Stories for 11 December 2007

Angling

Devizes extend their lead at the top

DEVIZES AA stretched their lead at the top of the Upper Thames Winter League after taking top spot in the latest match fished on the Kennet and Avon Canal from Crofton to Bedwyn.  more...

Garrett completes quick double

THE fifth round of the Veals Winter Teams of Four competition was fished on Saturday at Stafford Moor where Dynamite Baits took team honours with 47 points, followed by Westerleigh Blue with 46.5 and Maver Veals Red and Sensas Thyers with 42 each.  more...

Bradford News

Music centre celebrates 10th birthday

WILTSHIRE Music Centre celebrated its 10th anniversary on Friday with a concert by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.  more...

Chippenham News

Surprise visit from signing Father Christmas

A PROFOUNDLY deaf Father Christmas was the star attraction at a special festive party for deaf children.  more...

Town revamp plan supported

PEOPLE in Calne have responded positively to proposals to redevelop the town centre and create a new heart of Calne.  more...

Chippenham Sunday League Gallery

Holt v Cooper-Avon football

Holt's Ollie Gee retains possession (33910/3)  more...

Holt v Cooper-Avon football

Holt defender Andy Cryer sends a Cooper-Avon player flying (33910/7)  more...

Holt v Cooper-Avon football

Cooper-Avon's Tom Robinson is tackled by Holt's Nick Ross (33910/6)  more...

Holt v Cooper-Avon football

Cooper-Avon's Simon Gillet is bundled off the ball by two Holt players (33910/2)  more...

Holt v Cooper-Avon football

Cooper-Avon's James Ponsford, left, and Holt's Tom Pang battle for possession (33910/5)  more...

Holt v Cooper-Avon football

Cooper-Avon's Paul Walker comes close to scoring (33910/4)  more...

Holt v Cooper-Avon football

Eric Hughes Memorial Knockout Cup: Holt v Cooper-Avon  more...

Chippenham Sunday League News

It’s quiz time at AFC Bell

DEVIZES-based AFC Bell have announced the details of their second annual Christmas football quiz.  more...

Mallard brings in another keeper at the Audley

STEVE Mallard, manager of Second Division Audley FC, couldn't buy a goalkeeper at the start of the season, but now he has at least five number ones on his books following the signing of 19-year-old John Mia.  more...

Team of the Week

THERE will be no Team of the Week award this week.  more...

Devizes News

Canon's House manager to address Westminster

THE manager of Canon's House children's home in Devizes has been invited to address a national conference in Westminster in the New Year.  more...

Little Cheverell the subject of new book

FORMER Ambassador Sir Donald Hawley has turned historian to produce a comprehensive book about the village of Little Cheverell, near Devizes, which has been his home for the last 26 years.  more...

Gazette Obituaries

Spencer White

SPENCER White, a former water engineer who became an integral part of the community of Bishops Cannings, has died at the age of 73.  more...

Gazette Swindon Town Fc

Starnes resigns from Swindon Town

Martyn Starnes has left Swindon Town as acting chief executive as the Andrew Fitton takeover moves closer to completion.  more...

Hockey

Chippenham A 4, Wootton Bassett 3

Hockey: Wootton Bassett lost for only the second time this season in a tough away game at Chippenham on Saturday.  more...

Firebrands Ladies 1, Chippenham Ladies 1

Hockey: Chippenham Ladies first team started their last league fixture of 2007 in positive manner against the top of league leaders, Firebrands.  more...

Chippenham share points with leaders

Firebrands Ladies 1, Chippenham Ladies 1. CHIPPENHAM hit back from conceding an early goal to share the points with the leaders in their final league game before the Christmas and New Year break.  more...

Walker celebrates first hat-trick

Chippenham 2nds 4, Wootton Bassett 3. SIMON Walker completed his first competitive hat-trick as Chippenham produced an inspired display to consign the former league leaders, Wootton Bassett, to only their second league defeat of the season.  more...

Revenge victory for West Wilts

West Wilts 2nds 4, Westbury United Banks 3rds 2. WEST Wilts gained revenge for their defeat in the first game of the season by beating Westbury United Banks 4-2 to remain top of the Avon League.   more...

Malmesbury News

Town to give input on shop

PEOPLE in Malmesbury are being asked what kind of shop they would like to see open in an empty property in the town.  more...

Green thumbs at Malmesbury school

GREEN fingered students at Malmesbury School have been getting their hands dirty, planting bulbs for next Spring.  more...

Van blaze near Corston

THIS was the dramatic scene that greeted firefighters from Malmesbury on Monday afternoon, as a van burst into flames near Corston.  more...

Marlborough News

Talking newspaper chairman retires

AFTER 20 years at the helm of Marlborough and District Talking Newspaper, chairman Basil Frost has stood down.  more...

Melksham News

Have your say on police service

MELKSHAM neighbourhood policing team wants to hear from members of the public about their concerns for the area.  more...

New Forest News

Warnings over imitation firearms

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

Fears over 'solo' ambulance crews

AMBULANCES in Hampshire could be operated by a single paramedic when answering emergency calls.  more...

Readerspics

Morning Sky

Geoffrey Heaford sent in this picture of the morning sky in Highworth  more...

Salisbury City Fc News

City set for Wilts Premier Shield tie

SALISBURY City will field a number of first team players in this evening's Wiltshire Premier Shield semi-final, second leg tie against Swindon Supermarine.  more...

Feeney is fine

LIAM Feeney, who had to be substituted after sustaining an injury in Saturday's Blue Square Premier defeat at Stevenage Borough, is back in training with the club and will be in the squad for this weekend's FA Trophy tie at Exeter City.  more...

Tonight's team

TONIGHT'S Salisbury City team for the Wiltshire Premier Shield tie with Swindon Supermarine is as follows: Martin Horsell, Chris Weedon, Craig Richards, Oli Barnes (c), Joe Fisher, Danny Clay, Jamie Barron, Luke Prince, Nick Eastham, Marvin Brown, Lewis Benson. Subs: Simon Browne, Kieran Baggs, Daniel Young, Stuart Gates, Tom Clifton-Moore.  more...

Nick hits five as City enjoy first half goal rush

A HIGHLY entertaining first half at the Ray Mac has produced eight goals for Salisbury City in this evening's Wiltshire Premier Shield semi-final, second round tie at home to Swindon Supermarine.  more...

Salisbury News

Award for trains depot

SOUTH West Trains' maintainers at Salisbury depot have scooped another award for their work.  more...

School hit by lead thefts

STAFF and pupils at Wilton and Barford Primary School suffered another blow when thieves stole the lead from the school's roof for the second time this year.  more...

Lions of Basra welcomed home

CHEERING, flag waving crowds gave a hero's reception to soldiers from 4th Battalion The Rifles - the Lions of Basra - when they marched through Salisbury on Tuesday.  more...

Shae Up Swindon Latest News

How to cope with Christmas

PARTYING, shopping, and all the rush and excitement associated with Christmas is part of the festivities but takes a toll on our health.  more...

Stfc News Headlines

Corr back where he started

BARRY Corr fears he may be facing "months" on the sidelines after admitting his long-term back injury is making it impossible for him to kick-start his stuttering career.  more...

Destination unknown for Cox

SIMON Cox is looking forward to a prolific 2008 but admits with the new year fast closing in he has no idea where he will be calling home for the second half of the season.  more...

Frustration for Vincent and the walking wounded

JAMIE Vincent insists a return of the walking wounded will breathe fresh life into Town's League One campaign - admitting to a sense of frustration currently prevailing at the County Ground.  more...

'Deal is getting done': Fitton

ANDREW Fitton has reassured Town fans the takeover deal is "getting done" but was remaining coy on setting any deadlines.  more...

Tozer attracting Premier interest

INTEREST is mounting in Town starlet Ben Tozer with other Premiership clubs joining the chase for his signature.  more...

Swindon Town: Starnes quits County Ground

Martyn Starnes has resigned from his position as Director and Acting Chief Executive of Swindon Town Football Club.  more...

It’s Bees in the FA Cup

TOWN will face Barnet at home in round three of the FA Cup next month after the League Two side edged past Blue Square Premier Burton Albion 1-0 tonight.  more...

Swindon Business Headlines

Early success for Early Years

Less than six months after its launch into the Early Years sector, leading schools supplier The Consortium of Trowbridgehas won more than 1,000 new customers.  more...

Poor leadership costs billions

Good leadership will be key to the future success of manufacturing in the South West, according to a recent poll of regional manufacturers by the South West MAS.  more...

Get your sale done now

People selling commercial property are being urged to speed up the sale process in advance of changes to Capital Gains Tax in April 2008.  more...

Swindon Eating Out

The Rose & Crown, Lea nr Malmesbury

This lovely, tall, Victorian building looks brightly lit, warm and welcoming on a cold, crisp winter's night, with golden light from the windows splashing outside and across the road.  more...

Swindon Football

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...

Swindon General Sport

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...

Award show ends Flames' superb year

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

Hockey: Away day agony for Bassett

Wootton Bassett lost for only the second time this season in a tough away game at Chippenham on Saturday.  more...

Swindon Ice Hockey

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...

Swindon News

Thug brothers banned

TWO brothers have been banned from setting foot in Penhill.  more...

Vandals caught

SIX youths have been arrested in connection with a spate of car vandalism.  more...

IT boss admits sex offences

THE director of an IT company is facing a lengthy spell behind bars after being convicted of a string of sex offences against an underage girl.  more...

Hit-and-run wrecks disabled learners car

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

Swindon post offices face closure

TWO post offices in south Swindon are facing closure, says an MP.  more...

Two arrested after 13-year-old robbed

Two youths have been arrested after a 13-year-old boy was robbed in Swindon on Monday 10th December.  more...

Why are we homeless at Christmas?

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

Taxi driver sought after assault on woman

A WOMAN was assaulted after getting into a car she thought was a taxi.  more...

Brothers banned from Penhill

TWO teenage brothers have been banned from the estate where they grew up after a two-month reign of terror.  more...

Frosty start for Swindon

MOTORISTS had an extra few minutes added on to their journeys this morning as they scraped a thick layer of ice from their cars.   more...

One-man ambulance crews planned

PLAN to answer more 999 calls with one-person ambulances could put lives at risk, fear unions.  more...

ROADWATCH: Speed cameras

THIS is where speed cameras will be operating on Wiltshire roads this week: A303, A36, M4, A419, A4, A30, A342, A361, A3102, A350, A363, A420, B3098 Salisbury and Chippenham areas.  more...

Girl bribed to have underage sex

THE director of an IT company is facing a lengthy spell behind bars after being convicted of a string of sex offences against an underage girl.  more...

Spreading festive cheer is a shoe-in

PUPILS gave their shoebox gifts a send-off as they made their way to help needy children in Eastern Europe.  more...

MP in bid to save post offices

TWO post offices in south Swindon are facing closure, says an MP.  more...

Man admits burglary and robbery charges

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

UPDATED: Post office closures

FIVE post offices in and around Swindon could shut in a new round of closures sweeping the country.  more...

Facebook training for councillors?

THE Government has come up with a new plan to modernise local democracy - training councillors to use Facebook.  more...

Are you open for Christmas?

THE Adver is putting together a guide to what is and isn't open at Christmas - and we need your help!  more...

Family firm fears going up in smoke

BANNING cigarette vending machines would hammer an already under-pressure South Marston business, says its owner.  more...

Town's average pay is £32,258

THE average gross annual pay for Swindon should not be taken at face value.  more...

Accident expected to cause delays

ROAD delays are expected for at least an hour after an accident at the Blagrove roundabout on Great Western Way, Swindon.  more...

Youngsters show off their talent

COMMONWEAL School's youngsters let their hair down with two evenings of music and dance.  more...

Radio station smashes charity target

A CHARITY target has been smashed thanks to a radio marathon.  more...

Students give ideas to boost tourism

BUDDING tourism leaders have passed on their advice to Swindon Council.  more...

Stacey has head shaved to help Callum

A 17-year-old girl has had her head shaved to raise money for the Callum Kaye appeal.  more...

Swindon Rugby

Gavin shines for Fairford

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

Swindon Xmas Tree Gallery

Blunsdon House Hotel's tree

The Blunsdon House Hotel is looking all Christmassy with its festive tree  more...

Mr Matthews' tree

Mr DR Matthews from Swindon sent in this picture of a rather lovely tree  more...

Times Features Country Times

Warm welcomes to banish Jack Frost...

Cold winds make us long to snuggle up at home. Make your rooms winter-proof with our selection of cosy home products that will turn your home into a chill-proof sanctuary. By Gabrielle Fagan  more...

Flames of desire

Home is where the hearth is! A fire can be a stunning focal point in your living room so we check out what’s hot this winter in fires and fireplaces, and other stylish ways to heat your home. By Gabrielle Fagan  more...

Make your home truly heaven scent

Every home has its own personal scent, according to experts, and it can speak volumes about your home. Avoid wet dog and smelly fish, the most unalluring pongs, and follow your nose with our guide to aromas to woo, to relax and to celebrate.   more...

Warm yourself up in winter

It doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom as the warm reds, glorious oranges and dazzling yellows of autumn fade into winter. By Hannah Stephenson  more...

Winter wonders in pots

If you haven’t yet planted your winter pots, you need to do so now to allow them to have ample time to settle in and develop. By Hannah Stephenson  more...

Stop the the scourge of the grey squirrel

You’ve filled up your bird feeders with seeds to help them over the winter - only to find pesky squirrels making great inroads into them. By Hannah Stephenson  more...

Times Football

Melksham heap praise on Truro

TRURO City have won new fans in Wiltshire after their 3-0 win over Melksham Town in the FA Vase on Saturday.  more...

Times General Sport

Trowbridge Pool league results

POOL: Trowbridge and District League team knockout second round results:  more...

Times Rugby

Chippenham edged out in cup final

Chippenham Under 15s 11, Avon Under 15s 14. CHIPPENHAM suffered a narrow defeat in the final of this season’s Bristol Combination Cup at Oldfield.  more...

Injury-hit Corsham tumble out

Stothert and Pitt 20, Corsham 15. CORSHAM went out of the Bath Combination Plate at the first hurdle on Saturday.  more...

Poor tackling proves costly

Bath under 14s 27, Chippenham under 14s 7. CHIPPENHAM tumbled to defeat after taking an early seven point lead in Sunday’s friendly.  more...

Times Wiltshire News

Pupils set for Oscar-style awards

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

Girls are building new careers

SIXTY-three schoolgirls descended on Wiltshire College Trowbridge to take part in construction activities that could help them build a career in the future.  more...

Brigade warning over heating systems

AS the winter nights draw in, Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service is warning local residents to check their heating systems are working safely.   more...

Groups give youths a bigger say

YOUNG people in Wiltshire are being encouraged to have their say on issues in the county by becoming part of an award-winning set of teams.  more...

Post office closures revealed

POST offices in Wiltshire earmarked for closure or replacement have been revealed this morning.  more...

Council chiefs fight post office plan

COUNTY council leaders today reaffirmed their pledge to fight the closure of rural post offices under threat in Wiltshire.  more...

Trowbridge News

Mayor to plant 'dinosaur tree'

MAYOR Nick Blakemore will help charity Shaw Trust preserve ancient history when he plants a very special tree at their Palmer Gardens project tomorrow.  more...

Dance school outfits stolen

THIEVES stole a sack full of dance outfits from a doorstep in Trowbridge on Friday night.   more...

'Testicles grab' man admits assault

A MAN accused of grabbing a 10-year-old boy by the testicles has admitted a charge of assault.  more...

Warning as icy roads cause crashes

POLICE are warning motorists to take extra care on Wiltshire roads this morning due to icy conditions.  more...

Warminster News

Police plea after road rage drama

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a road rage incident in a supermarket car park in Warminster yesterday.  more...

Westwilts

New contract promises improved service

An innovative new grounds maintenance and street cleansing contract for West Wiltshire will come into effect on 1 December.  more...

Single council for Wiltshire

A single council for Wiltshire is due to be formed in April 2009, replacing the existing district and county councils.  more...

PFI scheme reaches major milestone

A bid by the District Council to build at least 400 new affordable homes for rent has reached a major milestone.  more...

New parking regime next summer

The District Council looks set to take over responsibility for managing on-street parking restrictions from next summer.  more...

Quest success for leisure centres

Castle Place Leisure Centre in Trowbridge is the top rated DC Leisure facility in the country for customer service.  more...

Consultation on Lafarge proposals

Lafarge Westbury Works has been consulting with local residents over its proposals to burn biomass fuels at its factory.  more...

Making Market Place better

Ambitious plans to improve Market Place in Westbury are on schedule, with work expected to start next year.  more...

All the help you need - and just a click away

A wide range of Council services can now be accessed on-line - making it easier for you to get the information you need, when you need it.  more...

More choice for housing

Work is on-going to see if a regional choice based lettings system would be appropriate for the whole of Wiltshire.  more...

Grants available to support local communities

Small grants of between £100 and £500 are available to support community group projects across West Wiltshire.  more...

Benefit fraud is benefit theft

Although the vast majority of benefit claimants are honest people, who often struggle to make ends meet on a low income, there is a minority defrauding the system.  more...

New bus pass from next April

A new national bus pass scheme will be coming into force on 1 April 2008, which will allow free off-peak travel after 9.30am.  more...

Enforcement policy now in place

A new corporate enforcement policy has been adopted by the District Council.  more...

Forthcoming meetings

All District Council meetings are held in the evening, and the majority take place at the Council offices in Trowbridge.  more...

Constituency changes at next election

West Wiltshire voters will find themselves in a new parliamentary constituency when the next General Election is held.  more...

Don’t lose your right to vote!

Don't lose your right to vote! All electoral registration forms must be returned to the District Council no later than 16 November for entries to be included on the new register of electors for 2008.  more...

New Cabinet member

An extra member of Cabinet has been appointed to lead on issues relating to the proposed reorganisation of local government in Wiltshire.  more...

A-Z of services launched

An A-Z of services provided by the District Council was delivered to households during the summer.  more...

Have your say on town character assessment

A revised character assessment for the Bradford on Avon conservation area is currently out for public consultation.  more...

Planning queries answered on-line

It's now easier than ever to keep track of local planning applications, thanks to the District Council's website.  more...

Improving our service to you

A new way of handling planning applications is being developed to improve the system for both applicants and the general public.  more...

We’re here to help

The Council's role in planning doesn't end when an application is given permission - we also make sure that the things that are built are what is approved.  more...

Tackling anti-social behaviour

Tackling anti-social behaviour has been the recent focus of work by West Wiltshire's community safety partnership.  more...

Learning and fun at Junior Good Citizen

Twenty West Wiltshire schools took part in this year's Junior Good Citizen scheme, which was held at Wiltshire College (Lackham) in July.  more...

Trowbridge taxi queues get marshals

A safer way of organising late night travel home in Trowbridge is being piloted by Wiltshire Police and the local community safety partnership.  more...

Improving West Wiltshire’s street scene

Enviro-crimes' such as fly tipping, littering, fly posting and abandoned vehicles have been targeted by the District Council since new laws came into effect in July 2006.  more...

Your rubbish, your problem!

The Council's environmental enforcement officers have come across cases of fly tipping where householders have paid someone to remove their rubbish for them - yet it has ended up dumped in a lay-by.  more...

New dog control orders come into force

New dog control orders were introduced by the District Council on 1 August, replacing all existing dog byelaws.  more...

Easy recycling every day of the week!

West Wiltshire has mini recycling sites located across the district where you can easily recycle a wide range of items at any time.  more...

Save up to £500 - get real!

Real (reusable) nappies have come a long way since the days of cotton terrycloth!  more...

An easy way to dispose of food waste

Local residents can now buy subsidised food waste digesters for their gardens, which take all cooked and uncooked food waste - including meat, fish, bones, dairy products, vegetables and fruit.  more...

How can we make play better?

In order to make the application, the Council adopted a new play strategy, called Everything To Play For'. This sets out how play is currently catered for and how provision could be made better over the next five years.  more...

‘Everything to play for’ in West Wiltshire!

Play areas in each of West Wiltshire's five towns could soon be given a complete facelift, if a bid for lottery funding is successful.  more...

Reduce, reuse & recycle this Christmas!

Christmas is a great time of year to use the three R's of reduce, reuse and recycle. Here are a few tips on how to deal with the festive aftermath:  more...

Be taxi safe!

The Christmas and New Year party season is one of the busiest times for taxis and private hire vehicles - so how can you be sure that your trip home will be safe?  more...

Searches vital part of buying new home

NEW home or an investment, it's important to know all the facts about its history, particularly planning decisions or building regulations that affect it.  more...

Show launch for new CSU

The District Council took the opportunity to put customers first with the official launch of its new Customer Services Unit (CSU) at the West Wilts Show in July.  more...

Wiltshire News

Shoppers and students support survey

Shoppers, parents outside schools, worshippers, commuters, students, pensioners, anybody and everybody is supporting the latest fire service survey, which is being carried out by firefighters across the county.  more...

Wiltshire Music Centre is 10 Years Old

Wiltshire Music Centre celebrated its 10th anniversary on Friday, December 7 with a concert by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.  more...

Internet sales make history

UK shoppers made history yesterday at 1:09 pm, when more than £750,000 was spent in one minute.  more...

Post office closures announced

13 Post Offices will close and 11 will be replaced by "outreach centres."   more...

Winter Warning To Check Heating Systems

As the winter nights draw in, Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service is warning local residents to check their heating systems are working safely.  more...

Young people on award winning team

Young people in Wiltshire are being encouraged to have their say on issues in the county by becoming part of an award-winning team.  more...

Bitter commuters prepare for train fare hikes

ANGRY commuters who travel from Pewsey station said they had little alternative but to pay the almost ten per cent increase in fares from January.  more...

Council pledges to fight post office closures

County council leaders today reaffirmed their pledge to fight the closure of rural post offices under threat in Wiltshire.  more...

Firefighters run 10 km in full kit

MOST people would struggle to run ten kilometres in shorts and singlet, but Devizes-based firefighters Julian Parsons and Ade Hurren have just run that distance in full fire kit.  more...

Last minute shopping at Kennet's Christmas Eve Markets

Kennet's Christmas Eve Markets are an important event in the festive calendar with 2007 being no different!  more...

There is help for the Christmas blues

Christmas is the time of year when most people are immersed in parties with family, friends and work colleagues, but for some it can be an emotionally challenging period which triggers feelings of intense loneliness and isolation. Samaritans gives emotional support over Christmas and New Year.  more...

Love Food, Hate Waste

WILTSHIRE residents are being urged to cut down on their food waste with a new campaign launched by Recycle for Wiltshire.  more...

Former chief constable investigates horseracing

Wiltshire's former chief constable, Dame Elizabeth Neville, is conducting an investigat ion into British horseracing.  more...

Youth Minor League News

Westbury Youth announce tournament dates

WESTBURY Youth has announced that the club's highly successful annual six-a-side tournament and festival of football will back again in 2008.  more...

Salisbury Journal News

Lions of Basra welcomed home

CHEERING, flag waving crowds gave a hero's reception to soldiers from 4th Battalion The Rifles - the Lions of Basra - when they marched through Salisbury on Tuesday.   more...

Fears over 'solo' ambulance crews

AMBULANCES in Hampshire could be operated by a single paramedic when answering emergency calls.   more...

Award for trains depot

SOUTH West Trains' maintainers at Salisbury depot have scooped another award for their work.   more...

School hit by lead thefts

STAFF and pupils at Wilton and Barford Primary School suffered another blow when thieves stole the lead from the school's roof for the second time this year.   more...

Salisbury Journal Sport

Tonight's team

TONIGHT'S Salisbury City team for the Wiltshire Premier Shield tie with Swindon Supermarine is as follows: Martin Horsell, Chris Weedon, Craig Richards, Oli Barnes (c), Joe Fisher, Danny Clay, Jamie Barron, Luke Prince, Nick Eastham, Marvin Brown, Lewis Benson. Subs: Simon Browne, Kieran Baggs, Daniel Young, Stuart Gates, Tom Clifton-Moore.   more...

City set for Wilts Premier Shield tie

SALISBURY City will field a number of first team players in this evening's Wiltshire Premier Shield semi-final, second leg tie against Swindon Supermarine.   more...

Nick hits five as City enjoy first half goal rush

A HIGHLY entertaining first half at the Ray Mac has produced eight goals for Salisbury City in this evening's Wiltshire Premier Shield semi-final, second round tie at home to Swindon Supermarine.   more...

Feeney is fine

LIAM Feeney, who had to be substituted after sustaining an injury in Saturday's Blue Square Premier defeat at Stevenage Borough, is back in training with the club and will be in the squad for this weekend's FA Trophy tie at Exeter City.   more...

Swindon Advertiser Business

Poor leadership costs billions

Good leadership will be key to the future success of manufacturing in the South West, according to a recent poll of regional manufacturers by the South West MAS.   more...

Early success for Early Years

Less than six months after its launch into the Early Years sector, leading schools supplier The Consortium of Trowbridgehas won more than 1,000 new customers.   more...

Get your sale done now

People selling commercial property are being urged to speed up the sale process in advance of changes to Capital Gains Tax in April 2008.   more...

Swindon Advertiser News

Brothers banned from Penhill

TWO teenage brothers have been banned from the estate where they grew up after a two-month reign of terror.   more...

Youngsters show off their talent

COMMONWEAL School's youngsters let their hair down with two evenings of music and dance.   more...

Radio station smashes charity target

A CHARITY target has been smashed thanks to a radio marathon.   more...

Students give ideas to boost tourism

BUDDING tourism leaders have passed on their advice to Swindon Council.   more...

Book in for storytelling sessions at your library

PARENTS who want to learn how to capture their children's imagination and tell great stories are in for a treat this week.   more...

Owner helped thwart theft of his caravan

A MAN was caught behind the wheel of a stolen 4x4 that was towing a caravan which had just been taken from a farm.   more...

Stacey has head shaved to help Callum

A 17-year-old girl has had her head shaved to raise money for the Callum Kaye appeal.   more...

Frosty start for Swindon

Check the latest travel news in Swindon   more...

Police move fast to arrest youths after robbery

Two youths have been arrested after a 13-year-old boy was robbed of his mobile phone   more...

One-man ambulance crews planned

PLAN to answer more 999 calls with one-person ambulances could put lives at risk, fear unions.   more...

ROADWATCH: Speed cameras

THIS is where speed cameras will be operating on Wiltshire roads this week:   more...

Girl bribed to have underage sex

THE director of an IT company is facing a lengthy spell behind bars after being convicted of a string of sex offences against an underage girl.   more...

Spreading festive cheer is a shoe-in

PUPILS gave their shoebox gifts a send-off as they made their way to help needy children in Eastern Europe.   more...

MP in bid to save post offices

TWO post offices in south Swindon are facing closure, says an MP.   more...

Man admits burglary and robbery charges

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

Why are we homeless at Christmas?

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

Facebook training for councillors?

THE Government has come up with a new plan to modernise local democracy - training councillors to use Facebook.   more...

Town's average pay is £32,258

THE average gross annual pay for Swindon should not be taken at face value.   more...

Taxi driver sought after assault on woman

A WOMAN was assaulted after getting into a car she thought was a taxi.   more...

Are you open for Christmas?

THE Adver is putting together a guide to what is and isn't open at Christmas - and we need your help!   more...

Accident expected to cause delays

ROAD delays are expected for at least an hour after an accident at the Blagrove roundabout on Great Western Way, Swindon.   more...

UPDATED: Post office closures

FIVE post offices in and around Swindon could shut in a new round of closures sweeping the country.   more...

Family firm fears going up in smoke

BANNING cigarette vending machines would hammer an already under-pressure South Marston business, says its owner.   more...

Swindon Advertiser Sport

Cricket: Luke leads way as Bassett march on

WOOTTON Bassett maintained their grip at the top of Division One of the Swindon Indoor League with an easy victory over Wanborough.   more...

Hockey: Last-gasp Jon the hero!

A LATE individual goal from Jon Scrase gave Swindon a 7-6 win in a thrilling game away at struggling Torbay.   more...

Hockey: Away day agony for Bassett

Wootton Bassett lost for only the second time this season in a tough away game at Chippenham on Saturday.   more...

Hockey: Victory joy for Bassett Ladies

Wootton Bassett Ladies gave themselves an early Christmas present by gaining their first victory of the season, 4-1 at home against Marlborough.   more...

Hockey: Splashing time as Ciren grab deserved draw

Cirencester Ladies 2nds played at the Oxtalls Campus in Gloucester on Saturday, in appalling weather conditions.   more...

FOOTBALL: Can Dennis be a debut menace?

DENNIS King hopes to hit the ground running when he makes his debut for new club Shrivenham against Harrow Hill tonight.   more...

Gymnastics: Laura seals hat-trick of Welsh titles

LAURA Halford's perfect preparations for the 2007 British Championships continued with a third successive Welsh national crown.   more...

Angling: Devizes cruise to league win

DEVIZES showed their strength on Sunday, winning the local Angling Times League (Upper Thames Division) with a five-place cushion.   more...

ATHLETICS: Bishop on high

SUPER VET Brian Gardner ran a canny race to secure second place at the Wiltshire Cross Country Championships in Chippenham, writes KEVIN FAHEY.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News

Swindon post offices face closure

TWO post offices in south Swindon are facing closure, says an MP.   more...

Post Office closures announced

16 Post Offices will close and 11 will be replaced by "outreach centres," in Wiltshire.   more...

Shoppers and students support survey

Shoppers, parents outside schools, worshippers, commuters, students, pensioners, anybody and everybody is supporting the latest fire service survey, which is being carried out by firefighters across the county.   more...

Former chief constable investigates horseracing

Wiltshire's former chief constable, Dame Elizabeth Neville, is conducting an investigat ion into British horseracing.   more...

Post office closures announced

16 Post Offices will close and 11 will be replaced by "outreach centres," in Wiltshire.   more...

Firefighters run 10 km in full kilt

Wiltshire firefighters Julian Parsons and Ade Hurren ran a total of ten kilometres for charity on Sunday.   more...

Wiltshire Music Centre is 10 Years Old

Wiltshire Music Centre celebrated its 10th anniversary on Friday, December 7 with a concert by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.   more...

Last minute shopping at Kennet's Christmas Eve Markets

Kennet's Christmas Eve Markets are an important event in the festive calendar with 2007 being no different!   more...

It's not too late to finish your last minute shopping

Kennet's Christmas Eve Markets are an important event in the festive calendar with 2007 being no different!   more...

Bitter commuters prepare for train fare hikes

ANGRY commuters who travel from Pewsey station said they had little alternative but to pay the almost ten per cent increase in fares from January.   more...

Council pledges to fight post office closures

County council leaders today reaffirmed their pledge to fight the closure of rural post offices under threat in Wiltshire.   more...

Winter Warning To Check Heating Systems

As the winter nights draw in, Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service is warning local residents to check their heating systems are working safely.   more...

There is help for the Christmas blues

Christmas is the time of year when most people are immersed in parties with family, friends and work colleagues, but for some it can be an emotionally challenging period which triggers feelings of intense loneliness and isolation. Samaritans gives emotional support over Christmas and New Year.   more...

Internet sales make history

UK shoppers made history yesterday at 1:09 pm, when more than £750,000 was spent in one minute.   more...

Help is available at Christmas

Christmas is the time of year when most people are immersed in parties with family, friends and work colleagues, but for some it can be an emotionally challenging period which triggers feelings of intense loneliness and isolation. Samaritans gives emotional support over Christmas and New Year.   more...

Firefighters run 10 km in full kit

MOST people would struggle to run ten kilometres in shorts and singlet, but Devizes-based firefighters Julian Parsons and Ade Hurren have just run that distance in full fire kit.   more...

Young people on award winning team

Young people in Wiltshire are being encouraged to have their say on issues in the county by becoming part of an award-winning team.   more...

Surprise visit from signing Father Christmas

A PROFOUNDLY deaf Father Christmas was the star attraction at a special festive party for deaf children.   more...

Town to give input on shop

PEOPLE in Malmesbury are being asked what kind of shop they would like to see open in an empty property in the town.   more...

Love Food, Hate Waste

WILTSHIRE residents are being urged to cut down on their food waste with a new campaign launched by Recycle for Wiltshire.   more...

Canon's House manager to address Westminster

THE manager of Canon's House children's home in Devizes has been invited to address a national conference in Westminster in the New Year.   more...

Little Cheverell the subject of new book

FORMER Ambassador Sir Donald Hawley has turned historian to produce a comprehensive book about the village of Little Cheverell, near Devizes, which has been his home for the last 26 years.   more...

Van on fire

Gazette reader Gyles Chaloner sent photos of officials responding to a van on fire just outside Corston towards Malmesbury yesterday.   more...

Talking newspaper chairman retires

AFTER 20 years at the helm of Marlborough and District Talking Newspaper, chairman Basil Frost has stood down.   more...

Two arrested after 13-year-old robbed

Two youths have been arrested after a 13-year-old boy was robbed in Swindon on Monday 10th December.   more...

Thug brothers banned

TWO brothers have been banned from setting foot in Penhill.   more...

Vandals caught

SIX youths have been arrested in connection with a spate of car vandalism.   more...

IT boss admits sex offences

THE director of an IT company is facing a lengthy spell behind bars after being convicted of a string of sex offences against an underage girl.   more...

Green thumbs at Malmesbury school

GREEN fingered students at Malmesbury School have been getting their hands dirty, planting bulbs for next Spring.   more...

Van blaze near Corston

THIS was the dramatic scene that greeted firefighters from Malmesbury on Monday afternoon, as a van burst into flames near Corston.   more...

Hit-and-run wrecks disabled learners car

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

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald Sport

Starnes resigns from Swindon Town

Martyn Starnes has left Swindon Town as acting chief executive as the Andrew Fitton takeover moves closer to completion.   more...

Wiltshire Times News

Author joins event for kids

GIANT Christmas pudding costumes, puppet shows and an award-winning children's author were just some of the delights for youngsters in Bradford on Avon this week.   more...

Council chiefs fight post office plan

COUNTY council leaders today reaffirmed their pledge to fight the closure of rural post offices under threat in Wiltshire.   more...

Brigade warning over heating systems

AS the winter nights draw in, Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service is warning local residents to check their heating systems are working safely.   more...

New recycling campaign launched

WILTSHIRE people are being urged to cut down on their food waste with a new campaign launched by Recycle for Wiltshire.   more...

Police plea after road rage drama

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a road rage incident in a supermarket car park in Warminster yesterday.   more...

Warning as icy roads cause crashes

POLICE are warning motorists to take extra care on Wiltshire roads this morning due to icy conditions.   more...

Miller family lights up competition

THE winners of this year's Christmas lights competition have been announced after judging took place on Monday night.   more...

Anger over flats plan for nature garden

WEST Wiltshire District Council is refusing to budge in an argument with residents about a nature garden it wants to turn into flats.   more...

Debate on estate link-up plan

LINKING up roads on a Corsham estate to other parts of the town will be discussed by North Wiltshire district councillors next week.   more...

Groups give youths a bigger say

YOUNG people in Wiltshire are being encouraged to have their say on issues in the county by becoming part of an award-winning set of teams.   more...

Post office closures revealed

POST offices in Wiltshire earmarked for closure or replacement have been revealed this morning.   more...

Town revamp plan supported

PEOPLE in Calne have responded positively to proposals to redevelop the town centre and create a new heart of Calne.   more...

Wiltshire Times Sport

Melksham heap praise on Truro

TRURO City have won new fans in Wiltshire after their 3-0 win over Melksham   more...

Trowbridge Pool league results

Trowbridge and District League team knockout second round results:   more...

Chippenham edged out in cup final

Chippenham Under 15s 11, Avon Under 15s 14   more...

Injury-hit Corsham tumble out

Stothert and Pitt 20, Corsham 15   more...

Poor tackling proves costly

Bath under 14s 27, Chippenham under 14s 7   more...

  
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