Stories for 22 September 2006

Amesbury News

Emergency services cut would put town at risk

PEOPLE living in Amesbury and surrounding villages could be put at risk if the three emergency services decide to scale-down facilities currently provided in the town, warned a councillor this week.  more...

Announcements

STOKES, Gary and Karen (Née Davies)

STOKES Gary and Karen (Ne Davies) Congratulations on the birth of your precious son Jude Thomas Richard born September 14, 2006 weighing 7lb 5oz Treasured first grandchild.  more...

MIRIA and LIAM

Congratulations MIRIA and LIAM On the birth of Baby Georgia Samantha We're proud of you both.  more...

Bradford News

Shop to reconsider deliveries policy

THE manager of the new Sainsbury's store in Bradford on Avon has promised to consider continuing a much-needed home delivery service.  more...

Surprise, surprise as arts festival swings into action

ANOTHER big surprise is in store for one of Bradford on Avon's busiest streets as part of this year's art festival, which starts tonight.  more...

Food for thought

A MATCHMAKING service between local food producers and customers in Bradford on Avon will be launched on Sunday.  more...

Chippenham News

Assault investigation continues

POLICE are still investigating an alleged assault on a 13-year-old school girl which happened in Hardenhuish Lane last Wednesday.  more...

Caravan destroyed by fire

FIREFIGHTERS from Chippenham and Malmesbury were called to a caravan fire at the Plough Lane Caravan site in Kington Langley at around 11.30am today.  more...

Child order breach puts man back in prison

A 30-year-old lorry driver who had an affair with a 15-year-old girl is back behind bars after breaching an order banning him from having contact with children.  more...

Owner to close fire death hotel

THE trouble-hit Pines Hotel in Chippenham, which has been the scene of two deaths and a fire in the last four years, is to close.  more...

Owner to close fire death hotel

THE trouble-hit Pines Hotel in Chippenham, which has been the scene of two deaths and a fire in the last four years, is to close.  more...

Stars back at the Abbey

A-LIST stars Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman could be spotted in Lacock over the next few weeks as Hollywood film crews return to the picturesque village.  more...

Concern over new Cepen Park boundary changes

THE electoral wards of Cepen Park north and south in Chippenham could be scrapped following recommendations made by The Boundary Committee for England.  more...

Bid to stop holiday cottages in Lacock

RESIDENTS in Lacock are protesting against plans to turn the living quarters of the old post office into a holiday cottage, amid fears that holiday homes will kill off traditional village life.  more...

Shopgirl fights off attacker

A WALK home from work turned to terror for Chippenham woman Shelley Jones when a man grabbed her - but she fought back and beat off her attacker.  more...

Police seek help to solve metal puzzle

POLICE have asking for help in identifying a number of mystery metal objects.  more...

Prize is worth all the effort

A KEEN composter has won a £2,000 prize as part of celebrations to mark the sale of the one millionth compost bin through the Recycle Now Compost at Home Scheme.  more...

Serviceman killed in car smash

A YOUNG RAF serviceman from Lyneham was killed in a car crash at Dauntsey Lock on Monday.  more...

Plaque tribute to rock‘n’roll legend

A LIFE size plaque of Eddie Cochran was unveiled on Sunday as part of a three-day festival in Chippenham to celebrate the life and music of the rock and roll star.  more...

Parents told of new car seat safety laws

PARENTS had some help learning about the new child car seat laws when an expert from Halfords dropped in at the Key Day Nursery in Chippenham to give some advice.  more...

Drinkers dive for cover as car skids

PEOPLE enjoying a quiet beer in The Pheasant in Chippenham on Friday had a close shave when a car careered off the road and hurtled straight towards them.  more...

Drinkers dive for cover as car skids

PEOPLE enjoying a quiet beer in The Pheasant in Chippenham on Friday had a close shave when a car careered off the road and hurtled straight towards them.  more...

MP’s affair sparks mixed reaction from colleagues

THE very public end to North Wiltshire MP James Gray's marriage has sparked mixed reactions from local politicians.  more...

Competitions

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Corsham News

Tasty awards for businesses

THREE businesses in north Wiltshire have been given Taste of the West awards for providing customers with quality regional food and drink.  more...

Pigeon Post film is a tearjerker

A SHORT film made by a Colerne director and filmed in Box was screened to cast, crew and family on Saturday.  more...

Another cash boost for centre’s facelift

A MAJOR cash boost will help a theatre on its way to becoming a new arts hub for the north of Wiltshire.  more...

Drugshotline

Dealer is jailed

A JAMAICAN who had more than £5,500 of crack cocaine in an Upper Stratton flat has been jailed for four years.  more...

Film Reviews

Film review - Children Of Men (15)

Set more than 20 years in the future, Children Of Men is a brilliantly orchestrated, nightmarish thriller adapted from the PD James novel about a world teetering on the brink of anarchy.  more...

Home

Beautiful Bradford on Avon

The Saxon town of Bradford on Avon is famous for its picturesque beauty. It is also gaining a reputation for its delicious restaurants and specialist shops.  more...

Beautiful Bradford on Avon

The Saxon town of Bradford on Avon is famous for its picturesque beauty. It is also gaining a reputation for its delicious restaurants and specialist shops.  more...

How do prices in west Wiltshire compare?

In the last quarter house prices in west Wiltshire have grown at a greater rate than the national average, after a slow start to the year.  more...

The county town

Trowbridge, the County Town of Wiltshire, is rapidly becoming a hot spot for redevelopment and investment.  more...

What’s it like in Westbury?

Westbury nestles on the hillside underneath one of Wiltshire's most famous landmarks, the Westbury White Horse.  more...

Welcome to Warminster

Warminster has a scenic location that attracts lots of buyers to the area. House prices in the area are relatively low, although they have risen since last year.  more...

Moving to Melksham

Melksham is a small riverside town with a population of 23,000. Despite its small size, Melksham has excellent recreational facilities including a gym, pool and sports centre.  more...

Corsham

Corsham is a popular area to live in thanks to it's pretty buildings, local shops and close proximity to Bath and other attractions.  more...

I love Corsham....

PUBLIC relations manager Sarah Bullock, moved to Katherine Park in Corsham in July 2005. For Sarah, 38, who was born and grew up in Chippenham, it was a return to her roots and she's delighted with the move.  more...

House price boom in Chippenham

Chippenham has a population of over 40,000 and is a popular choice for commuters as it's only four miles from the M4 and on the London-Cardiff train route.  more...

Moving up in the world

When it comes to finding a place to live, few housebuilders offer a better choice of properties than Bloor Homes.  more...

Buy to let prices

Investor buyers have saved the housing market from a crash through investment in properties that they have bought to let out to tenants.  more...

Buying your first house

With an increase of 5.9 per cent in house prices since July 2005, it's getting harder for first-time buyers to get on the property ladder.  more...

Buyers guide: mortgages made easy

The sheer range of mortgages available can be overwhelming for first time buyers and makes independent financial advice crucial.  more...

Jobfair

Fair is just the job

THE Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News Job Fair took place at the Civic Hall, Trowbridge on Thursday.  more...

Melksham News

Fly posters removed

NEW West Wiltshire District Council enforcement officers removed more than 200 illegal fly posters from Melksham town centre and the surrounding approach roads in just two hours.  more...

Peter gets call to be new crier

A FINALIST in the World Town Crier Championships has been appointed as Melksham's new town crier.  more...

Rooftop protester’s nights on the tiles

A MAN'S rooftop protest sparked a huge police operation in Melksham at the weekend costing thousands of pounds and attracting the scorn of local residents.  more...

Attack probe

A POLICE investigation is under way after a young girl was assaulted in Bromham.  more...

Mac’s music fills the church for 50 years

THE Harvest Festival service at St George's Church, Semington will be a very special occasion for the man who keeps everyone singing from the same hymn sheet.  more...

Grandmother proves to be The Strongest Link

A 72-year-old widow from Melksham is celebrating after surviving Anne Robinson's put-downs to win the cult quiz show The Weakest Link.  more...

Village cross destroyed by ‘mindless act of vandalism’

VANDALS have destroyed a concrete cross in Bromham that was paid for by villagers to mark the dawn of the new millennium in 2000.  more...

And Rachel makes it three...

Bride Rachel Lockwood followed a family tradition on Saturday when she walked down the aisle at St George's Church in Semington.  more...

Tribute to former councillor

A NEW bungalow for the disabled has been named in memory of a former district councillor who was a staunch supporter of people with housing needs.  more...

Bee-sy does it!

IT was bee there or miss out at the weekend as swarms of people descended on Lackham to learn more about our buzzy friends.  more...

New

Foresters begin cup defence

TEAMS from the Auto Business Solutions Ltd Chippenham League take a break from league action on Sunday as all but two of the 64 teams are in action in the first round of the presstoprint-sponsored Eric Hughes Memorial Knockout Cup.  more...

New Forest News

Improving night vision

MOTORISTS using the notorious A338 now have a few extra pairs of eyes to help them see the road at night.  more...

Salisbury City Fc News

Middleton goes out on loan

SALISBURY City's Gary Middleton is to join Andover on loan for a month in a bid to get more first team action under his belt.  more...

Top of the table clash preview

NICK Holmes is hoping Salisbury City supporters will again be out in force tomorrow to cheer the side on as they look to continue their excellent start to life in the Nationwide Conference South.  more...

Salisbury News

Colleagues in tribute after councillor dies

LOCAL politicians have paid tribute to Salisbury district council cabinet member and former chairman Margaret Peach, who died suddenly on Sunday, aged 65.  more...

Stfc Headlines

‘No crisis,’ but Town lose Power

BILL Power has severed all connections with Swindon Town with ill-health rather than a rift' cited as the sole reason for his departure.  more...

Wise keeps counsel over Leeds rumours

DENNIS Wise has refused to be drawn on intensifying speculation linking him with the Leeds United job as Town's board insist there has been no approach from the Elland Road club.  more...

Devlin will address ‘overspend’ issues

MARK Devlin insists he will address any overspend' issues when they are presented to him in the boardroom and not through the media, writes JON RITSON.  more...

Fans digest loss of club investor

BILL Power's County Ground departure has been described as a "devastating blow" for Swindon Town, with Robins fans fearing it could also spell the end for boss Dennis Wise.  more...

Ince is a doubt for Meadow Lane

PAUL Ince is a doubt for tomorrow's trip to Notts County with the midfielder suffering from a virus.  more...

Club to revise their plans

TOWN'S new acting chief executive says every effort is being made to ensure the club's operating losses continue to fall.  more...

Swindon Football

No excuses!

FOOTBALL - Southern League: MATT Pratley admits his best is yet to come this season while urging his teammates to forget the excuses and start staking their claims for a shirt.  more...

Jackson looking forward

FOOTBALL: GRAHAM Jackson insists his Cricklade side have more to come after an injury and holiday hit start to their Hellenic Division One campaign.  more...

Herring takes bait

FOOTBALL: IAN Herring has accused Corsham Town boss Colin Bush of being disrespectful' after comments he made about Chippenham Town's direct' style of play.  more...

New College flying high

FOOTBALL - Wiltshire League: NEW College, going well in second spot in the Premier Division table, take on visitors Melksham Town this weekend and manager Mark Teasdale will be keen for his troops to keep their good start going, writes RAY BURROUGHS.  more...

Fisher: Those were the days

FOOTBALL: MEMORIES of the glory days will come flooding back to John Fisher tomorrow as he prepares to write a new chapter in his eventful managerial career.  more...

Swindon General Sport

Howell sits out openers

GOLF: DAVID Howell insists he still has to prove himself as a Ryder Cup player after being dropped' for this morning's opening Ryder Cup matches.  more...

It was tough call: Woosie

GOLF: A last-minute change of heart by captain Ian Woosnam left David Howell on the Ryder Cup sidelines - but his disappointment at missing out should only have lasted until this afternoon, writes CRAIG LYUS.  more...

Swindon Ice Hockey

Face-off

ICE HOCKEY: WILDCATS coach Ken Forshee admits his Swindon npower side are under-prepared for this weekend's season opener, but has warned his players there is no room for any excuses.  more...

Swindon Letters

This council is on the way up

LAST week Oliver Letwin MP paid a visit to Swindon and we were able, among other things, to give him an update on the new Central Library that is about to be built.  more...

The federated road is the way to find peace

I AM becoming evermore saddened by those writers to the Adver who are opposed to the European Union in general and our adoption of the euro in place of the pound in particular. Their blatherings range from the insularity of the UKIP's to those ordinary muddled men on the street.  more...

Men should stay and support their children

ONE reads in the Adver and national press that Swindon is a boom town - yes, a baby boom town.  more...

A marathon challenge to raise money for cancer care

I would like to ask any Swindon Advertiser readers who fancy a challenge to consider running the Flora London Marathon 2007 for Marie Curie Cancer Care.  more...

Ban children, not the dogs

AS a dog owner, I would like to say to Jason Lane - get off your high horse!  more...

Swindon Music

Christina Jackson - Swindon Arts Centre

SEPTEMBER 22 2006, SWINDON: Fresh from an appearance at the Marlborough Jazz Festival, Christina Jackson continues to charm her audiences with the special mix of her songs running the gamut from Ray Charles to Edith Piaf and Gershwin to Denver.  more...

Zebrahead - The Furnace

SEPTEMBER 23 2006, SWINDON: Zebrahead, a kicking power rock band who have supported such bands as Radiohead, The Strokes and Metallica, are heading for Swindon on Saturday.  more...

Swindon News

Man arrested on suspicion of Lorna's murder

Police have arrested a 36-year-old man from Swindon in connection with the murder of teenager Lorna Gibbison.  more...

Man held for Lorna murder

A MAN has been arrested for the murder of Swindon teenager Lorna Gibbison.  more...

Man, 36, held over Lorna's murder

A MAN has been arrested by Swindon police on suspicion of murder following the investigation into the mysterious death of teenager Lorna Gibbison.  more...

"Her life has changed forever"

FIVE-YEAR-OLD Keira Hinder could not wait for her first day back at school.  more...

My one-legged challenges

COMPETING in the Swindon Half-Marathon is an achievement in itself.  more...

Were stolen body parts passed on?

A SWINDON company could have unwittingly supplied stolen body parts to British hospitals.  more...

Ahoy there! Cadets face the top brass

SWINDON'S Sea Cadets made sure everything was looking ship-shape for their annual inspection.  more...

Crackdown on rogue gas fitters

Health and Safety Executive inspectors have launched a crackdown on rogue gas fitters.  more...

War trio are still ale and hearty

THEY have been dubbed The Last Of The Summer Wine by regulars.  more...

Inquest date set for tragic

AN INQUEST into the death of teenager Cherelle Parker will be held next week.  more...

Neighbour's relief at nightspot bid

TWO different schemes have been drawn up for the former Destiny and Desire nightclub in the Railway Village.  more...

Everyone welcome to join the games

ORGANISERS of the Broad Street Games are hoping the event will bring the community together on Saturday.  more...

Staff recognised for charity work

A GROUP of workers from Nationwide have been rewarded after raising £27,000 for charity.  more...

Drug advice service back home after refurbishment

A CHARITY that helps those whose lives are affected by drugs has returned to its newly refurbished premises.  more...

Head makes way for new regime

COLIN Green, headteacher of Covingham Park Junior School, has resigned to allow fresh blood into the school, Swindon Council says.  more...

Truancy figures buck rising trend

SWINDON'S schools are winning the war against truants.  more...

Ball will keep wheels rolling for disabled

SWINDON Dial A Ride is hoping to boost its fundraising for its 20th anniversary appeal by holding a charity ball at the De Vere Hotel, in West Swindon.  more...

Park gardeners edge closer to pretty borders

GARDENING volunteers from the New Mechanics' Institute will be putting down roots at Faringdon Road Park.  more...

Dealer is jailed

A JAMAICAN who had more than £5,500 of crack cocaine in an Upper Stratton flat has been jailed for four years.  more...

‘We need to detoxify our children’ warns childcare expert

YOUNGSTERS are being poisoned by a lethal cocktail of electronic entertainment, over-competitive schooling and junk food.  more...

feedback

THIS week we reported that roadworks had started again in Wood Street, Old Town, to repair a damaged sewer.  more...

Call goes out for one day of peace

CHILDREN and campaigners in Swindon marked the UN International Day Of Peace in their own ways.  more...

Next time you eat or drink, feel blessed by world’s riches - Faith on Friday

Every week religious leaders share their thoughts with Swindon Advertiser readers. Today's guest columnist is Imran Golding, of the Muslim community  more...

Musicans gather for jazzman's gig

ONE of the world's best-loved jazz musicians will be remembered at a memorial gig at Riffs Bar, at Hook, near Wootton Bassett, next month.  more...

Town’s artists put their minds to future plans

SWINDON artists will be gathering on Monday to share ideas.  more...

Swindon Rugby

James still confident

RUGBY: SUPERMARINE skipper Danny James insists it is not all doom and gloom at South Marston despite shipping over 100 points in their first two games this season, writes ANDY CRYER.  more...

Daniels targets a win

RUGBY: RETURNING vice-skipper Paul Daniels is targeting a first Swindon win tomorrow in the battle of the promoted sides with a trip to Redingensians.  more...

Swindon Speedway

Ulamek’s heroics are in vain

SPEEDWAY: SEBASTIAN Ulamek stormed to an impressive 12-point maximum, but his efforts could not prevent Robins being edged out in the opening leg of their Craven Shield group.  more...

Swindon Theatre & Arts

Heroes - Theatre Royal

SEPTEMBER 25 - 30 2006, BATH: ART MALIK talks about his latest appearance in the heart-rending play, Heroes, and the contrasting roles that have made him a household name. By FLICKY HARRISON.  more...

Felix Dexter: On The Edge - Swindon Arts Centre

OCTOBER 19 2006, SWINDON: Funnyman and actor Felix Dexter is not scared to take on a challenge. He talks to FLICKY HARRSION.  more...

Times Chippenhem Town Fc

Ace Gilroy ends Corsham dream

FA CUP Chippenham Town 2, Corsham Town 0 THERE was nothing remotely romantic about this FA Cup first qualifying round match at Hardenhuish Park on Saturday.  more...

Bush swaps beach for the bench

FROM sunny Spain to an overcast Hardenhuish Park, the lure of the world's oldest cup competition proved too strong for Corsham manager Colin Bush on Saturday.  more...

Herring sees red over aerial jibes

CHIPPENHAM captain Ian Herring has defended his side's style of play, insisting his long throw is not the team's main attacking threat.  more...

Jenkins mulls over move to Yate

STEVE Jenkins could be on the verge of a move to Yate Town after being told he is surplus to requirements at Hardenhuish Park.  more...

Times Cricket

Dawson poised for pro contract

Liam Dawson is expected to sign his first professional contract with Hampshire on the eve of his trip to Australia.  more...

Times Football

Brickley’s back to halt the slide

TOOLSTATION LEAGUE Westbury United 1, Bradford Town 0 PAUL Brickley ended a tumultous five days, in which he resigned and then changed his mind, with a tense derby victory over First Division rivals Bradford Town.  more...

Brickley’s back to halt the slide

TOOLSTATION LEAGUE Westbury United 1, Bradford Town 0 PAUL Brickley ended a tumultous five days, in which he resigned and then changed his mind, with a tense derby victory over First Division rivals Bradford Town.  more...

Gee at the double

Biddestone 3, Ilfracombe Town 2 OLLIE Gee scored his first goals for his new club on Saturday to fire Biddestone to the dizzy heights of second in the First Division table.  more...

Back on course

Corsham Town 2, Street 0 CORSHAM put Saturday's FA Cup defeat against Chippenham firmly behind them to earn a battling victory over Street at the Southbank.  more...

Robins can fly high says boss

Bitton 0, Frome Town 2 DEREK Graham believes Frome have the potential to challenge for honours this season after victory over Bitton propelled the Robins to the Premier Division summit.  more...

Jordan gets shirty after late winner

Calne Town 2, Chard Town 1 DANNY Jordan was sent off for his over-enthusiastic goal celebration seconds after heading a dramatic late winner at Bremhill View.  more...

Kelvin numbed by 7-2 mauling

Hallen 7, Melksham Town 2 KELVIN Highmore confessed to feeling "numb" after his side were humiliated by Hallen on Saturday.  more...

Defeat is wake-up call says Town boss

HELLENIC LEAGUE Trowbridge Town 1, Cricklade Town 2 PAUL Shanley believes Saturday's shock defeat against Hellenic League minnows Cricklade Town could be a blessing in disguise.  more...

United on top in Bradford derby

TROWBRIDGE LEAGUE BRADFORD United are through to the first round of the Chantry Digital Limited-sponsored Knockout Cup after a 7-1 preliminary round win over neighbours Bradford Town A.  more...

Champions score nine in goal spree

PLAISTER AUTOS WILTS LEAGUE REIGNING champions Corsham Town Reserves remain four points clear at the top of the Premier Division after thrashing Purton Reserves 9-0 at The Southbank.  more...

Teen star steps in with two goal haul

WESSEX LEAGUE Fawley 0, Warminster Town 3 WARMINSTER cantered to a third successive league victory thanks to some clinical finishing from teenage striker Tom Clifford.  more...

Times General Sport

Sparey claims top veteran award

ATHLETICS: EIGHT Avon Valley Runners took part in the Shepton Mallet 10K and came away with a good spread of prizes.  more...

Surry on course for fringe tour

GOLF: CUMBERWELL Park professional Steve Surry recovered from a "nightmare" opening round to breeze through the first stage of qualifying for the European Tour.  more...

Roaring success

DRAGON BOAT RACING: HILPERTON paddler Derek Kyme was a roaring success at the recent European Dragon boat Championships in Prague, where he picked up three silver medals.  more...

Victor falls away after good start

MOTORCYCLE RACING: TROWBRIDGE rider Victor Cox suffered another frustrating weekend while riding the STP racing Yamaha 1000R in the Metzeler Racetec National Championships at Silverstone.  more...

Sinclair races to new record

MOTOR RACING: ON the 30th anniversary of their first meeting as owners of the circuit, Howard and Pat Strawford witnessed some tremendous racing and a new lap record at the first MG Raceday at Castle Combe on Saturday.  more...

West Wilts ready for new league challenge

HOCKEY: WEST Wilts warmed up for tomorrow's first league match of the season against North Wilts with a 3-2 win over Weymouth in their final friendly.  more...

Frank leads challenge for Harriers

ATHLETICS: CHIPPENHAM Harriers were well represented in the Bristol Half Marathon on Sunday.  more...

Frank leads challenge for Harriers

ATHLETICS: CHIPPENHAM Harriers were well represented in the Bristol Half Marathon on Sunday.  more...

Six of the best for Bradford paddlers

CANOEING: BRADFORD on Avon Canoe Club were out in force at the Poole Harbour Canoe Race on Sunday.  more...

Eleanor and Tiny make big step up

WARMINSTER dressage rider Eleanor Brown will test her skills against the best in Britain next month at an elite equestrian training camp in Berkshire.  more...

Eleanor and Tiny make big step up

WARMINSTER dressage rider Eleanor Brown will test her skills against the best in Britain next month at an elite equestrian training camp in Berkshire.  more...

Ace Griffin faces new injury scare

FORMER Chippenham Town striker Charlie Griffin is waiting for doctors' permission to resume his playing career after suffering a second serious head injury.  more...

Times Letters

It’s our problem!

FURTHER to your front page headline of September 15 It's not our problem' (quoting Ms Carol Clarke) I would like to add the following to re-emphasise the crumbling health and social services care in west Wiltshire:  more...

Hopes rest on our new PCT

SO Carol Clarke and her gang have bottled the decision to close down healthcare in most of Wiltshire.  more...

What a rip-off

I FEEL that I must write to say how disappointed and what a rip-off the photos are for the Wiltshire Times baby competition.  more...

What a rip-off

I FEEL that I must write to say how disappointed and what a rip-off the photos are for the Wiltshire Times baby competition.  more...

Poor service

I PHONED the council highways department before the school summer holidays about an overgrown garden in Pitman Avenue, Trowbridge, near the footpath leading to Studley Green.  more...

Help yourself

AT long last someone else has noticed the tremendous difference in the price of petrol and diesel in Trowbridge compared with the price in surrounding areas.  more...

Shame on him

I WAS particularly interested in Craig Evry's story Mayor's Outburst Over Homes Protest' (published on the Wiltshire Times website last Friday).  more...

Disgusting mess

I'M sure there are good reasons for allowing flocks of sheep to roam around some sites of interest in Wiltshire, but the effect on visitors should be appreciated.  more...

Fight poverty

LAST year the South West TUC was part of a coalition of campaign and community groups in the region that took part in a campaign to make poverty history, across the world.  more...

Fight poverty

LAST year the South West TUC was part of a coalition of campaign and community groups in the region that took part in a campaign to make poverty history, across the world.  more...

Runners needed

I WOULD like to ask any Wiltshire Times readers who fancy a challenge to consider running the Flora London Marathon 2007 for Marie Curie Cancer Care.  more...

Runners needed

I WOULD like to ask any Wiltshire Times readers who fancy a challenge to consider running the Flora London Marathon 2007 for Marie Curie Cancer Care.  more...

Runners needed

I WOULD like to ask any Wiltshire Times readers who fancy a challenge to consider running the Flora London Marathon 2007 for Marie Curie Cancer Care.  more...

Times Rugby

Corsham colts called up

FOUR Corsham colts - Tom Simons, Rhys Lewis, Peter Hines and James Coleman - have been invited for Dorset and Wilts trials this weekend.  more...

Corsham colts called up

FOUR Corsham colts - Tom Simons, Rhys Lewis, Peter Hines and James Coleman - have been invited for Dorset and Wilts trials this weekend.  more...

Trowbridge lack the killer touch

Sherborne 18, Trowbridge 13 POOR finishing cost Trowbridge dear against a Sherborne side armed with former Harlequins and Worcester number eight Richard Nias.  more...

Academy go to top of the class

Bradford on Avon Academy 14, Trowbridge Colts 5 BRADFORD Academy overcame rivals Trowbridge Colts to record their first win of the league season.  more...

Simmons happy despite second shut-out

Dorchester 28, Cooper-Avon-Tyres 0 CATS coach Mark Simmons hailed a "massive improvement" from his young side, despite the tyremen failing to register a point for the second consecutive week.  more...

Welcome win for Westbury

Westbury 15, Frome 2nds 10 JON Parker says his players must work as a unit if they want to challenge for honours in Dorset and Wilts One this season.  more...

Coach left fuming by defensive mistakes

BRADFORD RUGBY Bradford on Avon 28, Chippenham 3rds 35 BRADFORD lost their opening fixture of the Dorset and Wilts One season by five tries to four against a strong Chippenham 3rds outfit at the Broom Ground.  more...

Times Wiltshire News

The healthy option

The Pathways for Change consultation took months to complete, involved thousands of people and cost thousands of pounds. As the Wiltshire Times reported last week, health chiefs have controversially decided not to act on its main findings but we thought our readers would like to see what they were anyway. HELEN THOMAS reports...  more...

The healthy option

The Pathways for Change consultation took months to complete, involved thousands of people and cost thousands of pounds. As the Wiltshire Times reported last week, health chiefs have controversially decided not to act on its main findings but we thought our readers would like to see what they were anyway. HELEN THOMAS reports...  more...

MP’s hospital warning amid closure fears

IT was good news for staff and patients of Royal United Hospital, Bath, last week with the publication of its annual report.  more...

Calendar girls with recycling message

"Recycling helps our environment" is the rallying cry on 10-year-old Georgie Martin's poster, which appears on Wiltshire Wildlife Trust's Waste Action Calendar.  more...

New care scheme proposed

People with complex needs may soon be swapping hospital for home in a pioneering support scheme mooted by Wiltshire County Council.  more...

Controversial PFI sites could now be dropped

EFFORTS to bring more affordable housing to west Wiltshire have taken a big step forward.  more...

Changes agreed to conservation areas

CONSERVATION areas in Warminster town centre and Bradford on Avon will change following a public consultation held by the district council.  more...

Motorist’s concentration loss causes death smash

MOTORIST Nicholas Peters told an inquest his lack of concentration caused a horrific collision that caused the death of Gordon MacDonald.  more...

£350k to help kids in need

A FUND has been set up to offer grants to children and young people in need, to help them enrol on training courses, and buy clothing and equipment.  more...

£350k to help kids in need

A FUND has been set up to offer grants to children and young people in need, to help them enrol on training courses, and buy clothing and equipment.  more...

Bin dispute over

BIN collections look set to return to normal after binmen accepted the latest terms from employers Cleanaway on Thursday. Workers accepted a pay deal scrapping an unpopular bonus and giving them a payrise of between 11.7 per cent and 12.5 per cent from October 1.  more...

Bins dispute over

Bin collections look set to return to normal after binmen accepted the latest terms from employers Cleanaway on Thursday.  more...

Trowbridge News

Black day for county town

REDEVELOPMENT plans for Trowbridge have been thrown into uncertainty.  more...

Black day for county town

REDEVELOPMENT plans for Trowbridge have been thrown into uncertainty. It emerged this week that the developer thought to be on the verge of putting in a planning application to develop the former Peter Black site at Cradle Bridge does not even own it.  more...

In a blaze of glory...

FORMER firemen were reunited on Friday as they gathered to celebrate the 90th birthday of Trowbridge station's first sub officer Leonard Lofty' Johnson.  more...

Fury over boundary changes

CHANGES proposed by the Boundary Commission have been condemned by those who have to live with them.  more...

Humble beginnings for new play

Trowbridge Players are bringing to the stage Humble Boy, a play about broken vows, failed hopes and the joys of bee keeping.  more...

Work set to start on ‘gateway’ to town

WORK looks set to start on a project to enhance the town bridge area of Trowbridge.  more...

Memorial tributes to popular teacher

HUNDREDS of people turned up to pay tribute to a hugely popular and well-loved teacher on Tuesday.  more...

Backing for link to Morocco

A CHARTER linking Trowbridge with a town in Morocco has been given the support of Trowbridge town council.  more...

Town Hall revamp project stalls

THERE has still been no progress made on a project to revamp Trowbridge Town Hall.  more...

New shop ‘meats’ Muslims’ needs

MUSLIMS will no longer have to travel to buy meat as west Wiltshire's first Halal butchers shop opens in Trowbridge.  more...

Girl, 12, calls for council to help her grandmother

A LITTLE girl has decided to take matters into her own hands to ensure her great grandmother can cross the road safely.  more...

Kids grin and bear it for Tommy

CHILDREN and their much-loved teddy bears have done their bit to help babies in need.  more...

School’s birthday exhibition

THE Mead Primary School in Trowbridge is celebrating its fifth birthday today with a grand festival of five' art exhibition.  more...

‘Are we down yet?’

JUMPING out of a plane at 12,000ft may not be everyone's idea of a relaxing Sunday morning but in my book it beats a lie-in and the weekend papers any day.  more...

Pre-school gets revamp and new name

CHILDREN returned to a pre-school sporting a new name this week.  more...

Forum to debate all the big issues

PEOPLE in Trowbridge will have the chance to make themselves heard on Tuesday.  more...

Protests force new school licence bid

A SCHOOL is to re-advertise its plans to apply for an entertainments licence in the light of protests by people living nearby.  more...

Kids join dads for night under the stars

Brokerswood Country Park, near Trowbridge was the sight for the annual Dad's Camping Night Out organised by the Friends of the Minster School on Saturday.  more...

Robbie’s the Pied Piper of Trowbridge

A MODERN day pied piper is adding music to the day of youngsters just starting secondary school.  more...

Monk on tour to raise charity cash

A NOMADIC monk has visited Trowbridge as part of a countrywide walk to raise money for African children.  more...

Warminster News

Teacher on child porn charges

A PRIMARY school teacher appeared in court yesterday charged with 13 counts of downloading child pornography.  more...

Teacher on child porn charges

A PRIMARY school teacher appeared in court yesterday charged with 13 counts of downloading child pornography.  more...

Teacher on child porn charges

A PRIMARY school teacher appeared in court yesterday charged with 13 counts of downloading child pornography.  more...

Councillor resigns to care for his wife

A DISTRICT and county councillor has told of his agonising decision to give up his official duties in order to look after his sick wife.  more...

Police apologise for poor performance

TWO senior police officers have apologised for the poor service Warminster has been getting from the force.  more...

Geoff’s not ready for retirement

Last week we wrongly reported that Insp Geoff Miles was retiring from the police force.  more...

Salisbury Journal Sport

Middleton goes out on loan

SALISBURY City's Gary Middleton is to join Andover on loan for a month in a bid to get more first team action under his belt.   more...

Top of the table clash preview

NICK Holmes is hoping Salisbury City supporters will again be out in force tomorrow to cheer the side on as they look to continue their excellent start to life in the Nationwide Conference South.   more...

Swindon Advertiser News

Ball will keep wheels rolling for disabled

SWINDON Dial A Ride is hoping to boost its fundraising for its 20th anniversary appeal by holding a charity ball at the De Vere Hotel, in West Swindon.   more...

Park gardeners edge closer to pretty borders

GARDENING volunteers from the New Mechanics' Institute will be putting down roots at Faringdon Road Park.   more...

Lawyer judges it is time to step down

SWINDON'S senior district judge is bowing out with happy memories after 15 years in the town.   more...

Firm keeps Ryder Cup in the swing

SWINDON-based firm Halcrow has been playing a key role in making sure this year's Ryder Cup competition is able to take place.   more...

Take a stroll to help out charity

A MEMORY walk to celebrate the lives of loved ones who suffered from Alzheimer's disease will take place at Coate Water tomorrow.   more...

Woman admits benefits fraud

A WOOTTON Bassett woman has been given an 18-month conditional discharge for benefit fraud.   more...

Wake up and smell the charity coffee

DRINKING coffee has always been a good way to kick-start the day and next week a cuppa will also help to raise money for charity.   more...

Man left with a broken jaw

A MAN has been left with a broken jaw and badly cut eye after an assault outside a pub in Fairford.   more...

Officer wins award for saving man

A POLICE officer from Swindon has been given an award for helping to save a man's life.   more...

Alcohol blights life of a family

Teenager NATASHA talks of growing up with alcoholic parents to highlight the Operation XS campaign against excess drinking .   more...

Susan nets picture prize

AN ART lover from Old Town has displayed her knowledge of Greek to scoop a competition prize.   more...

Auction tribute for cancer victim John

A CHARITY auction will take place in Stratton to honour the memory of cancer victim John Farquhar.   more...

Dealer is jailed

A JAMAICAN who had more than £5,500 of crack cocaine in an Upper Stratton flat has been jailed for four years.   more...

‘We need to detoxify our children’ warns childcare expert

YOUNGSTERS are being poisoned by a lethal cocktail of electronic entertainment, over-competitive schooling and junk food.   more...

feedback

THIS week we reported that roadworks had started again in Wood Street, Old Town, to repair a damaged sewer.   more...

Call goes out for one day of peace

CHILDREN and campaigners in Swindon marked the UN International Day Of Peace in their own ways.   more...

Next time you eat or drink, feel blessed by world’s riches - Faith on Friday

Every week religious leaders share their thoughts with Swindon Advertiser readers. Today's guest columnist is Imran Golding, of the Muslim community   more...

Musicans gather for jazzman's gig

ONE of the world's best-loved jazz musicians will be remembered at a memorial gig at Riffs Bar, at Hook, near Wootton Bassett, next month.   more...

Town’s artists put their minds to future plans

SWINDON artists will be gathering on Monday to share ideas.   more...

Man held for Lorna murder

A MAN has been arrested for the murder of Swindon teenager Lorna Gibbison.   more...

Man, 36, held over Lorna's murder

A MAN has been arrested by Swindon police on suspicion of murder following the investigation into the mysterious death of teenager Lorna Gibbison.   more...

"Her life has changed forever"

FIVE-YEAR-OLD Keira Hinder could not wait for her first day back at school.   more...

My one-legged challenges

COMPETING in the Swindon Half-Marathon is an achievement in itself.   more...

Were stolen body parts passed on?

A SWINDON company could have unwittingly supplied stolen body parts to British hospitals.   more...

Ahoy there! Cadets face the top brass

SWINDON'S Sea Cadets made sure everything was looking ship-shape for their annual inspection.   more...

Crackdown on rogue gas fitters

Health and Safety Executive inspectors have launched a crackdown on rogue gas fitters.   more...

War trio are still ale and hearty

THEY have been dubbed The Last Of The Summer Wine by regulars.   more...

Inquest date set for tragic

AN INQUEST into the death of teenager Cherelle Parker will be held next week.   more...

Neighbour's relief at nightspot bid

TWO different schemes have been drawn up for the former Destiny and Desire nightclub in the Railway Village.   more...

Everyone welcome to join the games

ORGANISERS of the Broad Street Games are hoping the event will bring the community together on Saturday.   more...

Staff recognised for charity work

A GROUP of workers from Nationwide have been rewarded after raising £27,000 for charity.   more...

Drug advice service back home after refurbishment

A CHARITY that helps those whose lives are affected by drugs has returned to its newly refurbished premises.   more...

Head makes way for new regime

COLIN Green, headteacher of Covingham Park Junior School, has resigned to allow fresh blood into the school, Swindon Council says.   more...

Truancy figures buck rising trend

SWINDON'S schools are winning the war against truants.   more...

Swindon Advertiser Sport

‘No crisis,’ but Town lose Power

BILL Power has severed all connections with Swindon Town with ill-health rather than a rift' cited as the sole reason for his departure.   more...

Wise keeps counsel over Leeds rumours

DENNIS Wise has refused to be drawn on intensifying speculation linking him with the Leeds United job as Town's board insist there has been no approach from the Elland Road club.   more...

Devlin will address ‘overspend’ issues

MARK Devlin insists he will address any overspend' issues when they are presented to him in the boardroom and not through the media, writes JON RITSON.   more...

Fans digest loss of club investor

BILL Power's County Ground departure has been described as a "devastating blow" for Swindon Town, with Robins fans fearing it could also spell the end for boss Dennis Wise.   more...

Ince is a doubt for Meadow Lane

PAUL Ince is a doubt for tomorrow's trip to Notts County with the midfielder suffering from a virus.   more...

Club to revise their plans

TOWN'S new acting chief executive says every effort is being made to ensure the club's operating losses continue to fall.   more...

Fan Nick Relives Frankie's Seven

West Swindon racing fan Nick Jones will be viewing today's Ascot meeting on the BBC with more than the usual interest.   more...

Georgie so close to gold medal in Europe

TEENAGE Foxham rider Georgie Spence was flying the flag at the 2006 Junior European three-day event championships, held this year at Necarne Castle in Ireland.   more...

Hannon set for a Grand start

It's Family Day at Ascot tomorrow which forms part of the Windsor Festival celebrations.   more...

Adams seeking final Bydgoszcz flourish

LEIGH ADAMS' world championship hopes took a dive in the last round in Latvia but he still has a chance of finishing third overall and equalling last year's achievement, writes DAVE EATON.   more...

Tomasz fighting to beat bug

TOMASZ CHRZANOWSKI has made a big impact since joining Swindon Robins at the beginning of August.   more...

Text game in play-off semi

SWINDON Speedway will be running their text game for the play-off semi-final at Smallmead on Monday night between Reading and Swindon.   more...

Hot Miles blazes to SW Youths title

SWINDON's Miles Mackman added another success to his impressive credit list when he won the South Western Counties Youths' Championship at The Bristol Golf Club, writes ERNIE NEWELL.   more...

Watch the masters

THIS week we will leave the tips and focus on the main event - the Ryder Cup.   more...

Honour for Di

Pewsey golfer Di Gritt had the honour of managing the England women's team which won last week's Home Internationals at Frilford Heath.   more...

'They're All Out To Get Us' - Paul

EVERYONE hates winners' and that's why so many people are gunning for Swindon Town, believes Paul Evans.   more...

Williams answers manager's call

SKIPPER Ady Williams has echoed his manager's warning that off the field dramas will be no excuse for a poor showing at Meadow Lane today.   more...

Meeting is next week

TOWN fans will have the chance to voice their views over unfolding developments at the County Ground next week.   more...

Carver keen on the Leeds job

LEEDS United chairman Ken Bates has revealed that he may yet go in-house' to secure a replacement for Kevin Blackwell.   more...

I Don't Want Excuses!

DENNIS Wise has warned his players that any attempt to use background turbulence as an excuse for a sub-standard display will incur his considerable wrath at Meadow Lane today.   more...

Howell sits out openers

GOLF: DAVID Howell insists he still has to prove himself as a Ryder Cup player after being dropped' for this morning's opening Ryder Cup matches.   more...

It was tough call: Woosie

GOLF: A last-minute change of heart by captain Ian Woosnam left David Howell on the Ryder Cup sidelines - but his disappointment at missing out should only have lasted until this afternoon, writes CRAIG LYUS.   more...

No excuses!

FOOTBALL - Southern League: MATT Pratley admits his best is yet to come this season while urging his teammates to forget the excuses and start staking their claims for a shirt.   more...

Jackson looking forward

FOOTBALL: GRAHAM Jackson insists his Cricklade side have more to come after an injury and holiday hit start to their Hellenic Division One campaign.   more...

Herring takes bait

FOOTBALL: IAN Herring has accused Corsham Town boss Colin Bush of being disrespectful' after comments he made about Chippenham Town's direct' style of play.   more...

New College flying high

FOOTBALL - Wiltshire League: NEW College, going well in second spot in the Premier Division table, take on visitors Melksham Town this weekend and manager Mark Teasdale will be keen for his troops to keep their good start going, writes RAY BURROUGHS.   more...

Fisher: Those were the days

FOOTBALL: MEMORIES of the glory days will come flooding back to John Fisher tomorrow as he prepares to write a new chapter in his eventful managerial career.   more...

James still confident

RUGBY: SUPERMARINE skipper Danny James insists it is not all doom and gloom at South Marston despite shipping over 100 points in their first two games this season, writes ANDY CRYER.   more...

Daniels targets a win

RUGBY: RETURNING vice-skipper Paul Daniels is targeting a first Swindon win tomorrow in the battle of the promoted sides with a trip to Redingensians.   more...

Ulamek’s heroics are in vain

SPEEDWAY: SEBASTIAN Ulamek stormed to an impressive 12-point maximum, but his efforts could not prevent Robins being edged out in the opening leg of their Craven Shield group.   more...

Face-off

ICE HOCKEY: WILDCATS coach Ken Forshee admits his Swindon npower side are under-prepared for this weekend's season opener, but has warned his players there is no room for any excuses.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News

Caravan destroyed by fire

FIREFIGHTERS from Chippenham and Malmesbury were called to a caravan fire at the Plough Lane Caravan site in Kington Langley at around 11.30am today.   more...

Assault investigation continues

POLICE are still investigating an alleged assault on a 13-year-old school girl which happened in Hardenhuish Lane last Wednesday.   more...

Man arrested on suspicion of Lorna's murder

Police have arrested a 36-year-old man from Swindon in connection with the murder of teenager Lorna Gibbison.   more...

Wiltshire Times News

Village cross destroyed by ‘mindless act of vandalism’

VANDALS have destroyed a concrete cross in Bromham that was paid for by villagers to mark the dawn of the new millennium in 2000.   more...

Plaque tribute to rock‘n’roll legend

A LIFE size plaque of Eddie Cochran was unveiled on Sunday as part of a three-day festival in Chippenham to celebrate the life and music of the rock and roll star.   more...

Parents told of new car seat safety laws

PARENTS had some help learning about the new child car seat laws when an expert from Halfords dropped in at the Key Day Nursery in Chippenham to give some advice.   more...

Drinkers dive for cover as car skids

PEOPLE enjoying a quiet beer in The Pheasant in Chippenham on Friday had a close shave when a car careered off the road and hurtled straight towards them.   more...

Black day for county town

REDEVELOPMENT plans for Trowbridge have been thrown into   more...

MP’s affair sparks mixed reaction from colleagues

THE very public end to North Wiltshire MP James Gray's marriage has sparked mixed reactions from local politicians.   more...

In a blaze of glory...

FORMER firemen were reunited on Friday as they gathered to celebrate the 90th birthday of Trowbridge station's first sub officer Leonard Lofty' Johnson.   more...

And Rachel makes it three...

Bride Rachel Lockwood followed a family tradition on Saturday when she walked down the aisle at St George's Church in Semington.   more...

Motorist’s concentration loss causes death smash

MOTORIST Nicholas Peters told an inquest his lack of concentration caused a horrific collision that caused the death of Gordon MacDonald.   more...

Tribute to former councillor

A NEW bungalow for the disabled has been named in memory of a former district councillor who was a staunch supporter of people with housing needs.   more...

The healthy option

The Pathways for Change consultation took months to complete, involved thousands of people and cost thousands of pounds. As the Wiltshire Times reported last week, health chiefs have controversially decided not to act on its main findings but we thought our readers would like to see what they were anyway. HELEN THOMAS reports...   more...

MP’s hospital warning amid closure fears

IT was good news for staff and patients of Royal United Hospital, Bath, last week with the publication of its annual report.   more...

Councillor resigns to care for his wife

A DISTRICT and county councillor has told of his agonising decision to give up his official duties in order to look after his sick wife.   more...

Police apologise for poor performance

TWO senior police officers have apologised for the poor service Warminster has been getting from the force.   more...

Calendar girls with recycling message

"Recycling helps our environment" is the rallying cry on 10-year-old Georgie Martin's poster, which appears on Wiltshire Wildlife Trust's Waste Action Calendar.   more...

Fly posters removed

NEW West Wiltshire District Council enforcement officers removed more than 200 illegal fly posters from Melksham town centre and the surrounding approach roads in just two hours.   more...

Fury over boundary changes

CHANGES proposed by the Boundary Commission have been condemned by those who have to live with them.   more...

New care scheme proposed

People with complex needs may soon be swapping hospital for home in a pioneering support scheme mooted by Wiltshire County Council.   more...

Controversial PFI sites could now be dropped

EFFORTS to bring more affordable housing to west Wiltshire have taken a big step forward.   more...

‘Are we down yet?’

JUMPING out of a plane at 12,000ft may not be everyone's idea of a relaxing Sunday morning but in my book it beats a lie-in and the weekend papers any day.   more...

Geoff’s not ready for retirement

Last week we wrongly reported that Insp Geoff Miles was retiring from the police force.   more...

Bee-sy does it!

IT was bee there or miss out at the weekend as swarms of people descended on Lackham to learn more about our buzzy friends.   more...

£350k to help kids in need

A FUND has been set up to offer grants to children and young people in need, to help them enrol on training courses, and buy clothing and equipment.   more...

Humble beginnings for new play

Trowbridge Players are bringing to the stage Humble Boy, a play about broken vows, failed hopes and the joys of bee keeping.   more...

Pre-school gets revamp and new name

CHILDREN returned to a pre-school sporting a new name this week.   more...

Bins dispute over

BIN collections look set to return to normal after binmen accepted the latest terms from employers Cleanaway on Thursday.   more...

Peter gets call to be new crier

A FINALIST in the World Town Crier Championships has been appointed as Melksham's new town crier.   more...

Work set to start on ‘gateway’ to town

WORK looks set to start on a project to enhance the town bridge area of Trowbridge.   more...

Forum to debate all the big issues

PEOPLE in Trowbridge will have the chance to make themselves heard on Tuesday.   more...

Rooftop protester’s nights on the tiles

A MAN'S rooftop protest sparked a huge police operation in Melksham at the weekend costing thousands of pounds and attracting the scorn of local residents.   more...

Protests force new school licence bid

A SCHOOL is to re-advertise its plans to apply for an entertainments licence in the light of protests by people living nearby.   more...

Changes agreed to conservation areas

CONSERVATION areas in Warminster town centre and Bradford on Avon will change following a public consultation held by the district council.   more...

Memorial tributes to popular teacher

HUNDREDS of people turned up to pay tribute to a hugely popular and well-loved teacher on Tuesday.   more...

Kids join dads for night under the stars

Brokerswood Country Park, near Trowbridge was the sight for the annual Dad's Camping Night Out organised by the Friends of the Minster School on Saturday.   more...

Shop to reconsider deliveries policy

THE manager of the new Sainsbury's store in Bradford on Avon has promised to consider continuing a much-needed home delivery service.   more...

Backing for link to Morocco

A CHARTER linking Trowbridge with a town in Morocco has been given the support of Trowbridge town council.   more...

Robbie’s the Pied Piper of Trowbridge

A MODERN day pied piper is adding music to the day of youngsters just starting secondary school.   more...

Child order breach puts man back in prison

A 30-year-old lorry driver who had an affair with a 15-year-old girl is back behind bars after breaching an order banning him from having contact with children.   more...

Attack probe

A POLICE investigation is under way after a young girl was assaulted in Bromham.   more...

Monk on tour to raise charity cash

A NOMADIC monk has visited Trowbridge as part of a countrywide walk to raise money for African children.   more...

Town Hall revamp project stalls

THERE has still been no progress made on a project to revamp Trowbridge Town Hall.   more...

New shop ‘meats’ Muslims’ needs

MUSLIMS will no longer have to travel to buy meat as west Wiltshire's first Halal butchers shop opens in Trowbridge.   more...

Girl, 12, calls for council to help her grandmother

A LITTLE girl has decided to take matters into her own hands to ensure her great grandmother can cross the road safely.   more...

Mac’s music fills the church for 50 years

THE Harvest Festival service at St George's Church, Semington will be a very special occasion for the man who keeps everyone singing from the same hymn sheet.   more...

Kids grin and bear it for Tommy

CHILDREN and their much-loved teddy bears have done their bit to help babies in need.   more...

Grandmother proves to be The Strongest Link

A 72-year-old widow from Melksham is celebrating after surviving Anne Robinson's put-downs to win the cult quiz show The Weakest Link.   more...

Surprise, surprise as arts festival swings into action

ANOTHER big surprise is in store for one of Bradford on Avon's busiest streets as part of this year's art festival, which starts tonight.   more...

Food for thought

A MATCHMAKING service between local food producers and customers in Bradford on Avon will be launched on Sunday.   more...

School’s birthday exhibition

THE Mead Primary School in Trowbridge is celebrating its fifth birthday today with a grand festival of five' art exhibition.   more...

Owner to close fire death hotel

THE trouble-hit Pines Hotel in Chippenham, which has been the scene of two deaths and a fire in the last four years, is to close.   more...

Concern over new Cepen Park boundary changes

THE electoral wards of Cepen Park north and south in Chippenham could be scrapped following recommendations made by The Boundary Committee for England.   more...

Stars back at the Abbey

A-LIST stars Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman could be spotted in Lacock over the next few weeks as Hollywood film crews return to the picturesque village.   more...

Tasty awards for businesses

THREE businesses in north Wiltshire have been given Taste of the West awards for providing customers with quality regional food and drink.   more...

Pigeon Post film is a tearjerker

A SHORT film made by a Colerne director and filmed in Box was screened to cast, crew and family on Saturday.   more...

Bid to stop holiday cottages in Lacock

RESIDENTS in Lacock are protesting against plans to turn the living quarters of the old post office into a holiday cottage, amid fears that holiday homes will kill off traditional village life.   more...

Shopgirl fights off attacker

A WALK home from work turned to terror for Chippenham woman Shelley Jones when a man grabbed her - but she fought back and beat off her attacker.   more...

Police seek help to solve metal puzzle

POLICE have asking for help in identifying a number of mystery metal objects.   more...

Prize is worth all the effort

A KEEN composter has won a £2,000 prize as part of celebrations to mark the sale of the one millionth compost bin through the Recycle Now Compost at Home Scheme.   more...

Another cash boost for centre’s facelift

A MAJOR cash boost will help a theatre on its way to becoming a new arts hub for the north of Wiltshire.   more...

Serviceman killed in car smash

A YOUNG RAF serviceman from Lyneham was killed in a car crash at Dauntsey Lock on Monday.   more...

Teacher on child porn charges

A PRIMARY school teacher appeared in court yesterday charged with 13 counts of downloading child pornography.   more...

Wiltshire Times Sport

Ace Griffin faces new injury scare

FORMER Chippenham Town striker Charlie Griffin is waiting for doctors' permission to resume his playing career after suffering a second serious head injury.   more...

Herring sees red over aerial jibes

CHIPPENHAM captain Ian Herring has defended his side's style of play, insisting his long throw is not the team's main attacking threat.   more...

Jenkins mulls over move to Yate

STEVE Jenkins could be on the verge of a move to Yate Town after being told he is surplus to requirements at Hardenhuish Park.   more...

Sparey claims top veteran award

ATHLETICS: EIGHT Avon Valley Runners took part in the Shepton Mallet 10K and came away with a good spread of prizes.   more...

Dawson poised for pro contract

Liam Dawson is expected to sign his first professional contract with Hampshire on the eve of his trip to Australia. Dawson will sign a two-year deal before jetting off to Perth in early October to play for Melville Cricket Club for six months. Dawson, 16, from Calne, said: "It is what I wanted and I have now got to prove myself."   more...

Surry on course for fringe tour

GOLF: CUMBERWELL Park professional Steve Surry recovered from a "nightmare" opening round to breeze through the first stage of qualifying for the European Tour.   more...

Roaring success

DRAGON BOAT RACING: HILPERTON paddler Derek Kyme was a roaring success at the recent European Dragon boat Championships in Prague, where he picked up three silver medals.   more...

Trowbridge lack the killer touch

Sherborne 18,   more...

Academy go to top of the class

Bradford on Avon Academy 14,   more...

Simmons happy despite second shut-out

Dorchester 28,   more...

Welcome win for Westbury

Westbury 15,   more...

Coach left fuming by defensive mistakes

BRADFORD RUGBY   more...

Brickley’s back to halt the slide

TOOLSTATION LEAGUE   more...

Gee at the double

Biddestone 3,   more...

Back on course

Corsham Town 2,   more...

Robins can fly high says boss

Bitton 0,   more...

Jordan gets shirty after late winner

Calne Town 2,   more...

Kelvin numbed by 7-2 mauling

Hallen 7,   more...

Ace Gilroy ends Corsham dream

FA CUP   more...

Bush swaps beach for the bench

FROM sunny Spain to an overcast Hardenhuish Park, the lure of the world's oldest cup competition proved too strong for Corsham manager Colin Bush on Saturday.   more...

Defeat is wake-up call says Town boss

HELLENIC LEAGUE   more...

United on top in Bradford derby

TROWBRIDGE LEAGUE   more...

Champions score nine in goal spree

PLAISTER AUTOS WILTS LEAGUE   more...

Teen star steps in with two goal haul

WESSEX LEAGUE   more...

Victor falls away after good start

MOTORCYCLE RACING: TROWBRIDGE rider Victor Cox suffered another frustrating weekend while riding the STP racing Yamaha 1000R in the Metzeler Racetec National Championships at Silverstone.   more...

Sinclair races to new record

MOTOR RACING: ON the 30th anniversary of their first meeting as owners of the circuit, Howard and Pat Strawford witnessed some tremendous racing and a new lap record at the first MG Raceday at Castle Combe on Saturday.   more...

West Wilts ready for new league challenge

HOCKEY: WEST Wilts warmed up for tomorrow's first league match of the season against North Wilts with a 3-2 win over Weymouth in their final friendly.   more...

Frank leads challenge for Harriers

ATHLETICS: CHIPPENHAM Harriers were well represented in the Bristol Half Marathon on Sunday.   more...

Six of the best for Bradford paddlers

CANOEING: BRADFORD on Avon Canoe Club were out in force at the Poole Harbour Canoe Race on Sunday.   more...

Eleanor and Tiny make big step up

WARMINSTER dressage rider Eleanor Brown will test her skills against the best in Britain next month at an elite equestrian training camp in Berkshire.   more...

  
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