Stories for 6 November 2007

Angling

Second big pike caught at Chew Valley

THE second pike trial at Chew Valley Lake produced yet another big fish and this time it was taken by local guide and trout expert John Horsey.  more...

Bill Frindell Column

Derby disasters

Last week I was guest speaker at a Derbyshire Cricket Society Lunch at the County Ground. That venue had changed out of all recognition since my last visit about 20 years ago and it required an eight-mile tour of the city before I found it.  more...

Bonfire & Fireworks Night

Bonfire & Fireworks Night

Broughton Gifford Scout leader David Haslett and cub scout Jade Hurn selling glowsticks and rings. (33777-7)  more...

Bonfire & Fireworks Night

Sparkler action from John (11) - picture taken by his Dad!  more...

Bonfire & Fireworks Night

More pictures taken at the Bratton Bonfire and Firework Display. These next two were taken by from the White Horse on Saturday 3rd November by Chris Harrison of Hilperton, Wiltshire   more...

Bonfire & Fireworks Night

Watching the skies.... (33777-12)  more...

Bonfire & Fireworks Night

Crowds gather to watch the bonfire (33777-10)  more...

Bonfire & Fireworks Night

The Gunpowder plot recreated at the Pig and Whistle pub in Melksham for their Bonfire Night celebrations and to raise money for Guide Dogs for the Blind. From left licencees Tony Dobbin and Lisa Wells, Stu Roger, Arthur Jones, Tony Stiles and artist Neil Mitchell who created the backdrop with his brother Ian (not pictured)  more...

Bonfire & Fireworks Night

Broughton Gifford firework display.  more...

Bonfire & Fireworks Night

Gemma Baker from Staverton with a sparkler. (33777-2)  more...

Bonfire & Fireworks Night

Tom and Charlie Jones and Tom Webb create their own light show with glow sticks. (33777-3)  more...

Bonfire & Fireworks Night

Mine's a light ale..! Maureen and Dennis Johnson enjoying their drinks. (33777-5)  more...

Bonfire & Fireworks Night

Keeping the crowds fed are Debbie Bennett, Rob Tyre, Ros Tyre and Rod Bennett on 'cookhouse' duty (33777-8)  more...

Bonfire & Fireworks Night

The bonfire is lit (33777-9)  more...

Bonfire & Fireworks Night

Bonfire blazing (33777-11)  more...

Bonfire & Fireworks Night

Broughton Gifford firework display (33777-13)  more...

Bonfire & Fireworks Night

Bratton Bonfire & Fireworks Display.  more...

Bonfire & Fireworks Night

The band leads the torchlight procession from Bratton village green to the fireworks display at the recreation ground   more...

Bonfire & Fireworks Night

Southwick Bonfire & Firework Display.  more...

Chippenham News

M4 traffic census causes chaos

A traffic census on the M4 near Chippenham brought traffic chaos to the town this morning.  more...

Benefits team wins praise

MAJOR improvements have been made in the performance of North Wiltshire District Council's benefit service.  more...

Bikes recycling scheme launched

TEAMS of young people are coming together to help recycle bicycles in Chippenham.  more...

Chippenham Sunday League News

Little George receive Team of the Week award

THE Little George have been presented with the Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News-sponsored Team of the Week award they won for their performance on October 28, 2007.  more...

Chippsun News

Ship FC open up four point lead

DIVISION ONE Trowbridge based Ship FC opened up a four-point lead at the top of the Division One after they defeated Kingfisher FC and Potterne suffered a surprise loss away at North Bradley. The Ship's first half display against their guests Kingfisher at the Stallards playing field was very disjointed to say the least as many players seemed to be preparing for the forthcoming Pantomime season. Lee Hayward's side found themselves 2-1 down at the brake but got their act together in the second 45 minutes to run out 5-3 winners over a hard tackling Kingfisher side. An evenly matched first half saw Dave Percival, Lee Hayward and Tom Bonsor all miss easy chances for the Ship and they fell behind when comical defending from Adam Glover was punished by Ben Thomas who pounced to put Fisher in front on 38 minutes. Kingfisher had the chance to double their advantage and only a great save from Lewis Porter, who was at full stretch to deny Tom Highmore kept the score at 1-0. On 43 minutes the Ship were back on level term when Glover atoned for his earlier mishap when he bundled the ball home despite the best efforts of Kingfisher's keeper Mark Bolton who was unable to keep the ball out despite getting his had to Glover's shot. In first half injury time Kingfisher regained the lead when a clumsy challenge on Luke Stoneham by Scott Cunningham resulted in a penalty being awarded which was duly dispatched by Nick Still to give the visitors to Trowbridge a 2-1 lead. The Ship were a better team in the second period and squared things up when Dave Percival tapped the ball home after his brother Shaun's initial shot came back of the woodwork. Danny Amorouso's delicate chip over keeper Bolton gave the Ship the lead for the first time in the game and when Lee Hayward headed home a Scott Cunningham cross the points were as could as theirs. Kingfisher hit back with Ben Thomas scoring his second of the game to cut the gap to the odd goal ,but a second of the contest from Dave Percival restored the Ship's two goal advantage which they maintained until the final whistle.  more...

Cooper Avon take over at the top

DIVISION TWO Cooper Avon are the new pacesetters of Division Two after their 6-0 victory over Audley FC coupled with previous leaders Crown Cosmos shock 3-1 home lose against The Crown Devizes saw the two teams swap positions at the head of the table. Cooper scored three goals in each half against an Audley side who had to once again to use a patched up Chris Shipway who limped out of the match before the final whistle and manager Steve Mallard had to take over the goal keeping duties and might have played his last game after chipping a bone in his fibula. Mallard played well as a make shift keeper but couldn't prevent, James Ponsford, Tom Robinson and Simeon Mills from giving the tryemen a 3-0 half time lead. Second half goals from Josh Robinson, Simeon Mills and Jason Roach who scored from the penalty spot to make up the half dozen.  more...

Biddestone edge thrilling match

DIVISION THREE The heavyweight battle in Division Three between leaders Biddestone White Horse and AFC Bell was tipped to be a thriller and it didn't fail to disappoint, as on the eve of Fireworks day both teams were in sparkling form in front of goal and it was Biddestone who took the spoils and a deserved win as they overturned a 4-1 half time deficit to run out 6-5 victors. With the touch paper lit, those lucky enough to witness the game couldn't believe their eyes as goals from Gary Campbell and Jonathan Couch put Bell two nil up. Scott Fleming pulled a goal back for Biddestone when he headed home an Ed Jones corner, before a double from Bell top scorer Craig Townsend gave his team a 4-1 half time lead which should have been enough to see them inflict the leaders with their first defeat of the season. However Biddestone have proved a hard to beat this term and they showed that they are a class act and merit their place in pole position as they clawed their way back into the game, firstly Tamlyn Goodrich converted a Ben Morris cross to reduce the arrears to two goals and then Paul Clifford turned home Andrew Davis pinpoint delivery to narrow the gap to one goal. Biddestone's fight back was complete when Ed Jones delivered another telling cross for Scott Fleming who squared things up at 4-4. Bell regained the lead thanks to Craig Townsend who completed his hat trick, but once again Biddestone hit back to restore parity and this time they went route one when a huge punt up field from keeper Pete Dennett was met by Tamlyn Goodrich who lashed home his second of the game a his teams fifth. With time running out it was likely to be the next goal scored would win the game and this proved to be so and it was Biddestone who scored it as they took the lead for the first time in the game contest thanks to Scott Fleming whose strike from 25 yards rocketed home to earn Biddestone a 6-5 triumph which enabled them to open up a three point lead over the rest of the chasing pack.  more...

Corsham Centre B still top on goal difference

DIVISION FOUR Corsham Centre B and Riverside Renegades share the number one spot in Division four, with the Centre on top by virtue of a slightly better goal difference. The Centre travelled to Steeple Ashton Rangers and already beaten them 5-0 earlier this season they were expecting a repeat performance but it wasn't to be as Nathan Holloway's side won a scrappy match 1-0 to inflict the Centre with their first loss of the season. Once the fog cleared from the Ashton pitch the game finally got underway and both teams never really reached top gear as the match was lacking continuity with most of the play being concentrated in the middle of the park with neither team playing much football. Steeple scored the only goal of the game midway through the first half when a long ball found under fire striker Jack Holdway who went through on goal, and took it a round the Centre's keeper James Whitehead before calmly slotting home. The second half was in keeping with the first, but the closest the Centre came to preserving their unbeaten record was when Ashley King's effort went just wide of the target following a goalmouth scramble, but other than that the Centre never really mounted a serious challenge to Ashton's defence who were there when they were needed.  more...

British Lion bounce back to beat Penhill

WILTSHIRE SUNDAY CUP Following the embarrassment of their last outing when they lost 8-1 against the Ship, British Lion have spent the last two weeks licking their wounds and, like most beasts of their ilk, are dangerous when cornered. Written off by many, they recovered their dignity and drove one large stake through the heart of the Wiltshire Sunday Cup with a battling win at Green Lane against top Swindon side Penhill United.  more...

Gazette Chippenham Town Fc

Bittner relishing Bluebirds opportunity

James Bittner has re-joined Chippenham Town on loan for a month and can't wait to get started.  more...

Rugby Town 0, Chippenham Town 1

Chippenham Town rode their luck as they ground out a hard-fought league win at Rugby on Tuesday night.  more...

Gazette General Sport

Town on the BBC

Swindon Town's goals will be shown on the BBC after The Football League signed new a TV new deal.  more...

Gazette Swindon Town Fc

Sturrock: We must beat Orient

Paul Sturrock has labelled tonight's clash with promotion-chasing Leyton Orient a "must-win" if Town are to realise their own ambition of a League One play-off berth come the end of the season.  more...

Ling: Robins still paying for Premiership adventure

Martin Ling believes Swindon Town are still suffering from their ill-fated Premiership adventure but insists the club still has the potential to support Championship football.  more...

Grahamcarter

If it’s ugly, common or deadly, it’s edible

I have a moral dilemma. You seem to suffer more of these as you get older because the wiser you get, the more you think about things - and the more you think about things, the more you get a nagging feeling when something just doesn't seem quite right.  more...

Hockey

Missed chances prove costly

Penarth 1, Chippenham 0. CHIPPENHAM lost another close game in the North Two Division.  more...

Hopkins saves a point for Chippenham

Yate and Glos Ladies 1, Chippenham Ladies 1. FROM the first whistle, this match was well fought with some strong, solid tackles going in from both teams.  more...

Skipper Jeffreys hits late winner

West Wilts 3, Cirencester 2. CAPTAIN Dave Jeffreys scored a late goal to give West Wilts victory from a scintillating game of hockey.  more...

Early goal opens the floodgates

West Wilts Ladies 4, City of Bath Ladies 2nds 0. AN early goal opened the doors for a comprehensive victory for West Wilts. Seeking to make up for the disappointment last week Wilts took up an attacking stance early in the first half.  more...

Marlborough News

Doherty in new drug shame

Pictures claiming to show troubled rocker Pete Doherty injecting cocaine in his home in Marlborough have today been published in a national newspaper.  more...

Melksham News

Man dies in skip lorry crash

A MAN from Melksham has died in a three vehicle accident close to the entrance of National Trust owned Stourhead House.  more...

Melksham Town V Hallen

Melksham Town v Hallen

Melksham Town v Hallen  more...

Melksham Town v Hallen

Melksham Town's Dave Macey looks for a way through the Hallen defence (33783/2)  more...

Melksham Town v Hallen

Melksham Town's Justin Pritchard is caught offside (33783/3)  more...

Melksham Town v Hallen

Fancy footwork from Melksham Town's Shaun Benison (33783/4)  more...

Melksham Town v Hallen

Melksham Town's Frankie Coleman busy on the wing (33783/5)   more...

Melksham Town v Hallen

Melksham Town's Shaun Benison tries to get in a cross from a tricky angle (33783/6)  more...

Melksham Town v Hallen

Melksham Town's Justin Pritchard and Shaun Benison keep busy in midfield (33783/7)  more...

Melksham Town v Hallen

Melksham Town's Shaun Benison wins a high ball (33783/8)   more...

New Forest News

Inquest to be opened into death of James Salisbury, 17

AN inquest is due to be held today into the death of a 17-year-old boy found dead at his home near Fordingbridge just over four weeks ago.  more...

Deputy mayor in second cancer battle

RINGWOOD'S well-known and popular deputy mayor is facing his second battle with cancer in five years.  more...

Man injured in crash near Ringwood

A CRASH in which a motorist suffered chest injuries caused early morning traffic jams near Ringwood on Monday.  more...

Criminals hit where it hurts

DORSET Police are the best in the south west when it comes to hitting criminals where it really hurts - in the pocket.  more...

Teenager died of rare heart condition

A TEENAGE lifeguard and keen sportsman died of an undetected heart condition, an inquest heard today.  more...

Over The Hills Multi-Terrain Race

Over the Hills multi-terrain race

Over the Hills multi-terrain race  more...

Over the Hills multi-terrain race

Competitors at the start of the Over the Hills multi-terrain race (20890/3)  more...

Over the Hills multi-terrain race

They're off: Competitors at the start of the Over the Hills multi-terrain race (20890/4)  more...

Over the Hills multi-terrain race

The start of the Over the Hills multi-terrain race (20890/5)  more...

Over the Hills multi-terrain race

Avorey Boutler, of Great Western Runners, dressed as Granny Clampit (20890/6)  more...

Over the Hills multi-terrain race

Avorey Boutler, of Great Western Runners, gets her message across: " I may be over the Hill but I will finish" (20890/7)  more...

Over the Hills multi-terrain race

Race winner Rob Hayday, of Corsham Running Club, takes to the river at Iford. (20890/8)  more...

Over the Hills multi-terrain race

Brendon Ward and Peter Killey at the river crossing (20890/9)  more...

Over the Hills multi-terrain race

Avon Valley Runner Alistair Bartlett at the river crossing (20890/10)  more...

Over the Hills multi-terrain race

Chippenham Harrier Ade Hurren leads a pack of runners at the river crossing (20890/11)  more...

Over the Hills multi-terrain race

Ladies' race winner Tamsin Simmonds, of Swindon Harriers, leads the lads over the river crossing at Iford (20890/12)  more...

Over the Hills multi-terrain race

Tom Perkins, the Chippenham firefighter who lost an arm in a motor-cycle accident, gives the spectators a wave as he makes his way through Iford Manor (20890/13)  more...

Over the Hills multi-terrain race

Corsham runner Rob Hayday crosses the finishing line (20890/14)  more...

Over the Hills multi-terrain race

Corsham runner Rob Hayday falls to the ground after finishing first (20890/15)  more...

Over the Hills multi-terrain race

Second placed Alec Woods, of Bristol and West AC (20890/17)  more...

Over the Hills multi-terrain race

Third placed Nick Shearn, of Team Bath, crosses the line (20890/18)  more...

Over the Hills multi-terrain race

Top Avon Valley Runner Alistair Bartlett crosses the line (20890/19)  more...

Readerspics

Poetry evening

Poets and musicians at the Pulsar Poetry Evening, Thursday October 18, 2007, at The Goddard Arms, Clyffe Pypard near Swindon  more...

Last day of trading

Gordon Dickinson sent in this picture of the sun going down on the last day of trading at Swindon's market  more...

Halloween at Christchurch

Aron Woods sent in this picture of Christchurch looking particularly spooky at Halloween  more...

Salisbury City Fc News

Knight added to squad

CHARLIE Knight has been added to the Salisbury City squad for this evening's Wiltshire Premier Shield tie at Swindon Supermarine.  more...

James goes out on loan

SALISBURY City goalkeeper James Bittner has joined Chippenham Town on loan for a month in a bid to return to match fitness.  more...

Salisbury News

Village boost for young musicians

A TISBURY-based musical charity is launching a Christmas appeal to help three young musicians progress from being talented students to world-class professionals.  more...

Soldiers cycle for Children in Need

A TEAM of Army cyclists will be calling in on colleagues based at Land Command, Wilton, next week as members of the Signal Squadron do a sponsored cycle ride in aid of the BBC Children in Need appeal.  more...

Sports centre's future in doubt

DOWNTON'S Brian Whitehead Sports Centre and Social Club is in such a perilous financial state it could be sold off with the land used for housing, a crisis meeting of the association which runs the centre will hear next week.  more...

Hindu day for pupils

MORGANS Vale and Woodfalls CE Primary School held a Hindu Encounter Day to link with the festival of Divali.  more...

Stfc News Headlines

Ling happy to surprise division

MARTIN Ling's Leyton Orient may have taken everyone by surprise so far this season, but you will not find the former Swindon favourite getting carried away with success.  more...

Stopping the rot is Sturrock's immediate target

PAUL Sturrock has labelled tonight's clash with promotion-chasing Leyton Orient a "must-win" if Town are to realise their own ambition of a League One play-off berth come the end of the season.  more...

Still paying for the days of glory

MARTIN Ling believes Town are still suffering from their ill-fated Premiership adventure but insists the club still has the potential to support Championship football.  more...

Easton out to spoil Ling's return

CRAIG Easton admits he owes a huge debt of gratitude to Leyton Orient boss Martin Ling, but the Town midfielder insists he won't be passing on any thank you notes until after tonight's League One clash at the County Ground.  more...

FULL TIME: Town 1 Orient 1

HASNEY Aljofree's injury time equaliser got Town out of jail after Adam Boyd's 85th minute opener looked enough for high-flying Orient.  more...

Swindon Business Headlines

Need a helping hand at Christmas?

A CHIPPENHAM business is hosting a reception and advice session for local organisations, wanting to avoid missed enquiries throughout the Christmas season.  more...

M&S profits 'better than expected'

MARKS & Spencer posted better-than-expected profits today but said the economic outlook was "uncertain".  more...

Nationwide celebrates champion status

NATIONWIDE has been recognised as a leading employer and has been awarded Investors in People (IIP) Champion status for a further three years.  more...

Swindon Cricket

Arran puts Civil Service on top

CIVIL Service joined Wootton Bassett at the top of Division One of the Indoor Cricket League when they defeated Wanborough by 15 runs in a low-scoring encounter.  more...

Swindon Football

White's goal in vain

CLAIRE White's first goal of the season could not prevent Swindon Spitfires from crashing to a 4-1 defeat to Bristol Academy in South West Women's Football League Division One North.  more...

Goals galore on foggy Sunday

Swindon Sunday League DENSE fog failed to halt a reduced league programme due to Wilts Sunday Cup ties, writes STEVE ASHLEY.  more...

Heartbreak for Darren

North Berks League SUPERB goalkeeping by Childrey stand-in Darren Males could not prevent Steve Pitson from rolling in the only goal winner for Saxton Rovers four minutes from the end of their North Berks Cup tie.  more...

Tributes pour in for ex-ref Ken

IN 1957, and with his team struggling to play a fixture because of a shortage of referees, Ken Mulraney made the decision to become a qualified official.  more...

Dagger find cutting edge

Swindon & District League DUE to Wilts Cup commitments, the Premier League only had one game, which turned out to be a goal feast between Shield and Dagger and Spectrum with the Dagger running out 6-2 winners.  more...

A team win battle of Bassetts

North Wilts Youth & Minors League Under 18 Wootton Bassett Town A went joint top of the league with a comfortable 6-2 win over stablemates Wootton Bassett Town B.  more...

Collier gives understudies chance to shine

SUPERMARINE chief Mark Collier will use tonight's Wilts Premier Shield clash with Blue Square Premier outfit Salisbury City to give some of his fringe players a chance to impress.  more...

Fisher targets top of table

JOHN Fisher is determined to turn up the heat on the Hellenic League's pacesetters with victory over Hook Norton at the Elms tonight.  more...

Swindon General Sport

Lawn break duck against Pinehurst

LAWN A recorded their first win of the season in a closely- fought Division One match against Pinehurst A in the Swindon & District League.  more...

SQUASH: Tournament is a big hit

THE West of England Squash Masters tournament, held at Nightingales Hotel and Leisure Club over the weekend, has been hailed a great success.  more...

Mat masters land national bronzes

A JUDO player and coach from Swindon both scooped bronze medals at the Great Britain Masters Championships in Thetford.  more...

Swindon Ice Hockey

Bochna released by Wildcats

SLOVAKIAN forward Erik Bochna has been released by the Swindon npower Wildcats following his poor start to the EPL season.  more...

Bochna out, Brathwaite in

ERIK Bochna has followed fellow Slovak forward Marek Hornak out of the revolving Link Centre doors as head coach Peter Russell looks to transform Wildcats' flagging fortunes.  more...

Swindon Letters

Not all over 60s will benefit from free bus travel

ANNE Snelgrove is urging more people of 60 and upwards to sign up with Swindon Borough Council and make the most of free bus travel which will be extended to anywhere in England from next April (SA, October 30).  more...

Will council get the best value for land?

I READ with interest your article concerning the Front Garden development.  more...

Bring back signalmen

IN the wake of the Ufton Nervet level crossing crash we again hear calls for some sort of devices to alert train drivers to the danger of a road vehicle blocking the railway. Readers who are not former railway staff may be surprised to learn that, until the late 1970s/early 1980s, we had one.  more...

Troops not valued enough

Mr Warner, with proof of the state of the country's pension funds, should now tell us what he makes of the report out from the National Association of Pension Funds, which wants to cut the payout to those who leave pension funds early, for instance to have a baby etc.  more...

Changing the contractors sounds like same old story

REGARDING the article Council shows off its slimmer figure' (SA, November 2), our elected representatives must think the people of Swindon have incredibly short memories. We do not.  more...

A Brazilian festival of joga bonita awaits

BRAZIL has officially secured the immense challenge of hosting the 2014 football World Cup.  more...

The joy of reading is denied to millions

The National Year of Reading will be in 2008. This should be a time to encourage participation and celebrate the joy of reading.  more...

Bins notice wheelie was wasteful

Would the person at Swindon council who decided to send out the change of collection day for wheelie bins notice to people in West Swindon like to add themselves to the voluntary redundancy list?  more...

Swindon News

Sugababes sell out

Tickets for the forthcoming Sugababes concert at the Oasis have sold out, Swindon Council has announced.  more...

Porter carries off a book deal

A Swindon porter will present the first copy of his published book to a colleague who helped him to realise his writing dream, when his book is launched at the University of Bath in Swindon on November 12.  more...

Thug jailed for attacking girlfriend

A drunken thug who attacked his girlfriend in front of their children has been jailed for 14 months.  more...

Parrot thieves won't do bird

Parrot thieves Billy Trotman and Nicholas Davies will not have to do bird for smashing their way into a pet shop in a drunken raid.  more...

Pupils judge book prize

Pupils from Bishopstone Primary School have been chosen from thousands around the country to be the young judges for this year's Nestlé Children's Book Prize.  more...

Council – ''Let us know and we'll clean your graffiti for free'

GRAFFITI continues to scar the town because homeowners are not giving graffiti cleaners permission to remove tags.  more...

Hospital cleaners' hours to be cut

FEWER hours will be spent cleaning the town's hospital and cooking for patients, it has been revealed.  more...

New look for Old Town?

SPECIALIST shops could soon be flocking to Old Town.  more...

Sugababes sold out

TICKETS for the forthcoming Sugababes concert at the Oasis have sold out.  more...

Dad admits attacking pal with glass

A DAD who glassed a pal has been handed a suspended jail term after a court heard how he had been drinking while taking prescription drugs.  more...

'I did have gun,' admits Deacon's raider

DEACON'S robber Jbril Ogulana has admitted a firearms offence in relation to the raid on the jewellery store last summer.  more...

Hard drive but the blondes make it

THE Three Blondes beat all the odds to complete in a charity car rally in Italy.  more...

It's time to think green

THE recycling revolution is here – how are you getting on with all that separating and sorting?  more...

Recycling 'confusing', says Friends of the Earth campaigner

CHANGES to recycling and bin collections in Swindon have been jumbled in the past few years, according to a Friends of the Earth campaigner.  more...

Show you care this Christmas

CHRISTMAS Cares will offer the homeless people of Swindon a chance to be safe and happy again this year.  more...

Give a penny when you spend one

STAFF at Welcome Break's Membury Services are aiming to raise thousands of pounds for BBC Children in Need by asking customers to spare a penny when they use the service station toilets.  more...

Shopkeeper gets booze warning

A SHOP owner whose staff sold booze to a 16-year-old girl is keeping his licence.  more...

Schools learn about farm life

A HANDFUL of schools from across Wiltshire could soon be learning much more about life on the farm.  more...

Police chief's vow to improve service

WILTSHIRE'S new top cop has vowed to improve the force's quality of service to the public.  more...

Graffiti charges against boy dropped

A TEENAGER has had 19 graffiti charges against him dropped.  more...

Companies fear they'll be hit hard by fuel price rise

BUSINESSES are reeling from fuel price rises at the town's pumps.  more...

Swindon Rugby

Ladies celebrate half-century

RUGBY players past and present came together at the weekend to help celebrate Supermarine Ladies' 50th anniversary.  more...

Minety stroll to victory

MINETY 2nd ran in three tries to record a 22-5 victory at Wootton Bassett 2nd in Dorset & Wilts Divison 3 North.  more...

Taste Features

Rhubarb, Rhubarb, Rhubarb

A WILTSHIRE farmer's wife has become the talk of the food industry after her recipe for rhubarb chutney won a national competition.  more...

Times Football

Bradford keep first clean sheet

Bradford Town 1, Backwell United 0. BRADFORD Town beat Backwell United 1-0 in a dreadful Toolstation League First Division game at Trowbridge Road.  more...

Bush set for return to The Conigre

CENTRAL defender Kevin Bush is poised for a return to Melksham Town.  more...

Westbury’s Seals hurt in road crash

WESTBURY United front man Steve Seals faces a lengthy lay-off after a motorcycle accident.  more...

Trowbridge held by struggling Vics

Trowbridge Town 0, Malmesbury Victoria 0. A LACKLUSTRE Trowbridge Town side played out a goal-less draw against lowly Malmesbury Victoria in the Hellenic League Division One West.  more...

Warminster extend winning run

Warminster Town 4, Hythe and Dibden 2. WARMINSTER Town beat Hythe and Dibden 4-2 to extend their unbeaten run in Wessex League Division One to four games.  more...

Times General Sport

Hayday retains Over the Hills race title

ATHLETICS: The bang of a firework reverberating through the Avon Valley set nearly 300 runners on their way for the Over the Hills 12-kilometre multi-terrain race on Sunday.  more...

Bochna out as Wildcats ring the changes

ICE HOCKEY: Following a run of performances that have not lived up to the expectations of pre-season, the head coach of the Swindon npower Wildcats, Peter Russell, has released Slovakian forward Erik Bochna.  more...

Skipper Adams signs for 2008

SPEEDWAY: Swindon Robins skipper Leigh Adams is staying with the club for a fifth straight season.  more...

Times Rugby

Three wins for young guns

Cheltenham under 15s 3, Chippenham under 15s 41. CHIPPENHAM started well in this friendly, with Tom Baldwin taking a clean catch from the Cheltenham kick-off and driving with the ball through to the Cheltenham 22 before being stopped.  more...

Chippenham turn up the heat

Chippenham 45, Henley Wanderers 6. CHIPPENHAM made it eight wins from eights starts in South West Two East when they thumped Henley Wanderers at Allington Field on Saturday.  more...

Times Wiltshire News

Food fair promotes healthy eating

WILTSHIRE pupils could soon be eating healthier dinners thanks to a food fair organised by Wiltshire County Council.  more...

All change for bin collections

INFORMATION stickers are being delivered to all west Wiltshire households over the next two weeks to tell people about changes to their bin collections.  more...

Meet Wiltshire's new police chief

WILTSHIRE Police Authority today announced that Brian Moore has been appointed as the new chief constable in Wiltshire.  more...

Trowbridge News

apetito launches project in Canada

TROWBRIDGE-based frozen food manufacturer, apetito Ltd, has just launched Copper County Foods in Toronto, Canada.   more...

Lifesaver David wins award

LIFESAVER David Sampford has celebrated donating blood for the 75th time.  more...

Boxing clever on day of action

A BOXING workshop at Longfield estate in Trowbridge attracted the attention of children from the area during a day of action to tackle anti-social behaviour.   more...

Suicide verdict on stab tragedy

A CORONER has ruled that the death of a popular member of Trowbridge Cricket Club was suicide.  more...

Amy wins musical poetry contest

FORMER England rugby captain Phil De Glanville presented prizes to pupils during a poetry competition at a Trowbridge school.  more...

Arc hosts sign language show

THE Arc Theatre in Trowbridge is staging a children's show later this month with fully integrated sign language.  more...

Warminster News

Teen remanded over house crash

A TEENAGER who was behind the wheel of a Land Rover which was driven into a house has been remanded in custody.  more...

Wessex In Business

Advice on checking the records of migrant workers

MIGRANT workers are taking advantage of employment opportunities in Trowbridge and across Wiltshire but a business advisory organisation has issued a warning.  more...

Firm’s closer links with US

AN environmental consultancy has expanded its international operations by acquiring a Canadian company.  more...

Avon breathe easier after new deal

MELKSHAM-based Avon Rubber is celebrating after a new breathing apparatus developed by the company was given the go-ahead.  more...

Home produced goods sold down on the farm

AN award-winning farm is making a success of the agricultural industry by taking a diversified approach.  more...

Trowbridge-based Vodafone celebrates NVQs

As part of its commitment to ensure employees get the best possible training and can progress with their careers, Vodafone UK has celebrated successes in Trowbridge.  more...

Graphics studio has its designs on the media

A NEW design and media agency is going from strength to strength after launching this summer.  more...

Third time lucky in ‘customer’ award

WESTBURY company Service All Electronics made it third time lucky after scooping a customer service award.  more...

New law change

BUSINESS Link has produced a guide for companies to get their head around changes implemented by The Companies Act 2006, which came into force last month.  more...

Vines yield fine grape harvest

Leigh Park Country House Hotel and Vineyard between Bath and Bradford-on-Avon carried out its annual grape vine picking in October.  more...

Variety is the key to a beautiful success

A BEAUTY parlour in Trowbridge claims to offer the widest range of treatments outside of London.  more...

Body Shop moves into The Shires centre

SHOPPERS in Trowbridge in search of a little pampering can now head down to a new branch of The Body Shop.  more...

Westbury News

Homes boss raises £20k

NIGEL Greenaway, chief executive officer for Persimmon Homes South Division returned to grass routes level in Westbury recently to raise more than £20,000 for charity.  more...

Fireworks at council meeting

FIREWORKS are common enough on November 5 but the screeches and bangs were eclipsed by some explosive outbursts at a Westbury Town Council meeting last night.  more...

Wiltshire News

Military exercise over Wiltshire

Aircraft of all NATO nations could be overflying Wiltshire next week as part of a national exercise designed to evaluate the organisation's air power.  more...

Police appoint new chief

Wiltshire Police Authority today announced that Brian Moore has been appointed as the new Chief Constable of Wiltshire Police.  more...

Camilla avoids a soaking

The Duchess of Cornwall laughed as she narrowly avoided a soaking during a visit to a pioneering veterinary school today.  more...

Woottonbassett News

ALGARVE TRAGEDY: Daughter's poem for mum

Lydia Dinsmore, 11, wrote this poem inspired by the death of her mother Jean and Bob and Deb Fry in the Algarve tragedy two weeks ago.  more...

Chance to pay tribute

FRIENDS of brave couple Bob and Deb Fry will be able to pay their respects to them in Wootton Bassett this evening.  more...

Tragic couple still side by side

SOME shed tears, others hugged loved ones, while some simply sat silently - but all came to pay their respects to brave couple Bob and Deb Fry.  more...

Salisbury Journal News

Criminals hit where it hurts

DORSET Police are the best in the south west when it comes to hitting criminals where it really hurts - in the pocket.   more...

Hindu day for pupils

MORGANS Vale and Woodfalls CE Primary School held a Hindu Encounter Day to link with the festival of Divali.   more...

Teenager died of rare heart condition

A TEENAGE lifeguard and keen sportsman died of an undetected heart condition, an inquest heard today.   more...

Village boost for young musicians

A TISBURY-based musical charity is launching a Christmas appeal to help three young musicians progress from being talented students to world-class professionals.   more...

Soldiers cycle for Children in Need

A TEAM of Army cyclists will be calling in on colleagues based at Land Command, Wilton, next week as members of the Signal Squadron do a sponsored cycle ride in aid of the BBC Children in Need appeal.   more...

Sports centre's future in doubt

DOWNTON'S Brian Whitehead Sports Centre and Social Club is in such a perilous financial state it could be sold off with the land used for housing, a crisis meeting of the association which runs the centre will hear next week.   more...

Deputy mayor in second cancer battle

RINGWOOD'S well-known and popular deputy mayor is facing his second battle with cancer in five years.   more...

Man injured in crash near Ringwood

A CRASH in which a motorist suffered chest injuries caused early morning traffic jams near Ringwood on Monday.   more...

Salisbury Journal Sport

Knight added to squad

CHARLIE Knight has been added to the Salisbury City squad for this evening's Wiltshire Premier Shield tie at Swindon Supermarine.   more...

James goes out on loan

SALISBURY City goalkeeper James Bittner has joined Chippenham Town on loan for a month in a bid to return to match fitness.   more...

Swindon Advertiser Business

M&S profits 'better than expected'

MARKS & Spencer posted better-than-expected profits today but said the economic outlook was "uncertain".   more...

Nationwide celebrates champion status

NATIONWIDE has been recognised as a leading employer and has been awarded Investors in People (IIP) Champion status for a further three years.   more...

Need a helping hand at Christmas?

A CHIPPENHAM business is hosting a reception and advice session for local organisations, wanting to avoid missed enquiries throughout the Christmas season.   more...

Swindon Advertiser News

Show you care this Christmas

CHRISTMAS Cares will offer the homeless people of Swindon a chance to be safe and happy again this year.   more...

Vandal 'not taking punishment seriously'

A GRAFFITI vandal who missed appointments to repay the damage he caused has been told he is not taking his punishment seriously.   more...

Give a penny when you spend one

STAFF at Welcome Break's Membury Services are aiming to raise thousands of pounds for BBC Children in Need by asking customers to spare a penny when they use the service station toilets.   more...

Sugababes sold out

TICKETS for the forthcoming Sugababes concert at the Oasis have sold out.   more...

Dad admits attacking pal with glass

A DAD who glassed a pal has been handed a suspended jail term after a court heard how he had been drinking while taking prescription drugs.   more...

Shopkeeper gets booze warning

A SHOP owner whose staff sold booze to a 16-year-old girl is keeping his licence.   more...

Schools learn about farm life

A HANDFUL of schools from across Wiltshire could soon be learning much more about life on the farm.   more...

'I did have gun,' admits Deacon's raider

DEACON'S robber Jbril Ogulana has admitted a firearms offence in relation to the raid on the jewellery store last summer.   more...

Hard drive but the blondes make it

THE Three Blondes beat all the odds to complete in a charity car rally in Italy.   more...

New look for Old Town?

SPECIALIST shops could soon be flocking to Old Town.   more...

It's time to think green

IT used to be simple. In years gone by we used to bag up our rubbish, put it in our bin and leave it outside for collection once a week.   more...

Recycling 'confusing', says Friends of the Earth campaigner

CHANGES to recycling and bin collections in Swindon have been jumbled in the past few years, according to a Friends of the Earth campaigner.   more...

Police chief's vow to improve service

WILTSHIRE'S new top cop has vowed to improve the force's quality of service to the public.   more...

Graffiti charges against boy dropped

A TEENAGER has had 19 graffiti charges against him dropped.   more...

Youth accused of taxi driver attack

A TEENAGER accused of hitting a taxi driver in the face with a brick has appeared in court.   more...

Police seize massive haul of cannabis

POLICE have uncovered a drugs factory able to sell £300,000 worth of cannabis a year.   more...

Companies fear they'll be hit hard by fuel price rise

BUSINESSES are reeling from fuel price rises at the town's pumps.   more...

Swindon Advertiser Sport

Bassett make it five in a row

WOOTTON Bassett notched up their fifth win in a row in Wilts & NE Somerset Division 1, defeating Bath Buccs 6-2 at the Lime Kiln.   more...

Bassett 2nd hit Swindon for six

WOOTTON Bassett's second string faced a key test against Swindon C, level on points in Wilts & NE Somerset Two at the start of the day, and cruised to a 6-0 victory.   more...

Mixed bag for Bassett ladies

WOOTTON Bassett Ladies had mixed fortunes at the weekend, with a defeat and two victories.   more...

Devizes edge local derby

SWINDON entertained local rivals Devizes at Greendown in Premier Two, looking to maintain the good form that they had shown over the early stages of the season.   more...

Exeter stop Swindon in their tracks

SWINDON Ladies 1st travelled to Exeter, and were unlucky not to come away with at least a point.   more...

Patchett hails Adams signing

AFTER finalising a two-year deal to re-sign Leigh Adams, Robins co-promoter Gary Patchett admitted that life at Blunsdon would not be the same without the likeable Australian.   more...

Legends heartbreak for Simon

Simon Belcher from Swindon took part in the Legends winter series championship at Brands Hatch in Kent.   more...

Manager hails battling Flames

SWINDON Flames Youth manager Chris Rose said he was "really proud" of his team as they finished eighth in the British Inline Skater Hockey Association National Championships, in Rotherham.   more...

'Joy ride' for Taunt and Murphy

THE GlobalExpense Rally Team of Highworth's Shelly Taunt and Julie Murphy, will this weekend compete in their final rally of the year when they enter the South Of England Tempest Stages.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News

Police appoint new chief

Wiltshire Police Authority today announced that Brian Moore has been appointed as the new Chief Constable of Wiltshire Police.   more...

Doherty in new drug shame

Pictures claiming to show troubled rocker Pete Doherty injecting cocaine in his home in Marlborough have today been published in a national newspaper.   more...

Sugababes sell out

Tickets for the forthcoming Sugababes concert at the Oasis have sold out, Swindon Council has announced.   more...

Porter carries off a book deal

A Swindon porter will present the first copy of his published book to a colleague who helped him to realise his writing dream, when his book is launched at the University of Bath in Swindon on November 12.   more...

M4 traffic census causes chaos

A traffic census on the M4 near Chippenham brought traffic chaos to the town this morning.   more...

Military exercise over Wiltshire

Aircraft of all NATO nations could be overflying Wiltshire next week as part of a national exercise designed to evaluate the organisation's air power.   more...

ALGARVE TRAGEDY: Daughter's poem for mum

Lydia Dinsmore, 11, wrote this poem inspired by the death of her mother Jean and Bob and Deb Fry in the Algarve tragedy two weeks ago.   more...

Pupils judge book prize

Pupils from Bishopstone Primary School have been chosen from thousands around the country to be the young judges for this year's Nestlé Children's Book Prize.   more...

Chance to pay tribute

FRIENDS of brave couple Bob and Deb Fry will be able to pay their respects to them in Wootton Bassett this evening.   more...

Thug jailed for attacking girlfriend

A drunken thug who attacked his girlfriend in front of their children has been jailed for 14 months.   more...

Parrot thieves won't do bird

Parrot thieves Billy Trotman and Nicholas Davies will not have to do bird for smashing their way into a pet shop in a drunken raid.   more...

Camilla avoids a soaking

The Duchess of Cornwall laughed as she narrowly avoided a soaking during a visit to a pioneering veterinary school today.   more...

Tragic couple still side by side

SOME shed tears, others hugged loved ones, while some simply sat silently - but all came to pay their respects to brave couple Bob and Deb Fry.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald Sport

Rugby Town 0, Chippenham Town 1

Chippenham Town rode their luck as they ground out a hard-fought league win at Rugby on Tuesday night.   more...

Sturrock: We must beat Orient

Paul Sturrock has labelled tonight's clash with promotion-chasing Leyton Orient a "must-win" if Town are to realise their own ambition of a League One play-off berth come the end of the season.   more...

Ling: Robins still paying for Premiership adventure

Martin Ling believes Swindon Town are still suffering from their ill-fated Premiership adventure but insists the club still has the potential to support Championship football.   more...

Bittner relishing Bluebirds opportunity

James Bittner has re-joined Chippenham Town on loan for a month and can't wait to get started.   more...

Town on the BBC

Swindon Town's goals will be shown on the BBC after The Football League signed new a TV new deal.   more...

Wiltshire Times News

Banner celebrates 12th anniversary

NORTH Bradley Primary School topped off a year of celebrations to mark its 125th anniversary with the unveiling of a 15ft-long embroidered banner.   more...

Free Comic Day in Corsham

YOUNGSTERS are being urged to dress up as their favourite comic book character to claim their free comic at an event in Corsham today.   more...

Keep smiling, say 65th anniversary duo

A COUPLE who are celebrating 65 years of married life together this week say the secret to a long and happy marriage is to "keep smiling".   more...

All change for bin collections

INFORMATION stickers are being delivered to all west Wiltshire households over the next two weeks to tell people about changes to their bin collections.   more...

Teen caught 'with bag of weed'

A TEENAGE drug dealer was caught after he was spotted sneaking into a school at night to smoke cannabis.   more...

Teen remanded over house crash

A TEENAGER who was behind the wheel of a Land Rover which was driven into a house has been remanded in custody.   more...

Midnight fundraiser tops £54,000

MORE than £54,000 has been raised for Dorothy House Hospice Care in Winsley through a Midnight Walk involving 600 women.   more...

NATO planes on exercise

AIRCRAFT of all NATO nations could be flying over Wiltshire next week as part of a national exercise designed to evaluate the organisation's air power.   more...

Fury as CCTV fails to stop break-ins

OUT of order CCTV cameras are to blame for a spate of thefts from cars parked at Westbury Train Station, a commuter has claimed.   more...

Duo admit ABH charges

TWO Trowbridge men have pleaded guilty to two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.   more...

Village hall safety pack launched

A NEW information pack has been produced by West Wiltshire District Council, targeting health and safety issues relevant to village halls and community centres run by volunteers.   more...

Man dies in skip lorry crash

A MAN from Melksham has died in a three vehicle accident close to the entrance of National Trust owned Stourhead House.   more...

Wild West coming to town

THE Wild West is coming to west Wiltshire, thanks to the Trowbridge Amateur Operatic Society.   more...

Kids battle it out in talent show

TEN contestants performed in front of judges and an audience in a battle to reach the final of a talent show.   more...

Dyslexia help for parents

ONE of the UK's foremost authorities on dyslexia has launched a free fact sheet, aimed at parents of Wiltshire children who think their child may have the condition.   more...

Views sought on police website

WILTSHIRE Police are inviting members of the public to give their feedback on the design, look and content of their website.   more...

Fireworks at council meeting

FIREWORKS are common enough on November 5 but the screeches and bangs were eclipsed by some explosive outbursts at a Westbury Town Council meeting last night.   more...

Survey reveal local spending habits

NORTH Wiltshire residents spend around £125m in Swindon and a further £64m in Bath every year.   more...

Meet Wiltshire's new police chief

WILTSHIRE Police Authority today announced that Brian Moore has been appointed as the new chief constable in Wiltshire.   more...

Uan wins award for sea cadets help

A CIVIL servant from Corsham has won an award for his work with sea cadets in Trowbridge.   more...

Wiltshire Times Sport

Skipper Adams signs for 2008

Swindon Robins skipper Leigh Adams is staying with the club for a   more...

Hayday retains Over the Hills race title

The bang of a firework reverberating through the Avon Valley set   more...

Bradford keep first clean sheet

Bradford Town 1, Backwell United 0   more...

Trowbridge held by struggling Vics

Trowbridge Town 0, Malmesbury Victoria 0   more...

Warminster extend winning run

Warminster Town 4, Hythe and Dibden 2   more...

Chippenham turn up the heat

Chippenham 45, Henley Wanderers 6   more...

Three wins for young guns

Cheltenham under 15s 3, Chippenham under 15s 41   more...

  
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