Stories for 13 April 2007

Angling

Jones wins in close finish

THERE was a very close result in Waterside AC match fished on the Kennet and Avon Canal at Semington.  more...

Ask Nick

Ask Nick! April answers

THANKS to all supporters who submitted questions for this month's Ask Nick! feature.  more...

Bradford News

Election candidate's sex act conviction

A TORY candidate standing in next month's local elections has a spent criminal conviction for gross indecency.  more...

Calne News

A fishy story

POLICE in Calne are investigating the theft of exotic fish from a garden pond valued at more than £1000.  more...

Campaigns Change

Green day on the climate at lit festival

A CHARISMATIC band of green speakers will take to the floor at Swindon Festival of Literature next month.  more...

Chippenham News

Suspected smash and grabbers released on bail

Two men arrested on suspicion of carryin gout two smash and grab raids in Chippenham have been released on police bail.  more...

Five half marathons to go

Steve Hunt said he is thrilled to be near the end of his 30-day challenge to run 60 half marathons for Cancer Research UK.  more...

Cabbie loses job after crash

A TAXI driver has lost his job after he crashed his car on the way back from a job and had to be cut free by rescue teams.  more...

Two quizzed over smash and grab

TWO men have been released pending further police inquiries after being arrested on suspicion of carrying out smash and grab raids in Chippenham.   more...

Police investigate fish theft

MORE than 30 fish valued at £1,200 were stolen from a garden pond in Calne yesterday.  more...

Chippenham Sunday League News

Centre stutter to three point lead

THE normally well-oiled machine that is Corsham Centre seems to stuttering along at the moment rather than moving smoothly though the gears like it has done for the past few seasons, but last night's 3-0 home victory over Holt was good enough to see them open up a three point lead over nearest rivals Westbury Rangers A at the top of the Auto Business Solutions Ltd Premier Division.  more...

Colerne favourites in Trophy final

WG PARR TROPHY: The final of the Westernsport Trophies-sponsored WG Parr Trophy takes centre stage among a number of mouthwatering matches in this Sunday’s fixture programme.  more...

Rangers ready to test leaders

PREMIER DIVISION: The match of the day in the Premier Division is undoubtedly the one at Meadow Lane, Westbury, where second in the table Westbury Rangers A entertain leaders Corsham Centre.  more...

North Star chase 100th goal

DIVISION ONE: The leading two clubs in Division One should continue to remain locked together after Sunday’s round of fixtures.  more...

British Lion bid for another double

DIVISION TWO: British Lion OC are streets ahead of their rivals, who are headed by the Ship FC and Rowde, and although the Devizes-based team have to play their closest adversaries once more they are odds-on favourites to take the championship crown.  more...

Chippenham United facing fourth relegation

DIVISION THREE: Chippenham United RAOB will say goodbye to Division Three if they fail to beat promotion hopefuls Cooper-Avon at the Conigre.   more...

AFC Bell wait for their chance

DIVISION FOUR: Leaders Bromham (Sunday) will be hoping they can complete their season in style when they host Wanderers at the weekend.  more...

Melksham to host Knockout Cup final

THE final of the presstoprint sponsored Eric Hughes Memorial Knockout Cup, featuring Premier Division leaders Corsham Centre and Third Division top dogs The Southgate Inn, will be held at Melksham Town's ground on Sunday April 22, kick-off 2pm.  more...

Corsham News

CCTV plans for Corsham

A portable CCTV unit could be introduced in Corsham, thanks to money put aside by the council to make the town safer.  more...

CCTV on cards after town windfall

CORSHAM could receive a portable CCTV unit to monitor the streets, thanks to money put aside by the council to make the town safer.  more...

Free parking ends in Corsham

CONTROVERSIAL new car parking charges will come into effect in Corsham early next month, it was announced today.  more...

Devizes News

TV game show cheat 'persecuted'

Quiz cheat Charles Ingram says he has endured five years of "persecution, violence and vandalism" since his Who Wants to be a Millionaire? scam.  more...

Gazette Chippenham Town Fc

Badman opens his heart on gambling addiction

Chippenham Town player Mark Badman has spoken of the dangers of gambling ahead of this weekend's Grand National, after running up a £30,000 gambling debt of his own.  more...

Mark Badman's life-changing experience

Mark Badman believes he has had a life changing experience after coming out of rehab following his gambling problem.  more...

Marlborough News

Locals name canal death man

The man found dead in the Kennet and Avon Canal at Great Bedwyn yesterday has been named as 70-year-old John Shilcock by locals who knew him.  more...

New Forest News

Historic corner at centre of row

THE demolition of an old bakehouse has sparked a dispute between neighbours in Alderholt.  more...

News

One down, three to go, for Saints

NORTH Bradley Saints are chasing a historic quadruple of trophies after capturing their first silverware of the season in Wednesday night's thrilling A and B Cup final.  more...

Readerspics

Coate at twilight

Louise from Swindon took this picture of Coate Water on an early spring evening  more...

Swan

Jaki Fairbrother took this picture of a swan at Coate Water  more...

Herons nesting

Jaki Fairbrother took this picture of herons nesting at Coate Water  more...

Lydiard at Easter

Colin Lovell took this picture of Lydiard Park on Easter Sunday  more...

Salisbury City Fc News

Holmes upbeat after training session

DESPITE his side's injury problems, Salisbury City boss Nick Holmes said his squad enjoyed a buoyant training session last night in readiness for tomorrow's trip to south Wales to take on fellow promotion hopefuls Newport County.  more...

Ask Nick! Your questions answered

NICK Holmes' answers to the latest round of questions submitted by City supporters are now available online.  more...

City head to south Wales - Newport preview

SALISBURY City have five games left in which to shore up a place in the Conference South play-offs, kicking off with a difficult trip to south Wales tomorrow to take on an in-form Newport County side.  more...

Youth team's final date

SALISBURY City's youth team take on Aldershot in the final of the Hampshire Midweek floodlight Cup on Wednesday evening (April 18).  more...

Inspection date

SALISBURY City's Raymond McEnhill Stadium will be inspected on Wednesday, April 18 by Conference League assessors to determine if it meets the standard required to play in the top flight of the non-league game, should the club win promotion.  more...

New kit - City's Italian job

NICK Holmes has confirmed that the club's new strip for next season will be supplied by rising Italian sports clothing firm Makron.  more...

Salisbury News

Super authority 'is no certainty'

GOVERNMENT go-ahead for a super council covering the whole of Wiltshire is not a forgone conclusion.  more...

Couple celebrate their special day

WELL-KNOWN Tisbury couple, Roy and Linda McGrath, have just celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.  more...

Commission praises the fire service

WILTSHIRE Fire and Rescue Service has been handed a glowing report by the Government's Audit Commission watchdog.  more...

Stfc Headlines

'Not the time to get shaky'

BURY boast the worst home record in the entire Football League but Paul Sturrock says Chris Casper is right to say Town are the ones under pressure at Gigg Lane tomorrow.  more...

SWINDON TOWN: It's not over until it's over – Sturrock

DONE and dusted is a phrase guaranteed to incur Paul Sturrock's wrath and the Town boss is fighting to banish any notion among his players that promotion is already in the bag.  more...

SWINDON TOWN: Trust apologise over NDA debacle

SWINDON Town's Supporters Trust last night apologised "unreservedly" to the club's board and fans after it was confirmed a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) was in the hands of lawyers representing the consortium trying to take over at the County Ground.  more...

Swindon Football

SOUTHERN LEAGUE: Ciren close to the drop

NEIL Hards admits it is "last chance saloon" for his Cirencester Town side tomorrow, knowing anything other than a win at relegation rivals Corby will virtually guarantee their drop into the Southern League Division One West.  more...

SOUTHERN LEAGUE: Taylor returns

WHILE one Supermarine star departs Hunts Copse to pursue his American dream, another is back in Wiltshire determined to put his States mishap behind him and boost the blues' play-off charge.  more...

HELLENIC LEAGUE: It's in our hands says Halestrap

MAKESHIFT goalkeeper Bryan Halestrap knows a Purton win tomorrow will go a long way in securing their Hellenic League status, but believes it is already time to start building for next season.  more...

HELLENIC LEAGUE: Closing ranks

THE BERKS and Bucks FA have backed the decision to dock Shrivenham points for fielding an inelligible player, despite admitting the referee's report was not received until five days after the game in question.  more...

WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: Wainwright looking to upset favourites

The Corsham Print Senior Cup semi-finals take centre stage this weekend with Marlborough Town bidding for a place in the finals against Melksham Town and Premier Division title favourites Corsham Town at home to Premier leaders Devizes Town, writes RAY BURROUGHS.  more...

Swindon General Sport

HORSE RACING: Hopefuls set for Aintree thriller

MILLIONS will tune in to watch the nation's favourite horse race, the John Smith's Grand National at Aintree tomorrow.  more...

HORSE RACING: Sam bags a dream ride

Lambourn trainer Nicky Henderson, who drew a blank at this year's Cheltenham Festival, will be hoping for better luck with his National entry Liberthine.  more...

Swindon Letters

Nice to be centre of attention

ON behalf of children's charity Barnardo's South West, I would like to thank the Swindon Advertiser for such generous coverage of our garden makeover (All work and plenty of play for youngsters, SA, , April 7).  more...

A welcome to be had in this avenue

As residents of Welcombe Avenue, we read the article entitled An estate living in fear of the dark' (SA, March 30) with interest.  more...

Expect Bland election result

I COULD not help but smile at Coun Bland's comments (SA, April 9).  more...

Were tenants penalised?

Coun Renard makes a curious leap in his reasoning. He goes from: (1) the Government takes money from Swindon's council housing rent income to: (2) Swindon council charges its council tenants for a service which non-council tenants receive without paying an extra charge.  more...

Swept away...

IF Roy Cartwright (SA, April 7) lived in Faringdon Road would he still be keen on a canal?  more...

Everyone does have a price!

I and my party have been opposed to our country's involvement in the Iraq war from the very beginning.  more...

Can I join Iranian cash initiative?

AS a rather ancient mariner, Able Seaman RN retired of seven and a half years' service and five years' reserve, I would like to offer myself to the Iranian government as a co-operative diplomatic hostage.  more...

No thanks to a National Service return

REGARDING In Defence of a Modern World' (SA, April 4). John wrote, "The worst that happened in this country was the ending of National Service and I for one, along with other members of my generation, would like to see that returned."  more...

Swindon News

Duke's scientific fact-finding mission

The Duke of Kent was given a tour of the best in innovation and technology when he paid a visit to Swindon.  more...

Biker dies in collision with car

A motorcyclist from Swindon has died in a collision with a 4x4 vehicle on a country road in Oxfordshire.  more...

Pet Shop Boy tells us why he loves touring

The Oasis leisure centre is set to be turned into a stage to rival any in the West End when the Pet Shop Boys come to town.  more...

Biker killed in crash

The Swindon man was killed on a road between Dry Sandford and the A420.  more...

Trophy sparks alarm

BOMB disposal experts were called to business premises on Farnsby Street, Swindon this morning after worried employees found a suspect package.  more...

Funeral tribute to biker

More than 100 leather clad bikers and their families turned out to the funeral of motorcycle fanatic Mick Woodhams in Swindon today.  more...

Don't let Friday 13th be a cat-astrophe

FRIDAY the 13th may bring tales of terror for many a family, with people avoiding ladders and touching wood to prevent bad luck.  more...

A bird's eye view into the future

A HOTEL will form the centrepiece of a regenerated Regent Circus, it has been revealed.  more...

Troublemakers get a wake up call

BEING woken up by four police officers and a man from the council is not the ideal way to start the day.  more...

Adver Comment... Thuggery defies all belief

EVERY one of the young thugs who turned up in Wootton Bassett in search of a fight should be taught a lesson they won't forget.  more...

Police arrest 17 youths to halt battle

POLICE arrested 17 boys when dozens of youths descended on a house in Wootton Bassett for a fight.  more...

Women beat up shopper at bus station

TWO women who attacked a shopper at Swindon bus station have walked free from court.  more...

Motorcyclist killed in crash

A MOTORCYCLIST has died in a crash in Oxfordshire. The Swindon man was killed on a road between Dry Sandford and the A420.   more...

Conmen clean out more than gutters

WITH the weather getting warmer and the days getting longer, householders across Swindon are starting to think about sprucing up the outside of their homes.  more...

Scout Matt takes up the challenge to be in print

TO celebrate 100 years of Scouting, 11-year-old Matt McCluskie has come up with 100 words about what the movement means to him.  more...

Homes to be built on hospital site

THERE has been overwhelming interest to buy the former Victoria Hospital in Swindon.  more...

Pervert, 59, jailed for abusing boy, 12

A MAN who repeatedly sexually abused a 12-year-old boy has been jailed for two years.  more...

Staff sickness rate looking healthier

THE aim of Swindon Council - to keep staff behind their desks and out of their sick beds - is beginning to bear fruit.  more...

Council boost for science bid

THE £61m development of the Science Museum at Wroughton looks set to get a £2m boost from Swindon taxpayers.  more...

Tenant jailed for abusing neighbours

THE jailing of a Wanborough man sends out a clear message that Swindon Council will not tolerate unacceptable behaviour.  more...

Labour's election leaflet angers the Tories

A LEGAL argument has erupted after claims that Swindon's Tory councillors are lining their own pockets with taxpayers' money.  more...

Green day on the climate at lit festival

A CHARISMATIC band of green speakers will take to the floor at Swindon Festival of Literature next month.  more...

Adver comment...Dumping firms must be fined

WELL done to the people who brought the atmosphere of a Marcos-era Manila rubbish dump to part of Swindon's town centre.  more...

Adver Comment...A cry for help

SURELY nobody will feel pleasure on hearing that Mike Redpath has been jailed for defying a court order banning him from making a nuisance of himself.  more...

Swindon Rugby

RUGBY: Judgement day

THE final chapter of the 2006-07 league season will be written for local clubs tomorrow - but Swindon's fate seems all but sealed before kick-off.  more...

Swindon Speedway

SPEEDWAY: Swindon Robins 68 Belle Vue Aces 24

SWINDON 68: Leigh Adams (3-2*-3-2*) 10+2; Tomasz Chrzanowski (2*-3-3-1) 9+1; Seb Ulamek (3-2*-3-3-2*) 13+2; Charlie Gjedde (2*-3-1) 6+1; Lee Richardson (3-3-3-3-3) 15; Andrew Moore (1-1-2*-3) 7+1; Mads Korneliussen (3-2*-2*-0-1) 8+2  more...

Times Chippenhem Town Fc

Iain rallies troops for vital game

CHIPPENHAM captain Iain Harvey insists there will be no hangover from the crushing defeat to Bath City when the Bluebirds lock horns with play-off rivals King's Lynn tomorrow.  more...

Times Football

Salter near to second milestone

FROME Town's top striker Mark Salter is nearing another milestone with the Toolstation League Premier Division club.  more...

Chaplin wins second award

CORSHAM Town goalkeeper Craig Chaplin has won the Toolstation League Safe Hands award for the second time in three months.  more...

We need a hard man says boss

WESSEX LEAGUE: Shaftesbury 2, Warminster Town 0. PETER Russell is looking for a hard man to spearhead his forward line as Warminster bid to finish the Wessex League season with a flourish.  more...

Times General Sport

Former Olympians to play at festival

NORTH Wilts will be holding their annual summer six-a-side competition at the Dorcan Leisure Centre at St Paul's Drive, Swindon, tomorrow and Saturday.  more...

Naomi and Darren lead medal haul

TAE KWON DO: Trowbridge and Westbury TAGB are celebrating another large haul of medals at the recent Tae Kwon Do event in Nottingham.  more...

Francesca goes top of the class

GYMNASTICS: Francesca Fox made her big breakthrough on the world stage on Sunday with a gold medal at the LG International rhythmic gymnastics competition in Stoke-on-Trent.  more...

Robins roar back to the top

SPEEDWAY: Swindon Robins 68, Belle Vue Aces 24. The Robins were in a dominant mood as they romped to a comprehensive 44-point victory over Belle Vue last night.  more...

Blake’s first winner under rules

NATIONAL HUNT: RACEHORSE Castlemore gave Staverton trainer Michael Blake his first winner under professional rules at the gg.com Open Hunters Steeplechase at Towchester.  more...

Brunt seeded one for Weston race

AUTOCROSS: Trowbridge driving instructor Roger Brunt is the favourite to win Sunday’s Sandocross event at Weston-super-Mare.   more...

Victor’s hit by more bad luck

MOTORCYCLE RACING: YOUNG Trowbridge rider Victor Cox was plagued by technical problems at the first round of the Metzeler Ractec National Superstock championship at Brands Hatch at the weekend.  more...

Trowbridge duo on cue for honours

POOL: TROWBRIDGE cuemen Mike Eddy and Stephen Borlase will fly the flag for Wiltshire this weekend at the World 8-ball Pool Championships in Yorkshire.  more...

New bests for AVR runners

ATHLETICS: SEVEN men and three ladies represented Avon Valley Runners at the Yeovilton Easter Bunny 10k.  more...

Times Rugby

Only pride at stake in local derby

TROWBRIDGE tackle Cooper-Avon Tyres tomorrow in a repeat of the 2005-6 season finale, but the circumstances surrounding the match could not be more different.  more...

Moz memorial match raises vital funds

FORMER England rugby coach Andy Robinson was spotted in the crowd at The Rec on Saturday for the third annual Moz Memorial match.  more...

Quins ready to test Chippenham

OXFORD Harlequins director of rugby Matt Maudsley has warned Chippenham they are in for a tough game when the two teams meet in tomorrow's South West One relegation decider.  more...

Times Wiltshire News

Villages take part in Big Sing

FOUR concerts are taking place in four Wiltshire villages this month as a community music project reaches its climax.  more...

Survey reveals house price misery

KEY public sector workers are struggling in the housing market with the south west being one of the worst affected areas, a new survey has revealed.  more...

Tommorton

By George, why not bring in a flying ants day?

EASTER has descended into a four-day drinking session, judging from the evidence of Swindon last weekend.  more...

Trowbridge News

Revolutionary help for addicts

ON a Wednesday afternoon in a hall in Trowbridge a small group of people are learning how to administer a life saving drug.  more...

Truncheons stolen in museum raid

SEVEN vintage police truncheons were stolen from Trowbridge Museum in broad daylight, it emerged today.   more...

Firm bags top community award

TROWBRIDGE-based food manufacturer apetito bagged an honour at a prestigious awards ceremony last night.   more...

Warrant issued for French chef

AN arrest warrant has been issued for a chef who has returned to his native France despite facing a drink driving charge.  more...

Wiltshire News

Property ladder's a struggle

Keypublic sector workers are struggling in the housing market with the south west being one of the worst affected areas, a new survey has revealed.  more...

The superstition of Friday the 13th

Today, Friday the 13th, is considered the unluckiest of days in many superstitions, unless you were born on it - in which case it is your lucky day!  more...

MP James Gray's wife speaks out on their separation

Sarah Gray has opened her heart over the break down of her marriage to North Wiltshire MP James Gray.  more...

Longleat floor closed to visitors

The first floor of Longleat House has been closed to visitors after water damage was found to the ceiling of the stately home's Lower Dining Room.  more...

Woottonbassett News

Police ambush youth gang fight

Police arrested 17 boys when dozens of youths descended on a house in Wootton Bassett for a fight.  more...

Town's sad homecoming for Iraq blast victims

Silence and sorrow enveloped Wootton Bassett when the bodies of four soldiers killed in Iraq - including two women - passed through the main street in Union Jack-draped coffins.  more...

Youth Minor League News

Last chance to be in a League of Their Own

WORK on the official review of the 2006-07 season of the Mid-Wilts Youth and Minor League is nearing completion and time is running out for clubs to get their team pictures to us.  more...

Salisbury Journal Sport

Ask Nick! Your questions answered

NICK Holmes' answers to the latest round of questions submitted by City supporters are now available online.   more...

City head to south Wales - Newport preview

SALISBURY City have five games left in which to shore up a place in the Conference South play-offs, kicking off with a difficult trip to south Wales tomorrow to take on an in-form Newport County side.   more...

Youth team's final date

SALISBURY City's youth team take on Aldershot in the final of the Hampshire Midweek floodlight Cup on Wednesday evening (April 18).   more...

Holmes upbeat after training session

DESPITE his side's injury problems, Salisbury City boss Nick Holmes said his squad enjoyed a buoyant training session last night in readiness for tomorrow's trip to south Wales to take on fellow promotion hopefuls Newport County.   more...

Inspection date

SALISBURY City's Raymond McEnhill Stadium will be inspected on Wednesday, April 18 by Conference League assessors to determine if it meets the standard required to play in the top flight of the non-league game, should the club win promotion.   more...

New kit - City's Italian job

NICK Holmes has confirmed that the club's new strip for next season will be supplied by rising Italian sports clothing firm Macron.   more...

Swindon Advertiser News

Scout Matt takes up the challenge to be in print

TO celebrate 100 years of Scouting, 11-year-old Matt McCluskie has come up with 100 words about what the movement means to him.   more...

Staff sickness rate looking healthier

THE aim of Swindon Council - to keep staff behind their desks and out of their sick beds - is beginning to bear fruit.   more...

Council boost for science bid

THE £61m development of the Science Museum at Wroughton looks set to get a £2m boost from Swindon taxpayers.   more...

Tenant jailed for abusing neighbours

THE jailing of a Wanborough man sends out a clear message that Swindon Council will not tolerate unacceptable behaviour.   more...

Labour's election leaflet angers the Tories

A LEGAL argument has erupted after claims that Swindon's Tory councillors are lining their own pockets with taxpayers' money.   more...

Green day on the climate at lit festival

A CHARISMATIC band of green speakers will take to the floor at Swindon Festival of Literature next month.   more...

Rubbish eyesore in the shadow of the tower

SHOPPERS and workers were horrified by a huge mound of rubbish in the middle of Swindon.   more...

Get ready to enjoy a proper sizzler

DIG out the sunscreen - the glorious sunny weather is set to continue throughout the weekend and well into next week, according to the experts.   more...

Adver comment...Dumping firms must be fined

WELL done to the people who brought the atmosphere of a Marcos-era Manila rubbish dump to part of Swindon's town centre.   more...

Adver Comment...A cry for help

SURELY nobody will feel pleasure on hearing that Mike Redpath has been jailed for defying a court order banning him from making a nuisance of himself.   more...

Women beat up shopper at bus station

TWO women who attacked a shopper at Swindon bus station have walked free from court.   more...

Motorcyclist killed in crash

A MOTORCYCLIST has died in a crash in Oxfordshire.   more...

Conmen clean out more than gutters

WITH the weather getting warmer and the days getting longer, householders across Swindon are starting to think about sprucing up the outside of their homes.   more...

Homes to be built on hospital site

THERE has been overwhelming interest to buy the former Victoria Hospital in Swindon.   more...

Pervert, 59, jailed for abusing boy, 12

A MAN who repeatedly sexually abused a 12-year-old boy has been jailed for two years.   more...

Swindon Advertiser Sport

SPEEDWAY: Swindon Robins 68 Belle Vue Aces 24

SWINDON 68: Leigh Adams (3-2*-3-2*) 10+2; Tomasz Chrzanowski (2*-3-3-1) 9+1; Seb Ulamek (3-2*-3-3-2*) 13+2; Charlie Gjedde (2*-3-1) 6+1; Lee Richardson (3-3-3-3-3) 15; Andrew Moore (1-1-2*-3) 7+1; Mads Korneliussen (3-2*-2*-0-1) 8+2   more...

SWINDON TOWN: Trust apologise over NDA debacle

SWINDON Town's Supporters Trust last night apologised "unreservedly" to the club's board and fans after it was confirmed a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) was in the hands of lawyers representing the consortium trying to take over at the County Ground.   more...

Sweet Success for Holly

Wroughton 11-year-old Holly Horton was among the winners at the KBIS British Equestrian Pony Club Race Day on Cheltenham Racecourse, organised by the Cotswold Hunt branch, writes KATE HEALEY.   more...

Bassett snap up South African batsman Theo

WOOTTON Bassett have secured the services of South African Theo Pistorious for the 2007 English cricket season.   more...

Rylands Way outfit are investing heavily in youth section

WOOTTON BASSETT has a very active youth section and has age groups for under 9s, 11s, 13s and 15s.   more...

Dower House Finds a New Home

ANDY Turnell-trained Dower House, recently retired after two thrilling all-weather victories at Lingfield in the space of seven days, has found a new home.   more...

King scores at Aintree

FOLLOWING up on his cracking Cheltenham Festival, Barbury Castle trainer Alan King struck again on the first day of the Aintree meeting when his Triumph Hurdle winner Katchit easily won the Anniversary Four-Year-Old Novices' Hurdle.   more...

Flame set to burn brightly

WORCESTER, Market Rasen and Kelso are the venue for tomorrow's racing with the Worcester card getting underway at 2.10 with a Mares Only Maiden Hurdle over two and a half miles, where a tentative selection is Celtic Flame the mount of Tom Siddall.   more...

Felix bags his maiden double

LOCAL Stanton Fitzwarren amateur jockey Felix De Giles (left) chalked up his first-ever double under rules at Fakenham in the week.   more...

Wayne set for big one

Swindon jump jockey Wayne Hutchinson is savouring his first-ever ride in the Grand National this afternoon, writes RAY BURROUGHS.   more...

Destination Anywhere

PAUL Sturrock admits Town's wait for promotion is playing havoc with his plans for next season.   more...

Nicholas is still hungry for more

ANDY Nicholas is in no mood to surrender the title of Town's longest serving player as he bids to fill a missing page in his football story.   more...

Boss seeks roar power

ROAR away the nerves' is Paul Sturrock's message to the Town fans travelling to Gigg Lane today.   more...

Town board accept Trust apology

APOLOGY accepted' is the message from the County Ground boardroom as lawyers for the fans' consortium mull over the key to unlocking the takeover process.   more...

Ricky: No regrets over Bury snub

BURY old boy Ricky Shakes has no regrets that he rejected the chance to sign for the Shakers and he insists no regrets' must be the same approach to the current campaign, writes JON RITSON.   more...

Highworth is 'sold out'

THE sold out' signs have been put up for tomorrow's 22nd Highworth five miles road race.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News

Pet Shop Boy tells us why he loves touring

The Oasis leisure centre is set to be turned into a stage to rival any in the West End when the Pet Shop Boys come to town.   more...

Funeral tribute to biker

More than 100 leather clad bikers and their families turned out to the funeral of motorcycle fanatic Mick Woodhams in Swindon today.   more...

CCTV plans for Corsham

A portable CCTV unit could be introduced in Corsham, thanks to money put aside by the council to make the town safer.   more...

Suspected smash and grabbers released on bail

Two men arrested on suspicion of carryin gout two smash and grab raids in Chippenham have been released on police bail.   more...

Biker dies in collision with car

A motorcyclist from Swindon has died in a collision with a 4x4 vehicle on a country road in Oxfordshire.   more...

A fishy story

POLICE in Calne are investigating the theft of exotic fish from a garden pond valued at more than £1000.   more...

Trophy sparks alarm

BOMB disposal experts were called to business premises on Farnsby Street, Swindon this morning after worried employees found a suspect package.   more...

Town's sad homecoming for Iraq blast victims

Silence and sorrow enveloped Wootton Bassett when the bodies of four soldiers killed in Iraq - including two women - passed through the main street in Union Jack-draped coffins.   more...

Duke's scientific fact-finding mission

The Duke of Kent was given a tour of the best in innovation and technology when he paid a visit to Swindon.   more...

Property ladder's a struggle

Keypublic sector workers are struggling in the housing market with the south west being one of the worst affected areas, a new survey has revealed.   more...

TV game show cheat 'persecuted'

Quiz cheat Charles Ingram says he has endured five years of "persecution, violence and vandalism" since his Who Wants to be a Millionaire? scam.   more...

Biker killed in crash

The Swindon man was killed on a road between Dry Sandford and the A420.   more...

Five half marathons to go

Steve Hunt said he is thrilled to be near the end of his 30-day challenge to run 60 half marathons for Cancer Research UK.   more...

Longleat floor closed to visitors

The first floor of Longleat House has been closed to visitors after water damage was found to the ceiling of the stately home's Lower Dining Room.   more...

Heart of Gold

Greta Richardson really is something special as not only is she a busy pub manager, but over the past year she has found time to squeeze in an impressive amount of fundraising.   more...

Womad Summer School

The WOMAD Foundation is bringing the spirit of WOMAD to Bath Spa University this summer for the first-ever WOMAD Summer School.   more...

Police ambush youth gang fight

Police arrested 17 boys when dozens of youths descended on a house in Wootton Bassett for a fight.   more...

Locals name canal death man

The man found dead in the Kennet and Avon Canal at Great Bedwyn yesterday has been named as 70-year-old John Shilcock by locals who knew him.   more...

Fishing for information on a killer

British Waterways is launching its fourth annual wildlife survey and is calling on residents to contribute to a database of biodiversity on the UK's historic canal network.   more...

Task group looks at Wiltshire rail travel

Rail travel in Wiltshire has been looked into by the overview and scrutiny committee of Wiltshire County Council after concerns expressed by local people.   more...

MP James Gray's wife speaks out on their separation

Sarah Gray has opened her heart over the break down of her marriage to North Wiltshire MP James Gray.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald Sport

Mark Badman's life-changing experience

Mark Badman believes he has had a life changing experience after coming out of rehab following his gambling problem.   more...

Badman opens his heart on gambling addiction

Chippenham Town player Mark Badman has spoken of the dangers of gambling ahead of this weekend's Grand National, after running up a £30,000 gambling debt of his own.   more...

Wiltshire Times News

Police investigate fish theft

MORE than 30 fish valued at £1,200 were stolen from a garden pond in Calne yesterday.   more...

Two quizzed over smash and grab

TWO men have been released pending further police inquiries after being arrested on suspicion of carrying out smash and grab raids in Chippenham.   more...

Firm bags top community award

TROWBRIDGE-based food manufacturer apetito bagged an honour at a prestigious awards ceremony last night.   more...

Villages take part in Big Sing

FOUR concerts are taking place in four Wiltshire villages this month as a community music project reaches its climax.   more...

Free parking ends in Corsham

CONTROVERSIAL new car parking charges will come into effect in Corsham early next month, it was announced today.   more...

Warrant issued for French chef

AN arrest warrant has been issued for a chef who has returned to his native France despite facing a drink driving charge.   more...

Tory chairman to visit town

THE chairman of the Conservative Party will be in Chippenham tomorrow.   more...

Survey reveals house price misery

KEY public sector workers are struggling in the housing market with the south west being one of the worst affected areas, a new survey has revealed.   more...

Truncheons stolen in museum raid

SEVEN vintage police truncheons were stolen from Trowbridge Museum in broad daylight, it emerged today.   more...

Wiltshire Times Sport

Victor’s hit by more bad luck

YOUNG Trowbridge rider Victor Cox was plagued by technical problems at the first round of the Metzeler Ractec National Superstock championship at Brands Hatch at the weekend.   more...

Only pride at stake in local derby

TROWBRIDGE tackle Cooper-Avon Tyres tomorrow in a repeat of the 2005-6 season finale, but the circumstances surrounding the match could not be more different.   more...

Moz memorial match raises vital funds

FORMER England rugby coach Andy Robinson was spotted in the crowd at The Rec on Saturday for the third annual Moz Memorial match.   more...

Trowbridge duo on cue for honours

TROWBRIDGE cuemen Mike Eddy and Stephen Borlase will fly the flag for Wiltshire this weekend at the World 8-ball Pool Championships in Yorkshire.   more...

New bests for AVR runners

SEVEN men and three ladies represented Avon Valley Runners at the Yeovilton Easter Bunny 10k.   more...

Badman can be role model for others

MARK Badman can become a role model for other non-league footballers who are   more...

We need a hard man says boss

PETER Russell is looking for a hard man to spearhead his forward line as Warminster bid to finish the Wessex League season with a flourish.   more...

Iain rallies troops for vital game

CHIPPENHAM captain Iain Harvey insists there will be no hangover from the crushing defeat to Bath City when the Bluebirds lock horns with play-off rivals King's Lynn tomorrow.   more...

Meaden in a league of his own

WESTBURY-based official Andrew Meaden has won the Salisbury and District   more...

Over £2m investment into community sport in South West

SPORT England has announced an investment of £2.129 million into community   more...

Naomi and Darren lead medal haul

Trowbridge and Westbury TAGB are celebrating another large haul   more...

Francesca goes top of the class

Francesca Fox made her big breakthrough on the world stage on   more...

Trowbridge school kids set for Twickenham

PUPILS from Parochial Church of England Junior School, in Trowbridge, will   more...

Toolstation League preview

Melksham Town v Dawlish Town.   more...

Around the Southern League

BURNHAM have welcomed back sports therapist John Cox to work with the club's   more...

GolfMark accreditation expected to grow

The English Golf Union and English Ladies' Golf Association have held   more...

Robins roar back to the top

The Robins were in a dominant mood as they romped to a   more...

Gaye’s a winner at World championships

Melksham's Gaye Jones just missed out of the final eight in the   more...

Former Olympians to play at festival

NORTH Wilts will be holding their annual summer six-a-side competition at   more...

Quins ready to test Chippenham

OXFORD Harlequins director of rugby Matt Maudsley has warned Chippenham they   more...

Blake’s first winner under rules

RACEHORSE Castlemore gave Staverton trainer Michael Blake his first winner under professional rules at the gg.com Open Hunters Steeplechase at Towchester.   more...

Brunt seeded one for Weston race

Trowbridge driving instructor Roger Brunt is the favourite to win Sunday's Sandocross event at Weston-super-Mare. Brunt, a former national autocross champion, has been seeded at number one in the event, which is an autocross on sand and which is a unique event in mainland UK. Brunt, pictured above, will be competing in his four-wheel drive Corsa.   more...

  
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