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Stories for 10 December 2007

Angling

Bathampton freeze membership fees

THERE is good Christmas news for members of Bathampton Angling Association this week with the announcement by the club that the 2008 membership fees will remain at the same rate as the last three years. more...

Shanks beats the weather to win open match

ATROCIOUS weather conditions greeted the 18 anglers prepared to take on the elements at the Cider Farm Lakes five hour Sunday open match yesterday. more...

Winter League set for exciting finale

ALL is set for an exciting finale in the South West Winter League after the penultimate match was fished on the Kennet and Avon Canal from Darlington to Claverton. more...

Big Issues

Going out on a high note

EDUCATION director Hilary Pitts was drafted in at a time when the whole school system in the town was seen to be failing. Now, five years on, she has announced her retirement as things are firmly looking up. more...

Calne Christmas Lights Gallery

Christmas Carollers

Light Up Your Life memorial service for Dorothy House Chaplin for Dorothy House Keith Carol Singers more...

Christmas Carollers

Light up your life memorial service for Dorothy House at the Market Place in Devizes. more...

Christmas Carollers

Light up your life memorial service for Dorothy House at the Market Place in Devizes. more...

Christmas Carollers

Light up your life memorial service for Dorothy House at the Market Place in Devizes. more...

Christmas Carollers

Light up your life memorial service for Dorothy House at the Market Place in Devizes. more...

Malmesbury Lights Turn on

Chantelle Thomas and Catherine Hawkins enjoy Malmesbury Christmas Lights and Fun filled Evening more...

Malmesbury lights switch on

Rosalyn Slate, Zofia Gayle and Celia Harbour From Malmesbury Twinning Assocation more...

Malmesbury Christmas Lights switch on

Louise Reynolds, Kaystynn Slota and Samatha Hennah from The Beauty Retreat Malmesbury more...

Malmesbury lights switch on

Flame-throwers entertain passersby more...

Malmesbury lights turn on

Malmesbury Town Crier more...

Calne News

Burglar raided parents' home

Burglar Graham Reeves, who raided his parents' house to fund his drug addiction, has escaped a jail term. more...

Little Star award for brave youngster

A Derry Hill schoolboy who has shown huge strength and courage while battling a rare cancer is to receive a national award from Cancer Research UK. more...

Drug addict escapes jail term

A 29-YEAR-OLD who burgled his parents' house to fund his drug addiction has escaped a jail term. more...

Students plant chests full of memories

CHILDREN in Calne buried a little bit of history on Friday as they planted time capsules in the leisure centre. more...

Chippenham News

Security fears at hospital

CONCERNS have been raised over the state of security at a hospital in north Wiltshire after a computer and recording equipment was stolen. more...

Woman admits helping suicide

A WOMAN has been told she won't be jailed after admitting aiding and abetting the suicide of a man. more...

Drugs seized in police swoop

POLICE swooped on a house in Warminster and seized a quantity of drugs after being tipped-off by members of the public. more...

Woman admits helping suicide

A WOMAN has been told she won't be jailed after admitting aiding and abetting the suicide of a man. more...

Drug addict escapes jail term

A 29-YEAR-OLD who burgled his parents' house to fund his drug addiction has escaped a jail term. more...

Chippenham Sunday League News

Corsham United move up after big win

DIVISION FOUR: The only league fixture to survive the rain was the Fourth Division match between AFC Lyneham and Corsham United. more...

Holt join Premier Division casualty list

KNOCKOUT CUP: With a number of big guns already out of this season�s presstoprint-sponsored Eric Hughes Memorial Knockout Cup, including last term�s winners Corsham Centre, and other Premier Division sides Biddestone Social, Box Rovers, Maud Heath Sports, FC Colerne, North Star A, Semington Rovers and Winsley, this season�s competition is one of the most open for a number of years and there is a distinct possibility that a team from outside of the top flight could match the achievement of Parsons Nose who in 2006 lifted the cup while in division two. more...

Rain wrecks league programme

WITH the weather once again causing major disruptions to the Robson Taylor, Chippenham Sunday League fixture programme it was no surprise that the presstoprint-sponsored Eric Hughes Memorial Knockout Cup competition suffered, with only one of the six scheduled ties beating the rain. more...

Fixture update for the weekend

CLUB secretaries are asked to note that the fixtures for this coming Sunday remain unchanged from the list which was originally circulated. more...

Chippsun News

Just two games beat the rain

With the weather once again causing major disruptions to the Robson Taylor, Chippenham Sunday League fixture programme it was no surprise that the press to print sponsored Eric Hughes Memorial Knockout Cup competition also suffered as only one of the six scheduled ties beat the rain. more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Chippenham Christmas lights switch on. more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Chippenham Round Table members Paul Moore (left) and Shaun Morris are busy feeding the hungry crowds. (33866-4) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Peter Rowell (left) from ITV West with Theatre Royal Bath panto star Chris Harris and dancers. Santa, Chippenham's mayor Sandra Oakes and her grandaughters and Chippy the Chippenham Town mascot were also on stage for the lights switch on (33866-7) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Crowds at Chippenham's Christmas Lights switch on (33866-8) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

ITV West's Peter Rowell starts tthe countdown for the light switch on (33866-10) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Santa arrives on top of the Angel Hotel at Chippenham's Christmas Lights switch on (33866-11) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Town mayor Sandra Oakes meets panto star Chris Harris (33866-12) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Entertainer Dominic Searle in action at Chippenham's Christmas Lights switch on (33866-13) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Omar Leslie and friend Jack Collins put on their own show at Chippenham's Christmas (33866-14) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Emily Richardson enjoying a giant candy floss at Chippenham's Christmas Lights switch on (33866-15) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Melksham lights switch on more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Brollies go up as the rain comes down. (33893-5) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Mayor Richard Wiltshire and competition winner Gemma Owen switch on the lights. (33893-4) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Christmas card competition winners Gemma Owen (right) and her sister Eloise. (33893-3) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Melksham Market Place is all lit up ready for Christmas (33893-2) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Trowbridge Christmas lights switch on more...

Christmas Light Switch On

The worlds tallest snowman, aka stiltwalker Jonathan the Jester and partner Pixie the Snow Queen. (33894-2) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Thrills and spills on the ice rink. (33894-3) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

The crowd in Fore St covered in artificial snow as the lights are switched on (33894-4) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Snowed under.... (33894-9) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

GWR presenter Howard Taylor leads the countdown to switch on (33894-10) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

White out as the snow machine is switched on. (33894-11) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Snow joke..!. (33894-12) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Santa and Town crier Trevor Heeks with GWR presenter Howard Taylor (33894-13) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Christmas Fairy Katie Davies (33894-14) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Excited youngsters keep an eye out for Santa. (33894-15) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Santa makes his way through Fore St. (33894-16) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Santa's parade (33894-8) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Westbury Christmas light switch on more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Paper anyone..? John Ballard and Mary Routledge selling the Wilshire Times at Westbury's light switch on. (33887-3) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Santa hands out sweets at Westbury's Christmas Lights switch on. (33887-4) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Crowds, lights and lots of rain at Westbury's Christmas lights switch on. (33887-5) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Ta Da... competition winners Bernice, Abbie and Chloe switch on Westbury's Christmas lights (33887-6) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Santa arrives at Westbury's Christmas Lights switch on. (33887-7) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Singing in the rain... a choir from Matravers School sings carols before the lights switch on in Westbury. (33887-10) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Crowds head home in the pouring rain after Westbury's lights are switched on. (33887-2) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Bradford on Avon Christmas lights switch on. more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Corsham Christmas lights switch on. more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Santa drops in to see the lights. (33908-5) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Fire jugglers Jake and Tom entertain the crowds. (33908-6) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Christmas card competition winner Ruby Roberts switched on the lights (33908-8) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Christmas card competition overall winner Ruby Roberts (top left) and category winners and runners up Dominik Lacel (right) , Phoebe Ramsay and Dylan Tadhunter (33908-11) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

St Bartholemews Church Choir singing Christmas carols (33908-13) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Musicians from Corsham Youth Concert band playing carols (33908-15) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Children's entertainer Dave Hickory making balloon models for his audience (33908-16) more...

Christmas Light Switch On

Mr Christmas , alias Andy Park from Melksham with GWR presenters Jez and Roo (33908-18) more...

Corsham News

Hundreds join post office protest

HUNDREDS of campaigners in Lacock were joined by MP James Gray over the weekend to protest about the impending closure of rural post offices. more...

Ruby lights up the town

HUNDREDS gathered in Corsham on Friday to watch the Christmas lights being switched on and Father Christmas making his way down the High Street in an open top car. more...

Devizes News

Friday is Oscar night in Devizes

CREATIVE youngsters from Wiltshire who have produced their own short films are being honoured at their very own Oscars-style awards ceremony. more...

Canon's house outstanding

A HOME in Devizes that provides respite care for severely disabled children has been judged outstanding by Ofsted after a recent inspection. more...

Oyster Shack runs into trouble

FORMER Devizes Leisure Centre staffer George Oliver ran into trouble with his crew just 24 hours into a record attempt on rowing across the Atlantic. more...

Kennet the 9th best collection authority

Figures just published by Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) show that the Kennet District is the 9th best collection authority in the country for most improved recycling/composting rate, 11th best for all authorities. more...

Gazette Chippenham Town Fc

'A few home truths needed to be said': Iain Harvey's column

We didn't have any extra training on Sunday in the end. There was the big Ricky Hatton fight on in the evening and a lot of the lads would have watched it, I did, so Adie called it off. more...

Gazette General Sport

Swindon snap up Risager

Speedway: Swindon have reached agreement with Coventry on a rider exchange deal that sees Morten Risager become an asset of the Robins, with Olly Allen going full-time on to the Bees' books. more...

Gazette Obituaries

Douglas Hunt

DUNKIRK veteran Douglas Hunt has died at the age of 90. more...

Irene Beatrice Morley

A thanksgiving for Irene Beatrice Morley, 88, was held at Christ Church, Broad Town, where she had been a member of the choir and had worshipped for many years. more...

Geoff Paget

GEOFF Paget, one half of the Yokels comedy song group which entertained generations of Wiltshire folk, has died at the age of 76. more...

Gazette Rugby

Devizes 2nd 20, Westbury 5

Rugby: On a wet and windy afternoon the unfailing boot of fullback Craig Broadhurst, combined with opportunist tries scored by winger Leigh Benmasaud and centre Julian Taylor completed a victory for Devizes that looked far from certain during the first 40 minutes play in which Westbury dominated possession and territory. more...

Gazette Swindon Town Fc

Slow progress in Town takeover

The Swindon Town takeover is making slow progress as final details are still to be ironed out. more...

Hockey

Upturn in fortunes for Bassett Ladies

Hockey: Wootton Bassett Ladies enjoyed a welcome reversal of fortunes, with the 1st XI's first win of the season, 4-1 against Marlborough, and victory also for the 3rd XI, who defeated East Glos 2nd XI 2-0. more...

Jamie Cox Latest News

Cox makes most of graveyard shift

FIGHTING in front of a rapidly emptying Bolton Arena on Saturday night, Jamie Cox could have been forgiven for taking it easy against Surinder Sekhon. more...

'My moment will come': Cox

JAMIE Cox insists there is still more to come from him, as he continued the perfect start to life as a professional with the first stoppage of his full-time career, writes ANTHONY MARSHALL. more...

Malmesbury News

Late night shopping and Christmas revelling

LORD Bath and Neil and Christine Hamilton were among the crowds enjoying some festive fun at Malmesbury's annual late night shopping and Christmas lights event. more...

Marlborough News

Ludgershall Businesses Support Their Fire Station

Two Ludgershall businesses have shown their support for their local fire station by raising money for partnership initiatives that will directly benefit both the fire service and the local community. more...

Doherty attacked in Marlborough pub

BAD boy of rock Pete Doherty has been attacked while enjoying a quiet drink in a Marlborough pub. more...

Melksham News

Sprinkler system for new school

MELKSHAM'S new £30m flagship secondary school will be fitted with a sprinkler system, following recommendations from Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service. more...

Melksham Town V Truro Fa Vase Tie

Melksham Town v Truro FA Vase tie

Melksham's Justin Pritchard takes on Truro's Marcus Martin (21028/15) more...

Melksham Town v Truro FA Vase tie

Melksham Town captain Leigh Burke leads his team out (21028/1) more...

Melksham Town v Truro FA Vase tie

Ricky Trott looks on in dismay as Truro score in the first few minutes (21028/2) more...

Melksham Town v Truro FA Vase tie

Melksham's Jonny Davoile against Truro's Mark Vercesi (21028/3) more...

Melksham Town v Truro FA Vase tie

Melksham's Frankie Coleman and Truro's Joe Broad (21028/4) more...

Melksham Town v Truro FA Vase tie

Melksham's Frank Coleman slides off the wet playing surface (21028/5) more...

Melksham Town v Truro FA Vase tie

Melksham's Justin Pritchard holds off a Truro defender (21028/6) more...

Melksham Town v Truro FA Vase tie

Truro's Shane Tolley with Melksham's Wayne Thorne in hot pursuit (21028/7) more...

Melksham Town v Truro FA Vase tie

Truro's Joe Broad and Melksham's Jonny Davoile battle for possession (21028/8) more...

Melksham Town v Truro FA Vase tie

Melksham Town goalkeeper Steve Perrin clears a Truro attack (21028/9) more...

Melksham Town v Truro FA Vase tie

Melksham's Justin Pritchard, right, takes on Truro's Joe Broad (21028/10) more...

Melksham Town v Truro FA Vase tie

Melksham's Frankie Coleman storms past Truro defender Marcus Martin (21028/11) more...

Melksham Town v Truro FA Vase tie

The Truro dug- out (21028/12) more...

Melksham Town v Truro FA Vase tie

Melksham goalkeeper Steve Perrin saves from a Truro free kick (21028/13) more...

Melksham Town v Truro FA Vase tie

Melksham captain Leigh Burke keeps a close watch on Truro's Joe Broad (21028/14) more...

New Forest News

Keep warm this winter

MAKE sure you keep warm this winter - that's the message from Hampshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) as the temperature drops and the winter weather sets in. more...

Camels lead the way through Ringwood

A TRIO of camels brought the three wise men to Ringwood in style at the weekend as residents turned out in force to enjoy the town's Christmas parade. more...

Over To You Latest

Serving Abroad at Christmas

Are you serving in the Armed Forces and won't be home to celebrate Christmas with your family in Swindon? more...

Readerspics

Ready, steady, ho!

Mark Page sent in this picture of the 2007 Santa Run in aid of Prospect Hospice more...

Salisbury City Fc News

Setanta Shield date

SALISBURY City's Setanta Shield tie with Weymouth will take place on Saturday, December 22, kick off 3pm. more...

Salisbury News

Bus cuts attacked

PASSENGER watchdogs have launched a stinging attack on Wilts & Dorset bus company and the region's local authorities after the company was forced to announce a number of cuts to its services. more...

Warning over lottery scam

A SALISBURY woman has warned people to be on their guard after she was targeted in an international lottery mail scam. more...

Driver attacked confronting gang

A man was attacked by a gang of youths in Tidworth when he got out of his car to confront them. more...

Pupils produce visitor's guide

A NEW visitor's guide aimed specifically at young French students staying in Salisbury has been produced by a group of Bishop Wordsworth's School boys for the city's Tourist Information Centre. more...

Santarun2007

Santa Run 2007

Bridgid Browne was the first woman to cross the line more...

Santa Run 2007

Tim Hunt took third place more...

Santa Run 2007

Darren Wrintmore came in second more...

Santa Run 2007

Race winner Alex Fisher more...

Stfc Match Reports 07/08

Southend United 2 - Swindon Town 1

CHRIS Allen's tears summed up a harsh end to one of the darkest weeks in Town's history but, with youngsters coming through the ranks like him, a brighter future looks on the cards. more...

Stfc News Headlines

Allen not fazed by first senior start

A SENIOR full league debut would be a big deal for any 18-year-old but after the last few weeks Town have had, Chris Allen would not have been blamed for being a bag of nerves at Roots Hall. more...

Mohamed excites on first League One start

KAID Mohamed insists he has always had faith in his own ability and is hoping for the chance to terrorise a few more League One defences before the season is out. more...

'We're not dead yet': Easton

CRAIG Easton insists there is still life left in an ailing Swindon Town and hopes the last few days could prove a crucial turning point for the club's future. more...

From the dugout - Ady Williams

To get beat like that we did not deserve. We have done a professional job. more...

Swindon Business Headlines

Is your chain collapsing?

With Britain braced for a credit crunch and predictions that the housing market will grind to a halt in 2008, the stress caused by selling houses is mounting in the run up to Christmas and more than two fifths (43 per cent) of homeowners in Swindon have identified concerns about their chain collapsing as one of their biggest worries. more...

Plan ahead on the railways

Train operator First Great Western is urging its customers to plan ahead for their travel at weekends before Christmas. more...

Get onto your iPod to see how much money you have

Nationwide Building Society has become one of the first financial services providers to allow access to its online bank via the Apple Mac iPhone and iPod Touch, giving members greater flexibility and choice in how they manage their finances. more...

Watchdog reports an increase

A survey conducted by Postwatch South and West, the postal consumer watchdog, has shown that 39 per cent of businesses report their postage costs have increased since Royal Mail moved to pricing mail by size and weight last year. more...

Swindon Football

Chippenham held by Banbury

CHIPPENHAM huffed and puffed but couldn't blow the Banbury house down as they were held to a 2-2 draw on a wild, wet and windy afternoon in Wiltshire. more...

Football: Class Dunst for Shrivvy

SHRIVENHAM have been drawn away to Northern League outfit Dunston Federation in the fourth round of the FA Vase. more...

Swindon Motors News

Honda in Accord

They don't actually build Honda Accords up the road in South Marston, where production is restricted to just the Civic and CR-V. more...

Swindon News

Rapist gets sentence cut

A man who was jailed for 12 years after admitting to raping a woman 17 years ago has had his sentence cut by five years. more...

Man in court over robbery

A man has been remanded in custody after admitting taking part in the robbery of a shop in October. more...

Jewellery thief admits guilt

A man has been remanded in custody after admitting taking part in the robbery of a small shop in October. more...

That's another fine mess you've gotten us out of

THREE disused shopping trolleys were piled high with rubbish after a clean-up day at Westlea Park. more...

Club saved from total shutdown

ELEVENTH hour action by Gorse Hill Working Men's Club committee has saved it from a council clampdown, but it came too late to save it from being thrown out of its union. more...

Woman furious about fly-tipped furniture

FLY-TIPPED tables, armchairs and a television are giving a Swindon couple a rubbish headache. more...

Bags left to rot for three weeks

RUBBISH investigators have pledged to trace dumpers who piled binbags into a Swindon back alley. more...

Crown may seek third trial after jury fails to reach verdict

A JURY has failed to reach a verdict on a man accused of raping a 14-year-old girl in Gorse Hill five years ago. more...

Kidnap family celebrate the perfect Christmas gift

MUM Samantha Lowry talks exclusively to the Adver about what it is like to be reunited with her kidnapped baby son, Sebastian. more...

Teenager airlifted to hospital after crash

A PURTON teenager was airlifted to hospital after a head-on collision in a country lane. more...

No legal aid for Hercules families

THE families of British servicemen killed when a Hercules plane was shot down in Iraq will not receive legal aid for a forthcoming inquest. more...

Santa's dashing – for charity

A LAPLAND invasion was staged in the middle of Swindon as 50 people donned Santa costumes for a charity fun run. more...

Shops face prosecution for fireworks

FOUR Swindon shops could be prosecuted for illegally selling fireworks. more...

Election for Highworth

ON Thursday there will be a Highworth town council by-election. more...

Do you welcome wind farm plans?

MILLIONS of UK homes could be powered by offshore wind farms by 2020 under plans revealed today by the Government. more...

Needle stab man is jailed

A SHOPLIFTER dubbed "the meat thief" has finally been jailed for stabbing a store detective with a needle after telling him I've got Aids'. more...

WARNING: Flood watches in force

THE Environment Agency has announced flood watches in force across our region. more...

Farepak victims still left out in the cold

A PAYMENT date for the vicims of the Farepak collapse has still not been set. more...

Review of special educational needs

PARENTS across Swindon are being invited to share their views on special educational needs (SEN)provision in the town. more...

Schools’ top marks for healthy living

CHILDREN queuing eagerly for carrots is not a typical sight, but that is what is in demand at a school in Wroughton. more...

India picks up a place on TV

WANNABE actress India Bird has had her first taste of the limelight. more...

My freedom’s left in pieces

THE hunt is on for a hit-and-run driver who wrecked a disabled learner driver's specially-adapted new car. more...

Anger over Billie wedding

A ROW has erupted in the village where Swindon's Billie Piper is set to wed at the end of the year. more...

It's Rock & Roll for Led Zeppelin fans

THOUSANDS of fans were enjoying the concert of a lifetime tonight as Led Zeppelin performed together for the first time in 19 years. more...

Swindon Rugby

Brown looks to league after cup mauling

JOHN Brown had no complaints after his Swindon side were crushed 42-0 by an impressive Salisbury outfit in Saturday's Dorset & Wilts 1st XV Cup at Greenbridge Road. more...

Bassett into final four

WOOTTON Bassett edged into the semi-finals of the Dorset & Wilts Cup with a hard-fought victory over North Dorset in Gillingham. more...

Euan stars in College triumph

EUAN Robertson sent Swindon College Old Boys sailing into the semi-finals of the Dorset & Wilts 1st XV Plate with a virtuoso performance against hosts Colerne. more...

Swindon Speedway

Rossiter: Risager will be worth the wait

IT may be 2009 before Robins fans get to see their new asset Morten Risager in Swindon colours, but team boss Alun Rossiter insists it will be well worth the wait. more...

Swindon Xmas Party Gallery

Asda Wal-Mart

NIGHT shift workers at Asda Wal-Mart enjoyed their Christmas do at the Abbey Mead pub in Abbey Meads - at 6am! more...

Asda Wal-Mart

NIGHT shift workers at Asda Wal-Mart enjoyed their Christmas do at the Abbey Mead pub in Abbey Meads - at 6am! more...

Asda Wal-Mart

NIGHT shift workers at Asda Wal-Mart enjoyed their Christmas do at the Abbey Mead pub in Abbey Meads - at 6am! more...

Asda Wal-Mart

NIGHT shift workers at Asda Wal-Mart enjoyed their Christmas do at the Abbey Mead pub in Abbey Meads - at 6am! more...

Swindon Xmas Tree Gallery

K Hunt's tree

Check out this tree, which belongs to K Hunt, of Drakes Way, Walcot more...

Paul Hicks' tree

Paul Hicks from Rodbourne Cheney has a very cheery tree this year more...

Dorothy Barlow's tree

This stylish tree belongs to Dorothy Barlow from Sparcells more...

The Hazeltons' tree

The Hazelton family, from Lawn, sent in this picture of their impressive Christmas tree more...

The Hazeltons' other tree

The Hazelton family, from Lawn, have two Xmas trees more...

Doreen Sibley's tree

Doreen Sibley from Swindon sent in this picture of her festive fir more...

Times Football

Crabtree welcomes Yeovil cup draw

FROME Town boss Andrew Crabtree says he is delighted after his side drew League One side Yeovil Town at home in the quarter-finals of the Somerset Premier Cup. more...

Tolley double ends Melksham’s Vase hopes

Truro City 3, Melksham Town 0. MELKSHAM Town�s hopes of an FA Vase upset were snuffed out by Truro City in difficult conditions at The Conigre. more...

Times General Sport

Tonight’s pool fixtures

Trowbridge and District League Pool League fixtures for Monday December 10: more...

Risager becomes Robins’ asset

SPEEDWAY: Swindon have reached agreement with Coventry on a rider exchange deal that sees Morten Risager become an asset of the Robins, with Olly Allen going full-time on to the Bees� books. more...

Seven earn promotion to 2008 elite squad

GOLF: Following the progression of several leading players to the professional tours, the English Golf Union has reshaped its elite squad for 2008 with the promotion of nine members of last year�s A Squad. more...

Times In The Picture Gallery

In the picture

Spring in Southwick comes early. This picture was taken on December 1st by John Kirkham more...

In The Picture Gallery

I took a picture of a female sparrowhawk in my back garden. She was trying to catch a sparrow in the hedge by jumping up and down on it. Picture by Roger Feltham more...

Times Wiltshire News

Winter claimed lives of 2,800 OAPs

SHOCKING figures released by the Office of National Statistics have revealed how 2,800 elderly people died last winter in the south west. more...

Health teams extend their hours

NINE of the 11 neighbourhood teams delivering community-based health services across Wiltshire will start providing care from 7am until 10pm from today. more...

Hundreds respond to NHS SOS

HUNDREDS of local residents have replied to "SOS for the NHS", a survey to give people the chance to have their say on the NHS. more...

Trowbridge News

Road rage van driver fined

A FATHER-of-two who launched an unprovoked road rage attack on a retired police officer has walked free from court. more...

Duo sought after robbery

A 40-YEAR-OLD man from the Trowbridge area was robbed by two younger men last night. more...

Warminster News

Fire crew tackles car blaze

INVESTIGATIONS are underway into the cause of a car fire in Warminster in the early hours of this morning. more...

Teenager jailed over car dispute

A TEENAGER who drove a stolen Land Rover into a house during a row over the vehicle has been jailed for 18 months. more...

Drugs seized in police swoop

POLICE swooped on a house in Warminster and seized a quantity of drugs after being tipped-off by members of the public. more...

Westbury News

Pre-school wins Ofsted praise

CHILDREN and staff at Dilton Marsh Pre-School are celebrating after an Ofsted inspection found them to be good in all areas. more...

Wiltshire News

Road rage attacker walks free

Father-of-two Mark Perry, who launched an unprovoked road rage attack, on a retired police officer has walked free from court. more...

Hercules families denied legal aid

The families of nine UK personnel killed in a plane shot down in Iraq will get no legal aid at an inquest but those of an Australian airman will. more...

Flushed with success

TEN public toilets in west Wiltshire have triumphed at this year's Loo of the Year Awards leaving council officials feeling flushed with success. more...

Postmistress organizes rally in Lacock

LACOCK postmistress Emma Hands has shunned The Post Office regulation on keeping quiet about the impending closures by organising a mass rally at the weekend. more...

Star's card recycling appeal

Actress Joanna Lumley is encouraging Wiltshire residents to recycle their Christmas cards to help fund the planting of 24,000 trees. more...

Bike recycling project extended

YOUNG people from a youth centre in Chippenham have been working on a new scheme that's having a big impact on the environment. more...

Support for Psoriasis

Salisbury District Hospital staff, patients and carers have started a local support group aimed at providing additional help for people with psoriasis. more...

Hotel Wanted for The Hotel Inspector

Channel Fives program, The Hotel Inspector is seeking hotels and guesthouses in Wiltshire that would like a helping hand. more...

Youth Minor League News

Heavy rain wrecks weekend programme

THE heavy rain wrecked the weekend's programme in the Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News Mid-Wilts Youth and Minor League, with only a handful of game going ahead. more...

Salisbury Journal News

Camels lead the way through Ringwood

A TRIO of camels brought the three wise men to Ringwood in style at the weekend as residents turned out in force to enjoy the town's Christmas parade. more...

Warning over lottery scam

A SALISBURY woman has warned people to be on their guard after she was targeted in an international lottery mail scam. more...

Driver attacked confronting gang

A man was attacked by a gang of youths in Tidworth when he got out of his car to confront them. more...

Bus cuts attacked

PASSENGER watchdogs have launched a stinging attack on Wilts & Dorset bus company and the region's local authorities after the company was forced to announce a number of cuts to its services. more...

Warnings over imitation firearms

TRADERS are being warned about the illegal sale of imitation firearms as the festive season approaches. more...

Pupils produce visitor's guide

Keep warm this winter

MAKE sure you keep warm this winter - that's the message from Hampshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) as the temperature drops and the winter weather sets in. more...

Salisbury Journal Sport

Setanta Shield date

SALISBURY City's Setanta Shield tie with Weymouth will take place on Saturday, December 22, kick off 3pm. more...

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Plan ahead on the railways

Train operator First Great Western is urging its customers to plan ahead for their travel at weekends before Christmas. more...

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My freedom’s left in pieces

THE hunt is on for a hit-and-run driver who wrecked a disabled learner driver's specially-adapted new car. more...

Anger over Billie wedding

A ROW has erupted in the village where Swindon's Billie Piper is set to wed at the end of the year. more...

No legal aid for Hercules families

THE families of British servicemen killed when a Hercules plane was shot down in Iraq will not receive legal aid for a forthcoming inquest. more...

It's Rock & Roll for Led Zeppelin fans

THOUSANDS of fans were enjoying the concert of a lifetime tonight as Led Zeppelin performed together for the first time in 19 years. more...

Santa's dashing – for charity

See more photos of the Santa Run more...

Shops face prosecution for fireworks

FOUR Swindon shops could be prosecuted for illegally selling fireworks. more...

Election for Highworth

ON Thursday there will be a Highworth town council by-election. more...

Teenager airlifted to hospital after crash

A PURTON teenager was airlifted to hospital after a head-on collision in a country lane. more...

Farepak victims still left out in the cold

A PAYMENT date for the vicims of the Farepak collapse has still not been set. more...

Why are we homeless at Cristmas

COMMUNITY groups are baffled by an order forcing them out of their home in Park South. more...

Do you welcome wind farm plans?

MILLIONS of UK homes could be powered by offshore wind farms by 2020 under plans revealed today by the Government. more...

Review of special educational needs

PARENTS across Swindon are being invited to share their views on special educational needs (SEN)provision in the town. more...

Needle stab man is jailed

A SHOPLIFTER dubbed "the meat thief" has finally been jailed for stabbing a store detective with a needle after telling him I've got Aids'. more...

WARNING: Flood watches in force

THE Environment Agency has announced flood watches in force across our region. more...

100-year-old Evelyn says family is key

IT'S lucky that Eveyln Steele-Davis has been blessed with a large family, as she credits it as the secret to her long life. more...

Schools’ top marks for healthy living

CHILDREN queuing eagerly for carrots is not a typical sight, but that is what is in demand at a school in Wroughton. more...

India picks up a place on TV

WANNABE actress India Bird has had her first taste of the limelight. more...

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Football: Class Dunst for Shrivvy

SHRIVENHAM have been drawn away to Northern League outfit Dunston Federation in the fourth round of the FA Vase. more...

Wet weather wrecks football programme

ON a normal weekend, more than 100 matches take place in and around the Swindon area. more...

Skinner hat-trick seals semi-final berth

SWINDON Spitfires' under 16s travelled to Carterton for the latest of their round-robin cup games in the Oxford Girls League and chalked up a 9-1 win. more...

Roman says farewell with a treble

HARWELL Village went through to the last eight of the North Berks Cup with a 16-0 win over Warborough. more...

Super-Nova fly flag for Swindon

NOVA Hreod will fly the flag for Swindon in the National Schools 5-a-side competition. more...

Basketball: Double blow for the Sonics

SWINDON Sonics put in a battling performance away to Guildford Heat 2nd before eventually losing 81-72. more...

Jack sixth in Britain

JACK Turner became the sixth-ranked Grade Two trampolinist in Great Britain with a stellar performance at the national finals in Hull. more...

Netball: Park edge home after early Blues

THE Delta Blues roared into a 13-5 lead early on against Park A in Division One of the Swindon Netball League. more...

Harding and Lewis topple leaders Guildford

ADAM HARDING and Joey Lewis both hit hat-tricks as Swindon Leopards produced their best performance of the season to topple leaders Guildford Fireflies 9-3. more...

Leopold nets four in Storm whitewash

RUTH LEOPOLD struck four times to inspire Swindon TopCats to an easy 7-0 victory as they whitewashed Streatham Storm B. more...

Award show ends Flames' superb year

SWINDON Skater Hockey Club held their annual awards evening on Friday at the Area 51 Club, Stratton. more...

Gavin shines for Fairford

FAIRFORD 2nd secured an 18-5 win over Swindon 3rd at Twin Rivers. more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News

Support for Psoriasis

Salisbury District Hospital staff, patients and carers have started a local support group aimed at providing additional help for people with psoriasis. more...

Little Star award for brave youngster

A Derry Hill schoolboy who has shown huge strength and courage while battling a rare cancer is to receive a national award from Cancer Research UK. more...

Rapist gets sentence cut

A man who was jailed for 12 years after admitting to raping a woman 17 years ago has had his sentence cut by five years. more...

Friday is Oscar night in Devizes

CREATIVE youngsters from Wiltshire who have produced their own short films are being honoured at their very own Oscars-style awards ceremony. more...

Postmistress organizes rally in Lacock

LACOCK postmistress Emma Hands has shunned The Post Office regulation on keeping quiet about the impending closures by organising a mass rally at the weekend. more...

Doherty attacked in Marlborough pub

BAD boy of rock Pete Doherty has been attacked while enjoying a quiet drink in a Marlborough pub. more...

Star's card recycling appeal

Actress Joanna Lumley is encouraging Wiltshire residents to recycle their Christmas cards to help fund the planting of 24,000 trees. more...

Don't dump the fat

Tipping left over fat and grease from the Christmas turkey down the kitchen sink could cause some unwelcome woes this holiday, and the Consumer Council for Water is calling for customers to think twice before dumping fat, oil or grease down the drain. more...

Man in court over robbery

A man has been remanded in custody after admitting taking part in the robbery of a shop in October. more...

Canon's house outstanding

A HOME in Devizes that provides respite care for severely disabled children has been judged outstanding by Ofsted after a recent inspection. more...

Jewellery thief admits guilt

A man has been remanded in custody after admitting taking part in the robbery of a small shop in October. more...

Road rage attacker walks free

Father-of-two Mark Perry, who launched an unprovoked road rage attack, on a retired police officer has walked free from court. more...

Woman admits helping suicide

A WOMAN has been told she won't be jailed after admitting aiding and abetting the suicide of a man. more...

Burglar raided parents' home

Burglar Graham Reeves, who raided his parents' house to fund his drug addiction, has escaped a jail term. more...

Hotel Wanted for The Hotel Inspector

Channel Fives program, The Hotel Inspector is seeking hotels and guesthouses in Wiltshire that would like a helping hand. more...

Oyster Shack runs into trouble

FORMER Devizes Leisure Centre staffer George Oliver ran into trouble with his crew just 24 hours into a record attempt on rowing across the Atlantic. more...

Drugs seized in police swoop

POLICE swooped on a house in Warminster and seized a quantity of drugs after being tipped-off by members of the public. more...

Hercules families denied legal aid

The families of nine UK personnel killed in a plane shot down in Iraq will get no legal aid at an inquest but those of an Australian airman will. more...

Lacock residents protest post office closures

About 200 protesters gathered in Lacock on Saturday to express their outrage at pending post office closures. more...

Security fears at hospital

CONCERNS have been raised over the state of security at a hospital in north Wiltshire after a computer and recording equipment was stolen. more...

Bike recycling project extended

YOUNG people from a youth centre in Chippenham have been working on a new scheme that's having a big impact on the environment. more...

Drug addict escapes jail term

A 29-YEAR-OLD who burgled his parents' house to fund his drug addiction has escaped a jail term. more...

Kennet the 9th best collection authority

Students plant chests full of memories

CHILDREN in Calne buried a little bit of history on Friday as they planted time capsules in the leisure centre. more...

Ludgershall Businesses Support Their Fire Station

Late night shopping and Christmas revelling

LORD Bath and Neil and Christine Hamilton were among the crowds enjoying some festive fun at Malmesbury's annual late night shopping and Christmas lights event. more...

Flushed with success

TEN public toilets in west Wiltshire have triumphed at this year's Loo of the Year Awards leaving council officials feeling flushed with success. more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald Sport

Swindon snap up Risager

Speedway: Swindon have reached agreement with Coventry on a rider exchange deal that sees Morten Risager become an asset of the Robins, with Olly Allen going full-time on to the Bees' books. more...

Slow progress in Town takeover

The Swindon Town takeover is making slow progress as final details are still to be ironed out. more...

Devizes 2nd 20, Westbury 5

'A few home truths needed to be said': Iain Harvey's column

We didn't have any extra training on Sunday in the end. There was the big Ricky Hatton fight on in the evening and a lot of the lads would have watched it, I did, so Adie called it off. more...

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