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Stories for 16 April 2007

Angling

Magnificent start continues at Chew Valley

TROUT fishermen continue to enjoy a magnificent start to the season. more...

Bath

So spa, so good

The ancient spas are once again warming the hearts of visitors to Bath. more...

Journey back through time

The Roman Baths lie at the heart of Bath - and its not until you spend a while touring this amazing complex that you realise how true a statement that is. more...

Amazing architecture

Make sure you take some time to visit the beautiful historical buildings and bridges that Bath has to offer. more...

Walk in the park

Whatever time of year you visit Bath the parks and gardens always look spectacular and there is nowhere better to take an afternoon stroll or relax in the summer sunshine. more...

Shopping around

While many city centres are virtually indistinguishable, Bath has a distinctive mix of local and national names, independent retailers and chain stores. more...

Must-see museums

Bath has more than its fair share of museums covering evrything from quirky subjects to grand collections. more...

A work of art

Bath has long been an inspiration for creative people, and there are many galleries exhibiting work from famous and upcoming artists. more...

State of independents

Bath has many smaller artistic gems hidden away throughout the city. more...

That’s entertainment

Bath is blessed with a wide range of entertainment options from Hollywood blockbusters to classical concerts. more...

Café culture

Despite being a small town, Bath has a cosmopolitan vibe and plenty of unique cafes to rest in after a busy day out shopping or sightseeing. more...

Foodie heaven

Bath also boasts a huge range of restaurants, guaranteed to tempt any palate � from traditional fish and chips to oriental cuisine, Bath has something for everyone. more...

Bath after dark

Bath has nightclubs, bars and pubs where you can get everything from a cheeky cocktail to a pint of real ale. more...

Bradford News

Health pledge in hospital site plan

THE company set to buy the Bradford on Avon Hospital site has said it will provide a 'significant health care element'. more...

Calne News

What could it be?

Archaeology enthusiast Wendy Smith is appealing to service personnel past and present to help identify a curiosity discovered on Salisbury Plain. more...

Chippenham News

Tory chairman to visit town

The chairman of the Conservative Party will be in Chippenham today. more...

Camilla making a slow recovery

Prince Charles is said to be concerned about wife Camilla's slow recovery from her hysterectomy op last month, despite the fact she enjoyed a lesiurely break at her Lacock home Raymill following the surgery. more...

He's done it!

Marathon runner extraordinaire Steve Hunt is set to tackle the London Marathon only one week after running 60 half marathons in 30 days for charity. more...

Rescue package for leisure centre

DOCUMENTS detailing a rescue package for the leisure centre in Calne were delivered to North Wiltshire District Council today. more...

Chippenham Sunday League News

FC Colerne lift WG Parr Trophy

FIRST Division FC Colerne have won the Westernsport Trophies sponsored-WG Parr Trophy for the second time in their nine years in the league by beating Second Division Pig and Whistle United 2-1 in yesterday's final at a sun drenched Corsham Town ground. more...

Normal business resumed for Corsham Centre

PREMIER DIVISION: It was back to business as usual for Corsham Centre yesterday as the leaders beat second placed Westbury Rangers A 2-0. more...

Keeper scores twice for title hopefuls

DIVISION ONE: North Star A and Semington Rovers continue to trade victories as they approach the final furlong of what has been a fantastic season for the two teams teams who are currently locked together at the summit. more...

British Lion too good for neighbours

DIVISION TWO: Leaders the British Lion made it 18 wins on the trot when they beat near neighbours The Crown Devizes 5-1. The Lion made the brighter start and never looked in danger throughout the game. more...

Lloyd hits hat-trick for The Southgate

DIVISION THREE: The Southgate Inn are homing in on the title after picking up victories number 17 and 18 in the space of five days. more...

Bromham complete season on a high

DIVISION FOUR: Bromham (Sunday) may not finish the campaign in an automatic promotion spot, but they can be very pleased with their performance in their first season back in the league after a break of five seasons. more...

Competitions

WIN a pair of tickets to see Swindon V Mansfield Town

England international Stewart Downing has thrown his support behind the top school teams in the country as they compete in the Regional Cup stage of The Minute Maid' Schools' Cup - the largest 11-a-side schools' football competition in Europe. more...

Devizes News

Engineers working to keep town open

Highways engineers working on a key route into Devizes have stated they are committed to keeping the town open for business. more...

More traffic chaos for Devizes

Devizes motorists will have to cope with more traffic delays next year as Wiltshire County Council remodels the roundabout at Brewery Corner. more...

Activate Healthy Eating

The Topic of the Day at Devizes Leisure Centre Activate Children's Activity Scheme recently was Healthy Eating. more...

Gazette Chippenham Town Fc

Captain's column: Iain Harvey

The Chippenham Town captain reflects on Saturday's 3-0 defeat at King's Lynn. more...

Gazette Football

Spot drama as Melksham reach final

MARLBOROUGH Town failed in their bid to reach the final of the Corsham Print Senior Cup when they were beaten by visitors Melksham Town in a penalty shootout after the sides were level on two goals apiece after extra time. more...

Back-to-back wins for Southgate

Chippenham Sunday League Division Three: The Southgate Inn are homing in on the title after picking up victories number 17 and 18 in the space of five days. more...

Sun is shining on Colerne

Bromham happy to be back

Chippenham Sunday League Division Four: Bromham (Sunday) may not finish the campaign in an automatic promotion spot, but they can be very pleased with their performance in their first season back in the league after a break of five seasons. more...

Centre tighten grip on their title

Chippenham Sunday League Premier Division: It was back to business as usual for Corsham Centre yesterday as the leaders beat second placed Westbury Rangers A 2-0. more...

Two-horse championship race

Chippenham Sunday League Division One: North Star A and Semington Rovers continue to trade victories as they approach the final furlong of what has been a fantastic season for the two teams teams who are currently locked together at the summit. more...

Five star Lion win derby

Chippenham Sunday League Division Two: Leaders the British Lion made it 18 wins on the trot when they beat near neighbours The Crown Devizes 5-1. more...

Gazette General Sport

£2m investment in south west sport

Sport England has announced an investment of £2.129 million into community sports clubs and coaches in the South West, with the aim of getting more people involved in sport. more...

Gazette Rugby

Champions celebrate promotion

CORSHAM secured their instant return to Southern Counties South with a scrappy 31-0 victory in Saturday's end-of-season encounter at Cricklade. more...

Gazette Swindon Town Fc

SWINDON TOWN: It's another step closer to promotion

Paul Sturrock is determined to fire up Town's supporters and his barbecue as he looks to cook up a promotion storm against Mansfield Town at the County Ground on Saturday. more...

Gazette Theatre & Arts

Bath puppet fest, Scratch Night, The Rondo, Larkhall, Bath

The intimate setting of the Rondo theatre was exactly right for this informal, fun evening of puppetry. more...

Figurentheater - Wilde & Vogel

Wilde & Vogel's haunting puppet theatre offers a mesmerising blend of the beautiful and grotesque. more...

Journal Rugby

Salisbury miss out on play-off place

SALISBURY Rugby Club suffered a 37-17 defeat at fellow promotion hopefuls Bournemouth in Saturday's crucial South West Division Two (East) match. more...

Melksham News

Singer Rhiannon wins national competition

TALENTED singer Rhiannon Lambert has won a national competition with Classic FM to find a singing star of the future. more...

New Forest News

Potholed road is a danger

A VITAL New Forest road closed for repairs for 23 days has been left with inches-deep potholes and dangerous gullies - and the county council says it has "no dates" planned to finish the work. more...

News

Blue Circle upset runaway leaders

BLUE Circle recorded only their fifth win of the season in Division One with a surprise 2-1 victory over runaway leaders North Bradley Saints in a match of two penalties. more...

Salisbury City Fc News

Capital League match cancelled

SALISBURY City Reserves' Capital League match at Windsor & Eton, scheduled for tonight (Monday) has been cancelled due to City's injury and unavailability problems. more...

Youth team hit nine - plus new dates

SALISBURY City's youth team registered their highest win of the season when they beat Broadway Academy 9-1 at Ferndown on Saturday. more...

Holmes frustrated by decisions - Newport reaction

NICK Holmes was as bemused as his players were at some of the decisions made by the match officials during Saturday's controversial 4-3 defeat at Newport County. more...

Salisbury News

Don your black tie for a 'fun evening'

SALISBURY Mayor Sheila Warrander's charity appeal on behalf of Alabaré reaches its climax on April 20 with a black tie "fun evening" at Trafalgar Park - grounds of the house near Downton given to the family of Horatio Nelson after he fell at Trafalgar. more...

Duncan has run across the Sahara

FORMER Salisbury Journal reporter Duncan Craig has recently completed one of the world's most demanding physical challenges - the Marathon Des Sables in the mountains and deserts of the Moroccan Sahara. more...

Supporter is helping bring the house down

SALISBURY solicitor Andrew Wiltshire swapped a pen for a sledgehammer to break through a wall at Salisbury Playhouse on Monday. more...

Stephanietye

Crowded out by the celebrities

LOOKING at the influx of celebrities visiting the town, it seems Swindon is increasingly becoming the place to be seen. more...

Stfc Headlines

SWINDON TOWN: We want a sizzling Saturday!

PAUL Sturrock is determined to fire up Town's supporters and his barbecue as he looks to cook up a promotion storm against Mansfield Town at the County Ground on Saturday. more...

SWINDON TOWN: From the dugout...Paul Sturrock

I've never seen a team who've got a chance of winning a championship so lackadaisical in their approach to the game. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Sloppiness beat Bury

BURY assistant manager Martin Scott felt the Shakers had deserved a point from their contest with Town but had paid the price for sloppiness at a set-piece. more...

SWINDON TOWN: ‘Forget about the pretty stuff!’

SKIPPER Jamie Vincent raised his fist in clenched salute to acknowledge Town's travelling army and then warned his colleagues that this is no time for tippy-tappy' football. more...

SWINDON TOWN: It just won’t go in for Blair

BLAIR Sturrock saw his strike partner hog the last-gasp limelight for the second time in a week yet could have ended the day with a hat-trick himself. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Struggling on

LEE Peacock is set to struggle through the pain barrier to help Town over the League Two finish line, admitting he is willing to play until he drops. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Up to 10,000 at Mansfield

SWINDON Town are expecting a bumper crowd for Saturday's crucial home clash with Mansfield, as the promotion race heats up. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Lukas happy to go Dutch

LUKAS Jutkiewicz has some way to go before matching Dennis Bergkamp's achievements but the Town youngster is a firm disciple of the Dutch striker's football philosophy. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Pook eyes promotion to Championship

MICHAEL Pook insists Town should not rest on their laurels if promotion to League One is secured, claiming Championship football is a realistic aim sooner rather than later. more...

Swindon Boxing Headlines

BOXING: Cetaj reaches semis

Jorgen Cetaj is through to the Junior ABA Semi Finals after a hard-fought points win at Lydney Town Hall, writes DAVE VEYSEY. more...

Swindon Eating Out

The Iron Horse, Wroughton

WITH visitors descending for the Easter weekend, and our dining room in a state of mid-decoration, it seemed sensible to abandon my kitchen duties and go out for Sunday lunch. more...

Swindon Football

SOUTHERN LEAGUE: Lee injury gives Marine lifeline

MARK Collier insists Saturday's abandoned clash will have to be replayed after a serious shoulder injury to keeper Lee Matthews called a premature halt to the game. more...

SOUTHERN LEAGUE: Hards offers to resign as Ciren face relegation

NEIL Hards has offered his resignation as Cirencester Town boss but admits, if the club still want him, he has "a burning desire" to guide them back into the Southern Premier League. more...

HELLENIC LEAGUE: Dryden still dreaming of promotion

TOMMY Dryden admits he is "living the dream" after a brave fightback kept his Malmesbury Vics side's promotion chances alive. more...

WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: Marlborough miss out

Marlborough Town failed in their bid to reach the final of the Corsham Print Senior Cup when they were beaten by visitors Melksham Town in a penalty shootout after the sides were level on two goals apiece after extra time. more...

WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: Marlborough miss out

SUPERMARINE: Lee's injury gives Marine a lifeline

MARK Collier insists Saturday's abandoned clash will have to be replayed after a serious shoulder injury to keeper Lee Matthews called a premature halt to the game. more...

SOUTHERN LEAGUE: Hards offers to resign as Ciren face up to relegation

NEIL Hards has offered his resignation as Cirencester Town boss but admits, if the club still want him, he has "a burning desire" to guide them back into the Southern Premier League. more...

Swindon General Sport

HALF-MARATHON: Tim does it again

THE reigning Swindon half-marathon champion proved his victory was no fluke by racing to another win in the Highworth five-mile race on Sunday. more...

Swindon Letters

Sarah’s Law could drive paedophiles into hiding

FOLLOWING reporter Anna Mansell's article, Warning over identifying paedophiles, on behalf of children's charity Barnardo's, I would like to explain why we believe that the Sarah's Law pilot project - giving parents the right to know if paedophiles are living near their homes - will only provide false comfort for parents. more...

Cutting through the red tape over insulation

Matt Jackson's story (Adver Saturday, April 7) about cutting heating bills with the help of a Warm Front grant was a useful reminder that it's never a bad time to insulate your home. more...

Penalty not sufficient for the crime

I AM a senior citizen with a spotlessly clean driving licence in all groups, including HGV, from motorcycles at 17 to vans and lorries at seventeen-and-a-half then to driving heavy goods vehicles day and night at 21 years. more...

Putting the police back on the street

YOUR report (April 13) of the plans for the development of the old Swindon College site at Regent Circus may not have all readers jumping for joy at the prospect. more...

A run-in with White Van Man

MY family and I recently decided to take a Sunday afternoon out and arranged to pick up one of my daughter's friends. In so doing I had to park in a narrow road, but wide enough for other cars to pass by. more...

Battle for Coate is not over yet

THERE seems to be a general impression that Coate and Badbury Wick have been saved from development now that the University of Bath has backed out of the Swindon Gateway Consortium proposals. more...

Why the interest in our town’s transport?

I REFER to Eric Beint's letter (SA, April 2) More options than using Bendy Buses. So may I ask what's wrong with bendy buses? Any bus drivers know? more...

Swindon News

Mum takes stand against yobs

Tricia Neville is taking a stand against the troublemakers who are making her life a misery. more...

Town's £2m hospital site for sale

A two-acre former hospital site in Swindon has gone on the market for £2m. more...

Vandals could be billed for the damage they cause

People who smash up property or cover it in graffiti could soon find bills for the damage dropping on to their doormats. more...

Centre's future looking bright

With a fresh coat of paint and a newly-opened bar the future of Cricklade Leisure Centre is looking brighter by the day. more...

Man on laundering charge flees UK

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of an Old Town man accused of laundering £100,000 and stealing from his workplace. more...

Drink driver banned after motorway smash

A drink driver who fell asleep on the M4 has been banned for more than two years. more...

Hospice to get a £340k makeover

The Prospect Hospice building will be getting a spruce-up thanks to a Government grant. more...

MP to visit DrugLink Swindon

MP for North Swindon Michael Wills will visit DrugLink Swindon this week. more...

Fighting foursome fined by judge

A group of four people involved in a scrap outside a town centre pub have been told they should be ashamed of themselves. more...

MP Talks Shop in Swindon

South Swindon MP Anne Snelgrove has visited her local Co-op on Groundswell Road in a meeting organised by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS. more...

Mum takes a stand against the thugs

TRICIA Neville is taking a stand against the troublemakers who are making her life a misery. more...

Adver Comment... Tricia must be praised for her stand

SOME people will say that Tricia Neville is a fool for sticking her head above the parapet and trying to do something about the juvenile nuisance problem in the Parks. more...

Teenage addict warned he could be sent to jail

A HEROIN addict has admitted stealing from town centre shops and been warned he could face time behind bars. more...

Mums keen to pass on the breast advice

MUMS who have become experts in breastfeeding are preparing to support other mothers. more...

Bus crash causes rush hour chaos

A CRASH involving a car and a bus caused delays in Old Town. more...

Here's an eggs-cellent job

A COUPLE in Chiseldon have been searching for a sitter they can trust with their well-behaved brood. more...

Jail term for cyclist caught with drugs

A cyclist caught with heroin and crack cocaine worth almost £1,000 has been jailed for two years. more...

Adver comment ... Good reason for rhyme

HOSPITAL staff probably know already how much their work is appreciated by just about everybody they help. more...

Girl discovers used undies in hair dye kit

A 12-YEAR-OLD, whose mother bought her a hair dye kit in a Swindon supermarket, opened up the package to find a pair of soiled women's pants inside. more...

Conned pensioner says a public thank you

A SICK pensioner has thanked the good Samaritans who replaced money stolen by conmen. more...

Council chiefs are up to the challenge

YOU cannot be serious! Swindon Council's chief executive Gavin Jones and his predecessor Sir Mike Pitt are hoping to show off John McEnroe-like skills when they enter the Challenge Swindon sport festival. more...

Tory Party chairman's modern school of thought

THE MAN known as the "moderniser" of the Conservative Party said the town's Tory councillors did not need any help in improving. more...

Swindon Rugby

RUGBY: Corsham wrap up One North crown

CORSHAM secured their instant return to Southern Counties South with a scrappy 31-0 victory in Saturday's end-of-season encounter at Cricklade. more...

RUGBY: Late meade try stuns Bassett

WOOTTON Bassett suffered heartbreak against Southern Counties South champions Walcot for the second time this season a long-range try by home skipper Neil Meade stole a 29-27 victory. more...

Swindon Speedway

SPEEDWAY: Treatment for Ulamek

POLISH ace Sebastian Ulamek will undergo laser treatment on a hand injury this week - but definitely misses Robins' Elite League summit battle with Coventry Bees on Thursday, writes OWEN HOULIHAN. more...

Times Celebrating

MARRIAGE: Samantha Smokcum & Richard Beale

Miss Samantha Smokcum and Mr Richard Beale were married at the Leigh Park Hotel, Bradford on Avon, on March 24. more...

BIRTH: Olivia Rose Minty

PARENTS Melanie, 27, and Simon, 29, are celebrating the arrival of their first child, Olivia. more...

BIRTH: Tom Robert Pursey

BABY Tom is the first child for parents Emma, 27, and Paul, 42. more...

OBITUARY: Kathleen Austin

A horseracing fan and supporter of Swindon Town Football Club died on Sunday at the age of 93. more...

OBITUARY: Alf Pridmore

A KEEN member of the Wessex Water Retired Members' Club has died at the age of 84. more...

OBITUARY: Cynthia Mossman

Charity worker Cynthia Mossman who founded a school at the Royal United Hospital in Bath has died at the age of 89. more...

Times Football

Wheeler completes Westbury comeback

Almondsbury 2, Westbury United 3. WAYNE Wheeler�s goal straight after half-time completed an excellent comeback for United after they had gone two goals behind. more...

Allison sparks Frome comeback

Welton Rovers 1, Frome Town 2. FROME Town had to come back from a goal down for the second time in a week in a local derby to ensure they claimed all three points in their quest for the Toolstation League Premier Division championship. more...

Ref ‘lost his temper’ claims Bush

Willand Rovers 1, Corsham Town 1. COLIN Bush spent 20 minutes talking to the referee�s assessor after Saturday�s Toolstation League Premier Division draw to vent his anger at the performance of the match official. more...

Times General Sport

Bayton scorches home in the sun

CYCLING: In unseasonal warm conditions Grant Bayton sprinted to victory for the GWR Team at yesterday�s Ham Hill Road Race held near Yeovil. more...

Times Letters

Better choices

Week after week you publish letters from irate readers complaining about the activities or perceived failures of public bodies, including local councils, and many of those complaints do seem to have some justification, going by the information given. more...

Fairer taxes

THE proposed tax to so-say tackle global warming, as usual affects poorer people more - those needing their vehicles to get to work, shopping or outside contact especially rural. more...

Name game

Michael Bowen chooses to use me as an example of someone failing to reveal address details in the letters I have written to the paper. more...

Eye-catching

I FIND that the letters page of your newspaper is always the most interesting; it is the views of community leaders and the public reflecting the reality we face in west Wiltshire. more...

PCT debate

I WOULD be grateful if you would allow me to inform your readers the latest 'ACT' by our PCT. more...

Sign of the times

ON the morning of April 3 I informed the Highways department of Wiltshire County Council that two road signs, Road Ahead Closed and Diverted Traffic, had been left standing on the Westwood side of the crossroads where five weeks of roadworks had been completed the previous day. more...

Unacceptable

I WRITE in reply to Cllr Bowen's letter (March 30) in which he commented on my letter (March 23) regarding the failure by councillors to take proper account of public opinion. I would like to make the following points. more...

Times Rugby

Chippenham lose relegation battle

CHIPPENHAM head coach Rob Alford insists the club must continue to invest in their youth policy after his first team were relegated from South West One. more...

Times Wiltshire News

New deal to improve life in Wiltshire

A NEW agreement has been signed aiming to improve life for people in Wiltshire over the next three years. more...

Trowbridge News

Biker seriously hurt in crash

A MOTORCYLIST has suffered serious injuries after a crash last night near Trowbridge. more...

Death crash victim named

THE man killed in a car crash on Yarnbrook Roundabout in the early hours of Sunday morning has been named as Ricky Gunning. more...

Warminster News

Murder accused in court

A 23-YEAR-OLD man has appeared before magistrates charged with the murder of Warminster teenager Jonpaul Preece. more...

Tributes pour in for 'Pope'

TRIBUTES have been flooding in today for a young man from Warminster who died tragically on Saturday. more...

Wiltshire News

Biker's legs broken in smash

A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries in a crash last night. more...

New deal to improve life in Wiltshire

A new agreement has been signed aiming to improve life for people in Wiltshire over the next three years. more...

County is hotbed for talent

Wiltshire is a hotbed of undiscovered British talent, according to one of the UK's leading agencies. more...

The hills are alive with T2A mountain biking

As part of T2A's drive to provide the young people of the Tidworth area with alternative activities, Mountain Bike coaching sessions are now available every Monday. more...

Death crash victim named

The man killed in a car crash in the early hours of Sunday morning has been named as Ricky Gunning. more...

Murder accused in court

A 23-year-old man has appeared before magistrates charged with the murder of Warminster teenager Jonpaul Preece. more...

Murder suspect in court

Gareth William Larmour, 23, appeared at Chippenham magistrates Court today , charged with the murder of Jonpaul Preece. more...

Youth Minor League Announcements

Withdrawal of Team from Under 11's Division Five

White Horse Juniors Gems have withdrawn from the Under 11's division five with immediate effect. As they had not completed sevety five percent of their games their record to date has been expunged from the tables. more...

Youth Minor League News

Alex leads the way for super Saints

MELKSHAM Town Youth Saints moved off the bottom of the Under Nines Division One table with a 7-3 away win over Bradford Town Youth. more...

Devizes are crowned champions

DEVIZES Town Youth have been crowned this season's Under 12s Green Division champions after drawing 3-3 with second placed Bemerton Heath Harlequins in yesterday's top of the table clash. more...

Salisbury Journal Sport

Whites favourites to land Fisher win

SALISBURY City are firm favourites with Independent Bookmakers to take a step closer to securing a Conference South play-off berth when they host Fisher Athletic this evening. more...

Capital League match cancelled

SALISBURY City Reserves' Capital League match at Windsor & Eton, scheduled for tonight (Monday) has been cancelled due to City's injury and unavailability problems. more...

Youth team hit nine - plus new dates

SALISBURY City's youth team registered their highest win of the season when they beat Broadway Academy 9-1 at Ferndown on Saturday. more...

Holmes frustrated by decisions - Newport reaction

NICK Holmes was as bemused as his players were at some of the decisions made by the match officials during Saturday's controversial 4-3 defeat at Newport County. more...

Salisbury miss out on play-off place

SALISBURY Rugby Club suffered a 37-17 defeat at fellow promotion hopefuls Bournemouth in Saturday's crucial South West Division Two (East) match. more...

Swindon Advertiser News

Teenage addict warned he could be sent to jail

A HEROIN addict has admitted stealing from town centre shops and been warned he could face time behind bars. more...

Jail term for cyclist caught with drugs

A cyclist caught with heroin and crack cocaine worth almost £1,000 has been jailed for two years. more...

Wind Farm project seeking £1/2m windfall

A LAST-minute bid to raise money to get a wind farm up and running has raised £300,000 in two days. more...

Adver comment ...graffiti taggers' tunnel vision

WE thought we had experienced the logic-defying limits of graffiti tagger behaviour. more...

Adver comment ... Good reason for rhyme

HOSPITAL staff probably know already how much their work is appreciated by just about everybody they help. more...

Girl discovers used undies in hair dye kit

A 12-YEAR-OLD, whose mother bought her a hair dye kit in a Swindon supermarket, opened up the package to find a pair of soiled women's pants inside. more...

Graffiti taggers risk lives on railway

POLICE have warned graffiti taggers not to spend the lighter evenings risking their lives spraying on railway lines. more...

Mums keen to pass on the breast advice

MUMS who have become experts in breastfeeding are preparing to support other mothers. more...

Conned pensioner says a public thank you

A SICK pensioner has thanked the good Samaritans who replaced money stolen by conmen. more...

Bus crash causes rush hour chaos

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Here's an eggs-cellent job

A COUPLE in Chiseldon have been searching for a sitter they can trust with their well-behaved brood. more...

Bus collision halts rush-hour

MOTORISTS faced rush-hour chaos when a car crashed into the back of a bus. more...

Council chiefs are up to the challenge

Tory Party chairman's modern school of thought

THE MAN known as the "moderniser" of the Conservative Party said the town's Tory councillors did not need any help in improving. more...

Swindon Advertiser Sport

GIRLDS' FOOTBALL: Reds' high fives

SWINDON Spitfires beat Highworth Juniors 5-1 in the semi-finals of the Wiltshire Women's & Girls League. Under 12 Cup more...

RUGBY: Bassett are perfect 10s

WOOTTON Bassett amassed a staggering 93 points difference over three games to lift the Under 16s Rugby 10s title at Andover on Sunday. more...

INDOOR CRICKET: Swindon dominant on finals day

The final day of the Indoor Cricket League season proved something of an anti-climax, largely due to the prowess of Swindon who dominated the proceedings with two awesome displays as they added the Knockout Cup to their league title. more...

GIRLS' FOOTBALL: Badgers in title hunt

SWINDON Badgers were set for an Oxford Girls Under 15 11-a-side League title decider with Oxford City at the Kassam Stadium last night. more...

SWINDON & DISTRICT LEAGUE: Queesnfield on the march

IT PROVED to be a great week for Queensfield in the Swindon & District League's Premier Division, as they picked up two wins and a draw from their three matches. more...

SWINDON TOWN LADIES: Treble time against Frome

SWINDON Town Ladies completed the treble over Frome Town with a 2-1 success. more...

NORTH BERKS LEAGUE: History for Shrivvy

Shrivenham A beat Walton Court Wanderers from the Aylesbury & District League 3-0 to become the first North Berks League club to win the Berks & Bucks FA Saturday Junior Cup for 10 years, goals from Andy Rainer and a Paul Sanders double giving them the trophy. more...

Magical Merlin!

Goals from Steve Richardson and Leigh Reeves in Sunday Merlin's 2-0 win at GW Nalgo gave them the Division Two title. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Struggling on

LEE Peacock is set to struggle through the pain barrier to help Town over the League Two finish line, admitting he is willing to play until he drops. more...

SWINDON TOWN: We want a sizzling Saturday!

PAUL Sturrock is determined to fire up Town's supporters and his barbecue as he looks to cook up a promotion storm against Mansfield Town at the County Ground on Saturday. more...

SPEEDWAY: Treatment for Ulamek

SWINDON TOWN: Up to 10,000 at Mansfield

SWINDON Town are expecting a bumper crowd for Saturday's crucial home clash with Mansfield, as the promotion race heats up. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Lukas happy to go Dutch

LUKAS Jutkiewicz has some way to go before matching Dennis Bergkamp's achievements but the Town youngster is a firm disciple of the Dutch striker's football philosophy. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Pook eyes promotion to Championship

MICHAEL Pook insists Town should not rest on their laurels if promotion to League One is secured, claiming Championship football is a realistic aim sooner rather than later. more...

HALF-MARATHON: Tim does it again

THE reigning Swindon half-marathon champion proved his victory was no fluke by racing to another win in the Highworth five-mile race on Sunday. more...

SWINDON TOWN: From the dugout...Paul Sturrock

I've never seen a team who've got a chance of winning a championship so lackadaisical in their approach to the game. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Sloppiness beat Bury

BURY assistant manager Martin Scott felt the Shakers had deserved a point from their contest with Town but had paid the price for sloppiness at a set-piece. more...

SWINDON TOWN: ‘Forget about the pretty stuff!’

SKIPPER Jamie Vincent raised his fist in clenched salute to acknowledge Town's travelling army and then warned his colleagues that this is no time for tippy-tappy' football. more...

SWINDON TOWN: It just won’t go in for Blair

BLAIR Sturrock saw his strike partner hog the last-gasp limelight for the second time in a week yet could have ended the day with a hat-trick himself. more...

WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: Marlborough miss out

SUPERMARINE: Lee's injury gives Marine a lifeline

MARK Collier insists Saturday's abandoned clash will have to be replayed after a serious shoulder injury to keeper Lee Matthews called a premature halt to the game. more...

SOUTHERN LEAGUE: Hards offers to resign as Ciren face up to relegation

NEIL Hards has offered his resignation as Cirencester Town boss but admits, if the club still want him, he has "a burning desire" to guide them back into the Southern Premier League. more...

NORTH WILTS YOUTH LEAGUE: Matt's double fires Croft to first win

IT was a red letter day for Croft Juniors A, who gained their first victory of the season in the under 11 North division, 2-1 away at bottom side FC Abbey Meads. Matt Sproules scored both. more...

RUGBY: Corsham wrap up One North crown

CORSHAM secured their instant return to Southern Counties South with a scrappy 31-0 victory in Saturday's end-of-season encounter at Cricklade. more...

RUGBY: Late meade try stuns Bassett

WOOTTON Bassett suffered heartbreak against Southern Counties South champions Walcot for the second time this season a long-range try by home skipper Neil Meade stole a 29-27 victory. more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News

MP Talks Shop in Swindon

South Swindon MP Anne Snelgrove has visited her local Co-op on Groundswell Road in a meeting organised by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS. more...

Drink driver banned after motorway smash

A drink driver who fell asleep on the M4 has been banned for more than two years. more...

Hospice to get a £340k makeover

The Prospect Hospice building will be getting a spruce-up thanks to a Government grant. more...

He's done it!

Marathon runner extraordinaire Steve Hunt is set to tackle the London Marathon only one week after running 60 half marathons in 30 days for charity. more...

MP to visit DrugLink Swindon

MP for North Swindon Michael Wills will visit DrugLink Swindon this week. more...

Camilla making a slow recovery

Biker's legs broken in smash

A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries in a crash last night. more...

New deal to improve life in Wiltshire

A new agreement has been signed aiming to improve life for people in Wiltshire over the next three years. more...

The hills are alive with T2A mountain biking

As part of T2A's drive to provide the young people of the Tidworth area with alternative activities, Mountain Bike coaching sessions are now available every Monday. more...

Engineers working to keep town open

Highways engineers working on a key route into Devizes have stated they are committed to keeping the town open for business. more...

Murder suspect in court

Gareth William Larmour, 23, appeared at more...

What could it be?

Archaeology enthusiast Wendy Smith is appealing to service personnel past and present to help identify a curiosity discovered on Salisbury Plain. more...

Death crash victim named

The man killed in a car crash in the early hours of Sunday morning has been named as Ricky Gunning. more...

Murder accused in court

A 23-year-old man has appeared before magistrates charged with the murder of Warminster teenager Jonpaul Preece. more...

More traffic chaos for Devizes

Devizes motorists will have to cope with more traffic delays next year as Wiltshire County Council remodels the roundabout at Brewery Corner. more...

Mum takes stand against yobs

Tricia Neville is taking a stand against the troublemakers who are making her life a misery. more...

Town's £2m hospital site for sale

A two-acre former hospital site in Swindon has gone on the market for £2m. more...

Vandals could be billed for the damage they cause

People who smash up property or cover it in graffiti could soon find bills for the damage dropping on to their doormats. more...

Fighting foursome fined by judge

A group of four people involved in a scrap outside a town centre pub have been told they should be ashamed of themselves. more...

Centre's future looking bright

With a fresh coat of paint and a newly-opened bar the future of Cricklade Leisure Centre is looking brighter by the day. more...

Man on laundering charge flees UK

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of an Old Town man accused of laundering £100,000 and stealing from his workplace. more...

Activate Healthy Eating

The Topic of the Day at Devizes Leisure Centre Activate Children's Activity Scheme recently was Healthy Eating. more...

Tory chairman to visit town

The chairman of the Conservative Party will be in Chippenham today. more...

County is hotbed for talent

Wiltshire is a hotbed of undiscovered British talent, according to one of the UK's leading agencies. more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald Sport

£2m investment in south west sport

Sport England has announced an investment of £2.129 million into community sports clubs and coaches in the South West, with the aim of getting more people involved in sport. more...

Captain's column: Iain Harvey

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Champions celebrate promotion

CORSHAM secured their instant return to Southern Counties South with a scrappy 31-0 victory in Saturday's end-of-season encounter at Cricklade. more...

Spot drama as Melksham reach final

Sun is shining on Colerne

Bromham happy to be back

Chippenham Sunday League Division Four: Bromham (Sunday) may not finish the campaign in an automatic promotion spot, but they can be very pleased with their performance in their first season back in the league after a break of five seasons. more...

Centre tighten grip on their title

Chippenham Sunday League Premier Division: It was back to business as usual for Corsham Centre yesterday as the leaders beat second placed Westbury Rangers A 2-0. more...

Two-horse championship race

Chippenham Sunday League Division One: North Star A and Semington Rovers continue to trade victories as they approach the final furlong of what has been a fantastic season for the two teams teams who are currently locked together at the summit. more...

Back-to-back wins for Southgate

Chippenham Sunday League Division Three: The Southgate Inn are homing in on the title after picking up victories number 17 and 18 in the space of five days. more...

Five star Lion win derby

Chippenham Sunday League Division Two: Leaders the British Lion made it 18 wins on the trot when they beat near neighbours The Crown Devizes 5-1. more...

SWINDON TOWN: It's another step closer to promotion

Paul Sturrock is determined to fire up Town's supporters and his barbecue as he looks to cook up a promotion storm against Mansfield Town at the County Ground on Saturday. more...

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