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Stories for 19 April 2007

Angling

Bacon takes home the prizes

COMPETITORS enjoyed even sport in the Bathampton over 55s-disabled match fished at Bridge Pool on Thursday. more...

Garrett wins Viaduct Fishery open match

VIADUCT Fishery was again in good form for the open match which attracted competitors wanting to get in some practice for the forthcoming Fish O'Mania qualifying event. more...

Bill Frindell Column

World Cup campaign was shambolic

ENGLAND�S shambolic World Cup efforts were utterly predictable and should surprise no one. When England�s supporters boo their team off the field before jeering and heckling their captain at the post-match presentations, the time for change has become long overdue. more...

The axe must fall

England's shambolic World Cup efforts were utterly predictable and should surprise no one. more...

Bradford News

Children's centre plan at school

A PRIMARY school in Bradford on Avon is planning to create a children's centre at the school offering advice and support for parents as well as a nursery for under-fives. more...

Calne News

Family race to beat kerbset ban

The uncle of tragic Danny O'Brien faced a race against time to lay a pebbled kerbset on his grave before the rules banning adornments was enforced at the Curzon Street Cemetery. more...

Leisure centre plan thrown out

The latest plan to save the White Horse Leisure Centre in Calne has been rejected by North Wiltshire District Council. more...

Scout group faces eviction from hut

A scout group that has a waiting list of nearly 70 youngsters has slammed parish councillors who have failed to support their bid for new premises. more...

Chippenham News

Hospital decision delay

Health chiefs are still hopeful they will get £17 million from the Government to improve Chippenham Hospital. more...

Stunts for church party

Escapologist world record holder Steve Legg will be kicking off the birthday celebrations for the Oasis Church in Chippenham. more...

Pickpockets target mum and child

Police are warning shoppers and traders about a gang of pickpockets who have been operating in Chippenham. more...

Spurned wife of MP slowly rebuilds life

The last time election fever was in the air Sarah Gray was battling cancer and trying to put on a brave face as her husband James waited for the outcome of the poll in North Wiltshire. more...

Tributes after young mum is found dead

Eight-year-old Dylan Hatt has paid tribute to the "bestest mum in the world" after epilepsy sufferer Tracy Hatt was found dead at home. more...

It Asda be stopped

ASDA's plans for a £25 million store on the edge of Chippenham is set to meet stiff opposition from town councillors tonight. more...

Fury as gas bill fiasco is repeated

Livid former prison officer Martin Jones has been sent a telegram informing him British Gas will cut off his supply even after the Gazette stepped in last week. more...

Leisure centre plan thrown out

THE latest plan to save the White Horse Leisure Centre in Calne has been rejected by North Wiltshire District Council. more...

Now cabbie spots the Beast

THE Beast of Biddestone is back, and this time the suspected black panther has been spotted 10 miles away in South Wraxall. more...

Chippenham Sunday League News

AFC Bell bid for top spot tonight

THERE is a massive evening of football ahead for a number of the promotion chasing sides in the Auto Business Solutions Ltd Chippenham Sunday League tonight. more...

Cooper-Avon stay on course for promotion

COOPER-AVON look on course to take the runners-up spot in Division Three after their 7-1 success over Westbury Rangers B at the Conigre last night. more...

Winsley docked two points after call-off

PREMIER Division title hopefuls Winsley have been dealt a blow to their chances of beating Corsham Centre to the champions' crown after the management committee of the Chippenham and District Sunday Football League last night voted in favour of them having two points removed from their record for failing to complete a recent league fixture against Corsham Centre. more...

Competitions

Win a first class experience with First Great Western

First Great Western carries more than 70 million passengers every year across South Wales, the West Country, the Cotswolds and large parts of Southern England, offering fantastic scenery from coast to countryside, through cities and counties. more...

Corsham News

Boy's drink spiked with drug

A schoolboy from Corsham was rushed to hospital after it is believed his drink was spiked with a mystery drug. more...

Boy's drink spiked with drug

A SCHOOLBOY from Corsham was rushed to hospital after it is believed his drink was spiked with a mystery drug. more...

TV hide and seek for family

CHILDREN might hide strange things from their parents at times, but one Wiltshire family hid a celebrity in their house for three days as part of a BBC2 children's show. more...

Devizes News

Mourners at funeral given parking ticket

Widow Margaret Farnon has spoken of her disgust after a traffic warden ticketed mourners at her husband's funeral. more...

Residents fail to halt pub music

Devizes' first new pub in more than 30 years can offer live and recorded music in its proposed first floor function room, despite objections from nearby residents. more...

Police swoop on love-split builder

Three days after Rowde property developer Mike Chudleigh was acquitted of assaulting a police officer, his home was raided by police at midnight. more...

Couple take a hike as bus fails to show

A couple from Market Lavington were faced with a two hour walk home from Potterne at midnight on Saturday when the late bus they were waiting for failed to turn up. more...

Pole dancers for new town nightclub

Table dancing and pole dancing will be on offer in Devizes at a new nightclub in the former Rising Sun pub. more...

Entertainments

Artist's exhibition is inspired by Ireland

CAPTURING the brooding atmosphere of his subjects perfectly, artist Ray Evans is currently exhibiting some of his more recent paintings in the Creasey and Portico galleries at Salisbury library. more...

Coral wins festival award for singing

SINGER Coral Ballinger has won best overall singer at the Bristol Festival of Music, Speech and Drama (formerly Bristol Eisteddfod), for the second year running. more...

Indian play has variety of themes and issues

ACTRESS Cate Hamer plays a very unusual woman called Flora Crewe on the main house stage at Salisbury Playhouse tonight. more...

Filmreview

The Reaping (15) - 5/10

YOU don't have to know your Bible to work out what's going on in The Reaping, but it will probably help if you do. more...

Gazette Chippenham Town Fc

Gilroy looks to the future

DAVE Gilroy insists Chippenham Town cannot dwell on previous failures when they host Cheshunt on Saturday. more...

Bluebirds stick on ticket prices

CHIPPENHAM Town Football Club does not intend to increase the admission prices for next season. more...

Mings in charge next season

CHIPPENHAM Town captain Iain Harvey has praised the decision to make Adie Mings the club's full time manager. more...

Adie will lead us forward

CHIPPENHAM Town chairman Sandie Webb is looking forward to next season with Adie Mings in charge. more...

Gazette Food And Drink

Recipe - Pasta in parcels with tuna and potatoes

Hands up if you've ever come home from work starving hungry, and after rooting around for something to eat, opted for pasta in a bland sauce? more...

Gazette Football

Promotion would cost Corsham £80K

CORSHAM Town chairman John Gingell says the club has ambition but will not risk it's long term future, revealing promotion would cost them £80,000. more...

Newlands walks before he explodes

BRIAN Newlands has questioned the attitude of some of the Devizes players after leaving Nursteed Road. more...

Gazette General Sport

Cup double for Devizes

IT WAS two out of three for Devizes Hockey Club on a successful Saturday in the County Cup Finals. more...

Zara to make Badminton debut

HUGH Thomas, who designed this year�s Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials cross country course, has told the riders to expect their biggest ever challenge. more...

Batsmen dominate warm up match

WILTSHIRE started their 2007 season with a friendly match with Corsham on Sunday in a match dominated by the batsmen. more...

Gazette Obituaries

Alastair Morrison

Second World War hero Alastair Morrison, who was recently the mainstay of fundraising for extensions to St Katharine's School in Savernake, has died at his Mildenhall home. more...

Briony Sutton

Talented Marlborough artist Briony Sutton has lost her fight against cancer. more...

John Farnon

John Farnon, a music teacher and talented violinist from Market Lavington, has died at the age of 77 after a battle with heart disease. more...

Margaret York Moore

Margaret York Moore MARGARET York Moore, 58, of Tetbury Hill Gardens, Malmesbury, died on March 29. more...

Joan Evans

Former Mayor of Marlborough Joan Evans, who played a major role in the town's linking with HMS Marlborough, has died aged 75. more...

Ron Roberts

The funeral of war veteran Ron Roberts was held at Westerleigh Crematorium, Bristol, yesterday. more...

Reg Hemmings

Chippenham man Reg Hemmings has died aged 82. more...

Gazette Rugby

Marlborough teen shines for England

JAMIE Gibson was stunned after he was awarded England U16 player of the tournament in their four nations triumph. more...

Captain Adams hails team effort

MARLBOROUGH were crowned as Dorset and Wilts Division Two North champions on Saturday after a comfortable 64-12 win over Hungerford. more...

Captain Coe smashes try-scoring record

FREE-SCORING Minety finished the season in emphatic fashion, racking up 110 points and only conceding 13 from their two senior fixtures. more...

Gazette Sport Adie Mings Column

Watters has been a great servant

OUR physio Paul Watts is leaving the club at the end of the season and I want to wish him all the best. more...

Gazette Swindon Town Fc

Pirates to invade Town

SWINDON Town chief executive Martyn Starnes has allayed fan fears about the potential ground share with Bristol Rovers. more...

Gazette Theatre & Arts

REVIEW: The Story of a Great Lady by Ade Morris

The Watermill and on tour This was the last play commissioned by Jill Fraser, the much-missed artistic director of the Watermill who died in February 2006. The comedy has laughter and sadness in equal measure, reflecting the deep emotions everyone associated with the Watermill has gone through over the last two years. more...

Classy conclusion to recital series

The current Recital Series at Marden House, Calne, finishes on Sunday April 22 at 3pm with the return of Swindon-based pianist, Paul Turner, accompanying the celebrated and exciting saxophonist, Sarah Markham. more...

REVIEW: 2+1: Three Masterpieces by Alan Bennett

Wharf Theatre, Devizes This is a rich evening of entertainment, with three one-act plays by a master of the genre. more...

REVIEW: Old Times by Harold Pinter

Theatre Royal, Bath There is always an undercurrent of something nasty in the woodshed in Harold Pinter's plays. more...

Gazette Wine Club Features

Now Chile is getting hot

A few years ago, one of the challenges for Chilean wine was coming up with a theme or image, which the industry could associate itself with in the UK. The problem was that your average consumer didn't know that much about Chile to begin with. more...

Journal Cricket

Redlynch youngsters in the nets

REDLYNCH & Hale's youth section begin pre-season training on Friday evening at Redlynch Playing Fields. more...

South Wilts lose friendly opener

THE sound of leather on willow can mean only one thingwhisper it gently, but summer is most definitely on its way! more...

Journal Features

Breathing new life into our green lung

A major environmental conservation project lies in the very heart of Salisbury. Anne Morris pulled on her wellies and paid a visit to Harnham Water Meadows to learn more. more...

Journal Football

Mike's at the double as Shrews win again

SHREWTON United's late season success story continued with another comfortable victory away from home, courtesy of an unusual goalscorer. more...

Late goals spoil Robins display

DOWNTON were undone by two late goals at Lymington Town on Saturday, as hopes of an impressive first win in six games were dashed. more...

Nomansland cause cup upset

NOMANSLAND produced a sparkling display to cause a Chalke Cup upset against table-toppers New Inn on Saturday. more...

Saints through to Bledisloe final

ST PAUL'S are through to the final of the Lord Bledisloe Challenge Cup, after beating Bemerton Heath Harlequins on penalties in last night's semi-final. more...

Journal Rugby

Wheats go Dutch as season ends on a high

WHEATSHEAF Cabin Crew rounded off their league campaign on a high note, making up for the dire start, which kept them in the bottom half all term. more...

Cup returns home

SALISBURY Rugby Club's under 17s successfully defended the Dorset & Wilts Cup chalking up an emphatic 50-0 victory over Corsham in the final. more...

Fordingbridge are promoted

FORDINGBRIDGE Rugby Club secured promotion to Hampshire Divison One with a fine performance, winning 43-6 away to Fawley. more...

No play-off as Salisbury fall at final hurdle

FOURTEEN-man Salisbury missed out on the play-offs by just one point after losing to rivals Bournemouth in the final showdown of what has, nevertheless, been by far their most successful season of recent years. more...

Promotion dream is over

THEIR season may have ultimately ended in disappointment - being denied a crack at the play-offs by long-time rivals Bournemouth - but the past seven months have still given Salisbury Rugby Club plenty to be proud of. more...

Kev'S Van Appeal News

A titanic talk helps appeal

Devizes auctioneer Alan Aldridge is to give a talk on the doomed liner Titanic in aid of the Gazette's Kev's Van appeal on the eve of his sale of Titanic memorabilia. more...

We'd be lost without you

Sherston under 15s football team is backing the Gazette's appeal to buy youth worker Kev Whitehorn a new van, saying they would be lost without him. more...

Letters

Council meeting a travesty of justice

I would like to echo the sentiments of Patrick Walmsley (letters, April 5) and John and Pauline Liardet (April 12) concerning the appalling attitude of the majority of councillors on Kennet's regulatory committee. more...

Planning vandalism

I'd like to respond to Mr Duck's letter (April 12) concerning changes to local planning. more...

Total up on last year

Thanks to the very hard work of our many friends and supporters, we have done it again. The Devizes branch of the RNLI has raised £5,471.87 this year which is almost £250 more than in 2006. more...

Any truth in legend?

In the illustration to your story last week that West Lavington Manor is on the market, its gateway entrance, that flanks the main road, is clearly visible. When I was a boy, I was told that this handsome entry was known as the Kitchener gateway. more...

Chelsea of Wiltshire?

I would like to congratulate the Cancer Research UK team for staging a successful Gardeners' Fair at the college on Sunday. more...

Much research done before safety checks

I note with regret the unresearched and hurtful letter, Children Must Learn of Consequences' (April 5). If this correspondent had bothered to check with myself or anybody involved with the Gazette and Herald's Hardenhuish road safety campaign, they would have realised the amount of research done before we made our detailed requests. more...

Turn to local politics

Your readers are very cruel in their criticisms of our MP James Gray and I think it is time to be fair. more...

Shoppers decline

The other day I noticed something that I haven't seen in a long time. more...

Uncomfortable truth

What a depressing sight the recently refurbished First Great Western carriages present, with their toast rack style seating and high rise (and uncomfortable) back rests. more...

Last bus was vital link

Regular users of the 23.56 bus from Devizes Market Place to Easterton have been surprised recently to find that the service has been cut, with virtually no warning and after no consultation with local communities, because of a withdrawal of funding from Wiltshire County Council. more...

Massacre avoidable

What a sad story about the "bungling grass cutters" mowing down the rare snakeshead fritillaries in the mead beside the Silk Mills in Malmesbury. It was a very good idea to plant 150 bulbs and try to establish a colony of these attractive wild flowers in the meadow. The saddest part is that the crew who gave the mead its last cut of the summer and returned to give the first cut of the year were not told that in the autumn the bulbs had been planted amongst the grass. more...

Closure is ignored

May I comment on the forthcoming closure of the Swindon-Malmesbury road at Cowbridge so that the bridge over the Avon can be rebuilt. more...

Rubbish example for next generation

The beautiful weather at the weekend encouraged both residents and visitors in Marlborough to come out and walk - especially by the river. The perennial downside of high numbers of people enjoying themselves is litter. I have long advocated that children learn best by example and clearly there are some very bad examples being set. more...

Thanks to Minister

Thanks to an announcement in the Gazette & Herald recently, an 80-strong audience were treated to a free of charge viewing of Al Gore's Oscar winning film documentary An Inconvenient Truth in the Baptist Church in Chippenham. more...

Corrections to story

Although it was good to see the Gazette's Homeworks supplement with many sustainable housing projects, I found the description of my project (House that Jack built is a labour of love) inaccurate and distressing in the way it so prominently featured my late wife Vicki. more...

Why not use a bus?

It is common practice wherever one goes for shops to refuse to give change to non-customers for parking. Many shops display notices to deter motorists from asking. more...

Malmesbury News

Probe after death of sight-battle husband

An inquiry has been launched into the care of an elderly war veteran who fought to persuade the NHS to fund treatment for his and his wife's curable eye disease, after he died in hospital. more...

Wartime shells in cupboard

When cleaning out someone else's closet you might expect to stumble across a few surprising things - but a pair of unexploded anti-aircraft shells would be enough to shock anyone. more...

Close call for rockers

Malmesbury rock band Stone From Delphi has agonisingly missed out on the chance to open this year's V Festival. more...

Green light for £3m Abbey plan

After a decade of work, the dream of extending Malmesbury Abbey is about to become a reality. more...

Premier trophy in town club

Manchester United and Chelsea may both be chasing the Barclays Premiership trophy, but on Saturday it will belong to Malmesbury. more...

Walking to say thanks

Charity walker Graham Jobes is hitting the streets again for the first time in five years to help the hospital that treated his ill son. more...

Marlborough News

Police reprimanded in paedophile case

Two police officers on duty the night a toddler was abducted by paedophile Craig Sweeney have been reprimanded at a misconduct hearing. more...

Road repairs bring traffic to standstill

Roadworks in Marlborough have brought gridlock to the town, producing some of the worst traffic jams in living memory. more...

Town crime reduced

The latest crime figures brought smiles to the faces of Marlborough town councillors this week. more...

Jest a proud moment

Magician and conjuror Barry Levey, who entertains at Littlecote House, has become a member of the Guild of Jesters. more...

Town mourns former Mayor

Former Mayor of Marlborough Joan Evans, who died on Sunday aged 75, was a born organiser, said her husband Ron. more...

Melksham News

Hospital set for mental health beds

A DECISION on where to locate beds for elderly people with mental health problems will be made next month. more...

Michelletompkins

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New Forest News

New-look £1m Co-op store a national first

SHOPPERS in Fordingbridge will become the first in the country to experience a radical state-of-the-art Co-op after £1 million was spent transforming the town's High Street store. more...

Other Sport

Adam defeated on points

THERE was joy and then heartache for Salisbury boxing sensation Adam Grigg, who had to fight twice at Saturday's Western Counties Novice Box-ing Championships in Gloucester. more...

Pewsey News

Going but not gone

A JACKET and boots worn by the legendary wild man of rock Jimi Hendrix failed to reach its reserve at Jubilee Auction Rooms, Pewsey yesterday. more...

Robbo'S Column

Promotion Saturday would be fantastic

IT WAS a strange feeling in the dressing room and on the way back from Bury because, even though we were happy, we knew MK Dons had won too. more...

Salisbury Business News

Join the club...

THE next Smith & Williamson Business Breakfast Club takes place at the White Hart Hotel in Salisbury on May 3. more...

Andy's work now in print

A MARKETING specialist from Salisbury has published his first book. more...

Take-overs see two grow ever stronger

TWO businesses, one in south Wiltshire and the other in Dorset, have grown rapidly after entering into take-over agreements. more...

Salisbury Children'S Page

No yoke being back at school

HI everyone, and a very warm welcome to the Gang page. more...

Salisbury City Fc News

New kit on display at sponsors' event

SALISBURY City manager Nick Holmes welcomed more than 100 sponsors and guests to the club's Sarum Suite last night for its annual sponsors' evening. more...

Event in the tent with The Cat

SALISBURY City supporters are being urged to book early to avoid disappointment for this year's Event in a Tent. more...

Salisbury City Fc Reports

Newport County 4 Salisbury City 3

FOR the neutrals among the 1,014 spectators at Spytty Park, this match had it all. more...

Salisbury City 3 Fisher Athletic 0

SALISBURY City's hopes of shoring up their place in the play-offs were boosted by the resumption of one of the league's most fearsome strike partnerships. more...

Salisbury Letters

Campaign to scrap council offices is going to continue

CAN I thank all the Journal readers, and residents from around south Wiltshire, who have contacted me over the last couple of weeks. more...

Wheelie bins will not suit everyone

I LIVE in Bower Gardens, Salisbury, a development consisting in the main of small terraced houses. more...

Candidates must commit to resisting unitary move

THE Government has now given approval for the bid by Wiltshire County Council to become the single authority across the whole county to go forward to the next stage, which is a short consultation period with so-called "key stakeholders" and which must be completed by June 22. more...

Salisbury News

Scientist helps find 'fat' gene

A SALISBURY grammar school "old boy" led a team of scientists hailed for discovering a rogue gene which could be partly responsible for the current obesity epidemic. more...

Public shouts 'no' to super authority idea

A TOTAL of 435 people voted in the Journal's telephone poll on the controversial issue of whether Wiltshire's five existing local authorities should be abolished and replaced by a single unitary authority. more...

New term and a new home for pupils

A NEW chapter in the history of Broad Chalke village school started on Monday when the new term began in a new school. more...

Salisbury Rural Focus

Trust's roots are growing stronger

LITTLE more than a month after its formation, the Laverstock and Ford Downland and Watermeadows Trust already boasts more than 60 active members and has created seven action groups. more...

Stand Point Column

I will not fall into the trap of complacency

WHISPER it, but we�re almost there. Years of watching Town have battle-hardened me in to pessimism, but it would take a dramatic change in fortunes for Town and for MK Dons to prevent Swindon claiming automatic promotion now. more...

Stars Appeal News

Nick's riding for Appeal

SALISBURY City Football Club manager, Nick Holmes, is getting in gear for next month's Wilton Rotary Club Cycle Ride. more...

Stfc Headlines

SWINDON TOWN: Williams warns Town not to let Stags do the double

ADY Williams says Town's players should embrace the opportunity to record a rare professional feat on Saturday and he isn't talking about promotion! more...

SWINDON TOWN: Bodin tips Town to erupt

FORMER County Ground favourite Paul Bodin believes his old club have been "dormant" for over a decade but insists promotion to League One could finally wake them from their slumbers. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Louder the better for keeper Smith!

PHIL Smith will find no peace on Saturday afternoon and nothing will delight the goalkeeper more as Town go Loud and Proud for Mansfield's visit. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Beware of the party-poopers

PROMOTION party patience will be required from 10,000 guests tomorrow with Paul Sturrock warning that gatecrashers will be striving to ruin the occasion. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Pair set to play through pain

BATTERED Corr and pummelled Peacock are vital ingredients in the promotion mix and Town boss Paul Sturrock has dropped a heavy hint that he will play his creaking duo against Mansfield. more...

SWINDON TOWN: ‘Time to end 10 years of hurt'

PAUL Sturrock aims to reverse a decade of decline on Saturday by administering the promotion tonic that Swindon Town so badly requires. more...

Swindon Cricket

CRICKET: It's all go for Swindon

Swindon start their 2007 campaign in earnest this weekend when they entertain league rivals Hatherley & Reddings at the County Ground. more...

Swindon Eating Out

The George, Sandy Lane

THE George pub in Sandy Lane, Chippenham, has doubled its trade since reopening in February following a substantial refurbishment. more...

The Bell, Bowden Hill

We were hoping for a warm welcome, after all it was my daughter's 17th birthday and five of us were out celebrating. more...

Swindon Football

HELLENIC LEAGUE: Fisher is staying put

JOHN Fisher has thanked his players and committee for showing their faith in him after confirming he and his assistant Dave Webb would be staying at Highworth for next season. more...

HELLENIC LEAGUE: No regrets for Dryden

TOMMY Dryden has urged his Malmesbuy Vics side to finish the season with no regrets' as they close in on a historic promotion to the Hellenic League Premier Division. more...

SUPERMARINE: 'Worth the hassle'

IT may have been a race against time to seal his Hunts Copse move but, with a play-off push and two cup finals to look forward to, Matt Smith insists it was worth all the hassle. more...

WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: Castrol close in on title

TOP match in the Wiltshire League this weekend is likely to be the clash between the top two sides in Division One AFC Castrol and Pinehurst OB. more...

Swindon General Sport

LONDON MARATHON: Kate after PB

KATE JACOBS will line up for her third marathon on Sunday hoping that she can take another big chunk off her personal best, writes KEVIN FAHEY. more...

LONDON MARATHON: Hunt after seventh title

LOUISE HUNT has dominated the London mini-marathon for several years and will be bidding for another success this weekend, writes DAVE EATON. more...

Swindon Jobs News

New training filters the best to very top

MANUFACTURING staff at Mahle Filter Systems UK were the toast of the company last week as it held a certificate presentation ceremony at its south Wiltshire factory. more...

Swindon Letters

Brown knew the risks involved for pensions

MR WARNER is, as usual, right. We did know about the tax hike, even the advisers of Mr Brown were aware of them, in fact they told him that such a move would be a disaster for the pension funds, which it has proved to be. more...

Spring into the garden with arthritis help

Spring is here - and it's time to get busy in the garden. Gardening is a favourite hobby for many older people, but looking after your lawn, plants and flowers can be difficult if you have arthritis. more...

Meningitis info at hand

I am writing regarding the recent article, Shedding light on diseases in the Swindon Advertiser. On behalf of Meningitis Research Foundation I would like to congratulate Professor Julia Goodfellow and her team at the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council for their progress in combating diseases such as meningitis. more...

No startling revelations in this MP’s log

REGARDING Michael Wills' Log on to see MP at work' gimmick (SA, April 5), why log on to what we already know - what an average MP gets up to? more...

We’ll book inn for later care

With the cost of social care increasing almost monthly and the difficulty of finding either a nursing home, rest home or home care for the elderly, this was suggested by a friend and, once it becomes common knowledge, I wonder how long it will be before they close the gap in the system. more...

Let United Nations take over

AS the ghastly carnage continues in Iraq, when will the brain dead politicians at Westminster realise that unless speedy action is taken to resolve this conflict in which we should never have been involved, further terrorist activity will inevitably occur in the UK? more...

Swindon News

Boot print left on victim's head after attack

A clubber was left with a boot print on his forehead after he a friend were set upon by a gang as they walked home after a night out. more...

Cabbies must take English test

Would-be taxi drivers in Swindon must pass an English language exam after complaints from passengers that drivers do not speak it. more...

New police order to tackle yob gangs

An order banning gangs from the Toothill Village Centre has been introduced after more than 100 crimes were recorded there in the last six months. more...

Pop pin-up looking forward to seeing Wiltshire's ladies

Pop pin-up Simon Webbe said his fans just need to enjoy themselves for him to have a good show. more...

Car crime gang could be cracked

Police may have cracked a gang that breaks into homes and steals cars from the driveways while the owners are asleep. more...

Thieves steal disabled girl's bike

An 11-year-old girl with cerebral palsy is devastated after thieves stole her special needs bike. more...

Low skilled medics not risking lives

A paramedic has defended his colleagues after a television show said patients are being put at risk by low-skilled ambulance technicians. more...

In-store post offices at WH Smith

Swindon-basedWH Smith has said it is to open Post Office franchises within 70 of its 540 UK High Street stores. more...

Pervert strikes four times in one hour

A bike-riding pervert sexually assaulted four women and possibly a fifth in just a few hours in Swindon on Tuesday night. more...

Gang-free zone set up in Toothill

An order banning gangs from the Toothill Village Centre has been introduced after more than 100 crimes were recorded there in the last six months. more...

How could anyone be so heartless?

AN 11-year-old girl with cerebral palsy has been left devastated after thieves stole her special needs bike. more...

Golden couple 'pushed' into marriage

JEAN and Bob Ashton may have been married for 50 years but can remember the day they first met as if it were yesterday. more...

Law firm staff scrum on down for charity challenge

STAFF at a Swindon law firm are getting ready to tackle a new challenge. more...

Vandalised trees won't be replaced

A COMMUNITY stalwart has told residents they have had their last chance after a second bout of vandalism to trees planted to improve the local environment. more...

Man jailed for attack on OAP

A MAN who beat a disabled pensioner with a stick has been jailed for four months. more...

Mental health unit close to completion

THE last brick has been laid on a new mental health unit for the elderly, which will replace the outdated Victoria Hospital. more...

Pop boys McFly promise surprises

MCFLY fans in Swindon are being told to get ready for a real rock and roll show - and one that's full of surprises. more...

Arsonists set fire to rabbit hutch

PHILIP Dunn says he cannot understand why anyone would want to harm his rabbits after their hutch was set on fire. more...

Adver comment . . . Don't let them tear up trees

A COMMUNITY group plants some much-needed trees in a bid to brighten up a neglected area, only for them to be torn down. more...

Smith's takes on post offices

WH SMITH is planning to open post offices inside 70 of its high street stores. more...

Pervert strikes four times in one hour

WOMEN joggers have been sexually assaulted by a man on a bike at two beauty spots. more...

Now you can say 'I choo' at Steam

FINDING the perfect venue for a wedding can prove tricky. more...

German links celebrated with special honour

WHEN Rudolf Ruckert first came to Swindon the railway works were in decline and employment prospects looked bleak. more...

Reg is honoured in tree ceremony

VISITORS from Swindon's twin town planted an oak tree in memory of the man who brought the two places together. more...

Swindon Rugby

RUGBY: Bassett aiming for first leg of double

WOOTTON Bassett's hugely successful rugby season boils down to two games in seven days, starting tomorrow with the county vase final against North Dorset at Devizes. more...

RUGBY: Courtney targets final flourish

SWINDON skipper Jimmer Courtney claims his side are in confident mood ahead of the county 2nd XV Cup final against Chippenham at Trowbridge tomorrow. more...

Swindon Speedway

SPEEDWAY: Swindon Robins 54 Coventry Bees 40 – Match Details

SWINDON: Leigh Adams (3-3-3-3; Mads Korneliussen (2*-2-2*-3-1; Sebastian Ulamek R/R; Charlie Gjedde (2*-1-1; Lee Richardson (3-2-3-2*; Andrew Moore (2-1-3; Tomasz Chrzanowski (0-1*-0-R more...

Times Chippenhem Town Fc

Mings agrees new 12 month deal

MANAGER Adie Mings will remain in charge of Chippenham Town next season, whether the Bluebirds qualify for the Southern League play-offs or not. more...

Mings plans to be positive

ADIE Mings is confident he can carry the burden of expectation on his broad shoulders after taking the Chippenham Town manager's job for another 12 months. more...

Times Features Down Memory Lane

Then & Now - Old fire station, Warminster

Our feature last week centred on the opening up of Common Close. more...

Nostalgia

The photo right, from Ron Brewer, of Trowbridge, shows the devastation caused by a bomb dropping on the town on July 26, 1942. more...

Times Football

Salter completes second century

Keynsham Town 1, Frome Town 6. LEADING scorer Mark Salter bagged his 200th Frome goal last night as the Robins soared to victory over bottom club Keynsham in the Toolstation League Premier Division. more...

Times Music

Blues to die for, rock and folk classics

THE heads-down guitar rock artistry of the late Rory Gallagher and Taste; Gary Moore; Johnny Winter; Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimi Hendrix was the stuff that turned Larry Miller's head and his hands to the guitar at the age of seven. more...

The Gig Guide

FRIDAY APRIL 20 more...

Times Rugby

Lawes quits after big derby win

Cooper-Avon Tyres 0, Trowbridge 46. NICK Lawes has quit his role as Trowbridge captain after guiding the Green Lane club to their highest ever finish in the Southern Counties South. more...

Times Two

My Wiltshire Life - Hector Cortes

HECTOR Cortes, 61, is a retired conductor and author. Born and bred in Gibraltar, he decided to retire in Westbury and has lived in Wiltshire for more than four years. more...

Times Wiltshire News

Council chiefs in war of words

A WAR of words erupted today between council chiefs over plans to create a super authority for Wiltshire. more...

New health supremo appointed

A NEW health supremo has been appointed in Wiltshire. more...

Trowbridge News

Hayley's brother in jail term call

THE brother of Hayley Richards has written to members of parliament to argue life sentences for murderers should mean life. more...

Anger over dead wife's tax letters

THREE years after his wife died, Brian Occleshaw is still receiving letters addressed to her over council tax payments. more...

Crash driver's eight-hour op 'a success'

THE driver seriously injured in a crash on a roundabout in Yarnbrook on Sunday had his legs rebuilt in an eight-hour operation last night. more...

Warminster News

Councillors to discuss flats and shops plan

PLANS for new flats and shops on the site of a former garage in Warminster are expected to move a step forward tonight. more...

Teenage band hit the right note

A BAND from Warminster are rocking the music world after winning Best Band at the final of a major competition. more...

Youths asked to design new centre

YOUNG people from the Warminster area are being asked to help design the town's new-look youth centre. more...

Westbury News

Emily's Miss Teen Queen dream

A WANNABE model is hoping to pull in the votes and book a flight to Barbados to represent the UK in an international competition. more...

Wilbur

BIRTHDAYS!

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

Wiltshire News

Decision on locating new hospital beds deferred

The decision on where to locate beds for elderly people with mental health problems will be made next month. more...

Murdered woman's brother calls for tougher sentences

The brother of Hayley Richards, who was murdered by her ex boyfriend while pregnant, has written to members of parliament to argue life sentences for murderers should mean life. more...

Crash driver's eight-hour op 'a success'

The driver seriously injured in a crash on a roundabout in Yarnbrook near Trowbridge on Sunday had his legs rebuilt in an eight-hour operation last night. more...

Council chiefs in war of words

A war of words erupted today between council chiefs over plans to create a super authority for Wiltshire. more...

Young Voices Section

So gay!

In some parts of the world you'll be called a nasty name. In other parts of the world you'll be executed. One thing's for sure, gay people are victimised wherever they are. more...

Youth Minor League Announcements

League Winners and Runners Up Trophies

The League winners medals and trophies are now ready for collection. The runners up medals are also ready for collection. Please call the League Secretary to arrange a convenient time to collect your medals and trophies. more...

Salisbury Journal Business

Join the club...

THE next Smith & Williamson Business Breakfast Club takes place at the White Hart Hotel in Salisbury on May 3. more...

Andy's work now in print

A MARKETING specialist from Salisbury has published his first book. more...

Take-overs see two grow ever stronger

TWO businesses, one in south Wiltshire and the other in Dorset, have grown rapidly after entering into take-over agreements. more...

Salisbury Journal News

County is among safest to live in

PERFORMANCE figures for Hampshire Constabulary show that Hampshire is among the safest counties to live in. more...

Calling time on career in health

CONSULTANT pathologist and clinical director, Angela Scott, has retired from Salisbury District Hospital after 37 years' distinguished service to the NHS. more...

Candidates enter ballot for parishes

ONLY a handful of parish councils in the New Forest and East Dorset will face elections on May 3. more...

Anger as vandals strike again

VANDALS who have repeatedly attacked a street sign in Ringwood have struck again - this time by moving the entire sign, including the concrete base from out of the ground. more...

Couple fined £4,000 for breaching council notice

A COUPLE from Mere have been fined a total of £4,000 plus £2,000 costs for failing to comply with a planning enforcement notice issued by Salisbury District Council. more...

Public shouts 'no' to super authority idea

Animal rescuers have a busy time

HAMPSHIRE Fire and Rescue's animal rescue team had a busy bank holiday weekend as they were called out to seven incidents across the region. more...

Scientist helps find 'fat' gene

A SALISBURY grammar school "old boy" led a team of scientists hailed for discovering a rogue gene which could be partly responsible for the current more...

Yvonne's marathon hits close to home

AN ENERGETIC woman from Lower Bemerton is taking part in the London Marathon today. more...

Marshals ride to rescue horse

AN ESCAPED competition horse was rescued safely more...

Pledge to fight over rail service

A COUNTY council task group has pledged to continue to press for improved rail services across Wiltshire. more...

New-look £1m Co-op store a national first

SHOPPERS in Fordingbridge will become the first in the country to experience a radical state-of-the-art Co-op after £1 million was spent transforming the town's High Street store. more...

DIY store shuts up shop after 25 years

A QUARTER century of DIY with a smile has come to an end in Amesbury when Logan Homecare closed its doors for the final time. more...

Reward for a life of travel

A FOVANT businessman is the winner of a national lifetime award for his work in the travel industry. more...

Awards success for butchers

TWO Fordingbridge butchers sizzled with success when their sausages won awards in this year's Great Hampshire Sausage, Pie and Ready Meal Competition. more...

Dr Tim runs to help hospices

A DOCTOR from Ringwood has been on a waiting list with a difference - to run the London marathon. more...

Journal is shooting videos too

YOU can now watch, as well as read, Salisbury's news thanks to an more...

Election apathy is winning at a canter

WITH still two weeks to go before the first vote is cast, apathy has already emerged as the clear more...

Mencap looking to the future

AFTER a grey, turbulent year, there are signs of blue skies ahead for South Wilts Mencap. more...

Police team's success

CRIME and anti-social behaviour has fallen dramatically in the Harnham area of Salisbury in the last two months, according to new police figures. more...

Special day celebrated by three generations

ANNIVERSARIES came along like London buses for one Porton family when they celebrated three generations of wedding dates in just four days. more...

Band commemorating Bob's 71-years' service

WILTON Royal British Legion Band has honoured bandmaster and conductor Bob Hardy - who has been making music with them for 71 years. more...

Bakery is now facing a bleak future

AFTER 100 years of supplying villagers with freshly-baked bread, the Landford Bakery has closed and its future remains uncertain. more...

New term and a new home for pupils

A NEW chapter in the history of Broad Chalke village school started on Monday when the new term began in a new school. more...

Secret Garden battle may go to the Lords

CAMPAIGNERS trying to save the secret garden from the council's office development have applied to protect the land by more...

Motorbiker Bette's dream comes true

SALISBURY'S vintage motorcycle enthusiast Bette Barber has been nominated President-elect of the National Vintage Motorcycle Club. more...

Sid's marathon effort for bungalows

PENSIONER Sid Latham is not just more...

Street revamps are given green light

PLANS to improve Salisbury Street and the A345 in Amesbury are to go ahead after receiving support from residents and community groups. more...

Salisbury Journal Sport

Adam defeated on points

THERE was joy and then heartache for Salisbury boxing sensation Adam Grigg, who had to fight twice at Saturday's Western Counties Novice Box-ing Championships in Gloucester. more...

Redlynch youngsters in the nets

REDLYNCH & Hale's youth section begin pre-season training on Friday evening at Redlynch Playing Fields. more...

South Wilts lose friendly opener

THE sound of leather on willow can mean only one thingwhisper it gently, but summer is most definitely on its way! more...

Wheats go Dutch as season ends on a high

WHEATSHEAF Cabin Crew rounded off their league campaign on a high note, making up for the dire start, which kept them in the bottom half all term. more...

Cup returns home

SALISBURY Rugby Club's under 17s successfully defended the Dorset & Wilts Cup chalking up an emphatic 50-0 victory over Corsham in the final. more...

Fordingbridge are promoted

FORDINGBRIDGE Rugby Club secured promotion to Hampshire Divison One with a fine performance, winning 43-6 away to Fawley. more...

New kit on display at sponsors' event

SALISBURY City manager Nick Holmes welcomed more than 100 sponsors and guests to the club's Sarum Suite last night for its annual sponsors' evening. more...

No play-off as Salisbury fall at final hurdle

Mike's at the double as Shrews win again

SHREWTON United's late season success story continued with another comfortable victory away from home, courtesy of an unusual goalscorer. more...

Late goals spoil Robins display

DOWNTON were undone by two late goals at Lymington Town on Saturday, as hopes of an impressive first win in six games were dashed. more...

Nomansland cause cup upset

NOMANSLAND produced a sparkling display to cause a Chalke Cup upset against table-toppers New Inn on Saturday. more...

Newport County 4 Salisbury City 3

FOR the neutrals among the 1,014 spectators at Spytty Park, this match had it all. more...

Salisbury City 3 Fisher Athletic 0

SALISBURY City's hopes of shoring up their place in the play-offs were boosted by the resumption of one of the league's most fearsome strike partnerships. more...

Event in the tent with The Cat

SALISBURY City supporters are being urged to book early to avoid disappointment for this year's Event in a Tent. more...

Lord Bledisloe semi on Friday

ST PAUL'S and Bemerton Heath Harlequins meet tomorrow evening (Friday) for a place in the final of this season's Lord Bledisloe Challenge Cup. more...

Promotion dream is over

Swindon Advertiser News

Knock knock it's the drug busters

POLICE arrested four people in a house where suspected crack cocaine was hidden not far from a young child's toys. more...

Man jailed for attack on OAP

A MAN who beat a disabled pensioner with a stick has been jailed for four months. more...

Mental health unit close to completion

THE last brick has been laid on a new mental health unit for the elderly, which will replace the outdated Victoria Hospital. more...

Pop boys McFly promise surprises

MCFLY fans in Swindon are being told to get ready for a real rock and roll show - and one that's full of surprises. more...

Golden couple 'pushed' into marriage

JEAN and Bob Ashton may have been married for 50 years but can remember the day they first met as if it were yesterday. more...

Arsonists set fire to rabbit hutch

PHILIP Dunn says he cannot understand why anyone would want to harm his rabbits after their hutch was set on fire. more...

Adver comment . . . Don't let them tear up trees

A COMMUNITY group plants some much-needed trees in a bid to brighten up a neglected area, only for them to be torn down. more...

Smith's takes on post offices

WH SMITH is planning to open post offices inside 70 of its high street stores. more...

Adver comment . . . Story with a happy ending

WE said yesterday that we suspected the story of young Rosie Wilkinson's special bike would have a happy ending, and it's a pleasure to have been proved right. more...

Law firm staff scrum on down for charity challenge

STAFF at a Swindon law firm are getting ready to tackle a new challenge. more...

Pervert strikes four times in one hour

WOMEN joggers have been sexually assaulted by a man on a bike at two beauty spots. more...

Now you can say 'I choo' at Steam

FINDING the perfect venue for a wedding can prove tricky. more...

Vandalised trees won't be replaced

A COMMUNITY stalwart has told residents they have had their last chance after a second bout of vandalism to trees planted to improve the local environment. more...

Caring cancer nurse says farewell

NURSES at the Great Western Hospital have said a sad farewell to a "special" woman who was the face of Macmillan and cared for hundreds of cancer patients. more...

German links celebrated with special honour

WHEN Rudolf Ruckert first came to Swindon the railway works were in decline and employment prospects looked bleak. more...

Reg is honoured in tree ceremony

VISITORS from Swindon's twin town planted an oak tree in memory of the man who brought the two places together. more...

Rosie overjoyed to get her bike back

YOUNG Rosie Wilkinson, who has cerebral palsy, is over the moon that her special bike has been returned. more...

Swindon Advertiser Sport

RUGBY: Bassett aiming for first leg of double

WOOTTON Bassett's hugely successful rugby season boils down to two games in seven days, starting tomorrow with the county vase final against North Dorset at Devizes. more...

SPEEDWAY: Swindon Robins 54 Coventry Bees 40 – Match Details

SWINDON: Leigh Adams (3-3-3-3-2-2) 16; Mads Korneliussen (2*-2-2*-3-1) 10+2; Sebastian Ulamek R/R; Charlie Gjedde (2*-1*-1-1-3) 8+2; Lee Richardson (3-2-3-3-0-1*) 12+1; Andrew Moore (2-1-3-2*) 8+1; Tomasz Chrzanowski (0-1*-0-R) 1+1. more...

RUGBY: Courtney targets final flourish

SWINDON skipper Jimmer Courtney claims his side are in confident mood ahead of the county 2nd XV Cup final against Chippenham at Trowbridge tomorrow. more...

CRICKET: It's all go for Swindon

Swindon start their 2007 campaign in earnest this weekend when they entertain league rivals Hatherley & Reddings at the County Ground. more...

SWINDON TOWN: ‘Time to end 10 years of hurt'

PAUL Sturrock aims to reverse a decade of decline on Saturday by administering the promotion tonic that Swindon Town so badly requires. more...

HELLENIC LEAGUE: Fisher is staying put

JOHN Fisher has thanked his players and committee for showing their faith in him after confirming he and his assistant Dave Webb would be staying at Highworth for next season. more...

HELLENIC LEAGUE: No regrets for Dryden

TOMMY Dryden has urged his Malmesbuy Vics side to finish the season with no regrets' as they close in on a historic promotion to the Hellenic League Premier Division. more...

SUPERMARINE: 'Worth the hassle'

IT may have been a race against time to seal his Hunts Copse move but, with a play-off push and two cup finals to look forward to, Matt Smith insists it was worth all the hassle. more...

WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: Castrol close in on title

TOP match in the Wiltshire League this weekend is likely to be the clash between the top two sides in Division One AFC Castrol and Pinehurst OB. more...

LONDON MARATHON: Kate after PB

KATE JACOBS will line up for her third marathon on Sunday hoping that she can take another big chunk off her personal best, writes KEVIN FAHEY. more...

LONDON MARATHON: Hunt after seventh title

LOUISE HUNT has dominated the London mini-marathon for several years and will be bidding for another success this weekend, writes DAVE EATON. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Louder the better for keeper Smith!

PHIL Smith will find no peace on Saturday afternoon and nothing will delight the goalkeeper more as Town go Loud and Proud for Mansfield's visit. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Williams warns Town not to let Stags do the double

ADY Williams says Town's players should embrace the opportunity to record a rare professional feat on Saturday and he isn't talking about promotion! more...

SWINDON TOWN: Bodin tips Town to erupt

FORMER County Ground favourite Paul Bodin believes his old club have been "dormant" for over a decade but insists promotion to League One could finally wake them from their slumbers. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Beware of the party-poopers

PROMOTION party patience will be required from 10,000 guests tomorrow with Paul Sturrock warning that gatecrashers will be striving to ruin the occasion. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Pair set to play through pain

BATTERED Corr and pummelled Peacock are vital ingredients in the promotion mix and Town boss Paul Sturrock has dropped a heavy hint that he will play his creaking duo against Mansfield. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Promotion would be music to Blair’s ears

BLAIR Sturrock's dad drives to games with U2 blasting from the car stereo and the Town striker is confident Saturday will turn out to be a Beautiful Day. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Boss backs share plan

PIRATES sailing into the County Ground makes firm financial sense in Paul Sturrock's eyes and he hopes the sensible majority' share that view. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Return of the Mac

LOU Macari says success is an insatiable taste and the former Town boss hopes tomorrow's clash with Mansfield is merely the start of fresh triumphs at the County Ground. more...

SWINDON TOWN: Dearden’s high-Lee surprised

PARTY-pooper plotter Billy Dearden once sold striker' Lee Peacock for £600,000 and the Mansfield manager has expressed surprise over the player's midfield transformation. more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News

Pickpockets target mum and child

Police are warning shoppers and traders about a gang of pickpockets who have been operating in Chippenham. more...

Jest a proud moment

Magician and conjuror Barry Levey, who entertains at Littlecote House, has become a member of the Guild of Jesters. more...

Town mourns former Mayor

Former Mayor of Marlborough Joan Evans, who died on Sunday aged 75, was a born organiser, said her husband Ron. more...

Scout group faces eviction from hut

A scout group that has a waiting list of nearly 70 youngsters has slammed parish councillors who have failed to support their bid for new premises. more...

Spurned wife of MP slowly rebuilds life

The last time election fever was in the air Sarah Gray was battling cancer and trying to put on a brave face as her husband James waited for the outcome of the poll in North Wiltshire. more...

Low skilled medics not risking lives

A paramedic has defended his colleagues after a television show said patients are being put at risk by low-skilled ambulance technicians. more...

Police swoop on love-split builder

Three days after Rowde property developer Mike Chudleigh was acquitted of assaulting a police officer, his home was raided by police at midnight. more...

Mourners at funeral given parking ticket

Widow Margaret Farnon has spoken of her disgust after a traffic warden ticketed mourners at her husband's funeral. more...

Couple take a hike as bus fails to show

A couple from Market Lavington were faced with a two hour walk home from Potterne at midnight on Saturday when the late bus they were waiting for failed to turn up. more...

Boot print left on victim's head after attack

A clubber was left with a boot print on his forehead after he a friend were set upon by a gang as they walked home after a night out. more...

Road repairs bring traffic to standstill

Roadworks in Marlborough have brought gridlock to the town, producing some of the worst traffic jams in living memory. more...

Probe after death of sight-battle husband

An inquiry has been launched into the care of an elderly war veteran who fought to persuade the NHS to fund treatment for his and his wife's curable eye disease, after he died in hospital. more...

Residents fail to halt pub music

Devizes' first new pub in more than 30 years can offer live and recorded music in its proposed first floor function room, despite objections from nearby residents. more...

Cabbies must take English test

Would-be taxi drivers in Swindon must pass an English language exam after complaints from passengers that drivers do not speak it. more...

Murdered woman's brother calls for tougher sentences

The brother of Hayley Richards, who was murdered by her ex boyfriend while pregnant, has written to members of parliament to argue life sentences for murderers should mean life. more...

Green light for £3m Abbey plan

After a decade of work, the dream of extending Malmesbury Abbey is about to become a reality. more...

Decision on locating new hospital beds deferred

The decision on where to locate beds for elderly people with mental health problems will be made next month. more...

Pole dancers for new town nightclub

Table dancing and pole dancing will be on offer in Devizes at a new nightclub in the former Rising Sun pub. more...

Premier trophy in town club

Manchester United and Chelsea may both be chasing the Barclays Premiership trophy, but on Saturday it will belong to Malmesbury. more...

New police order to tackle yob gangs

An order banning gangs from the Toothill Village Centre has been introduced after more than 100 crimes were recorded there in the last six months. more...

Family race to beat kerbset ban

The uncle of tragic Danny O'Brien faced a race against time to lay a pebbled kerbset on his grave before the rules banning adornments was enforced at the Curzon Street Cemetery. more...

Pop pin-up looking forward to seeing Wiltshire's ladies

Pop pin-up Simon Webbe said his fans just need to enjoy themselves for him to have a good show. more...

Walking to say thanks

Charity walker Graham Jobes is hitting the streets again for the first time in five years to help the hospital that treated his ill son. more...

Town crime reduced

The latest crime figures brought smiles to the faces of Marlborough town councillors this week. more...

Tributes after young mum is found dead

Eight-year-old Dylan Hatt has paid tribute to the "bestest mum in the world" after epilepsy sufferer Tracy Hatt was found dead at home. more...

Council chiefs in war of words

A war of words erupted today between council chiefs over plans to create a super authority for Wiltshire. more...

Hospital decision delay

Health chiefs are still hopeful they will get £17 million from the Government to improve Chippenham Hospital. more...

Leisure centre plan thrown out

The latest plan to save the White Horse Leisure Centre in Calne has been rejected by North Wiltshire District Council. more...

Stunts for church party

Escapologist world record holder Steve Legg will be kicking off the birthday celebrations for the Oasis Church in Chippenham. more...

Car crime gang could be cracked

Police may have cracked a gang that breaks into homes and steals cars from the driveways while the owners are asleep. more...

It Asda be stopped

ASDA's plans for a £25 million store on the edge of Chippenham is set to meet stiff opposition from town councillors tonight. more...

In-store post offices at WH Smith

Swindon-basedWH Smith has said it is to open Post Office franchises within 70 of its 540 UK High Street stores. more...

Thieves steal disabled girl's bike

An 11-year-old girl with cerebral palsy is devastated after thieves stole her special needs bike. more...

Fury as gas bill fiasco is repeated

Livid former prison officer Martin Jones has been sent a telegram informing him British Gas will cut off his supply even after the Gazette stepped in last week. more...

Police reprimanded in paedophile case

Two police officers on duty the night a toddler was abducted by paedophile Craig Sweeney have been reprimanded at a misconduct hearing. more...

Close call for rockers

Malmesbury rock band Stone From Delphi has agonisingly missed out on the chance to open this year's V Festival. more...

Wartime shells in cupboard

When cleaning out someone else's closet you might expect to stumble across a few surprising things - but a pair of unexploded anti-aircraft shells would be enough to shock anyone. more...

Crash driver's eight-hour op 'a success'

The driver seriously injured in a crash on a roundabout in Yarnbrook near Trowbridge on Sunday had his legs rebuilt in an eight-hour operation last night. more...

Boy's drink spiked with drug

A schoolboy from Corsham was rushed to hospital after it is believed his drink was spiked with a mystery drug. more...

Going but not gone

A JACKET and boots worn by the legendary wild man of rock Jimi Hendrix failed to reach its reserve at Jubilee Auction Rooms, Pewsey yesterday. more...

Pervert strikes four times in one hour

A bike-riding pervert sexually assaulted four women and possibly a fifth in just a few hours in Swindon on Tuesday night. more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald Sport

Pirates to invade Town

SWINDON Town chief executive Martyn Starnes has allayed fan fears about the potential ground share with Bristol Rovers. more...

Promotion would cost Corsham £80K

CORSHAM Town chairman John Gingell says the club has ambition but will not risk it's long term future, revealing promotion would cost them £80,000. more...

Marlborough teen shines for England

JAMIE Gibson was stunned after he was awarded England U16 player of the tournament in their four nations triumph. more...

Captain Adams hails team effort

MARLBOROUGH were crowned as Dorset and Wilts Division Two North champions on Saturday after a comfortable 64-12 win over Hungerford. more...

Mings in charge next season

CHIPPENHAM Town captain Iain Harvey has praised the decision to make Adie Mings the club's full time manager. more...

Newlands walks before he explodes

BRIAN Newlands has questioned the attitude of some of the Devizes players after leaving Nursteed Road. more...

Zara to make Badminton debut

HUGH Thomas, who designed this year's Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials cross country course, has told the riders to expect their biggest ever challenge. more...

Gilroy looks to the future

DAVE Gilroy insists Chippenham Town cannot dwell on previous failures when they host Cheshunt on Saturday. more...

Batsmen dominate warm up match

WILTSHIRE started their 2007 season with a friendly match with Corsham on Sunday in a match dominated by the batsmen. more...

Captain Coe smashes try-scoring record

FREE-SCORING Minety finished the season in emphatic fashion, racking up 110 points and only conceding 13 from their two senior fixtures. more...

Cup double for Devizes

IT WAS two out of three for Devizes Hockey Club on a successful Saturday in the County Cup Finals. more...

Bluebirds stick on ticket prices

CHIPPENHAM Town Football Club does not intend to increase the admission prices for next season. more...

Adie will lead us forward

CHIPPENHAM Town chairman Sandie Webb is looking forward to next season with Adie Mings in charge. more...

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