Stories for 10 July 2007

Angling

Stormy weather has the upper hand

Unsettled weather and storms throughout the week kept attendances and catches down last week on the Bristol Water trout fisheries.  more...

Bowls

BOWLS: Devon too strong in Middleton Cup

WILTSHIRE failed to halt Devon's charge into the semi-finals of the Middleton Cup this year.  more...

BOWLS: Second loss for Wiltshire

WILTSHIRE suffered their second defeat of the season in the South West Counties League.  more...

Bradford News

Centenary event for community centre

A CHURCH in Bradford on Avon is celebrating the centenary of its community centre this weekend.  more...

Devizes News

Sunshine and amber nectar

One thing the organisers of Devizes Beer Festival didn't think they would need to worry about at this year's event on Saturday was sunburn.  more...

Pool closed due to breakdown

The swimming pool at Devizes Leisure Centre is currently closed until further notice after a breakdown in the plant machinery.  more...

Con artist steals wallet

A conman stole a wallet after tricking his way into a resident's home by pretending to be working for the electricity board.  more...

Festival News

Call to the weather Gods for fab festival weather

Jazz festival organiser Nick Fogg is hoping that his annual plea to a nun will result in the weather gods smiling on this year's event, that opens on Friday.  more...

Filmreview

Die Hard 4.0 (15) - 7/10

THERE may be less hair (actually, no hair at all), but he's still got the smirk, he's still got the wisecracks, and he's still got more balls than an Umbro factory.  more...

Gazette Film Reviews

Die Hard 4.0 (15)

It takes a 52-year-old, shaven-headed action man with an attitude and a full arsenal of one-liners to whip the summer blockbuster season into shape.  more...

Gazette General Sport

Robins fly clear at the top

DELIGHTED Alun Rossiter watched his side take a commanding six-point lead at the top of Sky Sports Elite League last night – after another one of his now-famous television spats with the match referee.  more...

Big hitting Turner scoring runs for fun

GOATACRE exorcised the ghosts of last week’s cup defeat with a hard-fought victory over rivals Chippenham on Saturday.  more...

Devizes on course for a strong finish

DEVIZES won this low scoring game on run rate and set themselves up for the second half of the season with a valuable 18 point victory.   more...

Bassett defend high total

MALMESBURY left themselves with too much work to do as Wootton Bassett claimed the victory on Saturday.  more...

Dennett's tally fails to deliver for Corsham

A BUMPER 86 from Pete Dennett could not save Corsham from crashing to defeat at Frocester on Saturday.   more...

Head and Carroll provide spark to lift Marlborough

MARLBOROUGH notched up a much-needed victory over National Village Cup experts Marhsfield on Saturday in their fight to avoid relegation.  more...

Biddestone stay in touch with leaders

CENTURIES from Clint Bowyer and Dwaine Perry ensured Biddestone stayed in touch with the leaders.  more...

Positives for Westinghouse in defeat

A MUCH improved Westinghouse pushed leaders Winsley on Saturday despite missing their entire bowling attack.  more...

Gazette In Business

Royal honour for chambers chief

Mike Williams, chief executive of the Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce, was been made an MBE in the Queen's birthday honours.  more...

Pair’s wedded bliss

Partners Gillian Smith and Steven York have got together to offer a unique wedding package in Marlborough.  more...

Firm opens doors to show its skills

Devizes-based agricultural engineers T H White gave customers and local residents the chance to look around their impressive crane division during an open day.  more...

New boss hoping she will clean up

Clean queen Fiona Griffiths has set up her own cleaning business after buying an international franchise.  more...

Open air event is great success

Breakfast al fresco was the order of the day for 20 business people from around the Wootton Bassett area last month.  more...

Chambers win an economic victory

The economic future of Kennet looks brighter after the chambers of commerce persuaded Kennet to have a re-think.  more...

Chamber out and about

An invitation to sample locally made beer was readily taken up by members of the Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce when they visited Moles Brewery in Melksham.  more...

More interest at Bumpers Farm

Finished off last month's article with a comment that by this month there may be occupier names released to go alongside Wickes at the new retail warehouse development on the front of the Bumpers Farm Industrial Estate in Chippenham.  more...

Gazette Swindon Town Fc

New arrivals at the County Ground

SWINDON Town's recruitment drive continued on and off the pitch today.   more...

Gazette Theatre & Arts

REVIEW: Chicago, Bristol Hippodrome

A brief prologue to this slick jazz musical promises murder, mayhem, adultery, intrigue and treachery and much more - all human life, in fact - and it lives up to the promise.  more...

REVIEW: Will You Still Love Me in the Morning?

Western Players, Swindon Arts Centre The Western Players' production of Will You Still Love Me In The Morning? directed by Julia Edwards, was a sparkling tonic which evoked gales of laughter at The Arts Centre, Swindon, last week.  more...

Dramatic way to spend summer holiday for creative teens

A Saturday morning drama school which opened in the Spring is running a series of workshops in the summer holiday.  more...

Gazette Wine Club Offers

Beyond the Classics, £78

For those of you who would like to try something a little different, this case includes four wines made from lesser known varieties - try them and discover a deliciously different world of wine.  more...

Grahamcarter

Say hello to Uncle Val

This week I have been thinking about some of the great questions of our age, including: did Val Doonican really happen and have uncles lost the plot?  more...

Jamie Cox Latest News

BOXING: Nerves will hit Cox hardest

RICHIE Woodhall believes Saturday's big fight night will be more a test of nerve' than anything else for Jamie Cox but is tipping his young protege to pass with flying colours.  more...

Cox will stick with his dream team

JAMIE Cox has vowed to stay loyal to the Richie Woodhall camp for the rest of his career as he prepares for his long-awaited professional debut, writes ANDY CRYER.  more...

Marlborough News

Firm fined over plane crash

A microlight aircraft crashed near Marlborough because unauthorised parts had been fitted, a court in Devizes heard this week.  more...

New Forest News

Agister calls for ponies to be left

HEAD agister Jonathan Gerrelli wants to make sure New Forest visitors get a kick out of their outings.  more...

Salisbury City Fc News

Executive box available for Gloucester friendly

GLOUCESTER City have an executive box (for six people) available to hire for the forthcoming friendly with Salisbury City (Tuesday, July 17).  more...

Salisbury News

Patrolling by pedal power

THEY patrol Amesbury on foot, in cars and on their new issue police cycles - they being the Amesbury neighbourhood police team.  more...

Soldiers remembered

EDWARD, Earl of Wessex was the special guest at Sunday's Drumhead Service at Fovant.  more...

Kris set to make a killing

EXPLODING telephones, pipe-guns, bullets made of teeth, aspirin explosives, and even a gun that shoots around corners - these are just some of the techniques used to assassinate more than 4,000 people and covered in a recently published book by a Salisbury-based author.  more...

Stfc News Headlines

Three players sign, plus two new faces off the field

SWINDON Town's recruitment drive continued on and off the pitch today.  more...

‘We’re all on a level playing field’

COUNTY Ground new boy Craig Easton warns reputations count for nothing as he anticipates a gruelling introduction to life in Wiltshire.  more...

It’s just the tonic for Barry

A FRUSTRATED Barry Corr admits the return of his new Town teammates has injected a sense of excitement' and optimism' into his fight for fitness.  more...

Why not the play-offs?

JAMIE Vincent insists Town can be a "surprise package" next season, claiming intense competition for places should inspire a League One play-off push.  more...

Blackburn signs two-year deal

FORMER Morecambe defender Chris Blackburn has signed a two-year contract at the County Ground.  more...

Swindon Cares New

Swindon Cares set to get a Super kick

SIXTEEN teams will be battling it out to be crowned six-a-side champions as part of Swindon Cares week.  more...

Swindon Cricket

CRICKET: Lechlade edge thriller

LECHLADE breathed a huge sigh of relief after holding off the challenge of a determined Nationwide House in a thrilling clash in the West of England Premier League Wiltshire Division.  more...

Swindon Eating Out

Taste of Bengal, Devizes

Trying to find somewhere to eat on a Saturday night in June was going to be a tall order. And, being preoccupied with the small whirlwind of chaos that is an 18-month-old, my mind had not been focused on booking a table.  more...

Swindon Football

FOOTBALL: Action replay for Mortgage side

SWINDON Mortgages won the Aldbourne FC Champion of Champions six-a-side tournament, winning all their matches without conceding a goal.  more...

Town carrot for Marine

SUPERMARINE'S players have an added incentive to get back into shape this summer ahead of Monday night's friendly with neighbours Swindon Town.  more...

Swindon Letters

Government is making a right hash of things!

IN REPLY to Mr Reeve's letter, I can only apologise if I got my figures wrong. It's just that on my daily travels in the south, it would seem that many are here.  more...

I’ve had my fun before Armageddon

WELL, well, well, life in the 21st century. Wars, murders, muggings, robberies, rapes, child molestings, global warming, pollution of the atmosphere, animal extinction, starvation, pestilence, fraud, cheating, fornication, lack of moral fibre - you name it, we've got it.  more...

A uniform response

I SUGGEST the two protagonists arguing over the uniform and rank of Prince Edward during the Falklands ceremony take a close look at the rings on his epaulettes.  more...

A 20th century look for Steph

WOULD it be possible to update the Monday masthead photograph of blonde Stephanie Tye (SA, I could get to like this trucking, July 2)?  more...

Eating meat’s off the menu

IN answer to P Barker's letter (July 5) concerning his need' to eat meat, the environment and animal welfare.  more...

I’m hale and hearty

I WOULD like to reply to the letter from Peter Barker (July 5) regarding his views on vegetarians.  more...

Swindon Music

M People - Westonbirt Arboretum

JULY 22 2007, TETBURY: Shovel from club band M People gave up his day job as a plumber to become a ful- time musician banging the drum for house music.  more...

Yula Andrews - The Wonderwall Gallery

AUGUST 4 2007, CIRENCESTER: The Wonderwall Gallery in Cirencester is renowned for exhibiting exciting contemporary art but for one evening in August.  more...

Swindon News

Con artist steals bag

An elderly woman had her handbag stolen after letting a man into her home who claimed to work for the electricity board.  more...

Pub fined after food found in filthy toilet

When inspectors swooped on Swindon's Great Western Two For One pub in June last year they found filthy sinks, fridges that didn't shut and staff who had little or no hygiene training.  more...

Motorist tried to entice girl into car

Police want to speak to a woman who witnessed a possible attempted abduction of a nine-year-old girl last night.  more...

Teenager beats bullying with exam success

TEENAGER Amy Evans has proved wrong the bullies who made her life hell.  more...

Adver comment . . . Checks are needed higher up

ANY sympathy one feels over the £22,500 in fines handed to the owners of the Great Western Two For One pub in Shaw Ridge doesn't last long.  more...

Adver comment . . . Timely reminder

INNOCENTLY leaving his car overnight with gas canisters inside led to Paul Studholm having the police turn up on his doorstep.  more...

Pub fined £22,500 for filthy kitchen

WHEN inspectors swooped on the Great Western Two For One pub in June last year they found filthy sinks, fridges that didn't shut and staff who had little or no hygiene training.  more...

Man's gas barbie canisters spark terror alert

WHEN he opened his window to speak to two early morning visitors, Paul Studholme thought he was in big trouble.  more...

Conman takes handbag

AN elderly woman had her handbag stolen by a man claiming to be from an electricity company.  more...

Rail chaos averted

Rail services to Paddington station in London have resumed after engineers fixed a major signalling fault, Network Rail said today.  more...

Duo hoping car goes like a song for Mongolian trek

TWO men from opposite sides of the Atlantic are planning to join forces for a 10,000-mile road trip in an old banger.  more...

Family's farewell to Fred, 101

A CENTENARIAN whose final wish was to see his great grandson's first birthday has died.  more...

Bar owner played recordings without a licence

DINERS at a Swindon Chinese restaurant look set for quieter meals in the future, after a High Court judge banned the proprietor from playing music there.  more...

Show your love for art, says Heidi

SCHOOLDAYS for many people bring back memories of foolish crushes and first loves.  more...

They're all going on a summer holiday

PUPILS at Ridgeway School will be putting on a very summery production.  more...

Richard set to go distance in half-marathon

KEEN runner Richard French has become the first person to sign up for this year's Nationwide Swindon Half-Marathon via the race's brand new website.  more...

Children insist fete tradition continues

A CHILDREN'S fete in the middle of Swindon will carry on an old tradition this weekend.  more...

Bus shake-up

A MAJOR overhaul of Thamesdown bus routes will take place this autumn.  more...

Fears as girl has to escape driver

AN ATTEMPTED abduction of a nine-year-old girl has left parents in shock.  more...

Police and victims say graffiti tagger's sentence was not tough enough

A GRAFFITI tagger who caused more than £19,000 of damage should pay for his crimes.  more...

Phantom graffiti cleaner targets town centre

SWINDON'S phantom graffiti cleaner has moved his campaign from his home area to the town centre.  more...

University bid sparks debate

NEWS that several universities are interested in moving to Swindon has sparked further debate.  more...

Parrots stolen in raid on pet store

BRAZEN thieves used a forklift truck to smash their way into a pet shop before stealing three parrots.  more...

MP joins fight to reunite mother with abducted baby

A SWINDON MP has urged the Foreign Office to help ensure the safe return of an abducted baby.  more...

Scout leader sentenced for child porn charges

A BEAVER Scout master who distributed child pornography over the internet has escaped a prison term.  more...

Youngsters set to keep busy this summer

YOUNGSTERS are being given the chance to take part in a range of activities thanks to a programme from a youth project.  more...

Swindon Speedway

Robins aiming to keep six appeal

TABLE-TOPPING Swindon Robins will be looking to consolidate their six point lead at the head of the Elite League when they visit Lakeside Arena Essex tonight, writes DAVE EATON.  more...

Rosco apologises after outburst

ALUN ROSSITER has backtracked after blowing his top at Belle Vue on Monday night.  more...

Swindon Theatre & Arts

Pygmalion - Theatre Royal

UNTIL JULY 28 2007, BATH: Una Stubbs talks to Flicky Harrison about juggling a busy acting career and being a single mum of three boys.  more...

Times Cricket

Landmark wicket for Bose

FORMER Corsham bowler Ranadeb Bose has taken his first wicket for India.  more...

Wiltshire reach 128 for two at lunch

WILTSHIRE, chasing a target of 395 to beat Cornwall in their Minor Counties championship match at Corsham, reached 128 for two off 34 overs at lunch today.  more...

Times General Sport

Rosco backs ref’s call

SPEEDWAY: Swindon Robins’ boss Alun Rossiter has backed referee Jim Lawrence after the meeting official excluded Andrew Moore in heat four of Swindon’s away match at Belle Vue last night.  more...

League issues come and join us invitation

DARTS: Any team wishing to join the Trowbridge and District Darts League is welcome at the annual meeting at 7.30pm at the Gloucester Road Club on August 6.  more...

Times Rugby

Chippenham away in National Trophy

CHIPPENHAM have been drawn away to Havant in the first round of the EDF Energy National Trophy.  more...

Times Wiltshire News

Walk this way!

A GUIDEBOOK which takes its readers on a 55-mile walk across Wiltshire will be available to buy from Monday.  more...

Last tickets for WOMAD festival

THE last of the tickets for the Wiltshire WOMAD festival are being snapped up in advance of the three-day family event at the end of this month.  more...

Girls' night out for care funds

A GIRLS' night out with the aim of raising enough money to set up and run a brand new service for people with life-threatening illnesses is planned for later this year.  more...

Towns named in property survey

THREE west Wiltshire towns offer some of the best value terraced homes in the country, according to a survey released by Halifax.  more...

13,000 sign post office petition

A PETITION voicing opposition to the closure of any rural post office has been signed by more than 13,000 people.   more...

'I was talking rubbish,' accused tells court

A MAN accused of being involved in a string of raids at post offices and an auction house in Wiltshire has said he was "talking rubbish" when he was caught on tape boasting about the crimes.   more...

Trowbridge News

Show's fun for all the family

ENTERTAINMENT for all the family is at the heart of the West Wilts Show, which takes place in Trowbridge Park later this month.  more...

School's very own Live Earth

MORE than 1,000 people made the most of the good weather on Saturday by enjoying an afternoon at the Mead Primary School's summer fair.  more...

New plan to tackle pigeon problem

A NEW campaign has been launched to tackle Trowbridge's pigeon problem.  more...

Party to raise funds for Bali orphans

A COUPLE are hosting an 80s party on Friday to help orphaned children in Bali keep their home.  more...

Sponsors call for musical costumes

A NEW theatre group for young people is looking for sponsorship to make sure its debut performance looks its best.  more...

Warminster News

Reality TV star judges X Factor content

A TV celebrity was brought in to judge talented teenagers in an X-Factor style competition in Westbury on Thursday night.  more...

Sea lion pups make debut

THE wettest June on record has done nothing to dampen the spirits of Longleat's two newest arrivals.  more...

Man denies Jonpaul murder charge

A 23-YEAR-OLD man appeared in court yesterday over the death of Warminster teenager Jonpaul Preece.   more...

Wessex In Business

Water, water everywhere

Depending how you look at it, the invitation to water dowser George Applegate to speak at last Friday's Wessex Business Breakfast may, or may not have been excellent timing.  more...

Company’s first female partner

Jacqui Bowden has been made partner at chartered accountants Pearson May.  more...

Jobs firm to open office in Poland

Partners Employment is developing its international links by opening an office in Krakow, Poland this month.  more...

Ex-Army man is elected to committee

Peter Blackburn has been elected vice-president of Warminster Chamber of Commerce at its annual meeting.  more...

Carnival-time competition becomes tradition

More than 80 businesses in Melksham are taking part in a competition that has become a regular feature around carnival time.  more...

Five star ratings for Wiltshire businesses

Nearly half of all businesses rated so far under the West Wiltshire Scores on Doors food hygiene scheme have achieved either four or five stars.  more...

Former council leader honoured

Len Turner, manager of the West Wiltshire Economic Partnership, has been made an Honorary Alderman of the London Borough of Ealing.  more...

Land assessment aired at seminar

West Wiltshire District Council has hosted a seminar to discuss its recently completed employment land assessment.  more...

African special

Marlborough Chamber of Commerce held a Gambian-style lunch at the town's Castle and Ball Hotel attended by visitors from Gunjur, Marlborough's link town in the Gambia.  more...

Tips shared on media coverage

Tina Jesson, business speaker, broadcaster, property writer and founder of Home Stagers, home styling and property staging company, was guest presenter at a recent Wootton Bassett Chamber of Commerce business lunch.  more...

Persuasive powers help reinstate town post

THE economic future of Kennet looks brighter after the chambers of commerce in Tidworth, Marlborough and Devizes persuaded the district council to help reinstate the post of economic development officer.  more...

New team delivers the message

A new business has opened in Warminster aimed at helping its clients reach the people that matter.  more...

Solicitors aim to help minimise divorce costs

Six Wiltshire solicitors have teamed up to present a different approach to divorce law that aims to minimise the emotional and financial costs and help keep divorce settlements out of court.  more...

Visitors sample the local brew

An invitation to sample locally made beer was readily taken up by members of the Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce when they visited Moles Brewery in Melksham.  more...

Warminster business park warehouse is well-connected

A factory, warehouse and office complex is on the market to let in Warminster through Dreweatt Neate's Trowbridge office and King Sturge of Bath.  more...

Letting deal finalised

The Trowbridge office of commercial property agents Dreweatt Neate has been appointed by developers Modus to handle jointly with DP Estates the letting of a substantial part of property on the county town's proposed Waterside development.  more...

Country pursuits

An afternoon of outdoors activities is being organised by the Wessex New Business Network on August 10 at Pursuits in Lacock.  more...

President goes on the beat

Andrew Maclachlan, president of Devizes Chamber of Commerce, joined the Neighbourhood Policing Team visiting Devizes town centre businesses to introduce the scheme and learn more about the concerns there may be relating to crime.  more...

Open meeting

Twenty business ate their first meal of the day alfresco when Wootton Bassett Chamber of Chamber of Commerce held a networking breakfast at The Cross Keys in the High Street.  more...

Forum airs economic overview

Geoff Harding, pictured, a member of the Bank of England's regional agency for the South West, was guest speaker at a business forum hosted by the Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce.  more...

Pre-season treat

A programme of site visits sees members of the Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce visit businesses as diverse as a football club and a cement works.  more...

Inland Revenue view on claims for work at home

H M Revenue and Customs have updated the Business Income Manual related to this and it does seem to indicate that many self employed individuals who do some work at home may now be able to make greater claims for tax relief on the costs associated with this.  more...

Narrow win seals the trophy for Megabytes

Warminster Chamber of Commerce has held a successful skittles evening at the Organ Inn, Warminster, which saw LGC Computers team The Megabytes' narrowly take the trophy from reigning champions, the Linnick Group's Chedlanger Champs in a nail-biting finale.  more...

Wiltshire News

Car wrecked in blaze

Firefighters dealt with a car ablaze in Penhill Drive, Penhill, Swindon last night.  more...

Walk this way!

A guidebook which takes its readers on a 55-mile walk across Wiltshire will be available to buy from Monday.  more...

Third year still lucky for fire service

Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service has been awarded the prestigious Charter Mark for the third successive year.  more...

Kennet recycling figures are best yet

Kennet residents are recycling record levels of household waste, according to the latest figures.  more...

Towns named in property survey

Three Wiltshire towns offer some of the best value terraced homes in the country, according to a survey released by Halifax.  more...

Womad News

Tickets running out fast

There are only a few tickets left for the WOMAD festival being held at Charlton Park near Malmesbury.  more...

Salisbury Journal Sport

Executive box available for Gloucester friendly

GLOUCESTER City have an executive box (for six people) available to hire for the forthcoming friendly against a Salisbury City XI (Tuesday, July 17).   more...

Swindon Advertiser News

Conman takes handbag

AN elderly woman had her handbag stolen by a man claiming to be from an electricity company.   more...

Rail chaos averted

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Children insist fete tradition continues

A CHILDREN'S fete in the middle of Swindon will carry on an old tradition this weekend.   more...

Bus shake-up

A MAJOR overhaul of Thamesdown bus routes will take place this autumn.   more...

Bar owner played recordings without a licence

DINERS at a Swindon Chinese restaurant look set for quieter meals in the future, after a High Court judge banned the proprietor from playing music there.   more...

Show your love for art, says Heidi

SCHOOLDAYS for many people bring back memories of foolish crushes and first loves.   more...

They're all going on a summer holiday

PUPILS at Ridgeway School will be putting on a very summery production.   more...

Fears as girl has to escape driver

AN ATTEMPTED abduction of a nine-year-old girl has left parents in shock.   more...

Police and victims say graffiti tagger's sentence was not tough enough

A GRAFFITI tagger who caused more than £19,000 of damage should pay for his crimes.   more...

Phantom graffiti cleaner targets town centre

SWINDON'S phantom graffiti cleaner has moved his campaign from his home area to the town centre.   more...

Adver comment... Why should we pay for this moron?

GRAFFITI vandal Alex Smith took it upon himself to cause more than £19,000-worth of damage with his ugly, witless scrawls.   more...

Adver comment... Help the police

THE attempt to abduct a child is naturally a cue for fear, but it is also a cue for useful action.   more...

University bid sparks debate

NEWS that several universities are interested in moving to Swindon has sparked further debate.   more...

Parrots stolen in raid on pet store

BRAZEN thieves used a forklift truck to smash their way into a pet shop before stealing three parrots.   more...

Swindon Cares set to get a Super kick

SIXTEEN teams will be battling it out to be crowned six-a-side champions as part of Swindon Cares week.   more...

MP joins fight to reunite mother with abducted baby

A SWINDON MP has urged the Foreign Office to help ensure the safe return of an abducted baby.   more...

Scout leader sentenced for child porn charges

A BEAVER Scout master who distributed child pornography over the internet has escaped a prison term.   more...

Youngsters set to keep busy this summer

YOUNGSTERS are being given the chance to take part in a range of activities thanks to a programme from a youth project.   more...

Duo hoping car goes like a song for Mongolian trek

TWO men from opposite sides of the Atlantic are planning to join forces for a 10,000-mile road trip in an old banger.   more...

Richard set to go distance in half-marathon

KEEN runner Richard French has become the first person to sign up for this year's Nationwide Swindon Half-Marathon via the race's brand new website.   more...

Family's farewell to Fred, 101

A CENTENARIAN whose final wish was to see his great grandson's first birthday has died.   more...

Swindon Advertiser Sport

CRICKET: Lechlade edge thriller

LECHLADE breathed a huge sigh of relief after holding off the challenge of a determined Nationwide House in a thrilling clash in the West of England Premier League Wiltshire Division.   more...

Robins aiming to keep six appeal

TABLE-TOPPING Swindon Robins will be looking to consolidate their six point lead at the head of the Elite League when they visit Lakeside Arena Essex tonight, writes DAVE EATON.   more...

Rosco apologises after outburst

ALUN ROSSITER has backtracked after blowing his top at Belle Vue on Monday night.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News

Car wrecked in blaze

Firefighters dealt with a car ablaze in Penhill Drive, Penhill, Swindon last night.   more...

Con artist steals wallet

A conman stole a wallet after tricking his way into a resident's home by pretending to be working for the electricity board.   more...

Con artist steals bag

An elderly woman had her handbag stolen after letting a man into her home who claimed to work for the electricity board.   more...

Pool closed due to breakdown

The swimming pool at Devizes Leisure Centre is currently closed until further notice after a breakdown in the plant machinery.   more...

Sunshine and amber nectar

One thing the organisers of Devizes Beer Festival didn't think they would need to worry about at this year's event on Saturday was sunburn.   more...

Pub fined after food found in filthy toilet

When inspectors swooped on Swindon's Great Western Two For One pub in June last year they found filthy sinks, fridges that didn't shut and staff who had little or no hygiene training.   more...

Swindon schools gain new teachers

Secondary schools in Swindon will this year employ their 50th new teacher trained through a scheme set up to improve teacher recruitment in the town.   more...

Third year still lucky for fire service

Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service has been awarded the prestigious Charter Mark for the third successive year.   more...

Kennet recycling figures are best yet

Kennet residents are recycling record levels of household waste, according to the latest figures.   more...

Towns named in property survey

Three Wiltshire towns offer some of the best value terraced homes in the country, according to a survey released by Halifax.   more...

Firm fined over plane crash

A microlight aircraft crashed near Marlborough because unauthorised parts had been fitted, a court in Devizes heard this week.   more...

Walk this way!

A guidebook which takes its readers on a 55-mile walk across Wiltshire will be available to buy from Monday.   more...

Motorist tried to entice girl into car

Police want to speak to a woman who witnessed a possible attempted abduction of a nine-year-old girl last night.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald Sport

Robins fly clear at the top

DELIGHTED Alun Rossiter watched his side take a commanding six-point lead at the top of Sky Sports Elite League last night - after another one of his now-famous television spats with the match referee.   more...

Big hitting Turner scoring runs for fun

GOATACRE exorcised the ghosts of last week's cup defeat with a hard-fought victory over rivals Chippenham on Saturday.   more...

Devizes on course for a strong finish

DEVIZES won this low scoring game on run rate and set themselves up for the second half of the season with a valuable 18 point victory.   more...

Bassett defend high total

MALMESBURY left themselves with too much work to do as Wootton Bassett claimed the victory on Saturday.   more...

Dennett's tally fails to deliver for Corsham

A BUMPER 86 from Pete Dennett could not save Corsham from crashing to defeat at Frocester on Saturday.   more...

Head and Carroll provide spark to lift Marlborough

MARLBOROUGH notched up a much-needed victory on Saturday in their fight to avoid relegation.   more...

Biddestone stay in touch with leaders

CENTURIES from Clint Bowyer and Dwaine Perry ensured Biddestone stayed in touch with the leaders.   more...

Positives for Westinghouse in defeat

A MUCH improved Westinghouse pushed leaders Winsley on Saturday despite missing their entire bowling attack.   more...

New arrivals at the County Ground

SWINDON Town's recruitment drive continued on and off the pitch today.   more...

Wiltshire Times News

Mum-to-be's GCSE exam drama

A TEENAGE mum was determined to complete her final GCSE exam despite going in to labour the same morning.   more...

Girls' night out for care funds

A GIRLS' night out with the aim of raising enough money to set up and run a brand new service for people with life-threatening illnesses is planned for later this year.   more...

Towns named in property survey

THREE west Wiltshire towns offer some of the best value terraced homes in the country, according to a survey released by Halifax.   more...

School's very own Live Earth

MORE than 1,000 people made the most of the good weather on Saturday by enjoying an afternoon at the Mead Primary School's summer fair.   more...

Bowood finale for Liberty X

POP band Liberty X will perform one of their last ever gigs together in Wiltshire this autumn, it has been revealed.   more...

Centenary event for community centre

A CHURCH in Bradford on Avon is celebrating the centenary of its community centre this weekend.   more...

Man denies Jonpaul murder charge

A 23-YEAR-OLD man appeared in court yesterday over the death of Warminster teenager Jonpaul Preece.   more...

Sponsors call for musical costumes

A NEW theatre group for young people is looking for sponsorship to make sure its debut performance looks its best.   more...

New plan to tackle pigeon problem

A NEW campaign has been launched to tackle Trowbridge's pigeon problem.   more...

13,000 sign post office petition

A PETITION voicing opposition to the closure of any rural post office has been signed by more than 13,000 people.   more...

£10k Pump plan to beat weather

THE organisers of the Trowbridge Village Pump Festival have spent £10,000 on contingency plans in preparation for the weather turning nasty.   more...

'I was talking rubbish,' accused tells court

A MAN accused of being involved in a string of raids at post offices and an auction house in Wiltshire has said he was "talking rubbish" when he was caught on tape boasting about the crimes.   more...

Party to raise funds for Bali orphans

A COUPLE are hosting an 80s party on Friday to help orphaned children in Bali keep their home.   more...

Last tickets for WOMAD festival

THE last of the tickets for the Wiltshire WOMAD festival are being snapped up in advance of the three-day family event at the end of this month.   more...

Wiltshire Times Sport

Landmark wicket for Bose

FORMER Corsham bowler Ranadeb Bose has taken his first wicket for India.   more...

Chippenham away in National Trophy

CHIPPENHAM have been drawn away to Havant in the first round of the EDF   more...

Fun runs at West Wilts Show

Avon Valley Runners are staging a number of family fun runs as   more...

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Rosco backs ref’s call

Swindon Robins' boss Alun Rossiter has backed referee Jim Lawrence   more...

Wiltshire reach 128 for two at lunch

WILTSHIRE, chasing a target of 395 to beat Cornwall in their Minor Counties   more...

  
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