Stories for 1 April 2007

Chippenham News

Fire at family home

Fire crews from were called to a bedroom fire at a home in Malmesbury Road Chippeham on Friday night.  more...

Top award for smoke-free zones

NORTH Wiltshire District Council is to collect a top award tomorrow for restricting smoking in the workplace.   more...

Fire crews tackle bedroom blaze

FIRE crews were called to a bedroom fire in Chippenham last night.  more...

Competitions

WIN an array of culinary treats from OXO

Eager to spread the word of the little cube, big flavour this Easter, your favourite store cupboard standby is giving 4 lucky readers the chance to win its fantastic Happy Easter from OXO Kit. The array of culinary treats includes; a full dinner service for four people, a set of stylish placemats, a serving platter for your roast chicken, an olive oil drizzler and some OXO Chicken cubes, so you can try for an OXO crispy skin on your Chicken yourself!  more...

David Howell News

GOLF: Bogeys check Howell's progress

DAVID Howell failed to build on an encouraging start to his third round at the Shell Houston Open.  more...

Howell struggles in Texas

SWINDON'S David Howell slumped to one-under par overall in the Shell Houston Open in Texas after a disastrous last few holes.  more...

New Forest News

Future of town under spotlight

SHOULD Fordingbridge be allowed to grow? Should there be more shopping facilities and should future buildings match the style of original ones?  more...

Prospect @ Home Campaign

Husband's pledge to his dying wife

WHEN Daphne Pullen's family were organising her funeral service last year they had to change the venue because so many people wanted to pay their last respects.  more...

Salisbury City Fc News

No coach to Sutton

DUE to insufficient numbers of supporters booking seats on the coach to Sutton United for Saturday's Conference South match, the supporters' coach has now been cancelled.  more...

Holmes: dismissal was pivotal moment

NICK Holmes said the dismissal of goalkeeper Ryan Clarke proved the pivotal moment of Salisbury City's Conference South defeat at home to Farnborough Town yesterday.  more...

Salisbury City Fc Reports

Salisbury City 0 Farnborough Town 1

IT was a new look Whites, as manager Nick Holmes rang the changes for the visit of Farnborough Town, but it proved the same old story, as they failed to score for the fourth game running.  more...

Salisbury News

Union drums a message home

AFRICAN drumming, aboriginal art, Kenyan jewellery making and Sudanese Dinka crosses came to Salisbury Cathedral as part of an initiative led by the Salisbury Diocese Mother's Union.  more...

Health is on menu

HEALTHY eating in schools has taken on an added dimension as Salisbury company, Revive Vending, launches a fundraising drive to support EdUKaid, a charity based in Downton which provides education to the developing world.  more...

Swindon Ice Hockey

Wildcats' play-off hopes are dashed

WILDCATS hopes of success in the play-offs are over for another year.  more...

Swindon News

Man injured by attackers

A middle-aged man was seriously assaulted in West Swindon this morning as he walked along Wootton Bassett Road.  more...

The world is Oliver's military police beat

A FORMER New College student is set to enforce law and order all over the world after successfully completing the tough course to become a military police officer - the famous Red Caps.  more...

Husband's pledge to his dying wife

WHEN Daphne Pullen's family were organising her funeral service last year they had to change the venue because so many people wanted to pay their last respects.  more...

Polish club closes doors for last time

A POLISH club that welcomed hundreds of arrivals to the town has closed its doors with a flourish.  more...

Family's lucky escape from fire started by dad

A FATHER-OF-TEN who put his family's life at risk after starting a blaze in the garden shed has escaped a jail term.  more...

Final spin for record collection

LILIAN Smith has decided the time is right to say goodbye to Bing Crosby.  more...

Teenagers elected onto national youth parliament

WATCH out Anne Snelgrove and Michael Wills, Swindon has two new MPs on the scene.  more...

Vandals rip down steel fence

PARK North was hit by yet more vandalism when sections of a security fence in Cavendish Square were ripped down late at night.  more...

WH Smith accused over pension cuts

PLANNED pension cuts at WH Smith will cost employees thousands of pounds.  more...

Register office goes digital

BIRTH certificates with ornate handwriting are to be consigned to the past.  more...

Times Chippenhem Town Fc

Strudwick leaves Southern League

DENNIS Strudwick, who has been secretary of the Southern League for the past 25 seasons, is leaving to join the Nationwide Conference.  more...

Times General Sport

Taking spectators for a ride at Castle Combe

AN exciting new formula with a unique attraction for spectators is being launched by the Castle Combe Circuit for the 2007 season.  more...

Esther takes on scurry challenge

TOP Wiltshire driver Esther Cope has been invited to join eight of the best scurry drivers in the country to contest the Osborne Refrigerators Scurry Challenge at the British Open Show Jumping Championships in Birmingham, starting on April 12.  more...

Women still under represented in sport

ONLY one in five British women take part in regular sport and active recreation, a new report has revealed.  more...

Free coaching sessions at West Wilts

GOLF: West Wilts Golf Club in Warminster is holding free golf coaching taster sessions for beginners throughout the Easter and summer holidays and into the autumn.  more...

Times Rugby

Millfield to host school rugby jamboree

MILLFIELD School is hosting another International Schools Rugby Festival, starting on Tuesday April 3.  more...

Ovens named in England under 18s squad

TROWBRIDGE-born Josh Ovens has been named in the England under 18s squad for the AER European Championships in France, which start today.  more...

Times Wiltshire News

Join our Forum debates

OUR online Forum, launched just two months ago, already has more than 225 registered members.  more...

Woottonbassett News

Doorstep conmen strike

Police in Wootton Bassett are warning householders to be wary of bogus callers after doorstep conmen got into a pensioner's flat in The Lawns.  more...

Youth Minor League News

Trowbridge Wanderers six-a-side tournament

TROWBRIDGE Wanderers are holding their annual six-a-side tournament at John of Gaunt School, Wingfield Road, Trowbridge, on Friday June 29, Saturday June 30 and Sunday July 1.  more...

Frome Collegians announce tournament details

FROME Collegians AFC are holding their annual six-a-side tournament and Festival of Football on Sunday May 20 teams in each of the following age groups: under sevens, under eights, under nines and under 10s.  more...

Salisbury Journal Sport

Salisbury City 0 Farnborough Town 1

IT was a new look Whites, as manager Nick Holmes rang the changes for the visit of Farnborough Town, but it proved the same old story, as they failed to score for the fourth game running.   more...

No coach to Sutton

DUE to insufficient numbers of supporters booking seats on the coach to Sutton United for Saturday's Conference South match, the supporters' coach has now been cancelled.   more...

Holmes: dismissal was pivotal moment

NICK Holmes said the dismissal of goalkeeper Ryan Clarke proved the pivotal moment of Salisbury City's Conference South defeat at home to Farnborough Town yesterday.   more...

Swindon Advertiser News

The world is Oliver's military police beat

A FORMER New College student is set to enforce law and order all over the world after successfully completing the tough course to become a military police officer - the famous Red Caps.   more...

Husband's pledge to his dying wife

WHEN Daphne Pullen's family were organising her funeral service last year they had to change the venue because so many people wanted to pay their last respects.   more...

Polish club closes doors for last time

A POLISH club that welcomed hundreds of arrivals to the town has closed its doors with a flourish.   more...

Family's lucky escape from fire started by dad

A FATHER-OF-TEN who put his family's life at risk after starting a blaze in the garden shed has escaped a jail term.   more...

Final spin for record collection

LILIAN Smith has decided the time is right to say goodbye to Bing Crosby.   more...

Teenagers elected onto national youth parliament

WATCH out Anne Snelgrove and Michael Wills, Swindon has two new MPs on the scene.   more...

Vandals rip down steel fence

PARK North was hit by yet more vandalism when sections of a security fence in Cavendish Square were ripped down late at night.   more...

Pubwatch plan gets tough with drunken yobs

PUBS and bars in the town centre are calling time on drunken yobs.   more...

Dog survives after swallowing 15in stick

GARY and Linda Pontin call the survival of their dog Copper a miracle.   more...

WH Smith accused over pension cuts

PLANNED pension cuts at WH Smith will cost employees thousands of pounds.   more...

Register office goes digital

BIRTH certificates with ornate handwriting are to be consigned to the past.   more...

Swindon Advertiser Sport

SUPERMARINE: A Chris of life for faltering Marine

CHRIS Taylor could make a surprise return to Hunts Copse within the next fortnight as Supermarine boss Mark Collier looks to freshen their promotion bid up.   more...

HELLENIC LEAGUE: Bassett are hit for six but Cricklade bounce back

Wootton Bassett Town came crashing back down to earth after they were thrashed 6-0 by Cheltenham Saracens in Division One West.   more...

HELLENIC LEAGUE: Dyton's fury at decuction

ALAN Dyton has accused the Hellenic League disciplinary system of being plunged into "chaos" after his Shrivenham side were docked four points for fielding suspended players.   more...

WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: Purton net points

Bottom of the Wiltshire Premier Division, Purton Reserves posted only their third victory of the season when they defeated local rivals Westside 1-0 at the Red House.   more...

Smith sees red over injury-time melee

FURIOUS Phil Smith was disgusted Shrewsbury ended the game with 11 players still on the pitch after enduring a bruising finale.   more...

Sofi the supplier delivers the ammunition

SOFIENE Zaaboub's ever-improving understanding of the Scottish tongue has enabled him to grasp the concept that draw' is not deemed an acceptable word.   more...

Yellow peril hits Jerel

JEREL Ifil is facing an unhappy Easter after referee Mark Haywood cautioned The Beast' for unsporting behaviour in the dying seconds of the win over Gary Peters' outfit.   more...

Walsall keep the heat on

Walsall cut Hartlepool's lead at the top of Coca-Cola League Two to five points with a 3-2 win over Accrington.   more...

Swindon on the brink

SECOND row forward Nick Brooks is convinced Swindon will return to South West level "a little more streetwise'' if, as seems certain, they are relegated in 12 days' time.   more...

Corsham so close after Russell double

CORSHAM are all but mathematically Dorset & Wilts One North champions despite an almighty challenge from third-placed Minety on Saturday.   more...

Freeze a jolly good fellow

AN icy dressing room reception greeted Barry Corr despite having cracked home a crucial leveller against Shrewsbury Town at the County Ground.   more...

From the dug out

I was very, very pleased with the response we got at half time.   more...

Right you are

CHRISTIAN Roberts has been firmly put in his place' by Paul Sturrock as the manager challenges his players to allow daylight through the promotion door.   more...

Trust get 'encouraging' update on consortium takeover bid

MEMBERS of the Swindon Town Supporters Trust have been given an encouraging' update regarding the fans consortium proposed County Ground takeover.   more...

Wildcats' play-off hopes are dashed

WILDCATS hopes of success in the play-offs are over for another year.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News

Fire at family home

Fire crews from were called to a bedroom fire at a home in Malmesbury Road Chippeham on Friday night.   more...

Doorstep conmen strike

Police in Wootton Bassett are warning householders to be wary of bogus callers after doorstep conmen got into a pensioner's flat in The Lawns.   more...

Man injured by attackers

A middle-aged man was seriously assaulted in West Swindon this morning as he walked along Wootton Bassett Road.   more...

Wiltshire Times News

Fire crews tackle bedroom blaze

FIRE crews were called to a bedroom fire in Chippenham last night.   more...

  
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