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Stories for 26 February 2007
Angling
Bathampton increase prize money for juniors
BATHAMPTON junior matches will benefit from a guaranteed £1,000 prize fund this year. more...
Announcements
THOMAS, Lee and Stacey
(née Pearce) are proud to announce the safe arrival of Ava Ellen on February 7 2007. more...
Cd Reviews
Keller Williams - Dream
Although he is a regular on the American 'jam band' circuit, you may not have heard of Keller Williams, unless you're a connoisseur of remarkable guitarists. more...
Blackie and the Rodeo Kings - Let's Frolic
Blackie and the Rodeo Kings are considered something of a Canadian supergroup, but the 'super' is mostly because they combine the talents of three decent singer-songwriters - Stephen Fearing, Colin Linden and Tom Wilson. more...
Nat Baldwin - Enter The Winter
The world seems ready for different sounds, with artists like Joanna Newsom gaining an audience that would probably have been denied her for the past 40 years. more...
Chippenham News
Child sex pervert jailed for order breach
A child sex pervert who was jailed for breaching an order restricting him from having contact with young girls has been told how long he must serve behind bars. more...
Meeting on rail boost
A meeting is being held to discuss a proposed draft train timetable offering better links between Chippenham and Wiltshire's other major towns. more...
Army advice from the horse's mouth
A young soldier from Chippenham has returned to the area this week to talk to young people about an Army career. more...
Boy is knocked down near school
Police in Chippenham have closed Hardenhuish Lane in Chippenham after a 12-year-old pupil was knocked down. more...
Pupil seriously hurt in road accident
A 12-YEAR-OLD school pupil was knocked down by a vehicle on Hardenhuish Lane in Chippenham shortly before 4pm this afternoon. more...
Chippenham Sunday League News
Corsham Centre move back to the top
PREMIER DIVISION: Defending champions Corsham Centre moved back to the top the top of the table after a 9-0 win over Sherston Town. more...
North Star rediscover top form
DIVISION ONE: North Star A bounced back to form after their surprise 5-4 loss against Christian Malford last weekend as the Calne-based side defeated in-form Kingfisher 5-1 to move into second spot. more...
Holloway on target for British Lion
DIVISION TWO: British Lion OC kept their 100 per cent league record intact but they had to scrap for the two points against a dogged White Horse side who despite being at the basement put up a brave fight before going down 3-0. more...
White Hart hit back for derby triumph
DIVISION THREE: Leaders The Southgate Inn remain top of the pile despite having their match against third placed Wheatsheaf FC called off. more...
Underwood’s spot on for AFC Bell
DIVISION FOUR: AFC Bell have moved level on points with Bromham (Sunday) at the top of the table. more...
Competitions
WIN Yogi Tea prizes!
To help you to de-stress and to get in to shape in time for the spring, we have teamed up with Yogi Tea to provide a selection of prizes worth £70 each to give away to five lucky readers. more...
WIN tickets to One Life Live and a Quest Travel Bag!
We have teamed up with One Life to offer 5 lucky readers the chance to win a pair of tickets to the One Life Live Show at the London Olympia (2-4 March), and a Quest travel gift bag*. more...
Devizes News
Giant pig marauds through town
Shoppers in Devizes couldn't believe their eyes today as a giant Trojan Pig appeared in the town. more...
Filmtrailers
Factory Girl
Factory Girl innovatively unfolds the comet-like rise and dramatic fall of America's quintessential "It Girl" Edie Sedgwick, the 1960's definition of both the glamour and the tragedy of our celebrity-obsessed culture. more...
Norbit
Norbit (Eddie Murphy) has never had it easy. As a baby, he was abandoned on the steps of a Chinese restaurant/orphanage and raised by Mr. Wong (Eddie Murphy). more...
Freedom Writers
Fresh-faced, idealistic twenty-three-year-old Erin Gruwell (Hilary Swank) is ready to take on the world as she steps inside Wilson High School for her first day of teaching. more...
Gazette Chippenham Town Fc
Iain Harvey's column
CHIPPENHAM Town captain Iain Harvey gives his view on Saturday’s 2-1 win at Stamford – the fifth victory in a row under Adie Mings. more...
Price is right for Bluebirds
CHIPPENHAM Town have swooped to sign defender Ollie Price from Southern Premier rivals Mangotsfield United. more...
Gazette Film Reviews
Freedom Writers (12A)
Freedom Writers is the true story of an inspirational teacher and her single-handed crusade for change in the aftermath of the Los Angeles riots, when the city was torn apart by interracial gang warfare. more...
The Illusionist (PG)
Based on a short story by Steven Millhauser, The Illusionist is an entertaining thriller, which begs inevitable comparisons with The Prestige. more...
Material Girls (PG)
Teen idol and recording artist Hilary Duff has apparently always wanted to act opposite her big sister Haylie. more...
Gazette Football
Centre take control
Chippenham Sunday League Premier Division: Defending champions Corsham Centre moved back to the top the top of the table after a 9-0 win over Sherston Town. more...
North Star A rediscover form
Chippenham Sunday League Division One: North Star A bounced back to form after their surprise 5-4 loss against Christian Malford last weekend as the Calne-based side defeated in-form Kingfisher 5-1 to move into second spot. more...
Depleted Lion roar on
Chippenham Sunday League Division Two: British Lion OC kept their 100 per cent league record intact but they had to scrap for the two points against a dogged White Horse side who despite being at the basement put up a brave fight before going down 3-0. more...
Southgate retain top position
Chippenham Sunday League Division Three: Leaders The Southgate Inn remain top of the pile despite having their match against third placed Wheatsheaf FC called off. more...
Warning bell for Bromham
Chippenham Sunday League Division Four: AFC Bell moved level on points with Bromham (Sunday) at the top of as the Devizes based side made the most of Bromham’s inactivity. more...
Weekend wash-out – again
THE Wiltshire League fixture list took another hammering again at the weekend when the heavy over-night rain caused almost half the scheduled programme to be abandoned due to waterlogged pitches. more...
Gazette Golden Boot race heating up
AFC Melksham striker Luke Ballinger and AFC Bell's Craig Townsend are tied in the race to win the Gazette Golden Boot as the Chippenham Sunday League enters its final months. more...
Gazette Swindon Town Fc
Sturrock asks for forgiveness
SUPERSTITIOUS Town boss Paul Sturrock has gagged himself on the transfer front yet is bemused at some fans inability to accept an existing player’s apology. more...
Gilbert Photo Gallery
Gilbert
Gilbert cheers on the runners at the Wiltshire County Athletics. more...
Gilbert
Gilbert congratulates a runner at the Wiltshire County Athletics. more...
Gilbert
Gilbert gets to grips with a friend at Castle Combe 2006. more...
Gilbert
Gilbert joins in the Malmesbury Carnival Pillow Fight 2006. more...
Gilbert
Gilbert joins in the fun at the 2006 Chippenham Pancake Race. more...
Gilbert
Gilbert leads the Shelley Rudman home coming celebrations. more...
Gilbert
Gilbert congratulates Shelley Rudman. more...
Gilbert
Gilbert signs autographs at the 2006 Crimestoppers Fun Day. more...
Gilbert
Gilbert and a few friends at the 2006 Marlborough Race for Life. more...
Gilbert
Gilbert and one of his many friends. more...
Gilbert
Gilbert and another of his fans pose for a picture. more...
Gilbert
Gilbert at the Bowood Dog Show 2006. more...
Gilbert
Gilbert and a mystery ape! more...
Melksham News
Rooftop protest case adjourned
A MAN who launched a two day rooftop protest in Melksham in September last year has also admitted two counts of threats to kill. more...
Motoring News
Eat your greens
So, you want to make a conscious effort to drive a more environmentally friendly car? more...
More than just bikes at Excel
Words and pictures by Taco Jonkman more...
News
Super Sam is spot on for Steeple Ashton
SAM Stevens scored a last minute penalty to complete a remarkable Division Two comeback for Steeple Ashton in the game of the season in the Revolutions Trowbridge and District League on Saturday. more...
Road Tests
Shogun is king of the hill
Mitsubishi has taken its stalwart favourite four-by-four - the Shogun - and given the versatile wagon a hefty injection of 21st century style and road presence to back up its reliable and trusted off-road technology. more...
2007 a Citroen Space Odyssey
It was inevitable the Citroen C4, with all its explosive technology, would find its name attached to Citroen's newest MPV. more...
Family car is universal
Ford began the year, yet again, as the UK's favourite brand (since 1977), and the Focus, yet again, the UK's favourite car. more...
Pick up some street cred
Never has the humble pick-up looked more attractive and appealed to more road users than it does today, and in particular Mitsubishi's Dakar Rallyesque L200 range with its sculptured bodywork and chrome effects (workhorse to clothes horse). more...
A new adventure for Mini
It looks the same, and yet it is very different. Like any blockbusting sequel some fans will prefer it to the last take and those who will always prefer the original and best'. I am, of course, talking about the new, new MINI Cooper. more...
Salisbury City Fc News
Friendly for the Whites
SALISBURY City will host Trowbridge Town tomorrow evening (Tuesday) in a friendly at the Ray Mac. more...
Youth team in quarter-final tonight
SALISBURY City's under 18s host Eastleigh this evening in their Hampshire Midweek Floodlight Cup quarter-final tie. more...
New date for Havant match
SALISBURY City's Conference South match with Havant & Waterlooville, postponed due to City's FA Trophy involvement, has been re-arranged for Tuesday 24 April, kick off 7.45pm. more...
Salisbury News
No stage fright from theatre appeal donors
HARD hats and fluorescent jackets were the order of the day last Thursday as Salisbury Playhouse showed off the latest stage in the building of its community and education space and rehearsal room. more...
Officer lands top Navy post
A TOP Salisbury planning officer, who doubles as a Royal Navy reservist, has taken charge of the UK's 3,200 maritime reservists. more...
Stephanietye
It’s been a funny old week
FLICKING through the pages of the papers over the past week, you'd be forgiven for thinking you were seeing things. more...
Stfc Headlines
SWINDON TOWN: Vincent is so proud after win
JAMIE Vincent was extremely proud to skipper Town to three vital points and is fully focused on preventing his side surrendering a top three spot again. more...
SWINDON TOWN: Timlin and Town hold their nerve
MICHAEL Timlin grafted away in the mud and said the 1-0 victory demonstrated that Town could hold their nerve when it counted. more...
SWINDON TOWN: Blair thwarted by former teammate Danby
BLAIR Sturrock was left to curse a former colleague on the goal front but the striker still found plenty to smile about after celebrating his first Town start with a victory. more...
SWINDON TOWN: Smith is spot on for Town
MATCH-winner Jack Smith rammed home his second successful spot-kick of the campaign and admitted that Christian Roberts might well have trouble wrestling such duties back off him. more...
SWINDON TOWN: Time for gags!
SUPERSTITIOUS Town boss Paul Sturrock has gagged himself on the transfer front yet is bemused at some fans inability to accept an existing player's apology. more...
SWINDON TOWN: From the dugout...Paul Sturrock
The important thing was to win the football game. I thought we played some very good stuff in the first half. more...
Swindon Football
FOOTBALL: Wroughton Make Poor Bromham Pay
The Wiltshire League fixture list took another hammering again at the weekend when the heavy over- night rain caused almost half the scheduled programme to be abandoned due to waterlogged pitches. more...
Swindon General Sport
GOLF: Howell Slips Down Rankings
DAVID Howell has slipped to 18th in the World rankings on the back of his early exit in the Accenture World Match Play. more...
Swindon Letters
Elderly live in fear and that’s an utter disgrace
RE: Mr Bill Williams' letter of February 15. May I say how much I agree with his statements. I think the fact that the old and disabled are scared to venture out on our streets is a disgrace. more...
UKIP wants nothing to do with BNP
KEITH Ratcliffe (SA, letter February 10) has suggested that, in time, the British National Party and ourselves might combine into one big group. more...
Government is crippling our health service
THE Great Western Hospital in Swindon seems to be running out of money. more...
Digging for memoirs
I AM currently collecting material for a book on The Wartime Garden to be published in the 70th anniversary year of the declaration of World War II. more...
Let us get cracking!
COUN Bluh said (SA, February 21, 2006) "it was an important day for the town with the police station coming down, there isn't much of Swindon left but empty spaces are soon filled". more...
Time for truth on Coate Water
THE recent news questioning development at Coate does throw a timely spotlight on the misleading information in the developers' plans. more...
Cameron is right about urban breakdown
As much as I don't like trendy liberal Conservative David Cameron, I have to applaud his recent comments on family breakdown. more...
Swindon News
Police investigate van body
Police are continuing to investigate the death of a man found in a van. more...
Thieves target church roof
Thieves have stolen thousands of pounds worth of lead from a church roof. more...
Billie rushed to hospital
Swindon star Billie Piper has had to be rushed to hospital after collapsing in pain. more...
Teenager jailed over stolen phone
A teenager has been jailed for six months after being caught with a mobile phone sim card stolen in a knifepoint robbery. more...
Charity run attracts hundreds
There was no lazy Sunday for hundreds of runners yesterday as they braved the muddy conditions in Lydiard Park to raise money for a good cause. more...
Hospital waiting times to shorten
Waiting times at the Great Western Hospital could drop to less than five months by the end of 2008. more...
Building society boosts Fairtrade
Nationwide is today celebrating the start of Fairtrade fortnight with a range of special activities at its head office in Swindon. more...
Masked gang demand cash
A gang of masked robbers threatened a 24-year-old man at knife-point and demanded he hand over cash. more...
Roof-top rescue for injured workman
A workman had to be craned off the roof of Swindon College today with a suspected broken ankle. more...
Building society gives something back
To celebrate this year's Red Nose Day on March 16, Swindon firm Nationwide will be doubling the donations it makes for every transaction on its Comic Relief Credit Card during that month. more...
Man faces trial accused of raping a 14-year-old
A man is to face trial by jury after denying raping a 14-year-old girl more than four and a half years ago. more...
Air grievances to MP online
Anne Snelgrove MP is encouraging people in Swindon to log on to a new online surgeryfeature on her website. more...
Make or break meeting for Cricklade centre
Tomorrow's meeting between the Keep Leisure In Cricklade action group and North Wiltshire District Council over the future of the town's leisure centre has been described as "make or break". more...
Car park body post mortem due today
POLICE are still investigating the death of a man found in a van. more...
Getting tough on the vandals
TODAY the Adver is asking readers to help put a stop to the graffiti that is blighting our town. more...
Injured workman rescued from college roof
A WORKMAN had to be craned off the roof of Swindon College today after falling over. more...
Campaigners say 'no' to £60,000 offer
CAMPAIGNERS denied funding to save Cricklade Leisure centre have rejected an offer of £60,000. more...
Pooling efforts for the good of the community
A TEAM of fundraisers who worked tirelessly to raise more than £1m to put a roof over the pool at Highworth Rec, were named as group champions in last year's community champion awards. more...
Private papers spill out of rubbish bags
A MORTGAGE company has apologised to customers after paperwork containing their names and addresses was left in the street outside its office. more...
Man finds bank letters in his recycling box
A MAN found hundreds of letters from a bank dumped in his recycling box. more...
Pub wants extra gaming machine
A STRATTON pub is applying to install more gambling machines. more...
Bypass work changes the skyline
TREES are falling and fences are going up in preparation for Swindon's next big road project. more...
Final salute to an old soldier
COMRADES from the fiercest battles of the Second World War have paid tribute to hero Dougie Payne. more...
Ex-rail worker died of industrial disease
THE Swindon Disease has claimed the life of another of the town's former railway workers. more...
Charity fund aims to help injured PC
A CHARITY fund is being set up to support the popular police officer who lost his leg in a motorbike accident. more...
£250,000 set aside for graffiti clean-up
SWINDON will fork out nearly £250,000 in the coming year to tackle the town's growing graffiti problem. more...
‘we may have to shut shop'
THE owner of a store caught selling alcohol to under-age youngsters says she has considered shutting up shop. more...
Man is left scarred for life by gang
A MAN had his jaw broken in two places after being repeatedly stamped on in an alcohol-fuelled attack. more...
Paramedics and ambulance trust battle it out
Paramedics and the ambulance trust give their views of the state of 999 care in the town A paramedic's view A Swindon paramedic says the number of ambulances available in Swindon has dropped from the standard eight to just two at times. more...
Swindon Rugby
RUGBY: Tim On Song In Bassett Victory
WootTon Bassett continued their good run of form and increased their chance of a play-off spot in Southern Counties South after a 55-0 win over Oldfield Old Boys. more...
Times Chippenhem Town Fc
Badman’s back on the goal trail
Stamford 1, Chippenham Town 3. TWO goals from midfielder Mark Badman helped Chippenham to a fifth consecutive Southern League win at Stamford on Saturday. more...
Times Football
Crowley scores, but Frome are held
Frome Town 2, Brislington 2. WITH other sides around the top of table dropping points over the previous week, Frome failed to take advantage as they were held 2-2 at home by Brislington in the Toolstation League Premier Division on Saturday. more...
Leanne quits Frome Town Ladies
FROME Town ladies have been dealt a blow with star striker Leanne Lapham leaving Badgers Hill and joining South West Combination League rivals Newquay. more...
Busy run-in ahead, secretary warns
TOOLSTATION League clubs are facing a busy run-in to the end of the season, league secretary Ken Clarke has warned. more...
Times General Sport
Luckwell springs to victory for GWR team
CYCLING: The GWR Team notched up their first honours of the 2007 season when Ben Luckwell sprinted to victory in round two of the Springtime Pursuit Series in Devon at the weekend. more...
Times Rugby
RFU’s top brass return to grass-roots
THE Rugby Football Union's senior management team begin their annual fact-finding tour of the grass-roots of the game this weekend. more...
Trophy joy for Melksham CATs
MELKSHAM CATs under nines won the plate competition at the Frome festival on Sunday. more...
Double triumph for Corsham youngsters
CORSHAM under 11s won their two games against Clifton under 11s on Sunday, winning both games by four tries to one with scores of 20-5. more...
Times Wiltshire News
Nightclubs fail to measure up
NIGHTCLUBS in Wiltshire are failing to measure up when it comes to serving the correct quantity of drinks, a trading standards survey has revealed. more...
New twist in 'super council' row
DEDICATED staff at West Wiltshire District Council have won praise by external inspectors in a new report. more...
Trojan pig stars in farming campaign
A CAMPAIGN to protect the interests of pig farmers came to Wiltshire this morning. more...
Crackdown on drivers using phones
DRIVERS caught chatting on their mobile phone will face bigger fines and three penalty points from tomorrow. more...
Wiltshire News
Road smash kills elderly couple
An elderly couple have died in a car crash in west Wiltshire. more...
Badminton calls on budding photographers
Keen photographers are being asked to help contribute towards a new attraction at this year's Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials. more...
Rooftop protester admits threats to kill
A man who launched a two-day rooftop protest in September last year has also admitted two counts of threats to kill. more...
Post office protesters hold rally
One hundred demonstrators have gathered at a post office to protest against closures in Wiltshire. more...
Be prepared for the demise of Harry Potter
The seventh and final installment of the Harry Potter adventure will hit shelves at one minute past midnight on July 21 and is likely to cause shopping mayhem in Wiltshire. more...
Report discredits supercouncil, says leader
A new report provides another blow to plans for a unitary authority in Wiltshire, according to one of the district council leaders. more...
Harsher penalties for driving while on the phone
New legislation that will further punish drivers who use their mobile while behind the wheel comes into effect tomorrow. more...
Virgin's V Festival performance awarded
Virgin Mobile has been crowned winners of the Best Mobile Advertising' category at the 2007 Global Mobile awards held in Barcelona last week. more...
Kandu charity's cash boost
Connexions has given the thumbs up to a young people's project in Chippenham by awarding £10,000-worth of funding. more...
Woottonbassett News
Man accused of torching love rival's home
A spurned man started fires at the front and back door of a love rival's home as he and his family slept inside, a jury has been told. more...
Youth Minor League Announcements
League Cup Semi Final Schedule
All games are to be played at Leafy Lane, Corsham. Teams must arrive one hour prior to their kick-off and report to a committee member. Each team must bring with them their player I.D/Registration sheets and a result sheet listing all players. The player's eligibility will be checked with a committee member (only those who have played in three league and or cup games are eligible for semi finals and finals). Once the I.D. cards have been checked they will be left with a committee member who will inspect the cards and players on the pitch immediately before kick-off. more...
Youth Minor League News
Wanderers claim last semi-final place
TROWBRIDGE Wanderers claimed the last semi-final place in the Under Nines League Cup with a 7-3 away win over Chippenham Town Youth. more...
Salisbury Journal Sport
Youth team in quarter-final tonight
SALISBURY City's under 18s host Eastleigh this evening in their Hampshire Midweek Floodlight Cup quarter-final tie. more...
New date for Havant match
SALISBURY City's Conference South match with Havant & Waterlooville, postponed due to City's FA Trophy involvement, has been re-arranged for Tuesday 24 April, kick off 7.45pm. more...
Friendly for the Whites
SALISBURY City will host Trowbridge Town tomorrow evening (Tuesday) in a friendly at the Ray Mac. more...
Swindon Advertiser News
Private papers spill out of rubbish bags
A MORTGAGE company has apologised to customers after paperwork containing their names and addresses was left in the street outside its office. more...
Man finds bank letters in his recycling box
A MAN found hundreds of letters from a bank dumped in his recycling box. more...
Pub wants extra gaming machine
A STRATTON pub is applying to install more gambling machines. more...
Bypass work changes the skyline
TREES are falling and fences are going up in preparation for Swindon's next big road project. more...
Final salute to an old soldier
COMRADES from the fiercest battles of the Second World War have paid tribute to hero Dougie Payne. more...
Ex-rail worker died of industrial disease
THE Swindon Disease has claimed the life of another of the town's former railway workers. more...
Campaigners say 'no' to £60,000 offer
CAMPAIGNERS denied funding to save Cricklade Leisure centre have rejected an offer of £60,000. more...
Girls, 13 and 14, are given Asbos
A TINY tearaway has been handed a two-year Asbo for terrorising her old primary school. more...
Charity fund aims to help injured PC
A CHARITY fund is being set up to support the popular police officer who lost his leg in a motorbike accident. more...
Pooling efforts for the good of the community
A TEAM of fundraisers who worked tirelessly to raise more than £1m to put a roof over the pool at Highworth Rec, were named as group champions in last year's community champion awards. more...
£250,000 set aside for graffiti clean-up
SWINDON will fork out nearly £250,000 in the coming year to tackle the town's growing graffiti problem. more...
‘we may have to shut shop'
THE owner of a store caught selling alcohol to under-age youngsters says she has considered shutting up shop. more...
Man is left scarred for life by gang
A MAN had his jaw broken in two places after being repeatedly stamped on in an alcohol-fuelled attack. more...
Paramedics and ambulance trust battle it out
Paramedics and the ambulance trust give their views of the state of 999 care in the town more...
Injured workman rescued from college roof
A WORKMAN had to be craned off the roof of Swindon College today after falling over. more...
Swindon Advertiser Sport
SWINDON SUNDAY LEAGUE: Top Two Crash
ONLY 11 games were played as the weather once again decimated the Swindon Sunday programme, writes STEVE ASHLEY. more...
GOLF: Howell Slips Down Rankings
DAVID Howell has slipped to 18th in the World rankings on the back of his early exit in the Accenture World Match Play. more...
BOXING: Egan Backing Swindon Raw Charity Event
SWINDON Raw Boxing Club are back on the fundraising trail with their first show of the year. more...
CYCLING: Luckwell In First Win of 2007
The GWR team notched up their first honours of the 2007 season when Ben Luckwell sprinted to victory in round two of the Springtime Pursuit Series held in Devon on Saturday. more...
NORTH WILTS YOUTH LEAGUE:Bottoms Up For Wroughton
Under 18 more...
FOOTBALL: Expect Revenge
SHRIVENHAM boss Alan Dyton is expecting a tough test when he leads a Hellenic Premier Division representative side against a Combined Counties League side tonight. more...
SWINDON TOWN: Vincent On The Goal Hunt
STAND-in skipper Jamie Vincent may have given up bread for Lent yet the defender senses it won't be too long before he can make some dough on the goalscoring front. more...
SWINDON TOWN: London Boys Get Plaudits
TOWN'S capital crew' features no less than five members at present with the most recent member of the club delighted the London boys are making an impression. more...
Cheers not jeers
FORMER County Ground boo-boy victim David Duke has backed Town's current recipients to beat the abuse but admits dissent from the terraces won't help the promotion cause. more...
FOOTBALL: Battling Draw For Swindon Schools
SWINDON Primary Schools' coach Steve Beale has hailed his side's fighting spirit after keeping alive their hopes of a Southern Counties Cup final with a 2-2 draw with Wandsworth. more...
NORTH BERKS LEAGUE: Keeper Phil the hero
Shrivenham A, struggling at the wrong end of Division 2, travelled to Sandhurst Devels of the Aldershot & District League and won on penalties to reach the semi-finals of the Berks & Bucks County Cup. more...
BASKETBALL: Pirate Plunder Points
Swindon Sonics' play-off hopes took a severe knock when they lost 55-67 at home to fourth-placed Bognor Pirates. more...
NON LEAGUE: Hunt is on the spot
JOHN Fisher hailed striker Paul Hunt "a big game player" after a late shift in Highworth's spot-kick duties broke Shrivenham hearts in a controversial derby on Saturday. more...
RUGBY: Third Time Lucky For Minety
MINETY 2nds, having already suffered an away defeat in the league and a home defeat in the 2nd XV Bowl against Calne 2nds, were delighted to gain an emphatic 37-5 victory over them at home in Dorset & Wilts Division 3 North. more...
RUGBY: Late rally from Bassett
WOOTTON Bassett 3rds drew 26-26 with Supermarine 2nds in Dorset & Wilts 3 North. more...
SWINDON TOWN: Vincent is so proud after win
JAMIE Vincent was extremely proud to skipper Town to three vital points and is fully focused on preventing his side surrendering a top three spot again. more...
SWINDON TOWN: Timlin and Town hold their nerve
MICHAEL Timlin grafted away in the mud and said the 1-0 victory demonstrated that Town could hold their nerve when it counted. more...
SWINDON TOWN: Blair thwarted by former teammate Danby
BLAIR Sturrock was left to curse a former colleague on the goal front but the striker still found plenty to smile about after celebrating his first Town start with a victory. more...
SWINDON TOWN: Smith is spot on for Town
MATCH-winner Jack Smith rammed home his second successful spot-kick of the campaign and admitted that Christian Roberts might well have trouble wrestling such duties back off him. more...
SWINDON TOWN: Time for gags!
SUPERSTITIOUS Town boss Paul Sturrock has gagged himself on the transfer front yet is bemused at some fans inability to accept an existing player's apology. more...
SWINDON TOWN: From the dugout...Paul Sturrock
The important thing was to win the football game. I thought we played some very good stuff in the first half. more...
ICE HOCKEY: Prolific Pumas Duo Bag 14-goal Haul
ADAM HARDING and Loris Taylor led the scoring with 14 goals between them as Swindon Pumas powered to two comfortable home wins at the weekend. more...
LADIES FOOTBALL: Town Edge To A Draw
SWINDON Town Ladies were held to a 1-1 draw when they travelled to the south coast to face AFC Bournemouth in a South West Combination League fixture. more...
The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News
Badminton calls on budding photographers
Keen photographers are being asked to help contribute towards a new attraction at this year's Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials. more...
Be prepared for the demise of Harry Potter
The seventh and final installment of the Harry Potter adventure will hit shelves at one minute past midnight on July 21 and is likely to cause shopping mayhem. more...
Sex sex pervert jailed for order breach
A child sex pervert who was jailed for breaching an order restricting him from having contact with young girls has been told how long he must serve behind bars. more...
Rooftop protester admits threats to kill
A man who launched a two-day rooftop protest in September last year has also admitted two counts of threats to kill. more...
Report discredits supercouncil, says leader
A new report provides another blow to plans for a unitary authority in Wiltshire, according to one of the district council leaders. more...
Air grievances to MP online
Anne Snelgrove MP is encouraging people in Swindon to log on to a new online surgeryfeature on her website. more...
Virgin's V Festival performance awarded
Virgin Mobile has been crowned winners of the Best Mobile Advertising' category at the 2007 Global Mobile awards held in Barcelona last week. more...
Army advice from the horse's mouth
A young soldier from Chippenham has returned to the area this week to talk to young people about an Army career. more...
Meeting on rail boost
A meeting is being held to discuss a proposed draft train timetable offering better links between Chippenham and Wiltshire's other major towns. more...
Police investigate van body
Police are continuing to investigate the death of a man found in a van. more...
Road smash kills elderly couple
An elderly couple have died in a car crash in west Wiltshire. more...
Thieves target church roof
Thieves have stolen thousands of pounds worth of lead from a church roof. more...
Masked gang demand cash
A gang of masked robbers threatened a 24-year-old man at knife-point and demanded he hand over cash. more...
Billie rushed to hospital
Swindon star Billie Piper has had to be rushed to hospital after collapsing in pain. more...
Roof-top rescue for injured workman
A workman had to be craned off the roof of Swindon College today with a suspected broken ankle. more...
Teenager jailed over stolen phone
A teenager has been jailed for six months after being caught with a mobile phone sim card stolen in a knifepoint robbery. more...
Building society gives something back
To celebrate this year's Red Nose Day on March 16, Swindon firm Nationwide will be doubling the donations it makes for every transaction on its Comic Relief Credit Card during that month. more...
Kandu charity's cash boost
Connexions has given the thumbs up to a young people's project in Chippenham by awarding £10,000-worth of funding. more...
Boy is knocked down near school
Police in Chippenham have closed Hardenhuish Lane in Chippenham after a 12-year-old boy was knocked down. more...
Giant pig marauds through town
Shoppers in Devizes couldn't believe their eyes today as a giant Trojan Pig appeared in the town. more...
Charity run attracts hundreds
There was no lazy Sunday for hundreds of runners yesterday as they braved the muddy conditions in Lydiard Park to raise money for a good cause. more...
Post office protesters hold rally
One hundred demonstrators have gathered at a post office to protest against closures in Wiltshire. more...
Building society boosts Fairtrade
Nationwide is today celebrating the start of Fairtrade fortnight with a range of special activities at its head office in Swindon. more...
Harsher penalties for driving while on the phone
New legislation that will further punish drivers who use their mobile while behind the wheel comes into effect tomorrow. more...
Hospital waiting times to shorten
Waiting times at the Great Western Hospital could drop to less than five months by the end of 2008. more...
Make or break meeting for Cricklade centre
Tomorrow's meeting between the Keep Leisure In Cricklade action group and North Wiltshire District Council over the future of the town's leisure centre has been described as "make or break". more...
Man accused of torching love rival's home
A spurned man started fires at the front and back door of a love rival's home as he and his family slept inside, a jury has been told. more...
Man faces trial accused of raping a 14-year-old
A man is to face trial by jury after denying raping a 14-year-old girl more than four and a half years ago. more...
The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald Sport
Price is right for Bluebirds
CHIPPENHAM Town boss Adie Mings has swooped to sign Mangotsfield United defender Ollie Price. more...
Iain Harvey's column
IT would be nice to have a win bonus but you can't knock five out of five. more...
Centre take control
DEFENDING champions Corsham Centre moved back to the top the top of the table after a 9-0 win over Sherston Town. more...
North Star A rediscover form
NORTH Star A bounced back to form after their surprise 5-4 loss against Christian Malford last weekend as the Calne-based side defeated in-form Kingfisher 5-1 to move into second spot. more...
Depleted Lion roar on
Southgate retain top position
LEADERS The Southgate Inn remain top of the pile despite having their match against third placed Wheatsheaf FC called off. more...
Warning bell for Bromham
AFC Bell moved level on points with Bromham (Sunday) at the top of Division Four as the Devizes based side made the most of Bromham's inactivity. more...
Weekend wash-out – again
The Wiltshire League fixture list took another hammering again at the weekend when the heavy over-night rain caused almost half the scheduled programme to be abandoned due to waterlogged pitches. more...
Sturrock asks for forgiveness
SUPERSTITIOUS Town boss Paul Sturrock has gagged himself on the transfer front yet is bemused at some fans inability to accept an existing player's apology. more...
Gazette Golden Boot race heating up
AFC Melksham striker Luke Ballinger and AFC Bell's Craig Townsend are tied in the race to win the Gazette Golden Boot as the Chippenham Sunday League enters its final months. more...
Wiltshire Times News
New twist in 'super council' row
DEDICATED staff at West Wiltshire District Council have won praise by external inspectors in a new report. more...
Trojan pig stars in farming campaign
A CAMPAIGN to protect the interests of pig farmers came to Wiltshire this morning. more...
Rooftop protest case adjourned
A MAN who launched a two day rooftop protest in Melksham in September last year has also admitted two counts of threats to kill. more...
Pupil seriously hurt in road accident
A 12-YEAR-OLD school pupil was knocked down by a vehicle on Hardenhuish Lane in Chippenham shortly before 4pm this afternoon. more...
Nightclubs fail to measure up
NIGHTCLUBS in Wiltshire are failing to measure up when it comes to serving the correct quantity of drinks, a trading standards survey has revealed. more...
Crackdown on drivers using phones
DRIVERS caught chatting on their mobile phone will face bigger fines and three penalty points from tomorrow. more...
Wiltshire Times Sport
Double triumph for Corsham youngsters
CORSHAM under 11s won their two games against Clifton under 11s on Sunday, more...
Luckwell springs to victory for GWR team
The GWR Team notched up their first honours of the 2007 season more...
Leanne quits Frome Town Ladies
FROME Town ladies have been dealt a blow with star striker Leanne Lapham more...
Crowley scores, but Frome are held
WITH other sides around the top of table dropping points over the previous more...
Busy run-in ahead, secretary warns
TOOLSTATION League clubs are facing a busy run-in to the end of the season, more...
Quiz night at Hardenhuish
CHIPPENHAM Town Supporters' Club are holding a quiz night at the clubhouse more...
Novice Dean wins junior match
THE Bathampton junior match at Withy Pool was well attended and produced more...
RFU’s top brass return to grass-roots
THE Rugby Football Union's senior management team begin their annual more...
Badman’s back on the goal trail
TWO goals from midfielder Mark Badman helped Chippenham to a fifth more...
Trophy joy for Melksham CATs
MELKSHAM CATs under nines won the plate competition at the Frome festival on more...
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