Stories for 27 November 2007

Angling

Veteran Golding lands top prize

THE Carps open match fished on Wednesday at Cider Farm Lakes produced fairly even catches.   more...

Perkins is easy winner

THE midweek open match at Viaduct Fishery produced mixed sport.   more...

Bradford News

Views sought on town future

THERE are two weeks left to comment on the revised character assessment for the Bradford on Avon conservation area.  more...

Pupils clear out school pond

A GROUP of primary school children braved freezing temperatures on Saturday to clear out their school pond.  more...

Calne News

Calne wins share of People's Millions

TRIUMPHANT Castlefields campaigners are over the moon after learning live on television they won a £80,000 grant.  more...

Chippenham News

Man on blackmail charge

A Chippenham man has appeared before a judge at Swindon Crown Court charged with blackmail.  more...

Woman escapes injury in crash

A CAR has skidded off B4069 road at Sutton Benger this morning.  more...

Care home director on neglect and ill-treatment charges

Four people charged with neglecting residents at an old people's home have today had their case adjourned until the New Year at the request of defence lawyers William Davies, the company's managing director, 60, of The Manor House, West Street, Great Somerford, faces 17 charges of neglect and four charges of ill treatment, between July 8 2003 and July 26 2005.  more...

Community project wins £68k

A CALNE community association today scooped £68,000 in the Big Lottery Fund's regional People's Millions contest.  more...

Chippenham Sunday League News

Trio of strikers head to AFC Melksham

THIRD Division AFC Melksham, who have lost their three main hitmen from last season, will be hoping that they have brought in the right calibre of player to replace Wayne Bailey (injured), Luke Ballinger (Mangotsfield United) and Gareth Evans (AFC Bell).  more...

Devizes News

Karaoke for Dot House

A karaoke night at The New Drummer Boy in Market Lavington is to raise money for Dorothy House Hospice Care. Mike Jay will be hosting the fun on Sunday evening Dec 2, starting at 7pm.   more...

Gazette Film Reviews

The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford (15)

If Brad Pitt lassos his first ever Best Actor Oscar nomination for his portrayal of the eponymous outlaw in Andrew Dominik's handsome drama, it will be at the expense of an even better performance.  more...

Gazette Rugby

Calne 2nd 62, Sutton Benger 2nd 3

Rugby: Calne 2XV (Crusaders) bounced back from their cup exit the previous week to record a record league win against an overpowered Sutton Benger (2XV) side 3-62 Ed Gillams and Dave Evans made their Calne debuts and both players made great impact as the visiting Calne team dismantled Benger. Andrew Donegan also made a welcome return (after injury) at scrum half and kept Benger in their own half with some great tactical kicking.  more...

Gazette Swindon Town Fc

Sturrock compensation deal

Swindon Town manager Paul Sturrock's move to Plymouth will brings the club around £500,000 in compensation.  more...

Takeover deal is stalling says Fitton

Swindon Town have suffered a second blow in the wake of Paul Sturrock's return to Plymouth with the news that the new takeover bid is stalling.  more...

Stand-point special: The same mess as last year

The word resignation carried two meanings at the County Ground on Monday.  more...

Sturrock confirmed as Plymouth boss

Paul Sturrock has described his "zany" time at Swindon Town and gave a hint of his frustration with the Robins as he was confirmed as the new Plymouth Argyle boss today.  more...

Sturrock's Swindon timeline

As Paul Sturrock returns to Plymouth Argyle and calls his time with Swindon Town "zany", the Gazette charts his year of frustration where he always insisted he was in for the long haul.  more...

Grahamcarter

Dancing round the issues

Alan Hansen - now there's a man's man. A truly great footballer in his day, he now talks with such authority about the game on TV that even my wife listens to him.  more...

Marlborough News

Smash and grab raid on jewellers

WILTSHIRE police are hunting three men who took part in a smash-and-grab raid on David Dudley jewellers in Marlborough High Street yesterday evening.  more...

Melksham News

Suspect package sparks toxic alert

A SUSPECT package delivered to a Melksham company has sparked a major chemical alert this afternoon.  more...

White powder alert is over

A SUSPECT package containing white powder which was delivered to a Melksham company earlier today has turned out to be non-toxic.   more...

New Forest News

Rape plot conviction quashed

A BRANSGORE man accused of an internet plot to rape young girls has had his conviction quashed.  more...

Drop-in centre returns

A SORELY-missed Friday evening youth drop-in centre in Ringwood has returned at a new venue thanks to Ringwood Town Council and a host of volunteers.  more...

Therapy centre celebrates

STAFF at the Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy are celebrating winning planning permission for a lodge building which will provide young people with learning difficulties with additional skills for independent living.  more...

Salisbury News

Fire in Harnham as microwave explodes

A MICROWAVE oven exploded in the kitchen of a flat in Harnham on Monday after a child is believed to have put an aerosol can inside it and switched the oven on.  more...

Stfc News Headlines

Sturrock on his way to Plymouth

PAUL Sturrock will today be confirmed as the new manager at Plymouth Argyle.  more...

Town set to net £500,000 compensation from Pilgrims

PAUL Sturrock's departure to Plymouth could net Swindon Town up to £500,000 in compensation.  more...

Who's next?

Paul Sturrock’s departure leaves Town’s board looking for a new manager for the fourth time in two years – ANTHONY MARSHALL takes a look at some contenders  more...

Who can blame Sturrock for leaving? - Sportsdesk Comment

THERE must be a good prime beef' steakhouse tucked away in some dark corner of Devon because the smell of Championship sirloin proved just too tempting for our Luggy to turn down.  more...

Luggy signs off with a wave, but not a word

How Adver sports reporter GARETH MOORHOUSE spent the day unravelling the worst kept secret in football  more...

‘The board made his position untenable!’

TRUSTSTFC chairman Paul Davis has laid the blame for Paul Sturrock's impending exit firmly at the feet of the County Ground board, insisting: "they made his position untenable."  more...

Byrne: ‘I’m not going anywhere’

CARETAKER boss Dave Byrne has pledged his immediate future to Swindon Town after dismissing rumours linking him with a return to Plymouth Argyle.  more...

Sturrock departure made official

TOWN finally announced the departure of manager Paul Sturrock to Plymouth officially this morning.  more...

Roberts: I thought Sturrock might stay

SWINDON Town striker Christian Roberts has insisted that he and his team-mates have to roll up their sleeves and fight for the new management duo of Dave Byrne and Ady Williams.  more...

Takeover bid in jeopardy!

AS Paul Sturrock finally packed his bags for a Plymouth Argyle return, Town fans were landed their second blow in 24 hours with news the latest takeover bid is in jeopardy.  more...

Takeover still on track say Town

TOWN insist Andrew Fitton's takeover remains on course - despite the doubts expressed by the Rambury businessman in today's Swindon Advertiser.  more...

Toffees take Tozer

PREMIER LEAGUE Everton have made another raid on Swindon Town to take highly-rated young defender Ben Tozer on a four-day trial.  more...

Byrne: I won't apply

ACTING Town boss Dave Byrne has ruled out submitting an application for the permanent County Ground job - after again insisting he will not follow Paul Sturrock out of the exit door.  more...

Luggy thanks fans for their support

DEPARTED Town boss Paul Sturrock has thanked the players and fans for their support during his County Ground reign after being officially unveiled as the Plymouth Argyle manager today.  more...

Williams nets on return

ADY Williams took just three minutes to make an impact on his return from injury as Town's reserves were held to a 2-2 draw by Cheltenham Town at The County Ground this afternoon.  more...

'Plymouth my spiritual home'

Paul Sturrock had a farewell message for Town's fans after taking charge at Plymouth today  more...

Swindon Business Headlines

The crunch is starting to bite, says CBI

Signs are emerging that the credit crunch' is starting to affect entrepreneurs and smaller businesses, but the impact on economic activity still looks limited - according to a survey from Britain's biggest business group.  more...

Experts to discuss Government's home proposals

A panel of housing experts will testify before a cross-party committee of MPs and peers next Monday to give their verdict on the Government's proposals to deliver three million new homes by 2020.  more...

Looking on the bright side

To promote energy efficiency, Wilts Electrical Wholesalers of Trowbridge and leading lamp manufacturer OSRAM, will be giving away energy saving light bulbs to1,000 people at the Bath v Cardiff Rugby Match (EDF Energy Match) on Friday. Each will receive a complimentary bulb.  more...

The power cut be cut off in January

With just a month until Christmas the Legal Services Commission is urging people to plan Christmas finances now to avoid a New Year debt crisis.  more...

Swindon Football

Another reverse for Mercedes Benz

Swindon Sunday League  more...

Dagger have cutting edge

Four-goal burst in second half sinks rivals Fratellos  more...

Five-goal Tearle destroys Brunel

Wootton Bassett turn on the style in last half-hour   more...

Spitfires ease to league cup win

Georgia lobs the first for Swindon in goal feast   more...

Swindon General Sport

Curtis is a Euro star

SWINDON judo player Craig Curtis was one of only two British medal winners at the European Judo Masters in Germany earlier this month.  more...

Record crowd a Perk of the job

Schools cross country organiser celebrates 24th year with 2,000 spectators at Hreod  more...

SWINDON SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS

Minor Boys top 50: 1 Joe Grant (Comm); 2 Christian Mead (Hreod); 3 J Rowland (Ridge); 4 R Rawlins (Ridge); 5 Corey Horgan (St J); 6 Sagee Abvebid (Green); 7 Thomas Titcombe (Hreod); 8 J Coppock (Ridge); 9 Rodney Kleinewagen (St J); 10 J Good (Ridge); 11 J Price (Ridge) 12 Mohamed Abdi (Church); 13 Jamie Gentleman (Comm); 14 Lucke Parsons (Isam); 15 Miles Satchell (Comm); 16 Corey Smutek (Hreod); 17 Issac Caster (Comm); 18 Lee Evans (Green); 19 Raffaek Bretti (Swin); 20 Bradley Waldren (Hreod); 21 Conner Reece (Green); 22 Aron Parmar (Church); 23 Daryl Gore (Dorc); 24 T Counihan (Ridge); 25 Juris French (Isam); 26 A John (Ridge); 27 Cameron Matthews (Isam); 28 Josh Whitehead (Church); 29 Jake Evans (Isam); 30 Dylan Brough (Comm); 31 Josh Riggs (Hreod); 32 Lewis Dyer (Green); 33 Brad Smith (Dorc); 34 Cameron Gordon (St J); 35 D Cook (Ridge); 36 Dexter Day (Hreod); 37 T Buskerville (Ridge); 38 James Webb (Comm); 39 G Hook (Ridge); 40 Josh Wilcock (Isam); 41 M Palfrey (Ridge); 42 Macben Dsouza (St J); 43 James Wiltshire (Hreod); 44 Jack Clifton (Hreod); 45 Jack Howe (Hreod); 46 Liam Alford (Dorc); 47 O Cook (Ridge); 48 A Reynolds (Ridge); 49 Josh Graham (Isam); 50 Connor Rayman (Isam).  more...

Swindon Letters

Cameron could win thanks of those who care about Britain

IT comes as no surprise to learn that the Government has admitted that it got its sums wrong over the number of immigrants coming to this country. A matter of a 300,000 error.  more...

How does restricting liberty give freedom?

Could someone explain to me how restrictions on liberty equate to protecting freedom?  more...

What a scandalous waste of good fish

THE European Union is at it again, British fishermen, fishing in the North Sea for shrimp, caught cod by accident.  more...

It’s all gimme, gimme, gimme

ON reading newspaper, watching TV etc I have come to the conclusion that what is wrong with the world today is the I want', must have', hurry up', gimme' society. Over production of luxuries and many things human beings don't really need.  more...

Future writers

I AM looking for potential science fiction or fantasy writers. We are running a contest called L Ron Hubbard's Writers Of The Future Contest to give new SF writers the chance to make it into the big time as writers.  more...

Wasteful UK is now dustbin of Europe

BRITAIN is officially in the dustbin of Europe. Research by the Local Government Association shows that the UK dumps more household waste into landfill than any other country in the European Union.  more...

Swindon Music

Talk In Code/ HiFlyer Thursday November 29

Keyboard player Damien Davis has great hopes of getting a single in the top 40 of the UK charts next year.  more...

Hells Bells Friday November 30

One of the UK's kookiest tribute bands, Hells Bells, is heading for Swindon on Friday November 30.  more...

Swindon News

Sniffer dog Sam is the star of drugs raid

A RUBBISH tip welcomed police officers stepping over the threshold of a crack house in Freshbrook.  more...

Leaks down, says water company

UTILITY company Thames Water says it has improved its performance after cutting leakage rates and tackling "inefficient" working practices.  more...

Man admits rape in car park

A MAN has been remanded in custody after admitting raping a woman in the middle of the night at Kingsdown Woods.  more...

Traffic light failure causes delays

MOTORISTS are being warned to expect delays this morning following a traffic light failure.  more...

Jeweller's shop burgled by masked men

THREE hooded burglars smashed their way into a jeweller's shop and stole jewels from the window display.  more...

My name’s not in the frame – Tony

ENGLAND and Arsenal football legend Tony Adams has ruled himself out of taking charge at Swindon Town.  more...

TV’s Ben helps climate cops police green lifestyle

LEAVING the television on standby would not usually land you in front of a police officer.  more...

Council to resist pay as you throw

CHARGING householders for the amount of waste they throw away will be resisted in Swindon.  more...

Hair-raising stunt raises much-needed cash for heart unit

DETERMINED Naeem Malik put on a brave face as he endured a full body wax - to raise money in memory of his daughter.  more...

Children's minister visits Commonweal

A PIONEERING Swindon school has been visited by a Government minister.  more...

Firm pledge to Callum fund

A KIND-hearted businessman has dug deep into his pocket to help five-year-old Callum Kaye, who has a life-threatening brain tumour.  more...

Addict jailed for bookmaker spray attack

A DRUG addict has been jailed for three years and four months after a bungled raid on a bookmakers.  more...

Young recruits enjoy life with fire brigade

YOUNG people from Swindon Academy and Nova Hreod have completed a week-long programme of enrichment, education and teamwork.  more...

Sure Start to expand

A CENTRE which supplies education and health services to young families will be shifted lock, stock and barrel from one Swindon site to another.  more...

'Conned' by house plan

RESIDENTS in Upper Stratton claim they have been misled about plans for a new development.  more...

Takeaways checked for illegal gaming machines

POLICE and council officers have been looking for illegal fruit machines in north Swindon's takeaways.  more...

Just the ticket to help charity

CUT price tickets for this weekend's Swindon Wildcats ice hockey clash are still available from a fundraising mum.  more...

Times Football

Frome's Fey out until New Year

FROME Town goalkeeper Richard Fey will be out of action until the New Year after a scan revealed he has a torn thigh muscle that will require an operation.  more...

Young seals win for Melksham

Melksham Town 2, Bishop Sutton 0  more...

Injury-hit Bradford crash to home defeat

Bradford Town 0, Clevedon United 3  more...

Devizes stun high-flying Rovers

Devizes Town 2, Willand Rovers 1  more...

Blame me, says Frome boss Crabtree

FROME Town boss Andy Crabtree said he took his share of the blame after his side gave away two late goals to draw 2-2 with Bristol Manor Farm in the Toolstation League Premier Division on Saturday.  more...

Corsham denied by late goals

Hallen 2, Corsham Town 2   more...

Melksham tumble to home defeat

Melksham Town 0, Welton Rovers 1  more...

Times General Sport

New season opens on Sunday

POINT-TO-POINT: The 2007/08 point-to-point season is rapidly approaching with two meetings taking place - at Black Forest Lodge near Exeter and Tweseldown (Aldershot) - on Sunday December 2.   more...

Times Rugby

Perfect ten for Chippenham

Chippenham 77, Marlow 11  more...

Young guns beaten in semi-final

Chippenham Under 14s 12, St Mary's Under 14s 31  more...

Times Wiltshire News

New mums praise maternity service

NEW mums and mums-to-be in Wiltshire are pleased with the care and service they get, according to a survey out today.  more...

Xmas lights switch-on dates

TOWNS across west Wiltshire will be marking the start of the Christmas season with lights switch-on events later this week.  more...

Protesters disrupt Irving debate

PROTESTERS stormed the Oxford Union last night throwing a planned debate featuring controversial historian David Irving into disarray.  more...

Wiltshire CPS given fair rating

THE Wiltshire Crown Prosecution Service has been rated as fair in a Government inspection, with many aspects of the service deemed to be in decline.  more...

Festive changes to rubbish collections

CHANGES to rubbish collection dates over Christmas and New Year have been announced today.  more...

Local transport gets £50m boost

LOCAL transport in Wiltshire is set to benefit from an investment of £50 million over the next three years, Transport Minister Rosie Winterton announced today.  more...

Trowbridge News

New talks to transform river

THE River Biss, which runs through Trowbridge, is to be evaluated to find out how it can be regenerated into a commercial asset for the town.  more...

Parishioner has work published

A NEW church book featuring contributions from a Trowbridge resident has been launched.   more...

Councillor's Polished performance!

THE Polish language was heard echoing around the council chamber during a meeting of West Wiltshire District Council last week.  more...

Four adults found on Roman site

THE developer that owns the land in Staverton where Roman remains were discovered has revealed more details about the artefacts.  more...

Warminster News

Village life revealed in new book

TRUE life tales of a wrestling policeman, heroic soldiers and War-torn Wiltshire have made their way in to a special book about the village of Codford.  more...

Thief mars Poppy Appeal success

A THIEF marred a record-breaking Poppy Appeal performance in two west Wiltshire villages.  more...

Weddingreports

Ryan-Eyre

The wedding of Jo-Anna Ryan and Nathan Eyre was held over two days on July 27 and 28.  more...

Bailey-King

Jonathan Paul Bailey and Sally Victoria King were married at St Andrew's Church on May 12.  more...

Hiscock-Howse

Wayne Stuart Hiscock and Carla Jane Howse were married on May 26 at Worton Church.  more...

Earley-Coombes

John Richard Earley and Tania Louise Coombes were married on July 7 at St James Church, Devizes.  more...

Browne-Payne

Musicians Georgia Browne from Cherhill and Tom Payne from Scotland were married at St James' Church, Cherhill, Saturday August 4. The bridesmaids were Emily Bonney, Genevieve Browne and Alice Tyler.  more...

Barnes-Wheeler

The wedding of Wootton Bassett community librarian Emma Louise Barnes, of Purton, and David Stephen Wheeler, of Freshbrook, Swindon, took place at Freshbrook Evangelical Church, on November 10. After a reception at Alexandra House, Wroughton, the couple travelled to Thailand for their honeymoon.  more...

Marshall-Taylor

Suzanne Marshall, eldest daughter of Dennis and Kathryn Marshall, and Daniel Taylor, son of Gail and Mark Taylor, were married at St Mary Magdalene Church, Woodborough on Saturday August 25.  more...

Westbury News

Auction night raises £5k for Josselin

MORE than 150 revellers raised a staggering £5,000 to improve the life of a little girl suffering from a rare genetic disease.   more...

Gifts lorry sent to Belarus kids

A LORRY packed full of much-needed equipment has left west Wiltshire bound for Belarus, where its contents will improve the lives of children suffering the effects of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.  more...

Wiltshire News

Two-year-old blows up kitchen

A two-year-old blew up his mum's kitchen when he put an aerosol can in the microwave.  more...

Former policeman admits bigamy

A former Wiltshire police officer has pleaded guilty to falsely declaring he was not married.  more...

Policewoman sues force over bigamy

A policewoman is suing her force after discovering her sergeant husband was a bigamist - and that fellow officers kept the secret from her.  more...

Salisbury Journal News

Drop-in centre returns

A SORELY-missed Friday evening youth drop-in centre in Ringwood has returned at a new venue thanks to Ringwood Town Council and a host of volunteers.   more...

Rape plot conviction quashed

A BRANSGORE man accused of an internet plot to rape young girls has had his conviction quashed.   more...

Towns to be lit up for Christmas

THE countdown to the big day has started and Christmas lights are now springing up all over Hampshire and Dorset, with the big towns set to light up in style over the next few weeks.   more...

Therapy centre celebrates

STAFF at the Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy are celebrating winning planning permission for a lodge building which will provide young people with learning difficulties with additional skills for independent living.   more...

Fire in Harnham as microwave explodes

A MICROWAVE oven exploded in the kitchen of a flat in Harnham on Monday after a child is believed to have put an aerosol can inside it and switched the oven on.   more...

Swindon Advertiser Business

Poor design can make staff ill

More employers are becoming aware of the need to promote a healthy lifestyle by offering stop smoking or lunchtime exercise classes to employees, but if they really want to improve the health of their workforce, they should address problems like stress and poor office design that are really making their staff ill, says the TUC today.   more...

It's all happening down down at Swin City

Swin City Comics in Morley Street is celebrating its first year of trading and has been recognised by local business as the most exciting and innovative new business in Swindon for 2007.   more...

Looking on the bright side

To promote energy efficiency, Wilts Electrical Wholesalers of Trowbridge and leading lamp manufacturer OSRAM, will be giving away energy saving light bulbs to1,000 people at the Bath v Cardiff Rugby Match (EDF Energy Match) on Friday. Each will receive a complimentary bulb.   more...

The power cut be cut off in January

With just a month until Christmas the Legal Services Commission is urging people to plan Christmas finances now to avoid a New Year debt crisis.   more...

Experts to discuss Government's home proposals

A panel of housing experts will testify before a cross-party committee of MPs and peers next Monday to give their verdict on the Government's proposals to deliver three million new homes by 2020.   more...

The crunch is starting to bite, says CBI

Signs are emerging that the credit crunch' is starting to affect entrepreneurs and smaller businesses, but the impact on economic activity still looks limited - according to a survey from Britain's biggest business group.   more...

Swindon Advertiser News

Young recruits enjoy life with fire brigade

YOUNG people from Swindon Academy and Nova Hreod have completed a week-long programme of enrichment, education and teamwork.   more...

'This is one of the worst drug dens we have seen'

A MOUNTAIN of used needles and drugs paraphernalia greeted police officers arriving at an address in Moredon.   more...

Sure Start to expand

A CENTRE which supplies education and health services to young families will be shifted lock, stock and barrel from one Swindon site to another.   more...

Jeweller's shop burgled by masked men

THREE hooded burglars smashed their way into a jeweller's shop and stole jewels from the window display.   more...

Children's minister visits Commonweal

A PIONEERING Swindon school has been visited by a Government minister.   more...

Firm pledge to Callum fund

A KIND-hearted businessman has dug deep into his pocket to help five-year-old Callum Kaye, who has a life-threatening brain tumour.   more...

'Conned' by house plan

RESIDENTS in Upper Stratton claim they have been misled about plans for a new development.   more...

Addict jailed for bookmaker spray attack

A DRUG addict has been jailed for three years and four months after a bungled raid on a bookmakers.   more...

Wills: I knew nothing of missing discs

DATA protection minister and Swindon MP Michael Wills knew nothing of the Government's loss of 25 million families' personal records, until it was announced to Parliament.   more...

My name’s not in the frame – Tony

ENGLAND and Arsenal football legend Tony Adams has ruled himself out of taking charge at Swindon Town.   more...

TV’s Ben helps climate cops police green lifestyle

LEAVING the television on standby would not usually land you in front of a police officer.   more...

Council to resist pay as you throw

CHARGING householders for the amount of waste they throw away will be resisted in Swindon.   more...

Takeaways checked for illegal gaming machines

POLICE and council officers have been looking for illegal fruit machines in north Swindon's takeaways.   more...

Hair-raising stunt raises much-needed cash for heart unit

DETERMINED Naeem Malik put on a brave face as he endured a full body wax - to raise money in memory of his daughter.   more...

Baby is left in the cold by red tape

DESPERATE parents Rachel Whitty and Simon Bartlett say red tape is putting the life of their seriously-ill baby in danger.   more...

Just the ticket to help charity

CUT price tickets for this weekend's Swindon Wildcats ice hockey clash are still available from a fundraising mum.   more...

Traffic light failure causes delays

MOTORISTS are being warned to expect delays this morning following a traffic light failure.   more...

Town players step into the breach for festive lights event

TWO Swindon Town footballers have saved the day and will switch on the Old Town Christmas lights.   more...

Swindon Advertiser Sport

Dagger have cutting edge

SWINDON & DISTRICT LEAGUE: Resurgent Shield & Dagger edged out Fratellos 6-4.   more...

Five-goal Tearle destroys Brunel

NORTH WILTS YOUTH & MINOR LEAGUE: Wootton Bassett Town A remained top of the under 18 table but the 5-2 scoreline flattered them as they trailed Brunel Boys 2-0 with half an hour to go.   more...

Spitfires ease to league cup win

GIRLS' FOOTBALL: Swindon Spitfires under 16s were 7-2 winners over Carterton in the Oxford League Cup but were made to work all the way for their victory by a spirited Carterton team.   more...

Curtis is a Euro star

SWINDON judo player Craig Curtis was one of only two British medal winners at the European Judo Masters in Germany earlier this month.   more...

Record crowd a Perk of the job

RECORD numbers turned out to watch youngsters from across the area compete in the annual Swindon Schools Cross Country on Saturday.   more...

SWINDON SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS

Minor Boys top 50: 1 Joe Grant (Comm); 2 Christian Mead (Hreod); 3 J Rowland (Ridge); 4 R Rawlins (Ridge); 5 Corey Horgan (St J); 6 Sagee Abvebid (Green); 7 Thomas Titcombe (Hreod); 8 J Coppock (Ridge); 9 Rodney Kleinewagen (St J); 10 J Good (Ridge); 11 J Price (Ridge) 12 Mohamed Abdi (Church); 13 Jamie Gentleman (Comm); 14 Lucke Parsons (Isam); 15 Miles Satchell (Comm); 16 Corey Smutek (Hreod); 17 Issac Caster (Comm); 18 Lee Evans (Green); 19 Raffaek Bretti (Swin); 20 Bradley Waldren (Hreod); 21 Conner Reece (Green); 22 Aron Parmar (Church); 23 Daryl Gore (Dorc); 24 T Counihan (Ridge); 25 Juris French (Isam); 26 A John (Ridge); 27 Cameron Matthews (Isam); 28 Josh Whitehead (Church); 29 Jake Evans (Isam); 30 Dylan Brough (Comm); 31 Josh Riggs (Hreod); 32 Lewis Dyer (Green); 33 Brad Smith (Dorc); 34 Cameron Gordon (St J); 35 D Cook (Ridge); 36 Dexter Day (Hreod); 37 T Buskerville (Ridge); 38 James Webb (Comm); 39 G Hook (Ridge); 40 Josh Wilcock (Isam); 41 M Palfrey (Ridge); 42 Macben Dsouza (St J); 43 James Wiltshire (Hreod); 44 Jack Clifton (Hreod); 45 Jack Howe (Hreod); 46 Liam Alford (Dorc); 47 O Cook (Ridge); 48 A Reynolds (Ridge); 49 Josh Graham (Isam); 50 Connor Rayman (Isam).   more...

Another reverse for Mercedes Benz

DIVISION 8 side Mercedes Benz set an unenviable record when their goals conceded total reached 108 after only 11 games, writes STEVE ASHLEY.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News

Woman escapes injury in crash

A CAR has skidded off B4069 road at Sutton Benger this morning.   more...

Smash and grab raid on jewellers

WILTSHIRE police are hunting three men who took part in a smash-and-grab raid on David Dudley jewellers in Marlborough High Street yesterday evening.   more...

Care home director on neglect and ill-treatment charges

Four people charged with neglecting residents at an old people's home have today had their case adjourned until the New Year at the request of defence lawyers   more...

Calne wins share of People's Millions

TRIUMPHANT Castlefields campaigners are over the moon after learning live on television they won a £80,000 grant.   more...

Karaoke for Dot House

A karaoke night at The New Drummer Boy in Market Lavington is to raise money for Dorothy House Hospice Care. Mike Jay will be hosting the fun on Sunday evening Dec 2, starting at 7pm.   more...

Former policeman admits bigamy

A former Wiltshire police officer has pleaded guilty to falsely declaring he was not married.   more...

Man on blackmail charge

A Chippenham man has appeared before a judge at Swindon Crown Court charged with blackmail.   more...

Two-year-old blows up kitchen

A two-year-old blew up his mum's kitchen when he put an aerosol can in the microwave.   more...

Policewoman sues force over bigamy

A policewoman is suing her force after discovering her sergeant husband was a bigamist - and that fellow officers kept the secret from her.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald Sport

Stand-point special: The same mess as last year

The word resignation carried two meanings at the County Ground on Monday.   more...

Calne 2nd 62, Sutton Benger 2nd 3

Rugby: Calne 2XV (Crusaders) bounced back from their cup exit the previous week to record a record league win against an overpowered Sutton Benger (2XV) side 3-62   more...

Sturrock confirmed as Plymouth boss

Paul Sturrock has described his "zany" time at Swindon Town and gave a hint of his frustration with the Robins as he was confirmed as the new Plymouth Argyle boss today.   more...

Sturrock's Swindon timeline

As Paul Sturrock returns to Plymouth Argyle and calls his time with Swindon Town "zany", the Gazette charts his year of frustration where he always insisted he was in for the long haul.   more...

Sturrock compensation deal

Swindon Town manager Paul Sturrock's move to Plymouth will brings the club around £500,000 in compensation.   more...

Takeover deal is stalling says Fitton

Swindon Town have suffered a second blow in the wake of Paul Sturrock's return to Plymouth with the news that the new takeover bid is stalling.   more...

Wiltshire Times News

Festive changes to rubbish collections

CHANGES to rubbish collection dates over Christmas and New Year have been announced today.   more...

Lions' Santa starts town tour

TROWBRIDGE Lions and Round Table clubs launch their Christmas floats in the town tomorrow.   more...

Local transport gets £50m boost

LOCAL transport in Wiltshire is set to benefit from an investment of £50 million over the next three years, Transport Minister Rosie Winterton announced today.   more...

Council's children services 'adequate'

WILTSHIRE County Council today renewed its commitment to giving children and young people the best opportunities in life.   more...

Protesters disrupt Irving debate

PROTESTERS stormed the Oxford Union last night throwing a planned debate featuring controversial historian David Irving into disarray.   more...

Suspect package sparks toxic alert

A SUSPECT package delivered to a Melksham company has sparked a major chemical alert this afternoon.   more...

Tree-mendous effort by group!

SOUTHWICK and North Bradley Beavers and Cubs have planted trees at a local park to celebrate another year of the colony.   more...

New owner for newsagent

A NEWSAGENT business in Melksham is about to enter a new era after being sold, on behalf of convenience store giant Martin McColl.   more...

Farm comes to reindeers' rescue

A HERD of reindeer have been saved from a winter left out in the cold after their appearances at Christmas events around the county were threatened by the Bluetongue disease restrictions.   more...

Pet lovers raise funds

A PAIR of pet lovers from Trowbridge have raised money for a cats and dogs home.   more...

Community project wins £68k

A CALNE community association today scooped £68,000 in the Big Lottery Fund's regional People's Millions contest.   more...

Wiltshire CPS given fair rating

THE Wiltshire Crown Prosecution Service has been rated as fair in a Government inspection, with many aspects of the service deemed to be in decline.   more...

Firefighter's Hawaii fundraiser

A FIREMAN is going that extra mile, all the way to Hawaii, to raise money in memory of the Warwickshire firemen killed in a warehouse blaze last month.   more...

Thief mars Poppy Appeal success

A THIEF marred a record-breaking Poppy Appeal performance in two west Wiltshire villages.   more...

White powder alert is over

A SUSPECT package containing white powder which was delivered to a Melksham company earlier today has turned out to be non-toxic.   more...

Pupils clear out school pond

A GROUP of primary school children braved freezing temperatures on Saturday to clear out their school pond.   more...

Police plea after scare for girls

TWO teenage girls were followed by a man in a silver Renault Megane as they walked through Chippenham on Monday night.   more...

Wiltshire Times Sport

Blame me, says Frome boss Crabtree

FROME Town boss Andy Crabtree said he took his share of the blame after his side gave away two late goals to draw 2-2 with Bristol Manor Farm in the Toolstation League Premier Division on Saturday.   more...

Corsham denied by late goals

Hallen 2, Corsham Town 2   more...

Melksham tumble to home defeat

Melksham Town 0, Welton Rovers 1   more...

Tweddle is transfer target for Bradford

BRADFORD Town manager Paul Ranger hopes the family connection will help him clinch his next transfer target.   more...

Perfect ten for Chippenham

Chippenham 77, Marlow 11   more...

Young guns beaten in semi-final

Chippenham Under 14s 12, St Mary's Under 14s 31   more...

Young seals win for Melksham

Melksham Town 2, Bishop Sutton 0   more...

Injury-hit Bradford crash to home defeat

Bradford Town 0, Clevedon United 3   more...

Devizes stun high-flying Rovers

Devizes Town 2, Willand Rovers 1   more...

  
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