Stories for 19 March 2007

Angling

Close finish to Winter League match

THE fourth round of the Sensas Viaduct Teams of Five Winter League produced fairly even results.  more...

Announcements

Iles, Richard & Nicky

Are pleased to announce the birth of their son Ben Thomas, brother for Charlie. Born on March 7 at The Great Western Hospital, weighing 7lb 9oz.  more...

Bradford News

Runners' funds for disabled Indian boys

A BRADFORD on Avon-based charity is hoping for a marathon fundraising effort to help a home for disabled boys in India.  more...

Calne News

Hammer attack in Calne

A man has been attacked with a hammer during a robbery in Calne.  more...

Chippenham News

Drug dealer jailed for two years

Drug dealer Shaun Lovell has been jailed for two years after he was caught selling heroin in an undercover police operation for a second time.  more...

Fun ride cancelled

The Tytherton Fun Ride which was to be held on Sunday, March 25 at Field Farm, Charlcutt, Chippenham, has had to be cancelled due to ground conditions.  more...

Couple's armed raid terror

A COUPLE were subjected to a terrifying ordeal after a gang wielding a handgun and hammer attacked them in a north Wiltshire flat.  more...

£48k fund for community projects

NEARLY £50,000 of funding is available for community projects in north Wiltshire.  more...

Chippenham Sunday League News

Southgate book cup final place

THE Southgate Inn are through to the final of the Eric Hughes Memorial Cup.  more...

Captain Richardson leads from the front

WG PARR TROPHY: Second Division Pig and Whistle United are through to the final of the Westernsport Trophies-sponsored WG Parr Trophy after they came from two goals down to win 3-2 and end Fourth Division Little George FC’s dreams of cup success and a third giantkilling act of the season.  more...

Centre frustrated by Holt’s no-show

HOLT are facing disciplinary action by the league's management committee after failing to show up for yesterday's Premier Division match at championship-chasing Corsham Centre.  more...

Mum’s the word for Tricker and Hillier

PREMIER DIVISION: A weakened Winsley side, with no Dean Ranger, Carl Harfield, Luke Harfield and Mike Little, travelled to Calne and struggled against a spirited Maud Heath Sports who battled bravely before succumbing 2-0 – a results that sees Winsley take over at the top.  more...

North Star stay ahead in title race

DIVISION ONE: North Star A maintained their two point lead over Semington Rovers at the top of Division One, but as in previous weeks both teams won to keep alive their hopes of promotion to the Premier Division.  more...

British Lion win top of the table showdown

DIVISION TWO: British Lion came out on top in the clash between the two unbeaten sides in Division Two with a 1-0 win over fellow highflyers Rowde.  more...

Tyremen step up title challenge

DIVISION THREE: THE Southgate Inn remain four points clear of their nearest rivals who this week are Cooper-Avon after their 3-2 victory away at Chippenham United RAOB moved them into second spot level on points with Wheatsheaf FC, who missed the chance to close the gap on the leaders to just two points when they lost at home to White Hart Combe.  more...

Crown complete winning double

DIVISION FOUR: Although none of the top five clubs in Division Four had a league match, everything remained exactly the same as it was before the start of play.  more...

Corsham News

MoD to reveal revamp plans

Plans for a multi-million pound refurbishment of an MoD site in Corsham will be revealed next week.  more...

Crowded House webcast from Box

Reunited nineties pop band Crowded House treated fans across the world to a free concert at the weekend webcast live from Peter Gabriel's Box studios.  more...

MOD revamp plans to be revealed

PLANS for a multi-million pound refurbishment of a MOD site in Corsham will be revealed next week.  more...

Devizes News

Council leader badly injured in Thailand

Chris Humphries, the leader of Kennet District Council, has been badly injured in a crash in Thailand.  more...

Gazette Chippenham Town Fc

Iain Harvey column, March 19

We were guilty of suicide at Team Bath. If you look at the goals, they are poor ones to give away and they are individual mistakes, which you can legislate for.  more...

MIngs' fury at players

Chippenham Town boss Adie Mings read the riot act to his side after individual errors potentially cost the Bluebirds a play off place.  more...

We have to lift ourselves says Price

Ollie Price is trying to brush off Saturday's 4-1 mauling against Team Bath in time for tomorrow's trip to Rugby Town.  more...

Gazette Football

Star stay out in front

Chippenham Sunday League Division One North Star A maintained their two point lead over Semington Rovers at the top of Division One, but as in previous weeks both teams traded victories to keep alive their hopes of promotion to the premier division.  more...

Southgate through to final

Eric Hughes Memorial Knockout Cup Semi-final Nursteed Road home of Devizes Town FC hosted the second presstoprint sponsored Eric Hughes Memorial Knockout Cup semi-final between third division leaders, The Southgate Inn, and first division, Kingfisher FC with the prize at stake for the victors being a place in April's final against premier division top dogs and cup favourites Corsham Centre.  more...

Little George's dream ends

WG Parr Trophy semi-final First Division FC Colerne will face Pig & Whistle United in the final of the Westernsport Trophies-sponsored WG Parr Trophy after the second division side came from two goals down to win 3-2 and end fourth division Little George FC's dreams of cup success and deny them a third giant killing act of the season.  more...

Pressure on at the top

Chippenham Sunday League Premier Division With Corsham Centre and Winsley locked together at the top, every match is a must win one for both sides as the 2006/07 reaches its conclusion.  more...

Lion make a winning return home

Chippenham Sunday League Division Two For the first time since October 15, 2006, British Lion OC were able to play a game at their Green Lane home.  more...

Crown smash eight past Star

Division Four Although none of the top five clubs in Division four had a league match everything remained exactly the same as it was before the start of play, Bromham (Sunday), AFC Bell, AFC Melksham, Little George and Chippenham West End all missed out but the highest placed team who were in action were The Crown FC who hosted North Star B who had hoped to win for the first time in four attempts.  more...

Grass Up Graffiti Campaign

Who is this mystery cleaner?

CLAD in an all-white jumpsuit, a mysterious figure is single-handedly erasing the calling card of graffiti vandals in Park North.  more...

Jobfair

Get headhunted with CVquest

Applying for a new job can be a frustrating and stressful experience. When the rejection letters start piling up, you may start to feel as if you'll never get your dream job.  more...

Recruitment news and events

Helphire news Helphire Group plc is the UK's leading provider of accident management services to non-fault drivers.  more...

Make recruitment agencies work for you

White Horse Employment and Professional Resources has actively participated in the Job Fair for a number of years.  more...

Caring for others

Staverton House in Staverton village, near Trowbridge is due to open in July, on the same site as The Old Vicarage.  more...

Fighting for a different career

THE phrase careers in the Army' makes most people think of becoming a soldier or officer.  more...

Marlborough News

Thieving trio target 80-year-old

Police are hoping witnesses will come forward to help catch thieves who stole an 80-year-old Manton woman's handbag in Marlborough last week.  more...

New Forest News

Company warns of bogus callers

AFTER a spate of burglaries involving bogus water officials, house-holders are being warned to Stop, Chain, Check' before allowing people on to their property.  more...

News

Northbridge through at second attempt

FC NORTHBRIDGE took advantage of a second chance to reach the semi-finals of the Chantry Digital Ltd of Trowbridge-sponsored Knockout Cup.  more...

Pewsey News

MP to officially hope new business centre

Michael Ancram MP is to officially open the new Haine & Smith Opticians headquarters in Pewsey on Friday.  more...

Prospect @ Home Campaign

A suitable way to help Prospect

LOCAL businessman Pete Dore has been inspired by the Swindon Advertiser's campaign to raise money for Prospect@Home.  more...

Readerspics

A host of golden daffodils

Howard Griffiths took this picture of Faringdon Park  more...

Chilly paws

Gutter Bunny experiences his first taste of snow. Picture by Jason Reeves  more...

Red Nose Day

Red Nose Day

Members of staff from the MOD site at the Copenacre Site of the Corsham-based Defence Communication Services Agency, doing their bit for Red Nose Day 2007. A total of £352.82 was raised by the team following a brave walk around Copenacre for those in very short skirts and heels (male & female).  more...

Red Nose Day

Kiddiwinks Pre-School supported Red Nose Day by wearing something red and donated the money raised to Comic Relief.  more...

Red Nose Day

Children at Bratton Pre-school on red nose day. They raised £60 on the day through the children paying £1 to wear red for the day and running a 'red' tombola.   more...

Red Nose Day

Pete Hayward and Rodney Mansell, cleaners at Emery Gate shopping centre in Chippenham, decided to dress for the part on Friday. They became Petra and Rosie, but it was all good, clean fun as they rattled their buckets to collect money for Comic Relief. They raised £84.70.  more...

Salisbury News

Revamp for town centre

A £300,000-plus facelift for the centre of Amesbury has been given the go-ahead and is set to start this year, town councillors heard at their March meeting.  more...

Walking bus a runaway success

PUPILS at Larkhill Primary School will be getting health benefits from an initiative suggested by parent, Tanya Saunders.  more...

Stfc Headlines

SWINDON TOWN: Corr signs on loan

SHEFFIELD Wednesday striker Barry Corr has signed on loan for Swindon until the end of the season.  more...

Swindon Football

Jack calls for reinforcements

JACK Smith insists team spirit remains firmly intact yet admits an outside injection of something' is required to push the side back on track for promotion.  more...

It's nothing doing for Blair

SUBSTITUTE Blair Sturrock was thrown into the fray to try and rescue a point for Town but couldn't conjure a leveller in the final quarter of an hour at Blundell Park.  more...

Beano's on Wembley way!

CHIPPENHAM Town fans will play their part in another piece of Wembley history on May 11 - after Bluebirds old boy James Constable booked his place at the first competitive match in the new stadium.  more...

Collier set to add another new face

MARK Collier's aptitude in the transfer market was further proved on Saturday, with the Marine boss revealing there is still one more new face to come ahead of the transfer deadline.  more...

Burke makes rallying call

PAUL Burke has urged his Wootton Bassett side to finish the season on a positive note and he warns them everyone's future is still up in the air.  more...

Roper hails Solent

ADY Roper has hailed Micky Solent after his double helped Fairford into the last 16 of the Supplementary Cup and gave him the last laugh over Cricklade.  more...

Tempers flare in Wiltshire League clash

TEMPERS flared at Wroughton in their game against Devizes with two players seeing red and visiting boss Kevin Whitbread being sent from the dug-out.  more...

Swindon News

Thousands raised at Andy's wake

Hundreds of friends dried their tears to celebrate the life of Andy Fitchett at a wake he had hoped to attend himself.  more...

Town clean-up's ad campaign

A poster campaign is to be launched in Swindon to highlight the work of the Safe & Clean project.  more...

Mystery cleaner winning war against graffiti

A mysterious figure clad in a sparkling white jumpsuit is single-handedly erasing the calling card of graffiti vandals in Park North.  more...

Average house price tops £171,000

The price of homes in Swindon is on the up, but only half as fast as in the rest of the south west.  more...

Trial for man accused of supplying cocaine

A Penhill man is to face trial by jury on a charge of possessing cocaine with intent to supply.  more...

Trust pleas for residents to have planning say

Swindon residents are being encouraged to have their say on future planning in the town.  more...

Brunel spotted in Swindon

When Brunel came running in to Swindon town centre it certainly turned a few heads.  more...

Free lecture on Avebury excavations

The work of the first excavators of Avebury, Britain's largest stone circle, will be discussed in a free public lecture at the University of Bath in Swindon on Wednesday, March 28.  more...

Youths in court over hammer attack

Five teenagers have appeared at Swindon Crown Court charged with a hammer attack on Wroughton schoolboy Henry Webster.  more...

Police and public to talk through topical issues

A neighbourhood consultation meeting is to be held between the police and members of the public in Swindon on Wednesday.  more...

Leap of faith

Dozens of fearless people, including a lord and lady, a nine-year-old and a blind man, have walked off the top of an 80ft building.  more...

Canal for town centre step closer

SWINDON is a step closer to having a canal in the town centre.  more...

£500k spells smashing news for youth project

A YOUTH mentoring scheme that looked doomed to closure has been saved - thanks to the Big Lottery Fund.  more...

The only way is down for charity fundraisers

SIXTY-SIX people, including a lord and lady, a nine-year-old and a blind man, fearlessly walked off the top of an 80ft building.  more...

Council launch heating installations in homes

EVERY council house in Swindon will have some form of programmable heating by the end of the year.  more...

Grand opening for St Joseph's Catholic College

STAFF and students united in celebration to mark the opening of one of the town's newest schools.  more...

Readers back total smoking ban at hospital

PEOPLE in Swindon do not want to see a blanket ban on smoking brought in at the Great Western Hospital.  more...

Jamie's pyjama stunt helps elderly

WHILE the rest of Swindon was raising money for Comic Relief, Jamie Labrosse was busy raising money for a cause closer to home.  more...

Brown backed to go green in budget

GAS-GUZZLERS, sports cars and people carriers with three or more litre engines are likely to be hit in this week's budget.  more...

Swindon Rugby

Great escape still on for Swindon

SWINDON'S Great Escape' bid is still on after a 36-12 South West Two East victory over Marlow on Saturday.  more...

Times Chippenhem Town Fc

Cooper’s double guns down Bluebirds

FORMER Trowbridge Town striker Matt Cooper dented Chippenham's play-off hopes on Saturday when he scored twice in a resounding 4-1 win for Team Bath.  more...

Times Football

Frome whip the cream of Devon

Dawlish Town 0, Frome Town 2. FROME Town returned from their trip having completed their second Toolstation League Premier Division treble over Devon opponents this season.  more...

Wheeler rescues a point for Westbury

Hengrove Athletic 1, Westbury United 1. THE dominant factor in this Toolstation League First Division match was a swirling, gale force wind which affected the play of both sides.  more...

Tripp bids to plug the gaps

Bradford Town 1, Clevedon United 2. NIGEL Tripp hopes some of his vast non-league experience will rub off on Bradford’s back line after another lacklustre display on Saturday.  more...

Gale-force winds ruin ‘classic’ encounter

Melksham Town 1, Willand Rovers 1. GALE force winds conspired to ruin what promised to be a thrilling match between two of the best footballing sides in the Toolstation League Premier Division.  more...

Learmonth makes the right choice

Biddestone 2, Weston St Johns 0. BIDDESTONE boss Graham Learmonth named an unchanged side for the first time this season and the chosen 11 repaid his faith with an excellent all-round display in this Toolstation League First Division victory.  more...

Title race is far from over, says Bush

Odd Down 0, Corsham Town 3. CORSHAM Town boss Colin Bush insists the Toolstation League Premier Division title will not be decided by the outcome of Saturday’s crunch clash with league leaders Bridgwater.  more...

Times Wiltshire News

Pupils help to create wildlife havens

PUPILS from west and north Wiltshire are taking part in initiatives to help safeguard native trees, hedgerows and create lasting woodland legacies.   more...

Cash help for students

STUDENTS planning to go to university in the next academic year (2007/08) need to apply now if they want financial support during their studies.   more...

MP backs cancer fight campaign

WEST Wiltshire MP Andrew Murrison has joined the fight to raise awareness of prostate cancer.  more...

Prince on Army exercises

PRINCE Harry is taking part in Army exercises on Salisbury Plain this week as he prepares for his deployment to Iraq.  more...

Firms help victims of violence

LOCAL businesses have helped to compile pamper packs for victims of domestic violence who are forced to go into a refuge.  more...

Trowbridge News

Shops boost for estate

THREE new shops are to open soon on the Paxcroft Mead estate in Trowbridge.  more...

Warminster News

Band wins semi-final spot

A BAND from Warminster are a step closer to securing a record deal after rocking at the semi-finals of a music competition.  more...

Police hunt sex pest

POLICE are hunting a sex pest who was seen in woods in Warminster.  more...

Wiltshire News

Council to adopt no smoking policy

A new No Smoking policy is being adopted by North Wiltshire District Council on April 2.  more...

Future students must organise funding

Students planning to start university this year need to apply now if they want financial support.  more...

Primary Care Trust to discuss redundancies

The number of staff who could be made redundant by Wiltshire Primary Care Trust will be discussed at a board meeting of the trust tomorrow.  more...

Jury still out on primary school language lessons

The Government's decision to make modern foreign language lessons compulsory for the first time in primary schools has received a mixed reaction in Wiltshire.  more...

Radio star hands over vital equipment

Radio DJ Ed 'Stewpot' Stewart lent his support to the Salisbury District Hospital Stars Appeal when he presented a £25,000 blood gas analyser to staff on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.  more...

Day three of half marathon slog

The Gazette is following the progress of Christian Malford IT worker Steve Hunt as he endeavours to run a staggering two half marathons a day for a month for Cancer Research.  more...

Youth Minor League News

League Cup semi-finals round-up

A VERY strong and bitter cold wind dominated all of the weekend's League Cup semi-final matches at Leafy Lane on the outskirts of Corsham.  more...

Lions beat Leopards in clash of the Big Cats

MARSHFIELD Junior Lions held off a spirited AFC Corsham Leopards team to run out 5-4 winners in a thrilling Under Nines Division Three game at The Withymead, Marshfield.  more...

Swindon Advertiser News

Derelict school is a death risk

CHILDREN as young as seven are risking their lives by playing in an abandoned school, according to police.   more...

Readers back total smoking ban at hospital

PEOPLE in Swindon do not want to see a blanket ban on smoking brought in at the Great Western Hospital.   more...

Canal for town centre step closer

SWINDON is a step closer to having a canal in the town centre.   more...

Jamie's pyjama stunt helps elderly

WHILE the rest of Swindon was raising money for Comic Relief, Jamie Labrosse was busy raising money for a cause closer to home.   more...

Sick vandals smear dog mess at play area

UNHYGENIC yobs smeared dog excrement over the equipment at a children's play area twice in one weekend.   more...

Brown backed to go green in budget

GAS-GUZZLERS, sports cars and people carriers with three or more litre engines are likely to be hit in this week's budget.   more...

I'm not to blame for graffiti – youth

FROM Daniel Greenwood's website you might think he is behind much of the graffiti in Swindon.   more...

Council launch heating installations in homes

EVERY council house in Swindon will have some form of programmable heating by the end of the year.   more...

The only way is down for charity fundraisers

SIXTY-SIX people, including a lord and lady, a nine-year-old and a blind man, fearlessly walked off the top of an 80ft building.   more...

Grand opening for St Joseph's Catholic College

STAFF and students united in celebration to mark the opening of one of the town's newest schools.   more...

Swindon Advertiser Sport

BASKETBALL: Heartbreak for Sonics

SWINDON Sonics' bid to make the play-offs came to an end after they suffered defeat against Division Four South Champions Southampton Trailblazers on Saturday.   more...

Bassett beat Avonvale

WOOTTON Bassett under 16s battled against a bitingly cold wind to become the first team this season to beat Avonvale at home, winning 33-24.   more...

Minety win

Minety 2nds showed a clean pair of heels to their visiting counterparts from Supermarine, winning a Dorset & Wilts Three North encounter 24-17.   more...

Fratellos shock Zurich in Adver Cup

Last year's Advertiser Cup winners Zurich have been knocked out at the semi-final stage, outclassed by Division One side Fratellos.   more...

Stoddart's got six appeal

With AFC Classic going down at Eldene Social Club, New Century WMC became the first club this season to win honours when they claimed the Division Six crown after an 11-1 thrashing of Smart Movers, writes STEVE ASHLEY.   more...

First title is decided

THE league's first title has been decided, Cirencester Town becoming champions in Under 12 Division Two after a 4-0 win at Lydiard Youth B.   more...

SWINDON TOWN: Corr signs on loan

SHEFFIELD Wednesday striker Barry Corr has signed on loan for Swindon until the end of the season.   more...

Boost for Cox

RAF Lyneham health and fitness manager Mike Cox has received a boost ahead of his triathlon campaign this year after securing sponsorship from top British team Tri UK.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News

Average house price tops £171,000

The price of homes in Swindon is on the up, but only half as fast as in the rest of the south west.   more...

Police and public to talk through topical issues

A neighbourhood consultation meeting is to be held between the police and members of the public in Swindon on Wednesday.   more...

Crowded House webcast from Box

Reunited nineties pop band Crowded House treated fans across the world to a free concert at the weekend webcast live from Peter Gabriel's Box studios.   more...

Trust pleas for residents to have planning say

Swindon residents are being encouraged to have their say on future planning in the town.   more...

Drug dealer jailed for two years

Drug dealer Shaun Lovell has been jailed for two years after he was caught selling heroin in an undercover police operation for a second time.   more...

Brunel spotted in Swindon

When Brunel came running in to Swindon town centre it certainly turned a few heads.   more...

Hammer attack in Calne

A man has been attacked with a hammer during a robbery in Calne.   more...

Leap of faith

Dozens of fearless people, including a lord and lady, a nine-year-old and a blind man, have walked off the top of an 80ft building.   more...

MoD to reveal revamp plans

Plans for a multi-million pound refurbishment of an MoD site in Corsham will be revealed next week.   more...

Jury still out on primary school language lessons

The Government's decision to make modern foreign language lessons compulsory for the first time in primary schools has received a mixed reaction in Wiltshire.   more...

Radio star hands over vital equipment

Radio DJ Ed 'Stewpot' Stewart lent his support to the Salisbury District Hospital Stars Appeal when he presented a £25,000 blood gas analyser to staff on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.   more...

Trial for man accused of supplying cocaine

A Penhill man is to face trial by jury on a charge of possessing cocaine with intent to supply.   more...

Future students must organise funding

Students planning to start university this year need to apply now if they want financial support.   more...

Youths in court over hammer attack

Five teenagers have appeared at Swindon Crown Court charged with a hammer attack on Wroughton schoolboy Henry Webster.   more...

Day three of half marathon slog

The Gazette is following the progress of Christian Malford IT worker Steve Hunt as he endeavours to run a staggering two half marathons a day for a month for Cancer Research.   more...

Council leader badly injured in Thailand

Chris Humphries, the leader of Kennet District Council, has been badly injured in a crash in Thailand.   more...

Thousands raised at Andy's wake

Hundreds of friends dried their tears to celebrate the life of Andy Fitchett at a wake he had hoped to attend himself.   more...

Town clean-up's ad campaign

A poster campaign is to be launched in Swindon to highlight the work of the Safe & Clean project.   more...

Fun ride cancelled

The Tytherton Fun Ride which was to be held on Sunday, March 25 at Field Farm, Charlcutt, Chippenham, has had to be cancelled due to ground conditions.   more...

Council to adopt no smoking policy

A new No Smoking policy is being adopted by North Wiltshire District Council on April 2.   more...

Primary Care Trust to discuss redundancies

The number of staff who could be made redundant by Wiltshire Primary Care Trust will be discussed at a board meeting of the trust tomorrow.   more...

Mystery cleaner winning war against graffiti

A mysterious figure clad in a sparkling white jumpsuit is single-handedly erasing the calling card of graffiti vandals in Park North.   more...

Free lecture on Avebury excavations

The work of the first excavators of Avebury, Britain's largest stone circle, will be discussed in a free public lecture at the University of Bath in Swindon on Wednesday, March 28.   more...

MP to officially hope new business centre

Michael Ancram MP is to officially open the new Haine & Smith Opticians headquarters in Pewsey on Friday.   more...

Thieving trio target 80-year-old

Police are hoping witnesses will come forward to help catch thieves who stole an 80-year-old Manton woman's handbag in Marlborough last week.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald Sport

Star stay out in front

Chippenham Sunday League Division One   more...

Lion make a winning return home

Chippenham Sunday League Division Two   more...

Crown smash eight past Star

Division Four   more...

Iain Harvey column, March 19

We were guilty of suicide at Team Bath. If you look at the goals, they are poor ones to give away and they are individual mistakes, which you can legislate for.   more...

MIngs' fury at players

Chippenham Town boss Adie Mings read the riot act to his side after individual errors potentially cost the Bluebirds a play off place.   more...

We have to lift ourselves says Price

Ollie Price is trying to brush off Saturday's 4-1 mauling against Team Bath in time for tomorrow's trip to Rugby Town.   more...

Southgate through to final

Eric Hughes Memorial Knockout Cup Semi-final   more...

Little George's dream ends

WG Parr Trophy semi-final   more...

Pressure on at the top

Chippenham Sunday League Premier Division   more...

Wiltshire Times News

Band wins semi-final spot

A BAND from Warminster are a step closer to securing a record deal after rocking at the semi-finals of a music competition.   more...

Support grows for canal campaign

A MAJOR milestone has been reached by campaigners seeking to restore a former waterway through the Wiltshire countryside.   more...

MP backs cancer fight campaign

WEST Wiltshire MP Andrew Murrison has joined the fight to raise awareness of prostate cancer.   more...

Pupils help to create wildlife havens

PUPILS from west and north Wiltshire are taking part in initiatives to help safeguard native trees, hedgerows and create lasting woodland legacies.   more...

MOD revamp plans to be revealed

PLANS for a multi-million pound refurbishment of a MOD site in Corsham will be revealed next week.   more...

£48k fund for community projects

NEARLY £50,000 of funding is available for community projects in north Wiltshire.   more...

Couple's armed raid terror

A COUPLE were subjected to a terrifying ordeal after a gang wielding a handgun and hammer attacked them in a north Wiltshire flat.   more...

Runners' funds for disabled Indian boys

A BRADFORD on Avon-based charity is hoping for a marathon fundraising effort to help a home for disabled boys in India.   more...

City wins tourism praise

A TOURISM survey has revealed that the majority of visitors to Bath would recommend it to someone else.   more...

Shops boost for estate

THREE new shops are to open soon on the Paxcroft Mead estate in Trowbridge.   more...

Police hunt sex pest

POLICE are hunting a sex pest who was seen in woods in Warminster.   more...

Cash help for students

STUDENTS planning to go to university in the next academic year (2007/08) need to apply now if they want financial support during their studies.   more...

Prince on Army exercises

PRINCE Harry is taking part in Army exercises on Salisbury Plain this week as he prepares for his deployment to Iraq.   more...

Firms help victims of violence

LOCAL businesses have helped to compile pamper packs for victims of domestic violence who are forced to go into a refuge.   more...

Wiltshire Times Sport

Learmonth makes the right choice

BIDDESTONE boss Graham Learmonth named an unchanged side for the first time   more...

Title race is far from over, says Bush

CORSHAM Town boss Colin Bush insists the Toolstation League Premier Division   more...

Cooper’s double guns down Bluebirds

FORMER Trowbridge Town striker Matt Cooper dented Chippenham's play-off   more...

Frome whip the cream of Devon

FROME Town returned from their trip having completed their second   more...

Wheeler rescues a point for Westbury

THE dominant factor in this Toolstation League First Division match was a   more...

Tripp bids to plug the gaps

NIGEL Tripp hopes some of his vast non-league experience will rub off on   more...

Gale-force winds ruin ‘classic’ encounter

GALE force winds conspired to ruin what promised to be a thrilling match   more...

  
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