Stories for 22 April 2007

Melksham News

Pedestrian killed in bike crash

A PEDESTRIAN was killed last night after a collision with a motorcyclist on the A350 Semington Bypass near Melksham.  more...

New Forest News

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...

Salisbury News

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...

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...

Yvonne's marathon hits close to home

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

Stfc Headlines

SWINDON TOWN: The only way is up for Vincent

LOOK to leapfrog and ditch the Dons' is Jamie Vincent's cry as Town close in on the top two.  more...

SWINDON TOWN:

PROMOTION may well be a serious business, but Blair Sturrock reckons Town are laughing and joking their way towards League One.  more...

SWINDON TOWN: Stratton Bank a lift to fans

PAUL Sturrock and his players hailed the power generated by a heaving Stratton Bank and are hungry to taste more.  more...

SWINDON TOWN: Smith's up to the task

PHIL Smith modestly described his one moment of real drama against the Stags as my job' as he tipped away Barry Conlon's goalbound first half header.  more...

SWINDON TOWN: Corr the apple of Town's eye

TOWN'S own Peter Crouch is an exceptional talent' in Paul Sturrock's eyes as Barry Corr basks in the belief generated by the County Ground boss.  more...

SWINDON TOWN: Players snubbed at PFA awards

TOWN are on the verge of promotion but their players were snubbed at last night's PFA awards.  more...

Swindon General Sport

LONDON MARATHON: Hunt wins again as Zhou targets Radcliffe

Wanborough's Louise Hunt won her seventh - and possibly final - London mini-marathon title.  more...

Swindon News

Child may have started house blaze

A young child playing with matches or a lighter may have started a blaze at a house in Walcot.  more...

Town fans must wait for party

SWINDON Town fans face another nerve-racking week after their promotion party was put on ice.  more...

Cycling sex pest: man arrested

POLICE have charged a man believed to be behind a spate of sexual offences at the town's beauty spots.  more...

Adver Comment... A pat on the back for David

HATS off to kind-hearted David Jackson for raising such a large sum of money for the Prospect@Home appeal.  more...

David's sharing a little kindness

A BUSINESSMAN has raised £10,000 for the Prospect@Home fundraising appeal by selling his shares in Swindon Town Football Club.  more...

Salvation Army marches into new home

THE Salvation Army in Swindon has moved to new premises where it says it will be able to better serve the community.  more...

It was a marathon effort

Four London Marathon runners from the town successfully completed the 26-mile race for their chosen charities.  more...

Classy classics get in gear

A CONVOY of classic cars took to the town's roads in a show of strength from vintage car owners.  more...

Swindon Rugby

RUGBY: Vase victory for Bassett

DAVE Floyd ended both his own and his team's long wait for silverware as Wootton Bassett lifted the Dorset & Wilts 1st XV Vase on Saturday.  more...

RUGBY: Final defeat for Swindon

SWINDON 2nd skipper Jimmer Courtney paid tribute to his side despite their 34-11 Dorset & Wilts 2nd XV Cup final defeat to Chippenham at Trowbridge.  more...

Times General Sport

Free golf lessons on offer

GOLF: Marlborough Golf Club in Wiltshire is holding free golf coaching taster sessions for beginners commencing in May.  more...

Times Wiltshire News

Cash injection for bus service

A POPULAR bus service is to get extra investment and new vehicles as part of a long term improvement plan.  more...

Titanic keys sell for £100k

KEYS belonging to the post room of the Titanic have sold for a record £100,000 at auction in Wiltshire.  more...

Trowbridge News

People power forces bridge rethink

PEOPLE power appears to have won the day to reduce the amount of time Staverton Rail Bridge will be closed.  more...

Wiltshire News

Scambusters Musical Warns Residents

With a rise in the number of scams operated around the country, Wiltshire's Community Safety partnership has funded a tour of Scambusters, a musical produced and performed by a professional theatre company.  more...

Thanks given for support

Marie Curie Cancer Care is issuing a big thank you to everyone in Wiltshire for their support of its Great Daffodil Appeal.  more...

Swindon Advertiser News

Town fans must wait for party

SWINDON Town fans face another nerve-racking week after their promotion party was put on ice.   more...

Police warn: 'Expect a knock at the door'

POLICE raided the home of a suspected graffiti artist and warned others "you could be next".   more...

Driver's all a-twitter over bird poo

UNGRACIOUS birds have caused misery for one Cricklade resident after dropping in on a newly installed cable.   more...

Cycling sex pest: man arrested

POLICE have charged a man believed to be behind a spate of sexual offences at the town's beauty spots.   more...

Adver Comment... A pat on the back for David

HATS off to kind-hearted David Jackson for raising such a large sum of money for the Prospect@Home appeal.   more...

David's sharing a little kindness

A BUSINESSMAN has raised £10,000 for the Prospect@Home fundraising appeal by selling his shares in Swindon Town Football Club.   more...

Salvation Army marches into new home

THE Salvation Army in Swindon has moved to new premises where it says it will be able to better serve the community.   more...

It was a marathon effort

Four London Marathon runners from the town successfully completed the 26-mile race for their chosen charities.   more...

Classy classics get in gear

A CONVOY of classic cars took to the town's roads in a show of strength from vintage car owners.   more...

Swindon Advertiser Sport

SWINDON TOWN: The only way is up for Vincent

LOOK to leapfrog and ditch the Dons' is Jamie Vincent's cry as Town close in on the top two.   more...

SWINDON TOWN:

PROMOTION may well be a serious business, but Blair Sturrock reckons Town are laughing and joking their way towards League One.   more...

SWINDON TOWN: Stratton Bank a lift to fans

PAUL Sturrock and his players hailed the power generated by a heaving Stratton Bank and are hungry to taste more.   more...

SWINDON TOWN: Smith's up to the task

PHIL Smith modestly described his one moment of real drama against the Stags as my job' as he tipped away Barry Conlon's goalbound first half header.   more...

SWINDON TOWN: Corr the apple of Town's eye

TOWN'S own Peter Crouch is an exceptional talent' in Paul Sturrock's eyes as Barry Corr basks in the belief generated by the County Ground boss.   more...

SUPERMARINE: Chesham row rumbles on

SWINDON Supermarine have slammed accusations of skulduggery' as "preposterous" and "outrageous" after Chesham claim they pressured the referee into abandoning their earlier clash.   more...

SOUTHERN LEAGUE: New faces give Collier's men play-off boost

A TRIO of new faces helped freshen up Marine's play-off bid on Saturday, combined with the Southern League's decision to replay the abandoned game with Chesham.   more...

HELLENIC LEAGUE: Bassett set to be good neighbours

PAUL Burke insists "doing favours" is the last thing in his Wootton Bassett side's mind but admits a frantic season finale could play into the hands of Wiltshire rivals Malmesbury Vics.   more...

RUGBY: Vase victory for Bassett

DAVE Floyd ended both his own and his team's long wait for silverware as Wootton Bassett lifted the Dorset & Wilts 1st XV Vase on Saturday.   more...

RUGBY: Final defeat for Swindon

SWINDON 2nd skipper Jimmer Courtney paid tribute to his side despite their 34-11 Dorset & Wilts 2nd XV Cup final defeat to Chippenham at Trowbridge.   more...

WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: Castrol virtually seal title after draw in Division One

AFC Castrol and Pinehurst OB shared the points in a 1-1 draw to hand Castrol the Wiltshire League Division One title - unless they concede 14 goals in their last couple of games, writes RAY BURROUGHS.   more...

SPEEDWAY: Raise you game, oders Rosco

ALUN Rossiter has demanded an instant improvement from his travel-sick Robins at Belle Vue tonight - after slamming Saturday's thumping defeat at Eastbourne as "rubbish.''   more...

LONDON MARATHON: Hunt wins again as Zhou targets Radcliffe

Wanborough's Louise Hunt won her seventh - and possibly final - London mini-marathon title.   more...

SWINDON TOWN: Players snubbed at PFA awards

TOWN are on the verge of promotion but their players were snubbed at last night's PFA awards.   more...

SWINDON TOWN: Rovers and out!

A HELL of a game' beckons for Town at the Memorial Stadium with Paul Sturrock urging his players to grab promotion by the throat.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News

Child may have started house blaze

A young child playing with matches or a lighter may have started a blaze at a house in Walcot.   more...

Wiltshire Times News

Pedestrian killed in bike crash

A PEDESTRIAN was killed last night after a collision with a motorcyclist on the A350 Semington Bypass near Melksham.   more...

Cash injection for bus service

A POPULAR bus service is to get extra investment and new vehicles as part of a long term improvement plan.   more...

Titanic keys sell for £100k

KEYS belonging to the post room of the Titanic have sold for a record £100,000 at auction in Wiltshire.   more...

  
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