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Alfie Letters & Jokes
Letter from Mia, Macy and Jay Sanghara
Hi Alfie, Can we enter the competitions on your site by email? I would like to enter the Chuckle Brothers competition. We think the web page is a great idea. more...
Email from Mia, Macy and Jay Sanghara
Hi Alfie, Can we enter the competitions on your site by email? I would like to enter the Chuckle Brothers competition. We think the web page is a great idea. more...
Calne News
Public told council's leaders actions not their business
North Wiltshire District Council leader Carol O'Gorman says it is not the public's business if or not she used a council franking machine to send out invites to the opening of a friend's business. more...
Public told council leader's actions not their business
North Wiltshire District Council leader Carol O'Gorman says it is not the public's business if or not she used a council franking machine to send out invites to the opening of a friend's business. more...
Chippenham News
Robocops on patrol
New video helmets which allow police to film town centre violence have been trialled in Chippenham. more...
Help for transplant twins
SEVEN NCOs from 84 Medical Supply Squadron, Hullavington, near Chippenham are to cycle from John O'Groats to Land's End to raise £4,000 to send twin boys to the World Transplant Games. more...
Camilla comes to town
The Duchess of Cornwall is coming to Chippenham to officially open a new £4m medical centre. more...
Camilla to open £4m medical centre
THE Duchess of Cornwall is coming to Chippenham to officially open a new £4m medical centre. more...
Do you know the LCC crew?
A NEW crackdown on anti-social behaviour in north Wiltshire has been launched. more...
Crackdown targets graffiti gang
A NEW crackdown on anti-social behaviour in north Wiltshire has been launched. more...
Crackdown targets graffiti gang
A NEW crackdown on anti-social behaviour in north Wiltshire has been launched. more...
Woman shaken by robbery attempt
POLICE today appealed for witnesses after an attempted robbery in Chippenham on Wednesday night. more...
Woman shaken by robbery attempt
POLICE today appealed for witnesses after an attempted robbery in Chippenham on Wednesday night. more...
Chippenham Sunday League News
Eric Hughes Knockout Cup preview
WITH only two Premier Division sides remaining in this season's presstoprint sponsored-Eric Hughes Memorial Knockout Cup, the competition is wide open for any of the eight sides left in it to win, although Corsham Centre will take some stopping as they bid to lift the cup for a second time in three seasons. more...
Manager O’Meara lays down challenge
BIDDESTONE Social manager John O'Meara has challenged his players to remain unbeaten for the rest of the season in the Auto Business Solutions Ltd Chippenham Sunday League Premier Division. more...
Manager O’Meara lays down challenge
BIDDESTONE Social manager John O'Meara has challenged his players to remain unbeaten for the rest of the season in the Auto Business Solutions Ltd Chippenham Sunday League Premier Division. more...
Competitions
Win tickets to an evening with the Raging Bull
Authentic Signings in Trowbridge is presenting an evening with Jake Lamotta, aka the Raging Bull, at the Civic Hall in April and we have a pair of tickets to the event to be won. more...
Gazette Chippenham Town Fc
Perrin blasts Bluebirds
Suspended Chippenham Town manager Darren Perrin has thanked family and friends for helping him through a difficult three weeks since he was axed as the Bluebbird's boss. more...
Gazette Cricket
Teenager takes two wickets
LIAM Dawson took 2-38 in England U19's emphatic 157 run win over Malaysia yesterday. more...
Hockey
It’s all smiles for Wheadon
Chippenham B 4, West Wilts D 1. ADAM Wheadon was sporting the biggest grin in Chippenham hockey club after scoring the third goal in this derby win. more...
Melksham News
Video helmets target pub thugs
DRUNKEN yobs will soon be prosecuted using footage recorded by police on Robocop-style head cameras. more...
New Forest News
Using new weapons in war against crime
A DEEP freeze was full of livers, stomach contents, lungs and other body parts – a visit to the crime scene investigation unit at the Eastern division headquarters at Dorset Police in Ferndown was a real eye-opener. more...
Salisbury Cathedral News
The Sarum Cycle
The Sarum Cycle by Nicholas Mynheer is a version of the Stations of the Cross that has been especially painted for showing at Salisbury. more...
Amnesty International: February
Mohamed al-Mansoori, a lawyer and human rights activist, was issued with an arrest warrant after criticising the human rights situation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in TV interviews. more...
The Friends of Salisbury Cathedral
You often hear the phrase "joined up thinking" in the media. It usually refers to government departments working together rather than paddling their own particular canoes. more...
The Deadly Sins - Lent Course 2007
The Cathedral's evening Lent course this year will involve a series of addresses by senior clerics of the diocese, each taking as their subject one of the traditional seven deadly sins. more...
Education workshop success
Last term 300 Key Stage One schoolchildren visited the Cathedral as part of the Wiltshire scheme of work unit Special Books, for activities linked to three well-known Bible stories. more...
An eye-opening experience
Mark Bonney, the Canon Treasurer, speaks about his recent trip to Sudan as part of the long established link the church there has with the Salisbury Diocese. more...
Organ Recital Series 2007
The 2007 Organ Recital Series brings together two internationally-renowned concert organists, two eminent London organists and members of the home team, all performing on the recently overhauled Willis organ. more...
Lydia
The Lydians is the name of our Cathedral women's group who have met month by month since their inauguration by Margery Morley, when her husband was Dean in the 1960s. more...
Salisbury News
Village linked to building of Stonehenge
THE largest Neolithic village ever found in Britain has been discovered within the Stonehenge world heritage site. more...
Thieves take car and dog
A PENSIONER has been left devastated after her dog was taken when her car was stolen last week. more...
Stfc Headlines
SWINDON TOWN: ‘I’m not bitter’
ANDY Monkhouse believes Paul Sturrock was a bit hasty' in discarding him although he harbours no bitterness towards his old boss. more...
SWINDON TOWN: ‘I’m ready for the hard knocks’
PATRICK Noubissie is not afraid of a physical battle and is relishing the challenge of a League Two promotion scrap. more...
SWINDON TOWN: Sturrock is not worried by Monky business
PAUL Sturrock will not be losing sleep at the prospect of Andy Monkhouse returning to haunt him and insists he has to focus on the long-term progress of Swindon Town. more...
SWINDON TOWN: Longer-term deal is Blair’s reward
THE BLAIR Sturrock appreciation society extends well beyond mum and dad with the player's fan club' urging the manager to give him a go. more...
SWINDON TOWN: Win-win situation
ASHAN Holgate may yet have a County Ground future with the manager adamant the player's loan switch to Macclesfield is a win-win' situation for all concerned. more...
Swindon Eating Out
Local produce key to modern British dishes
A FOOD and beverage manager who has worked with celebrity chefs Marco Pierre White and Gordon Ramsey recently marked his first anniversary in charge at the Manor House Hotel near Castle Combe. more...
Swindon Football
FOOTBALL: Puffett outlines Marine’s grand designs
SUPERMARINE have some big ideas and insist they will put their money where their mouth is after revealing plans for a £1million plus ground redevelopment. more...
FOOTBALL: Davies: Win it without me
STEVE Davies is "absolutely gutted" after a second fractured cheekbone has ruled him out for the season - but has backed his teammates to win promotion without him. more...
FOOTBALL: We’re in great shape: Dyton
ALAN Dyton insists his Shrivenham side are better than ever' after staring into the barrel of a "disaster" just two weeks into the season. more...
FOOTBALL: Battling hard is Chokri’s Blueprint for Premier joy
Highlight of the Premier Division tomorrow is the clash between local rivals Blueprint Chiseldon and Wroughton, writes RAY BURROUGHS. more...
FOOTBALL: Dave warns Supermarine
DAVE Gilroy has warned Chippenham's mid-week conquerors, Supermarine, life in the Premier Division would not be easy while hinting his own Hardenhuish future is far from certain. more...
FOOTBALL: Under-pressure Fisher ‘Hales’ opposite number Steve
JOHN Fisher admires the loyalty of Carterton counterpart Steve Hale - but insists his own future at Highworth is becoming increasingly unclear. more...
Swindon General Sport
GOLF: David back in business
HE'S had two months off the golf course to address his fitness issues but it was the same old David Howell in his first competitive round of 2007. more...
Swindon Ice Hockey
ICE HOCKEY: Cats boss targets maximum points
WILDCATS will be gunning for a maximum four points this weekend to consolidate their push for a play-off spot. more...
Swindon Letters
Why are we governed by this Europhile minority?
IF it was ever decided to issue prizes for the best letters published in the Swindon Advertiser in the last 12 months, then that of H G Smith (SA, January 25) would surely qualify for the gold medal. more...
Activists have been breaking the law
I am confused by the views of your reader P Beaven in regard to animal rights extremists. more...
Closure taints bank progress
REGARDING the article in Business Week (SA, January 31) about the new HSBC facilities in Swindon Old Town, I would like to say I have written to the managing director of HSBC about the disgusting way they shut down our branch (Gorse Hill) at short notice. more...
A small point
TO the rather small gent who decided to queue jump and cut me up in my rather larger Jag outside B&Q/Halfords on January 26 in a small red Suzuki Sprint. more...
Film’s a reminder of diamond destruction
THE release of Blood Diamond in Swindon cinemas is a timely reminder of the havoc which diamonds have caused to African countries. more...
Charity boost is a great feet!
A HUGE thank you to everybody involved in raising the wonderful total of £18,500 for Prospect Hospice through last year's Nationwide Swindon Half-Marathon, as reported in the Swindon Advertiser (January 26). more...
Canal idea raises traffic concerns
IT would be nice to have the canal going through the town again, but where is the traffic going to go from Kingshill, Wootton Bassett Road, and Westcott Place? Has Mr Bluh been in this area in the rush hour? more...
Canal idea raises traffic concerns
IT would be nice to have the canal going through the town again, but where is the traffic going to go from Kingshill, Wootton Bassett Road, and Westcott Place? Has Mr Bluh been in this area in the rush hour? more...
Canal idea raises traffic concerns
IT would be nice to have the canal going through the town again, but where is the traffic going to go from Kingshill, Wootton Bassett Road, and Westcott Place? Has Mr Bluh been in this area in the rush hour? more...
Swindon News
Drugs squad swoops on five houses
POLICE carried out a string of raids on suspected drug dens across the town. more...
Limber up for festival of sport
FOLLOWING the huge success of last year's Corporate Games, Swindon is going to get its own sports festival. more...
Limber up for festival of sport
FOLLOWING the huge success of last year's Corporate Games, Swindon is going to get its own sports festival. more...
After Tito and Jermaine, guess who's invited to Swindon
SUPERSTAR Michael Jackson could be making a surprise visit to Swindon. more...
Now YOU could be watching FOR the detectives
WILTSHIRE Police are looking for a professional snoop. more...
Now you could be watching FOR the detectives
WILTSHIRE Police are looking for a professional snoop. more...
School wins a special hat-trick
GREENDOWN Community School has become one of only two schools in the country to be awarded specialist status in maths, computing and sport. more...
Apprentice Michelle launches Superstars – The Academy
YOUNG people who have failed to shine in the classroom are being invited to showcase their talents in a new initiative from New College. more...
The day a bus crashed into UK's most bashed bridge
IT'S been the scene of untold misery over the years, with lorries, rubbish trucks and many other vehicles coming a cropper. Whitehouse Bridge has become notorious in the British Isles as our most bashed bridge. Here we look back at the day a bus drove into it, just to prove a point. more...
Academy designs take shape
THIS is the first chance to see what Swindon's academy will look like. more...
Guilty drugs plea to stand, rules judge
A VIETNAMESE man caught in the massive operation targeting cannabis growers across town has failed in a bid to change his plea. more...
Bright idea will make cycling safer
AFTER dealing with the harrowing after-effects of accidents involving cyclists, Steve Sumner has taken road safety into his own hands. more...
Things to do: be in the Adver
CUB Scout Andrew Iwaniszyn had to get his name into the Swindon Advertiser to win a trophy. more...
Staff cut to save park and ride
THE Wroughton park and ride service will be saved by halving the number of staff. more...
Digging in to help others
VOLUNTEERS have been preparing the ground for an organic allotment to provide fruit and vegetables for a community café. more...
From Lyneham to the Qatari desert
IN the second of his reports from Qatar, Anthony Osborne meets the men and women from RAF Lyneham who are working round the clock in the Qatari desert. more...
Gas leak shuts school
A GAS leak at a school that forced pupils to stay home today has been repaired. more...
Sex assault victim to flee town
JUST under 18 months ago Louise was a confident university graduate looking forward to a career in accounting. more...
Woman guilty of locking police in her home
A WOMAN who took two police officers hostage has been given a two-year conditional discharge. more...
Swindon Speedway
SPEEDWAY: Don't bet on us!
Swindon Robins have been installed as 3/1 favourites to win the 2007 Elite League title but co-owner Terry Russell will not be backing his side. more...
SPEEDWAY: Don't bet on us!
Swindon Robins have been installed as 3/1 favourites to win the 2007 Elite League title but co-owner Terry Russell will not be backing his side. more...
Times Celebrating
MARRIAGE: Rebecca Korda & Stuart Thomson
A honeymoon in Norway followed the wedding of Miss Rebecca Louise Korda and Mr Stuart David Thomson at St Peters and St Paul Church, Kilmersdon, Somerset, on December 2. more...
Hannah Louise Warner
BABY Hannah Louise was a welcome surprise for proud parents Charlotte and James, who did not plan their first-born child. more...
BIRTH: Abigail Lynn Stafford
BABY Abigail weighed just five pounds when she was born, but could still boast a full head of hair. more...
OBITUARY: Miss Rosealie Smart
A FORMER headteacher of Nelson Haden Girls' School in Trowbridge has died at the age of 97. more...
OBITUARY: Mrs Joyce Doidge
THE funeral of well-known Chippenham pianist Joyce Doidge was held at the Central Methodist Church, Chipp- enham on Wednesday . more...
Times Chippenhem Town Fc
Perrin breaks three-week silence
DARREN Perrin has broken his three week long silence and revealed for the first time how he is coping with his continuing suspension from his job as manager of Chippenham Town. more...
Perrin breaks three-week silence
DARREN Perrin has broken his three week long silence and revealed for the first time how he is coping with his continuing suspension from his job as manager of Chippenham Town. more...
Perrin breaks his long silence
DARREN Perrin has broken his three week long silence and revealed for the first time how he is coping with his continuing suspension from his job as manager of Chippenham Town. more...
Caretaker waits for go-ahead
CARETAKER manager Adie Mings admits he may have to wait until the management situation at Hardenhuish Park is resolved before he can strengthen the Chippenham Town squad. more...
Times Features Down Memory Lane
Then & Now - Obelisk, Warminster
Last week we featured Silver Street and the Obelisk Post Office in our Then and Now series on Warminster. more...
Times Football
Ref halts play in injury scare
LES PHILLIPS CUP: Calne Town 0, Hallen 1 (match abandoned due to injury). A SPINAL injury to Hallen defender Mark Reid caused this second round clash to be abandoned with 20 minutes to play. more...
Armstrong won’t be rushed on Town deal
GLENN Armstrong insists he has "unfinished business" at Calne Town as rivals Melksham step up their attempts to sign him. more...
Lardner leaves it late to rescue Biddestone
Minehead 1, Biddestone 1. A STOPPAGE time penalty from leading scorer Dan Lardner spared Biddestone’s blushes in a feisty encounter at Irnham Road. more...
Super-sub Bowen seals cup victory
LES PHILLIPS CUP: Frome Town 1, Melksham Town 2. SUBSTITUTE Lee Bowen fired a depleted Melksham Town side into the third round of the Les Phillips Cup at the expense of rivals Frome. more...
Brickley has rethink on quit threat
Portishead 1, Westbury United 0. PAUL Brickley could continue as Westbury United manager next season, even if the club fails to win promotion to the Premier Division. more...
It’s all about good timing
Bristol nor Farm 0, Corsham Town 1. A TIMELY substitution from manager Colin Bush kept Corsham Town five points clear of their rivals at the top of the Premier Division. more...
It’s all about good timing
Bristol nor Farm 0, Corsham Town 1. A TIMELY substitution from manager Colin Bush kept Corsham Town five points clear of their rivals at the top of the Premier Division. more...
First game ends in defeat
Sherborne Town 3, Bradford Town 1 NIGEL Tripp and Paul Ranger got a taste of what to expect on Saturday as their first game in charge of struggling Bradford Town ended in defeat. more...
First game ends in defeat
Sherborne Town 3, Bradford Town 1 NIGEL Tripp and Paul Ranger got a taste of what to expect on Saturday as their first game in charge of struggling Bradford Town ended in defeat. more...
First game ends in defeat
Sherborne Town 3, Bradford Town 1 NIGEL Tripp and Paul Ranger got a taste of what to expect on Saturday as their first game in charge of struggling Bradford Town ended in defeat. more...
First game ends in defeat
Sherborne Town 3, Bradford Town 1 NIGEL Tripp and Paul Ranger got a taste of what to expect on Saturday as their first game in charge of struggling Bradford Town ended in defeat. more...
First game ends in defeat
Sherborne Town 3, Bradford Town 1 NIGEL Tripp and Paul Ranger got a taste of what to expect on Saturday as their first game in charge of struggling Bradford Town ended in defeat. more...
First game ends in defeat
Sherborne Town 3, Bradford Town 1 NIGEL Tripp and Paul Ranger got a taste of what to expect on Saturday as their first game in charge of struggling Bradford Town ended in defeat. more...
After the drought, comes the flood
HELLENIC LEAGUE: Trowbridge Town 5, Letcombe 0. MATT Minnis ended his scoring drought in spectacular style with a first half hat-trick against Letcombe. more...
Wiltshire duo catch the eye
YOUTH FOOTBALL: WILTSHIRE under 18s stars Mike Perrott and David Thompson will represent the South West against the combined universities at Bournemouth on February 11. more...
Gingell hits back in county versus club battle
WILTSHIRE under 18s chief Mel Gingell has rubbished suggestions that no more than three players from any one club should be picked for the county. more...
Times General Sport
Veteran moves to development squad
ICE HOCKEY: THE Swindon npower Wildcats have announced the re-registration of veteran forward Grant Bailey to the club's National League Development team, the ENL Wildcats. more...
Veteran moves to development squad
ICE HOCKEY: THE Swindon npower Wildcats have announced the re-registration of veteran forward Grant Bailey to the club's National League Development team, the ENL Wildcats. more...
Master stroke for young paddler
CANOEING: BRADFORD on Avon paddler Tom Simmons has taken another stroke towards international stardom with a call up to the Great Britain under 18s squad. more...
Medals for the muddy marvels
ATHLETICS: MUDDY marvels from Aloeric Primary School stole the plaudits and the medals at the West Wiltshire cross country championships. more...
Gala win for the Swordfish
SWIMMING: MELKSHAM Swordfish led from start to finish to win Sunday’s Moonraker Winter League Round 2 gala. more...
Double triumph for the Barbers
ATHLETICS: Doug Barber was first home for Avon Valley Runners in Sunday’s Slaughterford nine mile multi-terrain race. more...
Double triumph for the Barbers
ATHLETICS: Doug Barber was first home for Avon Valley Runners in Sunday’s Slaughterford nine mile multi-terrain race. more...
Rankin’s first in sprint finish
ATHLETICS: TWO course records were broken on Sunday at the ninth running of the Slaughterford 9, organised by Chippenham Harriers. more...
Rankin’s first in sprint finish
ATHLETICS: TWO course records were broken on Sunday at the ninth running of the Slaughterford 9, organised by Chippenham Harriers. more...
Times Music
21st century blues rock revival comes to county
THE 21st century British Blues Invasion continues tomorrow when Aynsley Lister and Ian Parker play at the Swindon Arts Centre at 8pm. more...
21st century blues rock revival comes to county
THE 21st century British Blues Invasion continues tomorrow when Aynsley Lister and Ian Parker play at the Swindon Arts Centre at 8pm. more...
The Gig Guide
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 2 more...
The Gig Guide
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 2 more...
Times Rugby
Fuller sparks victory party
Colerne 5, Westbury 43. WESTBURY coach Jon Parker hailed his players after a crushing victory over basement side Colerne. more...
Adam revels in new wing wizard role
Trowbridge 36, North Dorset 7. ADAM Sullivan is fast becoming the wizard of the wing at Green Lane after another scintillating performance in his new position. more...
Young guns tackle fundraising event
IT was crash, bang, wallop at Green Lane on Sunday as the rugby stars of the future put their muscle to the test at the Trowbridge Rugby Club sponsored tackle event. more...
Leaders slip to narrow defeat
Swindon 2nds 19, Corsham 18. SWINDON'S second string ambushed Dorset and Wilts Division One North leaders Corsham as they came from behind to snatch a nerve-wrenching 19-18 win in Saturday's top-of-the-table encounter. more...
Bradford pay the penalty for too much chat
Wootton Bassett 2nds 35, Bradford on Avon 24. BRADFORD were made to pay for their indiscipline in a high-scoring encounter at Stoneover Lane. more...
Heavyweight champs halt Chippenham
St Ives 11, Chippenham 8 THE home side’s weight advantage proved crucial as Chippenham conceded a South West One double to their Cornish hosts. more...
Times Two
My Wiltshire Life - Nick Pitcher
NICK Pitcher, 51, was born and bred in Warminster, having been born at the family home in Weymouth Street. He went to Old Close School then New Close Primary School and afterwards, Frome Grammar with his lifelong friend, Cllr Paul Batchelor. more...
My Wiltshire Life - Nick Pitcher
NICK Pitcher, 51, was born and bred in Warminster, having been born at the family home in Weymouth Street. He went to Old Close School then New Close Primary School and afterwards, Frome Grammar with his lifelong friend, Cllr Paul Batchelor. more...
Times Wiltshire News
Date set for police shake-up debate
PLANS for a major police shake-up in Wiltshire will be discussed next week. more...
Tommorton
Shooting craps over casino plan
WAS it me or was the picture of Tessa Jowell draped unseductively over a roulette table the single biggest turn-off from casinos possible, more than Gamblers Anonymous, the Church and an army of statisticians could ever devise? more...
Trowbridge News
Coffee shop in planning hitch
A COFFEE shop due to open in Trowbridge next month may not have the correct planning permission. more...
TV star to visit school
TV presenter Philippa Forester will present prizes to two talented young poets at a Trowbridge school on Wednesday. more...
TV star to visit school
TV presenter Philippa Forester will present prizes to two talented young poets at a Trowbridge school on Wednesday. more...
TV star to visit school
TV presenter Philippa Forester will present prizes to two talented young poets at a Trowbridge school on Wednesday. more...
Video Vault
Human can opener
This is Rebekah. The Human Can Opener. She is one crazy can opening chick. Her and her friends goal is to get her on to the David Letterman show and his stupid human tricks. Helpful to have her around if your ever short of a can opener or two...! more...
Human can opener
This is Rebecca. The Human Can Opener. She is one crazy can opening chick. Her friends goal is to get her on to the David Letterman show of stupid human tricks. Handy to have her around if you're short of a can opener or two............!? more...
Shopping mall pranks
Ever wondered what you're Husbands or boyfriends get up to when you leave them to their own devices in a shopping mall? Then sit back, relax and all will be revealed by this cheeky chap! more...
Warminster News
Train victim was 'days from retirement'
A 58-YEAR-OLD council worker died after being struck by a train just five days before he was due to take early retirement. more...
Warning over bogus callers
PEOPLE in Warminster were today warned to be on their guard against bogus callers following a number of reports of vulnerable residents being targeted. more...
Wessex In Business
Athlete finds a cure and success in pills
A CAREER-THREATENING injury led to a new direction in life for an international athlete, now the boss of one of the country's fastest growing beauty companies. more...
Carol discovers a new calling as travel agent
AFTER 20 years of working from home running a call centre-based travel agency, Carol Moreton is adjusting to life in her new Westbury shop. more...
Travel advice from home
A Bradford on Avon woman has set up a travel agency from her own home after more than 17 years in the business. more...
Solicitor John is still going strong at 74
The president of the Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce reached a major milestone in his working career when he celebrated 50 years in the legal profession. more...
Shop closes but business expands
A Bradford on Avon carpet fitting company has closed its shop in Market Street but is actually expanding its business. more...
Surgery’s new computer investment
A WARMINSTER GPs' surgery has become the first practice in Wiltshire to implement a revolutionary computer system. more...
Agency wins top award
A RECRUITMENT firm in Trowbridge is celebrating after receiving an award. more...
Airsprung reports improved sales
FURNITURE company Airsprung has announced a boost in sales and a big reduction on the previous year's losses. more...
New patrons welcomed
Four new businesses have been welcomed as patrons of the Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce. more...
Scheme to benefit all members
Access to special offers, preferential rates and discounts are being made available to members of the Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce. more...
Wilbur
BIRTHDAYS!
CONGRATULATIONS to our Junior of the Week, Lenny Gale, of Trowbridge, who wins a £5 voucher from The Toy Shop, plus two Happy Meals from McDonald's in Trowbridge, Melksham or Chippenham. Well done Lenny, enjoy your third birthday on Tuesday. more...
Wiltshire News
Warning over roof tiles
Following a recent increase in the theft of antique stone roof tiles and traditional stoneware, Wiltshire Police are asking for assistance from the public, and also offering advice on how to improve the security of such items. more...
Cash help for small firms
Small and medium sized enterprises can get help in making the most of new internet technologies. more...
Youth Minor League Announcements
Redated Postponed Games
Please ensure all managers get a copy of the relevant rearranged game/s. All rearranged games must be played on or before the new date. The list shows the new date with the old date in brackets behind it. If a rearranged game has actually been played forward the result of the match as soon as possible to the Publicity/Fixtures Secretary. If a postponed game is not on the list forward details of the game as soon as possible to the Publicity/Fixtures Secretary for rearrangement. more...
Salisbury Journal News
Amnesty International: February
Mohamed al-Mansoori, a lawyer and human rights activist, was issued with an arrest warrant after criticising the human rights situation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in TV interviews. more...
The Sarum Cycle
The Sarum Cycle by Nicholas Mynheer is a version of the Stations of the Cross that has been especially painted for showing at Salisbury. more...
The Friends of Salisbury Cathedral
You often hear the phrase "joined up thinking" in the media. It usually refers to government departments working together rather than paddling their own particular canoes. But it could also mean thinking about joining up to groups or organisations. more...
The Deadly Sins - Lent Course 2007
The Cathedral's evening Lent course this year will involve a series of addresses by senior clerics of the diocese, each taking as their subject one of the traditional seven deadly sins. more...
Education workshop success
Last term 300 Key Stage One schoolchildren visited the Cathedral as part of the Wiltshire scheme of work unit Special Books, for activities linked to three well-known Bible stories. more...
An eye-opening experience
Mark Bonney, the Canon Treasurer, speaks about his recent trip to Sudan as part of the long established link the church there has with the Salisbury Diocese. more...
Organ Recital Series 2007
The 2007 Organ Recital Series brings together two internationally-renowned concert organists, two eminent London organists and members of the home team, all performing on the recently overhauled Willis organ. more...
Lydia
Swindon Advertiser News
Drugs squad swoops on five houses
POLICE carried out a string of raids on suspected drug dens across the town. more...
Limber up for festival of sport
FOLLOWING the huge success of last year's Corporate Games, Swindon is going to get its own sports festival. more...
After Tito and Jermaine, guess who's invited to Swindon
SUPERSTAR Michael Jackson could be making a surprise visit to Swindon. more...
Now you could be watching FOR the detectives
WILTSHIRE Police are looking for a professional snoop. more...
School wins a special hat-trick
GREENDOWN Community School has become one of only two schools in the country to be awarded specialist status in maths, computing and sport. more...
Apprentice Michelle launches Superstars – The Academy
YOUNG people who have failed to shine in the classroom are being invited to showcase their talents in a new initiative from New College. more...
The day a bus crashed into UK's most bashed bridge
IT DOES seem that only a few weeks go by before we hear about yet another vehicle hitting Britain's most-bashed bridge. more...
Academy designs take shape
THIS is the first chance to see what Swindon's academy will look like. more...
Woman guilty of locking police in her home
A WOMAN who took two police officers hostage has been given a two-year conditional discharge. more...
Guilty drugs plea to stand, rules judge
A VIETNAMESE man caught in the massive operation targeting cannabis growers across town has failed in a bid to change his plea. more...
Bright idea will make cycling safer
AFTER dealing with the harrowing after-effects of accidents involving cyclists, Steve Sumner has taken road safety into his own hands. more...
Things to do: be in the Adver
CUB Scout Andrew Iwaniszyn had to get his name into the Swindon Advertiser to win a trophy. more...
Staff cut to save park and ride
THE Wroughton park and ride service will be saved by halving the number of staff. more...
Gas leak shuts school
A GAS leak at a school that forced pupils to stay home today has been repaired. more...
Digging in to help others
VOLUNTEERS have been preparing the ground for an organic allotment to provide fruit and vegetables for a community café. more...
Leisure centre’s fate in balance
CAMPAIGNERS hoping to save the leisure centre in Cricklade have handed their business plan for taking it over to the district council. more...
Bird man to give a talk
BIRD trainer Lloyd Buck will be accompanied by some of his feathered friends when he gives an illustrated talk next weekend. more...
New firm is giving us high hopes
After a two-year campaign Swindon's business community has voted to create a new company responsible for improving the town centre. more...
Boxing champ throws down the gauntlet
BOXING champ Jamie Cox scaled a 30ft climbing wall to launch a major sports event. more...
From Lyneham to the Qatari desert
YOU wash in a Cadillac, work in OpsTown and eat cheese with everything. more...
Crack team gets result
A TEENAGER who hid hard drugs up his backside after being arrested by the police has been remanded in custody. more...
College celebrates its Oxbridge offers
A RECORD number of New College students have been offered places at England's two premier universities. more...
Sex attack victim says: 'I have to leave town'
JUST under 18 months ago Louise was a confident university graduate looking forward to a career in accounting. more...
Swindon Advertiser Sport
SWINDON TOWN: ‘I’m not bitter’
ANDY Monkhouse believes Paul Sturrock was a bit hasty' in discarding him although he harbours no bitterness towards his old boss. more...
King Aims for yet another Triumph
With the Cheltenham Festival on the horizon, the countdown to the meeting continues with Alan King's Katchit among a high class entry of 103 for the £120,000 Grade I JCB Triumph Hurdle run over two miles one furlong at Cheltenham on Friday, March 16, the final day of the Festival. more...
Felix books another ride
Stanton Fitzwarren jockey Felix de Giles continues to juggle his school work with trips to the racecourse, and chalked up his fourth winner under rules when he rode Rockys Girl to victory in the amateur riders' handicap hurdle at Taunton in midweek. more...
Star to shine at Newbury
Whatever happens at Newbury next Saturday, Kauto Star's finesse on a racecourse will not be open to debate. more...
Conker could be a big hit for punters
Fontwell and Musselburgh are the venues for jump racing tomorrow, with a flat all-weather card at Kempton. more...
Zoe turns on the style to jump into two finals
Zoe Wilkinson has made the finals of the national British Eventing JAS (Jumping and Style) Championships. more...
SWINDON TOWN: ‘I’m ready for the hard knocks’
PATRICK Noubissie is not afraid of a physical battle and is relishing the challenge of a League Two promotion scrap. more...
Claire back as County coach
WILTSHIRE women have made an astute appointment, writes ERNIE NEWELL. more...
Howell facing a real Dubai battle
DAVID Howell was battling to avoid missing the cut when the delayed second round of the Dubai Desert Classic resumed this morning. more...
Latest news from around the clubs
Swindon golfer Lee Robson will be the new club captain at Broome Manor. more...
Confident Wendy bids for world squad spot
WENDY Jones will go to the trials for the World Cross Country Championships today with a smile on her face after a record-breaking performance. more...
Flynn into final
Walcot's Tom Flynn is safely through to the Western Counties Final of the National Golden Gloves competition after a hard-fought victory over Mitchell Lever of Synwell ABC at Bristol. more...
England Re-Joyce at first victory
England cashed in on a maiden one-day international hundred from Ed Joyce to beat Australia for the first time this winter - and captain Andrew Flintoff is now eying a place in the finals of the Commonwealth Bank Series. more...
Bassett in training
Wootton Bassett's Cricket Club starts its preparations for the new season on Monday (7-8pm) with indoor nets at the Lime Kiln sports centre in Wootton Bassett. more...
SWINDON TOWN: Sturrock is not worried by Monky business
PAUL Sturrock will not be losing sleep at the prospect of Andy Monkhouse returning to haunt him and insists he has to focus on the long-term progress of Swindon Town. more...
SWINDON TOWN: Longer-term deal is Blair’s reward
THE BLAIR Sturrock appreciation society extends well beyond mum and dad with the player's fan club' urging the manager to give him a go. more...
SWINDON TOWN: Win-win situation
ASHAN Holgate may yet have a County Ground future with the manager adamant the player's loan switch to Macclesfield is a win-win' situation for all concerned. more...
FOOTBALL: Puffett outlines Marine’s grand designs
SUPERMARINE have some big ideas and insist they will put their money where their mouth is after revealing plans for a £1million plus ground redevelopment. more...
FOOTBALL: Davies: Win it without me
STEVE Davies is "absolutely gutted" after a second fractured cheekbone has ruled him out for the season - but has backed his teammates to win promotion without him. more...
FOOTBALL: We’re in great shape: Dyton
ALAN Dyton insists his Shrivenham side are better than ever' after staring into the barrel of a "disaster" just two weeks into the season. more...
FOOTBALL: Battling hard is Chokri’s Blueprint for Premier joy
Highlight of the Premier Division tomorrow is the clash between local rivals Blueprint Chiseldon and Wroughton, writes RAY BURROUGHS. more...
FOOTBALL: Dave warns Supermarine
DAVE Gilroy has warned Chippenham's mid-week conquerors, Supermarine, life in the Premier Division would not be easy while hinting his own Hardenhuish future is far from certain. more...
FOOTBALL: Under-pressure Fisher ‘Hales’ opposite number Steve
JOHN Fisher admires the loyalty of Carterton counterpart Steve Hale - but insists his own future at Highworth is becoming increasingly unclear. more...
GOLF: David back in business
HE'S had two months off the golf course to address his fitness issues but it was the same old David Howell in his first competitive round of 2007. more...
Watch Your Back Jack!
BE on your toes' is Jack Smith's warning to Andy Monkhouse today but the defender knows he must heed the same message in the light of Patrick Noubissie's arrival at the County Ground. more...
It's Time to ReWrite the Book!
CHRISTIAN Roberts has backed his manager's disciplinary crackdown and concedes he has to clean up his own act. more...
ICE HOCKEY: Cats boss targets maximum points
WILDCATS will be gunning for a maximum four points this weekend to consolidate their push for a play-off spot. more...
Our fans can really make a difference
FORGET the shopping and crank up the volume is Paul Sturrock's plea ahead of today's key clash with Hartlepool United. more...
Award-winner Lee guns for treble
LEE Peacock will look to complete a hat-trick' of sorts today after joining a trio of County Ground award-winners ahead of today's clash with Hartlepool United. more...
SPEEDWAY: Don't bet on us!
Swindon Robins have been installed as 3/1 favourites to win the 2007 Elite League title but co-owner Terry Russell will not be backing his side. more...
Poll backs fans consortium
AS Town prepare for further discussions with those eager to take over the club, a Swindon Advertiser poll has provided the fans consortium with a major boost. more...
The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News
Thousands of cards recycled
Kennet District Council has sent out a massive thank you to all parishes and schools across the district who took part in the Council's Christmas card recycling scheme this year. Over the three week period following Christmas, more than 133,000 Christmas cards were collected via the Council's scheme, saving nearly 50 trees. more...
Cash help for small firms
Small and medium sized enterprises can get help in making the most of new internet technologies. more...
Camilla comes to town
The Duchess of Cornwall is coming to Chippenham to officially open a new £4m medical centre. more...
Public told council leader's actions not their business
North Wiltshire District Council leader Carol O'Gorman says it is not the public's business if or not she used a council franking machine to send out invites to the opening of a friend's business. more...
Warning over roof tiles
Following a recent increase in the theft of antique stone roof tiles and traditional stoneware, Wiltshire Police are asking for assistance from the public, and also offering advice on how to improve the security of such items. more...
Robocops come to town
New video helmets which allow police to film town centre violence have been trialled in Chippenham. more...
Help for transplant twins
SEVEN NCOs from 84 Medical Supply Squadron, Hullavington, near Chippenham are to cycle from John O'Groats to Land's End to raise £4,000 to send twin boys to the World Transplant Games. more...
The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald Sport
Club boosts youth coaching
Bishops Cannings Cricket Club will open their doors to players from other more...
Constable is relishing a fresh start
Former Bluebird James Constable is determined to prove to himself he can still be a success after leaving Walsall a year since joining from Chippenham Town. more...
Teenager takes two wickets
LIAM Dawson took 2-38 in England U19's emphatic 157 run win over Malaysia yesterday. more...
Perrin blasts Bluebirds
Suspended Chippenham Town manager Darren Perrin has thanked family and friends for helping him through a difficult three weeks since he was axed as the Bluebbirds boss. more...
Wiltshire Times News
Video helmets target pub thugs
DRUNKEN yobs will soon be prosecuted using footage recorded by police on Robocop-style head cameras. more...
Train victim was 'days from retirement'
A 58-YEAR-OLD council worker died after being struck by a train just five days before he was due to take early retirement. more...
Coffee shop in planning hitch
A COFFEE shop due to open in Trowbridge next month may not have the correct planning permission. more...
Date set for police shake-up debate
PLANS for a major police shake-up in Wiltshire will be discussed next week. more...
Camilla to open £4m medical centre
THE Duchess of Cornwall is coming to Chippenham to officially open a new £4m medical centre. more...
Warning over bogus callers
PEOPLE in Warminster were today warned to be on their guard against bogus callers following a number of reports of vulnerable residents being targeted. more...
TV star to visit school
TV presenter Philippa Forester will present prizes to two talented young poets at a Trowbridge school on Wednesday. more...
Crackdown targets graffiti gang
A NEW crackdown on anti-social behaviour in north Wiltshire has been launched. more...
Woman shaken by robbery attempt
POLICE today appealed for witnesses after an attempted robbery in Chippenham on Wednesday night. more...
Wiltshire Times Sport
Double triumph for the Barbers
Doug Barber was first home for Avon Valley Runners in Sunday's Slaughterford nine mile multi-terrain race. He finished 31st in 65:24. He was followed by 54th placed Mike Maidment in 68:08, 60th placed Mike Pace in 69:20 and 80th placed Stuart MacGregor in 71:26 to bring the Avon Valley Runners team home in sixth place. more...
Ref halts play in injury scare
A SPINAL injury to Hallen defender Mark Reid caused this second round clash to be abandoned with 20 minutes to play. more...
Armstrong won’t be rushed on Town deal
GLENN Armstrong insists he has "unfinished business" at Calne Town as rivals Melksham step up their attempts to sign him. more...
Lardner leaves it late to rescue Biddestone
A STOPPAGE time penalty from leading scorer Dan Lardner spared Biddestone's blushes in a feisty encounter at Irnham Road. more...
Super-sub Bowen seals cup victory
SUBSTITUTE Lee Bowen fired a depleted Melksham Town side into the third round of the Les Phillips Cup at the expense of rivals Frome. more...
Brickley has rethink on quit threat
PAUL Brickley could continue as Westbury United manager next season, even if the club fails to win promotion to the Premier Division. more...
It’s all about good timing
A TIMELY substitution from manager Colin Bush kept Corsham Town five points clear of their rivals at the top of the Premier Division. more...
First game ends in defeat
NIGEL Tripp and Paul Ranger got a taste of what to expect on Saturday as their first game in charge of struggling Bradford Town ended in defeat. more...
Caretaker waits for go-ahead
CARETAKER manager Adie Mings admits he may have to wait until the management situation at Hardenhuish Park is resolved before he can strengthen the Chippenham Town squad. more...
After the drought, comes the flood
MATT Minnis ended his scoring drought in spectacular style with a first half hat-trick against Letcombe. more...
Wiltshire duo catch the eye
WILTSHIRE under 18s stars Mike Perrott and David Thompson will represent the South West against the combined universities at Bournemouth on February 11. more...
Fuller sparks victory party
WESTBURY coach Jon Parker hailed his players after a crushing victory over basement side Colerne. more...
Leaders slip to narrow defeat
SWINDON'S second string ambushed Dorset and Wilts Division One North leaders more...
Adam revels in new wing wizard role
ADAM Sullivan is fast becoming the wizard of the wing at Green Lane after another scintillating performance in his new position. more...
Young guns tackle fundraising event
IT was crash, bang, wallop at Green Lane on Sunday as the rugby stars of the more...
Bradford pay the penalty for too much chat
BRADFORD were made to pay for their indiscipline in a high-scoring encounter more...
Heavyweight champs halt Chippenham
THE home side's weight advantage proved crucial as Chippenham conceded a more...
Toolstation League preview
Torrington v Melksham Town more...
Gingell hits back in county versus club battle
WILTSHIRE under 18s chief Mel Gingell has rubbished suggestions that no more more...
Around the Southern League
BARTON ROVERS have signed former Cambridge United forward Zema Abbey. more...
Sport Italia Hellenic League preview
KIDLINGTON youngster Jamie DeBanks could be out for the rest of the season more...
Perrin breaks his long silence
DARREN Perrin has broken his three week long silence and revealed for the more...
Rankin’s first in sprint finish
TWO course records were broken on Sunday at the ninth running of the Slaughterford 9, organised by Chippenham Harriers. more...
Veteran moves to development squad
THE Swindon npower Wildcats have announced the re-registration more...
Master stroke for young paddler
BRADFORD on Avon paddler Tom Simmons has taken another stroke towards international stardom with a call up to the Great Britain under 18s squad. more...
Medals for the muddy marvels
MUDDY marvels from Aloeric Primary School stole the plaudits and the medals at the West Wiltshire cross country championships. more...
Gala win for the Swordfish
MELKSHAM Swordfish led from start to finish to win Sunday's Moonraker Winter League Round 2 gala. more...
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