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Stories for 17 December 2007
Angling
Bathampton clinch Winter League title
DESPITE finishing in second spot in the final South West Winter League match, Bathampton AA have clinched the championship once again and will be competing in the national semi-finals on the Kennet and Avon Canal at Pewsey in March. more...
Big Issues
Cut the carping
Last week Swindon Council made its demands for more funding from Government, claiming it was being short-changed. Swindon MP Michael Wills responds. more...
Bradford News
Car overturns on icy road
POLICE closed a road outside Bradford on Avon last night when a car overturned after hitting some ice. more...
Bride Of The Year 2007
FINALISTS: Natasha-Marie Davies & Ian Nash
MEET the first of the four Bride of the Year finalists - Natasha-Marie Davies, who is marrying Ian Nash. more...
Calne News
Pensioners raise money for Bobby van
FESTIVE pensioners at Penn Court Retirement developments in Calne raised over £250 on Thursday. more...
Chippenham News
Betsy-May wins national competition
PROMISING young artist Betsy-May Houghton has won a nationwide Morrisons Christmas Design competition. more...
Nettleton Shop one of country's best
Nettleton Village Post Office and Shop has been shortlisted at the country's best shop and post office following scores of letters of support from villagers. more...
ASDA appeals council refusal
PROPOSALS for a major regeneration project in Chippenham are set to go before a government inspector. more...
Betsy-May wins national competition
PROMISING young artist Betsy-May Houghton has won a nationwide Morrisons Christmas Design competition. more...
Free legal clinic expands
LOCAL law firm Goughs is extending its free legal drop-in clinic to families in Calne. more...
Asda appeals after plan refusal
PROPOSALS for a major regeneration project in Chippenham are set to go before a government inspector. more...
Chippenham Sunday League News
Rangers end Wanderers’ unbeaten run
DIVISION FOUR: Steeple Ashton Rangers cemented number one spot in the table with a stunning 5-0 win over the previously unbeaten Wanderers side who on this occasion were outplayed from start to finish. more...
Fletcher shines on West End debut
DIVISION THREE: Biddestone White Horse, who are sitting pretty in top spot, extended their unbeaten run to 11 matches with a 3-2 success over Chippenham West End Club who actually led 2-0 at one stage. more...
Crown Cosmos left kicking their heels
DIVISION TWO: It’s as you were in Division Two, as all three of the planned games were lost due to teams not having enough players available to fulfil their fixtures. more...
The Ship sail into top berth
DIVISION ONE: Trowbridge-based Ship FC have regained pole position in Division One. more...
Box Rovers step up title challenge
PREMIER DIVISION: With leaders Westbury Rangers A in Knockout Cup action, second placed Box Rovers closed the gap on their rivals to just one point with a 5-0 home win over Miller Sports. more...
Lanfear sends Rangers through
KNOCKOUT CUP: Premier Division leaders Westbury Rangers A have joined Second Division Cooper-Avon in the quarter-final line-up of the presstoprint-sponsored Eric Hughes Memorial Knockout Cup. more...
Holders tumble to surprise defeat
WG PARR TROPHY: First Division Foresters Arms have ended FC Colerne’s hopes of becoming the first ever side to win the Westernsport Trophies-sponsored WG Parr Trophy in successive seasons. more...
Chippsun News
Westbury into quarter-finals
Eric Hughes Memorial Knockout Cup: Premier division leaders Westbury Rangers A have joined second division Cooper Avon in the quarter-final line up of the press to print sponsored Eric Hughes Memorial Knockout cup. more...
Corsham News
Crews save family from swimming pool-room blaze
THREE adults and a child were led to safety by fire crews from Corsham on Saturday night after the swimming pool room at their home in Neston went up in flames. more...
Devizes News
Love Food, Hate Waste
A THIRD of the food we buy ends up in the bin and it is completely unnecessary waste, says Wiltshire County Council. more...
Gazette Chippenham Town Fc
Adams: We showed our character
Ross Adams believes Chippenham Town showed their character in Saturday's 2-0 win at Swindon Supermarine. more...
'It was great to complete 90 minutes' - Iain Harvey
The last time I played 90 minutes in the league was against King's Lynn back in October so it was great to finally do it again on Saturday and win 2-0 at Swindon Supermarine. more...
Bluebirds set to face strong Swindon side
Swindon Town have named a strong squad for their trip to Chippenham Town tomorrow. more...
Gazette Rugby
Minety 24, Cooper Avon Tyres 12
Rugby: There were plenty of fireworks when Cooper Avon Tyres visited league leaders Minety for a pre-Christmas showdown. more...
Calne 2nd 22, Minety 2nd 0
Rugby: Calne 2nd Crusaders, sponsored by the Spice of Bengal, met Minety 2nd in a top of the table clash at the Recreation Ground (Calne) on Saturday, with the winner being able to sit proudly at the top of the Dorset & Wilts 3 (North) League. more...
Devizes 2nd 62, Swindon College 2nd 0
Rugby: Devizes completed the double against lowly placed Swindon College whitewashing them at home. more...
Gazette Swindon Town Fc
'Nothing will stop us now' - Wray
Jeremy Wray says nothing will surprise the new board when they finally take over at Swindon Town. more...
Hockey
Lydney Ladies 3, Wootton Bassett Ladies 3
Hockey: Wootton Bassett Ladies picked up a welcome point when they drew 3-3 with Lydney away, in West Clubs Premier Division Two. more...
Melksham News
School shuts after water main bursts
A PRIMARY school had to turn children away when they arrived for lessons this morning after their water supply was cut off. more...
Four in court after city centre disorder
FOUR teenagers from west Wiltshire have appeared in court in connection with a serious disorder in Kingsmead Square in Bath in September. more...
New Forest News
Airport expansion challenged
NEW Forest National Park Authority bosses have applied to the High Court in an attempt to halt plans for the expansion of Bournemouth Airport. more...
News
Bradford United upset leaders
DIVISION THREE: Bradford United Reserves played host to leaders Broughton Gifford and took all three points thanks to a 4-1 win. more...
Bratton step up title bid
DIVISION TWO: Bratton moved up to joint leaders after their 3-1 victory over bottom placed The Lamb Inn. more...
Seend go back to the top
DIVISION ONE: Seend United moved back to the top of the table after a comfortable 3-0 victory over bottom placed FC Northbridge. more...
Lavington crush Division One leaders
A & B CUP: Second Division leaders Lavington thrashed First Division front runners Blue Circle 10-2 in Saturday’s first round replay in the Pied Piper Promotions-sponsored A and B Cup. more...
Readerspics
Fire at Commonhead
This image of a barn fire at Commonhead in December was captured by Martin Cleaver. Seven horses were rescued from the barn before the blaze took hold. more...
Salisbury City Fc News
New date for City reserves
SALISBURY City reserves will now play Cobham Sports away on Saturday (December 22). Kick off is 3pm. more...
Double defeat for City youngsters
SALISBURY City's under 18s lost 2-1 at home to Eastleigh in Saturday's South West Couties Youth League Cup Group A match. more...
Boxing Day game now all-ticket
SALISBURY City's Blue Square Premier match at home to Weymouth on Wednesday, December 26 (Boxing Day, 3pm) is now all-ticket. more...
Salisbury News
Camilla praises Bulford soldiers
THE Duchess of Cornwall paid an emotional tribute to the bravery of soldiers from 4th Battalion The Rifles when she visited them at Bulford Camp and presented them with their operational medals. more...
Stfc Match Reports 07/08
Swindon Town 0 - Brighton HA 3
DAVE Byrne has warned his misfiring Town squad their Swindon futures could be in real jeopardy - insisting his under 18 side would have given Brighton a tougher time on Saturday. more...
Stfc News Headlines
Seagulls boss plays down promotion
BRIGHTON and Hove Albion boss Dean Wilkins insists there is too much of the season left to start labelling anyone as promotion or relegation contenders - despite seeing his side embarrass Town on Saturday. more...
Fitton claims takeover will be done today
ANDREW Fitton believes today will finally mark the start of a new era at the County Ground - while 17-year-old starlet Ben Tozer looks set for a £1.1million move to Newcastle United. more...
This has to be a low point – Injury adds to the misery for skipper
HASNEY Aljofree has slammed Town's Brighton debacle as not good enough for the Conference' league after becoming the latest to fall under the County Ground injury jinx. more...
Bodin's mixed feelings as Tozer is latest to fly nest
PAUL Bodin admits that Premier League interest in some of Town's hottest property has left him with mixed feelings - as he dreams of a return to the good old days. more...
Wray insists 'no need to worry'
JEREMY Wray has reassured Town fans the takeover deal will "definitely be signed by tomorrow". more...
Swindon Business Headlines
Pessimistic outlook for the South West
Confidence levels among entrepreneurs in the South West have taken a knock during the course of 2007, according to the latest results from Small Business Confidence Index by Bank of Scotland Business Banking. more...
UK will get help from emerging economies
The CBI has downgraded its forecast for UK growth in 2008 for the third quarter running, due to continuing credit market difficulties and record oil price rises, allied to weaker domestic and global demand. more...
Take a snap and win a hamper
Marlborough Chamber of Commerce and Marlborough Christmas Lights Association are offering photographers the chance to win a hamper full of goodies from fine food outlet The Food Gallery. more...
Big Three ride into town
UK Trade & Investment South West has boosted its ranks with three new International Trade Advisers to help the region's businesses spread their wings overseas. more...
Guiding light for the Hidden Brewery
The multi award-winning Hidden Brewery in Wiltshire is celebrating the news that both of its pubs, The Bell Inn, Wylye and The Cornubia, Bristol, and the Brewery have all been added to CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 2008. more...
Swindon Football
FOOTBALL: Super Sam settles a dire derby
TWO moments of magic from Sam Allison ignited an otherwise dull Wiltshire derby as Chippenham Town rose to the Southern League summit with a deserved victory over rivals Swindon Supermarine. more...
FOOTBALL: Striker eyes festive goal bonanza
MATCHWINNER Sam Allison hopes his derby double will be the first of many goals for Chippenham Town over the festive season. more...
FOOTBALL: Peters fires Shrivenham into last 32 of FA Vase
ALTHOUGH nursing a sore head from the previous evening's celebrations, Shrivenham boss Pete Horwat was still on cloud nine following their 2-1 win away at Moneyfields in the FA Vase. more...
FOOTBALL: Teenager Hilder proves the hero for Highworth
DAVE Webb hailed debutant Dan Hilder after the teenager scored twice in Highworth Town's 4-2 victory against Badshot Lea in the Hellenic League Premier Division. more...
WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: Purton hold New College
Purton almost added another top scalp to their belt when they held title contenders New College to a 1-1 draw at South Marston. more...
Swindon Ice Hockey
ICE HOCKEY: No joy in the cup for Wildcats
DEPLETED Swindon Wildcats suffered a 3-1 defeat in Guildford last night despite dominating the Knockout Cup clash. more...
Swindon News
Man cleared of rape
A man who was accused of raping a 14-year-old girl has been cleared after two juries failed to reach verdicts on the case. more...
New attack on police pay deal
A HIGH-ranking member of Wiltshire Police Authority and a senior officer have criticised the Government over its position on police pay. more...
Man recovering after horrific attack
A FATHER-of-two was threatened with a meat cleaver and head-butted as he walked his young children to a Christmas party in Gorse Hill. more...
Concerned library users protest closure
MANY children will be deprived of a place to do their homework if Walcot Library closes, say residents. more...
Park your car in Swindon
SWINDON is the safest place in the UK to park your car a national survey has revealed. more...
Santa visits sick children
SANTA swapped his sleigh for a Harley-Davidson at the weekend to visit Swindon's Great Western Hospital bearing Christmas presents for sick youngsters. more...
Clapton coming to Swindon?
ENDURING rockers Eric Clapton and Ray Davies could be appearing at next year's Swindon Festival Of Literature. more...
Fire causes traffic chaos
A FIRE in Gorse Hill has caused problems on the roads. more...
Restoration projects allows fish to swim freely
A special tunnel has been built in Swindon to allow fish to navigate along the full length of the River Ray. more...
Masked robber goes free
A masked man who armed himself with an axe before trying to rob an antique store has walked free from court. more...
A school worth its Wayte in gold
YOUNGSTERS at Catherine Wayte Primary School have been given a pat on the back for their good behaviour. more...
We are top of the car safety league
SWINDON is the safest place in the UK to park your car a national survey has revealed. more...
Gang threatens dad with cleaver
A FATHER-of-two was threatened with a meat cleaver and head-butted as he walked his young children to a Christmas party in Gorse Hill. more...
Flood report finds no plan in place
A REPORT into the summer floods which left large parts of the UK under water has found adequate measures are not in place to cope with such emergencies. more...
Will Eric Clapton come to Swindon?
ENDURING rockers Eric Clapton and Ray Davies could be appearing at next year's Swindon Festival Of Literature. more...
Don't close our library
MANY children will be deprived of a place to do their homework if Walcot Library closes, say residents. more...
Problems at the pumps?
DRIVERS in Swindon have reported that there is a shortage of diesel in the town. more...
Santa's a roaring success
SANTA swapped his sleigh for a Harley-Davidson at the weekend to visit Swindon's Great Western Hospital bearing Christmas presents for sick youngsters. more...
BNP provokes anger with leaflets
NATIONALIST party the BNP has been leafleting homes across Calne as part of a massive campaign. more...
Man cleared of raping 14-year-old girl
A MAN accused of raping a 14-year-old girl has been cleared after two juries failed to reach verdicts. more...
Man robbed of mobile phone
A MAN has been attacked in Gorse Hill and robbed of his mobile phone. more...
Fight post office closures, says leader
CLOSING any post office in Wiltshire would be a major blow to the community it serves, a Wiltshire politician has said. more...
Fire causes traffic chaos
A FIRE in Gorse Hill has caused problems on the roads. more...
Works will affect weekend trains
IF you're planning to travel home for Christmas this weekend, be aware that engineering work will affect trains between Cheltenham and Bristol Parkway. more...
Highworth pupils sent home
Pupils at Highworth Warneford School are being sent home this afternoon, due to a broken heating system. more...
18-year-old found dead
AN 18-year-old man died in Bradenstoke on Saturday night. more...
Horses and bookmaker's shop saved as fires strike
FIREFIGHTERS were quick off the mark when a blaze gutted a bookmaker's shop and damaged several flats in Gorse Hill. more...
Review highlights need to combat future flood risk
THE summer floods were a wake-up call and we must ensure there is not a repeat of the devastation. more...
Mbros get into gear for Christmas fundraiser
A COMPANY from Swindon is holding a fundraising day for the NSPCC. more...
Swindon Rugby
RUGBY: Bassett slip to second defeat
WOOTTON Bassett lost only their second league game of the season, going down 15-12 away at Oakmedians in Southern Counties South. more...
RUGBY: College rue early mistakes
SWINDON College Old Boys never recovered from handing Phoenix an early lead as they went down 16-10 at home in the Berks, Bucks and Oxon Premier. more...
RUGBY: Fairford throw away victory
FAIRFORD contrived to throw away a certain victory in injury-time as they drew 5-5 against Calne on Saturday. more...
RUGBY: Minety still in control at the top
MINETY increased their lead at the top of Dorset & Wilts One North with a 24-12 win at home against high-flying Cooper Avon Tyres. more...
Swindon Xmas Tree Gallery
Gordon Dickinson's tree
This brightly lit tree stands in Gordon Dickinson's front garden, in Penhill more...
Elaine Parkhill's tree
This festive tree covered in lights was sent in by Elaine Parkhill more...
Hornsby family tree
Alison Hornsby, of Stratton, sent in this picture of her family's festive fir more...
Lou Sherwood's tree
This elegant white tree is sat in Lou Sherwood's living room more...
Sam Holmes' tree
Sam Holmes, of Park North, is feeling festive with this pretty Christmas tree. more...
Margaret Binns' tree
Margaret Binns from Swindon has a very glowing tree more...
Julie Wright's tree
Julie Wright from Haydon Wick has certainly made the most out of her tree more...
Shelly Baker's tree
This red and gold tree was sent in by Shelly Baker, of Liden more...
Times Football
Freshford book Wilts Junior Cup place
FRESHFORD United progressed to the next round of the Wilts Junior Cup after they overcame Oaksey FC 5-1. more...
Times General Sport
Tonight’s pool fixtures
Trowbridge Pool League fixtures for Monday December 17: more...
Festive racing at Wincanton
HORSE RACING: Boxing Day at Wincanton is always the highlight of the Somerset racecourse’s racing calendar, and their biggest crowd puller. more...
Times Wiltshire News
Councillors set to back health project
COUNCILLORS are expected to give the green light to fund the development of a project aiming to making Wiltshire the healthiest county in England by 2014. more...
Send us your wintry photos
THE mild conditions of early winter have been forgotten as ice and frost have established themselves in the run-up to Christmas in Wiltshire. more...
21,200 gift boxes collected in Wiltshire
A TOTAL of 21,200 gift-filled shoeboxes donated by people from across Wiltshire are now on their way to reach children in Belarus, Bosnia, Romania and Ukraine, thanks to Operation Christmas Child. more...
Trowbridge News
Elderly show off their artistic skills
ELDERLY people at Ravenscroft Care Home have been making mosaic pictures as part of a project funded by West Wiltshire District Council. more...
Tailbacks after three-car crash
A THREE-CAR collision on the A350 Yarnbrook has caused major delays this afternoon. more...
Masked axeman escapes jail term
A MASKED man who armed himself with an axe before trying to rob an antique store in Trowbridge has walked free from court. more...
Westbury News
'Alien' car sales plan supported
PLANS for a car sales and commercial van hire centre have been given the go-ahead by West Wiltshire district councillors. more...
Wiltshire News
Military children being shortchanged on education
The Government is not just failing military families with accom- modation and over inquests - the children of servicemen are being shortchanged at school too. more...
Pool House Blaze
At approximately 21:40 hrs on Saturday, Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a fire in a wooden lean-to, used as a swimming pool pump room. more...
Motorcross track burgled
Offenders broke into a motorcross track in Winterbourne Gunner over the weekend. more...
Restoration work underway
Wells Cathedral stonemasons have begun work on the restoration and conservation of Salisbury Cathedral. more...
Woman's arm saved after dog attack
Surgery to save the right arm of a kennel worker whose left arm was amputated after she was mauled by a rottweiler has been successful. more...
Health Partnership subject to negligence action
THE parents of a teenage girl who left a psychiatric hospital and committed suicide off a multi-storey car park say they will take action against the people responsible for her care. more...
Councillors set to back health project
COUNCILLORS are expected to give the green light to fund the development of a project aiming to making Wiltshire the healthiest county in England by 2014. more...
Melksham school closes after water main burst
A PRIMARY school had to turn children away when they arrived for lessons this morning after their water supply was cut off. more...
Crash victim may sue council
RETIRED professional driver Ron Collier is threatening to sue Wiltshire County Council unless it pays for damage to his car when it ran into a tree across a road. more...
Operation Christmas Child successful
A TOTAL of 21,200 gift-filled shoeboxes donated by people from across Wiltshire are now on their way to reach children in Belarus, Bosnia, Romania and Ukraine, thanks to Operation Christmas Child. more...
Man identified
POLICE have identified the body of a man found dead at Bradenstoke, near Lyneham, on Friday night as 18-year-old Stewart Aitken, from Wootton Bassett. more...
Exercise care with your festive candles
It's hard to believe but nationally more than 5 fires a day are started by a small flame from a candle. more...
Partnership means improved service
Wiltshire County Council and Wiltshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) have held their second meeting as part of their drive for an improved partnership. more...
Woottonbassett News
Looking for a new home
GORGEOUS cat Max is looking for a new family in time for Christmas. more...
Flood plan presented
WESSEX Water has presented its plans to alleviate flooding problems in New Road, Wootton Bassett. more...
Youth Minor League News
Chippenham Town book cup place
UNDER NINES: Chippenham Town Youth played some excellent football against a resolute AFC Calne team who defended admirably in Saturday’s Under Nines League Cup tie. more...
Bartley leads Highbury goal spree
UNDER 10s: Warminster Highbury A proved too strong for an AFC Corsham Leopards side that was not at the races for yesterday’s Under 10s League Cup tie. more...
Morris hits first half hat-trick
UNDER 11s: Trowbridge Town Youth A controlled their Under 11s League Cup game against Chippenham Town Youth White from the start and ran out 6-0 winners. more...
Westbury through in extra-time
UNDER 12s: Westbury Youth A took a 2-0 lead at the break in their Under 12s League Cup match at Frome Collegians, who hit back in the second half to take the game into extra-time. more...
Melksham Town see off Park rivals
UNDER 13s: Jack Gattiker, Kieran Gill and Jordan Phillips scored for Melksham Town Youth Red in their 3-1 home win against local rivals Melksham Park 2nds in the Under 13s League Cup. more...
Trowbridge Town edge out neighbours
UNDER 14s: In a hard fought Under 14s League Cup derby cup match, Trowbridge Town took the lead against Trowbridge Wanderers after ten minutes with a sweeping move culminating with a first time finish from winger Jack Miluk. more...
Bradford Blues edge out team-mates
UNDER 15s: Bradford Blues started their Under 15s League Cup match against club--mates Bradford Whites positively, with a shot immediately from the kick-off. more...
Villagers win with second half goal burst
UNDER 16s: AFC Calne held their second in the table visitors Worton and Cheverell Yellows to a goal-less first half in their Under 16s League Cup before Worton went on to score four with no reply after the break. more...
Salisbury Journal News
Airport expansion challenged
NEW Forest National Park Authority bosses have applied to the High Court in an attempt to halt plans for the expansion of Bournemouth Airport. more...
Camilla praises Bulford soldiers
THE Duchess of Cornwall paid an emotional tribute to the bravery of soldiers from 4th Battalion The Rifles when she visited them at Bulford Camp and presented them with their operational medals. more...
Salisbury Journal Sport
Boxing Day game now all-ticket
SALISBURY City's Blue Square Premier match at home to Weymouth on Wednesday, December 26 (Boxing Day, 3pm) is now all-ticket. more...
New date for City reserves
SALISBURY City reserves will now play Cobham Sports away on Saturday (December 22). Kick off is 3pm. more...
Double defeat for City youngsters
SALISBURY City's under 18s lost 2-1 at home to Eastleigh in Saturday's South West Couties Youth League Cup Group A match. more...
Swindon Advertiser Business
Guiding light for the Hidden Brewery
The multi award-winning Hidden Brewery in Wiltshire is celebrating the news that both of its pubs, The Bell Inn, Wylye and The Cornubia, Bristol, and the Brewery have all been added to CAMRA's Good Beer Guide 2008. more...
Take a snap and win a hamper
Marlborough Chamber of Commerce and Marlborough Christmas Lights Association are offering photographers the chance to win a hamper full of goodies from fine food outlet The Food Gallery. more...
Big Three ride into town
UK Trade & Investment South West has boosted its ranks with three new International Trade Advisers to help the region's businesses spread their wings overseas. more...
Swindon Advertiser News
Horses and bookmaker's shop saved as fires strike
FIREFIGHTERS were quick off the mark when a blaze gutted a bookmaker's shop and damaged several flats in Gorse Hill. more...
Community spirit gives youngsters a festive treat
A PARTY made Christmas extra special for a group of children. more...
Highworth pupils sent home
Pupils at Highworth Warneford School are being sent home this afternoon, due to a broken heating system. more...
Friends pay tribute to man killed in A419 crash
PINO Mazzotta was trying to get home when his life was cut tragically short after a Christmas party. more...
Review highlights need to combat future flood risk
THE summer floods were a wake-up call and we must ensure there is not a repeat of the devastation. more...
Mbros get into gear for Christmas fundraiser
A COMPANY from Swindon is holding a fundraising day for the NSPCC. more...
Flood report finds no plan in place
A REPORT into the summer floods which left large parts of the UK under water has found adequate measures are not in place to cope with such emergencies. more...
Fire causes traffic chaos
Email us your pictures of the fire. more...
Will Eric Clapton come to Swindon?
ENDURING rockers Eric Clapton and Ray Davies could be appearing at next year's Swindon Festival Of Literature. more...
Don't close our library
MANY children will be deprived of a place to do their homework if Walcot Library closes, say residents. more...
Problems at the pumps?
DRIVERS in Swindon have reported that there is a shortage of diesel in the town. more...
Santa's a roaring success
SANTA swapped his sleigh for a Harley-Davidson at the weekend to visit Swindon's Great Western Hospital bearing Christmas presents for sick youngsters. more...
BNP provokes anger with leaflets
NATIONALIST party the BNP has been leafleting homes across Calne as part of a massive campaign. more...
Man cleared of raping 14-year-old girl
A MAN accused of raping a 14-year-old girl has been cleared after two juries failed to reach verdicts. more...
18-year-old found dead
Man robbed of mobile phone
A MAN has been attacked in Gorse Hill and robbed of his mobile phone. more...
Fight post office closures, says leader
CLOSING any post office in Wiltshire would be a major blow to the community it serves, a Wiltshire politician has said. more...
Diesel shortage sparks panic at pumps
DRIVERS panic-buying diesel could leave the pumps dry in Swindon. more...
Works will affect weekend trains
IF you're planning to travel home for Christmas this weekend, be aware that engineering work will affect trains between Cheltenham and Bristol Parkway. more...
The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News
Looking for a new home
GORGEOUS cat Max is looking for a new family in time for Christmas. more...
Nettleton Shop one of country's best
Nettleton Village Post Office and Shop has been shortlisted at the country's best shop and post office following scores of letters of support from villagers. more...
Fire causes traffic chaos
A FIRE in Gorse Hill has caused problems on the roads. more...
ASDA appeals council refusal
PROPOSALS for a major regeneration project in Chippenham are set to go before a government inspector. more...
Keep fit in the new year
Keeping your new year resolution just got a little bit easier. more...
Operation Christmas Child successful
A TOTAL of 21,200 gift-filled shoeboxes donated by people from across Wiltshire are now on their way to reach children in Belarus, Bosnia, Romania and Ukraine, thanks to Operation Christmas Child. more...
Flood plan presented
WESSEX Water has presented its plans to alleviate flooding problems in New Road, Wootton Bassett. more...
Motorcross track burgled
Offenders broke into a motorcross track in Winterbourne Gunner over the weekend. more...
New attack on police pay deal
A HIGH-ranking member of Wiltshire Police Authority and a senior officer have criticised the Government over its position on police pay. more...
Restoration work underway
Wells Cathedral stonemasons have begun work on the restoration and conservation of Salisbury Cathedral. more...
Clapton coming to Swindon?
ENDURING rockers Eric Clapton and Ray Davies could be appearing at next year's Swindon Festival Of Literature. more...
Melksham school closes after water main burst
A PRIMARY school had to turn children away when they arrived for lessons this morning after their water supply was cut off. more...
Woman's arm saved after dog attack
Surgery to save the right arm of a kennel worker whose left arm was amputated after she was mauled by a rottweiler has been successful. more...
Councillors set to back health project
COUNCILLORS are expected to give the green light to fund the development of a project aiming to making Wiltshire the healthiest county in England by 2014. more...
Man recovering after horrific attack
A FATHER-of-two was threatened with a meat cleaver and head-butted as he walked his young children to a Christmas party in Gorse Hill. more...
Concerned library users protest closure
MANY children will be deprived of a place to do their homework if Walcot Library closes, say residents. more...
Man identified
POLICE have identified the body of a man found dead at Bradenstoke, near Lyneham, on Friday night as 18-year-old Stewart Aitken, from Wootton Bassett. more...
Masked robber goes free
A masked man who armed himself with an axe before trying to rob an antique store has walked free from court. more...
Military children being shortchanged on education
The Government is not just failing military families with accom- modation and over inquests - the children of servicemen are being shortchanged at school too. more...
Exercise care with your festive candles
It's hard to believe but nationally more than 5 fires a day are started by a small flame from a candle. more...
Park your car in Swindon
SWINDON is the safest place in the UK to park your car a national survey has revealed. more...
Betsy-May wins national competition
PROMISING young artist Betsy-May Houghton has won a nationwide Morrisons Christmas Design competition. more...
Santa visits sick children
SANTA swapped his sleigh for a Harley-Davidson at the weekend to visit Swindon's Great Western Hospital bearing Christmas presents for sick youngsters. more...
Restoration projects allows fish to swim freely
A special tunnel has been built in Swindon to allow fish to navigate along the full length of the River Ray. more...
Man cleared of rape
A man who was accused of raping a 14-year-old girl has been cleared after two juries failed to reach verdicts on the case. more...
Love Food, Hate Waste
A THIRD of the food we buy ends up in the bin and it is completely unnecessary waste, says Wiltshire County Council. more...
Crews save family from swimming pool-room blaze
THREE adults and a child were led to safety by fire crews from Corsham on Saturday night after the swimming pool room at their home in Neston went up in flames. more...
Crash victim may sue council
RETIRED professional driver Ron Collier is threatening to sue Wiltshire County Council unless it pays for damage to his car when it ran into a tree across a road. more...
Pensioners raise money for Bobby van
FESTIVE pensioners at Penn Court Retirement developments in Calne raised over £250 on Thursday. more...
Health Partnership subject to negligence action
THE parents of a teenage girl who left a psychiatric hospital and committed suicide off a multi-storey car park say they will take action against the people responsible for her care. more...
Partnership means improved service
Wiltshire County Council and Wiltshire Primary Care Trust (PCT) have held their second meeting as part of their drive for an improved partnership. more...
Pool House Blaze
At approximately 21:40 hrs on Saturday, Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a fire in a wooden lean-to, used as a swimming pool pump room. more...
The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald Sport
Minety 24, Cooper Avon Tyres 12
Rugby: There were plenty of fireworks when Cooper Avon Tyres visited league leaders Minety for a pre-Christmas showdown. more...
Adams: We showed our character
Ross Adams believes Chippenham Town showed their character in Saturday's 2-0 win at Swindon Supermarine. more...
Calne 2nd 22, Minety 2nd 0
Rugby: Calne (2XV) Crusaders, sponsored by the Spice of Bengal met Minety (2XV) in a top of the table clash at the Recreation Ground (Calne) on Saturday, with the winner being able to sit proudly at the top of the Dorset & Wilts 3 (North) League. more...
Bluebirds set to face strong Swindon side
Swindon Town have named a strong squad for their trip to Chippenham Town tomorrow. more...
Devizes 2nd 62, Swindon College 2nd 0
Rugby: Devizes completed the double against lowly placed Swindon College whitewashing them at home. more...
'It was great to complete 90 minutes' - Iain Harvey
The last time I played 90 minutes in the league was against King's Lynn back in October so it was great to finally do it again on Saturday and win 2-0 at Swindon Supermarine. more...
'Nothing will stop us now' - Wray
Jeremy Wray says nothing will surprise the new board when they finally take over at Swindon Town. more...
Mings relishing tough Town test
Adie Mings says his Chippenham Town side can take inspiration from facing a strong Swindon Town side tonight. more...
Wiltshire Times News
21,200 gift boxes collected in Wiltshire
A TOTAL of 21,200 gift-filled shoeboxes donated by people from across Wiltshire are now on their way to reach children in Belarus, Bosnia, Romania and Ukraine, thanks to Operation Christmas Child. more...
Send us your wintry photos
THE mild conditions of early winter have been forgotten as ice and frost have established themselves in the run-up to Christmas in Wiltshire. more...
School shuts after water main bursts
A PRIMARY school had to turn children away when they arrived for lessons this morning after their water supply was cut off. more...
Wiltshire veg 'back from the dead'
A NUMBER of rare Wiltshire vegetable varieties have been named among 800 species highlighted as being brought back from the verge of extinction by a charity. more...
Four in court after city centre disorder
FOUR teenagers from west Wiltshire have appeared in court in connection with a serious disorder in Kingsmead Square in Bath in September. more...
Tailbacks after three-car crash
A THREE-CAR collision on the A350 Yarnbrook has caused major delays this afternoon. more...
Asda appeals after plan refusal
PROPOSALS for a major regeneration project in Chippenham are set to go before a government inspector. more...
Car overturns on icy road
POLICE closed a road outside Bradford on Avon last night when a car overturned after hitting some ice. more...
Charity sends Xmas wishes from 5,000 miles away!
SENDING Christmas cards to friends and relatives in the UK from 5,000 miles away hardly seems like an economical thing to do. more...
Council backs canal plan
A CHARITY that wants to restore a canal through the centre of Melksham has received a boost from a town council committee. more...
Candle risk warning after fire alert
FIRE chiefs are warning people about the risks of using candles in the home, following a fire in a village near Trowbridge on Saturday. more...
Masked axeman escapes jail term
A MASKED man who armed himself with an axe before trying to rob an antique store in Trowbridge has walked free from court. more...
Town's festive fun time
A COMMUNITY were getting their skates on this week for a festive celebration of Christmas in Westbury. more...
Duo set for rally challenge
WHILE many people tuck into their turkey left-overs on Boxing Day, two Trowbridge friends will be setting off for Timbuktu. more...
Free legal clinic expands
LOCAL law firm Goughs is extending its free legal drop-in clinic to families in Calne. more...
Police authority 'performing well'
WILTSHIRE Police Authority is performing well, according to a report released yesterday by the Audit Commission. more...
Police crackdown on mini-bikes
POLICE are cracking down on youths riding mini motorbikes in the Hill Rise area of Chippenham after calls from angry residents. more...
Chamber hits out over Asda plan
THE president of Melksham's Chamber of Commerce has hit back at Asda's suggestion that it overwhelmingly supports the supermarket's plans to build a new store on land off the A350. more...
'Alien' car sales plan supported
PLANS for a car sales and commercial van hire centre have been given the go-ahead by West Wiltshire district councillors. more...
Wiltshire Times Sport
Freshford book Wilts Junior Cup place
FRESHFORD United progressed to the next round of the Wilts Junior Cup after more...
Sports through in extra-time
FROME Town Sports were made to fight all the way by Merriott Rovers in their more...
Barkley signs for Bradford
MIDFIELDER Peter Barkley has left Frome Town and signed for Toolstation more...
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