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Stories for 2 April 2007
Angling
Brilliant start at Blagdon
ANGLERS enjoyed another wonderful day's fishing when Blagdon Lake opened on Thursday and Chew Valley continues to fish as brilliantly despite the fresh cold NE winds. more...
Bradford News
Disabled group set for Royal visit
THE Princess Royal will be visiting a riding for the disabled group in Bradford on Avon on Wednesday, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. more...
Pub boss has pollution fines slashed
THE owner of an award winning pub and restaurant who allowed effluent into the River Avon has had his fines slashed by £15,000. more...
Calne News
Leisure campaigners stage sit in
A sit-in protest took place at Calne's White Horse Leisure Centre in the final hours before its closure. more...
Dedicated website to support disabled
A young cerebral palsy sufferer is set to launch a website dedicated to offering help and support to other disabled people in Wiltshire. more...
Easter fun at libraries
There's a fun-packed programme of activities for children this Easter at Wiltshire County Council's libraries. more...
Chippenham News
Two robberies in 30 minutes
Police are appealing for information about two robberies that happened in Chippenham town centre within 30 minutes of each other. more...
Marathon man crosses halfway point
Determined Steve Hunt, 44, said getting halfway through his marathon challenge is fantastic. more...
Service station's £1.5m revamp
A £1.5 MILLION refurbishment to the Moto Leigh Delamere service station on the M4 has now been completed. more...
Chippenham Sunday League News
Winsley in the dock over postponements
PREMIER Division title hopefuls Winsley are facing possible disciplinary action after calling off yesterday's top of the table clash against Corsham Centre. more...
Smith hat-trick boosts Rovers
PREMIER DIVISION: Box Rovers claimed one of the results of the day when they came from a goal down to beat Holt 4-1. more...
New hope for Chippenham Sports and Social Club
DIVISION ONE: Chippenham Sports and Social Club gave their First Division survival hopes a massive boost by beating Coyote FC 3-1 to claim only their fourth success of the campaign. more...
Keeper Jones scores in 11 goal romp
DIVISION TWO: Goalkeeper John Jones was one of seven players from The Ship FC who scored in their 7-4 victory at Sutton Benger which keeps them in second spot in the table. more...
Wheatsheaf boss Belcher makes hay
DIVISION THREE: Wheatsheaf manager Martin Belcher played his first match for two years and inspired his team to a 3-2 win over a stubborn Blue Circle (Sunday) side to move within six points of the leaders, The Southgate Inn. more...
Promotion rivals share spoils
DIVISION FOUR: Pacesetters Bromham (Sunday) followed up their stunning victory over AFC Bell last weekend by becoming only the second team this season to take a point off fellow promotion hopefuls Little George FC who had to come from behind on two occasions before settling for a point from a 2-2 draw. more...
Corsham News
Bonfire sparks barn blaze
Firefighters from Corsham were expecting to be a barn blaze in Easton until midnight tonight after an unattended bonfire spread to 50 tonnes of straw. more...
Fire crews tackle barn blaze
FIREFIGHTERS are attending a barn fire in a village near Corsham this evening. more...
David Howell News
GOLF: Howell slips out of top 20
DAVID Howell has slipped out of the world's top 20 for the first time in nearly 15 months on the eve of the opening Major of the season, the Masters. more...
Devizes News
Help shape the future of your district
Kennet District Council is encouraging residents to voice their concerns about the future of their communities. more...
Gazette Chippenham Town Fc
Winner was well-rehearsed
Bluebirds captain Iain Harvey reflects on another dramatic victory at Hardenhuish Park - a 2-1 win over Corby. more...
Gazette Film Reviews
Sunshine (15)
Three years after his unexpected foray into family films with the festive fable Millions, director Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, The Beach) blazes a trail back to brooding, adult fare with this suspenseful, science fiction adventure. more...
Blades of Glory (12A)
The sequinned, skin-tight Lycra-clad world of men's figure skating provides the unlikely backdrop to the latest raucous comedy from Will Ferrell (Talladega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby). more...
Gazette Football
Winsley shy away from Centre
CHIPPENHAM SUNDAY LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION: Depleted Winsley called off thei clash with title rivals Corsham Centre after being left with just 10 players. more...
Social boys holding on
CHIPPENHAM SUNDAY LEAGUE DIVISION ONE: Chippenham Sports & Social Club gave their survival hopes a massive boost by beating Coyote FC 3-1 to claim only their fourth success of the campaign. more...
Lion continue winning streak
CHIPPENHAM SUNDAY LEAGUE DIVISION TWO: The Horse & Groom lost their penultimate game of the campaign 9-1 at home to leaders British Lion OC, who have won 15 in a row, at a windy Leighton Sports Ground. more...
Below par Southgate tighten grip
CHIPPENHAM SUNDAY LEAGUE DIVISION THREE: The Southgate Inn continue to turn the screw on their rivals at the top. more...
Bromham restrict Little George
CHIPPENHAM SUNDAY LEAGUE DIVISION FOUR: Pace setters Bromham followed up their stunning victory over AFC Bell last weekend by becoming only the second team this season to take a point off fellow promotion hopefuls Little George FC. more...
Gazette General Sport
Wildcats out of play offs
Swindon Wildcats hopes of success in the play-offs are over for another year. more...
World champion at Blunsdon
SWINDON Robins head into the busy Easter schedule with a high-powered home encounter against Poole on Thursday. more...
Gazette Rugby
Corsham one step from championship
CORSHAM are all but mathematically Dorset & Wilts One North champions despite an almighty challenge from third-placed Minety on Saturday. more...
Malmesbury News
Prince attacked over his carbon footprint
Royal sources have confirmed Prince Charles boarded a Royal Flight HS125 at RAF Lyneham near his Highgrove home to take him, wife Camilla and a small entourage of aides to Aberdeen. more...
A gardener’s world at Westonbirt
Garden enthusiasts will discover much more than spring colour if they visit the National Arboretum, Westonbirt during the first week of May. more...
Melksham News
House fire 'started by candle'
FIRE crews were called to a blaze in a house in Bowerhill, Melksham last night. more...
New church allows Sunday lie-ins
A NEW church bringing a fresh and informal approach to Christianity is preparing to open its doors. more...
New bid to stop village yobs
A COMMUNITY group has put forward plans for a youth club in a village suffering with anti-social behaviour from a persistent group of young troublemakers. more...
Hospital unit reduces opening hours
MELKSHAM Community Hospital's minor injuries unit is to reduce its opening hours just weeks after councillors were told nothing would change at the hospital until October. more...
New Forest News
Call for levy on campers in Forest
NEW Forest commoners could get a financial boost if radical plans to impose a levy on campers come to fruition. more...
News
Neighbours meet in A and B Cup final
NEAR neighbours North Bradley Saints and AFC Trowbridge Town Youth Reserves will contest the final of this season's Pied Piper Promotions-sponsored A and B Cup. more...
Pewsey News
Movie star tries cross-dressing for size
Enford's resident movie star Ruper Everett has begun filming the movie remake of St Trinians. more...
Readerspics
Spring
Emma Chapman took this picture of Queens Park in spring more...
Canal
Jaki and Colin sent in this picture of Swindon's canal in Old Town more...
On the shore
Bill Morrison-Bates sent in this picture of a beach scene in Sliema, Malta more...
Salisbury News
Sign confusion proves costly for mother of two
A MOTHER-of-two from Amesbury had a £30 parking ticket slapped on her car for parking in a "mother and child" space, despite having her two children with her at the time. more...
Airfield awarded conservation area status
AFTER seven years of effort, Old Sarum Airfield, on the northern outskirts of Salisbury, has finally been designated a conservation area. more...
Stfc Headlines
SWINDON TOWN: Corr aims to put pal on the Spot.
BARRY Corr loves a tussle with a centre half and tonight's challenge offers a bit of added spice for the amiable Irishman, writes JON RITSON. more...
SWINDON TOWN: Charlie warns old mates
CHARLIE Comyn-Platt is warning his former colleagues not to view Rochdale as a side with nothing left to play for'. more...
SWINDON TOWN: Sturrock hopes to bag a treble
SURPRISING switches have foxed both Imps and Shrews with Paul Sturrock hoping Rochdale will also struggle to adapt to a new-look Town tonight. more...
SWINDON TOWN: One challenge at a time for Phil
PETER Brezovan's capture on a two-year deal clearly makes life more interesting for Phil Smith but the current custodian says such matters are for another day'. more...
Swindon Football
HELLENIC LEAGUE: Bassett are hit for six but Cricklade bounce back
Wootton Bassett Town came crashing back down to earth after they were thrashed 6-0 by Cheltenham Saracens in Division One West. more...
SUPERMARINE: A Chris of life for faltering Marine
CHRIS Taylor could make a surprise return to Hunts Copse within the next fortnight as Supermarine boss Mark Collier looks to freshen their promotion bid up. more...
HELLENIC LEAGUE: Dyton's fury at decuction
ALAN Dyton has accused the Hellenic League disciplinary system of being plunged into "chaos" after his Shrivenham side were docked four points for fielding suspended players. more...
WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: Purton net points
Bottom of the Wiltshire Premier Division, Purton Reserves posted only their third victory of the season when they defeated local rivals Westside 1-0 at the Red House. more...
Smith sees red over injury-time melee
FURIOUS Phil Smith was disgusted Shrewsbury ended the game with 11 players still on the pitch after enduring a bruising finale. more...
Sofi the supplier delivers the ammunition
SOFIENE Zaaboub's ever-improving understanding of the Scottish tongue has enabled him to grasp the concept that draw' is not deemed an acceptable word. more...
Yellow peril hits Jerel
JEREL Ifil is facing an unhappy Easter after referee Mark Haywood cautioned The Beast' for unsporting behaviour in the dying seconds of the win over Gary Peters' outfit. more...
Walsall keep the heat on
Walsall cut Hartlepool's lead at the top of Coca-Cola League Two to five points with a 3-2 win over Accrington. more...
Freeze a jolly good fellow
AN icy dressing room reception greeted Barry Corr despite having cracked home a crucial leveller against Shrewsbury Town at the County Ground. more...
From the dug out
I was very, very pleased with the response we got at half time. more...
Right you are
CHRISTIAN Roberts has been firmly put in his place' by Paul Sturrock as the manager challenges his players to allow daylight through the promotion door. more...
Trust get 'encouraging' update on consortium takeover bid
MEMBERS of the Swindon Town Supporters Trust have been given an encouraging' update regarding the fans consortium proposed County Ground takeover. more...
NORTH WILTS YOUTH FOOTBALL: Badgers in the hunt
North Swindon Panthers extended their lead at the top of the Under 18 Division to four points with a 2-1 win at second-placed Wroughton A. more...
NON LEAGUE: Miller quits
JUSTIN Miller has called time on his Highworth Town career but boss John Fisher insists he deserves "all the credit in the world" for the way he has acted. more...
Swindon General Sport
DUATHLON: Swindon athletes fly the flag
SEAN Trussel rolled back the years at the weekend to help his Esprit team win the Swindon Duathlon relay title at Wroughton. more...
DARTS: Humber-slide
WILTSHIRE are on the verge of being relegated for the second time in three years following a crushing 23-13 home defeat by Humberside, writes DAVE EATON. more...
Swindon News
Father puts family at risk
A father-of-ten who put his family's life at risk after starting a blaze in the garden shed has escaped a jail term. more...
Pubs cracking down on yobs
Pubs and bars in Swindon town centre are calling time on drunken yobs. more...
Dog's miraculous recovery
Gary and Linda Pontin are hailing the survival of their dog Copper a miracle. more...
Vandals rip down steel fencing
Park North has been hit by yet more vandalism as sections of a security fence in Cavendish Square have been ripped down late at night. more...
WHSmith accused over pension cuts
Planned pension cuts at WH Smith will cost employees thousands of pounds. more...
Teenage mother promotes safer sex
A teenage mother promoting safer sex in a town which once had one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates in the South West. more...
Swindon boy terrifies celebrities
A Swindon boy helped launch The London Dungeon's terrifying new ride at a star-studded event in the capital yesterday. more...
Pubwatch plan gets tough with drunken yobs
PUBS and bars in the town centre are calling time on drunken yobs. more...
Dog survives after swallowing 15in stick
GARY and Linda Pontin call the survival of their dog Copper a miracle. more...
Man left with serious fractures after assault
A MAN was attacked and suffered serious fractures as he walked home from a night out. more...
Residents say garages are a death trap
RESIDENTS want a row of garages that have been the target of vandals and arsonists to b e demolished. more...
Work set to start on new look pool
WORK to build a roof over Highworth's open-air swimming pool will start in two months' time. more...
Teenager caught with ecstasy given last chance by judge
A TEENAGER caught with ecstasy tablets and an extendable baton in a quiet residential road has been given a last chance to avoid prison. more...
Diamond couple celebrate big day
BEROL Fiddes never expected to meet her future husband while holidaying in Skegness. more...
Children get on a roll for Easter fun
A CHARITY organised a day of Easter fun for children who have siblings with serious medical conditions. more...
Olympics will bring arts boost
RESIDENTS are being encouraged to take full advantage of the opportunities presented by the 2012 Olympics. more...
Adver comment...Get involved in cultural exercise
NORTH Swindon MP Michael Wills is right to call on all of us to participate in the Cultural Olympiad planned by the Government ahead of the 2012 Olympics. more...
Adver Comment...Law is in order
CONGRATULATIONS to every police officer who picked up a well-deserved award at last night's ceremony in Swindon. more...
Swindon Rugby
Corsham so close after Russell double
CORSHAM are all but mathematically Dorset & Wilts One North champions despite an almighty challenge from third-placed Minety on Saturday. more...
Swindon on the brink
SECOND row forward Nick Brooks is convinced Swindon will return to South West level "a little more streetwise'' if, as seems certain, they are relegated in 12 days' time. more...
Times Chippenhem Town Fc
Bluebirds leave it late again
Chippenham Town 2, Corby Town 1. THE elements conspired against Chippenham Town on Saturday but Adie Mings’ play-off chasing side still had too much puff for relegation-haunted Corby. more...
Times Football
Pearce scores from his own half
Longwell Green Sports 2, Westbury United 2. DESPITE a gale force crosswind, this was an entertaining Toolstation League Division One match with a number of good goalscoring chances and, as with a number of Westbury's draws this season, the result was a fair one. more...
Ranger baffled by poor home form
Elmore 0, Bradford Town 2. PAUL Ranger admits he’s at a loss to explain why Bradford’s away form continues to outshine their dismal record at Trowbridge Road. more...
Kilmurray wins it for 10-man Biddestone
Biddestone 1, Hengrove Athletic 0. VETERAN striker Dave Kilmurray scored the only goal of a forgettable Toolstation League Division One encounter played in gale force winds at Yatton Road on Saturday. more...
Times General Sport
Cracking start to Easter weekend
HORSE RACING: Thursday’s fixture at Wincanton Racecourse marks the start of the long Easter weekend, and with a six strong race card it offers an afternoon of quality, competitive racing. more...
Robins to face World Champion Crump
SPEEDWAY: Swindon Robins, Wiltshire’s Elite League speedway team, head into the busy Easter schedule with a high-powered home encounter against Poole on Thursday. more...
Times Wiltshire News
Teen smokers refuse to quit
UP to 30,000 young people in the South West continue to smoke regularly, despite national attempts to quit, an NHS study has revealed. more...
Report slams diabetes care cuts
POOR health and unnecessary hospital admissions are the price people with diabetes in Wiltshire will pay due to budget and staff cuts in specialist diabetes services. more...
Recycling plea over Easter eggs
WASTE bosses in Wiltshire are asking everyone to put egg-stra efforts into recycling their Easter goodies. more...
Trowbridge News
Bikers deliver egg-cellent gifts
A GROUP of motorbike riders from Wiltshire descended on Bristol Royal Hospital for Children yesterday for the seventh annual Nick's Easter Egg Run. more...
Wiltshire News
Illegal waste carriers to be fined
Businesses which carry waste illegally will now face a £300 fine if caught. more...
Royal visit for disabled group
The Princess Royal will be visiting a riding for the disabled group in Bradford on Avon on Wednesday, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. more...
Candle could have sparked house blaze
Fire crews were called to a blaze believed to have been caused by an unattended candle at a house in Bowerhill, Melksham last night. more...
Award for smoke-free zones
North Wiltshire District Council is to collect a top award today for restricting smoking in the workplace. more...
Former fascist leader's fury over pig claims
Sir Oswald Mosley was so incensed by suggestions he had mistreated his pigs that he applied to the Home Office in a bid to clear his name, secret records released today show. more...
Supercouncil's a leisure threat say authorities
Leisure centres could be under threat of closure if the bid for a supercouncil for Wiltshire succeeds, says the district councils opposed to the move. more...
Give a little egg-stra over Easter
Waste bosses in Wiltshire are asking everyone to put egg-stra efforts into recycling their Easter goodies and they've come up with some gift ideas for those who want a greener Easter. more...
Report slams diabetes care cuts
Poor health and unnecessary hospital admissions are the price people with diabetes in Wiltshire will pay due to budget and staff cuts in specialist diabetes services. more...
Teen smoking crisis
Up to 30,000 young people in the South West continue to smoke regularly, despite national attempts to quit, an NHS study has revealed The report, published by the South West Public Health Observatory, estimated that local children and teenagers between the ages of 11 and 15 are regular smokers. more...
The end for sub-Post Offices in North Wiltshire?
Dismayed, angry and anxious is how North Wiltshire's rural sub-postmasters are feeling about the ongoing threat to their business. more...
Educational trust funds invite applications
The trustees of legacies left by two Wiltshire benefactors to help children and young people are opening the door to this year's round of grant applications. more...
Italian job for youth orchestra
Wiltshire and Swindon Youth Orchestra will be joined by international solo cellist Natalie Clein to perform at two events this month. more...
Motorway improvement
A £1.5 MILLION refurbishment to the Moto Leigh Delamere service station on the M4 has now been completed. more...
Woottonbassett News
Accident woman three-times drink drive limit
A Wootton Bassett woman was nearly three times over the legal drink-dive limit when she ran her car into a traffic island. more...
Young Voices Section
Changing culture
Throughout school we are bombarded with shocking statistics about smoking, alcohol, drugs and sex. more...
A night at the 'Oscars'
As we pulled around the corner into the Club Ice car park, the limos and hummers flashing their lights, we could see the Wiltshire Young Peoeple's Opportunity Fund Oscars was going to be popular. more...
Youth Minor League News
Robson takes Highbury to the top
WARMINSTER Highbury have moved to the top of Under Nines Division Five of the Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News Mid-Wilts Youth and Minor League following their 5-0 away win over Marlborough Town. more...
Swindon Advertiser News
Children get on a roll for Easter fun
A CHARITY organised a day of Easter fun for children who have siblings with serious medical conditions. more...
Olympics will bring arts boost
RESIDENTS are being encouraged to take full advantage of the opportunities presented by the 2012 Olympics. more...
Man left with serious fractures after assault
A MAN was attacked and suffered serious fractures as he walked home from a night out. more...
Adver comment...Get involved in cultural exercise
NORTH Swindon MP Michael Wills is right to call on all of us to participate in the Cultural Olympiad planned by the Government ahead of the 2012 Olympics. more...
Adver Comment...Law is in order
CONGRATULATIONS to every police officer who picked up a well-deserved award at last night's ceremony in Swindon. more...
Family determined to keep son's memory alive
WHEN Carl James was 10 he used to follow his dad Kim to work all the time. more...
Attack victim looked as if he had been in car crash
POLICE say that a man who was attacked after a night out suffered injuries more consistent with being in a car crash. more...
Curry house owner is fined £10,000
A RESTAURANT owner has been fined £10,000 for the filthy state of his kitchen. more...
Residents say garages are a death trap
RESIDENTS want a row of garages that have been the target of vandals and arsonists to b e demolished. more...
Work set to start on new look pool
WORK to build a roof over Highworth's open-air swimming pool will start in two months' time. more...
Teenager caught with ecstasy given last chance by judge
A TEENAGER caught with ecstasy tablets and an extendable baton in a quiet residential road has been given a last chance to avoid prison. more...
Diamond couple celebrate big day
BEROL Fiddes never expected to meet her future husband while holidaying in Skegness. more...
Swindon Advertiser Sport
SWINDON TOWN: Corr aims to put pal on the Spot.
BARRY Corr loves a tussle with a centre half and tonight's challenge offers a bit of added spice for the amiable Irishman, writes JON RITSON. more...
SWINDON TOWN: Charlie warns old mates
CHARLIE Comyn-Platt is warning his former colleagues not to view Rochdale as a side with nothing left to play for'. more...
SWINDON TOWN: Sturrock hopes to bag a treble
SURPRISING switches have foxed both Imps and Shrews with Paul Sturrock hoping Rochdale will also struggle to adapt to a new-look Town tonight. more...
SWINDON TOWN: One challenge at a time for Phil
PETER Brezovan's capture on a two-year deal clearly makes life more interesting for Phil Smith but the current custodian says such matters are for another day'. more...
NON LEAGUE: Miller quits
JUSTIN Miller has called time on his Highworth Town career but boss John Fisher insists he deserves "all the credit in the world" for the way he has acted. more...
DUATHLON: Swindon athletes fly the flag
SEAN Trussel rolled back the years at the weekend to help his Esprit team win the Swindon Duathlon relay title at Wroughton. more...
DARTS: Humber-slide
WILTSHIRE are on the verge of being relegated for the second time in three years following a crushing 23-13 home defeat by Humberside, writes DAVE EATON. more...
NORTH WILTS YOUTH FOOTBALL: Badgers in the hunt
North Swindon Panthers extended their lead at the top of the Under 18 Division to four points with a 2-1 win at second-placed Wroughton A. more...
RUGBY: Marine bounce back for Bowl success
SUPERMARINE Under 14s tasted success at the weekend by lifting the Marlborough Sevens Bowl. more...
RUGBY: Lydiard are on the rise
LYDIARD Millicent Primary School's improvement in TAG rugby continued at the North Wilts Schools Festival at Chippenham. more...
AIR RIFLES: Leaders in shock loss
Stratton RBL provided one of the biggest shock results in the Swindon & District Air Rifle League when they defeated Lambourn B 560-556, only the league champions' third defeat in 14 seasons. more...
NORTH BERKS LEAGUE: Town are sunk
FARINGDON Town failed to reach the North Berks Cup final when they were beaten 2-1 by Lambourn Sports. more...
FOOTBALL: Dorcan girls in a league of their own
DORCAN Technical College salvaged some West Country pride on Sunday by lifting the Football League Under 13's Girls' Cup at the Millennium Stadium. more...
SWINDON TOWN: Fans should give Pook a break
MICHAEL Pook insists he is quite happy to go unnoticed' in Town's promotion drive but Paul Sturrock feels it is time the fans cut the Swindonian some slack'. more...
The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News
Give a little egg-stra over Easter
Waste bosses in Wiltshire are asking everyone to put egg-stra efforts into recycling their Easter goodies and they've come up with some gift ideas for those who want a greener Easter. more...
Swindon boy terrifies celebrities
A Swindon boy helped launch The London Dungeon's terrifying new ride at a star-studded event in the capital yesterday. more...
Royal visit for disabled group
The Princess Royal will be visiting a riding for the disabled group in Bradford on Avon on Wednesday, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. more...
Report slams diabetes care cuts
Poor health and unnecessary hospital admissions are the price people with diabetes in Wiltshire will pay due to budget and staff cuts in specialist diabetes services. more...
Easter fun at libraries
There's a fun-packed programme of activities for children this Easter at Wiltshire County Council's libraries. more...
Teen smoking crisis
Up to 30,000 young people in the South West continue to smoke regularly, despite national attempts to quit, an NHS study has revealed more...
Candle could have sparked house blaze
Fire crews were called to a blaze believed to have been caused by an unattended candle at a house in Bowerhill, Melksham last night. more...
Educational trust funds invite applications
The trustees of legacies left by two Wiltshire benefactors to help children and young people are opening the door to this year's round of grant applications. more...
Award for smoke-free zones
North Wiltshire District Council is to collect a top award today for restricting smoking in the workplace. more...
Two robberies in 30 minutes
Police are appealing for information about two robberies that happened in Chippenham town centre within 30 minutes of each other. more...
Italian job for youth orchestra
Wiltshire and Swindon Youth Orchestra will be joined by international solo cellist Natalie Clein to perform at two events this month. more...
Father puts family at risk
A father-of-ten who put his family's life at risk after starting a blaze in the garden shed has escaped a jail term. more...
Movie star tries cross-dressing for size
Enford's resident movie star Ruper Everett has begun filming the movie remake of St Trinians. more...
Pubs cracking down on yobs
Pubs and bars in Swindon town centre are calling time on drunken yobs. more...
Former fascist leader's fury over pig claims
Sir Oswald Mosley was so incensed by suggestions he had mistreated his pigs that he applied to the Home Office in a bid to clear his name, secret records released today show. more...
Dog's miraculous recovery
Gary and Linda Pontin are hailing the survival of their dog Copper a miracle. more...
Bonfire sparks barn blaze
Firefighters from Corsham were expecting to be a barn blaze in Easton until midnight tonight after an unattended bonfire spread to 50 tonnes of straw. more...
Accident woman three-times drink drive limit
A Wootton Bassett woman was nearly three times over the legal drink-dive limit when she ran her car into a traffic island. more...
Motorway improvement
A £1.5 MILLION refurbishment to the Moto Leigh Delamere service station on the M4 has now been completed. more...
Supercouncil's a leisure threat say authorities
Leisure centres could be under threat of closure if the bid for a supercouncil for Wiltshire succeeds, says the district councils opposed to the move. more...
Marathon man crosses halfway point
Determined Steve Hunt, 44, said getting halfway through his marathon challenge is fantastic. more...
Vandals rip down steel fencing
Park North has been hit by yet more vandalism as sections of a security fence in Cavendish Square have been ripped down late at night. more...
Illegal waste carriers to be fined
Businesses which carry waste illegally will now face a £300 fine if caught. more...
Leisure campaigners stage sit in
A sit-in protest took place at Calne's White Horse Leisure Centre in the final hours before its closure. more...
Help shape the future of your district
Kennet District Council is encouraging residents to voice their concerns about the future of their communities. more...
Prince attacked over his carbon footprint
Royal sources have confirmed Prince Charles boarded a Royal Flight HS125 at RAF Lyneham near his Highgrove home to take him, wife Camilla and a small entourage of aides to Aberdeen. more...
The end for sub-Post Offices in North Wiltshire?
Dismayed, angry and anxious is how North Wiltshire's rural sub-postmasters are feeling about the ongoing threat to their business. more...
A gardener’s world at Westonbirt
Garden enthusiasts will discover much more than spring colour if they visit the National Arboretum, Westonbirt during the first week of May. more...
WHSmith accused over pension cuts
Planned pension cuts at WH Smith will cost employees thousands of pounds. more...
Teenage mother promotes safer sex
A teenage mother promoting safer sex in a town which once had one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates in the South West. more...
Dedicated website to support disabled
A young cerebral palsy sufferer is set to launch a website dedicated to offering help and support to other disabled people in Wiltshire. more...
The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald Sport
Winner was well-rehearsed
Corsham one step from championship
CORSHAM are all but mathematically Dorset & Wilts One North champions despite an almighty challenge from third-placed Minety on Saturday. more...
Wildcats out of play offs
WILDCATS hopes of success in the play-offs are over for another year. more...
World champion at Blunsdon
SWINDON Robins head into the busy Easter schedule with a high-powered home encounter against Poole on Thursday. more...
Winsley shy away from Centre
FOR a second successive week and for the third time this season Winsley postponed a game due to a shortage of players. more...
Social boys holding on
CHIPPENHAM Sports & Social Club gave their First Division survival hopes a massive boost by beating Coyote FC 3-1 to claim only their fourth success of the campaign. more...
Lion continue winning streak
THE Horse & Groom lost their penultimate game of the campaign 9-1 at home to leaders British Lion OC, who have won 15 in a row, at a windy Leighton Sports Ground. more...
Below par Southgate tighten grip
THE Southgate Inn continue to turn the screw on their rivals at the top of Division Three. more...
Bromham restrict Little George
PACE setters Bromham followed up their stunning victory over AFC Bell last weekend by becoming only the second team this season to take a point off fellow promotion hopefuls Little George FC, who had to come from behind on two occasions before settling for a point from their 2-2 draw. more...
Wiltshire Times News
New bid to stop village yobs
A COMMUNITY group has put forward plans for a youth club in a village suffering with anti-social behaviour from a persistent group of young troublemakers. more...
Report slams diabetes care cuts
POOR health and unnecessary hospital admissions are the price people with diabetes in Wiltshire will pay due to budget and staff cuts in specialist diabetes services. more...
Lord Bath to launch new boats
LORD and Lady Bath are to officially name and launch two luxurious new Safari Boats on the lake at Longleat on Thursday. more...
Recycling plea over Easter eggs
WASTE bosses in Wiltshire are asking everyone to put egg-stra efforts into recycling their Easter goodies. more...
Date set for spring festival
THE Melksham 1st annual Spring Festival will take place on May 5 at the Bath Road car park and King George V playing field in Melksham. more...
Service station's £1.5m revamp
A £1.5 MILLION refurbishment to the Moto Leigh Delamere service station on the M4 has now been completed. more...
New church allows Sunday lie-ins
A NEW church bringing a fresh and informal approach to Christianity is preparing to open its doors. more...
House fire 'started by candle'
FIRE crews were called to a blaze in a house in Bowerhill, Melksham last night. more...
Disabled group set for Royal visit
THE Princess Royal will be visiting a riding for the disabled group in Bradford on Avon on Wednesday, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. more...
Pub boss has pollution fines slashed
THE owner of an award winning pub and restaurant who allowed effluent into the River Avon has had his fines slashed by £15,000. more...
Fire crews tackle barn blaze
FIREFIGHTERS are attending a barn fire in a village near Corsham this evening. more...
Bikers deliver egg-cellent gifts
A GROUP of motorbike riders from Wiltshire descended on Bristol Royal Hospital for Children yesterday for the seventh annual Nick's Easter Egg Run. more...
Hospital unit reduces opening hours
MELKSHAM Community Hospital's minor injuries unit is to reduce its opening hours just weeks after councillors were told nothing would change at the hospital until October. more...
Teen smokers refuse to quit
UP to 30,000 young people in the South West continue to smoke regularly, despite national attempts to quit, an NHS study has revealed. more...
Wiltshire Times Sport
Robins to face World Champion Crump
Swindon Robins, Wiltshire's Elite League speedway team, head into more...
Bluebirds leave it late again
THE elements conspired against Chippenham Town on Saturday but Adie Mings' more...
Ranger baffled by poor home form
PAUL Ranger admits he's at a loss to explain why Bradford's away form more...
Kilmurray wins it for 10-man Biddestone
VETERAN striker Dave Kilmurray scored the only goal of a forgettable more...
Pearce scores from his own half
DESPITE a gale force crosswind, this was an entertaining Toolstation League more...
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