Stories for 27 April 2007

Angling

Melksham angler chases £25,000 prize

MELKSHAM angler Tony Gilbert has qualified for the grand final of the £25,000 winner-take-all Fish O'Mania competition to be held later this year.  more...

Bradford News

Paul shortlisted for prestigious award

AN ARTIST from Bradford on Avon has been shortlisted for a top national award.  more...

Calne News

Off licence fined over under age drinking

A Calne off-licence has been slapped with a fine after being caught red handed on CCTV selling alcohol to an under age boy.  more...

Campaigns Change

We're just nappy to help, say toddlers

youngsters at Westgate Nursery may only be toddlers, but they are already doing their bit to combat global warming.  more...

Chippenham News

Asda plan prompts mixed reactions

Fifty people who will be directly affected by the proposed Asda superstore and new houses at Langley Park turned up to ask questions at a meeting with the developer last night.  more...

Gamers raise funds for teen cancer victim

Computer gamers have raised more than £700 in memory of their friend Daniel Chiles.  more...

Police storm house on gun search

Armed police stormed a house on Station Hill in Chippenham yesterday morning after a tip-off that guns were stored there.  more...

First delivery will prove a milestone for history centre

The delivery of the first document to the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre in Chippenham will mark a major milestone for the state-of-the-art facility.  more...

Chemical alert at house

Firefighters in Chippenham are investigating a chemical leak from a fridge.  more...

Settee blaze sparks house fire

Firefighters were called to a house in Lyneham this lunchtime following reports of smoke billowing from the windows.  more...

Chemical alert resolved

Firefighters investigating a chemical leak from a fridge in Chippenham have now left the scene after deeming the leak non-hazardous.  more...

Family's despair over rare disease

THE family of a Chippenham man who died of a rare hormonal disorder have told of the despair his illness caused before it was diagnosed.  more...

Shop sold alcohol to boy, 15

POLICE have issued a warning to local shops who sell alcohol after a 15-year-old was sold cider and beer.  more...

Chippenham Sunday League News

Porter delivers for Westbury Rangers

WESTBURY Rangers A halted Maud Heath Sports' four match winning run as their 4-0 triumph at Meadow Lane last night saw them close the gap on Premier Division leaders Corsham Centre to three points.  more...

Gazette Chippenham Town Fc

Bluebirds need a stroke of luck

CHIPPENHAM Town need luck on their side if they are going to sneak into the play-offs on Saturday.  more...

Gazette Football

Thomo throws in the towel

PAUL Thompson has confirmed he will quit Devizes Town at the end of the season.  more...

Southbank double within reach

CORSHAM Town are dreaming of a league and cup double after lifting the Wiltshire Senior Cup for the third consecutive year.  more...

Gazette General Sport

High hopes for Badminton

DEVIZES-based eventer Sammi McLeod is in winning form as she makes her final preparations for Badminton, which starts on May 3.  more...

Swindon miss out on bonus point

THE Robins clipped the Eagles' wings in the Elite League A Battle of the Birds last night, although they agonisingly failed to bag the aggregate point by the narrowest of margins.  more...

Gazette Swindon Town Fc

Sturrock launches title attack

PAUL Sturrock has urged his players to look up rather than down as Swindon Town prepare for another promotion party on Saturday.  more...

Latest Golf Headlines

GOLF: Sad start as Wilts suffer 'Royal' loss.

WILTSHIRE'S hopes of lifting the Daily Telegraph Channel League title for the second time took a jolt when they lost their opening match against Glamorgan at Royal Porthcawl, writes Ernie Newell.  more...

Andy new West captain

Twice Hills Wiltshire professional champion Andy Beal is the new captain of the West Region PGA.  more...

Latest Jon Lewis Headlines

CRICKET: Lewis called up to summer squad

SWINDON seamer Jon Lewis has been named in the England and Wales Cricket Board's 25-man performance squad for the summer.  more...

Malmesbury News

Karate instructor appears in court on sex assault charge

Karate instructor Andrew Crawford has appeared at Swindon Magistrates' Court accused of sexually assaulting one of his child students.  more...

Gas explosion claims more houses

It is feared two 300-year-old family homes in Malmesbury will have to be demolished as the result of Monday's explosion.  more...

Marlborough News

Golden couple on crest of wave

Brian and Diana Rossiter who were married in Ramsbury 50 years ago have lived away for most.  more...

Melksham News

Tributes to 'best dad in world'

A 52-YEAR-OLD father died after being knocked down by a motorcycle near Melksham, just hours after watching his beloved Swindon Town go one step closer to securing promotion.  more...

New Forest News

Candle accident leads to devastating blaze

A FIRE accidentally sparked by a child playing with a tea light candle ripped through a caravan and left a trail of devastation in a suburban corner of Ringwood on Saturday.  more...

Prospect @ Home Campaign

Bangers are s-mashing for Prospect appeal

STAFF at public relations agency Vox PR put on their glad rags and got together for a sausage supper this week to raise money for Prospect@Home.  more...

Salisbury City Fc News

Under 18s host Cirencester

CITY's under 18s take on Cirencester Town tomorrow (Saturday) in a South West Counties League match.  more...

Salisbury News

Crazy Daisy makes a home among Friends

FRIENDS Provident UK House in Castle Street may be just an office building to many, but after a female mallard duck set up home there last month the building became a duck maternity ward as well.  more...

More 'feel safe' factor

WILTON residents are being asked to help protect their vulnerable neighbours against distraction burglary and bogus callers.  more...

Funeral parking row

A SALISBURY man has expressed his shock at Salisbury District Council, after they refused to lift parking restrictions in his road for his granddaughter's funeral.  more...

Stfc Headlines

SWINDON TOWN: Taunts drive Roberts on

SOAP star' Christian Roberts has endured some appalling taunts during the current campaign but insists all the booze jibes on his travels have simply served to make him stronger.  more...

SWINDON TOWN: Igoe wants a County Ground return

SAMMY Igoe is anxious for a Swindon Town return in the summer despite being perfectly happy at Bristol Rovers.  more...

SWINDON TOWN: A chance to make history

STAMP your name into Swindon Town history' is the carrot being dangled by Paul Sturrock to numerous promotion heroes in-waiting.  more...

SWINDON TOWN: Corr happy to share spotlight

BARRY Corr may be an exceptional talent' in his manager's eyes but the striker certainly doesn't feel he has made an exceptional contribution to Town's promotion push.  more...

SWINDON TOWN: Sturrock: 'Don't spoil the party'

PLEASE don't spoil the party' is Paul Sturrock's appeal to the travelling Town faithful ahead of tomorrow's trip to Bristol Rovers.  more...

SWINDON TOWN: Brown bids to put the boot in

AARON Brown trusts a boot up the backside guarantees the safe delivery of his footwear today as he bids for Bristol Rovers take two'.  more...

Swindon Boxing Headlines

BOXING: Bharj back with style

Walcot's successful season continued at the Bristol Sporting Club event at Jurys Hotel where they recorded three victories from four contests.  more...

Swindon Cricket

CRICKET: WIlson is handed Swindon chance

SWINDON put the finishing touches to their pre-season preparations this weekend with the belief that their extensive winter training programme is paying dividends.  more...

Swindon Election News

Give those who vote money off council tax

TWO prominent Swindon political figures were given a bright idea from a student as incentives for voting - by offering people cash or money off their council tax bill.  more...

Crime reduction is high on election agenda

CUTTING crime on Swindon's streets will be high on the agenda of parties in the wake of polling day as the town battles to control drug dealing, graffiti and anti-social behaviour in the town centre.  more...

Swindon Football

A Shaw thing?

FINAL specialists Shaw Under 14 will be aiming to pick up their second trophy in four years as the North Wilts Youth & Minor League's cup finals get underway tomorrow.  more...

SUPERMARINE: Josh prepared to play through pain

JOSH Jeffries is prepared to play through the pain barrier as Supermarine's play-off push was given a new lease of life in midweek.  more...

NON LEAGUE: Dryden hopes more than three go up

TOMMY Dryden believes finishing outside the top three won't necessarily kill Malmesbury's promotion hopes, but admits his side face a tough test tomorrow.  more...

WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: Corsham set for double

Highlight of the weekend's Wiltshire League fixtures is the Corsham Print Senior Cup final between Corsham Town and Melksham Town followed by the Fountain Trophies Junior Cup final between Pinehurst Olive Branch and SKS Blyskawica.  more...

CIRENCESTER TOWN: Saunders wants Hards' job

TOMMY Saunders admits he "is waiting by his phone" after Cirencester Town boss Neil Hards revealed Saturday's trip to Stamford would be his last with the Centurions.  more...

CHIPPENHAM TOWN: No pressure for Bluebirds

ROSS Adams believes the Southern Premier League's unpredictable nature could play into Chippenham's hands while insisting the pressure will be off should they sneak into the play-offs.  more...

Swindon Ice Hockey

ICE HOCKEY: Stars of the show in Holland

SWINDON North Stars team returned from an international recreational tournament in Holland victorious.  more...

Swindon News

Man assaulted behind Iceland store

A man suffered head and facial injuries when he was assaulted behind the Iceland store on Swindon's Granville Road.  more...

Full house for injured bobby

Pensioners held a bingo night to raise nearly £500 for a police officer who lost his leg in a motorbike accident.  more...

Four-year-old facing five-mile school trip

A mother is fighting for her daughter to attend one of their six local primary schools - after being allocated a place at one half way across Swindon.  more...

Thief on the run with tortoise

Police are searching for a mystery thief who has audaciously swiped a tortoise in Purton.  more...

A place to remember Katy

SCHOOLFRIENDS of Katy Dean will be able to sit and remember happy times they spent together while they were at school.  more...

Gran tells of her anger at mugging

An 87-year-old grandmother says she is disgusted that she was mugged.  more...

Bangers are s-mashing for Prospect campaign

STAFF at public relations agency Vox PR put on their glad rags and got together for a sausage supper this week to raise money for Prospect@Home.  more...

We're just nappy to help out, say toddlers

YOUNGSTERS at Westgate Nursery may only be toddlers, but they are already doing their bit to combat global warming.  more...

Crime in Swindon shows eight per cent increase

THE number of violent assaults in the town has shot up by nearly 400 in the last year.  more...

On their bikes for breakfast

THE highly acclaimed national cycle to school project Bike It arrived in Swindon this week.  more...

Give those who vote money off their council tax

TWO prominent Swindon political figures were given a bright idea from a student as incentives for voting - by offering people cash or money off their council tax bill.  more...

Crime reduction is high on political agenda

CUTTING crime on Swindon's streets will be high on the agenda of parties in the wake of polling day as the town battles to control drug dealing, graffiti and anti-social behaviour in the town centre.  more...

Residents see red over yellow lines

FED-UP residents have signed a petition to demand parking attendants curb their enthusiasm.  more...

Man faces jail for cannabis cultivation

A Vietnamese man is facing a jail term after being convicted of being concerned in the cultivation of cannabis.  more...

Any1 in the Q?

RECYCLERS in Swindon could soon be able to take advantage of multi-media alert systems to avoid queues.  more...

Adver comment...Hi-tech way to warn of queues

THE idea of using text messages or a web-cam to alert the public to delays at Swindon's recycling centre is an excellent one.  more...

Adver comment...Courageous girl

WHEN Hayley Clements, a teenager in despair, tried to end her life two years ago, she cannot have imagined that she would one day be an inspiration to countless people she had never met.  more...

Swindon Rugby

RUGBY: Wheel turns full circle as Bassett eye big prize

SEEING tomorrow's Southern Counties promotion play-off opponents Tadley back at Stoneover Lane is a tribute to the giant strides that Wootton Bassett have made this season, says club vice-chairman Chris Elias.  more...

Swindon Speedway

SPEEDWAY: Swindon Robins 55, Eastbourne Eagles 38

FORMER world champion Nicki Pedersen proved to be a thorn in Swindon's side at Blunsdon last night.  more...

Times Football

Corsham now dreaming of a double

CORSHAM Town are dreaming of a league and cup double after lifting the Wiltshire Senior Cup for the third consecutive year.  more...

Gover hangs up his boots

KEVIN Gover has hung up his boots after a football career spanning 31 years.  more...

Times General Sport

Sporting starlets take centre stage

SPORTING starlets took centre stage at Seagry School for the North Wilts Small Schools' football and netball tournament.  more...

Golfer’s fifth ace in four years

A WILTSHIRE golfer can hardly believe his luck after scoring his fifth hole-in-one in only four years.  more...

Robins clip Eagles’ wings

SPEEDWAY: Swindon Robins 55, Eastbourne Eagles 38 (Eastbourne won 94.5-93.5 on aggregate). After their somewhat lacklustre display at Eastbourne five days previously, the Robins clipped the Eagles’ wings in the Elite League A Battle of the Birds last night, although they agonisingly failed to bag the aggregate point by the narrowest of margins.  more...

Times Letters

Have your say

DO you, like me, look at what you are recycling in your black box and green wheelie bin on one week and what is so-called residuals which overflow from the grey wheelie bin on the other week, and wonder what the word residual means?  more...

A rubbish idea

I HAVE no doubt that most of your readers are aware of the plan to process our domestic rubbish in a purpose-built plant in Westbury.  more...

Lazy tippers

THERE is a disgraceful act of fly-tipping at the junction of Castle Road, Bratton, with the footpath from Portway.  more...

Call for inquiry

I READ with interest and concern Colin Carpenter's letter in the Wiltshire Times (April 6).  more...

Proud heritage

IT is sad to see the general feeling of dislike towards the new' Polish community.  more...

Put safety first

IN the interests of a safer world could we persuade dog breeders not to continue to breed bull terriers, rottweilers, Alsatians except where they are used for a specific service ie the police dog handlers are expert at channelling Alsatians and other dogs they train.  more...

Names or not?

I WAS reading a letter online regarding why people who write in to your paper are permitted to withhold their names and addresses from the general public.  more...

Thank you all

I WOULD like to thank the people of Bradford on Avon for raising £73.9 during my street collection on April 7 in aid of Compassion In World Farming, a charity advancing farm animal welfare.  more...

Times Wiltshire News

Local election section to launch

THE Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News are launching a dedicated election section on our website from Monday.  more...

Councils pay £32k for super council poll

THE people of Wiltshire are to be asked their views on the proposed unitary authority as the battle between the district and county councils rumbles on.  more...

Historic move for local archives

THE first document will be delivered to the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre next week.  more...

Brakes put on lorry drivers

SEVEN lorry drivers were prevented from continuing their journeys following a police vehicle check last night.  more...

Trowbridge News

Fury over duck pond debris

A MOTHER has spoken of her disgust after finding broken beer bottles on a visit to feed the ducks at Trowbridge Park pond.  more...

Man led to safety after blaze

FIREFIGHTERS led a man to safety from a smoke-filled property in Trowbridge in the early hours of this morning.  more...

Woman starved herself to death

A WOMAN who was suffering from the eating disorder anorexia nervosa along with clinical depression starved herself to death, an inquest heard today.   more...

Warminster News

Couple count cost of windows row

A WARMINSTER couple believe they will lose up to £30,000 off the value of their home after being told they must replace their double-glazed windows.  more...

Little Oliver wins bravery award

A FOUR-YEAR-OLD schoolboy, who is battling leukaemia, received a special award yesterday in recognition of his incredible bravery.   more...

Man in court on murder charge

A 23-YEAR-OLD man charged with the murder of Warminster teenager Jonpaul Preece was remanded in custody by a judge at Bristol Crown Court this morning.  more...

Death crash drivers named

THE two people killed in Tuesday's tragic seven-car pile up have been named this afternoon.  more...

Westbury News

School wins five-star rating

A SECONDARY school and a residential home have both received five stars for food hygiene in recent inspections.  more...

Wiltshire News

Man rescued from smoke-logged house

A man was rescued from a smoke-filled house in the early hours of this morning.  more...

Rise in crime "disappointing"

The number of crimes committed across Wiltshire and Swindon rose by 7% last year, according to latest figures.  more...

Kennet backs Judicial Review over bid to stop unitary bid

Kennet district councillors have unanimously agreed to support a legal bid by a fellow district council to halt plans to create up to 16 unitary authorities in England.  more...

Kennet boss issues unitary warning

The outgoing finance boss at Kennet District Council says a unitary council for Wiltshire would destroy local services.  more...

Murder accused in court

A 23-YEAR-OLD man charged with the murder of Warminster teenager Jonpaul Preece was remanded in custody by a judge at Bristol Crown Court this morning.  more...

Woottonbassett News

Armed robbery suspects in court

THE three men sensationally arrested by armed police at the Prince of Wales pub, Wootton Bassett, on Tuesday have appeared in court.  more...

Young Voices Section

Global warming is coming

I try to do my bit for the environment and I'm sure that many other young people in Britain are doing the same thing.  more...

Youth Minor League Announcements

League Cup Finals Running Order

Friday 18th May Under 17's Castle Combe Colts v Westbury United  more...

Rearranged Postponed Games

Please ensure all managers get a copy of the relevant rearranged game/s. All rearranged games must be played on or before the new date. The list shows the new date with the old date in brackets behind it. If a rearranged game has actually been played forward the result of the match as soon as possible to the Publicity/Fixtures Secretary. If a new date for any of the games below has been mutually agreed by both parties then please inform the Publicity/Fixtures Secretary immediately.   more...

Youth Minor League News

Melksham Park 2nds crowned champions

MELKSHAM Park 2nds have been crowned this season's Under 14s Red Division champions after winning there last game of the season 3-2 against Devizes B.  more...

Salisbury Journal News

New addition to the fleet

TRAINEE pilots at the Empire Test Pilots' School (ETPS) at Boscombe Down will soon be even more prepared for the challenges ahead, after the school announced the   more...

Funeral parking row

A SALISBURY man has expressed his shock at Salisbury District Council, after they refused to lift parking restrictions in his road for his granddaughter's funeral.   more...

Salisbury Journal Sport

Under 18s host Cirencester

CITY's under 18s take on Cirencester Town tomorrow (Saturday) in a South West Counties League match.   more...

Swindon Advertiser News

On their bikes for breakfast

THE highly acclaimed national cycle to school project Bike It arrived in Swindon this week.   more...

Life takes off for suicide bid teenager

AS Hayley Clements lay at the bottom of the Brunel West car park with broken bones and a collapsed lung she was glad her suicide attempt had not claimed her life.   more...

Give those who vote money off their council tax

TWO prominent Swindon political figures were given a bright idea from a student as incentives for voting - by offering people cash or money off their council tax bill.   more...

We're just nappy to help out, say toddlers

YOUNGSTERS at Westgate Nursery may only be toddlers, but they are already doing their bit to combat global warming.   more...

Crime reduction is high on political agenda

CUTTING crime on Swindon's streets will be high on the agenda of parties in the wake of polling day as the town battles to control drug dealing, graffiti and anti-social behaviour in the town centre.   more...

Residents see red over yellow lines

FED-UP residents have signed a petition to demand parking attendants curb their enthusiasm.   more...

Man faces jail for cannabis cultivation

A Vietnamese man is facing a jail term after being convicted of being concerned in the cultivation of cannabis.   more...

Any1 in the Q?

RECYCLERS in Swindon could soon be able to take advantage of multi-media alert systems to avoid queues.   more...

Adver comment...Hi-tech way to warn of queues

THE idea of using text messages or a web-cam to alert the public to delays at Swindon's recycling centre is an excellent one.   more...

Adver comment...Courageous girl

WHEN Hayley Clements, a teenager in despair, tried to end her life two years ago, she cannot have imagined that she would one day be an inspiration to countless people she had never met.   more...

Teenage joyrider crashed firm's car

AN uninsured teenage mechanic who borrowed a company car and then crashed it on a jaunt with his friends told Swindon Magistrates' Court it was a moment of stupidity.   more...

Eighteen taggers are held in graffiti crackdown

EIGHTEEN taggers have been arrested since the start of the Adver's Grass Up Graffiti campaign. Swindon Council says it is delighted with the figure but they say the war on graffiti is far from over.   more...

Bangers are s-mashing for Prospect campaign

STAFF at public relations agency Vox PR put on their glad rags and got together for a sausage supper this week to raise money for Prospect@Home.   more...

Do you recognise this man?

THIS is a man police believe may be behind graffiti in the town centre.   more...

Crime in Swindon shows eight per cent increase

THE number of violent assaults in the town has shot up by nearly 400 in the last year.   more...

Swindon Advertiser Sport

SWINDON TOWN: Brown bids to put the boot in

AARON Brown trusts a boot up the backside guarantees the safe delivery of his footwear today as he bids for Bristol Rovers take two'.   more...

SWINDON TOWN: Taunts drive Roberts on

SOAP star' Christian Roberts has endured some appalling taunts during the current campaign but insists all the booze jibes on his travels have simply served to make him stronger.   more...

SWINDON TOWN: Igoe wants a County Ground return

SAMMY Igoe is anxious for a Swindon Town return in the summer despite being perfectly happy at Bristol Rovers.   more...

SWINDON TOWN: A chance to make history

STAMP your name into Swindon Town history' is the carrot being dangled by Paul Sturrock to numerous promotion heroes in-waiting.   more...

SWINDON TOWN: Corr happy to share spotlight

BARRY Corr may be an exceptional talent' in his manager's eyes but the striker certainly doesn't feel he has made an exceptional contribution to Town's promotion push.   more...

SWINDON TOWN: Sturrock: 'Don't spoil the party'

PLEASE don't spoil the party' is Paul Sturrock's appeal to the travelling Town faithful ahead of tomorrow's trip to Bristol Rovers.   more...

SUPERMARINE: Josh prepared to play through pain

JOSH Jeffries is prepared to play through the pain barrier as Supermarine's play-off push was given a new lease of life in midweek.   more...

NON LEAGUE: Dryden hopes more than three go up

TOMMY Dryden believes finishing outside the top three won't necessarily kill Malmesbury's promotion hopes, but admits his side face a tough test tomorrow.   more...

WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: Corsham set for double

Highlight of the weekend's Wiltshire League fixtures is the Corsham Print Senior Cup final between Corsham Town and Melksham Town followed by the Fountain Trophies Junior Cup final between Pinehurst Olive Branch and SKS Blyskawica.   more...

CIRENCESTER TOWN: Saunders wants Hards' job

TOMMY Saunders admits he "is waiting by his phone" after Cirencester Town boss Neil Hards revealed Saturday's trip to Stamford would be his last with the Centurions.   more...

CHIPPENHAM TOWN: No pressure for Bluebirds

ROSS Adams believes the Southern Premier League's unpredictable nature could play into Chippenham's hands while insisting the pressure will be off should they sneak into the play-offs.   more...

SWINDON TOWN: Timlin - Don't expect any favours Trollope

MICHAEL Timlin credits Paul Trollope with teaching him the art of the holding midfielder but the Town man is not about to say thanks' in the way his old pal would like.   more...

SWINDON TOWN: Better times in Bristol for Pook?

NO-ONE was hurting more than local boy Michael Pook when defeat in Bristol condemned Town to League Two in April of last year, but the Haydon Wick youngster is hoping they can rub someone else's nose in it' in the same city today, writes OWEN HOULIHAN.   more...

SWINDON TOWN: 'Modern fans are fickle' - legend John

County Ground legend John Trollope believes football fans aren't like they used to be', but is confident Town are heading the right way for pulling back the punters, writes ANDY CRYER.   more...

SPEEDWAY: Swindon Robins 55, Eastbourne Eagles 38

FORMER world champion Nicki Pedersen proved to be a thorn in Swindon's side at Blunsdon last night.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News

International honours for chief

Wiltshire's Chief Fire Officer has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to the fire service.   more...

Asda plan prompts mixed reactions

Fifty people who will be directly affected by the proposed Asda superstore and new houses at Langley Park turned up to ask questions at a meeting with the developer last night.   more...

Recycling calendars are on the way

Kennet residents are to receive a new recycling and refuse collection calendar in the post.   more...

First delivery will prove a milestone for history centre

The delivery of the first document to the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre in Chippenham will mark a major milestone for the state-of-the-art facility.   more...

Man assaulted behind Iceland store

A man suffered head and facial injuries when he was assaulted behind the Iceland store on Swindon's Granville Road.   more...

Man rescued from smoke-logged house

A man was rescued from a smoke-filled house in the early hours of this morning.   more...

Kennet backs Judicial Review over bid to stop unitary bid

Kennet district councillors have unanimously agreed to support a legal bid by a fellow district council to halt plans to create up to 16 unitary authorities in England.   more...

Karate instructor appears in court on sex assault charge

Karate instructor Andrew Crawford has appeared at Swindon Magistrates' Court accused of sexually assaulting one of his child students.   more...

Full house for injured bobby

Pensioners held a bingo night to raise nearly £500 for a police officer who lost his leg in a motorbike accident.   more...

Dogs get depressed too!

Dogs and cats get depressed just like humans, Prozac maker Eli Lilly revealed this week.   more...

Golden couple on crest of wave

Brian and Diana Rossiter who were married in Ramsbury 50 years ago have lived away for most.   more...

Gamers raise funds for teen cancer victim

Computer gamers have raised more than £700 in memory of their friend Daniel Chiles.   more...

Four-year-old facing five-mile school trip

A mother is fighting for her daughter to attend one of their six local primary schools - after being allocated a place at one half way across Swindon.   more...

Rise in crime "disappointing"

The number of crimes committed across Wiltshire and Swindon rose by 7% last year, according to latest figures.   more...

Kennet boss issues unitary warning

The outgoing finance boss at Kennet District Council says a unitary council for Wiltshire would destroy local services.   more...

Thief on the run with tortoise

Police are searching for a mystery thief who has audaciously swiped a tortoise in Purton.   more...

Chemical alert at house

Firefighters in Chippenham are investigating a chemical leak from a fridge.   more...

Settee blaze sparks house fire

Firefighters were called to a house in Lyneham this lunchtime following reports of smoke billowing from the windows.   more...

Off licence fined over under age drinking

A Calne off-licence has been slapped with a fine after being caught red handed on CCTV selling alcohol to an under age boy.   more...

Murder accused in court

A 23-YEAR-OLD man charged with the murder of Warminster teenager Jonpaul Preece was remanded in custody by a judge at Bristol Crown Court this morning.   more...

Gas explosion claims more houses

It is feared two 300-year-old family homes in Malmesbury will have to be demolished as the result of Monday's explosion.   more...

Chemical alert resolved

Firefighters investigating a chemical leak from a fridge in Chippenham have now left the scene after deeming the leak non-hazardous.   more...

Police storm house on gun search

Armed police stormed a house on Station Hill in Chippenham yesterday morning after a tip-off that guns were stored there.   more...

Armed robbery suspects in court

THE three men sensationally arrested by armed police at the Prince of Wales pub, Wootton Bassett, on Tuesday have appeared in court.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald Sport

Swindon miss out on bonus point

THE Robins clipped the Eagles' wings in the Elite League A Battle of the Birds last night, although they agonisingly failed to bag the aggregate point by the narrowest of margins.   more...

Southbank double within reach

CORSHAM Town are dreaming of a league and cup double after lifting the Wiltshire Senior Cup for the third consecutive year.   more...

High hopes for Badminton

DEVIZES-based eventer Sammi McLeod is in winning form as she makes her final preparations for Badminton, which starts on May 3.   more...

Thomo throws in the towel

PAUL Thompson has confirmed he will quit Devizes Town at the end of the season.   more...

Sturrock launches title attack

PAUL Sturrock has urged his players to look up rather than down as Swindon Town prepare for another promotion party on Saturday.   more...

Bluebirds need a stroke of luck

CHIPPENHAM Town need luck on their side if they are going to sneak into the play-offs on Saturday.   more...

Wiltshire Times News

Man led to safety after blaze

FIREFIGHTERS led a man to safety from a smoke-filled property in Trowbridge in the early hours of this morning.   more...

Historic move for local archives

THE first document will be delivered to the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre next week.   more...

What do you think of your local park?

A CHARITY has launched the first online satisfaction survey of Britain's park.   more...

Residents' group folds

A RESIDENTS' association in west Wiltshire has folded.   more...

Little Oliver wins bravery award

A FOUR-YEAR-OLD schoolboy, who is battling leukaemia, received a special award yesterday in recognition of his incredible bravery.   more...

Man in court on murder charge

A 23-YEAR-OLD man charged with the murder of Warminster teenager Jonpaul Preece was remanded in custody by a judge at Bristol Crown Court this morning.   more...

Tributes to 'best dad in world'

A 52-YEAR-OLD father died after being knocked down by a motorcycle near Melksham, just hours after watching his beloved Swindon Town go one step closer to securing promotion.   more...

Bowood to host summer fair and show

THE countdown is on to this summer's Bowood Dog Show & Country Fair on Saturday June 9 at Bowood House.   more...

Paul shortlisted for prestigious award

AN ARTIST from Bradford on Avon has been shortlisted for a top national award.   more...

Busy main road gets clean-up

LANE restrictions will be in place from tomorrow on one of the busiest roads in Chippenham so workmen can give it a spring clean.   more...

Woman starved herself to death

A WOMAN who was suffering from the eating disorder anorexia nervosa along with clinical depression starved herself to death, an inquest heard today.   more...

Local election section to launch

THE Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News are launching a dedicated election section on our website from Monday.   more...

Shop sold alcohol to boy, 15

POLICE have issued a warning to local shops who sell alcohol after a 15-year-old was sold cider and beer.   more...

Brakes put on lorry drivers

SEVEN lorry drivers were prevented from continuing their journeys following a police vehicle check last night.   more...

Death crash drivers named

THE two people killed in Tuesday's tragic seven-car pile up have been named this afternoon.   more...

Wiltshire Times Sport

Sporting starlets take centre stage

SPORTING starlets took centre stage at Seagry School for the North Wilts   more...

Gloucestershire Festival launch

GLOUCESTERSHIRE County Cricket Club and The Kings School, Gloucester,have   more...

Golfer’s fifth ace in four years

A WILTSHIRE golfer can hardly believe his luck after scoring his fifth   more...

Family Fun Day opens the season

Salisbury's 2007 season kicks off with its popular Family Fun   more...

Gover hangs up his boots

KEVIN Gover has hung up his boots after a football career spanning 31 years.   more...

Robins clip Eagles’ wings

After their somewhat lacklustre display at Eastbourne five days   more...

  
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