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Stories for 14 February 2007

Angling

Raynor carries off top prize

DESPITE a heavy overnight frost, weights were still reasonable in the Landsend Fishery midweek open match. more...

Bollywood Ball Gallery

Marlborough's Bollywood Ball

East meets West in stunning style more...

Bollywood ball

Some guests even sported a bindi more...

Bollywood Ball

Outfits reflected all colours of the rainbow more...

Bowls

BOWLS: New national joy for Smith

NEIL SMITH has qualified for the latter stages of another national championship, writes DAVE EATON. more...

BOWLS: A finals frenzy for Westlecot bowlers

THE NATIONAL finals are the pinnacle for all of the competitive indoor players. This year the climax to most of the EIBA events will be staged in either Nottingham or Northampton with Melton Mowbray being axed from the schedule. more...

Chippenham News

Hercules destroyed to safeguard equipment

A Hercules plane from the Lyneham air base was destroyed by British forces to stop Iraqi insurgents finding specialist equipment inside, the Ministry of Defence has revealed. more...

Exhibition tribute to local artist

A POPULAR artist who lived much of his life in a village near Chippenham will be the subject of an exhibition in Bath next month. more...

Chippenham Sunday League News

Second award for British Lion

THE Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News-sponsored Team of the Week award for February 11, 2007, has been won by Second Division side British Lion OC. more...

Gazette Food And Drink

Recipe - Stir-Fried Ginger Chicken

If your New Year celebrations a month ago were a damp squib (or so good you can't remember them) then revisit the occasion and join in Chinese New Year. more...

Gazette Theatre & Arts

The Seafarer by Conor McPherson - Theatre Royal

UNTIL FEBRUARY 17 2007, BATH: It's very Irish, sometimes exquisitely lyrical despite a liberal peppering of the f-word, often sharply funny and very dark. more...

Mrs Gerrish’s Guesthouse - Malmesbury Town Hall

FEBRUARY 16 2007, MALMESBURY: Following their acclaimed wartime trilogy, Bristol-based Ministry of Entertainment leave the ration-ridden 40s behind and recreate the sophisticated 1950s at Malmesbury Town Hall, tomorrow at 7.30pm. more...

Havoc - Have A View On Culture

Info spot - Cannabis

Every issue we cover a topic affecting you. A survey we carried out at the Orbital Retail Park in November 2006 found that: more...

Hockey

Ford grabs late equaliser for West Wilts

West Wilts Ladies 2nds 1, Frys Ladies 1. ALTHOUGH coming away with a point, West Wilts were disappointed that they were unable to convert the majority of play they gained into a victory. more...

Marlborough News

Cleaner trial hears of car bonnet assault

The trial of a cleaner accused of having unprotected sex with a 15-year-old teenager has heard he allegedly attacked two other girls. more...

New Forest Letters

Stonehenge - problem solved

NEVER mind the idea of a camel train at Stonehenge, as one Journal correspondent recently suggested. more...

New Forest News

Three jailed for child rape plot

A SALESMAN was this week jailed for his part in an internet plot to rape two young girls. more...

News

Historic cup win for Frome Town Sports

FROME Town Sports have reached the semi-finals of the Somerset Junior Cup for the first time in their history. more...

Salisbury City Fc News

Reserves match off

SALISBURY City reserves' Capital League fixture at Windsor & Eton this evening has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. more...

Ask Nick!

THERE is still time for supporters to submit questions for this month's Ask Nick! feature. more...

Holmes happy to prove a point

SALISBURY City boss Nick Holmes declared himself satisfied to have left Bishop's Stortford with a share of the spoils following last night's 1-1 draw. more...

Captain Fantastic at the double

SKIPPER Aaron Cook's two goals in the last two games has almost doubled his goals to game ratio for the club. more...

City supporters out in force

SALISBURY City continue to dominate the attendance charts in the Conference South. more...

Salisbury Letters

Where has all the money gone?

THROUGH lack of government funding, four Wiltshire hospitals are likely to close under Pathways for Change - i.e. Trowbridge, Warminster, Melksham and Savernake, leaving just Chippenham in that area. more...

If you don't like it - move

THE Journal gets letters criticising the activities of Old Sarum Flying Club. more...

Stop the senseless waste of time

ONE has to ask oneself whether the people who built Stonehenge would consider it stupid to hide their magnificent edifice from view? more...

Salisbury News

Natalie champions Valentine Appeal

RETIRED teacher and Ofsted inspector Natalie Moss from Winterslow has told how a series of heart-stopping treatments have prompted her to join Dame Helen Mirren in urging people to get involved in this year's Valentine Appeal and raise money for the British Heart Foundation. more...

Stfc Headlines

SWINDON TOWN: He’s heading for the top

LUKAS Jutkiewicz has the tools in his locker to grace the Premiership stage and top-flight clubs would be remiss if they weren't taking a wee peek' according to Town boss Paul Sturrock. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Sturrock: ‘Get on the move!’

LEE Peacock and Lukas Jutkiewicz are on the move and Paul Sturrock hopes it won't be long before others follow their example. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Whalley is on trial at Halifax

GARETH Whalley is testing the water over a possible move to Conference strugglers Halifax Town. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Beware of a Youth Cup backlash

BRISTOL City's second string could suffer an FA Youth Cup backlash today with Paul Sturrock's senior injury concerns likely to shape his selection thoughts. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Evans aiming for title

PAUL Evans is aiming to finish an injury-plagued season with a title winners medal in his pocket while insisting automatic promotion is the least Town should be aiming for. more...

ADY WILLIAMS COLUMN: 'Youngsters did us proud'

WHAT an amazing turnout for the FA Youth Cup tie the other night and you really had to feel for the lads as they went down to such a late goal against Newcastle United. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Skipper set for introduction to coaching

PAUL Sturrock is happy to provide skipper Ady Williams with an introduction to the world of coaching with the manager keen to acknowledge the role he has already played this season in one colleague's development. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Kids urged to step up to challenge

DAVE Byrne reveals the gauntlet has been "thrown down" to Town's young stars and believes a few of them are already rising to the challenge. more...

Swindon Cricket

Lewis wins World Cup call

SWINDON'S Jon Lewis has, as expected, been included in England's 15-man squad for the World Cup. more...

CRICKET: Lewis up for the cup

WORLD CUP bound Jon Lewis insists England have "every chance" of Caribbean success and has thanked the media for sparking a dramatic turnaround in the team's fortunes. more...

Swindon Eating Out

Oriental Aroma, Wootton Bassett

AFTER a busy week I decided to take my overworked boyfriend Tid out for a meal at Oriental Aroma Chinese and Thai restaurant in Wootton Bassett. more...

Swindon Football

SUPERMARINE: Supermarine beat Didcot to jump up to second

MARK Collier's Swindon Supermarine side extended their fine unbeaten run with a 2-0 win over Didcot Town last night. more...

TALKING SPORT: Stroud adjusting to new Marine surroundings

FOR every Michael Pook in the world, there are thousands of former child prodigies facing up to the harsh reality of life on professional football's scrapheap. more...

Swindon General Sport

BOXING: Flynn joins clubmates

Walcot ABC's Tom Flynn joined teammates Ryan Martin,Connor Wells and Joe Buckley in next week's national quarter-final of the Golden Gloves competition with a workmanlike win over Tommy Gardiner, of Portland ABC, at Newquay Sports Centre in Cornwall. more...

HOCKEY: The good and bad for Swindon

SWINDON'S weekend double-header left the Greendown School side kicking themselves as they held the league leaders to a draw before crashing to defeat at the Gerrard League Premier Division Two's bottom side. more...

HOCKEY: Buccs make Bassett pay price for misses

WOOTTON Bassett lost valuable ground in the battle for promotion from Wilts & NE Somerset One as they crashed 4-1 to Team Bath Buccs G. more...

HOCKEY: Stalemate for the Ladies

THERE was home frustration for West Clubs Women's Premier Two leaders Swindon Ladies as they were held to a goalless draw by mid-table ISCA Ladies 2nd. more...

ANGLING: The freeze takes toll

THE Wednesday and Friday matches at Ivy House Lakes (Wootton Bassett) had to be cancelled due to the lakes being frozen. more...

GOLF: Howell set for US start

DAVID Howell will tee off his 2007 season in earnest in California at 8.50pm tomorrow night. more...

TRAMPOLINING: Turner makes national finals

SWINDON-BASED Aquila Trampoline club enjoyed success at the National Grade Two competition in Walton on Thames at the weekend. more...

NETBALL: Lawn triumph

LAWN'S Regional League netball side managed two wins in their latest matches. more...

GOLF: Howell out to impress in the States

David Howell wants to show America what he is made of - starting today at the Nissan Open in Los Angeles. more...

Swindon Ice Hockey

ICE HOCKEY: Jags held by Slough

JAGUARS were held to a 4-4 draw at lowly Slough in their first under 12 game of the new year. more...

Swindon News

Teenager arrested over stabbing

An 18-year-old man has been arrested following a stabbing in Swindon. more...

Woman tells of motorway terror

A SWINDON woman who claims she was raped and told she was going to die has recalled the terrifying moment when her alleged attacker forced the car which she was driving to career into an articulated lorry on the M4. more...

Blow for university plans

The axe is hanging over plans for the new university at Coate Water. more...

Retro Games Consoles come to Swindon

A new exhibition is now in place at the Museum of Computing celebrating 35 years of working computer games consoles. more...

Garden project strikes gold

A park that has proved a must for shoppers and residents looking for fun activities has scooped gold in a prestigious award. more...

Swindon pilot for safety project

A charity has earmarked an area of Swindon to act as a pilot for a new safety project. more...

A 'Mile of Men' for Valentine's

A saucy radio station gave hundreds of motoring women a lift today by lining up a mile of eligible bachelors in tuxedos on a busy roadside. more...

Breakfast on the run

Commuters could not believe their eyes this morning when they arrived at Swindon railway station. more...

Woman killed in caravan fire

A 59-year-old woman has been killed in a fire at a Swindon caravan park. more...

Bath close to pulling plug on university plan

THE AXE is hanging over plans for the new university at Coate Water. more...

Woman tells of motorway terror

Man arrested after stabbing

A MAN has been arrested after a stabbing in Toothill last Friday. more...

MPs travel expenses revealed

THE travel expenses of Swindon's MPs have been laid bare for the first time. more...

Nationwide fined almost £1m for stolen laptop

Nationwide was hit with a fine of almost �1m today after a stolen laptop left customers at potential risk of identity fraud. more...

Family pays a fond tribute to Carmel, 91

THE family of a former magistrate have paid tribute to the loving grandmother and well respected member of the Highworth community. more...

Grants offered to boost good causes in town

CHARITIES from Swindon could benefit from a cash boost thanks to the Adver. more...

A little bit of animal magic

ANIMALS, children and a cat on a motorbike have been helping a vet's surgery celebrate its first birthday. more...

Mother does not blame driver who hit her daughter

THE mother of Natalie Perryman, who died when she was struck by a car, says she does not blame the driver. more...

On the catwalk for a good cause

MEMBERS of a Swindon gym have been striking a pose to raise money for charity. more...

'I love you – even with all the children!'

WE ALL know that Valentine's Day is all about showing the one you love know just how much they mean to you. more...

Driver is not to blame, says mum

THE mother of Natalie Perryman, who died when she was struck by a car, says she does not blame the driver. more...

Woman dies in caravan fire

A WOMAN has died in a caravan fire. more...

University plans are suspended

BATH University looks set to abandon plans for its controv-ersial new campus at Coate Water but developers say they will push on with the project. more...

Times Film Reviews

Hot Fuzz (15)

The eagerly anticipated second feature from the co-creators of 2004's award-winning Shaun of the Dead. more...

The Truth About Love (15)

This gentle comedy is an amusingly paranoid look at how relationships can be stretched to the breaking point when pranks spiral out of control. more...

Because I Said So (12A)

Diane Keaton, Mandy Moore, Lauren Graham and Piper Perabo serve up the laughs when they director Michael Lehmann (The Truth About Cats & Dogs, 40 Days and 40 Nights, Heathers) in his new film about cutting the apron strings, Because I Said So. more...

Times General Sport

Former Wiltshire seamer in World Cup squad

CRICKET: Former Wiltshire opening bowler Jon Lewis has been named in the England squad for next month�s World Cup in the Caribbean. more...

Times Theatre

Music In The Air

Wednesday, February 21, 2.30pm, Rondo Theatre, Bath. Rondo Music and Concert Club presents Music In The Air, a feast of music for violin, cello and piano by Kreisler, Elgar, Rachmaninov and other fine composers. more...

Moscow City Ballet

Monday, February 19 until Saturday, February 24, Theatre Royal Bath. The world-renowned Moscow City Ballet makes a welcome return to the Theatre Royal Bath next week with a sumptuous feast of colour, spectacle and excitement for lovers of classical ballet. more...

Fame The Musical

Monday, February 19 until Saturday, February 24, Bristol Hippodrome. Since its West End launch in 1995, Fame The Musical has established itself as one of the country�s most successful theatrical productions. more...

Sleeping Beauty

Saturday February 17, 2.30pm Arc Theatre Trowbridge. Award winning Joe Gladwin of Paperplays Puppet Theatre brings The Sleeping Beauty to the Arc tomorrow. more...

High Society

Until Saturday February 17, Bristol Hippodrome. AS refreshing as a glass of Bollinger on a balmy summer evening, High Society is a class above the norm. more...

Hofesh Shechter: deGeneration

Saturday February 17, 7.30pm , ICIA Arts Theatre, University of Bath. Award winning choreographer Hofesh Shechter makes his first visit to the region with deGENERATION. more...

The Seafarer

Until Saturday February 17 Theatre Royal Bath Conor McPherson's drama is set among a bunch of no-hopers, long past their prime, in the home of Sharky Harkin and his blind brother Richard on the coast near Dublin. more...

Times Wiltshire News

£50k prize winner from Wiltshire

A WINNER from Wiltshire scooped £50,000 in this month's Premium Bond prize draw with just a £50 Bond bought in March 2004, it was revealed today. more...

Leave your Valentine's Day messages here

IT'S Valentine's Day, sometimes a make or break day for relationships. more...

Council tax increase announced

WILTSHIRE County Council has approved a budget of £231.8 million for 2007/08, which will mean its share of the council tax will increase by 4.8 per cent. more...

Trowbridge News

School closes for bridge repair work

THE headteacher of Staverton Primary School is hoping weeks of work to repair a nearby railway bridge will encourage more parents to walk their children to school. more...

CCTV helps to find theft suspects

SECURITY camera operators and members of the public helped police arrest three teenagers suspected of stealing a handbag from a newsagent shop. more...

New-born baby found in wheelie bin

A NEWBORN baby was found inside a wheelie bin in the early hours of Saturday morning. more...

Warminster News

Town aims for Fairtrade status

FAIRTRADE Fortnight is coming to west Wiltshire with a series of events showcasing fairly traded products. more...

Alpaca gift for farm college

A COLLEGE has been presented with an unusual South American style gift to celebrate a successful OFSTED inspection. more...

Wiltshire News

WILL YOU SEND YOUR LOVED ONE A VALENTINE'S MESSAGE?

It's Valentine's Day today but half the couples across Wiltshire won't be bothering to give their loved one a present or even a card. more...

£50 Premium Bond scoops £50,000 prize

One lucky Wiltshire resident has netted a �50,000 prize in this month's Premium Bond prize draw with just a �50 Bond. more...

It's confession time

Scavengers who took items from the wreck of the sunken Napoli cargo ship have a week to report them to the authorities. more...

Valentine's business is booming

Loved-up couples everywhere are bombarding businesses with requests this morning on the most romantic day of the year. more...

New tourist guide launched

An essential guide for anyone visiting the north of the county has now been launched. more...

Tourism bosses get valuable training

Businesses across Wiltshire are keen to implement new customer service initiatives after attending the on-going Tourism and Hospitality Executive Programme. more...

Council tax increase revealed

The county council has approved a budget of £231.8 million for the next financial year, sending its share of the council tax up by 4.8 per cent. more...

MPs' expenses laid bare

Expenses claimed by Wiltshire's MPs have been revealed in new figures published today. more...

Brit soldiers cleared of Iraqi abuse at Wiltshire camp

The charges have been dropped against all but two of seven soldiers on trial in Wiltshire accused of abusing Iraqi civilians. more...

Youth Minor League News

Castle Combe Colts summer tournament entry details

CASTLE Combe Colts are inviting entries for their annual summer tournament to be held at the Castle Combe Sports Field on June 30 and July 1. more...

Salisbury Journal Business

Tender targets

SMALL firms who believe they miss out when it comes to tendering for local authority contracts are being given a helping hand. more...

Highly lauded lawyers

LAW firm Trethowans, which has offices in Salisbury and Southampton, has been recognised in the 2007 edition of Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession. more...

Broker's emissions first

INSURANCE broker Emery Little of Sutton Mandeville has become the first in the UK to offset the carbon emissions of its aviation clients. more...

Traditional skills for competition winners

A FURNITURE maker from Downton who is determined to keep traditional hand skills alive has put his money where his mouth is by giving two young men a job at his company. more...

Salisbury Journal News

Police axe five enquiry offices

A HUNDRED years of tradition will come to an end this more...

Death crash driver told he faces jail

A TEENAGE driver from Verwood who killed a milkman in a hit-and-run crash was sending a text message when the tragedy happened. more...

Porton leading bird flu battle

SCIENTISTS from the Health Protection Agency (HPA) at Porton Down are leading the fight against the spread of bird flu, after recent outbreaks of the virus at the Bernard Matthews' turkey farm in Holton, Suffolk. more...

Concerns raised over impact of science park

COUNCILLORS are calling for safeguards to protect the Bourne Valley from the impact of the proposed multi-million pound development of Porton Down and the building of a world-leading science park. more...

Thumbs-down for new flats

A PLAN to build a block of flats in a residential area of Ringwood has been thrown out because of fears about over-development. more...

Fire service calls for 4.5pc tax hike

HAMPSHIRE Fire and Rescue Authority is proposing a new budget for 2007/08 and if agreed this week it will require a 4.5 per cent increase in council tax for the county. more...

Pupils show they are game for dressing up

BOTH staff and pupils at Breamore Primary School took playing to a whole new level last week, by dressing up as their favourite game for a school parade. more...

Water bills set to rise above rate of inflation

HOUSEHOLDS in the New Forest and west Hampshire will pay above inflation rate charges on their water bills from April. more...

Residents have say on town plan

MOVES are being made to ensure Ringwood has long-term viability, is marketed properly and local people and businesses have their say in how their community is run. more...

Village unveils new-look hall after refurbishment

ROCKBOURNE village hall has thrown open its doors following a £300,000 refurbishment. more...

Salisbury Journal Sport

Ask Nick!

THERE is still time for supporters to submit questions for this month's Ask Nick! feature. more...

Holmes happy to prove a point

SALISBURY City boss Nick Holmes declared himself satisfied to have left Bishop's Stortford with a share of the spoils following last night's 1-1 draw. more...

Captain Fantastic at the double

SKIPPER Aaron Cook's two goals in the last two games has almost doubled his goals to game ratio for the club. more...

City supporters out in force

SALISBURY City continue to dominate the attendance charts in the Conference South. more...

Reserves match off

SALISBURY City reserves' Capital League fixture at Windsor & Eton this evening has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. more...

Swindon Advertiser News

Driver is not to blame, says mum

THE mother of Natalie Perryman, who died when she was struck by a car, says she does not blame the driver. more...

Woman dies in caravan fire

A WOMAN has died in a caravan fire. more...

University plans are suspended

BATH University looks set to abandon plans for its controv-ersial new campus at Coate Water but developers say they will push on with the project. more...

Family pays a fond tribute to Carmel, 91

THE family of a former magistrate have paid tribute to the loving grandmother and well respected member of the Highworth community. more...

Grants offered to boost good causes in town

CHARITIES from Swindon could benefit from a cash boost thanks to the Adver. more...

Man arrested after stabbing

A MAN has been arrested after a stabbing in Toothill last Friday. more...

A little bit of animal magic

ANIMALS, children and a cat on a motorbike have been helping a vet's surgery celebrate its first birthday. more...

MPs travel expenses revealed

THE travel expenses of Swindon's MPs have been laid bare for the first time. more...

Nationwide fined almost £1m for stolen laptop

more...

Mother does not blame driver who hit her daughter

THE mother of Natalie Perryman, who died when she was struck by a car, says she does not blame the driver. more...

Woman tells of motorway terror

Police try new approach in crackdown on prostitutes

TEN prostitutes could get their lives back on track thanks to the latest police crackdown on kerb crawling in Swindon. more...

On the catwalk for a good cause

MEMBERS of a Swindon gym have been striking a pose to raise money for charity. more...

'I love you – even with all the children!'

WE ALL know that Valentine's Day is all about showing the one you love know just how much they mean to you. more...

Swindon Advertiser Sport

SWINDON TOWN: Evans aiming for title

PAUL Evans is aiming to finish an injury-plagued season with a title winners medal in his pocket while insisting automatic promotion is the least Town should be aiming for. more...

TALKING SPORT: Stroud adjusting to new Marine surroundings

FOR every Michael Pook in the world, there are thousands of former child prodigies facing up to the harsh reality of life on professional football's scrapheap. more...

CRICKET: Lewis up for the cup

WORLD CUP bound Jon Lewis insists England have "every chance" of Caribbean success and has thanked the media for sparking a dramatic turnaround in the team's fortunes. more...

TRAMPOLINING: Turner makes national finals

SWINDON-BASED Aquila Trampoline club enjoyed success at the National Grade Two competition in Walton on Thames at the weekend. more...

NETBALL: Lawn triumph

LAWN'S Regional League netball side managed two wins in their latest matches. more...

GOLF: Howell out to impress in the States

David Howell wants to show America what he is made of - starting today at the Nissan Open in Los Angeles. more...

ADY WILLIAMS COLUMN: 'Youngsters did us proud'

WHAT an amazing turnout for the FA Youth Cup tie the other night and you really had to feel for the lads as they went down to such a late goal against Newcastle United. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Skipper set for introduction to coaching

SWINDON TOWN: Kids urged to step up to challenge

DAVE Byrne reveals the gauntlet has been "thrown down" to Town's young stars and believes a few of them are already rising to the challenge. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Beware of a Youth Cup backlash

BRISTOL City's second string could suffer an FA Youth Cup backlash today with Paul Sturrock's senior injury concerns likely to shape his selection thoughts. more...

SUPERMARINE: Supermarine beat Didcot to jump up to second

MARK Collier's Swindon Supermarine side extended their fine unbeaten run with a 2-0 win over Didcot Town last night. more...

BOXING: Flynn joins clubmates

ICE HOCKEY: Jags held by Slough

JAGUARS were held to a 4-4 draw at lowly Slough in their first under 12 game of the new year. more...

HOCKEY: The good and bad for Swindon

HOCKEY: Buccs make Bassett pay price for misses

WOOTTON Bassett lost valuable ground in the battle for promotion from Wilts & NE Somerset One as they crashed 4-1 to Team Bath Buccs G. more...

HOCKEY: Stalemate for the Ladies

THERE was home frustration for West Clubs Women's Premier Two leaders Swindon Ladies as they were held to a goalless draw by mid-table ISCA Ladies 2nd. more...

ANGLING: The freeze takes toll

THE Wednesday and Friday matches at Ivy House Lakes (Wootton Bassett) had to be cancelled due to the lakes being frozen. more...

Lewis wins World Cup call

SWINDON'S Jon Lewis has, as expected, been included in England's 15-man squad for the World Cup. more...

GOLF: Howell set for US start

DAVID Howell will tee off his 2007 season in earnest in California at 8.50pm tomorrow night. more...

SWINDON TOWN: He’s heading for the top

LUKAS Jutkiewicz has the tools in his locker to grace the Premiership stage and top-flight clubs would be remiss if they weren't taking a wee peek' according to Town boss Paul Sturrock. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Sturrock: ‘Get on the move!’

LEE Peacock and Lukas Jutkiewicz are on the move and Paul Sturrock hopes it won't be long before others follow their example. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Whalley is on trial at Halifax

GARETH Whalley is testing the water over a possible move to Conference strugglers Halifax Town. more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News

A 'Mile of Men' for Valentine's

A saucy radio station gave hundreds of motoring women a lift today by lining up a mile of eligible bachelors in tuxedos on a busy roadside. more...

Hercules destroyed to safeguard equipment

A Hercules plane from the Lyneham air base was destroyed by British forces to stop Iraqi insurgents finding specialist equipment inside, the Ministry of Defence has revealed. more...

Breakfast on the run

Commuters could not believe their eyes this morning when they arrived at Swindon railway station. more...

MPs' expenses laid bare

Expenses claimed by Wiltshire's MPs have been revealed in new figures published today. more...

Garden project strikes gold

A park that has proved a must for shoppers and residents looking for fun activities has scooped gold in a prestigious award. more...

WILL YOU SEND YOUR LOVED ONE A VALENTINE'S MESSAGE?

It's Valentine's Day today but half the couples across Wiltshire won't be bothering to give their loved one a present or even a card. more...

Brit soldiers cleared of Iraqi abuse at Wiltshire camp

The charges have been dropped against all but two of seven soldiers on trial in Wiltshire accused of abusing Iraqi civilians. more...

£50 Premium Bond scoops £50,000 prize

One lucky Wiltshire resident has netted a £50,000 prize in this month's Premium Bond prize draw with just a £50 Bond. more...

Woman tells of motorway terror

Valentine's business is booming

Loved-up couples everywhere are bombarding businesses with requests this morning on the most romantic day of the year. more...

Blow for university plans

The axe is hanging over plans for the new university at Coate Water. more...

New tourist guide launched

An essential guide for anyone visiting the north of the county has now been launched. more...

It's confession time

Scavengers who took items from the wreck of the sunken Napoli cargo ship have a week to report them to the authorities. more...

Tourism bosses get valuable training

Businesses across Wiltshire are keen to implement new customer service initiatives after attending the on-going Tourism and Hospitality Executive Programme. more...

Woman killed in caravan fire

A 59-year-old woman has been killed in a fire at a Swindon caravan park. more...

Council tax increase revealed

The county council has approved a budget of £231.8 million for the next financial year, sending its share of the council tax up by 4.8 per cent. more...

Swindon pilot for safety project

A charity has earmarked an area of Swindon to act as a pilot for a new safety project. more...

Teenager arrested over stabbing

An 18-year-old man has been arrested following a stabbing in Swindon. more...

Retro Games Consoles come to Swindon

A new exhibition is now in place at the Museum of Computing celebrating 35 years of working computer games consoles. more...

Cleaner trial hears of car bonnet assault

The trial of a cleaner accused of having unprotected sex with a 15-year-old teenager has heard he allegedly attacked two other girls. more...

Wiltshire Times Sport

Former Wiltshire seamer in World Cup squad

Former Wiltshire opening bowler Jon Lewis has been named in the more...

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