Stories for 31 July 2006

Bradford News

Vandals cause havoc at country park

VANDALS have been wrecking a Bradford on Avon country park by leaving behind litter, burning picnic benches and knocking down a dry stone wall.  more...

Competitions

Win a pair of STFC Season tickets

We've teamed up with Nationwide Building Society- the main sponsor of Swindon Town- to offer you a chance to win a pair of Swindon Town season tickets for the 2006-2007 campaign.  more...

Win a pair of STFC Season tickets

We've teamed up with Nationwide Building Society- the main sponsor of Swindon Town- to offer you a chance to win a pair of Swindon Town season tickets for the 2006-2007 campaign.  more...

Corsham News

Violence flares in town centre

Police were called in to deal with a mass brawl involving up to 40 people at a Calne pub on Friday night.  more...

Salisbury City Fc News

First team head to Bishop's Cleeve for friendly

SALISBURY City's pre-season build-up continues this evening when Nick Holmes takes a strong line-up to Bishop's Cleeve.  more...

First team head to Bishop's Cleeve for friendly

SALISBURY City's pre-season build-up continues this evening when Nick Holmes takes a strong line-up to Bishop's Cleeve.  more...

Supaloot suspended pending re-launch

SALISBURY City have confirmed its fundraising Supaloot draw has been temporarily suspended pending its re-launch.  more...

Supaloot suspended pending re-launch

SALISBURY City have confirmed its fundraising Supaloot draw has been temporarily suspended pending its re-launch.  more...

Salisbury Letters

Action must be taken over dangerous swimming pool

I AM a resident of Belle Vue Road and have lived there for the past 14 years.  more...

Salisbury News

Jungle war hero receives honour

FORMER Newton Tony postmaster Tony Lyons was among 49 ex-servicemen and women honoured by the Malaysian government in London last week for their heroism in the jungle wars of the 1950s.  more...

Students to petition No. 10

THE Learning Disability Support Group has vowed to take its protest all the way to Downing Street, following the decision by Salisbury College to axe its Pathways course for disabled students.  more...

Housing transfer's a mistake

YOUR correspondent F E Silver makes some interesting points about the difference between Labour policy as passed by the party conference and Labour policy as enacted by the Government (Postbag, July 13).  more...

Stfc Headlines

Ince-ing closer

DENNIS Wise knows all too well the managerial pain Paul Ince is suffering and just hopes his old pal chooses to banish the disappointment by embracing a new challenge in Wiltshire.  more...

Experienced Evans can provide cover

SHOULD Dennis Wise plump for Paul Evans then that shouldn't be seen as a slur on the young guns currently running Town's engine room.  more...

‘Excellent’ Town impress Coppell

STEVE Coppell is anxious not to put the mockers on Town's season but saw enough against his Reading side to suggest that it will be a happy campaign at the County Ground.  more...

Swindon And Proud Campaign

Bombay dreams come true in the bowl

Nick Tarver samples a melee of Asian delights at the Mela from fashion to Indian curry and bhangra.  more...

Swindon Football

Campbell on target in Marine victory

STEVE Campbell opened his Swindon Supermarine account on Saturday as they cruised to a 4-0 win over Devizes, Former Swindon Town youngster Arthur Levett was given a chance to impress as boss Mark Collier closes in on his final squad of 22 for the Southern League big kick-off.  more...

Swindon Letters

Has Frank forgotten Labour’s achievements while in office?

I REFER to recent letters from Frank Avenell, who regularly contributes to your column, condemning the past record and achievements of the previous Labour administration of the borough council.  more...

We’re grateful for the support

THE fight to save Swindon Speedway received a huge boost at the unveiling of the plans for the proposed redevelopment.  more...

I’m fully behind this campaign

IN response to C Carter's letter regarding the speedway (July 20), I have no idea why he thinks I do not want it on my doorstep?  more...

Don’t complain about the noise

I HAVE just read with horror the plans Swindon has for the Robins Speedway track. I used to follow them everywhere and even spent my wedding night at Blunsdon watching the Robins back in the 70s.  more...

We are losing our Battle of Britain

WELL, well, I do seem to have ruffled Coun Kevin Small's feathers with my response to his letter re the EU.  more...

I will do the best I can for Walcot

IT was never my intention to reply to yet another repetitive letter from D Smith attacking me personally but I feel that it is time to put the record straight.  more...

Swindon News

Teenager is killed walking on A419

A TEENAGER killed on the A419 is thought to have been walking home after a late-night trip to buy cigarettes.  more...

Friendly match not so harmonious among fans

SWINDON'S friendly match against Reading on Saturday proved less amicable among the fans.  more...

‘It was everything i had dreamed of’

THERE were nerves, tears and smiles as bride and groom said "I do" at Swindon's wedding of the year.  more...

Petition grows as fans worldwide lend support

A SWINDON Advertiser petition to keep speedway at the Abbey Stadium has topped more than 1,500 signatures.  more...

Do keep your kit on

Figures show that men in Swindon are twice as likely to get skin cancer from the sun as their UK counterparts. Anthony Osborne reports.  more...

Welcome to another cannabis factory

AN ORDINARY front window with two "Come on England" toy bears and a vase of fake flowers hid an elaborate cannabis factory with 200 plants.  more...

Welcome to another cannabis factory

AN ORDINARY front window with two "Come on England" toy bears and a vase of fake flowers hid an elaborate cannabis factory with 200 plants.  more...

Bombay dreams come true in the bowl

Nick Tarver samples a melee of Asian delights at the Mela from fashion to Indian curry and bhangra.  more...

We want to buy the Mechanics’

THE New Mechanics' Institution Preservation Trust is searching for money to make a bid to buy the iconic building in Emlyn Square.  more...

We want to buy the Mechanics’

THE New Mechanics' Institution Preservation Trust is searching for money to make a bid to buy the iconic building in Emlyn Square.  more...

Decision due on murder inquiry

THE decision of a judicial review into the murder of a Swindon man's sister and nephew are set to be handed down today.  more...

Foundations aim to build up funds

COMMUNITY foundations from across the south west have banded together in a bid to attract more funding.  more...

‘Please Give back all my memories’

A PENSIONER is appealing to thieves to return one of her most precious possessions.  more...

Immigrant is jailed for false ID bank scam

AN illegal immigrant who tried to open a bank account with false documents has been jailed for two years.  more...

Times Cricket

Cooksey hits maiden century

ADAM Cooksey scored his maiden first team century to help leaders Bradford to a 107 run victory over Swindon 3rds in Division Three of the Crusader Sports Wiltshire League.  more...

Times Features Country Times

Access all areas?

In the government 's 2005 Rural Manifesto one of their priorities was improving access to coastal areas.  more...

A welcome return for ratty

Leaonne Hall discovers how the work of local wildlife volunteers is helping to return a much loved mammal to our Wiltshire Waterways.  more...

Seasonal eating

Seasonal eating ensures that you are consuming what is naturally good for you,at the right time of year. It also supports local producers and saves food miles.  more...

Seasonal eating

Seasonal eating ensures that you are consuming what is naturally good for you,at the right time of year. It also supports local producers and saves food miles.  more...

Purely organic fish farming

Fish has long been called brain food' and regarded as good for body and mind, making the aquaculture sector one of the fastest growing segments in global food markets.  more...

The future of farming?

Defra's Rural Enterprise Scheme (RES) was designed to help the rural economy adjust to the declining role of mainstream agricultural production and provide support for farmers.  more...

Sustainable eco-housing

Building your own house is a dream for many the freedom to design your own space and create a home from your imagination is appealing to an increasing amount of people.  more...

Sustainable eco-housing

Building your own house is a dream for many the freedom to design your own space and create a home from your imagination is appealing to an increasing amount of people.  more...

Stars shine as sun comes out

Stars of British eventing joined hundreds of other competitors at the Longleat International Horse Trials.  more...

Make sure your horse is seen

It's not just on dark,winter days that you need to make sure you are visible on your horse. The British Horse Society (BHS) has a Be Seen Be Safe' campaign to encourage riders to make sure they can be seen by other road users.  more...

If you go down to the woods today...

Forget all the scare stories about deadly mushrooms; with some common sense and a supervised guide, you can enjoy the beautiful woodlands and learn a new skill on a fungi foray.  more...

Design tips for summer

Andrew McIndoe knows a thing or two about design. In fact, he has designed the Hillier Chelsea Flower Show garden since 1989 and has an unbroken record of 16 gold medals.  more...

Times Football

Tweddle off the mark

NEW signing Steve Tweddle scored twice as Melksham Town continued their pre-season preparations with a 4-0 win over Bournemouth Sports.  more...

Times General Sport

Huge catches at Stafford Moor

ANGLING: The Stafford Moor So Simple match produced mammoth catches of carp.  more...

Trowbridge News

Man in court on attack charge

A MAN has appeared before magistrates in Chippenham today charged with grievous bodily harm in connection with an incident in Southwick on Friday night.   more...

Man in court on attack charge

A MAN appeared before magistrates in Chippenham today charged with grievous bodily harm in connection with an incident in Southwick on Friday night.   more...

  
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