Stories for 8 March 2007

Angling

Bonnie takes top honours

THE Wednesday silver fish only open match at Viaduct Fishery produced some fine catches.  more...

Announcements

MASLIN, Cathy and Simon

On Sunday March 4 at The Great Western Hospital to Cathy and Simon a beautiful baby girl Libby Beatrice Mary, a sister for Toby and first granddaughter for Bill and Mary Sheppard and Sheila Maslin  more...

Calne News

Shop device scares off teens

After months of being besieged by yobs, Sainsbury's in Calne has fitted a high-pitched alarm to drive them away.  more...

Cordon bleau school meals

SPRINGFIELDS Sports College in Calne is bringing new taste to school dinners with ten-week cordon bleu cookery courses.  more...

Gireving mum fights for son's memorial

The family of Danny O'Brien handed in a 500-signature petition to Calne Town Council calling for a kerbset memorial to be allowed at the Curzon Street Cemetery.  more...

Banned driver jailed

Banned motorist Mark Clarke has been jailed after he was caught behind the wheel.  more...

MBE for former Mayor

Historian Peter Treloar, 70, of Calne, has received his MBE from the Queen for his services to the community over 40 years.  more...

Get crafty, pleads card maker

Amateur card maker Norma Willoughby is calling on local craftspeople to set up a club in Calne.  more...

Poppy collectors soldier on

Poppy Appeal collectors say they'll soldier on despite townspeople threatening to boycott the collection in protest against the loss of Calne's Royal British Legion Club.  more...

Campaigner wins fight for coach stop

Pensioner Gerry Ions is celebrating this week after a three-year campaign to bring a National Express coach stop to Calne ended in triumph on Monday.  more...

Parish says fond farewell

Parishioners packed St Laurence Church in Hilmarton to mark the retirement of the Rev Michael Flight after seven years at the parish.  more...

Mum died as she planned her wedding

Mum-of-three June Papworth collapsed and died days after choosing her wedding ring.  more...

Chippenham News

Drug dealer arrested the day she left prison

Drug dealer Fay Glover has been jailed for a year for supplying an undercover policeman with heroin on the day she was released from prison.  more...

Sam's dad backs our campaign

The father of fatal accident victim Sam Odell has backed the Gazette's campaign to improve safety on the road where the 11-year-old was killed.  more...

M4 roadworks cause gridlock misery

OVER-RUNNING roadworks on the M4 have caused gridlock misery for motorists during rush hour this morning.  more...

£1m boost for sports project

THE future of a sports project in north Wiltshire will take a giant step forward on Saturday with the presentation of a £1m cheque from the Football Foundation.  more...

Competitions

WIN a holiday at St Audries

Enter this competition and you could win a holiday for yourself - you and your partner - or you and your family (maximum 2 adults and 2 children under 15 years).  more...

See X-Factor’s Ben Mills at Chicago Rock

X-Factor finalist Ben Mills is performing live at the Chicago Rock Cafe, Trowbridge, on Wednesday, March 28 and we are offering readers the chance to win tickets to see him.  more...

Win a case of Da Luca wine

Think of Italy and your mind instantly turns to references of culture, style and quality, not forgetting a passion for great food and drink.  more...

Win a month’s supply of chocolate

Friday, March 16 sees the return of Red Nose Day, but according to Dubble, making a contribution to the world doesn't always mean just handing over your money.  more...

Corsham News

Cadet leader is a BNP boss

North Wiltshire MP James Gray says he is concerned that BNP chairman Mike Howson is a youth leader for youngsters at Rudloe Air Cadet unit.  more...

Devizes News

Author's Wiltshire connection

Devizes author John Pounder has used the works of Victorian writer Richard Jefferies to create a romantic novel in the Thomas Hardy mould.  more...

Chance to quiz health bosses

A public meeting has been arranged for people to ask bosses at Wiltshire Primary Care Trust their plans for Devizes Hospital.  more...

Wardens are too harsh say elderly couple

An elderly couple from Potterne have labelled Kennet District Council's parking attendants over zealous for giving them a penalty ticket.  more...

Couple's pub nightmare

THE trials and tribulations that Gill and Sara Currie encountered at The Bell pub in Great Cheverell were shown on television last night.  more...

Soprano to take masterclass

The patron of Devizes' own opera company, White Horse Opera, is coming to the town in July to take a masterclass with promising local singers.  more...

Pair win battle to keep farm afloat

A couple who have worked to fulfil a dream of running their own stock farm at Great Cheverell, have succeeded in making the unit financially viable in less than three years.  more...

Ghostly tourist promotion

DEVIZES Visitor Centre is holding promotions throughout next week as part of British Tourism Week.  more...

Award for prison officer

Erlestoke prison officer Keith Davies received an award at Buckingham Palace on Monday for his work in turning a disused part of the prison into a business enterprise that has already put former inmates on the straight and narrow.  more...

Roadworks to be scaled down after row

FOOTPATH work that has caused traffic chaos in Devizes is not even needed, says Chamber of Commerce chairman Andrew MacLachlan.  more...

Hunt for unsung heroes

THE unsung heroes of Devizes are being sought by the town council.  more...

Fly-tipping blackspot cleared up

Kennet District Council has joined forces with a farmer to thwart fly tipping at a beauty spot on the edge of Salisbury Plain.  more...

Charity shop opened by actor

Actor George Baker opened a charity shop in Devizes set up in the name of tragic youngster Charlotte Wakeham.  more...

Crash driver evades prison

Banned motorist Jason Smith, who was twice caught over the drink drive limit within a fortnight, has escaped a jail term -because he was injured in the crash the second time.  more...

Entertainments

Pipers and drummers

PIPES and drums are needed for Salisbury tattoo's tenth anniversary.  more...

Young thesps wanted

CAN you dance, sing or act and are you aged between 10 and 14 years?  more...

Perfect introduction to the wonderful world of Chekhov

ANYONE with preconceived ideas that the great, 19th century Russian dramatist and short-story writer, Anton Chekhov only wrote serious dramas would have been enlightened by European Arts Company’s recent visit to the arts centre.  more...

Vincent's early life is topic for play

VINCENT Van Gogh spent several years living and working in post-Dickensian London in the 1870s.   more...

Second city art trail launched

Visual artists living or working in Salisbury are being invited to take part in the second biennial Salisbury city art trail taking place from October 6 to 14. The deadline for application is the end of March and organisers are keen to encourage as diverse a group of artists as possible.  more...

Sir John shares fascinating facts about composer's work

DID you know that Bach had just a couple of days to compose a cantata for the following Sunday’s church service?   more...

Families invited to interactive concert

CELLIST Matthew Barley returns to Salisbury on Saturday for two quite separate and distinctive concerts at the arts centre, with resident Sarum Orchestra.  more...

Gazette Chippenham Town Fc

Super Sam fighting to be fit

SAM Allison wants to settle a score with Banbury at Hardenhuish Park on Saturday.  more...

Gazette Food And Drink

Dauphinoise roulade with red chard and dolcelatte filling

VEGETARIAN cookery writer Rose Elliot has wanted to write a decadent' vegetarian cookbook for some time, to show just how luxurious veggie food can be.  more...

Gazette Football

Red card farce for Turner

Pewsey Vale boss Dave Turner was satisfied with a point at Purton, but fuming with the referee for sending off James Hambridge.  more...

New signings fit straight in

DEVIZES boss Paul Thompson welcomed three new signings into his starting line-up for the win at Chard Town.  more...

Gazette General Features

Spring is springing early

It might be global warming, or it couled just be the vagaries of the weather but Wiltshire is enjoying a spectacularly mild start to the year.  more...

Gazette Music

Morrision can rock with the best of them

Reporter Nick Mashiter watched James Morrison at Colston Hall on Tuesday night.  more...

Gazette Obituaries

Cecil Gillington

Cecil Gillington FORMER councillor and magistrate in Devizes Cecil (Kate) Gillington has died at the age of 93.  more...

June Papworth

THE funeral of much loved mum June Papworth, who died suddenly last month, was held at St Mary's Church in Calne on Tuesday.  more...

Dennis Mason

Second World War hero Dennis Mason has died of a heart attack at the age of 89.  more...

Sasha Basak

Popular Malmesbury School maths teacher Sasha Basak has been found dead at the age of 26.  more...

Nan Comley

One of Aldbourne's most loved characters, Nan Comley, has died at the age of 103.  more...

Bruce Chivers

The Union Jack was flown at half mast over the Kennet Valley Hall in Lockeridge this week as villagers mourned the death of the former parish council chairman Bruce Chivers.  more...

Gazette Sport Adie Mings Column

The bubble has not burst

EVERYONE keeps telling me I've lost my first game - what are you trying to do to me?  more...

Gazette Sue Pycroft Column

Moggy's weighty problem, March 8

The cats and I are chilling out on the sofa catching up on the national news when an item comes on TV about a vet prescribing a solution for fat dogs.  more...

Gazette Swindon Town Fc

Injury will not break Williams

ADY Williams has vowed ‘I’ll be back’ with the Town skipper adamant that knee damage will not terminate his playing career.  more...

Stanley finally back in Town

IT has been a long time, but Accrington Stanley visit the County Ground on Saturday for the first time since 1959.  more...

Journal Features

City festival has salsa flavour

As Salisbury International Arts Festival unveils its 2007 programme, Anne Morris gives a taster of the cultural delights on offer this year.  more...

Journal Football

Jeff threatens to walk as Robins let in seven

DOWNTON manager Jeff Softley left the dugout and considered resigning during the Robins' calamitous 7-1 thrashing at Moneyfields.  more...

A win at last for new Blues boss

AMESBURY Town won their crucial basement battle at Andover New Street in emphatic style.  more...

Higgh fives all around for super Shrews

RESURGENT Shrewton United bagged their second big win in as many weeks, continuing their spectacular return to form with a 1-5 victory away to Devonians Clyst Rovers.  more...

Journal Rugby

Dave helps keep title charge alive

SALISBURY Rugby Club eased their way up to second place in the league, courtesy of a hat-trick of tries from Dave Thorpe.  more...

Malmesbury News

Bridge to get electronic warning

Electronic warning signs alerting lorry drivers to the notorious Kingway Bridge, near Corston, will be installed by the end of the month.  more...

School mourns young teacher

Staff and students at Malmesbury School are in mourning following the death of popular maths teacher Swagota Basak.  more...

Quo drummer's masterclass

Music students at Malmesbury School were rocking all over the world on Monday, thanks to a visit from a special guest.  more...

Tributes to battling D-Day veteran

Tributes have been pouring in for Malmesbury war hero Dennis Mason, who passed away last week.  more...

Marlborough News

Marlborough explores naval link

Attempts are being made to re-establish Marlborough's long links with the Royal Navy.  more...

Pub bosses quitting was no surprise

Former landlord Julian Bassett has said he is not surprised that Alan and Pauline Robinson quit the Antelope at Upavon after only eight months.  more...

2CV's epic African journey

When retired businessman Will Scrivens set out to drive to Africa in a 20-year-old Citroen 2CV it was packed with spares in case of breakdowns.  more...

Snuggler loses jail term fight

CONVICTED cigarette smuggler Mark Amin deserved every day of a jail term imposed for his role in a £11.8 million scam, Appeal Court judges ruled on Friday.  more...

In tune for Mother's day

Young musicians from Wiltshire will be playing with the National Children's Orchestra in a Mother's Day matinee concert in Marlborough.  more...

Town looks to Hungerford link

Moves are afoot to create links between the town councils in Marlborough and Hungerford.  more...

Where's Wally's cap?

A treasured memento of former postmaster Wally Clarke has been stolen from the pub where he was a regular.  more...

Why are police in the library?

Fomer mayor of Marlborough Stewart Dobson said a whole new meaning has been given to the phrase "being brought to book."  more...

Disquiet over lone polling station

The controversy over Marlborough having only one polling station for the local elections on May 3 is rumbling on.  more...

Melksham News

Disabled get better access to council

A PARISH council tested out a stair lift yesterday so disabled people can access its offices.  more...

Ann's record is hard to beat

A POLICE officer who has served for nearly three decades with the Wiltshire Constabulary is retiring.  more...

Men arrested after stabbing

THREE people were arrested in Melksham at about midnight on Wednesday following the stabbing of a Gloucester pub manager earlier in the day.   more...

New Forest News

Anger at response to 101 call

A DISGRUNTLED Ringwood resident who called the police over a noisy party next door says no officers came out and the only action was a phone call nearly two hours later.  more...

Other Sport

Blencowe secures race deal in time for new season

RACING driver Alan Blencowe is looking forward to the forthcoming touring car season, after securing an 11th hour deal to contest the 2007 Seat Cupra UK Championship.  more...

Salisbury duo star in England vets' triumph

TWO Salisbury Hockey Club players have helped England to international success in a Tri-Nations tournament in France.  more...

Anglers out in force for final river match

BRAVE Salisbury Angling Club members turned out on Sunday to fish the final river match of the season - the Pairs Match on the Avon and Nadder - enduring one of the worst days for wind and rain for a long time.  more...

Pewsey News

Boat owners priced out

The rising cost of canal boating may force some owners to sell up, the AGM of Pewsey Wharf Boat Club heard on Saturday.  more...

Robbo'S Column

We are walking on thin ice

SATURDAY was very, very disappointing. It was Stockport’s big day and we did not show up.  more...

Salisbury Business News

Store owner earns seat on regional Spar guild

PORTON convenience store owner Tony Hobbs has been given a seat on the Wessex Guild of Spar.  more...

Simon scoops national sales manager title

SIMON Martin, of Ringwood, has won the title of Strategic Account Manager of the Year at this year's National Sales Awards.  more...

Seminars take drama out of inheritance tax

MORE than 300 people, worried about the taxman getting his hands on too many of their assets when they die, were given advice last month on what action to take.  more...

Salisbury Children'S Page

Time for March madness

Hello everybody - has anybody seen any mad March hares yet?  more...

Salisbury City Fc News

Youth team semi-final is off

SALISBURY City youth team's Hampshire Floodlight Cup semi-final at Farnborough Town, scheduled for tonight, has been postponed.  more...

Reserves at Staines

SALISBURY City reserves are in Capital League action away at Staines on Monday evening.  more...

Advance orders for book

SALISBURY City supporters wishing to order their copy of "Salisbury City - The first 60 Years 1947-2007" can do so on Saturday before and after the first team's Conference South game with Eastbourne Borough.  more...

Club shop on-line reminder

SUPPORTERS can now buy Salisbury City replica kit, official club clothing and other items online by visiting www.shoppersworld.co.uk/store/?s=535  more...

Changes to first team fixtures

SALISBURY City will be in action on Tuesday, March 13 afterall.  more...

Striker signs for the Whites

SALISBURY City have bolstered their attacking options by signing Weston-super-Mare centre-forward Marvin Brown.  more...

Salisbury City Fc Reports

Turk doubles up as City hit Fisher for four

ANY concerns that Salisbury would suffer an FA Trophy hangover on their return to league duty were duly dismissed as they bolstered their promotion credentials with a more than comfortable 4-1 victory at Fisher Athletic.  more...

Impressive Whites clip sorry Magpies' wings

ANOTHER clinical Salisbury City display was rewarded with three more points that lifted them back to the top of the Conference South.  more...

Salisbury News

Bourne Hill could be 'white elephant'

THE Bourne Hill headquarters of Salisbury District Council - whether redeveloped or not - will almost certainly be sold on if plans to have just one local authority for Wiltshire get government approval.  more...

Statement from Salisbury District Council

SALISBURY District Council this week reiterated its support for the refurbishment and extension of its Bourne Hill offices.  more...

Step Aside needs you

ARE you interested in helping and supporting ex-substance users and alcoholics regain a healthy lifestyle and rehabilitation with regard to social inclusion following their treatment?  more...

Salisbury Rural Focus

Food fairs show off local meat

THE 2007 Great Hampshire Sausage, Pie and Ready Meal competition takes place at Sparsholt College, between Salisbury and Winchester, on Wednesday, March 21.  more...

Stand Point Column

Wear the shirt with pride

PAUL Sturrock’s plan to shake his side up after the miserable display at Stockport County last weekend was scuppered by the weather.   more...

Stfc Headlines

‘I’ll be back’

ADY Williams has vowed I'll be back' with the Town skipper adamant that knee damage will not terminate his playing career.  more...

SWINDON TOWN: Step out of the shadows

MANY a crisis' moulds a hero and Paul Sturrock hopes figures can emerge from the Town shadows to seize the day.  more...

SWINDON TOWN: Ifil & Co must learn lessons

TOWN'S young guns are guilty of not paying enough attention in class at the Paul Sturrock school of football.  more...

SWINDON TOWN: Response pleases boss but he's wary of Stanley

PAUL Sturrock is encouraged by the training-ground response to his verbal blast but chokes at any suggestion that the visit of relegation-haunted Accrington Stanley is a home banker', writes JON RITSON.  more...

SWINDON TOWN: Phil's future in safe hands

PHIL Smith's timing cannot be faulted on the contract front yet he is looking to impose his own freeze on Accrington Stanley's forwards.  more...

Swindon Cricket

CRICKET: Lewis guns for Aussies

JON Lewis admits today's World Cup warm-up with Australia is "a massive moment" both personally and collectively as he bids to make his mark in the Caribbean.  more...

Swindon Eating Out

New Inn, Westwood

DESPITE having worked for some of London's glitziest hotels, the latest owners of the New Inn, Westwood, near Bradford on Avon, are determined to keep to a traditional menu.  more...

The Bell, Ramsbury

By Anne Richards Ten months ago you could have been forgiven for thinking this popular village pub had rung its last food orders following a disastrous kitchen fire.  more...

Swindon Football

Dorcan will represent Town at Millennium

SWINDON Town FC will be represented at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday, April 17 after Dorcan Technical College won through to the final of the Football League Girls Under 13 Community Cup.  more...

HELLENIC LEAGUE PREMIER: Miller believes Highworth will improve

JUSTIN Miller insists Highworth will return as Hellenic League top dogs next season after a disappointing homecoming this time round, writes ANDY CRYER.  more...

HELLENIC LEAGUE DIVISION ONE: Dryden wants fixture extension

TOMMY Dryden has urged the Hellenic League to extend the season into May as the weather continues to cause fixture havoc.  more...

WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: Title showdown for New College

New College face a massive game this weekend when they entertain Premier Division title favourites Corsham Town at South Marston, writes RAY BURROUGHS.  more...

SOUTHERN LEAGUE: American dream for Taylor

CHRIS Taylor is jetting over the Atlantic in a bid to restart his footballing career and believes his US adventure could earn a second shot at the English professional game.  more...

SOUTHERN LEAGUE: Cook eyeing up play-off place

SUPERMARINE's nemesis Steve Cook believes tomorrow's Southern League clash at Taunton won't be the last time the two sides lock horns this season - with the striker already predicting a May showdown.  more...

SWINDON TOWN: Fitness doubt over Ashley as hunt for other new faces stalls

ASHLEY Westwood is Town's biggest doubt for tomorrow's clash with Accrington Stanley but Paul Sturrock's quest for further recruits is unlikely to bear fruit before Saturday.  more...

Swindon General Sport

Howell hopes for a Singapore swing

DAVID Howell admits his bid to regain top form is all down to timing - in more ways than one with The Masters fast approaching.  more...

ATHLETICS: Jackson’s silver lining

SWINDON Harrier Ken Jackson won silver in the Long Jump at the British Masters Indoor Championships held at the Lee Valley Centre at Edmonton in North London on Saturday.  more...

RUGBY: Dream date for Payne

TIM Payne admits he will fulfil a long-cherished dream when he runs out for England in Sunday's Six Nations clash against France at Twickenham.  more...

GOLF: Howell struggles in Singapore

DAVID Howell's indifferent start to his 2007 campaign continued as he opened with a one-under-par 71 at the Clariden Leu Singapore Masters this morning.  more...

BOXING: Walcot duo close in on Golden Gloves

Walcot ABC's Ryan Martin and Tom Flynn both face tough north east opposition in their quest to reach the national final of the Golden Gloves competition this weekend, writes DAVE VEYSEY.  more...

BOXING: Egan adds star quality

SWINDON Raw Boxing Club are back in action on Sunday at the Brunel Rooms.  more...

GOLF: Steady start of Howell

DAVID Howell's indifferent start to his 2007 campaign continued as he opened with a one-under-par 71 at the Clariden Leu Singapore Masters yesterday.  more...

Swindon Ice Hockey

ICE HOCKEY: Petkoff's icing on the cake

HE was a long time coming but my word he was worth the wait.  more...

ICE HOCKEY: Russell resting his players

COACH Peter Russell's priorities have certainly changed since his side made sure of a place in the English Premier League play-offs in two weeks time.  more...

Swindon News

Are You Being Served? actor dies

Actor John Inman has died aged 71, his spokesman said.  more...

Billie back on stage after bout of flu

SWINDON actress Billie Piper returned to the West End stage last night after missing two performances of her new show Treats.  more...

Carl's friends devastated by his murder

Murdered Carl James was a rock who was always there for his friends.  more...

Thief steals mobile phone from police station

THIEF Richard Hoskins broke into a car outside a police station and stole a mobile phone belonging to a man working there.  more...

The bank that likes to say yes to youth

SWINDON Youth Bank has celebrated giving out £100,000 worth of grants to help nearly 40 youth projects in the area.  more...

Tributes to former Prospect manager

A WOMAN who supported and counselled bereaved families at Prospect Hospice has lost her own fight against cancer.  more...

Primary pupils get the insect bug

GETTING up close and personal with a python, tarantula and hissing cockroach is most people's idea of a nightmare.  more...

More jobs are lost at supermarket supplier

THE manufacturing arm of supermarket supply firm Clares Retail Equipment has officially closed down after administrators announced a further 49 job losses.  more...

Residents hop to the rescue

AN amphibian drama has sent a Swindon street hopping mad.  more...

Swindon Rugby

Rugby: French test holds no fears for Tim

TIM Payne is under no illusions about the size of the task awaiting him on his Twickenham debut at the weekend.  more...

Swindon Speedway

SPEEDWAY: Pit Crew set to host second pre-season dance

FOLLOWING on from the success of the first pre-season dance last March, when over £800 was raised towards the Riders Equipment Fund, the Pit Crew will be holding their second annual pre-season dance tomorrow.  more...

Times Celebrating

BIRTH: Caleb Clements

WITH a relatively easy pregnancy and cravings for fizzy pop, it has been a comfort to new mum Louise that labour has also been easy.  more...

BIRTH: Kayla Campbell

AFTER five hours in labour, new mum Clare Campbell admits childbirth was not the most pleasurable experience of her life.  more...

ANNIVERSARY: Ernie & Vera Gerrish

SIXTY years ago a trench had to be dug through deep snow so bride Vera could get to her groom Ernie Gerrish.  more...

OBITUARY: Mr Lyndon David Williams

A LOYAL Conservative political agent and charity campaigner has died at the age of 88.  more...

OBITUARY: Mrs Linda Purll

Linda Purll, of Melksham died at home on February 25 aged 65.   more...

OBITUARY: Mrs June Papworth

THE funeral of June Papworth, who died last month, was held at St Mary's Church in Calne on Tuesday.  more...

Times Features Down Memory Lane

Then & Now - The Minster Church of St Denys, Warminster

MOVING to the other end of Church Street, we come to the Parish Church of St Denys, commonly known as the Minster.  more...

Nostalgia

Carol Reeves, of Hilperton, is researching her family tree and is keen to trace relatives.  more...

Times Football

Ranger bids for Tricker

BRADFORD Town manager Paul Ranger is bidding to strengthen his Toolstation League First Division squad and has put in seven days' notice of approach for Larkhall Athletic midfielder Chris Tricker.  more...

Times General Sport

Bedford bounces into national finals

TRAMPOLINING: TROWBRIDGE student Alex Bedford has qualified for the national grade one trampoline finals at his first attempt.  more...

Hawks are flying high

BASKETBALL: Trowbridge Hawks have hit a rich vein of form and are challenging for honours in three competitions.   more...

Times Music

Hear blast from the past and stars of the future

THIS weekend offers a chance to hear the best of the past and the sounds of the future in west Wiltshire.  more...

The Gig Guide

FRIDAY MARCH 9  more...

Times Two

My Wiltshire Life - Edward Rutherford

AUTHOR Edward Rutherford was born in Salisbury and grew up in Wiltshire before going to university in Cambridge. He worked in publishing and for some time his mentor was Tim Waterstone, who went on to launch bookstore chain Waterstone's.  more...

Trowbridge News

OAPs scared to leave homes

PENSIONERS living in a Trowbridge street say they are too frightened to leave their homes because of horses being ridden along the footpath outside.  more...

Town crier 'recovering well'

TROWBRIDGE town crier Trevor Heeks was due to be released from hospital today after suffering a brain haemorrhage at the weekend.  more...

Warminster News

Man glassed in the face

A MAN was taken to hospital in the early hours of this morning after receiving a glass wound to the face.  more...

Westbury News

Plans for new £70k skate park

SKATEBOARD enthusiasts in Westbury could soon have their own £70,000 skatepark.  more...

Wilbur

BIRTHDAYS!

CONGRATULATIONS to our Junior of the Week, Kai Isgrove of Bradford on Avon, who wins a £5 voucher from The Toy Shop, plus two Happy Meals from McDonald's in Trowbridge, Melksham or Chippenham.  more...

Wiltshire News

Lyneham worker's Crufts target

Dave Darley spends much of his working life servicing aircraft in war zones like Iraq and Afghanistan.  more...

Take to Wiltshire's oldest road

More than 300 people are expected to take part in this year's Ridgeway Challenge 40 mile walk/run along Britain's oldest road.  more...

WPC marks 30 years

WHEN policewoman Ann Morris watches retro cop show Life On Mars it takes her back to the days, 30 years ago, when she joined the force.  more...

Mum turned away by maternity unit

Mum Samantha Cork had to pay more than £5,000 to give birth at a private hospital because the Royal United Hospital in Bath was full.  more...

No cash lifeline for striggling health bosses

Wiltshire Primary Care Trust will not be baled out with loans from neighbouring health trusts.  more...

Gas man gets cold shoulder

Sarsen Housing Association is looking at ways of getting tenants to agree to allow gas engineers into their homes after it spent thousands of pounds chasing tenants who refused.  more...

How many more Lyneham crews must die?

Former RAF Lyneham Hercules pilot Nigel Gilbert was one of those who complained about the safety of the aircraft after he was shot at while flying on a mission in Afghanistan. He writes about his campaign to persuade the MoD to fit safety foam into the Hercules fleet before there is another tragedy like the one that killed ten of his friends. As an experienced Hercules pilot, having served on special operations in both Kosovo and Afghanistan, I was aware, perhaps more than most, of the dangers involved in frontline operations.  more...

Avebury car park furore

The parish council in Avebury is at odds with the National Trust over a proposal to put a permanent height barrier at the entrance to the village's main car park.  more...

Council cashes in on early tax bills

COUNCIL tax payers will be hit with their bill a fortnight earlier after bosses decided to change their collection day to make £50,000 in interest.  more...

Police warning over bogus callers

Wiltshire Police are warning householders about cold calliers selling alarms and other security products following reports of homeowners being hassled on their doorstep.  more...

Woottonbassett News

New play area opened

School children in Wootton Bassett have opened the town's showpiece play area which they helped design.  more...

Carnival deadlock is resolved

A deadlock among Wootton Bassett's carnival committee, that appeared to have put the annual event in jeopardy, is set to be broken.  more...

Salisbury Journal Business

Store owner earns seat on regional Spar guild

PORTON convenience store owner Tony Hobbs has been given a seat on the Wessex Guild of Spar.   more...

Simon scoops national sales manager title

SIMON Martin, of Ringwood, has won the title of Strategic Account Manager of the Year at this year's National Sales Awards.   more...

Seminars take drama out of inheritance tax

MORE than 300 people, worried about the taxman getting his hands on too many of their assets when they die, were given advice last month on what action to   more...

Salisbury Journal News

Statement from Salisbury District Council

SALISBURY District Council this week reiterated its support for the refurbishment and extension of its Bourne Hill offices.   more...

Anger at response to 101 call

A DISGRUNTLED Ringwood resident who called the police over a noisy party next door says no officers came out and the only action was a phone call nearly two hours later.   more...

Pubwatch scheme extended in bid to combat alcohol-related crime

POLICE and pub landlords are joining forces to crack down on drink-fuelled violent crime in Fordingbridge.   more...

Retro disco raises funds

OK, so it wasn't Rydell High from the musical Grease - but, for one night only, Hyde village hall was transformed into Hyde Hill High for the annual Valentino's charity bash.   more...

Water company fines over sewage failures

WESSEX Water was this week ordered to pay £6,978 in fines and costs for releasing poor quality effluent from a sewage treatment works in Ringwood.   more...

Lottery grants £294,680 to improve play schemes

PARISH play areas and play schemes in the New Forest are set to benefit from nearly £300,000 worth of lottery funding.   more...

Pupils stage mock trial in real court

GUILTY or not guilty? - Ringwood School is one of five schools taking part in a mock trial competition, in which pupils take the roles of lawyers, court staff, witnesses and villains.   more...

Holiday centre sees new MD take helm

TIM HOWELL has been appointed managing director of Sandy Balls Holiday Centre at Godshill, near Fordingbridge.   more...

Police call for witnesses after three fatal crashes

A COUPLE died from their injuries after their car was struck by an articulated lorry on the westbound carriageway of the A303 last Friday afternoon.   more...

Caring service wins bouquets

THREE women, who have given more than 40 years of service between them, retired from Winterslow Friendship Day Centre last week.   more...

Priest all cut up over good cause

BUSY parish priests may often feel like they need to be in two places at once at this time of year, but being sawn in half may be taking this a bit too literally.   more...

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Generous couple are hailed as true 'Stars'

GOLDEN wedding couple Fred and June Smith celebrated their 50th anniversary by thinking of others, and asked their family and friends to do likewise.   more...

Bourne Hill could be 'white elephant'

THE Bourne Hill headquarters of Salisbury District Council - whether redeveloped or not - will almost certainly be sold on if plans to have just one local authority for Wiltshire get government approval.   more...

Salisbury Journal Sport

Blencowe secures race deal in time for new season

RACING driver Alan Blencowe is looking forward to the forthcoming touring car season, after securing an 11th hour deal to contest the 2007 Seat Cupra UK Championship.   more...

Salisbury duo star in England vets' triumph

TWO Salisbury Hockey Club players have helped England to international success in a Tri-Nations tournament in France.   more...

High fives all around for super Shrews

RESURGENT Shrewton United bagged their second big win in as many weeks, continuing their spectacular return to form with a 1-5 victory away to Devonians Clyst Rovers.   more...

Jeff threatens to walk as Robins let in seven

DOWNTON manager Jeff Softley left the dugout and considered resigning during the Robins' calamitous 7-1 thrashing at Moneyfields.   more...

A win at last for new Blues boss

AMESBURY Town won their crucial basement battle at Andover New Street in emphatic style.   more...

Anglers out in force for final river match

BRAVE Salisbury Angling Club members turned out on Sunday to fish the final river match of the season - the Pairs Match on the Avon and Nadder - enduring one of the worst days for wind and rain for a long time.   more...

Dave helps keep title charge alive

SALISBURY Rugby Club eased their way up to second place in the league, courtesy of a hat-trick of tries from Dave Thorpe.   more...

Higgh fives all around for super Shrews

RESURGENT Shrewton United bagged their second big win in as many weeks, continuing their spectacular return to form with a 1-5 victory away to Devonians Clyst Rovers.   more...

Turk doubles up as City hit Fisher for four

ANY concerns that Salisbury would suffer an FA Trophy hangover on their return to league duty were duly dismissed as they bolstered their promotion credentials with a more than comfortable 4-1 victory at Fisher Athletic.   more...

Impressive Whites clip sorry Magpies' wings

ANOTHER clinical Salisbury City display was rewarded with three more points that lifted them back to the top of the Conference South.   more...

Youth team semi-final is off

SALISBURY City youth team's Hampshire Floodlight Cup semi-final at Farnborough Town, scheduled for tonight, has been postponed.   more...

Reserves at Staines

SALISBURY City reserves are in Capital League action away at Staines on Monday evening.   more...

Club shop on-line reminder

SUPPORTERS can now buy Salisbury City replica kit, official club clothing and other items online by visiting www.shoppersworld.co.uk/store/?s=535   more...

Advance orders for book

SALISBURY City supporters wishing to order their copy of "Salisbury City - The first 60 Years 1947-2007" can do so on Saturday before and after the first team's Conference South game with Eastbourne Borough.   more...

Changes to first team fixtures

SALISBURY City will be in action on Tuesday, March 13 afterall.   more...

Striker signs for the Whites

SALISBURY City have bolstered their attacking options by signing Weston-super-Mare centre-forward Marvin Brown.   more...

Swindon Advertiser News

Residents hop to the rescue

AN amphibian drama has sent a Swindon street hopping mad.   more...

Primary pupils get the insect bug

GETTING up close and personal with a python, tarantula and hissing cockroach is most people's idea of a nightmare.   more...

Carl's friends devastated by his murder

Murdered Carl James was a rock who was always there for his friends.   more...

Tributes to former Prospect manager

A WOMAN who supported and counselled bereaved families at Prospect Hospice has lost her own fight against cancer.   more...

Are You Being Served? actor dies

Actor John Inman has died aged 71, his spokesman said.   more...

Billie back on stage after bout of flu

SWINDON actress Billie Piper returned to the West End stage last night after missing two performances of her new show Treats.   more...

Carl's family appeal for witnesses

THE family of Carl James have spoken of their devastation following the young dad's murder.   more...

On the trail of the taggers

SWINDON is on the warpath to track down the town centre's most prolific graffiti taggers.   more...

More jobs are lost at supermarket supplier

THE manufacturing arm of supermarket supply firm Clares Retail Equipment has officially closed down after administrators announced a further 49 job losses.   more...

Thief steals mobile phone from police station

THIEF Richard Hoskins broke into a car outside a police station and stole a mobile phone belonging to a man working there.   more...

The bank that likes to say yes to youth

SWINDON Youth Bank has celebrated giving out £100,000 worth of grants to help nearly 40 youth projects in the area.   more...

Swindon Advertiser Sport

BOXING: Walcot duo close in on Golden Gloves

Walcot ABC's Ryan Martin and Tom Flynn both face tough north east opposition in their quest to reach the national final of the Golden Gloves competition this weekend, writes DAVE VEYSEY.   more...

BOXING: Egan adds star quality

SWINDON Raw Boxing Club are back in action on Sunday at the Brunel Rooms.   more...

CRICKET: Lewis guns for Aussies

JON Lewis admits today's World Cup warm-up with Australia is "a massive moment" both personally and collectively as he bids to make his mark in the Caribbean.   more...

HELLENIC LEAGUE PREMIER: Miller believes Highworth will improve

JUSTIN Miller insists Highworth will return as Hellenic League top dogs next season after a disappointing homecoming this time round, writes ANDY CRYER.   more...

HELLENIC LEAGUE DIVISION ONE: Dryden wants fixture extension

TOMMY Dryden has urged the Hellenic League to extend the season into May as the weather continues to cause fixture havoc.   more...

WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: Title showdown for New College

New College face a massive game this weekend when they entertain Premier Division title favourites Corsham Town at South Marston, writes RAY BURROUGHS.   more...

GOLF: Howell struggles in Singapore

DAVID Howell's indifferent start to his 2007 campaign continued as he opened with a one-under-par 71 at the Clariden Leu Singapore Masters this morning.   more...

SOUTHERN LEAGUE: American dream for Taylor

CHRIS Taylor is jetting over the Atlantic in a bid to restart his footballing career and believes his US adventure could earn a second shot at the English professional game.   more...

SOUTHERN LEAGUE: Cook eyeing up play-off place

SUPERMARINE's nemesis Steve Cook believes tomorrow's Southern League clash at Taunton won't be the last time the two sides lock horns this season - with the striker already predicting a May showdown.   more...

ICE HOCKEY: Russell resting his players

COACH Peter Russell's priorities have certainly changed since his side made sure of a place in the English Premier League play-offs in two weeks time.   more...

GOLF: Steady start of Howell

DAVID Howell's indifferent start to his 2007 campaign continued as he opened with a one-under-par 71 at the Clariden Leu Singapore Masters yesterday.   more...

RUGBY: Tim’s focussed on England salvage job

TIM Payne insists England are determined to "dig themselves out of a hole'' as they prepare to take on title favourites France in the Six Nations on Sunday.   more...

RUGBY: Bassett can clinch place

WOOTTON Bassett can rubber-stamp their passport to the end-of-season play-offs tomorrow with victory at mid-table Oakmedians in Southern Counties South.   more...

SWINDON TOWN: Unleash the dogs!

SNARLING Blair Sturrock says Town must unleash the dogs of war' against Accrington Stanley and avoid paying an Arsenal-style price for profligacy in front of goal.   more...

SWINDON TOWN: Fitness doubt over Ashley as hunt for other new faces stalls

ASHLEY Westwood is Town's biggest doubt for tomorrow's clash with Accrington Stanley but Paul Sturrock's quest for further recruits is unlikely to bear fruit before Saturday.   more...

SWINDON TOWN: Response pleases boss but he's wary of Stanley

PAUL Sturrock is encouraged by the training-ground response to his verbal blast but chokes at any suggestion that the visit of relegation-haunted Accrington Stanley is a home banker', writes JON RITSON.   more...

SWINDON TOWN: Phil's future in safe hands

PHIL Smith's timing cannot be faulted on the contract front yet he is looking to impose his own freeze on Accrington Stanley's forwards.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News

Town looks to Hungerford link

Moves are afoot to create links between the town councils in Marlborough and Hungerford.   more...

Get crafty, pleads card maker

Amateur card maker Norma Willoughby is calling on local craftspeople to set up a club in Calne.   more...

Take to Wiltshire's oldest road

More than 300 people are expected to take part in this year's Ridgeway Challenge 40 mile walk/run along Britain's oldest road.   more...

Boat owners priced out

The rising cost of canal boating may force some owners to sell up, the AGM of Pewsey Wharf Boat Club heard on Saturday.   more...

Wardens are too harsh say elderly couple

An elderly couple from Potterne have labelled Kennet District Council's parking attendants over zealous for giving them a penalty ticket.   more...

Couple's pub nightmare

THE trials and tribulations that Gill and Sara Currie encountered at The Bell pub in Great Cheverell were shown on television last night.   more...

Soprano to take masterclass

The patron of Devizes' own opera company, White Horse Opera, is coming to the town in July to take a masterclass with promising local singers.   more...

Pair win battle to keep farm afloat

A couple who have worked to fulfil a dream of running their own stock farm at Great Cheverell, have succeeded in making the unit financially viable in less than three years.   more...

Ghostly tourist promotion

DEVIZES Visitor Centre is holding promotions throughout next week as part of British Tourism Week.   more...

Cadet leader is a BNP boss

North Wiltshire MP James Gray says he is concerned that BNP chairman Mike Howson is a youth leader for youngsters at Rudloe Air Cadet unit.   more...

Award for prison officer

Erlestoke prison officer Keith Davies received an award at Buckingham Palace on Monday for his work in turning a disused part of the prison into a business enterprise that has already put former inmates on the straight and narrow.   more...

WPC marks 30 years

WHEN policewoman Ann Morris watches retro cop show Life On Mars it takes her back to the days, 30 years ago, when she joined the force.   more...

Roadworks to be scaled down after row

FOOTPATH work that has caused traffic chaos in Devizes is not even needed, says Chamber of Commerce chairman Andrew MacLachlan.   more...

Hunt for unsung heroes

THE unsung heroes of Devizes are being sought by the town council.   more...

Mum turned away by meternity unit

Mum Samantha Cork had to pay more than £5,000 to give birth at a private hospital because the Royal United Hospital in Bath was full.   more...

Fly-tipping blackspot cleared up

Kennet District Council has joined forces with a farmer to thwart fly tipping at a beauty spot on the edge of Salisbury Plain.   more...

Chance to quiz health bosses

A public meeting has been arranged for people to ask bosses at Wiltshire Primary Care Trust their plans for Devizes Hospital.   more...

Avebury car park furore

The parish council in Avebury is at odds with the National Trust over a proposal to put a permanent height barrier at the entrance to the village's main car park.   more...

No cash lifeline for striggling health bosses

Wiltshire Primary Care Trust will not be baled out with loans from neighbouring health trusts.   more...

Mum died as she planned her wedding

Mum-of-three June Papworth collapsed and died days after choosing her wedding ring.   more...

Charity shop opened by actor

Actor George Baker opened a charity shop in Devizes set up in the name of tragic youngster Charlotte Wakeham.   more...

Crash driver evades prison

Banned motorist Jason Smith, who was twice caught over the drink drive limit within a fortnight, has escaped a jail term -because he was injured in the crash the second time.   more...

Tributes to battling D-Day veteran

Tributes have been pouring in for Malmesbury war hero Dennis Mason, who passed away last week.   more...

Where's Wally's cap?

A treasured memento of former postmaster Wally Clarke has been stolen from the pub where he was a regular.   more...

Why are police in the library?

Fomer mayor of Marlborough Stewart Dobson said a whole new meaning has been given to the phrase "being brought to book."   more...

Disquiet over lone polling station

The controversy over Marlborough having only one polling station for the local elections on May 3 is rumbling on.   more...

Police warning over bogus callers

Wiltshire Police are warning householders about cold calliers selling alarms and other security products following reports of homeowners being hassled on their doorstep.   more...

School mourns young teacher

Staff and students at Malmesbury School are in mourning following the death of popular maths teacher Swagota Basak.   more...

Quo drummer's masterclass

Music students at Malmesbury School were rocking all over the world on Monday, thanks to a visit from a special guest.   more...

Bridge to get electronic warning

Electronic warning signs alerting lorry drivers to the notorious Kingway Bridge, near Corston, will be installed by the end of the month.   more...

Council cashes in on early tax bills

COUNCIL tax payers will be hit with their bill a fortnight earlier after bosses decided to change their collection day to make £50,000 in interest.   more...

Gas man gets cold shoulder

Sarsen Housing Association is looking at ways of getting tenants to agree to allow gas engineers into their homes after it spent thousands of pounds chasing tenants who refused.   more...

Shop device scares off teens

After months of being besieged by yobs, Sainsbury's in Calne has fitted a high-pitched alarm to drive them away.   more...

Drug dealer arrested the day she left prison

Drug dealer Fay Glover has been jailed for a year for supplying an undercover policeman with heroin on the day she was released from prison.   more...

Carnival deadlock is resolved

A deadlock among Wootton Bassett's carnival committee, that appeared to have put the annual event in jeopardy, is set to be broken.   more...

Marlborough explores naval link

Attempts are being made to re-establish Marlborough's long links with the Royal Navy.   more...

Poppy collectors soldier on

Poppy Appeal collectors say they'll soldier on despite townspeople threatening to boycott the collection in protest against the loss of Calne's Royal British Legion Club.   more...

Lyneham worker's Crufts target

Dave Darley spends much of his working life servicing aircraft in war zones like Iraq and Afghanistan.   more...

Campaigner wins fight for coach stop

Pensioner Gerry Ions is celebrating this week after a three-year campaign to bring a National Express coach stop to Calne ended in triumph on Monday.   more...

Author's Wiltshire connection

Devizes author John Pounder has used the works of Victorian writer Richard Jefferies to create a romantic novel in the Thomas Hardy mould.   more...

Parish says fond farewell

Parishioners packed St Laurence Church in Hilmarton to mark the retirement of the Rev Michael Flight after seven years at the parish.   more...

Sam's dad backs our campaign

The father of fatal accident victim Sam Odell has backed the Gazette's campaign to improve safety on the road where the 11-year-old was killed.   more...

Spring is springing early

It might be global warming, or it couled just be the vagaries of the weather but Wiltshire is enjoying a spectacularly mild start to the year.   more...

New play area opened

School children in Wootton Bassett have opened the town's showpiece play area which they helped design.   more...

How many more Lyneham crews must die?

Former RAF Lyneham Hercules pilot Nigel Gilbert was one of those who complained about the safety of the aircraft after he was shot at while flying on a mission in Afghanistan. He writes about his campaign to persuade the MoD to fit safety foam into the Hercules fleet before there is another tragedy like the one that killed ten of his friends.   more...

Pub bosses quitting was no surprise

Former landlord Julian Bassett has said he is not surprised that Alan and Pauline Robinson quit the Antelope at Upavon after only eight months.   more...

Cordon bleau school meals

SPRINGFIELDS Sports College in Calne is bringing new taste to school dinners with ten-week cordon bleu cookery courses.   more...

2CV's epic African journey

When retired businessman Will Scrivens set out to drive to Africa in a 20-year-old Citroen 2CV it was packed with spares in case of breakdowns.   more...

Snuggler loses jail term fight

CONVICTED cigarette smuggler Mark Amin deserved every day of a jail term imposed for his role in a £11.8 million scam, Appeal Court judges ruled on Friday.   more...

In tune for Mother's day

Young musicians from Wiltshire will be playing with the National Children's Orchestra in a Mother's Day matinee concert in Marlborough.   more...

Gireving mum fights for son's memorial

The family of Danny O'Brien handed in a 500-signature petition to Calne Town Council calling for a kerbset memorial to be allowed at the Curzon Street Cemetery.   more...

Banned driver jailed

Banned motorist Mark Clarke has been jailed after he was caught behind the wheel.   more...

MBE for former Mayor

Historian Peter Treloar, 70, of Calne, has received his MBE from the Queen for his services to the community over 40 years.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald Sport

Injury will not break Williams

ADY Williams has vowed I'll be back' with the Town skipper adamant that knee damage will not terminate his playing career.   more...

Stanley finally back in Town

IT has been a long time, but Accrington Stanley visit the County Ground on Saturday for the first time since 1959.   more...

Super Sam fighting to be fit

SAM Allison is fighting to be fit to settle a score with Banbury at Hardenhuish Park on Saturday.   more...

Red card farce for Turner

DAVE Turner was satisfied with a point at Purton, but fuming with the referee for sending off James Hambridge.   more...

New signings fit straight in

DEVIZES boss Paul Thompson welcomed three new signings into his starting line-up for the win at Chard Town.   more...

Wiltshire Times News

Ambulance stations face the axe

AMBULANCE stations in towns across Wiltshire face closure - but managers have pledged it will not mean a loss of service for communities.   more...

Suntan salon 'spy' claim probed

A YOUNG woman had the shock of her life when she spotted a man filming her on a mobile phone camera as she was about to use a sunbed.   more...

M4 roadworks cause gridlock misery

OVER-RUNNING roadworks on the M4 have caused gridlock misery for motorists during rush hour this morning.   more...

OAPs scared to leave homes

PENSIONERS living in a Trowbridge street say they are too frightened to leave their homes because of horses being ridden along the footpath outside.   more...

Plans for new £70k skate park

SKATEBOARD enthusiasts in Westbury could soon have their own £70,000 skatepark.   more...

Disabled get better access to council

A PARISH council tested out a stair lift yesterday so disabled people can access its offices.   more...

Ann's record is hard to beat

A POLICE officer who has served for nearly three decades with the Wiltshire Constabulary is retiring.   more...

Roman finds at Hill site

ENGLISH Heritage today announced the startling discovery of a Roman settlement around the base of Silbury Hill, part of the Avebury World Heritage Site in Wiltshire.   more...

Thieves targeting historic homes

POLICE have warned members of the public to be on the lookout for thieves who are swiping ornate stone carvings from historic houses and estates, following the news that more have gone missing.   more...

£1m boost for sports project

THE future of a sports project in north Wiltshire will take a giant step forward on Saturday with the presentation of a £1m cheque from the Football Foundation.   more...

Men arrested after stabbing

THREE people were arrested in Melksham at about midnight on Wednesday following the stabbing of a Gloucester pub manager earlier in the day.   more...

Town crier 'recovering well'

TROWBRIDGE town crier Trevor Heeks was due to be released from hospital today after suffering a brain haemorrhage at the weekend.   more...

Man glassed in the face

A MAN was taken to hospital in the early hours of this morning after receiving a glass wound to the face.   more...

Wiltshire Times Sport

Bedford bounces into national finals

TROWBRIDGE student Alex Bedford has qualified for the national   more...

Ranger bids for Tricker

BRADFORD Town manager Paul Ranger is bidding to strengthen his Toolstation   more...

Hawks are flying high

Trowbridge Hawks have hit a rich vein of form and are   more...

  
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