of evacuated Britons home from war-torn Lebanon.  more...

Women in fight by club

A CHIPPENHAM woman was taken to Bath Royal United Hospital with neck injuries after a fight outside Buds Nightclub on Station Hill.  more...

Days add to knowledge

The Wiltshire Further Maths Centre, based at Hardenhuish School in Chippenham, gave hundreds of talented young mathematicians the chance to extend their skills at a two-day enrichment event at Bath University.  more...

Pensioner at end of tether over parking

EXASPERATED Bruce Perrett has resorted to sticking bollards outside his own home in a last ditch attempt to make sure he can get his car out of his driveway.  more...

Cheating husband spared jail

Pensioner Leslie Grace, who cheated the benefits system out of almost £30,000, has escaped being sent to prison.  more...

GPs’ surgery goes live

THOUSANDS of patients at Hathaway Surgery could soon request appointments and get test results over the Internet as a new interactive website is launched today.  more...

Where should rock star’s memorial go?

EDDIE Cochran fans Gwen Hale and Ken Hersey have commissioned a mighty Eddie Cochran memorial stone and they are looking for a worthy position in Chippenham to set it up.  more...

A surprise £1,100 for oil can sign

AN enamel sign in the shape of an oil can astonished its owner when it sold for more than £1,100 at auction last month.  more...

Competitions

Win a year’s supply of Yorkshire Tea and a hamper full of goodies

These days, one in 20 tea drinkers prefer their daily cuppa without the caffeine and yet most decaffeinated brands on the market lack the flavour and strength of a traditional blend.  more...

Win a year’s supply of Yorkshire Tea and a hamper full of goodies

These days, one in 20 tea drinkers prefer their daily cuppa without the caffeine and yet most decaffeinated brands on the market lack the flavour and strength of a traditional blend.  more...

Win a year’s supply of Yorkshire Tea and a hamper full of goodies

These days, one in 20 tea drinkers prefer their daily cuppa without the caffeine and yet most decaffeinated brands on the market lack the flavour and strength of a traditional blend.  more...

Corsham News

Showcase at festival

VISITORS to the North Wiltshire Festival this weekend will get the chance to sample the delights that Box has to offer.  more...

Wing-walking next for daredevil Gran

ADVENTUROUS grandmother Audrey Brown has booked a plane wing walk just weeks after abseiling down the WH Smith building in Swindon for charity.  more...

Accolade for nursery

SNAPDRAGONS Nursery in Corsham is celebrating after being shortlisted as finalists for a special award.  more...

Having a ball saying thank you

TICKETS are still available for a summer ball to be held in aid of the Wiltshire Air Ambulance.  more...

New face on the council

STEVENNE Bray has become the newest member of Box Parish Council after being co-opted to the position at the end of last month.  more...

Awards day for pupils and school

COLERNE Church of England Primary School played host to a special afternoon of awards last week.  more...

Funding kick-start needed for pavilion

FUNDING to build a sports pavilion in Box is urgently needed if plans are to go ahead.  more...

New homes plan out of character

Controversial plans to knock down a large house at 31 Prospect in Corsham and replace it with six smaller homes has been thrown out by North Wiltshire District Council's development control committee.  more...

Phone mast must wait

CONTROVERSIAL plans to install a 12-metre Orange phone mast at Hill House Farm, near Box, have been deferred again to give the phone company time to carry out tests to demonstrate the coverage the mast would provide through Box tunnel.  more...

Red faces over ‘lost’ cavers

A TEAM of cavers emerged from Box quarry oblivious that a major rescue operation had been launched to search for them after a confused friend reported them missing.  more...

Lib Dems keep seat in election

LIBERAL Democrat Simon Meadowcroft is celebrating winning Thursday's Colerne by-election by just 26 votes.  more...

Car clubs go into top gear for charity match

CAR enthusiast Shane Funnell was pleased at the turnout at a charity football match he organised, despite only raising £85.  more...

Devizes News

A toast to Big Macs special

HUNDREDS turned out to enjoy a beer festival at the Bell by the Green pub in Devizes over the weekend.  more...

King’s gold collar to inspire jewellery

DEVIZES museum is to make jewellery using replicas of items found in a hoard in Urchfont.  more...

Victorian melodrama

SEEND Fawlty Players are to revive their reproduction Edwardian verse melodrama What The Butler Saw as the main item of a performance at the village community centre on Saturday.  more...

Accolade for pre-school

BISHOPS Cannings Pre-school has been recognised for its excellent practice by Wiltshire County Council in advance of its moving into larger new premises.  more...

A marathon farewell

Headteacher Barry Hickey was stunned by the generosity of the gift to mark his retirement from St Joseph's School, Devizes, Staff, governors and pupils clubbed together to give him an all-expenses paid trip to the States so that he can take part in the New York City Marathon in November.  more...

Who’ll save our cross?

THE future of the Millennium Cross monument in St John's Churchyard, Devizes, is still unclear after a recent case of vandalism.  more...

Plans afoot for food and drink festival

THE belfry of St John's Church, the dungeon under Devizes Visitor Centre and a cell at Devizes police station are just three of the venues for meals in strange places at this year's Devizes Food and Drink Festival.  more...

Queen thanks tots for birthday book

CHILDREN at St Barnabas pre-school in Market Lavington were delighted when they received a thank you letter from one of the Queen's ladies-in-waiting.  more...

Man took iron bar to rob newsagents

A GREAT Cheverell man who armed himself with a metal bar to rob a newsagent has been jailed for four years.  more...

Acting head takes top job

KATE Lloyd-Jones, acting head at Chirton Primary School near Devizes, has been named as the new headteacher.  more...

Founder’s nephew opens shop

DR David Barnardo, a direct descendant of the founder of Barnardos, was in Devizes last week to open the children's charity's new shop.  more...

M&S will be open seven days a week

FINAL preparations are under way to make the new Marks & Spencer Simply Food store in Devizes ready for opening next Thursday.  more...

Garden floral display wrecked

A FLORAL display in the pretty Chequers gardens in St John's Street, Devizes, lay in ruins after being attacked by vandals over the weekend.  more...

Mum faces legal threat over refuse

MUM Dawn James is facing a fine of up to £1,000 after leaving black rubbish bags outside her village home.  more...

Child sex offender to be set free

SEX offender Robert Hale will not be able to enter Devizes when he is released from Dartmoor Prison today.  more...

Lotto cash to fund exercise for pupils

DEVIZES School, which has specialist sports college status, has just been granted £95,000 Lotto money to organise healthy activities for children out of school hours.  more...

30 years at town stores

HEATHER Wardingham this week celebrated 30 years behind the counter at Hillworth Stores in Devizes.  more...

Gazette Film Reviews

Film review - Stormbreaker (PG)

THE film version of the first book in Anthony Horowitz's best-selling adventure series pitches itself as a teen Bond movie, complete with gadgets, guns, pretty girls and a deranged megalomaniac.  more...

Film review - The Break-Up (12A)

VINCE Vaughan and Jenn-ifer Anniston are lovers who decide to break up. But neither of them wants to move out of their flat, so they stay put trying to force the other out.  more...

Gazette Food And Drink

Recipe - Nectarines in sambuca and lime juice

Camping has at last founds its rightful place as the cool choice for a break or a holiday this summer.  more...

Gazette Football

Woking link-up will aid Town’s league bid

DEVIVES Town's squad could be bolstered by players arriving from Conference side Woking.  more...

Gazette General Sport

Howell to forget his poor form

GOLF: DAVID Howell says his recent disappointing form will not affect him going into today's first round of the British Open.  more...

Swimming prospects aim for national wins

OLIVER Harris will be swimming through the pain barrier when he competes in the National Champion-ships next month.  more...

Cox is left dismayed by verdict

BOXING: WALCOT boxer Jamie Cox says he is trying to put his controversial defeat in the European Champion-ships behind him.  more...

Gazette Sue Pycroft Column

Drowning not waving - 20th July 2006

"I'm off to see Steve. Any chance you could lend me the train fare to London?" asks my 16-year-old son.  more...

Journal Features

Larmer Tree magic weaves its spell

UNDER a scorching sun and not a cloud in sight, thousands of festival-goers enjoyed a long weekend of eclectic roots based music from around the world, workshops, alfresco dining, street theatre and sleeping under the stars, at the 16th Larmer Tree festival.  more...

Keepers

It’s too close to call

IT'S important for England to build some momentum before the Ashes this winter, starting with victory over Pakistan in the forthcoming Test series.  more...

Letters

Prosecution imminent?

KENNET District Council appears to have completely abdicated responsibility for garbage collection.  more...

How long must we wait to get some sense?

I THINK I speak for most people when I say that I believe that recycling is a crucial issue. We have to do more.  more...

Limit vital on waste

I WAS dismayed to read the article about wheelie bins on the front page of the Gazette last week. The attitude displayed gives me little hope that we can as a society make the changes that will be required of us to ensure a decent future for our children.  more...

Green bin delays

I COULD not agree more with your editorial comment about the need for flexibility in collecting refuse and recycling facilities in Kennet.  more...

Cardboard problem

THERE are those who think the new collection rules do not apply to them. While we may not agree with the way Kennet is handling the situation, we must make the effort to recycle.  more...

‘Lesson’ misses point

IN last week's Gazette, Mr and Mrs Brown wrote a very informative letter regarding effective waste management. While few would argue the importance of this, the Browns' smug, condescending tones miss the point.  more...

War memorial deserves better from town

IT is with dismay that I read that Chippenham Town Council is endeavouring to pass the buck over responsibility for the town war memorial.  more...

In memory of Tom

THANK you to everyone who gave donations in memory of my husband, Tom Morris.  more...

On one’s hind legs?

P E Deck came last week to the defence of your columnist Sue Pycroft. But all this is quite unnecessary, for when Mark Pearson tells us that he would "rather eat my own feet" than read another article, he obviously hasn't got a leg to stand on.  more...

Reunion response

I WOULD like to say a very heartfelt thank you to Pete and Gordon Paget and their helpers for organising Saturday night's reunion of Devizes Grammar School.  more...

Keep on coaching

YOUR article about Ivor Verdun Powell brought back many memories. In the late forties and early fifties I was a pupil at Harborne Collegiate School, Birmingham.  more...

Legislation disgust

MR Richard Pierce often uses your letters' column to trumpet what he sees as the triumphs of the Labour Party.  more...

Many cans of coke!

OH dear, oh dear, the plans for Malmesbury Town Hall do not seem to be going well.  more...

Cash for link road?

I SEE that in addition to the Wiltshire Records Office, North Wiltshire District Council has now approved the erection of 256 homes on the old Chippenham cattle market site.  more...

Lives put at risk

I AM writing this letter to express my disgust with the selfish and thoughtless minority of parents of Frogwell School pupils.  more...

Turning blind eye

ON Mrs Knaggs' concerns regarding traffic calming and double yellow lines in Downing Street.  more...

Malmesbury News

Basketball benefit

MALMESBURY Monks basketball team competed in their first match last week to raise money for spina bifida research, because the sister of one of their players died from the disease.  more...

Up the Abbey garden path

PUPILS at Malmesbury Primary School have helped develop a new trail aimed at attracting more youngsters into Abbey House Gardens.  more...

Air corps welcomes new cadets

THE 992 (Malmesbury) Air Squadron Training Corps welcomed 14 new cadets into their ranks at a special ceremony on Monday.  more...

Polo with the prince

FINAL preparations for the inaugural Vodafone Charity Polo Day are underway, with Prince Harry expected to attend.  more...

Child is hurt in collision on crossing

MALMESBURY Primary School pupil Daniel Gould was airlifted to hospital on Monday after being hit by a car when he stepped onto a pedestrian crossing.  more...

Romantic height

WHILE most visitors to Sherston were enjoying the Boules and Carnival Day, one couple had something special to celebrate their engagement.  more...

Pupils find science in daily life

PHYSICS is not just a load of hot air but pupils at Malmesbury School could have been forgiven for thinking that on Friday.  more...

Victim shocked at air rifle sentence

A VICTIM of the men caught firing on cars with air rifles near Eastcourt has described her shock at a court's decision to jail them.  more...

Raise your hat at the cricket

A TOP hat is a rare sight on a cricket pitch, but funeral director James Beesley is set to don his for next Thursday's special charity match.  more...

We’ve been treated like pile of rubbish

A PILE of rubbish that is what employees at Malmesbury Hospital feel they have been treated like ahead of the site's impending closure.  more...

Salute to the golden years

Farmer Michael Lewis has been awarded a gold medal for 50 years' service on a single farm by the Duke of Gloucester.  more...

Mayoress to remain chainless

MALMESBURY Town Council has voted against buying a ceremonial chain for the mayoress.  more...

Victory in his sights

YOUNG Malmesbury entrepreneur Jamie Murray-Wells has received yet another award for his Glasses Direct business.  more...

Marlborough News

Jazz gala in clear over boozing teens

PUBS and off licences in Marlborough have been cleared of selling booze to minors during the town's jazz festival.  more...

Volunteers needed to work with youth

VOLUNTEERS are needed to help organise and run activities for young people in Marlborough.  more...

Families living in dire poverty

MOST people regard Marlborough as an affluent town unaware that many families have growing debt problems.  more...

Blacksmith forges show’s top awards

BLACKSMITH Eddie Payne may be retired but he has proved his mettle by continuing to pick up awards.  more...

Celebrating 103 years

FORMER Savernake Hospital matron Mabel Blackwell celebrated her 103rd birthday on Tuesday.  more...

Art brings out beasts

ARTIST James Aldridge spent two days working with pupils at Easton Royal School, helping them make mini beasts.  more...

Phone firm in bid for two new masts

MOBILE phone provider O2 Airwave Ltd looks set to get planning consent for two controversial masts at Oxenwood, near Marlborough.  more...

Objections lodged to shop extension

COUNCILLORS are being recommended to ignore objections to a High Street shop being extended in Marlborough.  more...

Victory in fight over farm ties

AN appeal has been won against Kennet District Council's refusal to allow a bungalow to be freed from agricultural ties.  more...

Ham takes butchers back in time

A taste of continental life has come to Marlborough with the introduction of dry-cured ham to a local butchers' shop.  more...

Yobs on rampage in posh part of town

YOBS returning home from pubs and clubs through the network of alleyways in Marlborough are causing havoc for families in one of the town's most select areas.  more...

Builder faces legal threat over rubbish

BUILDER Tom Seaman could face prosecution after he dumped dozens of bags of rotting rubbish outside the town hall in Marlborough.  more...

Golf hotel clears the last bunker

THE final hurdle for the plans to turn Tottenham House in Savernake Forest into a Gleneagles of the West was cleared this week.  more...

Kicking up a real stink

THE subject of rubbish was on the table literally at Marlborough Town Council meeting on Monday.  more...

Red Devils drop in to wow fete crowds

CLASSIC cars, a traction engine and a parachute display team ensured that a good time was had by all at the Ogbourne St George village fete on Sunday.  more...

New Forest News

It's on with the show

MORE than 10,000 visitors packed into the showground in glorious summer sunshine for the relaunch of the Fordingbridge show at the weekend.  more...

Long Lane sports row bubbles over

PLANS to build a multi-million pound centre of excellence for sport in Long Lane, Ringwood, has received sharp criticism from residents.  more...

Pewsey News

Date for royal appointment

A royal gathering will take place at Pewsey's Bouverie Hall tomorrow when the new carnival queen is selected.  more...

Appeal as two dragon urns stolen

TWO very rare marble urns worth almost £2,000 have been stolen from a specialist importer near Pewsey.  more...

Council has convenient solution

PEWSEY parish councillors believe they might have an ideal way out of a situation that would leave lesser councils bogged down.  more...

Salisbury Business News

Tempting toys on display at palace

EXHIBITORS from south Wiltshire were out in force at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show earlier this month, tempting visitors with their latest products.  more...

Almost time for summer holidays

HI GANG! The end of the school year is in sight and the holidays are nearly here hooray!  more...

Salisbury City Fc News

Declan becomes City's second signing

TRIALLIST Declan McGregor has secured a contract with Salisbury City as they prepare for their debut season in the Conference South.  more...

Four on target

SALISBURY City's latest pre-season friendly saw them run out 4-3 winners against Poole Town on Wednesday evening.  more...

Salisbury News

Carnival capers

SUNDAY afternoon's carnival procession on the lawns of Larmer Tree pleasure gardens, near Tollard Royal, exceeded all expectations with its party theme celebrating the festival's 16th birthday.  more...

End of the road for Brunel link?

CONTROVERSIAL plans for the Brunel link and Harnham relief road are set to be scrapped after the Government turned its back on the scheme.  more...

Spanish flavour to musical fiesta

PACKED hampers, popping corks and music lovers, dressed in their summer finery, heralded Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra's annual outing to Wilton House.  more...

Stfc Headlines

Wise nets keeper No 2

DENNIS Wise has seen enough from Phil Smith to sign him up as goalkeeper no 2' but loves the player's no 1' mentality.  more...

Ady's reasons to be cheerful

MOAN-free' skipper Ady Williams says the lack of an us and them' scenario in the Town camp speaks volumes about the character of his troops.  more...

Extra fitness work pays off for Ifil brothers

DENNIS Wise and Martin Jol should both see the benefits of the Ifil brothers' decision to splash their cash on some extra summer punishment.  more...

England v Portugal part two at County Ground

THE wounds of a World Cup exit at the hands of big Phil Scolari are still fresh but England will have a swift chance for revenge against Portugal when the two sides meet at the County Ground in early September.  more...

Swindon And Proud Campaign

Farewell to a school's very own Dr Dolittle

CREATING a farmyard in the heart of town has been a labour of love for Ray Murtough.  more...

Swindon Cricket

A Purton win by Miles as Craig shines

CRAIG Miles blasted 51 not out as Purton defeated Cannings by seven wickets in the Under 13 Red Division of the Wiltshire Youth Cricket League.  more...

Swindon Eating Out

The Dove Inn, Corton near Warminster

I LAST visited the idyllic Dove Inn more than 25 years ago which was probably the reason that I felt decidedly confused as we plunged ever deeper into a labyrinth of lanes.  more...

The Queen's Head, Devizes

FROM the QE2 to The Queen's Head, chef and publican Rob Philpott has followed a royal route in his career.  more...

Swindon Football

‘You’ll never work alone!’

WHEN Gary Goodwin was bombed from Swindon Town youth after scoring an own-goal on his debut he never could have dreamed he would one day be joining Liverpool.  more...

Swindon General Sport

Hot Hughes on podium once again

KARTING: Richard Hughes overcame intense heat and stiff competition to finish third in Rotax Max at Shenington Kart Club last Sunday.  more...

‘Win the Open? Don’t bet on it’

GOLF: DAVID Howell does not believe he has earned the right to have any great expectations going into today's Open Championship.  more...

Grounds for concern

GOLF: David Howell gave a graphic illustration of how hard and bouncy Hoylake had become on the eve of the Open and what a difference the wind makes.  more...

Swindon Letters

Promise over Coate is set to be broken

PLEASE can you examine Promise 18 of the 50 council promises to transform Swindon?  more...

Major Crime is not falling

IN reply to Mr Berry and to Mr Hancock.  more...

Councillor shows true colours

ONCE again we are seeing the true colours of our newly elected councillors.  more...

Speedway boosts our quality of life

THE proposed closure of the Abbey Stadium is another kick in the teeth for the sportsmen and the numerous sports spectators in Swindon.  more...

I’m all for brothel trip!

I MUST thank Steve Little (SA, July 11) for the info regarding "free access to brothels" in Denmark for OAPs and disabled.  more...

Jefferies’ writing a joy

ALTHOUGH I live in Suffolk I visit Swindon several times a year and try, whenever possible, to walk in the countryside around Coate Water.  more...

Welcome aboard

DID you ever serve on board any of the light fleet carriers, HMS Bulwark, HMS Albion, or HMS Centaur?  more...

Welcome aboard

DID you ever serve on board any of the light fleet carriers, HMS Bulwark, HMS Albion, or HMS Centaur?  more...

Jobless rise

THE last three months' unemployment figures show an increase of 90,000.  more...

Swindon News

Company markets Arctic trip

CRICKLADE business Arctic Direct is hoping its one-of-a-kind new venture will offer families a chance to experience a real winter wonderland.  more...

Nude dipper sparks major sea search

THRILL seekers from Swindon sparked two major rescue missions this week when they were mistakenly assumed missing.  more...

Doggone it, it’s hot

HUNDREDS of people have been flocking to the Cotswold Water Park in a bid to escape the heat wave engulfing the country.  more...

Tots’ big send off

YOUNG children at a Swindon pre-school got an early taste of university life at a novel graduation ceremony.  more...

Father jailed after failed murder bid

A father who tried to gas himself and his two young children in a fume-filled car has been jailed indefinitely.  more...

Billie’s secret life

A NEW book chronicling the ups and downs of Swindon actress Billie Piper has hit the shelves.  more...

Girl confesses she made up rape claim

POLICE wasted more than 120 hours' work when a team of 14 officers was set up to find a rapist who never existed.  more...

Bingo! Woman pockets £20k

A 72-YEAR-OLD widow is in the money after scooping an impressive £20,000 playing bingo in Swindon.  more...

Boy refused to take medication

A 17-year-old diabetic found dead in his room had previously stopped taking insulin in order to be admitted to hospital, an inquest heard.  more...

Farewell to a school's very own Dr Dolittle

CREATING a farmyard in the heart of town has been a labour of love for Ray Murtough.  more...

Violent crime is on rise in town

THE chances of being attacked in Swindon have risen dramatically according to statistics out today.  more...

Rail passengers spared misery

PASSENGERS in Swindon have been spared chaos on the railways after a two-day rail strike was called off.  more...

Hercs fly out on a mission of mercy

Air base joins rescue operation  more...

‘We've closed the best school here'

FRESHBROOK and Windmill Hill schools are to close following a decision by the school organisation committee to give the go-ahead to a merger.  more...

On your marks to enter the run

IF YOU'RE thinking about entering this year's Swindon Half Marathon then do it today.  more...

Plea is heard across world

THE campaign to keep Swindon Robins in the borough has spread across the globe.  more...

Plea is heard across world

THE campaign to keep Swindon Robins in the borough has spread across the globe.  more...

Sizzling heatwave is a record breaker!

IT WAS the hottest day of the year and the temperature at RAF Lyneham was officially scorching.  more...

Sizzling heatwave is a record breaker!

IT WAS the hottest day of the year and the temperature at RAF Lyneham was officially scorching.  more...

UK’s worst driver is in court again

THE man dubbed "Britain's worst driver" has had the sentencing for his latest motoring offence adjourned.  more...

Pupils send spare books off to Africa

IT'S a good job Ricky Porter has plenty of muscles.  more...

Growing tribute to IK Brunel

A SEVEN-foot willow statue of Isambard Kingdom Brunel is overlooking a newly unveiled commemorative garden.  more...

Scouts give children’s ward toys

IT'S playtime at the children's ward of the Great Western Hospital thanks to the generosity of Watchfield and Shrivenham Scouts.  more...

Firm in hot water

THAMES Water has come under renewed fire after failing to meet customer service standards.  more...

‘Sort out life,’ thief, 18, told

A TEENAGER who was caught stealing alcohol has been told she needs to sort her life out.  more...

Swap now aims to benefit residents

A COMMUNITY group has been set up to listen to the problems faced by residents in Walcot and the Parks.  more...

Honda’s show stoppers

HONDA has unveiled its new Swindon-produced Civic three-door at the British Motor Show in London.  more...

Hats off to sun safety for children

YOUNGSTERS at two primary schools can now have safe fun in the sun with their new hats.  more...

Can you help with the Mela please?

ORGANISERS of the Swindon Mela need volunteers to help on the day.  more...

Police appeal on bike theft

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a bike was stolen from a garden shed in Toothill earlier this month.  more...

Head to Mela for Christine’s skills

Visitors to this year's Mela can find out about Indian head massage and aromatherapy from Swindon-based expert Christine Gray.  more...

Prison governor hangs up keys to join the Bible Society

A FORMER prison governor has joined the management of the Swindon-based Bible Society.  more...

Reader snaps car as it goes up in flames

ADVER reader Kevin Giles snapped this burning car on his way home from the Royal International Air Tattoo.  more...

Village show promises to be fun for all

ORGANISERS are preparing to make this year's Cricklade Show bigger and better than ever.  more...

Turn a T-shirt into a work of art

AN UNUSUAL summer holiday activity is being organised by Swindon Museum and Art Gallery.  more...

Science museum opens doors

WROUGHTON'S Science Museum will be throwing open its doors every day next month.  more...

Vets will take on tough challenge

TWO members of staff from the Thameswood Small Animal Hospital will be competing in the country's most challenging charity fundraising event.  more...

Residents urged to look out for Henry

RESIDENTS in West Swindon are being asked to be on the lookout for a missing cat.  more...

Let’s discuss company law

NORTH Swindon MP Anne Snelgrove is holding a public meeting with Jenny Ricks, corporate campaigner with Actionaid, at the Broadgreen Community Centre in Salisbury Street, Swindon, tomorrow.  more...

Charity moves to new home

THE SWINDON disabled people's charity Living Options has celebrated its move to new accommodation.  more...

Residents can get answers

THE Conservative councillors for the Stratton St Margaret ward are holding a residents' surgery.  more...

Pupils’ mural brightens up their school

CHILDREN from Lainesmead Primary School have been decorating their school, thanks to a grant from the Big Lottery Fund.  more...

’Allo, ’allo – let’s all learn French say pupils

FROM September every pupil at Grange Junior School will learn French.  more...

Staff are all set to stop hate crime

WILTSHIRE Crown Prosecution Service now has a co-ordinator to deal with each strand of hate crime.  more...

Let lads’ mags stay on shelf

ADVER readers do not think lads' mags should be moved to the top shelf in newsagents.  more...

Songs Of Praise to help grant wishes

WOOTTON Bassett Mayor Percy Miles, will host a concert in aid of the Make A Wish Foundation.  more...

It’s a dream show

PUPILS at Hreod Parkway School will perform A Midsummer Night's Dream tonight.  more...

Door shut on Robins staying at the Abbey Stadium

THE owners of the Abbey Stadium in Blunsdon have shut the door on the Robins being able to stay in Swindon.  more...

Robins will be homeless next year

THE owners of the Abbey Stadium in Blunsdon have shut the door on the Robins being able to stay in Swindon.  more...

Swindon Rugby

Top coaches at workshop

Supermarine Rugby Club will be running workshops for children aged six to 18 from July 31 to August 4.  more...

Swindon Speedway

Crying shame

GREAT Britain hero Lee Richardson has thrown his weight behind the Advertiser's Save Our Robins' campaign, claiming it would be a crying shame' if they were forced out of their Blunsdon home.  more...

Times Celebrating

BIRTH: Jasmine Ruby Parnell

SMALL but perfectly formed, little Jasmine Parnell couldn't wait to make her entrance into the world.  more...

MARRIAGE: Patricia Wilkins & Paul Imber

A honeymoon in Sharm El Sheik, Egypt, and Switzerland followed the wedding of Miss Patricia Wilkins and Mr Paul Imber at Sheldon Manor recently.  more...

MARRIAGE: Laura Taylor & Mat Belgrove

Miss Laura Taylor and Mr Mat Belgrove were married at St James Parish Church, Trowbridge, on May 20.  more...

MARRIAGE: Heather Keast & Paul Hughes

Miss Heather Denise Keast and Mr Paul Alfred Hughes were married at St John's Church, Trowbridge, on June 3, 33 years to the day after they first met.  more...

MARRIAGE: Helen Amor & Stephen Otterwell

Ms Helen Amor and Mr Stephen Otterwell were married at the Leigh Park Hotel, Bradford on Avon, on June 16.  more...

MARRIAGE: Kay Creech & Darren Morris

Miss Kay Creech and Mr Darren Rodney Morris were married at St James' Church, Trowbridge, on June 17.  more...

OBITUARY: Mrs Valerie Maidment

NURSE Valerie Maidment died at home in Bradford on Avon on July 12 after a year- long fight against motor neurone disease.  more...

OBITUARY: Mr Anthony Mortimer

ANTONY John Mortimer died on July 11 at Royal United Hospital, Bath, aged 77. Mr Mortimer was born in Bradford on Avon and lived in Broughton Gifford with his parents and sister Pam.  more...

OBITUARY: Audrey Brown

Audrey Brown, who will be remembered by the ladies of Bowerhill and Avon Bowls Club, died on July 16.  more...

Times Cricket

Senneck set for Wiltshire debut

SEAMER Alex Senneck will make his Minor Counties championship debut for Wiltshire this weekend in the three day game against Oxfordshire starting on Sunday at South Wilts.  more...

We can’t afford to fail, says Bates

CHIPPENHAM skipper Paul Bates has warned his players there can be "no excuses" if they fail to beat Taunton Deane at Hardenhuish Park on Saturday.  more...

Times Features Down Memory Lane

Then & Now - Bank Street, Melksham

We move further into the town for this week's feature in our Then and Now series on Melksham.  more...

Nostalgia

This week's photos are of the Dowty Fuel Systems (Atworth) football and cricket teams, from the 1970s. Edward Mills, also known as Bomber, was captain of both teams he is pictured in the centre of the front row in both of the photos.  more...

Times Football

Tweddle's nack at Melksham

PROLIFIC striker Steve Tweddle has rejoined Toolstation League Melksham Town.  more...

Tweddle's back at Melksham

PROLIFIC striker Steve Tweddle has rejoined Toolstation League Melksham Town.  more...

Times Two

My Wiltshire Life - Michael Copland-Griffiths

CHIROPRACTOR Michael Copland-Griffiths, 59, has lived in Wingfield, near Trowbridge, since 1950 and established west Wiltshire's first chiropractic clinic in 1977.  more...

Wiltshire News

BNP vows challenge to Ancram

CAMPAIGNERS for the British National Party say they are targeting the Devizes constituency and are considering putting up a candidate to stand against MP Michael Ancram next year.  more...

Archaeology made fun

WILTSHIRE Heritage Museum is digging up a treat to mark the National Archaeological Week. The museum is holding workshops at a family day from 10am to 4.30pm on Saturday.  more...

Warning on ‘charities’

A COMPANY saying it collects goods for distribution in the Third World may not be all it claims to be, Kennet District Council has warned.  more...

Audience dazzled by airborne tricks

HERCULES from Lyneham were part of show-stopping aerial antics that wowed crowds at this year's Royal International Air Tattoo.  more...

Sizzling in the sun

AS temperatures soared this week some people have been finding it more challenging than others to stay cool.  more...

Emergency calls increase

In Wiltshire the Great Western Ambulance Service has been busy responding to people affected by the heat.  more...

Financier joins health trust

BUSINESSMAN Tony FitzSimons has been appointed a non-executive director of the Great Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust.  more...

Cashpoints to dole out advice

YOUNG people getting cash for a night on the town will receive a sobering message when they go to their cashpoint machines.  more...

Refuse bags rot in 90 degrees

BAGS of rotting rubbish lying in temperatures up to 90 degrees have sparked complaints about Kennet's new alternate weekly waste collection.  more...

Domestic violence victims given 999 only mobiles

AN initiative started by Wiltshire police has resulted in domestic violence victims getting free mobile phone connection.  more...

U-turn over police merger

WILTSHIRE police chiefs have welcomed the Government's decision to put the brakes on plans to impose mergers that could see the county amalgamated into a super police force covering an area from Land's End to Gloucester.  more...

Students prepare for long rally drive

East Kennett post-graduate student Peter Loveday is undertaking last minute fine tuning before heading off for a summer drive.  more...

Hospital cuts affect transport

CONCERNS remain about how people without cars will get to hospital appointments when Kennet and North Wiltshire Primary Care Trust implements its proposed cuts in the district.  more...

Woottonbassett News

Public toilets may not be a washout

PUBLIC toilets in Wootton Bassett could be saved if the town council can work out a deal to take them over.  more...

Pupils in the movie frame

BUDDING movie stars at Broad Hinton Primary School will soon be appearing on the big screen, after making their own film.  more...

Wild West festival

PREPARATIONS for next month's Wootton Bassett High Street Festival are well underway.  more...

Councillors ask for talks to cut yob behaviour

A GROUP to discuss ways of cracking down on anti-social behaviour may be launched in Wootton Bassett.  more...

Residents say how town should develop

RESIDENTS of Wootton Bassett have aired their views on the future of the town. Wootton Bassett Town Council had been running an exhibition, The Past And Future Of Our Town, over the last few months.  more...

Africans swap schools

A DELEGATION of teachers from Zambia were given a reception fit for royalty at St Bartholomew's Primary School, Wootton Bassett, this week.  more...

Mercy dash to save stuck badger

A badger was rescued after being found trapped between two walls in the early hours of Tuesday morning.  more...

  
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