Stories for 11 April 2007

Angling

Paul captures £440 top prize

THE fifth round of the Stafford Moor So Simple series produced lower catches than of late in windy conditions, with float fishing almost impossible.  more...

Veteran nets top prize at Landsend

STOKE St Michael veteran matchman Terry Bruton has again hit top form and carried off top prize in the Landsend open match.  more...

Bill Frindell Column

Lords' Opening Showpiece

Friday the 13th may not be the most auspicious day for the English First-Class Cricket Season to begin but seldom can one have started on a day when temperatures are tipped to reach 29 degrees.  more...

Bowls

BOWLS: Westlecot stage indoor championships

WESTLECOT staged their indoor championships to bring the club's 2006/07 winter campaign and league competitions to a close.  more...

Chippenham News

End is in sight for marathon man

Forty-four-year-old Steve Hunt is on day 25 of his personal challenge to run 60 half marathons in 30 days for Cancer Reseach UK.  more...

Lacock looking forward to Dame Judi's visit

Excitement is mounting in Lacock as the village awaits the arrival of Dame Judi Dench later this month.  more...

The end is near

Steve Hunt said he is looking forward to Sunday, when he will complete his task to run 60 half marathons in 30 days for Cancer Research UK.  more...

Chippenham Sunday League News

Southgate bid for 100th goal tonight

WITH Meadow Lane, Westbury, unavailable on Thursday night, Westbury Rangers have brought forward their Division Three game against leaders The Southgate Inn to tonight.  more...

Ten-man Box hold out for a point

THE only match in the Premier Division last night saw Spencer Sports entertain Box Rovers just six days after they had beaten them 3-1 away from home.  more...

Churchill Arms are Myles better

THE Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News-sponsored Team of the Week award for April 8, 2007, has been won by Fourth Division side Churchill Arms FC.  more...

Corsham News

BNP candidate wins town council place

British National Party candidate Michael Simpkins has won a place on Corsham Town Council.  more...

BNP wins town council seat

BRITISH National Party candidate Michael Simpkins has won a place on Corsham Town Council.  more...

David Howell News

GOLF: Slumping Howell to take a break

DAVID Howell is set to take a three-week break from competitive action after his Masters blow out saw the Swindon Ryder Cup star drop to 24th in the latest world rankings.  more...

Devizes News

Major Ingram assault trial begins

TV quiz show cheat Major Charles Ingram is standing trial today for assaulting a boy who he claims coughed in his face.  more...

Ingram's alleged victim admits lying in court

The youth who claims to have been assaulted by former Army Major Charles Ingram has admitted making up elements of his testimoney.  more...

Last chance to register to vote

Kennet District Council is reminding residents there are just days left to register in time to ensure you can vote in the local elections on May 3.  more...

Light up your home this April

Until the end of April Kennet District Council will be giving two free low energy lightbulbs to all visitors to the Browfort office who complete a Home Energy Check.  more...

Charles Ingram feared being attacked, court hears

Former Army major Charles Ingram said he feared being attacked when he grabbed hold of a 13-year-old youth during an incident in Urchfont last April.  more...

Ingram found guilty of assault

Former Army major Charles Ingram has been found guilty of assaulting a 13-year-old youth.  more...

Gazette Football

Gray is the Centre of attention

CHIPPENHAM SUNDAY LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION: Corsham Centre are the new outright leaders of the Premier Division.  more...

Lion keep on winning

CHIPPENMHAM SUNDAY LEAGUE DIVISION TWO: Leaders British Lion OC have extended their 100 per cent record to 17 wins on the trot after two successes in four days.  more...

Rovers and Star in title battle

CHIPPENHAM SUNDAY LEAGUE DIVISION ONE: Two victories inside a week for both North Star A and Semington Rovers sees the teams locked together at the top of Division One.  more...

Cooper Avon close the gap

CHIPPENHAM SUNDAY LEAGUE DIVISION THREE: Leaders The Southgate Inn were without a game on Sunday which gave the chasing pack the opportunity to close the gap at the summit which they all did with relative ease.  more...

Little George stumped by AFC

CHIPPENHAM SUNDAY LEAUE DIVISION FOUR: Chippenham-based Little George FC suffered their first defeat of the season in Division Four when they were beaten 2-0 away at fellow promotion hopefuls AFC Melksham.   more...

'Match my winning mentality,' says Lardner

CALNE Town manager Robbie Lardner insists his side still have a lot to play for despite slipping to defeat on Tuesday night.  more...

Gazette General Sport

Tennis offer at Devizes

DEVIZES Tennis Club, voted club of the year by the Wiltshire Lawn Tennis Association, are inviting new members to join over the summer.  more...

Track Talk: Lee Richardson

The Swindon Robins ace, who will be riding against Belle Vue at Blunsdon tomorrow night, talks about the sensational win over Reading on Easter Sunday.  more...

Gazette Swindon Town Fc

No time for Town Shakers

WITH the season now into its last four games, results over Easter left Paul Sturrock's team well placed to capture a top three finish, and Saturday sees him take his team to Gigg Lane Bury to face the team who lie 19th in the League Two table.  more...

Kats & Kits

Our one big, happy family

Many people know us at Kat&Kits because they have given our rescue cats and kittens good homes, or because we have excellent sales and they have found a bargain. However few would realise that in the thiteen years since we started we have rescued and re -homed many hundreds of cats, and have acquired a permanent "family" of sixty eight.  more...

Malmesbury News

Malmesbury band on road to V Festival

Malmesbury rock band Stone From Delphi could have the prestigious honour of opening this year's V Festival.  more...

Marlborough News

Gang targets post office

Staff from Broad Hinton village post office gave chase when a gang of distraction offenders made off shortly after 3pm yesterday.  more...

Praise for woman who foiled post office burglars

The owners of Broad Hinton Stores and Post office have praised their quick-thinking daughter for scaring off a gang of distraction burglars attempting to burgle the shop yesterday afternoon.  more...

Melksham News

Is Melksham becoming no go area?

PUB owners have raised fears that anti-social teenagers in Melksham are damaging efforts to improve the reputation of the town.   more...

New Forest News

Reality TV star enjoys the limelight

A VERWOOD man is enjoying celebrity status after surviving Channel 4's reality TV show Shipwrecked.  more...

News

Freshford thrash struggling Blue Circle

REIGNING reigning champions Freshford United put five past struggling Blue Circle in their First Division clash at Westbury last night.  more...

Pewsey News

Sudden death on barge

Police are investigating the sudden death of a man on a canal barge yesterday afternoon.  more...

Barge death was suspected suicide

The man found dead on a barge near Pewsey yesterday has been named as Alan King.  more...

Salisbury City Fc News

New sponsors for Conference set-up

THE Football Conference have announced online betting company Blue Square as their new sponsors for the start of the 2007/2008 season.  more...

Ask Nick! Last chance to put Nick on the spot

CITY supporters wishing to question manager Nick Holmes for the latest edition of the website's Ask Nick! feature, have until noon on Friday to submit their questions.  more...

Salisbury City Fc Reports

Salisbury City 0 Histon 3

IT had been billed as the title decider since the turn of the year when it became apparent that Salisbury City and Histon would be the two teams most likely to secure automatic promotion to the Conference.  more...

Salisbury News

Golfers tee off to win a million

ONE lucky player could be walking away with an astonishing £1m cash prize at this year's High Post Corporate Golf Challenge.  more...

Hats and horses for youngsters

PUPILS at the special needs unit at Highbury primary school enjoyed a musical ride last week as guests of the Riding for the Disabled Association at the Pembroke Centre in Wilton.  more...

Stars Appeal News

Horseriders are reaching for the stars

HORSERIDING in the New Forest sounds like a good way to spend a sunny May day but 28 miles orienteering and the pressure of charity make it a real challenge.  more...

Stfc Headlines

SWINDON TOWN: Lukas calls for Barry deal

EVERTON-BOUND Lukas Jutkiewicz has handed fellow striker Barry Corr a glowing reference and urged Paul Sturrock to make the Irishman's stay in Wiltshire a permanent one.  more...

SWINDON TOWN: Evans nears big comeback

PAUL Evans is finally entering the home straight of his injury hell but head of youth Dave Byrne insists Town will not risk the bigger picture for short-term gain.  more...

Swindon Business Headlines

Girls visit Motorola to learn about careers in engineering

As part of International Women's Day 20 local schoolgirls visited the Motorola Innovation Centre in Swindon.  more...

Going green helps beat the tax rise

A WASTE management company is holding its prices steady despite the rise in landfill tax as it increases the amount it recycles.  more...

Building society strikes gold with

A CARTOON has helped the Nationwide Building Society achieve recognition from the International Visual Communication Association for its promotion of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  more...

Business is booming in town’s arcade

Three new businesses have opened in Apsley House Arcade, in Wootton Bassett High Street. The news was welcomed by Chamber of Commerce President Anthony Smith.  more...

Tesco has the white stuff for farmers

TESCO'S plan to recruit local farmers to supply its milk has been wecomed by the industry.  more...

Construction firm wins Oxford University contract

Beard, the building company which is based in both Swindon and Oxford, has won a contract to create a new science hub for the Oxford University Library Service.  more...

Regional business show to kick off at city’s football ground

Wiltshire businesses have been invited to exhibit at a business show at the Dolman Exhibition Hall at Bristol City Football Club, on May 15.  more...

Six million face a debt headache

More than six million Brits escaped further strain on their finances following the decision by the Bank of England to hold interest rates at 5.25 per cent.  more...

Team prepare for bike and hike challenge

STAFF from Hochtief (UK) Construction are getting in gear for a monstrous challenge.  more...

Major change for mums

EMPLOYERS must comply with important new employment rules that come into force this week - warns Business Link, the leading adviser to small and growing firms.  more...

Bank completes £1.2m facelift for branch

Residents in Devizes will notice a few changes the next time they pop down to their local HSBC. Not only has the bank recently completed an extensive refurbishment, representing an investment of £1.2m, it has also added a new manager to the team.  more...

Swindon Football

Food for thought

DAVE Byrne believes Town boss Paul Sturrock has been given "food for thought" after his reserves side coasted to a 3-0 win at home to Swansea.  more...

Swindon General Sport

Planning ahead for North Wilts

North Wilts Hockey Club are already planning for next season and will be running summer training sessions and matches on Tuesday evenings at the Dorcan Leisure Centre, St Paul's Drive, Swindon.  more...

MOTOR RACING: Champ Tony is off to a flier

A huge crowd attended the 2007 motor racing season opening, the Husqvarna Retro Raceday, at Castle Combe.  more...

Swindon News

Muggers knock teen unconscious

A teenager was beaten unconscious by a gang of three men who fled with his wallet.  more...

Teen gang must be stopped

Boys and girls as young as 13 are attacking adults but police are struggling to catch them as many of their victims are too ashamed to report it.  more...

Drug dealer convicted after claiming coconut-induced amnesia

A man arrested in a drugs raid has been found guilty by a jury after claiming he did not remember committing offences as he had been struck on the head by a coconut as a child.  more...

Take up the challenge

Beach volleyball at Coate Water is proving a hit with both men and women as the town warms up for this summer's Challenge Swindon - Festival of Sport.  more...

Vandals deface dome

The manager of the Walcot Dome is furious that taggers have graffitied the centre's glass roof.  more...

Russell Watson show will not go on

Russell Watson will definitely not be rescheduling his Swindon show.  more...

Warning over identifying paedophiles

A chaildren's charity boss has urged caution as laws to identify the location of paedophiles in the community are launched on trial.  more...

The Duke of Kent to visit Oakfield

The Duke of Kent will visit the University of Bath in Swindon's Oakfield campus tomorrow.  more...

Nurse's marathon weight reduction

A Swindon nurse has lost seven stone in order to run the London Marathon.  more...

Teenage gang on the rampage

Boys and girls as young as 13 are attacking adults but police are struggling to catch them as many of their victims are too ashamed to report it.  more...

Check out the Check Inn

AN award-winning pub is to get a £150,000 makeover after being bought by a major brewery.  more...

Thieves target car park

THIEVES have struck again at the Oasis - making off with a haul of valuables from a parked car.  more...

Join the challenge

BEACH volleyball at Coate Water is proving a hit with both men and women as the town warms up for this summer's Challenge Swindon - Festival of Sport.   more...

Comment... Time to speak out about teen gang

CATCHING the mob of teenaged thugs currently terrorising a large area of Swindon will be much more difficult unless every victim comes forward.  more...

Gang tried to rob post office

POLICE are hunting a gang who tried to rob a rural Post Office.  more...

Man's nose broken in attack

A MAN was left with a broken nose and suspected broken cheekbone after being attacked as he walked home.  more...

Mum has high hopes in a bid to help Tom

THE mother of an autistic teenager wants to set herself a sky-high challenge to further his revolutionary treatment programme.  more...

Wootton Bassett 'no' to Swindon link-up bid

PLANS to turn Wiltshire into a unitary authority could see Wootton Bassett being run by Swindon Council.  more...

Pig website pokes fun at love

A SINGLE man fed up with boring dating sites decided to set up his own, more fun version.  more...

Youngsters have a tree-mendous time at Stanton

A GROUP of youngsters went wild in the woods.  more...

Youngsters have a jolly good time

CHILDREN have been busy during their Easter holidays looking for pirate treasure.  more...

Shops can aim for gold with centre of excellence

RETAILERS in the town will soon be able to benefit from a new training centre of excellence.  more...

Firms in a jam over traffic build-up

BUSINESS owners are threatening to protest because of traffic congestion outside a tip in Swindon, which they say is affecting trade.  more...

Friends ready to relive school days

A REUNION is being organised to bring together old classmates from Wootton Bassett Comprehensive School.  more...

Lauren puts her mum in the picture

A DRAWING competition encouraging youngsters to celebrate Mother's Day has produced a winner.  more...

Duke gives us the Royal eye

THE Duke of Kent is set to visit Swindon today.  more...

Pals are fighting for Karl

WORKMATES of a young cancer patient hope a night on the town will raise money to help him on the road to recovery.  more...

Adver Comment...The graffiti yobs are on the run

IT looks as if we have the graffiti artists on the run.  more...

Adver Comment... Help a heroine

AT just 21, Danielle Frayling is a heroine for thwarting the would-be robbers who struck at her family's post office in Broad Hinton. Her bravery deserves an award.  more...

'Dispersal orders are our best weapon'

POLICE say a dispersal order covering the town centre has helped prevent hundreds of people getting into serious trouble.  more...

Terrorised by the gangs

RESIDENTS living in Parks and Walcot have been unloading their troubles on to Government minister Hazel Blears.  more...

Times Chippenhem Town Fc

Maye backs Mings to take Chippenham up

FORMER Bluebird Danny Maye is backing Chippenham Town chief Adie Mings to inspire his side into the Southern League play-offs and beyond.  more...

City celebrating after dour derby

Bath City 1, Chippenham Town 0. THERE was no Roman conquest for Chippenham this season. Thanks to the efforts of plucky Welsh outfit Merthyr Tydfil on Saturday, there was no promotion party for champions-elect Bath City either.  more...

You should have listened to me, says Paul

"I TOLD you so," was the cry from journeyman striker Martin Paul as he basked in the glory of his fortuitous winner against former club Chippenham on Monday.  more...

Halliday feels harshly treated

KEVIN Halliday insists the referee was wrong to send him off for a deliberate handball in the closing stages of Monday's derby defeat to Bath City.  more...

Times Film Reviews

Wild Hogs (12A)

Tim Allen, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence and William H Macy hit the road in this rollicking comedy-adventure about a group of middle-aged friends who decide to rev up their routine suburban lives with a freewheeling motorcycle trip.  more...

Curse of the Golden Flower (15)

Chow Yun-Fat and Gong Li play star-crossed lovers who fall in love within the borders of a kingdom.  more...

Shooter (15)

Based on Stephen Hunter's novel Point of Impact, Shooter centers on an ace marksman - living in self-exile in the Arkansas wilderness after causing the death of an innocent person - who is persuaded by his former associates that they need his help to prevent an assassination.  more...

Perfect Stranger (15)

Perfect Stranger focuses on Rowena Price (Halle Berry), a reporter for a major New York newspaper who goes undercover to investigate the unsolved murder of one of her childhood friends.  more...

Times Football

Champions dent Corsham’s title hopes

Corsham Town 0, Bideford 2. GARY Blackwood was sent off and Scott Lye was taken to hospital with a foot injury as Toolstation League Premier Division leaders Corsham lost for first time in 10 matches.  more...

Messenger remains upbeat

Bristol Manor Farm 2, Calne Town 0. VETERAN striker Matty Messenger is backing Calne’s youngsters to put this week’s double disappointment behind them and finish the season in style.  more...

Trott may make summer move

Bradford Town 2, Biddestone 0. CAPTAIN Ricky Trott is considering his future at Trowbridge Road after inspiring Bradford to victory over rivals Biddestone on Monday.  more...

Times Theatre

Old Times

Monday, April 16 until Saturday, April 21, Theatre Royal Bath. A new production of Harold Pinter’s Old Times directed by Peter Hall tours to the Theatre Royal Bath with an all-star cast featuring Neil Pearson, Janie Dee and Susannah Harker.  more...

The Crucible

Thursday, April 12 until Satuday, April 21, Merlin Theatre, Frome. Frome Drama Club are putting the finishing touches to their production of The Crucible which is to be staged at The Merlin next week.   more...

Indian Ink

Thursday, April 19 until Saturday, May 5, Salisbury Playhouse. Tom Stoppard’s Indian Ink starts its run at Salisbury Playhouse next week – its first production since its West End premiere in 1995.   more...

The Lady in the Van

Wednesday, April 18 until Saturday, April 21, Rondo Theatre, Bath. One of the most challenging plays for any amateur group, Alan Bennett’s The Lady in the Van is Bath Drama’s spring production. It’s being staged at the Rondo, Larkhall, from April 18-21 at 7.30pm.  more...

REVIEW: Kean

Until Saturday April 14, Theatre Royal Bath. Edmund Kean, the greatest romantic actor of the 19th Century, was notorious for being a womaniser, drunkard and debtor.  more...

Times Wiltshire News

Charity concern over fire figures

AGE Concern Wiltshire today urged older people to protect themselves and their homes from the risk of fire after the release of startling new statistics.   more...

Rail campaigners keep up pressure

RAIL campaigners are keeping up the pressure to bring improvements to services in Wiltshire.  more...

TV show cheat on assault trial

TV quiz show cheat Major Charles Ingram is standing trial today for assaulting a boy in Wiltshire who he claims coughed in his face.  more...

TV presenter at show preview

ITV WEST presenter Peter Rowell will be in Trowbridge next week to host a preview of this year's West Wilts Show.   more...

Charles Ingram guilty of assault

FORMER Army major Charles Ingram was today found guilty of assaulting a 13-year-old youth.  more...

Warminster News

Police inquiries to shut road

THE A303 will be fully closed for around two hours between the junction of the A350 and Willoughby Hedge services from 12pm tomorrow.   more...

Reward to find missing dog

A REWARD is being offered for the safe return of a dog that went missing on his owner's 40th birthday.  more...

Blue plaque scheme to expand

A BLUE plaque scheme marking historic buildings in Warminster is set to expand if planning permission is granted.  more...

Wessex In Business

Aromatherapy shop is such a novel success

TWO aromatherapists who make their own bath and skin care products have opened a shop in Trowbridge.  more...

Packaging reflects organic products

PERTWOOD Organic Farm, near Warminster, has introduced new packaging for its range of organic muesli, flakes and porridge oats.  more...

Consultants’ special offer

A MARKETING and communications consultancy is offering a 20 per cent discount to the first three companies who hire them before April 9.  more...

Solicitors’ free advice for grieving families

A FROME solicitors' practice has produced a bereavement booklet offering advice to grieving families.  more...

Top award for society office

THE Chippenham branch of Britannia Building Society has been named best merged Britannia branch in the country.  more...

Playtime treats for children in Bulgaria

A PLAY equipment manufacturer awarded the title of Wiltshire Business of the Year, is helping poverty-stricken children at an orphanage in Bulgaria.  more...

Company wins 2012 Olympic arena contract

A WILTSHIRE firm has received an Olympic boost after winning a £200,000 contract for the 2012 games.  more...

Solicitor says bon voyage

Six months after notching up a milestone in his career a Trowbridge solicitor has retired.  more...

Royal Irish Rangers get a new standard

THE Royal Irish Rangers will be proudly parading a new standard thanks to a charitable donation.  more...

Complete answer for solicitors

A LEGAL firm with offices across Wiltshire was nominated for a second award in the space of a year.  more...

Recruitment interview tip

A RECRUITMENT agency in Chippenham is advising jobseekers to take tips from the BBC show Dragon's Den when going for interviews with potential employers.  more...

Free seminar

Clear Vision Accountancy Group, in Newlands Road and Finance Xchange Mortgages, in Pickwick Park Lane, both of Corsham, are holding a free health and safety and employment law seminar at noon, on April 30 at Xchange House.  more...

New classic car hire firm is all geared up and raring to go

AFTER spending 18 months gearing up for the launch of their new business a pair of motor enthusiasts are revved up and raring to go.  more...

Long-serving Petra praised by Morrisons

A LOYAL employee has celebrated a quarter of a century working at the Morrisons store in Warminster.  more...

Hunt is on for entrepreneurs

ENTREPRENEURS from Wiltshire could soon receive an award in line with a Government sponsored scheme.  more...

Perfect pizza in just one minute

Vijay Chaunan from Domino's Pizza in Trowbridge was one of 11 pizza making experts from across the UK and Ireland who went 'head to head' at the Grand Final of the UK's Fastest Pizza Making Competition at Alton Towers.  more...

IT company rewarded for its passion and teamwork

AN IT company which encourages its staff to work in tents in the garden during the summer has won the prize for the Best Business Culture at the Wiltshire Business Awards.  more...

Consortium in line as top supplier

The Consortium in Trowbridge has been short-listed for Supplier of the Year.  more...

EU deal for consultants

A Warminster company has landed an EU contract to to develop the skills of small and medium-sized enterprises throughout Europe.  more...

Pub’s appeal for raffle support

A Melksham nightspot has decided to continue its support for some of the county's most disadvantaged and vulnerable children.  more...

Shires manager is cream of the crop

Steve Murray, right, manager of The Shires shopping centre in Trowbridge, has been voted shopping centre manager of the year.  more...

Club’s new umbrella

Business Club Western Wiltshire is to be re-launched under the umbrella of the Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce.  more...

Bank enhances customer relations

Last year the Royal Bank of Scotland announced a major investment in the Wessex area, increasing its commercial banking team in Swindon by 22 per cent in a move to enhance the bank's focus on building stronger relationships with existing customers and expanding its new business.  more...

Winners let their hair down

Staff at Trowbridge hair salon Mane Event are celebrating scooping £1,000 as winners of the Trowbridge Excellence Award.  more...

Lodge scoops top a tourism award

BOWOOD Golf & Country Club is celebrating after its Queenwood Lodge was rated as one of the best places offering guest accommodation in the UK and awarded a national award.  more...

Business procedures explained

The fourth Buy Wiltshire event has taken place at the Bible Society in Swindon.  more...

More firms offer benefits

More than 70 businesses have offered their services as part of the Members' Privilege Card Scheme launched earlier this year.  more...

Mum shares her polar adventures

Veronica Shaw, the Trowbridge mum of five who returned from an expedition to the South Pole in January, is lined up to talk about her adventures at the next Wessex Business Breakfast on April 27.  more...

£1.294m savings target on track

West Wiltshire District Council is on track to exceed its target for efficiency gains.  more...

Queries answered online

It is now easier than ever to keep track of local planning applications, thanks to a web service offered by West Wiltshire District Council.  more...

Organisers preview summer Show

The countdown to this year's West Wilts Show will start with a preview event at the Civic Hall in Trowbridge, compered by ITV West presenter Peter Rowell.  more...

Diners alerted to business scams

The importance of being vigilant to avoid becoming a victim of crime was discussed at Melksham Chamber of Commerce's latest lunch meeting held at Melksham Tandoori.  more...

Teacher in talks over breakfast

Tim Gilson, deputy head teacher of Malmesbury School, was guest speaker at Malmesbury Chamber of Commerce's business breakfast.  more...

Internet firm secures Future deal

Internet services company JPC InfoNet has secured anew long-term contract with a Bath publishing firm.  more...

Chocolate is favourite

A promotion run by Warminster photographer David Wiltshire has earned a £250 donation for Bath Cats & Dogs Home.  more...

Partners guide exam success

Corporate recovery assistant manager Chris Tate, pictured, has qualified as an Associate Chartered Accountant - having been supported in his studying by the business recovery, insolvency and corporate finance teams at his firm in Bath.  more...

Quality office space to let on busy estate

Part of the former Wessex Water offices on the Canal Road industrial estate in Trowbridge are to let.  more...

Desks for rent in Westbury

A new concept for letting office space in west Wiltshire is being marketed by Cooper & Tanner's commercial department in Warminster.  more...

Students at work

Students from Wootton Bassett School have learnt about the world of work.  more...

Inspirational role for top young engineer

Chippenham teenager Lisa Brereton, right, has been recognised as one of the UK's top young female engineers in the Dyson Young Woman Apprentice of the Year Awards.  more...

New industry rules in force

AS most in the construction industry knows, new rules are coming into force from April 6 relating to the CIS tax deduction scheme in respect of payments to sub-contractors.  more...

Strong support and more funding for environment

The Wessex Environment Business network has been successful in securing funding for a further six months to help it develop and attract new members.  more...

Council bid delivered to chambers

Dr Keith Robinson, chief executive of Wiltshire County Council is presenting a series of talks to chambers of commerce members about the council's unitary authority status bid.  more...

Westbury News

Youth action day planned

HUNDREDS of youngsters are expected to turn out for a youth action day featuring extreme sports and live music.   more...

Wiltshire News

North Wilts leader explains why she's stepping down

North Wiltshire District Council leader Carol O’Gorman has spoken for the first time about her shock decision to stand down at next month’s local elections.  more...

Rubbish helps fuel power station

Some 50,000 tonnes of household waste from south Wiltshire is to be turned into electricity each year.  more...

Road closed for police investigation

THE A303 will be fully closed for around two hours between the junction of the A350 and Willoughby Hedge services from 12pm tomorrow.  more...

Rail pressure still high

Rail campaigners are keeping up the pressure to bring improvements to services in Wiltshire.  more...

Wiltshire Army cadets are hot stuff

A band of brave Wiltshire Army Cadets are taking part in a spicy fundraising initiative at Tidworth Leisure Centre in support of the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF).  more...

Join the British Heart Foundation team of volunteers

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is calling for more volunteers in Wiltshire.  more...

Fire figures give charity cause for concern

Age Concern Wiltshire today urged older people to protect themselves and their homes from the risk of fire after the release of startling new statistics.  more...

Woottonbassett News

Fury at motorway scheme

Residents were fuming last night after detailed plans for a controversial motorway scheme were submitted.  more...

Your Computer

Windows Vista

Windows Vista, the new Microsoft PC operating system, was launched recently - two years later than planned.  more...

Youth Minor League Announcements

Withdrawal of Team

White Horse Juniors Under 13's Green Division  more...

Change of Managers details

Team Bath Arsenal Under 11's  more...

Youth Minor League News

Enter now for Devizes Town Youth tournament

ENTRIES for Devizes Town Youth football club's annual Festival of Football and football tournament will be accepted up to Saturday April 14.  more...

Salisbury Journal Sport

Ask Nick! Last chance to put Nick on the spot

CITY supporters wishing to question manager Nick Holmes for the latest edition of the website's Ask Nick! feature, have until noon on Friday to submit their questions.   more...

Salisbury City 0 Histon 3

IT had been billed as the title decider since the turn of the year when it became apparent that Salisbury City and Histon would be the two teams most likely to secure automatic promotion to the Conference.   more...

New sponsors for Conference set-up

THE Football Conference have announced online betting company Blue Square as their new sponsors for the start of the 2007/2008 season.   more...

New sponsors for Conference set-up

THE Football Conference have announced online betting company Blue Square as their new sponsors for the start of the 2007/2008 season.   more...

Swindon Advertiser Business

Girls visit Motorola to learn about careers in engineering

As part of International Women's Day 20 local schoolgirls visited the Motorola Innovation Centre in Swindon.   more...

Going green helps beat the tax rise

A WASTE management company is holding its prices steady despite the rise in landfill tax as it increases the amount it recycles.   more...

Building society strikes gold with

A CARTOON has helped the Nationwide Building Society achieve recognition from the International Visual Communication Association for its promotion of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.   more...

Business is booming in town’s arcade

Three new businesses have opened in Apsley House Arcade, in Wootton Bassett High Street. The news was welcomed by Chamber of Commerce President Anthony Smith.   more...

Tesco has the white stuff for farmers

TESCO'S plan to recruit local farmers to supply its milk has been wecomed by the industry.   more...

Construction firm wins Oxford University contract

Beard, the building company which is based in both Swindon and Oxford, has won a contract to create a new science hub for the Oxford University Library Service.   more...

Regional business show to kick off at city’s football ground

Wiltshire businesses have been invited to exhibit at a business show at the Dolman Exhibition Hall at Bristol City Football Club, on May 15.   more...

Six million face a debt headache

More than six million Brits escaped further strain on their finances following the decision by the Bank of England to hold interest rates at 5.25 per cent.   more...

Team prepare for bike and hike challenge

STAFF from Hochtief (UK) Construction are getting in gear for a monstrous challenge.   more...

Major change for mums

EMPLOYERS must comply with important new employment rules that come into force this week - warns Business Link, the leading adviser to small and growing firms.   more...

Bank completes £1.2m facelift for branch

Residents in Devizes will notice a few changes the next time they pop down to their local HSBC. Not only has the bank recently completed an extensive refurbishment, representing an investment of £1.2m, it has also added a new manager to the team.   more...

Swindon Advertiser News

Shops can aim for gold with centre of excellence

RETAILERS in the town will soon be able to benefit from a new training centre of excellence.   more...

Terrorised by the gangs

RESIDENTS living in Parks and Walcot have been unloading their troubles on to Government minister Hazel Blears.   more...

Mum has high hopes in a bid to help Tom

THE mother of an autistic teenager wants to set herself a sky-high challenge to further his revolutionary treatment programme.   more...

Firms in a jam over traffic build-up

BUSINESS owners are threatening to protest because of traffic congestion outside a tip in Swindon, which they say is affecting trade.   more...

Friends ready to relive school days

A REUNION is being organised to bring together old classmates from Wootton Bassett Comprehensive School.   more...

Lauren puts her mum in the picture

A DRAWING competition encouraging youngsters to celebrate Mother's Day has produced a winner.   more...

Wootton Bassett 'no' to Swindon link-up bid

PLANS to turn Wiltshire into a unitary authority could see Wootton Bassett being run by Swindon Council.   more...

Duke gives us the Royal eye

THE Duke of Kent is set to visit Swindon today.   more...

Pals are fighting for Karl

WORKMATES of a young cancer patient hope a night on the town will raise money to help him on the road to recovery.   more...

Teenage gang on the rampage

Boys and girls as young as 13 are attacking adults but police are struggling to catch them as many of their victims are too ashamed to report it.   more...

We are winning war on graffiti

THE man in charge of Swindon's graffiti-busting team has claimed a victory in the war against the taggers.   more...

Check out the Check Inn

AN award-winning pub is to get a £150,000 makeover after being bought by a major brewery.   more...

Thieves target car park

THIEVES have struck again at the Oasis - making off with a haul of valuables from a parked car.   more...

Join the challenge

BEACH volleyball at Coate Water is proving a hit with both men and women as the town warms up for this summer's Challenge Swindon - Festival of Sport. But organisers are urging participants to sign up quickly for their chosen sports to avoid disappointment.   more...

Comment... Time to speak out about teen gang

CATCHING the mob of teenaged thugs currently terrorising a large area of Swindon will be much more difficult unless every victim comes forward.   more...

Gang tried to rob post office

POLICE are hunting a gang who tried to rob a rural Post Office.   more...

Adver Comment...The graffiti yobs are on the run

IT looks as if we have the graffiti artists on the run.   more...

Man's nose broken in attack

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Adver Comment... Help a heroine

AT just 21, Danielle Frayling is a heroine for thwarting the would-be robbers who struck at her family's post office in Broad Hinton. Her bravery deserves an award.   more...

Pig website pokes fun at love

A SINGLE man fed up with boring dating sites decided to set up his own, more fun version.   more...

'Dispersal orders are our best weapon'

POLICE say a dispersal order covering the town centre has helped prevent hundreds of people getting into serious trouble.   more...

Man pops the question after robbery attempt

DANIELLE Frayling had the shock of her life when she was forced to fight off a gang who were trying to rob her family's post office.   more...

Youngsters have a tree-mendous time at Stanton

A GROUP of youngsters went wild in the woods.   more...

Youngsters have a jolly good time

CHILDREN have been busy during their Easter holidays looking for pirate treasure.   more...

Swindon Advertiser Sport

Test for Timlin

MICHAEL Timlin admits Chris Coleman's departure has left him with it all to prove again at Craven Cottage - but not before ensuring a promotion campaign is added to his CV.   more...

Russell wastes no time for Wildcats

WILDCATS have secured the services of three British players ahead of the 2007-08 campaign.   more...

Get it finished before Rovers

FORMER County Ground darling Steve White is keeping his fingers crossed Town can seal promotion sooner rather than later - to allow him cheer another of his old clubs into League One.   more...

SWINDON TOWN: Lukas calls for Barry deal

EVERTON-BOUND Lukas Jutkiewicz has handed fellow striker Barry Corr a glowing reference and urged Paul Sturrock to make the Irishman's stay in Wiltshire a permanent one.   more...

'Now make it hell for Belle'

ALUN Rossiter has targeted "more of the same'' as Robins aim to lower Belle Vue's colours at Blunsdon tonight.   more...

Royal result for owner Eric

ONE of the country's oldest racehorse owners, 92-year-old Eric Smith, notched a double at the Tedworth Hunt point-to-point meeting at Barbury Castle, writes MIKE MOORE.   more...

Personal best for Wendy

WENDY JONES wound up her marathon preparations with a superb victory in the Gloucester 10k road race.   more...

Moses: 'We're good enough to go up'

SWINDON Sonics coach Richard Moses said he had been given "a new lease of life" after his side finished third in Division Four of the EBL National League.   more...

SWINDON TOWN: Evans nears big comeback

PAUL Evans is finally entering the home straight of his injury hell but head of youth Dave Byrne insists Town will not risk the bigger picture for short-term gain.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News

Charles Ingram feared being attacked, court hears

Former Army major Charles Ingram said he feared being attacked when he grabbed hold of a 13-year-old youth during an incident in Urchfont last April.   more...

The end is near

Steve Hunt said he is looking forward to Sunday, when he will complete his task to run 60 half marathons in 30 days for Cancer Research UK.   more...

Vandals deface dome

The manager of the Walcot Dome is furious that taggers have graffitied the centre's glass roof.   more...

BNP candidate wins town council place

British National Party candidate Michael Simpkins has won a place on Corsham Town Council.   more...

Join the British Heart Foundation team of volunteers

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is calling for more volunteers in Wiltshire.   more...

Malmesbury band on road to V Festival

Malmesbury rock band Stone From Delphi could have the prestigious honour of opening this year's V Festival.   more...

Fire figures give charity cause for concern

Age Concern Wiltshire today urged older people to protect themselves and their homes from the risk of fire after the release of startling new statistics.   more...

Russell Watson show will not go on

Russell Watson will definitely not be rescheduling his Swindon show.   more...

Fury at motorway scheme

Residents were fuming last night after detailed plans for a controversial motorway scheme were submitted.   more...

Ingram's alleged victim admits lying in court

The youth who claims to have been assaulted by former Army Major Charles Ingram has admitted making up elements of his testimoney.   more...

Ingram found guilty of assault

Former Army major Charles Ingram has been found guilty of assaulting a 13-year-old youth.   more...

Warning over identifying paedophiles

A chaildren's charity boss has urged caution as laws to identify the location of paedophiles in the community are launched on trial.   more...

Barge death was suicide

The man found dead on a barge near Pewsey yesterday has been named as Alan King.   more...

Lacock looking forward to Dame Judi's visit

Excitement is mounting in Lacock as the village awaits the arrival of Dame Judi Dench later this month.   more...

Praise for woman who foiled post office burglars

The owners of Broad Hinton Stores and Post office have praised their quick-thinking daughter for scaring off a gang of distraction burglars attempting to burgle the shop yesterday afternoon.   more...

The Duke of Kent to visit Oakfield

The Duke of Kent will visit the University of Bath in Swindon's Oakfield campus tomorrow.   more...

Rail pressure still high

Rail campaigners are keeping up the pressure to bring improvements to services in Wiltshire.   more...

Drug dealer convicted after claiming coconut-induced amnesia

A man arrested in a drugs raid has been found guilty by a jury after claiming he did not remember committing offences as he had been struck on the head by a coconut as a child.   more...

Road closed for police investigation

THE A303 will be fully closed for around two hours between the junction of the A350 and Willoughby Hedge services from 12pm tomorrow.   more...

Wiltshire Army cadets are hot stuff

A band of brave Wiltshire Army Cadets are taking part in a spicy fundraising initiative at Tidworth Leisure Centre in support of the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF).   more...

North Wilts leader explains why she's stepping down

North Wiltshire District Council leader Carol O'Gorman has spoken for the first time about her shock decision to stand down at next month's local elections.   more...

Major Ingram assault trial begins

TV quiz show cheat Major Charles Ingram is standing trial today for assaulting a boy who he claims coughed in his face.   more...

Nurse's marathon weight reduction

A Swindon nurse has lost seven stone in order to run the London Marathon.   more...

Sudden death on barge

Police are investigating the sudden death of a man on a canal barge yesterday afternoon.   more...

Muggers knock teen unconscious

A teenager was beaten unconscious by a gang of three men who fled with his wallet.   more...

End is in sight for marathon man

Forty-four-year-old Steve Hunt is on day 25 of his personal challenge to run 60 half marathons in 30 days for Cancer Reseach UK.   more...

Teen gang must be stopped

Boys and girls as young as 13 are attacking adults but police are struggling to catch them as many of their victims are too ashamed to report it.   more...

Gang targets post office

Staff from Broad Hinton village post office gave chase when a gang of distraction offenders made off shortly after 3pm yesterday.   more...

Last chance to register to vote

Kennet District Council is reminding residents there are just days left to register in time to ensure you can vote in the local elections on May 3.   more...

Light up your home this April

Until the end of April Kennet District Council will be giving two free low energy lightbulbs to all visitors to the Browfort office who complete a Home Energy Check.   more...

Rubbish helps fuel power station

Some 50,000 tonnes of household waste from south Wiltshire is to be turned into electricity each year.   more...

Take up the challenge

Beach volleyball at Coate Water is proving a hit with both men and women as the town warms up for this summer's Challenge Swindon - Festival of Sport.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald Sport

Gray is the Centre of attention

CORSHAM Centre are the new outright leaders of the Premier Division.   more...

Lion keep on winning

LEADERS British Lion OC have extended their 100 per cent record to 17 wins on the trot after two successes in four days.   more...

Rovers and Star in title battle

TWO victories inside a week for both North Star A and Semington Rovers sees the teams locked together at the top of Division One.   more...

Cooper Avon close the gap

LEADERS The Southgate Inn were without a game on Sunday which gave the chasing pack the opportunity to close the gap at the summit which they all did with relative ease.   more...

Little George stumped by AFC

CHIPPENHAM-based Little George FC suffered their first defeat of the season in Division Four when they were beaten 2-0 away at fellow promotion hopefuls AFC Melksham.   more...

'Match my winning mentality,' says Lardner

CALNE Town manager Robbie Lardner insists his side still have a lot to play for despite slipping to defeat on Tuesday night.   more...

No time for Town Shakers

WITH the season now into its last four games, results over Easter left Paul Sturrock's team well placed to capture a top three finish, and Saturday sees him take his team to Gigg Lane Bury to face the team who lie 19th in the League Two table.   more...

Tennis offer at Devizes

DEVIZES Tennis Club, voted club of the year by the Wiltshire Lawn Tennis Association, are inviting new members to join over the summer.   more...

Track Talk: Lee Richardson

WE absolutely annihilated Reading on Sunday and it was probably the best team performance I have ever been part of at Swindon.   more...

Wiltshire Times News

Charity concern over fire figures

AGE Concern Wiltshire today urged older people to protect themselves and their homes from the risk of fire after the release of startling new statistics.   more...

Is Melksham becoming no go area?

PUB owners have raised fears that anti-social teenagers in Melksham are damaging efforts to improve the reputation of the town.   more...

Youth action day planned

HUNDREDS of youngsters are expected to turn out for a youth action day featuring extreme sports and live music.   more...

Charles Ingram guilty of assault

FORMER Army major Charles Ingram was today found guilty of assaulting a 13-year-old youth.   more...

Blue plaque scheme to expand

A BLUE plaque scheme marking historic buildings in Warminster is set to expand if planning permission is granted.   more...

TV show cheat on assault trial

TV quiz show cheat Major Charles Ingram is standing trial today for assaulting a boy in Wiltshire who he claims coughed in his face.   more...

Reward to find missing dog

A REWARD is being offered for the safe return of a dog that went missing on his owner's 40th birthday.   more...

Council backs death crash crossing

CAMPAIGNERS fighting for a pedestrian crossing on a Trowbridge road where an elderly woman was killed are to have their wish granted.   more...

TV presenter at show preview

ITV WEST presenter Peter Rowell will be in Trowbridge next week to host a preview of this year's West Wilts Show.   more...

OAP tells of pickpocket misery

A PENSIONER has spoken of his shock after he had £200 stolen by a pickpocket in a Trowbridge supermarket.   more...

TV chef helps church funds

RESIDENTS in Holt have been busy sharpening their knives in preparation for a very special culinary event.   more...

Rail campaigners keep up pressure

RAIL campaigners are keeping up the pressure to bring improvements to services in Wiltshire.   more...

BNP wins town council seat

BRITISH National Party candidate Michael Simpkins has won a place on Corsham Town Council.   more...

Wiltshire Times Sport

Messenger remains upbeat

VETERAN striker Matty Messenger is backing Calne's youngsters to put this   more...

Trott may make summer move

CAPTAIN Ricky Trott is considering his future at Trowbridge Road after   more...

Change of Managers details

Team Bath Arsenal Under 11's   more...

City celebrating after dour derby

THERE was no Roman conquest for Chippenham this season. Thanks to the efforts of plucky Welsh outfit Merthyr Tydfil on Saturday, there was no promotion party for champions-elect Bath City either.   more...

You should have listened to me, says Paul

"I TOLD you so," was the cry from journeyman striker Martin Paul as he   more...

Halliday feels harshly treated

KEVIN Halliday insists the referee was wrong to send him off for a   more...

Trowbridge face top-of-the-table test

PAUL Shanley has called for more consistency from his Trowbridge Town side   more...

Russell begins team building at Wildcats

Swindon npower Wildcats head coach Peter Russell has wasted no   more...

Champions dent Corsham’s title hopes

GARY Blackwood was sent off and Scott Lye was taken to hospital with a foot   more...

Salter near to second milestone

FROME Town's top striker Mark Salter is nearing another milestone with the   more...

  
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