Stories for 20 February 2007

Angling

Mitchell nabs police league win

WEIGHTS were well below their best in the Avon and Somerset Police individual League match fished on Wednesday on the River Frome at Farleigh Hungerford.  more...

Announcements

RICKARDS, Jennifer and James

A daughter Olivia Mia on January 30, 2007 weighing 8lb 2oz  more...

Bowls

BOWLS: Golden Graham!

GRAHAM Hatherall was in brilliant form at the weekend as he completed a superb treble in national indoor championship competitions, writes DAVE EATON.  more...

BOWLS: Westlecot begin Wessex title bid

WESTLECOT men's team begin their bid for glory in the Wessex League championship title race this coming weekend.  more...

Chippenham News

Fundraising tribute to cancer victim

Chippenham Town fans paid tribute to cancer victim Daniel Chiles on Saturday as his family presented a cheque to Bristol Children's Hospital during half time.  more...

Pancake races a close call

The annual Shrove Tuesday pancake races took place today with all participating teams putting in excellent performances.  more...

Roadworks cause chaos

Business in Chippenham has been suffering due to ongoing sewer repairs taking place in the New Road and Station Hill areas.  more...

Benefits cheat had 11 bank accounts

A man who inherired more than £60,000, had 11 bank accounts and his own business illegally claimed benefits, a court heard yesterday.  more...

Locals crack on with clean up

Residents living on a housing estate in Chippenham have joined together to clean up their neighbourhood.  more...

New habitat for rare bird

A new wetland habitat for the threatened reed bunting is being created at Lower Moor Farm near Oaksey.  more...

Benefit cheat had 11 bank accounts

A MAN who ran his own business, had inherited more than £60,000 and had 11 bank accounts illegally claimed benefits, a court heard yesterday.  more...

Business as normal at leisure centres

BUSINESS as normal - that was the message at the six leisure centres in north Wiltshire which opened under new management this morning.  more...

Neighbours clean up their street

RESIDENTS of a housing estate in Chippenham have joined together to clean up their neighbourhood.  more...

Chippenham Sunday League News

Award presented to British Lion

THE British Lion have been presented with their certificate for winning the Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News-sponsored Team of the Week award for February 11, 2007.  more...

Sunday Cup semi-finalists strengthen squad

WILTSHIRE Sunday Cup semi-finalists Coyote FC have strengthened their squad with four new signings.  more...

Devizes News

Give a dog a home

In a country that takes pride in its love for animals, it comes as a shock when dogs are abandoned and neglected.  more...

Gazette Football

Southgate bandwagon rolls on

CHIPPENHAM SUNDAY LEAGUE DIVISION THREE: Leaders The Southgate Inn extended their unbeaten run to 11 matches with a hard fought victory over Cooper-Avon at The Conigre.   more...

Missing players miss out on top spot

CHIPPENHAM SUNDAY LEAGUE DIVISION TWO: AFC Calne were unable to raise a side for their trip to The Ship FC which cost them the chance to reclaim top spot in Division Two from the British Lion OC who were in cup action.  more...

Rovers stay ahead of the game

CHIPPENHAM SUNDAY LEAGUE DIVISION ONE: Semington Rovers are sitting pretty at the top of the table their 3-1 triumph at home to Chippenham Sports and Social Club allowed them to stay just in front of the chasing pack, which is led by North Bradley who were in cup action.  more...

Winsley still setting the pace

CHIPPENHAM SUNDAY LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION: Winsley extended their lead at the top of the Premier Division by defeating near neighbours Dog and Fox Ashley for the second time in 15 days.  more...

Little George cause big upset

THE quarter finals of the Westernsport Trophies-sponsored WG Parr Trophy produced one major upset as Division Four high-flyers Little George defeated Division Two pace setters British Lion OC 4-2 on a muddy Leafy Lane pitch.   more...

Bromham drop vital point

CHIPPENHAM SUNDAY LEAGUE DIVISION FOUR: Pacesetters Bromham (Sunday) dropped what could prove to be a costly point when they could manage only a 3-3 draw with lowly placed Churchill Arms, a result that saw the Arms extend their unbeaten run to four matches.   more...

Gazette Wine Club Offers

French regional case, £55

There are some great bargains to be had from Regional France. Down here there's loads of interesting smaller wineries that are now turning out some really well made fruity and characterful wines at a bargain price.  more...

Grahamcarter

No mercy for technology

Those people who have known me for a long time will tell you that I've mellowed over the years.  more...

Hockey

Price sparks Chippenham goal glut

Chippenham 8, City of Bath B 3. CHIPPENHAM completed their 16th win of the season with a comfortable victory against a resolute City of Bath B side.  more...

Marlborough News

It was a pearly party for Bessie's 100th

Pearly kings and queens and a chief constable were among Bessie Winder's 100th birthday surprises on Friday.  more...

Melksham News

Rail protesters to hold talks

RAIL protestors have organised a meeting in Melksham to discuss problems with train services on the TransWilts line between Swindon and Salisbury.  more...

New Forest News

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...

Pancake Day Race

Pancake race

The men's race charges through Fore Street (19719/11)  more...

Pancake race

The children's race gets off to a good start (19719/11)  more...

Pancake races

TROWBRIDGE PANCAKE RACES. Abbey Allen-Hallam with her bunny friend from Asda enjoying the fun of the races. (19719/1)  more...

Pancake races

Line dancer Averil Beresford getting in some practise. (19719/2)  more...

Pancake race

Craig Evry filming Mary Rose Mantle as Jay Ward and Nicole Anderson register for the event (19719 /3)  more...

Pancake race

Encouragement from town crier Trevor Heeks as Mayor Tom James has a go at flipping a pancake (19719/4)  more...

Pancake race

Competitors with Wilbur the Wiltshire Times alligator and the Asda rabbit. (19719/5)  more...

Pancake race

Game for a laugh (19719/6)  more...

Pancake race

Wilbur the Wiltshire Times alligator reads all about it with Wiltshire Times staff (19719/7)  more...

Pancake race

Ladies get ready for the start of the race. (19719/9)  more...

Pancake race

The race gets off to a flippin good start for the ladies (19719/10)  more...

pancake race

Ben Evans, Nicole Anderson, Owen Martin and Nik Brown - cadets of 2196 Squadron who won the relay race. (19719/13)  more...

Pancake race

Craig Evry interviews the Mayor of Trowbridge Tom James for the Wiltshire Times web site (19719/14)  more...

pancake race

Victorious cadets of 2196 ATC celebrate their win. (19719/15)  more...

Salisbury City Fc News

Holmes optimistic about Tubbs

AS Salisbury City manager Nick Holmes prepares for this evening's Conference South match with old rivals Dorchester Town, he has been buoyed by the news that the knee injury suffered by leading goalscorer Matt Tubbs is not as bad as first feared.  more...

Pre-match award for City

PRIOR to kick off at tonight's Conference South match with Dorchester Town, Salisbury City will be presented with the Team of the Round award from the FA in recognition of their recent FA Trophy third round win at Kettering Town.  more...

City favourites to win

SALISBURY City are firm favourites to win tonight's Conference South match with Dorchester Town, according to the city's Independent Bookmakers.  more...

Team news - tonight's line ups

SALISBURY City boss Nick Holmes has been forced to make a change from the side that won 4-0 at Hayes on Saturday.  more...

City's ten men lead 1-0

SALISBURY City lead 1-0 at the break in tonight's Conference South match with Dorchester Town, courtesy of Paul Sales' 14th minute goal.  more...

City held to a draw

TEN-man Salisbury City were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Dorchester Town this evening.  more...

Salisbury News

Laboratory passes its tests target

A NEW "high throughput" laboratory at Salisbury District Hospital is helping geneticists to meet new national targets for breast cancer testing.  more...

Builder saves ancient remains just in time

A QUICK-THINKING builder saved Bronze Age funeral remains from certain destruction at a building site in Tidworth.  more...

Stfc Headlines

Town go down at Barnet

SWINDON Town's hopes of closing the gap at the top of League Two were dashed as Barnet snatched a 1-0 win over Paul Sturrock's men.  more...

Swindon Eating Out

Wagamama, Bath

FAST food chains aren't usually my favourite places to eat - with one notable exception, Wagamama.  more...

Swindon General Sport

Pinehurst's Alice in treble triumph

Alice Woodman claimed a triple title win at the Swindon & District Badminton Association's Junior Championships at Pinehurst Sports Centre.  more...

BASKETBALL: Stan the man leads Sonics past Sharks

SWINDON Sonics extended their unbeaten run to five with a comfortable 92-78 home win against Southampton Sharks on Sunday.  more...

AIR RIFLES: Gale force for champs

TERRI-ANNE Gale scored her first-ever possible (60 point maximum) as Swindon & District Air Rifle League champions Lambourn B easily beat Stratton RBL 581-536.  more...

Tennis: Sharks storm to mini title

Swindon Sharks' won the Wiltshire mini tennis green team championships at the Delta Tennis Centre.  more...

MOTOR SPORT: Family affair on the circuit

In the tradition of sons following in the footsteps of their successful motor racing fathers, the Higgins name returns to Castle Combe in 2007.  more...

Swindon Ice Hockey

ICE HOCKEY: National run set to end?

JAGUARS' hopes of extending the Swindon's junior clubs' run of appearances in the English Under 12 national play-off championships would appear to be over.  more...

Swindon Letters

We need Him to show the way

THE society we find ourselves living in at this present time is sadly lacking in just about all the elements of life that we once held dear.  more...

Council, stop being rubbish

I FULLY endorse the letter of W Duggan (SA, February 14) regarding the failure of Swindon Borough Council to clean various streets in Swindon and also the rubbish situation.  more...

Hush now – don’t give the BNP an audience

MUCH of what Mrs Snelgrove is reported to have said at the Ridgeway School meeting makes sense.  more...

How to cut train prices

MR Brown, thank you for your comments, but I think you have been very generous and have let First Great Western off very lightly regarding Swindon to Paddington ticket pricing and their overall standard of service.  more...

Millionaire salaries are a taxing issue

WHILE I agree with Don Reeve that it is obscene to pay anybody a bonus or indeed a salary which is measured in millions of pounds, I must take issue with the implication of his statement.  more...

What Britain needs is a 21st century Churchill

THE letters page (SA, February 10) stated that Winston Churchill came top in a poll to find Britain's greatest Prime Minister and asked who do you think is the greatest?  more...

Swindon News

Crews attend attic blaze

Fire crews from Stratton and Swindon attended an attic fire at Erlestoke Way, Penhill last night.  more...

Famous DJ drops in to store

National radio star DJ Spoony has paid a visit to the Brunel Shopping Centre to take a spin on the turntables.  more...

Nationwide boss talks fee

Nationwide building society's new head has revealed he believes monthly account charges would be fairer.  more...

Jury still out on attempted murder trial

The jury was still out at lunchtime today in the trial of Darren Haakansen.  more...

The Big Film Experience

Swindon's largest independent film rental shop has teamed up with the town's Arts Centre to host a series of unique events called The Big Film Experience'.  more...

"No plans to charge for current accounts" says Nationwide

Nationwide has scotched rumours that it could be about to end free current accounts.  more...

Haakansen guilty of making threats to kill - update

DARREN Haakansen has been found guilty of making threats to kill.  more...

Laura hopes Grease will be the word

A teenager is hoping that she will be the one that the judges want as she auditions for the next round of a new reality TV show.  more...

Police make arrest in drugs raid

A SUSPECTED drug user has been arrested, thanks to calls to the Advertiser-backed Swindon Drugs Hotline.  more...

Racist emails were a hoax

FORENSIC investigations of computers allegedly used to send racist emails have suggested the fire service suspects are victims of a hoax.  more...

Pet polecats go missing

TWO polecats are on the prowl in Swindon.  more...

Swindon College makes invitation to University of Bath

SWINDON College is about to unveil a £40m plan to rebuild large parts of its North Star site.  more...

Here comes the smog

A PHOTOGRAPH of smog hanging over Swindon is a startling reminder of the environmental impact human activity can have.  more...

Elderly couple fall for sweethearts scam

AN ELDERY couple were duped into racking up a £20 phone bill on a premium rate number that promised to deliver a romantic gesture.  more...

House to rent... for £5,000 a month

AN impressive slice of local history and a touch of the aristocratic high life are up for rent - for a cool £5,000 a month.  more...

Building society says it won't stop free banking

NATIONWIDE has reassured its account holders that it has no plans to scrap free banking.  more...

Building firm backs science museum plan

CONSTRUCTION company Beard has given its support to plans to transform the Science Museum in Swindon.  more...

Swimming club wants a bigger pool

THEY say if you want to be the best and beat the rest, then dedication is what you need.  more...

Swindon Rugby

RUGBY: Fine victory for Marine after pitch switch

Supermarine Ladies returned to winning form on Sunday in an impressive 17-8 victory over Trojans.  more...

Times Football

Tweddle rolls back the years in derby triumph

Melksham Town 2, Corsham Town 0. VETERAN striker Steve Tweddle rolled back the years last night as Melksham toppled Toolstation League Premier Division leaders Corsham in a one-sided derby at the Conigre.  more...

Wiltshire county cup semi-final venues finalised

DATES and venues for the semi-finals of the Wiltshire FA's county cup competitions have now been finalised.  more...

Times Wiltshire News

'Fundamental flaws' in super council bid

INDEPENDENT research has found "fundamental flaws" in Wiltshire County Council's bid to become a unitary authority, it was claimed today.  more...

Trowbridge News

James goes on record about drugs past

A TALENTED singer/songwriter from Trowbridge has turned a previous life of drugs and petty crime into helping to spread the gospel through music.  more...

Warning over shed break-ins

POLICE in Trowbridge have issued a security warning following a recent spate of thefts from sheds.  more...

Councillor quits over town hall row

A LOCAL councillor last night resigned from the Conservative Party in a row over the future of Trowbridge Town Hall.  more...

Video Vault

Lapses in light

Panning timelapses experiment, shot on a Canon 20d with some custom controllers. But forgetting the technical side of things this simple piece of cinematography is just beautiful.  more...

A parakeet playing golf

An Indian Ringneck Parakeet called AJ has been performing a variety of tricks in his home in Florida.  more...

OK GO! vs Lego

Ok Go's "A Million ways" songs performed by lego people. 487 Frames of lego fun.  more...

Dirt Bike hill climb

Crazy petrol heads attempt to climb a hillside with what seems to have a vertical elevation.  more...

Warminster News

New theatre company formed

A NEW theatre company has been formed in Warminster and it is holding auditions for a festival of plays in May.  more...

Wiltshire News

Police warning about shed burglaries

Police are warning shed owners to make sure their property is secure following a spate of thefts.  more...

Thieves target car

Thieves smashed a car window to steal possible goods from inside but ended up fleeing empty-handed.  more...

Car torched while owner abroad

A car was set on fire in the early hours of yesterday morning while the owner is overseas.  more...

Future of train services to be discussed

People in Chippenham and the surrounding areas are being invited to a meeting about the future of the train services they use.  more...

Leisure centres recovery operation takes shape

As of 7am this morning DC Leisure has taken over the management of all six North Wiltshire leisure centres.  more...

'Racist' fire chiefs could be victims of a hoax

Forensic examination now suggests two high-ranking Wiltshire fire officers accused of using racist language were the victims of a malicious hoax.  more...

Community grants up for grabs

Wiltshire good causes could be in for a much-needed injection of cash if they succeed in winning a grant from the Gannett Foundation, the charitable arm of the publishers of the Gazette and Herald.  more...

Police hunt car thieves

Police are tracing car thieves who stole a BMW and then abandoned it after crashing it on the A303.  more...

Super-council bid is flawed says research

Independent research has discovered "fundamental flaws" in the county council's bid to become a unitary authority, it was claimed today.  more...

Woottonbassett News

Woman cut from car wreck

A woman who had to be cut free from her car after a collision with a lorry may have misjudged the distance between the vehicle, police have revealed.  more...

Campaigners call for quick Cricklade decision

A decision on the future of Cricklade Leisure Centre is needed by Monday, according to campaigners fighting to save it from closure.  more...

Youth Minor League Announcements

Change of Manager Details

White Horse Juniors Gems Under 11's  more...

Salisbury Journal Sport

Team news - tonight's line ups

SALISBURY City boss Nick Holmes has been forced to make a change from the side that won 4-0 at Hayes on Saturday.   more...

Holmes optimistic about Tubbs

AS Salisbury City manager Nick Holmes prepares for this evening's Conference South match with old rivals Dorchester Town, he has been buoyed by the news that the knee injury suffered by leading goalscorer Matt Tubbs is not as bad as first feared.   more...

City's ten men lead 1-0

SALISBURY City lead 1-0 at the break in tonight's Conference South match with Dorchester Town, courtesy of Paul Sales' 14th minute goal.   more...

Pre-match award for City

PRIOR to kick off at tonight's Conference South match with Dorchester Town, Salisbury City will be presented with the Team of the Round award from the FA in recognition of their recent FA Trophy third round win at Kettering Town.   more...

City favourites to win

SALISBURY City are firm favourites to win tonight's Conference South match with Dorchester Town, according to the city's Independent Bookmakers.   more...

Swindon Advertiser News

Man guilty of threats to kill

A JURY has found Darren Haakansen guilty of making threats to kill but has so far failed to reach verdicts on the other charges.   more...

Homeless man beaten up in broad daylight

A HOMELESS man was taken to hospital after a daytime attack that police have described as vicious and prolonged.   more...

Police make arrest in drugs raid

A SUSPECTED drug user has been arrested, thanks to calls to the Advertiser-backed Swindon Drugs Hotline.   more...

Racist emails were a hoax

FORENSIC investigations of computers allegedly used to send racist emails have suggested the fire service suspects are victims of a hoax.   more...

Pet polecats go missing

TWO polecats are on the prowl in Swindon.   more...

Swindon College makes invitation to University of Bath

SWINDON College is about to unveil a £40m plan to rebuild large parts of its North Star site.   more...

Here comes the smog

A PHOTOGRAPH of smog hanging over Swindon is a startling reminder of the environmental impact human activity can have.   more...

Elderly couple fall for sweethearts scam

AN ELDERY couple were duped into racking up a £20 phone bill on a premium rate number that promised to deliver a romantic gesture.   more...

House to rent... for £5,000 a month

AN impressive slice of local history and a touch of the aristocratic high life are up for rent - for a cool £5,000 a month.   more...

Building society says it won't stop free banking

NATIONWIDE has reassured its account holders that it has no plans to scrap free banking.   more...

Building firm backs science museum plan

CONSTRUCTION company Beard has given its support to plans to transform the Science Museum in Swindon.   more...

Swimming club wants a bigger pool

THEY say if you want to be the best and beat the rest, then dedication is what you need.   more...

New Nationwide boss backs bank account fees

THE NEW head of Nationwide has said that monthly account charges would be fairer.   more...

Haakansen guilty of making threats to kill - update

A JURY has found Darren Haakensen guilty of making threats to kill but has so far failed to reach verdicts on the other charges.   more...

Laura hopes Grease will be the word

A teenager is hoping that she will be the one that the judges want as she auditions for the next round of a new reality TV show.   more...

Swindon Advertiser Sport

Town go down at Barnet

SWINDON Town's hopes of closing the gap at the top of League Two were dashed as Barnet snatched a 1-0 win over Paul Sturrock's men.   more...

HOCKEY: Swindon fail to halt spiral

Swindon's miserable away form continued with a 4-2 defeat at Cardiff University.   more...

HOCKEY: Relegation looms for North Wilts

North Wilts look set to lose their relegation battle in North 2 after another home defeat.   more...

HOCKEY: Wotton have the Edge

Wootton Bassett Ladies 3rd lost their rearranged league match 4-1 at home against a strong Wotton-under-Edge side who are fourth in Severn 3.   more...

HOCKEY: Ciren are blitzed

CIRENCESTER 1st, struggling in the Premier 3 relegation zone, crashing 9-1 at home to second-placed Exeter University, conceding seven goals in a one-sided second half.   more...

BOXING: Young guns blast into semis

There was double delight for Walcot ABC at the national quarter-finals of the Golden Gloves competition in Bristol as Ryan Martin and Tom Flynn both secured a semi-final berth with convincing points victories.   more...

ANGLING: Webb sets bream best

BRIAN Webb broke the Avon Bream Record in the Isis club match at Sutton Benger on Sunday.   more...

SWINDON TOWN: Roberts wants goals

CHRISTIAN Roberts accepts Town are facing a test of nerve as he spouts striking responsibilities.   more...

SWINDON TOWN: Sturrock won't panic

TRAVEL sickness tablets have not been necessary for the most part this season and Paul Sturrock is hoping Town do not go giddy on the Underhill slope tonight.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News

Nationwide boss talks fee

Nationwide building society's new head has revealed he believes monthly account charges would be fairer.   more...

Roadworks cause chaos

Business in Chippenham has been suffering due to ongoing sewer repairs taking place in the New Road and Station Hill areas.   more...

Jury still out on attempted murder trial

The jury was still out at lunchtime today in the trial of Darren Haakansen.   more...

Benefits cheat had 11 bank accounts

A man who inherired more than £60,000, had 11 bank accounts and his own business illegally claimed benefits, a court heard yesterday.   more...

Few answers for concerned centre users

More than 500 people turned out at White Horse Leisure Centre in Calne last night to hear what rescue package prospective operator Athena Leisure could offer the stricken centre, but they left with few answers.   more...

Locals crack on with clean up

Residents living on a housing estate in Chippenham have joined together to clean up their neighbourhood.   more...

Community grants up for grabs

Wiltshire good causes could be in for a much-needed injection of cash if they succeed in winning a grant from the Gannett Foundation, the charitable arm of the publishers of the Gazette and Herald.   more...

Woman cut from car wreck

A woman who had to be cut free from her car after a collision with a lorry may have misjudged the distance between the vehicle, police have revealed.   more...

Crews attend attic blaze

Fire crews from Stratton and Swindon attended an attic fire at Erlestoke Way, Penhill last night.   more...

Fundraising tribute to cancer victim

Chippenham Town fans paid tribute to cancer victim Daniel Chiles on Saturday as his family presented a cheque to Bristol Children's Hospital during half time.   more...

New habitat for rare bird

A new wetland habitat for the threatened reed bunting is being created at Lower Moor Farm near Oaksey.   more...

Leisure centres recovery operation takes shape

As of 7am this morning DC Leisure has taken over the management of all six North Wiltshire leisure centres.   more...

Police warning about shed burglaries

Police are warning shed owners to make sure their property is secure following a spate of thefts.   more...

Thieves target car

Thieves smashed a car window to steal possible goods from inside but ended up fleeing empty-handed.   more...

'Racist' fire chiefs could be victims of a hoax

Forensic examination now suggests two high-ranking Wiltshire fire officers accused of using racist language were the victims of a malicious hoax.   more...

Police hunt car thieves

Police are tracing car thieves who stole a BMW and then abandoned it after crashing it on the A303.   more...

Campaigners call for quick Cricklade decision

A decision on the future of Cricklade Leisure Centre is needed by Monday, according to campaigners fighting to save it from closure.   more...

It was a pearly party for Bessie's 100th

Pearly kings and queens and a chief constable were among Bessie Winder's 100th birthday surprises on Friday.   more...

The Big Film Experience

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Super-council bid is flawed says research

Independent research has discovered "fundamental flaws" in the county council's bid to become a unitary authority, it was claimed today.   more...

Car torched while owner abroad

A car was set on fire in the early hours of yesterday morning while the owner is overseas.   more...

Future of train services to be discussed

People in Chippenham and the surrounding areas are being invited to a meeting about the future of the train services they use.   more...

Pancake races a close call

The annual Shrove Tuesday pancake races took place today with all participating teams putting in excellent performances.   more...

Famous DJ drops in to store

National radio star DJ Spoony has paid a visit to the Brunel Shopping Centre to take a spin on the turntables.   more...

Give a dog a home

In a country that takes pride in its love for animals, it comes as a shock when dogs are abandoned and neglected.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald Sport

Bromham drop vital point

PACESETTERS Bromham (Sunday) dropped what could prove to be a costly point when they could manage only a 3-3 draw with lowly placed Churchill Arms, a result that saw the Arms extend their unbeaten run to four matches.   more...

Southgate bandwagon rolls on

LEADERS The Southgate Inn extended their unbeaten run to 11 matches with a hard fought victory over Cooper-Avon at The Conigre.   more...

Missing players miss out on top spot

AFC Calne were unable to raise a side for their trip to The Ship FC which cost them the chance to reclaim top spot in Division Two from the British Lion OC who were in cup action.   more...

Rovers stay ahead of the game

SEMINGTON Rovers are sitting pretty at the top of the table their 3-1 triumph at home to Chippenham Sports and Social Club allowed them to stay just in front of the chasing pack, which is led by North Bradley who were in cup action.   more...

Winsley still setting the pace

WINSLEY extended their lead at the top of the Premier Division by defeating near neighbours Dog and Fox Ashley for the second time in 15 days.   more...

Little George cause big upset

THE quarter finals of the Westernsport Trophies-sponsored WG Parr Trophy produced one major upset as Division Four high-flyers Little George defeated Division Two pace setters British Lion OC 4-2 on a muddy Leafy Lane pitch.   more...

Wiltshire Times News

Benefit cheat had 11 bank accounts

A MAN who ran his own business, had inherited more than £60,000 and had 11 bank accounts illegally claimed benefits, a court heard yesterday.   more...

Rail protesters to hold talks

RAIL protestors have organised a meeting in Melksham to discuss problems with train services on the TransWilts line between Swindon and Salisbury.   more...

Councillor quits over town hall row

A LOCAL councillor last night resigned from the Conservative Party in a row over the future of Trowbridge Town Hall.   more...

Business as normal at leisure centres

BUSINESS as normal - that was the message at the six leisure centres in north Wiltshire which opened under new management this morning.   more...

Warning over shed break-ins

POLICE in Trowbridge have issued a security warning following a recent spate of thefts from sheds.   more...

Neighbours clean up their street

RESIDENTS of a housing estate in Chippenham have joined together to clean up their neighbourhood.   more...

'Fundamental flaws' in super council bid

INDEPENDENT research has found "fundamental flaws" in Wiltshire County Council's bid to become a unitary authority, it was claimed today.   more...

New theatre company formed

A NEW theatre company has been formed in Warminster and it is holding auditions for a festival of plays in May.   more...

Wiltshire Times Sport

Wiltshire county cup semi-final venues finalised

DATES and venues for the semi-finals of the Wiltshire FA's county cup   more...

Tweddle rolls back the years in derby triumph

VETERAN striker Steve Tweddle rolled back the years last night as Melksham   more...

  
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