Stories for 28 December 2007

Angling

Devizes bid for national final place

WITH Christmas now behind us local teams will now be making preparations for the Winter League National semi-finals which take place in March.  more...

Chippenham drawn against Burnhamand South Cerney

THE Angling Times/VDE Supercup has been a competition which in the past has attracted a number of local West Country teams to enter but it seems that there are fewer taking part in the 2008 competition.  more...

Bradford News

Boxing Day boules tradition

THE west Wiltshire village of Holt mixes traditional English and continental culture on Boxing Day, when villagers turn out for the annual boules match on the village green and watch the Morris Men perform.  more...

Calne News

Tiny tot defeats all odds

Little Piper Revere may be given the gift of hearing in 2008 after being put on the list for a cochlear implant.  more...

Chippenham News

Festive Appeal for Air Ambulance

Traffic Officers from the Highways Agency have raised over £200 for Wiltshire Air Ambulance through a festive appeal at their Stanton St Quinton Outstation.  more...

Supporters line streets for hunt

HUNDREDS of supporters gathered for the annual Avon Vale Hunt as it passed through Lacock on Boxing Day.  more...

Christmas surprise for couple

THOMAS Oliver Martin was born on Christmas Day, a week early.  more...

Anger over supermarket parking decision

THE daughter of a Sainsbury's sales assistant said she was angry to learn supermarket bosses had axed parking spaces for staff over the holiday season.  more...

Chippenham Sunday League News

Box Rovers bid for top spot

PREMIER DIVISION: After four weeks of disruption to the fixture programme caused by waterlogged and frozen pitches and a couple of cup weekends, the Robson Taylor, Chippenham Sunday League will be hoping to finish 2007 on a high note.   more...

The Ship set sail on double mission

DIVISION ONE: Leaders The Ship return to action this weekend after having a free Sunday last week when Lee Hayward’s side visit Cuttle Lane where they will face a Biddestone Arms outfit they have already beaten once this team.  more...

Hullavington have chance of swift revenge

DIVISION TWO: Even though the top three teams are sitting out this weekend’s round of fixtures, they will remain in exactly the same positions as they were prior to kick-off.  more...

Devizes rivals meet in derby showdown

DIVISION THREE: There are a number of intriguing clashes in Division Three where the match of the day is undoubtedly the game at Green Lane, Devizes, where fourth placed AFC Bell host local rivals The Crown FC who will be keen to return to winning ways after suffering their first defeat in nine games last Sunday when they lost 1-0 against the Bell’s bitter rivals AFC Melksham.   more...

Rangers could lose place at the top

DIVISION FOUR: Division Four could have new leaders come Sunday afternoon.  more...

Corsham News

Teen steals from church appeal fund

A TEENAGE thief from Corsham pleaded guilty to two charges of theft and one of burglary after stealing money meant for a roof appeal at St Cyriac's Church in Lacock.  more...

Hundreds turn out for hunt

CROWDS of onlookers came out to watch the Avon Vale Hunt as it rode through Lacock on Boxing Day.  more...

Devizes News

Rising Sun or Lion?

THERE is controversy over one of the oldest pictures of Devizes, which is on show at an exhibition in Wiltshire Heritage Museum.  more...

Career changes open opportunities

GAZETTE and Herald editor Gary Lawrence used his own experience as an example that whatever choices you make in life need not be the last word on your career.  more...

Kids coping with divorce

CHRISTMAS is a time for families to get together, which makes it all too poignant for children whose parents are divorced.  more...

Gazette Chippenham Town Fc

Metitiri’s disappointment at dismissal

Kes Metitiri says he was only defending his teammates and didn't deserve to be sent off in Chippenham Town's 1-0 win over Mangotsfield United on Boxing Day.  more...

Gazette Film Reviews

Smith's struggle ruined by zombie battle

I am Legend BASED on Richard Math-eson's 1954 novel, which inspired the films The Last Man On Earth and The Omega Man, this is a post-apocalyptic thriller about the last remaining survivor of a terrible man-made catastrophe.  more...

Haunting, deeply moving tale of redemption

The Kite Runner (12A: Drama. Directed by Marc Forster. Running time: 127 minutes.  more...

Gazette Obituaries

Margaret Wright

WITTY Margaret Wright died just days after her 105th birthday at her Calne nursing home.  more...

Gazette Theatre & Arts

Revamped theatre brings you closer to the action

The Ustinov, Theatre Royal Bath's second space, will officially re-open on February 23, following a £1.5million, 15-month refurbishment.  more...

Cinderella roars into the naughty Twenties

Chippenham sixth former Phoebe Kemp has a starring role in her debut performance with Bath Drama at the Rondo Theatre, Larkhall, Bath in the new year.  more...

Wash away post Christmas blues

To help wash away the post Christmas blues Pewsey Vale Amateur Dramatic Society will be performing Robinson Crusoe and the Pirates as its New Year pantomime.  more...

Kev'S Van Appeal News

Kev's raring to rev up new van

YOUTH worker Kev Whitehorn is looking forward to using his new van, bought with money raised by the Gazette's Kev's Van Appeal.  more...

Letters

In support or not?

As a Wiltshire sub postmaster who has been fortunate not to be affected by the cull of local post offices in the area, I was pleased to see the publicity regarding those unfortunate sub postmasters who are scheduled to close.  more...

Walk was a success

On December 14, at Malmesbury Town Hall, I organised a presentation evening, which was the result of my 50th birthday 50-mile sponsored charity walk from Malmesbury to the Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford.  more...

Closures are a huge blow to our community

Your coverage of the proposed closure of post offices in North Wiltshire was both encouraging and inevitable.  more...

Lights to be proud of

Congratulations are due to all those involved in the lighting of Devizes town centre, for the colour and sparkle of the street decorations this Christmas, which have really made a wintry scene so much more cheerful.  more...

Thanks for kindness

May I take this opportunity to thank all of you who made a donation in John Hill's memory following his recent passing. A total of £845 was collected at his funeral.  more...

Praise for bridge

The road bridge at Cowbridge on the B4042 Swindon to Malmesbury road has re-opened with single-lane traffic, controlled by traffic lights.  more...

Fireworks warning

As New Year celebrations approach, guide dog and other assistance dog owners are becoming increasingly worried about the safety of their dogs, many of whom find the loud bangs associated with fireworks too much to bear.  more...

LETTER OF THE WEEK

It is a pleasure to see Marlborough lit up so splendidly and to enjoy the decorations and displays in many shop windows.  more...

MP was disinterested in our rail woes

I am a regular user of the First Great Western rail service between Chippenham and Paddington.  more...

Food days gone by

With the proliferation of fast food outlets now in Devizes, it's worth noting that, long before the days of the ubiquitous sandwich bars, burger joints and pizza parlours, there was no shortage of lovely grub to be had here.  more...

Help daffodil appeal

I am appealing for your readers' help to make a difference to families coping with cancer. We really need people in Wiltshire to take a box of our daffodil pins into their workplace to sell' for our Great Daffodil Appeal during the spring.  more...

Run for a charity

We are hoping that readers might consider offering their support to a worthy cause by signing up for next year's Nationwide Bath Half Marathon on behalf of a local charity.  more...

A marathon effort

The London Marathon is a major date in the running calendar and it would be fantastic if you could take up the challenge for Leonard Cheshire Disability.  more...

Malmesbury News

Crocus focus triumphs

MALMESBURY photographer Kevin Howchin has been recognised for his work in this year's Royal Horticultural Society's photographic competition.  more...

Marlborough News

New leader comes to rescue of Guides

THE Guides group in Marlborough has been saved following an appeal in the Gazette to find a new leader.  more...

Baby arrives after 20-mile dash

CHRISTMAS Day baby Toby Hawkins arrived after his parents made a 20-mile 6am dash from their Burbage home to the Great Western Hospital.  more...

Melksham News

Police make festive arrests

POLICE have revealed details of two arrests in Melksham town centre over the festive break.  more...

Asda hits back at Black Farmer

A ROW has erupted between a supermarket chain and a Tory politician who criticised their practices.  more...

New Forest News

Libraries seal of approval

HAMPSHIRE'S libraries have something to shout about. A new survey shows more than nine out of ten customers rating them as good or very good.  more...

Hunting lives on in the New Forest

WHEN the Government banned fox hunting two years ago many thought the traditions of bright scarlet jackets, white jodhpurs, horns and horses may be in danger of dying out.  more...

Readerspics

Boxing Day sunrise

Sunrise over Burden Close in Stratton St Margaret on Boxing Day morning, 2007, as pictured by Graham Kew  more...

Woodstock Park

A foggy Sunday ramble in Woodstock Park, pictured by Caroline Black  more...

Misty day

Mist in Woodstock, pictured by Caroline Black  more...

Tree

Stewart Greenwood took this artistic picture  more...

Early evening skies

Caroline Black took this picture of early evening skies across Swindon, December 2007  more...

Skyscape

Swindon skyscape, Dec 2007, by Caroline Black  more...

Snow

Marion Lea took this picture of snow in the Railway Village  more...

Snow

Marion Lea's picture of snow in the Railway Village  more...

Snowy footprints

Footprints on a snowy day in the Railway Village, by Marion Lea  more...

Salisbury News

Co-op raiders in two car crashes

A CAR stolen overnight from a garage in Amesbury was later used in a raid at the town's Co-op supermarket before being involved in two crashes.  more...

Crackdown on Salisbury Plain lawbreakers

A MAJOR police campaign is being operated on Salisbury Plain to combat a rising tide of crime and antisocial behaviour.  more...

Stfc News Headlines

Byrne: 'Blackburn is staying put'

CARETAKER manager Dave Byrne has dismissed speculation linking Chris Blackburn with a move to Blue Square Premier outfit Forest Green Rovers, insisting the central defender is "going nowhere".  more...

Paynter targets return to form

HITTING his first senior hat-trick on his full home debut ensured Billy Paynter instant hero status at the County Ground in his bid to put a nightmare year behind him.  more...

Easton: 'the belief is back'

CRAIG Easton insists belief has finally returned to the County Ground and says a late surge into the promotion frame is still a realistic ambition.  more...

SWINDON TOWN: Fitton - no promises!

ANDREW Fitton has urged Town fans not to expect too much too soon as he bids to reignite a County Ground love story for the many "lost" supporters.  more...

Swindon Business Headlines

Swindon business in co-operation

Whether it's decorating a care home, clearing up a local churchyard or building a ferret run, the community spirit of staff colleagues at The Midcounties Co-operative, which involves business in Swindon, knows no bounds.  more...

Late payments will hit small business

e-bcm, the on-line credit checking and financial management service for small businesses is warning that the continued failure to tighten up on late payments to small businesses is heightening the risk of the UK economy spiraling into a recession in 2008.  more...

Swindon Eating Out

Simple and without any fuss

The Crown Hotel, Wooten Bassett IT was midweek and we couldn't face cooking so off we drove to Wootton Bassett.  more...

Swindon Football

Paget targets derby double

JOHN Paget has warned rivals Highworth Town to underestimate his men at their peril as Fairford go in search of a derby double over their rivals at the Elms tomorrow.  more...

Bassett look for derby joy

PAUL Burke is hoping to extend Chris Pethick's derby hoodoo when his Wootton Bassett side host Purton at Rylands Way tomorrow.  more...

Swindon Ice Hockey

ICE HOCKEY: Pete goes back to the day job after GB woe

PETER Russell is hoping to put the nightmare of the Under 20 World Ice Hockey Championships firmly to the back of his mind as he prepares his Swindon npower Wildcats for a festive double this weekend.  more...

Swindon Music

The Sex Pistols Experience at 12 Bar Swindon on January 12

Members of a Sex Pistols tribute band are to star in an Alan Parker movie called Who Killed Nancy?  more...

Review Blaze Bayley

Review Blaze featuring Blaze Bayley former lead singer with rock legends Iron Maiden.  more...

Chip Bailey and Bob Bowles at The Rolleston Swindon on January 4

Friday January 4 Old pals Chip Bailey and Bob Bowles have got back together for a New Year extravaganza with Mr Blues Bob on guitar and Mr Percussion on drums.  more...

Fry play at The 12 Bar on January 5

Sat January 5 Swindon band Fry led by Nick Gregorace are playing at the 12 Bar, Westcott Place, Faringdon Road in Swindon on Saturday January 5.  more...

Swindon News

Garrod family offers tribute

The familiy of Chris Garrod who died tragically on Christmas Day, has offered the following tribute: "Chris was a great son, grandson and brother. He was a typical 17-year-old who was mischievous and had his moments but was loved by so many people. He will be sorely missed.  more...

Have you seen any tree sparrows ?

Wildlife charities are appealing to bird watchers and walkers in Hampshire to report any sightings of tree sparrows.  more...

Teenager accused of stealing lager

A teenager is to face trial by jury accused of robbing a man of a crate of lager shortly after assaulting a second man.  more...

Man faces two counts of assault

A 33-year-old man is to face trial by judge and jury after denying two counts of assault on the same day.  more...

Teenagers accused of robberies

A pair of teenagers are facing the prospect of jail after admitting carrying out robberies on the same day.  more...

Council targets illegal pet poo dumping

SECRET cameras are being positioned across Swindon to catch dog owners and businesses dumping their pet's poo in public bins.  more...

Uni set to pull out of town in summer

SWINDON'S difficult relationship with the University of Bath could be over by the summer, it has been revealed.  more...

Man denies assault charges

A 33-year-old man is to face trial by judge and jury after denying two counts of assault on the same day.  more...

Students inspired by Colin

THE captivating tale of a 20-year-old whose life was dramatically altered in a diving accident has prompted a school to raise money in his honour.  more...

'It's time to work together on homes'

ARGUMENTS over the amount of money the Government gives Swindon need settling now - before the town is earmarked for 40,000 more homes.  more...

COUNTY NEWS: Teen stole church funds

A TEENAGE thief stole money from a church roof fund over five months, a court heard.  more...

'They give up Christmas so we can have one'

CHAOTIC lives found fleeting calm this festive season thanks to the charity Christmas Care.  more...

Uni set to pull out of town in summer

SWINDON'S difficult relationship with the University of Bath could be over by the summer, it has been revealed.  more...

Teen denies lager robbery

A TEENAGER is to face trial by jury accused of robbing a man of a crate of lager shortly after assaulting a second man.  more...

Hotel plans may hit town centre

BACKING for a 102-bedroom hotel in north Swindon could scupper town centre regeneration, councillors have been warned.  more...

COUNTY NEWS: Woman shaken by raid

A WOMAN is being comforted by relatives after she was tied up by a raider who stole cash from the Chippenham newsagents where she worked.  more...

Especially good news for school

A SPECIAL school is celebrating the results of a successful Ofsted report this week.  more...

House prices are still on the rise

HOUSE prices in Swindon are still rising, according to the latest statistics released by Nationwide.  more...

Car burnt beyond recognition in mystery blaze

THIS was the dramatic moment Swindon firefighters battled a blaze which engulfed a car in Redposts Drive.  more...

Times Football

Fey targets early return

FROME Town goalkeeper Richard Fey expects to return to action in the new year after undergoing surgery on his torn thigh muscle.  more...

Times Wiltshire News

Poll reveals Camilla split

THE Duchess of Cornwall may have won the hearts of Princes William and Harry, but when it comes to accepting her as a legitimate member of the Royal family the nation is split on whether she makes the grade, research suggests.  more...

Christmas baby boom

THREE west Wiltshire families enjoyed a Christmas with a difference after welcoming new babies into the world.  more...

Bundles of joy light up Christmas

TWO families in Chippenham got more than presents this Christmas after the arrival of their newborn babies.  more...

Billy Gilling in sentence plea

A PROLIFIC offender who carried out a series of armed raids in west and north Wiltshire is appealing against his 18-year prison sentence.  more...

Help, my fish is depressed!

FLYING pigs, moorhens acting strangely and depressed fish.  more...

Seven wards closed at RUH

SEVEN wards are closed at the Royal United Hospital in Bath as a seasonal sickness bug continues to cause havoc.  more...

Trowbridge News

Celebs in shape

DANIEL Craig and Myleene Class have come top in a poll of heavenly celebrity bodies compiled by a Wiltshire-based fitness expert enterprise.  more...

Warminster News

Demolition plan faces debate

GARAGES could be demolished in a town's conservation area to make way for homes.  more...

Frog hops it to London

A GIANT frog has made the jump from Wiltshire to London in preparation for the 2008 Year of the Frog celebrations.  more...

Wiltshire News

Large turn out for Tedworth Hunt

THERE was a large turn out of supporters with not so much as one "anti" in sight for the Tedworth Hunt Boxing Day meet.  more...

Surplus helps bulk-buy group help others

A unique community bulk buying scheme for heating oil brought festive cheer to Burbage OAPs.  more...

Dad runs to say thanks

STEVE Murphy will be going easy on the chocolates and mince pies over the holiday season in preparation for the Bath Half Marathon in March.  more...

Billy Gilling in sentence plea

A PROLIFIC offender who carried out a series of armed raids in west and north Wiltshire is appealing against his 18-year prison sentence.  more...

Youth Minor League Announcements

Wiltshire Youth Cup Draw

Wiltshire County Football Association Ltd.  more...

Under 13's County Cup Draw

Wiltshire County Football Association Ltd.  more...

Under 11's County Cup Draw

Wiltshire County Football Association Ltd.  more...

Salisbury Journal News

Libraries seal of approval

HAMPSHIRE'S libraries have something to shout about. A new survey shows more than nine out of ten customers rating them as good or very good.   more...

'My fish is depressed' - just one call dealt with by the RSPCA this year

FLYING pigs, moorhens acting strangely' and depressed fish are amongst more than a million calls dealt with by the RSPCA this year.   more...

Healthcare staff recognised for outstanding work

DORSET HealthCare NHS Foundation Trust, has recognised one individual and two staff teams for their outstanding work, as part of its quarterly staff recognition awards.   more...

Hunting lives on in the New Forest

WHEN the Government banned fox hunting two years ago many thought the traditions of bright scarlet jackets, white jodhpurs, horns and horses may be in danger of dying out.   more...

Co-op raiders in two car crashes

A CAR stolen overnight from a garage in Amesbury was later used in a raid at the town's Co-op supermarket before being involved in two crashes.   more...

Crackdown on Salisbury Plain lawbreakers

A MAJOR police campaign is being operated on Salisbury Plain to combat a rising tide of crime and antisocial behaviour.   more...

Swindon Advertiser News

House prices still rising

HOUSE prices in Swindon are still rising, according to the latest statistics released by Nationwide.   more...

Especially good news for school

A SPECIAL school is celebrating the results of a successful Ofsted report this week.   more...

Shoppers flock to bargains

MORE THAN 42,000 bargain hungry shoppers flocked to Swindon Designer Outlet in the four days leading up to Christmas.   more...

House prices are still on the rise

HOUSE prices in Swindon are still rising, according to the latest statistics released by Nationwide.   more...

Flooding to be investigated

THAMES Water is due to examine possible causes of flooding in Haydon Wick in January.   more...

Uni set to pull out of town in summer

SWINDON'S difficult relationship with the University of Bath could be over by the summer, it has been revealed.   more...

Car burnt beyond recognition in mystery blaze

THIS was the dramatic moment Swindon firefighters battled a blaze which engulfed a car in Redposts Drive.   more...

Teen denies lager robbery

A TEENAGER is to face trial by jury accused of robbing a man of a crate of lager shortly after assaulting a second man.   more...

Hotel plans may hit town centre

BACKING for a 102-bedroom hotel in north Swindon could scupper town centre regeneration, councillors have been warned.   more...

COUNTY NEWS: Woman shaken by raid

A WOMAN is being comforted by relatives after she was tied up by a raider who stole cash from the Chippenham newsagents where she worked.   more...

Local heroes named in New Year honours

THOSE who work behind the scenes have joined names in the limelight to share honours from the Queen.   more...

Beating the bullies with art

YOUNGSTERS have joined the fight to reclaim the virtual world from cyber bullies   more...

Debbie eyes up a new start

THIS time last year, mother-of-three Debbie Jackson was unemployed and facing an uncertain future with her three children.   more...

Have your equal say

RESEARCH is being carried out by Wiltshire County Council on its equal opportunities work.   more...

Man denies assault charges

A 33-year-old man is to face trial by judge and jury after denying two counts of assault on the same day.   more...

Funding crisis hits family centre

A CHARITY which means children can see their parents is in jeopardy from lack of funding.   more...

Residents get ratty over rubbish collection

RESIDENTS in Broadgreen say the streets have been infested by rats since Swindon council ditched its weekly refuse collection - and say these pictures prove it.   more...

Dishing the dirt on eateries

DINERS can see at a glance the best restaurants to visit - thanks to Swindon Council's scores on the doors initiative.   more...

Rats are plaguing our streets

RESIDENTS in Broadgreen say the streets have been infested by rats since Swindon council ditched its weekly refuse collection - and say these pictures prove it.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News

Dad runs to say thanks

STEVE Murphy will be going easy on the chocolates and mince pies over the holiday season in preparation for the Bath Half Marathon in March.   more...

Rising Sun or Lion?

THERE is controversy over one of the oldest pictures of Devizes, which is on show at an exhibition in Wiltshire Heritage Museum.   more...

Career changes open opportunities

GAZETTE and Herald editor Gary Lawrence used his own experience as an example that whatever choices you make in life need not be the last word on your career.   more...

New leader comes to rescue of Guides

THE Guides group in Marlborough has been saved following an appeal in the Gazette to find a new leader.   more...

Festive Appeal for Air Ambulance

Traffic Officers from the Highways Agency have raised over £200 for Wiltshire Air Ambulance through a festive appeal at their Stanton St Quinton Outstation.   more...

Supporters line streets for hunt

HUNDREDS of supporters gathered for the annual Avon Vale Hunt as it passed through Lacock on Boxing Day.   more...

Medics fly globe to nurse injured

A MEDICAL team based at RAF Lyneham will spend the New Year in the skies bringing injured troops back from war zones.   more...

Christmas surprise for couple

THOMAS Oliver Martin was born on Christmas Day, a week early.   more...

Kids coping with divorce

CHRISTMAS is a time for families to get together, which makes it all too poignant for children whose parents are divorced.   more...

Swindon man honoured

Swindon born and bred, Kenneth Melsom, has been awarded an MBE in the New Years Honours List.   more...

Teen steals from church appeal fund

A TEENAGE thief from Corsham pleaded guilty to two charges of theft and one of burglary after stealing money meant for a roof appeal at St Cyriac's Church in Lacock.   more...

MBE for rugby coach

England rugby coach and Colerne resident Brian Ashton is set to receive and MBE in the New Year honours list.   more...

Pets Face Firework Fear On New Year's Eve

The RSPCA is urging people to attend public new year firework displays rather than holding their own as a revealing new poll shows 57 per cent of pets are scared of fireworks.   more...

What a year that was

AS we look forward to 2008 the Gazette reviews the past year by looking back at the big stories that made the headlines.   more...

New look at farming

THE Malmesbury branch of the Young Farmers' Club has produced a diary of old photographs to celebrate its 75th year.   more...

Make Safety Your New Year’s Resolution

As 2008 approaches, most of us will be thinking about what New Year's resolutions we want to make.   more...

Surplus helps bulk-buy group help others

A unique community bulk buying scheme for heating oil brought festive cheer to Burbage OAPs.   more...

Billy Gilling in sentence plea

A PROLIFIC offender who carried out a series of armed raids in west and north Wiltshire is appealing against his 18-year prison sentence.   more...

Crocus focus triumphs

MALMESBURY photographer Kevin Howchin has been recognised for his work in this year's Royal Horticultural Society's photographic competition.   more...

Garrod family offers tribute

The familiy of Chris Garrod who died tragically on Christmas Day, has offered the following tribute:   more...

Tiny tot defeats all odds

Little Piper Revere may be given the gift of hearing in 2008 after being put on the list for a cochlear implant.   more...

Have you seen any tree sparrows ?

Wildlife charities are appealing to bird watchers and walkers in Hampshire to report any sightings of tree sparrows.   more...

New Years Honours announced

The New Year's honours list has been released. Here is a rundown of Wiltshire residents who have been named.   more...

Teenager accused of stealing lager

A teenager is to face trial by jury accused of robbing a man of a crate of lager shortly after assaulting a second man.   more...

Worton resident made MBE

WORTON resident Martin Rose was delighted to hear he had been made an MBE in the New Year Honours List.   more...

Man faces two counts of assault

A 33-year-old man is to face trial by judge and jury after denying two counts of assault on the same day.   more...

Teenagers accused of robberies

A pair of teenagers are facing the prospect of jail after admitting carrying out robberies on the same day.   more...

Uni set to pull out of town in summer

SWINDON'S difficult relationship with the University of Bath could be over by the summer, it has been revealed.   more...

Leipzig designated geocaching site

LEIPZIG Plantation on the edge of Devizes is the latest location for geocaching, an international treasure hunt.   more...

Paddington rail hero honoured

INDUSTRY chief Richard Handover who was hailed as a hero following the Paddington rail disaster in October 1999 received a CBE in the New Year's Honours.   more...

Council targets illegal pet poo dumping

SECRET cameras are being positioned across Swindon to catch dog owners and businesses dumping their pet's poo in public bins.   more...

Icing on the cake for 91-year-old MBE

Team Bath assistant coach Ivor Verdun Powell has dubbed his MBE the icing on the cake after receiving a host of awards in recent years.   more...

Baby arrives after 20-mile dash

CHRISTMAS Day baby Toby Hawkins arrived after his parents made a 20-mile 6am dash from their Burbage home to the Great Western Hospital.   more...

Disabled rights champion honoured

CHAMPION of disabled rights Rachel Hurst, of Hullavington, has been recognised for her work with a CBE in the New Year Honours List.   more...

Large turn out for Tedworth Hunt

THERE was a large turn out of supporters with not so much as one "anti" in sight for the Tedworth Hunt Boxing Day meet.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald Sport

Metitiri’s disappointment at dismissal

Kes Metitiri says he was only defending his teammates and didn't deserve to be sent off in Chippenham Town's 1-0 win over Mangotsfield United on Boxing Day.   more...

'Gloucester will be as tough as any game' - Iain Harvey

Every single game in this league is a hard one - there are no walkovers - and the team who will succeed will be the one who digs in.   more...

Wiltshire Times News

New Year's Honours revealed

THE list of New Year's Honours recipients has been released this morning featuring a host of people from Wiltshire.   more...

Demolition plan faces debate

GARAGES could be demolished in a town's conservation area to make way for   more...

Town shaper calls it a day

A BUSINESSMAN who has helped shape the future of Trowbridge is to retire in   more...

Frog hops it to London

A GIANT frog has made the jump from Wiltshire to London in preparation for the 2008 Year of the Frog celebrations.   more...

Support for victims of violence

VICTIMS of domestic violence and hate crimes will be able to get extra support in the New Year from a service promoted by North Wiltshire District Council.   more...

Need help to quit the habit?

HYPNOTHERAPY classes to help smokers quit in the New Year are set to begin in Chippenham.   more...

Car free housing plan

A CAR free housing development is on course for approval in Westbury.   more...

Footie joy for African orphans

A MELKSHAM company has sent hundreds of football shirts to orphans in Malawi.   more...

Queues form at recycling centres

WILTSHIRE residents are inundating the county's recycling sites in a post-Christmas rush to rid their houses of junk before the New Year.   more...

Celebs in shape

DANIEL Craig and Myleene Class have come top in a poll of heavenly celebrity bodies compiled by a Wiltshire-based fitness expert enterprise.   more...

  
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