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Stories for 8 December 2007

Bowls

BOWLS: Ladies leading the way for Westlecot

THE LADIES are carrying the flag for Westlecot in national indoor team competitions. more...

BOWLS: Gloucstershire comeback denies Wilts women place in third round

WILTSHIRE women faded in the latter stages of their Atherley Trophy match against Gloucestershire at North Wilts and were beaten by nine shots. more...

BOWLS: Egham Trophy defeat for mixed team

THE mixed team at Westlecot are out of the Egham Trophy beaten by 18 shots by Cotswold (Stroud). more...

Bradford News

Artist forges links with TV's Tricia

ARTIST Steve Hall will be producing a DVD giving people hints and tips on how to become a watercolour artist, after impressing TV host Tricia Goddard's business partner. more...

Chippenham News

Nesting box for kestrals aims to protect species

A SPONSORED nesting box for Kestrels is being installed at Chippenham rugby club in a bid to encourage the birds back to the town. more...

Chippenham children decorate Christmas tree

NEARLY 100 school children from around Chippenham got creative on Thursday as they decorated a 12-foot Christmas tree in the town. more...

Trio prepare for Simon Cowell

A TALENTED trio from a school in Chippenham have been called to audition for a top ITV television talent show. more...

Bike recycling project extended

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

Chippenham Sunday League News

Corsham Centre need be at their Sunday best

WILTSHIRE SUNDAY CUP: Corsham Centre are the only team from the Chippenham League left in the Wiltshire Sunday Cup following the demise last Sunday of British Lion, who were beaten 4-0 by cup holders Greyhound who with their high quality squad should go on and lift the cup for a 10th time. more...

Change of venues for tomorrow’s matches

GIANTKILLERS Cooper-Avon have switched their presstoprint-sponsored Eric Hughes Memorial Knockout cup third round match, which was due to played at The Conigre, Melksham, to Holt where they will be hoping that their Premier Division opponents' home pitch will playable. more...

Corsham News

Pavilion plan on track

WORK on a new sports pavilion in Box is on course to begin in the New Year after a series of anonymous donations towards the cause. more...

Gazette Chippenham Town Fc

Bluebirds in for overtime after draw

Chippenham Town 2-2 Banbury United. more...

Gazette Football

Melksham Town 0, Truro City 3

Shane Tolley scored twice as big-spending Truro cruised to a comfortable victory at Melksham in the third round of the FA Vase on Saturday. more...

Jamie Cox Latest News

BOXING: Cox aiming for Sekhon to Surinder

DESPITE weighing in three pounds lighter than his opponent for tonight's bout at the Bolton Arena, Jamie Cox insists nothing will prevent him from maintaining his unbeaten professional record, writes ANTHONY MARSHALL. more...

Latest Golf Headlines

GOLF: Young gun Alistair at the county helm

WILTSHIRE will have their youngest-ever county captain next year, writes Ernie Newell. more...

Malmesbury News

Fatal crash victim named

The woman killed in the car crash at the B4040 in Charlton on Thursday has been identified as 63-year old Brenda Hume from Dilsington near Ashford, Kent. more...

New Forest News

Police Federation hit out at pay deal

THE chairman of Dorset Police Federation has joined in condemnation of the pay rise being offered to officers around the country. more...

Crimestoppers calls lead to 186 arrests

CRIMESTOPPERS in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has received nearly 1,500 calls offering information leading to at least 186 arrests in its first year of directly handling calls from the public. more...

Salisbury City Fc News

11am inspection

SALISBURY City reserves' home game with Horsham YMCA this afternoon is subject to an 11am pitch inspection after heavy overnight rain. more...

Reserves game postponed

TODAY'S reserve team game at the Ray Mac has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. more...

City team v Stevenage

SALISBURY City boss Nick Holmes has made two changes to the side which lost 4-0 at home to Aldershot last week. more...

Early goals at Broadhall Way

WHITES, trailing to a third minute Ronnie Henry goal at Stevenage, were back on level terms within a minute when the Borough player put the ball into his own net under pressure from a Salisbury attack. more...

City trailing at the break

SALISBURY City trail 2-1 at half-time in this afternoon's Blue Square Premier match at Stevenage Borough. more...

Still no joy at Broadhall Way for Whites

SALISBURY City suffered a 3-1 reverse at Stevenage Borough in this afternoon's Blue Square Premier match at Broadhall Way - the third time Whites have lost at the venue against the Hertfordshire side this year. more...

Stfc News Headlines

SPORTSDESK COMMENT: Just do it!

THE Swindon Advertiser today pleads with the owners of Swindon Town to seize the lifeline offered to them and secure the existence of the football club. more...

New era is needed or Town will die!

FORMER Town chief-executive Peter Rowe believes a change in ownership is vital or else liquidation becomes a "frightening" real prospect. more...

Little: 'Inland Revenue may run out of patience'

JIM Little has warned Town fans the Inland Revenue could "run out of patience" at any time as he admits to a sense of deja-vu over the latest takeover bid. more...

Still time for a happy ending

FOLLOWING emergency talks between Andrew Fitton and Swindon Town's major shareholders, TrustSTFC spokesman Andy Ratcliffe believes there can still be a happy ending to the County Ground takeover saga. more...

'We'll deal with towering Leon'

HASNEY Aljofree knows Town have a giant' task on their hands if they are to keep a former teammate quiet at Roots Hall - but insists they have the armoury to do it. more...

Why Billy's goal is to shut snipers up

BILLY Paynter is desperate to silence his biggest critics as he returns to the scene of his lowest moments in professional football this afternoon. more...

FULL TIME: Southend 2 Swindon Town 1

MARK Gower broke Town hearts at Roots Hall with a last minute curler breaking strong resistance from the depleted visitors. more...

Swindon Football

Bluebirds held at home by Banbury

CHIPPENHAM Town failed to take advantage of the much-reduced Southern League programme as they were held 2-2 at home to Banbury United. more...

Swindon General Sport

DARTS: Wiltshire collapse to defeat

WILTSHIRE collapsed on day two of their top of the table British Darts Organisation inter-county championships match in North Wales and crashed to a 21-15 defeat against Clwyd. more...

Swindon Ice Hockey

Flames burn brightest in cup classic

GUILDFORD Flames proved too hot for Pete Russell's Swindon npower Wildcats in a thrilling KO Cup clash at the Link Centre tonight. more...

Swindon News

Man found dead in alley is found

A man found dead in a Swindon alleyway last week has been named by police as Dale Robert Morris. more...

'Sprucing up streets will see off drunken yobs'

SPRUCING up two Swindon streets swamped by pubs and clubs could be the key to a glowing future for the town. more...

Teenager's walk of hope

A TEENAGER whose aunt died from Multiple Sclerosis has been praised for organising an event to raise money for others in Swindon who suffer from the disease. more...

Man denies raping 14-year-old girl

AN IT expert paid a young girl in mobile phone credit for having sex with him, a court heard. more...

People hear about Kevin McCloud's grand designs

ECO-campaigners, local residents and council employees were all on hand to give green developer and Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud a grilling at an event in Swindon. more...

Councils merger gets the green light

WILTSHIRE has got the official go-ahead to become a unitary authority. more...

Burglars target the vulnerable

BURGLARS ransacked an elderly couple's home in Marlborough after posing as Neighbourhood Watch members. more...

Times Chippenhem Town Fc

Banbury will be no push-overs, warns Mings

CHIPPENHAM Town manager Adie Mings says today's visitors Banbury United will be no push-overs despite their indifferent league form. more...

Times Football

We can handle the pressure, says Trowbridge boss

TROWBRIDGE Town will be without Booker Woodford and Mark Gerrish for today's Hellenic League Division One West home game against Oxford City. more...

Warminster face tough test

WARMINSTER Town face a tough test of their recent improved form in the Wessex League Division One today when they travel to play leaders Tadley Calleva. more...

Melksham bid for FA Vase upset

MELKSHAM Town take on Toolstation League big-spenders Truro City at The Conigre today in a bid to reach the fourth round of the FA Vase for the first time. more...

Gingell unveils ‘fortress’ plan

CORSHAM Town boss Mel Gingell has told his players he wants them to turn their Southbank headquarters into a fortress.' more...

Selection poser for Westbury

WESTBURY United manager Paul Brickley has selection problems ahead of this afternoon's Toolstation League First Division home game against Minehead. more...

Sloping pitch is concern for Hale

DEVIZES Town travel to Toolstation League Premier Division strugglers Chard Town today and assistant manager Steve Hale is not looking forward to playing on the Somerset clubs' infamous sloping pitch. more...

Hillier taking nothing for granted

CALNE Town entertain bottom side Bishop Sutton in the Toolstation League Premier Division today, but assistant manager Simon Hillier says victory is far from assured. more...

Gingell praises new boy Smith

CORSHAM Town manager Mel Gingell has praised newcomer Tom Smith, the striker he recently snapped up from Sunday morning football. more...

Times General Sport

Rally is true test of endurance

MOTOR SPORT: The third South West Endurance Rally follows hot on the heels of the extremely successful Lombard Rally, using the same low-cost and competitive up-to-1400cc (2000cc diesel) format. more...

Bartlett is top Avon Valley Runner

ATHLETICS: The Bromham Christmas Pudding 10K was the conclusion of the Avon Valley Race Series which started back in March with the Devizes 10K and featured ten races across the region, with a total of 85 club members taking part. more...

Times Rugby

Twin Counties launch search for more coaches

DORSET and Wilts RFU is looking to appoint more coaches to supplement those already involved in the Twin Counties Schools of Rugby.' more...

Corsham lock in south west squad

TWO Dorset and Wilts players have been named in the South West Divisional Under 18s squad for this season. more...

Turf Talk

TURF TALK: Group decides to study form!

THE University of the Third Age has long been noted for its academic studies where mature students pursue or renew various interests in their later years. more...

TURF TALK: Blue Bajan shows true colours at Leicester

BLUE Bajan was undoubtedly the most talented horse on view at Leicester in midweek, he did not have to come out of second gear to take the Novice Hurdle. Andy Turnell's charge is a smart performer on the flat and was most impressive when scoring by four lengths. more...

TURF TALK: Sweet change of luck for Heidi

MARLBOROUGH trainer Heidi Sweeting had a welcome change of luck at Lingfield when her charge Lucayos 10-1 gained a short head victory over Hello Man with Harry Up a further short head adrift in third spot. more...

HORSE AND RIDER: National title comes home to Wiltshire

European 3 day event team gold medallist Oliver Townend was full of praise for young Minety rider Miranda Filmer, who was among the winners at a national competition named in his honour. more...

Warminster News

Treats for Troops appeal

BOXES of hope, love and support are needed for Wiltshire soldiers fighting abroad to remind them that we are thinking of them during the festive period and beyond. more...

Westbury News

Pupils rewarded for charity efforts

PUPILS at Chapmanslade Primary School near Westbury have been busy raising money and donating gifts in aid of good causes. more...

Wiltshire News

Knitters respond to toy appeal

EIGHTY two year old Barbara Hawkins and some of her elderly friends have produced dozens of hand-knitted items for the Gazette's Christmas toy appeal. more...

Finding the perfect Christmas tree

WHAT type of Christmas tree are you going to buy this year? The most popular, the Nordmann fir, is likely to be more expensive than in previous years, growers are warning. more...