Stories for 12 December 2007

Angling

Crayford wins Calne Christmas match

WITH the river in flood, the Calne Christmas match was switched to Sword and Sabre Lakes on Sunday.  more...

Thick wins Christmas match at Cider Farm Lakes

A CALM but bitterly cold day set the scene for the Carps AC Christmas match fished at Cider Farm Lakes today.  more...

Big Issues

Mum puts her foot down

Leading rally driver Shelly Taunt tells Gareth Moorhouse how a chance article in a magazine 13 years ago turned her from a car-mad new mum into a British champion   more...

Bradford 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...

Chippenham News

Crash closes motorway

Emergency services were called to the motorway this morning following a car crash.  more...

Outrage over pending post office closures

THOUSANDS of people across Chippenham have vowed to fight Royal Mail after it announced four post offices in the area would be axed.  more...

Santas ditch their reindeer

CHIPPENHAM Harrier Brigid Browne was the first Mrs Santa Claus home in the North Wiltshire 5km Santa dash in Swindon on Sunday.  more...

Scary night at the Winter Showcase

STUDENTS from Wiltshire College in Chippenham will offer something different at their Winter Showcase this year.  more...

Commuters dread train fare hikes

NEWS of a train ticket price hike in the New Year has been met with a barrage of complaints from rail users in Chippenham.  more...

Crash causes M4 traffic delays

TRAFFIC jams are building on the M4 near Chippenham after a crash this morning.  more...

Man cut from car after crash

ONE man had to be cut from his car after firefighters were called to an accident near junction 17 of the M4 motorway this morning.  more...

£105k prize goes unclaimed

NATIONAL Lottery players in north Wiltshire are being urged to re-check outstanding tickets after a prize worth £105,503 went unclaimed.  more...

Police plea over intruders

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two men were spotted in the rear garden of an elderly person's home in Calne today.  more...

Chippenham Sunday League News

Blackwood back at Christian Malford

ROB Blackwood has rejoined First Division Christian Malford after a season with Kingfisher.  more...

Fletcher moves from Melksham to the West End

THIRD Division Chippenham West End Club have added some firepower to their front line by signing 20-year-old Ashley Fletcher from AFC Melksham.  more...

Dog and Fox lure Wickings back from Winsley

DOG and Fox Ashley have tempted Steve Wickings back from near neighbours Winsley days before Sunday's Premier Division clash between the two teams.  more...

Corsham News

Couple's nest egg threatened

POSTMISTRESS Olivia Tovell has seen her pension fund collapse after being told her post office in Corsham will have to shut.  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...

Devizes News

Students raise money to help classmate

PUPILS at Lavington School are raising money for the charity CLIC Sargent next week in memory of their classmate Amy Pottinger, who lost her brave battle with leukaemia in October.  more...

Children plant trees and wildflowers

THE planting of four young trees in the grounds of Five Lanes Primary School in Worton was the first step in a project to increase the number of trees, shrubs and wild flowers in key areas of the village.  more...

Former fire chief raises money for air ambulance

FORMER Wiltshire fire chief John Craig last week handed over a cheque for £1,000 to Wiltshire Air Ambulance, raised by two evenings of opera and nosh.  more...

Malmesbury News

Postmistress laments loss of village hub

POSTMISTRESS Yvonne Collingwood has run the village post office in Lea for 12 years.  more...

Car park free until Christmas

FEARS the Cross Hayes car park in Malmesbury would not be free to use during the two weekends in the run up to Christmas have been allayed.  more...

Flood victim believes overgrown foliage to blame

FLOOD victims John and Margie Histed are facing a bleak Christmas as they prepare to spend another six months living in their mobile home.  more...

Melksham News

Sketch released of attack suspect

POLICE have released an artist's impression of a man wanted in connection with an attack on a 15-year-old girl in Melksham.  more...

New Forest News

Police urge public to help fight terrorism

POLICE in Hampshire are launching a new poster this week to urge the public to help them in the fight against terrorism.  more...

Mystery solved in Damerham

A MYSTERY was solved at Western Downland Primary School when a visitor from the Royal Navy came to visit the infant children.  more...

Soaring fuel prices blamed for petrol thefts

HIGH petrol prices may be to blame for a spate of thefts of petrol from cars in Verwood, according to police.  more...

Man held after police stand-off

A MAN was detained under the Mental Health Act following a two-hour stand-off with police in Burley yesterday.  more...

Calls to keep vulnerable people warm in winter

A New Forest District councillor has called for more Government funding to beef up existing grants helping vulnerable homeowners to keep warm.  more...

Icy weather 'to blame' for accident

THE icy weather is thought to be to blame for an accident in which a recovery vehicle left the road near Rockford in the New Forest this morning.  more...

Pewsey News

Tragedy after man hits deer

GARDENING contract worker David Pomfrey has died a week after a deer ran into the road as he was riding home to Pewsey on his moped.  more...

Injured owl ready to be released

The Hawk Conservancy Trust wants to get in touch with the person who handed in an injured owl at vets in Pewsey.  more...

Readerspics

Paddy Collett's tree

Things look on track for Paddy Collett, of Park North, to have a good Christmas  more...

Amused's Twins

Amused, of Happy Land, is proud to show his and Mrs Amused's new arrivals, twins Kieran and Zac. Here's Zac.  more...

Amused's Twins

Amused, of Happy Land, is proud to show his and Mrs Amused's new arrivals, twins Kieran and Zac. Here's Kieran.  more...

Salisbury News

Report highlights social deprivation

SOCIAL deprivation continues to affect some south Wiltshire communities denying them the chance to play a full role in society.  more...

Local post offices to close

NINE post offices in south Wiltshire are to close under proposals announced by Post Office bosses including the famous "Valentine" post office at Lover, near Redlynch.  more...

Stfc News Headlines

Magpies join hunt for Tozer

Giants battle for Ben as Fitton deal edges closer  more...

‘They’ve done us proud’

BOB Holt has hailed the "Dunkirk spirit" of the County Ground staff over an uncertain last few months - admitting without their loyalty they could already have gone out of existence.  more...

Promising youngsters go under microscope again

PREMIERSHIP eyes will be on the County Ground tonight with Town's youngsters being urged to take inspiration from the Lukas Jutkiewicz success story'.  more...

Joyce fires Town into next round of the cup

SWINDON Town's youth side booked their place in the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup with a 2-1 win over Barnsley at the County Ground tonight.  more...

Swindon Business Headlines

Swindon's pay figures need to be checked

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

Business is asked to care

CHRISTMAS Care is a project that has run in Swindon for 18 years, providing shelter, food and clothing for anyone who is alone, in need, or homeless over the Christ-mas period.  more...

Early Learning Centre hits Mothercare profits

Mothercare posted a 52 per cent fall in half-year profits after the retailer took a hit from its acquisition of Swindon's Early Learning Centre.  more...

Up, up and away . . .

The Stroud & Swindon, the UK's 14th largest building society, has announced a further development in its mobile mortgage service in the shape of four new branded Mini Coopers.  more...

New openings in Marlborough

Wiltshire's largest independent estate agent, Strakers, has officially opened its new office in Marlborough High Street.  more...

Creating more than a rush

SWINDON advertising agency Creative Rush recently won a major contract with the Defence Storage and Distribution Agency, the Ministry of Defence's distribution arm.  more...

Where training really matters

Wilts Electrical Wholesale has announced the 15th anniversary of a scheme to help young adults with learning difficulties achieve full-time employment.  more...

From the catwalk to showroom

TRENDY Emma Gilligan has swapped the world of catwalk models for a showroom full of cars, after taking up a sales role at Swindon's Pebley Beach.  more...

Swindon Cricket

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...

Swindon Football

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...

Swindon General Sport

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...

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: 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...

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...

Swindon Letters

Plan leaves us stranded

Another double page spread trumpeting the glad tidings of the restoration of the Locarno (SA, November 29). Is it hype? Is it all good news?  more...

We should not be begging despots

BOTH Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Foreign Secretary David Milliband were quick to praise the president of Sudan, Omar Al Bashir, for granting a pardon to teacher Gillian Gibbons who was imprisoned for naming a teddy bear Mohammed.  more...

Civilisation is key here

A BRITISH woman living in the Sudan calls a teddy bear Mohammed and Muslim mobs rant for her death!  more...

Injustice to pensioners must stop

IF Britain's State pensioners were to be guaranteed a pension of 30 per cent of average earnings, they would imagine all their birthdays and Christmases had arrived at once.  more...

Sort out our roads muddle first, please, Mr Glaholm

Well done Coun David Glaholm for getting the Magic Roundabout renamed from County Islands to the glorious name we have now. What an achievement.  more...

Why this petition over Stratton precept issue?

An open letter to North Swindon MP Michael Wills: We write to inform you that Coun Russell Holland and Coun Mark Edwards proposed a motion to Swindon Borough Council to promote joint working between Swindon Borough Council and Stratton St Margaret Parish Council, which was passed by Swindon Borough Council and has been welcomed by parish councillors.  more...

Engineering boost is vital

THE Engineering Employers' Federation is upbeat about companies in the engineering sector and expects growth to continue throughout 2008.  more...

Privacy plea

REGARDING the new health centre opening for patients over 65 with mental problems.  more...

Swindon Music

Thursday December 13 The Snakes at The Beehive

Thursday Dec 13 The Snakes got together in 2002 when old pals Simon Moor and Ritchie Davies got back together to write some songs.  more...

Review : Suspicions

Review Suspicions Pipers Arms, Devizes Road, Old Town, Swindon The carousel of the Swindon music scene turns yet again as another top notch spin-off from mod band Roundabout takes to the stage.  more...

Swindon News

Program helps obese children

ONE in five boys in Swindon are classed as obese when they leave primary school.  more...

Convenience store will shut over loss of post office

A POST Office submaster says his store will go out of business if the counter is forced to shut next year.  more...

Could churches offer solution?

Last month, the Church of England was looking into working with Post Offices to set up counters in places of worship.  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...

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 At 4.20pm on Monday the boy was walking along Ermin Street when he was approached by two teenagers.  more...

Axe hangs over post offices

A POST Office submaster says his store will go out of business if the counter is forced to shut next year.  more...

Are pets really suffering at animal haven?

The boss of an animal haven has condemned animal rights' activists for putting out a misleading video - though it has led to a warning from the RSPCA.  more...

This family's bin wheelie creative

THREE creative siblings have made their mundane wheelie bin unique.  more...

Bid to tackle weighty issues among pupils

ONE in five boys in Swindon is classed as obese when they leave primary school.  more...

Go ahead given for 31 homes

A LONG running fight to stop 31 new homes being built on a Swindon caravan storage site has finally been lost.  more...

Man claimed to be brother

A MAN who gave his brother's details when he was arrested for theft has admitted perverting the course of justice.  more...

Mechanics' fight goes to the Government

SOUTH Swindon MP Anne Snelgrove has taken a fight to save a treasured Swindon building to the Government.  more...

Delays on M4 after accident

DELAYS are expected on the M4 eastbound at J17 following an accident.  more...

People's Lottery winner announced

THE winner of The People's £50 Million Lottery contest has been announced.  more...

Police want action over pay delay

THE Home Secretary has left Wiltshire Police outraged and insulted after the announcement over a pay deal.  more...

Take your antiques to Flog It!

ANTIQUES ranging from family heirlooms to unwanted tat can be examined and put up for sale at a TV event in Swindon next month.  more...

Listening out for the next big thing

DAVE Young thinks that it is just a matter of time before the musical talent in Swindon gets the nationwide recognition it deserves.  more...

Gang admit being involved in attack

A GANG of youths have admitted violent disorder following a town centre incident in which a 37-year-old man was attacked.  more...

Drivers fear the Magic Roundabout

DESPITE being around for 35 years, the Magic Roundabout is still one of drivers' most feared junctions.  more...

Novice writers create a book of poetry

MANY people have been moved to capture their moods in poetry for the first time in a new book.  more...

Get your skates on for Christmas party

A Rollerskate for Fun Christmas disco will be held at the Dorcan Complex from 8pm to 10pm on Thursday.  more...

Swindon Xmas Party Gallery

Hays Specialist Recruitment

Hays Specialist Recruitment had their Xmas do at The Apartments in town. A good night was had by all with plenty of stories to gossip about in the office Monday morning.  more...

Hays Specialist Recruitment

Hays Specialist Recruitment had their Xmas do at The Apartments in town. A good night was had by all with plenty of stories to gossip about in the office Monday morning.  more...

Hays Specialist Recruitment

Hays Specialist Recruitment had their Xmas do at The Apartments in town. A good night was had by all with plenty of stories to gossip about in the office Monday morning.  more...

Hays Specialist Recruitment

Hays Specialist Recruitment had their Xmas do at The Apartments in town. A good night was had by all with plenty of stories to gossip about in the office Monday morning.  more...

Hays Specialist Recruitment

Hays Specialist Recruitment had their Xmas do at The Apartments in town. A good night was had by all with plenty of stories to gossip about in the office Monday morning.  more...

Hays Specialist Recruitment

Hays Specialist Recruitment had their Xmas do at The Apartments in town. A good night was had by all with plenty of stories to gossip about in the office Monday morning.  more...

Swindon Xmas Tree Gallery

Len Barnham's tree

Len Barnham, of Coleview, is already in the festive spirit with this tree  more...

Carl Bauckham's tree

Carl Bauckham, of Westlea, sent in this picture of his prettily colour co-ordinated tree  more...

Buffer Bear's tree

Tracy Rundle, nursery manager of Buffer Bear Nursery at GWH, sent in this picture of their tree, decorated by three to five-year-olds   more...

Belinda McCormick's tree

Belinda McCormick, from Toothill, asks: "Who needs all that tinsel when you have my cat!?"  more...

Times Features Country Times

Greenlands Fencing & Patio Centre

As a small family run company we pride ourselves on our friendly service, most of our customers have contracted us through recommendation, which for us is always nice to know.  more...

Wrap up in chunky knits

Gargantuan knits are the way forward this winter. We showcase the best in big knitwear. By Lisa Haynes  more...

Science vs nature? The homeopathy debate

As controversy always surrounds complementary medicine, we look at the pros and cons of using herbal and homeopathic remedies.   more...

It’s not hard to go soft...

Mr Softy Water Softeners is a subsiduary of Caterchem UK Ltd and is now one of the UK’s leading water softener specialists to both the Domestic and Industrial markets.   more...

Winter coughing: Is your horse allergic to hay and dust?

Neil Brimson, equine partner in the Garston Veterinary Group in Frome sorts out your pet’s problems.  more...

Join the pudding club

Traditional English puddings have fallen so out of favour that Bird’s Custard has started a campaign to get them back on our dinner tables. We try out some once well-loved recipes. By Gabrielle Fagan  more...

Generation X

Take a spin in the Nissan X-Trail 2.0 Trek By Richard M Hammond  more...

Times Film Reviews

Bee Movie (U)

From creator Jerry Seinfeld comes Bee Movie, a comedy that will change everything you thought you knew about bees.  more...

Enchanted (PG)

A classic Disney fairytale collides with modern-day New York City in a story about a fairytale princess from the past who is thrust into present-day by an evil queen.  more...

Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium (U)

Molly Mahoney (Natalie Portman) is the awkward and insecure manager of Mr Magorium's Wonder Emporium, the strangest, most fantastic, most wonderful toy store in the world.  more...

Times Football

Wheeler grabs late, late winner

Westbury United 2, Keynsham Town 1. WAYNE Wheeler grabbed a 94th minute winner for Westbury as they came from a goal down to take all three Toolstation League First Division points on a frosty evening at Meadow Lane last night.  more...

Frome have to settle for a point

Welton Rovers 1, Frome Town 1. FROME Town had to settle for a point from their Toolstation League Premier Division local derby played in freeezing conditions at Welton Rovers last night.  more...

Times General Sport

Santas ditch their reindeer

ATHLETICS: CHIPPENHAM Harrier Brigid Browne was the first Mrs Santa Claus home in the North Wiltshire 5km Santa dash in Swindon on Sunday.  more...

It’s a cracker for Dodd and Cusick

ATHLETICS: CHIPPENHAM Harriers Paul Dodd and Peter Cusick ran superb races at the Wyvern Xmas Cracker 10km race at Weston-super-Mare on Sunday.  more...

Wiltshire Cross-Country Championships results

ATHLETICS: Runners braved the elements to compete in the Wiltshire Cross-Country Championships on Saturday.  more...

Times In The Picture Gallery

In the Picture

View across Biss Meadows , Trowbridge on frosty December morning .Picture by Glenn Phillips (33926-2)  more...

Times Theatre

Instant Wit

Friday December 14 and Saturday December 15, 8pm, Rondo Theatre, Bath. Bristol’s highly acclaimed comedy improvisation company Instant Wit are returning to the Rondo Theatre on Friday and Saturday.   more...

Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood

Until Saturday, January 5, Salisbury Playhouse. Robin Hood lives in the depths of Sherwood Forest, robbing from the rich and giving to the poor.   more...

Jack and the Beanstalk

Until Thursday, December 20, The Redgrave Theatre, Clifton, Bristol. The Theatre School proudly present a traditional pantomime – Bristol’s only pantomime this year, Jack and the Beanstalk.  more...

Seussical

Until Saturday December 15, the egg @ Theatre Royal Bath. Hotbath Productions, the City of Bath College’s Performing Arts students, return to the egg theatre, with this family musical based on the characters and writings of the inimitable Dr Seuss.   more...

REVIEW: Handel’s Messiah by Candlelight

Theatre Royal Bath A CANDLELIT stage production of Handel’s 1741 oratorio Messiah opened the Christmas season in a traditional and cultured style at Theatre Royal Bath on Sunday.  more...

Times Wiltshire News

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...

Bus lifeline for sick and elderly

WILTSHIRE County Council has come up with a replacement bus service to take sick and elderly people to hospitals in Salisbury and Bath.  more...

Price cut to Lifeline service

WEST Wiltshire Housing Society's Lifeline emergency alarm service is coming down in price.  more...

Ex-police chief to probe racing trial

A FORMER chief constable of Wiltshire has been asked to investigate the race-fixing trial involving jockey Kieren Fallon that collapsed last week.   more...

Sickness bug hits hospital

A WINTER sickness bug sweeping through the Royal United Hospital in Bath has taken a turn for the worse this morning.   more...

Trowbridge News

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...

Warminster News

The eyes have it...

GLITTERING snow scenes, log fires and a good eye for festive decoration is the reason why an opticians won this year's Warminster Chamber of Commerce window display competition.  more...

Police: more drugs raids to come

POLICE chiefs in Warminster have said more drugs raids will be carried out over Christmas after officers stormed a property in the town on Friday.  more...

Road blocked after serious crash

EMERGENCY services are at the scene of a serious road traffic collision on the A36 near Warminster.  more...

Motorist airlifted to hospital

A MOTORIST has been airlifted to hospital in Salisbury with serious injuries after a two-vehicle collision on the A36 near Warminster.   more...

Westbury News

Readers buy bed for little Josselin

THE parents of a little girl with a rare genetic disease have started planning for their daughter's future thanks to the efforts of fundraisers and kind-hearted Wiltshire Times readers.  more...

Wiltshire Cross Country Athletics Championships

Wiltshire Cross Country Athletics Championships

The start of the under 13s girls' race (21026/1)  more...

Wiltshire Cross Country Athletics Championships

Timekeepers brave the rain (21026/2)  more...

Wiltshire Cross Country Athletics Championships

Brolly good show. A handful of spectators brave the heavy rain (21026/3)   more...

Wiltshire Cross Country Athletics Championships

Making a splash: the winner of the under 13s girls' race (21026/4)  more...

Wiltshire Cross Country Athletics Championships

Chippenham entrant Ann Ingram finishing in second place in the under 13s girls' race (21026/5)  more...

Wiltshire Cross Country Athletics Championships

Out in front: Alex Carter, of St Laurence School, Bradford on Avon finishing first in the under 13s boys' race 21026/6)  more...

Wiltshire Cross Country Athletics Championships

Celebrations for Alex Carter (21026/7)  more...

Wiltshire Cross Country Athletics Championships

Runners in the under 15s boys' race brave the pouring rain (21026/8)  more...

Wiltshire Cross Country Athletics Championships

Jordan Bayliss, of Hardenhuish School, Chippenham, running in the under 15s boys' race (21026/9)  more...

Wiltshire Cross Country Athletics Championships

It's a mud bath (21026/10)  more...

Wiltshire Cross Country Athletics Championships

Out in front and clear of his rivals (21026/11)  more...

Wiltshire Cross Country Athletics Championships

Forging forward despite the torrential rain (21026/12)  more...

Wiltshire Cross Country Athletics Championships

Chippenham's Jordan Bayliss, competing in the under 15s boys' race (21026/13)  more...

Wiltshire Cross Country Athletics Championships

Runners slip and slide over the wooden bridge in the heavy rain (21026/14)  more...

Wiltshire Cross Country Athletics Championships

The start of the under 17s men's race (21026/15)  more...

Wiltshire Cross Country Athletics Championships

Competitors in the under 17s men's race (21026/16)  more...

Wiltshire Cross Country Athletics Championships

Seeing double with the Batsford twins: Stuart leads Richard in the under 17s men's race (21026/17)  more...

Wiltshire Cross Country Athletics Championships

Joseph Harris on form during the under 17s cross country (21026/18)  more...

Wiltshire Cross Country Athletics Championships

Joseph Harris turns for home during the under 17s race (21026/19)  more...

Wiltshire Cross Country Athletics Championships

Having a splashing time: Joseph Harris in the under 17s race (21026/20)  more...

Wiltshire Cross Country Athletics Championships

The start of the junior and senior women's race (21026/21)  more...

Wiltshire Cross Country Athletics Championships

Wrapped up against the elements (21026/22)  more...

Wiltshire Cross Country Athletics Championships

The junior, senior and veteran men start out on their race (21026/23)  more...

Wiltshire News

Why magic roundabout scares drivers

The magic roundabout in Swindon has been named as the seventh worst junction in Britain by drivers.  more...

Carers to benefit from emergency card scheme

People who provide care for a loved one are set to benefit from a new carers' emergency card scheme linked to a 24/7 response service that is being set up in Wiltshire.  more...

Status Quo announce summer show

One of Britain's best loved bands has announced a West Country date for next Summer. The legendary Status Quo will be appearing at The National Arboretum, Westonbirt, Glos, as part of the Forestry Commission's Annual Forest Tour. The concert will be supporting The Forestry Commission's social and environmental programmes.  more...

Dreaming of a waste free Christmas

Christmas is traditionally a time of goodwill and celebration, but it can also mean an increase in eating, spending and waste production. In fact, over 3 million tonnes of extra waste will be generated in the UK this Christmas.  more...

Get real this Christmas

Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a decorated tree in your house, and this year over 8 million real trees will be sold in the run up to the big day.  more...

Persimmon has a ball raising cash for charity

Persimmon Homes Wessex has donated £11,500 to Marie Curie Cancer Care after hosting its second annual ball for the charity.  more...

Calendar to help beat distraction burglars

A 2008 calendar has been produced for elderly and vulnerable people containing monthly crime prevention messages helping them to beat distraction burglars.  more...

Woottonbassett News

Animal haven manager lashes out at activists

THE boss of an animal haven has hit back at animal rights activists who he says have put out a "misleading" video.  more...

Salisbury Journal News

Police call for more power to seize alcohol in Ringwood

POLICE are calling for powers to confiscate alcohol in areas of Ringwood plagued by drunken anti-social behaviour.   more...

Man held after police stand-off

A MAN was detained under the Mental Health Act following a two-hour stand-off with police in Burley yesterday.   more...

Report highlights social deprivation

SOCIAL deprivation continues to affect some south Wiltshire communities denying them the chance to play a full role in society.   more...

Local post offices to close

NINE post offices in south Wiltshire are to close under proposals announced by Post Office bosses including the famous "Valentine" post office at Lover, near Redlynch.   more...

Calls to keep vulnerable people warm in winter

A New Forest District councillor has called for more Government funding to beef up existing grants helping vulnerable homeowners to keep warm.   more...

Icy weather 'to blame' for accident

THE icy weather is thought to be to blame for an accident in which a recovery vehicle left the road near Rockford in the New Forest this morning.   more...

Police urge public to help fight terrorism

POLICE in Hampshire are launching a new poster this week to urge the public to help them in the fight against terrorism.   more...

Mystery solved in Damerham

A MYSTERY was solved at   more...

Why we need hospital beds

THE Forest Journal and Avon Advertiser campaign to Save our Beds at Fordingbridge Hospital   more...

Elderly hit by bus service cuts

ANGRY pensioners are protesting at cutbacks to bus services that provide a lifeline to people   more...

Soaring fuel prices blamed for petrol thefts

HIGH petrol prices may be to blame for a spate of thefts of petrol from cars in Verwood, according to police.   more...

Swindon Advertiser Business

Swindon's pay figures need to be checked

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

Business is asked to care

CHRISTMAS Care is a project that has run in Swindon for 18 years, providing shelter, food and clothing for anyone who is alone, in need, or homeless over the Christ-mas period.   more...

Early Learning Centre hits Mothercare profits

Mothercare posted a 52 per cent fall in half-year profits after the retailer took a hit from its acquisition of Swindon's Early Learning Centre.   more...

Up, up and away . . .

The Stroud & Swindon, the UK's 14th largest building society, has announced a further development in its mobile mortgage service in the shape of four new branded Mini Coopers.   more...

New openings in Marlborough

Wiltshire's largest independent estate agent, Strakers, has officially opened its new office in Marlborough High Street.   more...

Creating more than a rush

SWINDON advertising agency Creative Rush recently won a major contract with the Defence Storage and Distribution Agency, the Ministry of Defence's distribution arm.   more...

Where training really matters

Wilts Electrical Wholesale has announced the 15th anniversary of a scheme to help young adults with learning difficulties achieve full-time employment.   more...

From the catwalk to showroom

TRENDY Emma Gilligan has swapped the world of catwalk models for a showroom full of cars, after taking up a sales role at Swindon's Pebley Beach.   more...

Swindon Advertiser News

Delays on M4 after accident

Check the latest travel news in Swindon   more...

Axe hangs over post offices

A POST Office submaster says his store will go out of business if the counter is forced to shut next year.   more...

Are pets really suffering at animal haven?

Click here to watch the footage.   more...

This family's bin wheelie creative

THREE creative siblings have made their mundane wheelie bin unique.   more...

Police want action over pay delay

THE Home Secretary has left Wiltshire Police outraged and insulted after the announcement over a pay deal.   more...

Take your antiques to Flog It!

ANTIQUES ranging from family heirlooms to unwanted tat can be examined and put up for sale at a TV event in Swindon next month.   more...

Listening out for the next big thing

DAVE Young thinks that it is just a matter of time before the musical talent in Swindon gets the nationwide recognition it deserves.   more...

Gang admit being involved in attack

A GANG of youths have admitted violent disorder following a town centre incident in which a 37-year-old man was attacked.   more...

'Government will ignore us over post offices'

PENSIONERS' campaigner Frank Avenell has described plans to ditch yet more post offices in Swindon as "outrageous".   more...

Man sold NHS hearing aid batteries on eBay

A SENIOR hearing specialist at the Great Western Hospital has admitted selling NHS stock on eBay during work hours - then using hospital franking machines to send off his sales.   more...

Bid to tackle weighty issues among pupils

ONE in five boys in Swindon is classed as obese when they leave primary school.   more...

Drivers fear the Magic Roundabout

DESPITE being around for 35 years, the Magic Roundabout is still one of drivers' most feared junctions.   more...

Go ahead given for 31 homes

A LONG running fight to stop 31 new homes being built on a Swindon caravan storage site has finally been lost.   more...

Novice writers create a book of poetry

MANY people have been moved to capture their moods in poetry for the first time in a new book.   more...

‘Sanctuary is vital for the animals’

SUPPORTERS of an animal sanctuary which was filmed by animal rights activists have flocked to defend it.   more...

Man claimed to be brother

A MAN who gave his brother's details when he was arrested for theft has admitted perverting the course of justice.   more...

People's Lottery winner announced

THE winner of The People's £50 Million Lottery contest has been announced.   more...

Mechanics' fight goes to the Government

SOUTH Swindon MP Anne Snelgrove has taken a fight to save a treasured Swindon building to the Government.   more...

Get your skates on for Christmas party

A Rollerskate for Fun Christmas disco will be held at the Dorcan Complex from 8pm to 10pm on Thursday.   more...

Swindon Advertiser Sport

A Night to remember

NIGHTINGALES Squash Club are celebrating a successful return to the Wiltshire Leagues, with their first team winning Division One and the second string gaining promotion into Division Three.   more...

Fairford celebrate double joy

FAIRFORD completed their celebrations for the 2007 cricket season by collecting trophies awarded for winning both Division One and Division Seven at the recent County League annual dinner.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News

Former fire chief raises money for air ambulance

FORMER Wiltshire fire chief John Craig last week handed over a cheque for £1,000 to Wiltshire Air Ambulance, raised by two evenings of opera and nosh.   more...

Could churches offer solution?

Last month, the Church of England was looking into working with Post Offices to set up counters in places of worship.   more...

Persimmon has a ball raising cash for charity

Persimmon Homes Wessex has donated £11,500 to Marie Curie Cancer Care after hosting its second annual ball for the charity.   more...

Bart Simpson visits Woolworths

Woolworths, on Regent Street, will be receiving a visit from a life-size Bart Simpson at midday on today, to promote the launch of The Simpsons Movie on DVD.   more...

Lights to direct traffic while work commences

Multi-way traffic lights are due to be in place on Bath Road, at the junction with Whitehill Lane and New Road, on Saturday and Sunday, while British Telecom carries out work.   more...

Carers to benefit from emergency card scheme

People who provide care for a loved one are set to benefit from a new carers' emergency card scheme linked to a 24/7 response service that is being set up in Wiltshire.   more...

Crash closes motorway

Emergency services were called to the motorway this morning following a car crash.   more...

Traffic lights in Pavenhill

Temporary traffic lights are due to be operating in Pavenhill on Monday and Tuesday, while roadworks are carried out.   more...

Santas ditch their reindeer

CHIPPENHAM Harrier Brigid Browne was the first Mrs Santa Claus home in the North Wiltshire 5km Santa dash in Swindon on Sunday.   more...

Injured owl ready to be released

The Hawk Conservancy Trust wants to get in touch with the person who handed in an injured owl at vets in Pewsey.   more...

Prepare for traffic delays

COMMUTERS in Devizes are girding themselves for at least two weeks of misery as London Road is brought to a standstill by more road works.   more...

Outrage over pending post office closures

THOUSANDS of people across Chippenham have vowed to fight Royal Mail after it announced four post offices in the area would be axed.   more...

Status Quo announce summer show

One of Britain's best loved bands has announced a West Country date for next Summer. The legendary Status Quo will be appearing at The National Arboretum, Westonbirt, Glos, as part of the Forestry Commission's Annual Forest Tour. The concert will be supporting The Forestry Commission's social and environmental programmes.   more...

Students raise money to help classmate

PUPILS at Lavington School are raising money for the charity CLIC Sargent next week in memory of their classmate Amy Pottinger, who lost her brave battle with leukaemia in October.   more...

Postmistress laments loss of village hub

POSTMISTRESS Yvonne Collingwood has run the village post office in Lea for 12 years.   more...

Couple's nest egg threatened

POSTMISTRESS Olivia Tovell has seen her pension fund collapse after being told her post office in Corsham will have to shut.   more...

Scary night at the Winter Showcase

STUDENTS from Wiltshire College in Chippenham will offer something different at their Winter Showcase this year.   more...

Calendar to help beat distraction burglars

A 2008 calendar has been produced for elderly and vulnerable people containing monthly crime prevention messages helping them to beat distraction burglars.   more...

Car park free until Christmas

FEARS the Cross Hayes car park in Malmesbury would not be free to use during the two weekends in the run up to Christmas have been allayed.   more...

Why magic roundabout scares drivers

The magic roundabout in Swindon has been named as the seventh worst junction in Britain by drivers.   more...

Tragedy after man hits deer

GARDENING contract worker David Pomfrey has died a week after a deer ran into the road as he was riding home to Pewsey on his moped.   more...

Dreaming of a waste free Christmas

Christmas is traditionally a time of goodwill and celebration, but it can also mean an increase in eating, spending and waste production. In fact, over 3 million tonnes of extra waste will be generated in the UK this Christmas.   more...

Commuters dread train fare hikes

NEWS of a train ticket price hike in the New Year has been met with a barrage of complaints from rail users in Chippenham.   more...

Animal haven owner lashes out at activists

THE boss of an animal haven has hit back at animal rights activists who he says have put out a "misleading" video.   more...

Program helps obese children

ONE in five boys in Swindon are classed as obese when they leave primary school.   more...

Get real this Christmas

Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a decorated tree in your house, and this year over 8 million real trees will be sold in the run up to the big day.   more...

Children plant trees and wildflowers

THE planting of four young trees in the grounds of Five Lanes Primary School in Worton was the first step in a project to increase the number of trees, shrubs and wild flowers in key areas of the village.   more...

Flood victim believes overgrown foliage to blame

FLOOD victims John and Margie Histed are facing a bleak Christmas as they prepare to spend another six months living in their mobile home.   more...

Christmas week waste collection

This Christmas and New Year, Kennet residents can be assured that whilst everything else may not go exactly to plan, your refuse and recycling will continue to be collected.   more...

Convenience store will shut over loss of post office

A POST Office submaster says his store will go out of business if the counter is forced to shut next year.   more...

Wiltshire Times News

Staff dismay over PO closures

POST office staff have reacted with dismay after branches in Wiltshire earmarked for closure or replacement were revealed this week.   more...

Calendar helps beat the conmen

A FREE 2008 calendar has been produced for elderly and vulnerable people in Wiltshire to help them beat distraction burglars.   more...

Plans in for £90m Waterside revamp

THE official planning application for the £90m Waterside development in Trowbridge was submitted to the council's planning department this week.   more...

Undercover cops target pubs

UNDERCOVER police officers targeted pubs and clubs in Warminster at the weekend as part of a covert observation scheme to tackle drink-related offences.   more...

Ex-police chief to probe racing trial

A FORMER chief constable of Wiltshire has been asked to investigate the race-fixing trial involving jockey Kieren Fallon that collapsed last week.   more...

£105k prize goes unclaimed

NATIONAL Lottery players in north Wiltshire are being urged to re-check outstanding tickets after a prize worth £105,503 went unclaimed.   more...

Chance meeting prompts appeal

A CHANCE encounter on a Christmas shopping trip has left a couple searching for a Czech man living in the west Wiltshire area.   more...

Time to Flog It?

ANTIQUES lovers from west and north Wiltshire will be able to take part in TV show Flog It! when film crews come to the county in the New Year.   more...

Travellers planning to stay around

THE building work may have stopped but the planning process is still in motion at the controversial travellers site in Semington.   more...

Stun gun seized in police raid

A STUN gun capable of discharging 900,000 volts into a human body was found during a police raid on a house in Trowbridge.   more...

New safety campaign launch

AS the shortest day approaches and the dark nights grow longer, Wiltshire Police are launching a campaign in and around Trowbridge to promote personal safety.   more...

Apartments plan wins backing

PLANS to build 38 sheltered apartments on the site of a demolished garage in Warminster have been given the go-ahead.   more...

Emergency card scheme for carers

PEOPLE who provide care for a loved one are set to benefit from a new carers' emergency card scheme linked to a 24/7 response service that is being set up in Wiltshire.   more...

Road blocked after serious crash

EMERGENCY services are at the scene of a serious road traffic collision on the A36 near Warminster.   more...

Kids help avert carols crisis

PRIMARY school pupils in Melksham will be demonstrating the true spirit of Christmas today.   more...

Pupils enjoy festive activities

SCHOOLCHILDREN from Warminster have been enjoying a host of festive activities in the run-up top Christmas.   more...

Cathedral restoration project starts

THE first part of a major restoration scheme at Salisbury Cathedral has started.   more...

Man cut from car after crash

ONE man had to be cut from his car after firefighters were called to an accident near junction 17 of the M4 motorway this morning.   more...

Fire crew respond to supermarket drama

FIREFIGHTERS were able to respond within seconds when they were asked for help at a supermarket in Chippenham on Sunday.   more...

£480k revamp plan supported

A MAJOR revamp of Westbury Market Place moved a step closer this week when councillors backed a scheme for transforming the historic part of the town.   more...

Motorist airlifted to hospital

A MOTORIST has been airlifted to hospital in Salisbury with serious injuries after a two-vehicle collision on the A36 near Warminster.   more...

Police plea over intruders

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two men were spotted in the rear garden of an elderly person's home in Calne today.   more...

Councillors in packaging plea

COUNCILLORS are urging the public to take action against supermarkets by returning their excess packaging to stores in a bid to cut down on household waste.   more...

Council pledge after benefit data row

NORTH Wiltshire District Council is reassuring customers who might be concerned about the security of their personal details.   more...

Sickness bug hits hospital

A WINTER sickness bug sweeping through the Royal United Hospital in Bath has taken a turn for the worse this morning.   more...

Views sought on new library

PEOPLE in Trowbridge are being asked for their views on what facilities and services should be provided in the new library.   more...

Bus lifeline for sick and elderly

WILTSHIRE County Council has come up with a replacement bus service to take sick and elderly people to hospitals in Salisbury and Bath.   more...

Police: more drugs raids to come

POLICE chiefs in Warminster have said more drugs raids will be carried out over Christmas after officers stormed a property in the town on Friday.   more...

Price cut to Lifeline service

WEST Wiltshire Housing Society's Lifeline emergency alarm service is coming down in price.   more...

Readers buy bed for little Josselin

THE parents of a little girl with a rare genetic disease have started planning for their daughter's future thanks to the efforts of fundraisers and kind-hearted Wiltshire Times readers.   more...

Crash causes M4 traffic delays

TRAFFIC jams are building on the M4 near Chippenham after a crash this morning.   more...

Sketch released of attack suspect

POLICE have released an artist's impression of a man wanted in connection with an attack on a 15-year-old girl in Melksham.   more...

Wiltshire Times Sport

Rally Show gets bigger and better

Following the success of this year's event, the Rally Show at   more...

RFU websites hit 122 million times during Rugby World Cup

THE Rugby Football Union's website received 122million hits during the 2007   more...

Wheeler grabs late, late winner

Westbury United 2, Keynsham Town 1   more...

Frome have to settle for a point

Welton Rovers 1, Frome Town 1   more...

Santas ditch their reindeer

CHIPPENHAM Harrier Brigid Browne was the first Mrs Santa Claus home in the   more...

Wiltshire Cross-Country Championships results

ATHLETICS: Runners braved the elements to compete in the Wiltshire   more...

It’s a cracker for Dodd and Cusick

CHIPPENHAM Harriers Paul Dodd and Peter Cusick ran superb races at the   more...

Tonight’s pool fixtures

Trowbridge Pool League fixtures for Monday December 17:   more...

  
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