Stories for 30 July 2007

Angling

Still waters run deep

THE appaling weather over the past few months could have had severe affect on angling, but despite the heaviest rainfall in living memory anglers have still been able to indulge in their sport.  more...

Sport hold up well in bad weather

DESPITE the heavy rainfall last week trout fishermen continued to enjoy good sport on the Wessex Water trout fisheries.   more...

Cd Reviews

Josh Rouse - Country Mouse, City House

It is hard to tell, throughout this disc, if those are bass drum beats, or the sound of the musicians falling asleep and hitting the floor.  more...

Various Artists - Pitchfork Music Festival Sampler

Pitchfork is an American online music site that is regarded as so critical to an indie band's success that a good or bad rating can kill or elevate sales.  more...

Sea Wolf - Get To The River Before It Runs Too Low

Sea Wolf is a band name for a band that is occasionally put together around singer-songwriter name name.  more...

Scott Matthews - Passing Stranger

Artist - Scott Matthews Album - Passing Stranger Label - Island  more...

Stephanie Dosen - A Lily For The Spectre

Bella Union is rapidly becoming a pretty reliable shorthand for a certain folky alternative excellence, and Stephanie Dosen deserves her place alongside Midlake, Fionn Regan and The Dears.  more...

Alela Diane - The Pirate's Gospel

Singer-songwriter albums are not always relaxing affairs, and, unlike Stephanie Dosen, Alela Diane takes the Cat Power direct tension, rather than Chan Marshall's voice.  more...

Chippenham News

Tanning booth pervert faces jail

Tanning studio pervert Stephen Strange has been warned he could be jailed after admitting leering at a woman as she lay on a sun bed.  more...

Jail threat for sun bed pervert

TANNING studio pervert Stephen Strange has been warned he could be jailed after admitting leering at a woman as she lay on a sun bed.  more...

Chippenham Sunday League News

Top duo join Kings Arms

KINGS Arms, Market Lavington, have captured the impressive signings of Matt Mundy and Jonathan Emm from near neighbours Potterne.  more...

AFC Grapes pull out of league

AFC GRAPES (formerly AFC Pilot) have withdrawn from the Third Division of the Robson Taylor, Chippenham Sunday League because of a lack of players.  more...

Chippsun News

Just weeks to go

After what seems a very short break the teams from the newly-sponsored Robson Taylor Chippenham Sunday League are just a few weeks away from kicking off the League's 42nd season.  more...

Fight for top spot

When the league starts on September 2 Premier Division champions Corsham Centre need to remain unbeaten in their first four matches to stretch their unbeaten league run to an incredible 100 games.  more...

The struggle to stay up

North Star A had a couple of years in the top flight before they suffered relegation at the end of the 1999/2000 season.  more...

Devizes News

Horse put down after road smash

A horse involved in a horrific road accident in Potterne yesterday morning has been put down.  more...

Majorettes clean up at contest

Members of Devizes Dazzlers Dance and Twirling troupe travelled to Wellington in Somerset this month for the National Association of Majorettes National Championships.  more...

Entertainments

Pastoral idyll

A FASCINATING exhibition of art, inspired by W H Hudson's classic work A Shepherd's Life, is currently on display at Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum in the Cathedral Close.  more...

Barn setting for Handel opera at its most divine

BEAUTIFUL music by Handel accompanies Ovid's tale of gods and mortals flirting with love, lust, jealousy and immortality in the composer's oratorio Semele, being performed by Winterbourne Opera this week.  more...

Flooding

Meeting to discuss way forward

Residents will meet water authority officials to discuss ways forward after this month's flooding.  more...

Flood

Thyme Close in Pembroke Park, with 6ft water. Photo sent in by Nicci Gee.  more...

Gazette Food And Drink

Recipe - Seared steak, mago and radish salad

Salads are the stars of summer and nowadays there's a combination of flavours to suit every taste.  more...

Gazette Football

New defender handed captaincy

DEVIZES Town have secured the services of three more new players for the coming season – and announced their new captain.  more...

Gazette General Sport

Victor dedicates victory to friend Ollie

VICTOR Cox lived up to his promise by winning the Fowlers Superbike Grand National at Castle Combe for Ollie Bridewell on Saturday.  more...

Robins switch Elite fixtures

ALUN Rossiter has heaped praise on his fellow speedway promoters after Belle Vue replaced Eastbourne as Robins’ Elite League opponents for this Thursday’s meeting at Blunsdon.  more...

Main event for county youngsters

TWO of Wiltshire's brightest golfing stars swing into action today at the English Amateur Championships in Kent.   more...

Weekend cricket review

SWINDON’S Glos/Wilts Division title hopes were dented by a dramatic home batting collapse at the County Ground on Saturday.   more...

Gazette Swindon Town Fc

Town old boys could make a return

FORMER Town favourites Lukas Jutkiewicz and Lee Holmes are at the top of Paul Sturrock’s wish-list after the Town boss revealed he expects the transfer ‘green light’ in the next couple of days.  more...

Journal Features

Carnival smiles all round

As South American Mardi Gras chased away the clouds in south Wiltshire last week, Lesley Bates joined the salsa-stepping throng  more...

Latest Golf Headlines

Local pair seek national glory

TWO of Swindon's brightest golfing stars swing into action today at the English Amateur Championships in Kent.  more...

Malmesbury News

WOMAD crime levels low

The crime rate at this year's WOMAD festival was an impressive third lower than in previous years.  more...

Melksham News

Naked ambition of photographer

A PHOTOGRAPHER is offering ordinary women the chance to look extraordinary in a nude picture of themselves.  more...

Readerspics

Sunset

Sundown at Coate Water Country Park. Photo sent in by Bob Horton.  more...

Rainbow

This picture was taken by Rachel Spencer-Matthews from her garden in Omdurman Street, Ferndale.  more...

Salisbury Business News

Three top signings for holiday centre

SANDY Balls Holiday Centre near Fordingbridge has made a number of new appointments, and celebrated the opening of its new bistro and spa.  more...

Salisbury City Fc News

Holmes happy with Wimbledon contest

JUST over a thousand spectators were at the Ray Mac for Salisbury City's pre-season friendly with AFC Wimbledon on Saturday.  more...

City team for Chippenham trip

SALISBURY City's team for tonight's friendly away at Chippenham Town will be selected from: Clarke, Peck, Weedon, Richards, Bond, Barnes, Beswetherick, Tillen, Holgate, Campbell, Barron, Herring, Clay, Feeney, Stead and Eastham.  more...

Salisbury City Fc Reports

Training with Tommy...

SALISBURY City's players were back training last night in readiness for their Blue Square Premier campaign.  more...

Salisbury Letters

Car exclusion shows limits of the Vision

THE Salisbury Vision is flawed for one simple reason - it's not car-friendly.  more...

Action needs to be taken to protect the vulnerable

THIS is not a letter begging for money, it is a letter asking for support from the readers of the Journal, local people who care and are supportive of their community.  more...

Salisbury News

Elderly receive massive grant

WILTSHIRE County Council has secured a £460,000 grant to help improve the quality of life for people living in local residential and nursing homes.  more...

Funding for Trust reaches £100,000

A FUND launched by a Salisbury company after one of its employees suffered a horrifying accident has reached more than £100,000.  more...

Science park plan would create jobs

A PLANNING application has been submitted to Salisbury District Council for a new science park at Porton Down.  more...

Stephanietye

Reverse psychology?

MEN are forever moaning about women drivers and how bad we are. But in my experience it seems to be the male of the species which causes more of the problems on the roads.  more...

Stfc News Headlines

Sturrock nearly back in business

FORMER Town favourites Lukas Jutkiewicz and Lee Holmes are at the top of Paul Sturrock's wish-list after the Town boss revealed he expects the transfer green light' in the next couple of days.  more...

PSG striker impresses fans but Sturrock not excited by Town trial game

PARIS Saint Germain striker Greg Akcelrod won over the County Ground fans yesterday but going by Paul Sturrock's reaction the Frenchman should not start house hunting in Swindon just yet.  more...

Swindon Town's Football Open Day

SWINDON Town fans had a rare opportunity to vote for new players to join the club during a trial at the County Ground.  more...

Swindon Eating Out

True Heart Inn, Bishopstone

There are two pubs in Bishopstone, and I have to confess that our original intention was to eat at the other one. Our plans were scuppered when it turned out the Royal Oak wasn't serving food that evening, but the barman kindly pointed us in the direction of the True Heart, just around the corner.  more...

Swindon Letters

Restoring canal is a backward step

WITH reference to the new Swindon regeneration plan, I now know that a feasibility study is being done right now on re-opening the canal in Swindon town.  more...

THANK you all for your kind donations for the Sea Cadets 70th Anniversary Summer Ball.

THANK you all for your kind donations for the Sea Cadets 70th Anniversary Summer Ball.  more...

Ministers admit foolish behaviour

LIBERALISM weakens autocratic power and strengthens the democratic state. Private life is more truly private while public life, the practice of government, becomes more open.  more...

Strange logic

RECENT news states the Scarborough and North East Yorkshire NHS Trust is cutting over a third of its staff of doctors, nurses, porters, cleaners etc, and wards will be shut.  more...

Time for PM to be the green man of Europe

I AM one of those who thinks there are two groups of people who can have the biggest influence on climate change.  more...

Serving a volley to the council

An open letter to Swindon Council through the Swindon Advertiser. SO Wimbledon is over for another year and the search for a new British singles champion is already forgotten and the newspaper back pages are full of football.  more...

Put the brakes on bus cutback

I AGREE with the concerns of your correspondent in Wednesday's July 25 Advertiser, regarding the changes to bus services.  more...

Home buying heartache

BUYING a home is probably the most important and complex purchase we will make in our lifetime, which is why if something goes wrong in the process or after completion it can cause severe emotional distress and upset.  more...

Swindon Motors News

Footballer starts up Streamline Autotraders

FORMER Thatcham Town captain Sion Howard has stepped into the motor trade.  more...

Swindon News

Police hunting van sex attacker

Police are hunting a man with a silver or blue panel van suspected of carrrying out a prolonged sex assault.  more...

Billie delays wedding

Swindon star Billie Piper has put back plans to wed actor Laurence Fox after pals urged her not to rush into marriage again.  more...

Man admits knifing friend in schizophrenic rage

A man has pleaded guilty to murdering one of his friends.  more...

Row over hospital parking price hike

Hospital users have pleaded with the Great Western Hospital not to raise parking charges by up to 67 per cent.  more...

What a jumbo event!

Thousands of Swindon residents flocked to Old Town Gardens to take in the sights, sounds and smells of this year's Mela.  more...

Fire in former pub

Six fire engines were called to a derelict pub this afternoon.  more...

Now Chalky dons boots for legends' fundraiser

A FOOTBALL legend has offered his support for a charity match.  more...

Drivers told: don't touch a drop

SUMMER revellers are being warned against getting behind the wheel of a car after drinking.  more...

Hospital's parking hike is 'fee too far'

HOSPITAL users have pleaded with the Great Western Hospital not to raise parking charges by up to 67 per cent.  more...

Adver comment... Speak up over park fees

FOR several years the Great Western Hospital has argued it has sky-high all-day parking rates to deter town centre commuters from using it as a park and ride.  more...

Adver comment... What a weekend

WHAT a weekend that was! Whether you were one of the thousands who went to the Mela, to Womad, Swindon Town's open day or the fundraising Relay for Life, we hope you enjoyed yourself.  more...

How did it happen?

RESIDENTS will meet water authority officials to discuss ways forward after this month's flooding.  more...

Students can now go green

A RECYCLING firm has stepped in to help Wroughton school children find out more about recycling - saving their school hundreds of pounds.  more...

Alan and Steve join the Legends

TWO lucky Town supporters are under pressure to impress Swindon greats at the County Ground Legends game.  more...

Car crashes into tree after swerving to avoid Metro

A FEMALE driver had to be cut from her car after crashing into a tree.  more...

Chemist has prescription for success

A chemist is celebrating 20 years of helping people in Wootton Bassett.  more...

New group keeps elderly in touch

ELDERLY residents who seldom leave their homes have been thrown a lifeline with the launch of a new group.  more...

Dome's drinks licence bid raises concerns

A COMMUNITY centre manager has defended the venue's attempt to secure a full-time alcohol licence.  more...

Youngsters take over the airwaves

YOUNGSTERS in the town are being given a voice - with the launch of Swindon Youth Radio.  more...

Designer T-shirt scam just wouldn't wash

A GRAPHICS designer who produced counterfeit T-shirts has escaped a jail sentence.  more...

Fire in derelict pub caused by arsonists

A FIRE which ripped through a derelict pub is being treated as arson.  more...

Shelter project draws on the community

QUEENS Park was transformed into an artist's studio as passers-by drew ideas to decorate a graffiti-blighted shelter.  more...

More water woes hit businesses

EVEN when it doesn't rain it pours for flood-prone businesses at Cheney Manor.  more...

Adver comment . . . In tune with youth

WE wish Swindon Youth Radio every success.  more...

Adver comment . . . Holiday fun can spell dangers

EVERY summer we report on stories of children playing on railway lines, schools being set on fire and youngsters breaking into buildings.  more...

Swindon Speedway

Rosco's praise for promoters

ALUN Rossiter has heaped praise on his fellow speedway promoters after Belle Vue replaced Eastbourne as Robins' Elite League opponents for this Thursday's meeting at Blunsdon.  more...

Taste Features

Cutting the mustard

JAINE BLACKMAN visits a small Wiltshire firm producing a range of relishes, pickles and other delights - all based on ancient and family recipes.  more...

Times Cricket

Westinghouse win by a whisker

Westinghouse 101ao, Nationwide House 99ao  more...

Silk happy with all-round effort

Chippenham 153-9, Gloucester City-Winget 138ao  more...

Gloucestershire name squad

GLOUCESTERSHIRE have named their team for the LV County Championship match against Derbyshire at Bristol starting tomorrow.  more...

Times Football

Three more signings for Devizes Town

DEVIZES Town have secured the services of three more new players for the coming season.   more...

Crabtree pleased with friendly victory

GOALS from Steve Bridges, Matt Peters and Joe Gomes completed a well deserved 3-0 win for Frome Town at Laverstock and Ford in a pre-season game that provided a useful work-out for Andy Crabtree's Toolstation League Premier Division side.  more...

New six-a-side league launched

A NEW six-a-side football league is due to start at Goddard Park Community School in Swindon on Monday evenings.  more...

Terry's close the gap at the top

TERRY'S FC have closed the gap at the top of the Proleagues Trowbridge Six-a-side League thanks to a 10-4 win over newcomers Trowbridge Snooker Club, who were playing catch up and managed to fit in three fixtures this week.  more...

Times General Sport

Robins change riding order

SPEEDWAY: The hastily re-arranged Elite League B fixture against Belle Vue takes place at Blunsdon on Thursday, following the postponement of the encounter last week.   more...

Double triumph for Trade Off

POINT-TO-POINT: The five Larkhill Racecourse specialist awards for the 2007 season were presented at a luncheon at the Larkhill Royal Artillery Officers' Mess.  more...

Times Rugby

Twickenham tribute to Bram and Chris Lane

TWICKENHAM will remember the two rugby volunteers who lost their lives in the floods at Tewkesbury rugby before the kick-off of Saturday's Investec Challenge international between England and Wales.   more...

Times Wiltshire News

New crackdown on drink drivers

A NEW summer crackdown on drink drivers was launched in Wiltshire today.  more...

Sun finally shines on WOMAD

THE sun finally shone on Peter Gabriel's WOMAD festival for its last day yesterday.   more...

Lifeline service celebrates 21st birthday

A VITAL emergency service that helps hundreds of elderly and vulnerable people has celebrated its 21st birthday.  more...

Helpline for worried council staff

DISTRICT council staff should not feel their jobs are particularly at risk from plans for a new super authority, according to the boss of Wiltshire County Council.  more...

Warning over cashpoint scam

POLICE are warning shoppers to be on their guard following the latest cashpoint scam attempt in Wiltshire on Saturday.  more...

Crime down at music festival

CRIME went down significantly at this year's WOMAD festival in Wiltshire, it was announced today.  more...

Trowbridge News

Company calls for voluntary effort

A TROWBRIDGE company is calling on its staff to make a big impact in their local community.  more...

Midge eyes 2009 Show return

HEADLINE act Midge Ure is hoping to make his third appearance at the West Wilts Show in 2009.  more...

Warminster News

Major blaze in school building

A MAJOR blaze destroyed part of a historic school building in Warminster in the early hours of this morning.  more...

Westbury News

Petition call for free rail travel

THE secretary of the West Wilts Rail Users Group has launched a petition to lobby for free travel for senior citizens.   more...

Wiltshire News

Two rescued from school fire

Two people have been rescued from a severe fire that broke out at a school in the early hours of this morning.  more...

West Lavington couple injured in three-car smash

Three people were taken to hospital following a three-car crash yesterday.  more...

Police crackdown on drink drivers

A new summer crackdown on drink drivers has been launched in Wiltshire today.  more...

Launch date for food scheme

Kennet District Council will launch its Food Hygiene Star Rating Scheme on September 1.  more...

Salisbury Journal Business

Three top signings for holiday centre

SANDY Balls Holiday Centre near Fordingbridge has made a number of new appointments, and celebrated the opening of its new bistro and spa.   more...

Salisbury Journal News

Funding for Trust reaches £100,000

A FUND launched by a Salisbury company after one of its employees suffered a horrifying accident has reached more than £100,000.   more...

Science park plan would create jobs

A PLANNING application has been   more...

Warning over rural exodus

THE Government needs to re-focus its rural   more...

Top environmentally friendly family named

THE search is over - Salisbury District Council has found the best recycling family in south Wiltshire.   more...

Free cycles for residents to ditch car

HOUSEHOLDERS living at the new 640-home development at Old Sarum will be given free bikes, cycling maps and bus passes in a pioneering approach to cut down on car use.   more...

Laverstock church survey ready in 2008

By Georgina Brazier   more...

Elderly receive massive grant

WILTSHIRE County Council has secured a £460,000 grant to help improve the quality of life for people living in local residential and nursing homes.   more...

Salisbury Journal Sport

City team for Chippenham trip

SALISBURY City's team for tonight's friendly away at Chippenham Town will be selected from: Clarke, Peck, Weedon, Richards, Bond, Barnes, Beswetherick, Tillen, Holgate, Campbell, Barron, Herring, Clay, Feeney, Stead and Eastham.   more...

Holmes happy with Wimbledon contest

JUST over a thousand spectators were at the Ray Mac for Salisbury City's pre-season friendly with AFC Wimbledon on Saturday.   more...

Training with Tommy...

SALISBURY City's players were back training last night in readiness for their Blue Square Premier campaign.   more...

Swindon Advertiser News

Adver comment . . . Holiday fun can spell dangers

EVERY summer we report on stories of children playing on railway lines, schools being set on fire and youngsters breaking into buildings.   more...

Car crashes into tree after swerving to avoid Metro

A FEMALE driver had to be cut from her car after crashing into a tree.   more...

Drivers told: don't touch a drop

SUMMER revellers are being warned against getting behind the wheel of a car after drinking.   more...

New group keeps elderly in touch

ELDERLY residents who seldom leave their homes have been thrown a lifeline with the launch of a new group.   more...

Cannabis warning in wake of young dad's killing

A MENTAL health manager has warned of the dangers of cannabis use following the conviction of Michael Harris for the killing of his childhood friend Carl James.   more...

Police arrest suspected flood looter

A MAN suspected of looting flood-damaged items from Peregrine Close in Covingham has been arrested after appearing in the Adver.   more...

Hospital's parking hike is 'fee too far'

HOSPITAL users have pleaded with the Great Western Hospital not to raise parking charges by up to 67 per cent.   more...

Chemist has prescription for success

A chemist is celebrating 20 years of helping people in Wootton Bassett.   more...

Now Chalky dons boots for legends' fundraiser

A FOOTBALL legend has offered his support for a charity match.   more...

Dome's drinks licence bid raises concerns

A COMMUNITY centre manager has defended the venue's attempt to secure a full-time alcohol licence.   more...

Youngsters take over the airwaves

YOUNGSTERS in the town are being given a voice - with the launch of Swindon Youth Radio.   more...

Designer T-shirt scam just wouldn't wash

A GRAPHICS designer who produced counterfeit T-shirts has escaped a jail sentence.   more...

Fire in derelict pub caused by arsonists

A FIRE which ripped through a derelict pub is being treated as arson.   more...

Shelter project draws on the community

QUEENS Park was transformed into an artist's studio as passers-by drew ideas to decorate a graffiti-blighted shelter.   more...

More water woes hit businesses

EVEN when it doesn't rain it pours for flood-prone businesses at Cheney Manor.   more...

Adver comment . . . In tune with youth

WE wish Swindon Youth Radio every success.   more...

Swindon Advertiser Sport

ATHLETICS: Jackson stars in Masters

KEN Jackson was the star of the show for Swindon Harriers at the 2007 British Masters Athletics Championships at the Alexander Stadium, Birmingham.   more...

ICE HOCKEY: Flames on fire

Swindon Skater Hockey Club's Junior Flames hosted their annual invitational inline hockey tournament at the Croft Recreation Centre.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News

Row over hospital parking price hike

Hospital users have pleaded with the Great Western Hospital not to raise parking charges by up to 67 per cent.   more...

What a jumbo event!

Thousands of Swindon residents flocked to Old Town Gardens to take in the sights, sounds and smells of this year's Mela.   more...

Two rescued from school fire

Two people have been rescued from a severe fire that broke out at a school in the early hours of this morning.   more...

Majorettes clean up at contest

Members of Devizes Dazzlers Dance and Twirling troupe travelled to Wellington in Somerset this month for the National Association of Majorettes National Championships.   more...

Police hunting van sex attacker

Police are hunting a man with a silver or blue panel van suspected of carrrying out a prolonged sex assault.   more...

Fire in former pub

Six fire engines were called to a derelict pub this afternoon.   more...

WOMAD crime levels low

The crime rate at this year's WOMAD festival was an impressive third lower than in previous years.   more...

Billie delays wedding

Swindon star Billie Piper has put back plans to wed actor Laurence Fox after pals urged her not to rush into marriage again.   more...

Tanning booth pervert faces jail

Tanning studio pervert Stephen Strange has been warned he could be jailed after admitting leering at a woman as she lay on a sun bed.   more...

Horse put down after road smash

A horse involved in a horrific road accident in Potterne   more...

West Lavington couple injured in three-car smash

Three people were taken to hospital following a three-car crash yesterday.   more...

Launch date for food scheme

Kennet District Council will launch its Food Hygiene Star Rating Scheme on September 1.   more...

Man admits knifing friend in schizophrenic rage

A man has pleaded guilty to murdering one of his friends.   more...

Police crackdown on drink drivers

A new summer crackdown on drink drivers has been launched in Wiltshire today.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald Sport

Weekend cricket review

SWINDON'S Glos/Wilts Division title hopes were dented by a dramatic home batting collapse at the County Ground on Saturday.   more...

Town old boys could make a return

FORMER Town favourites Lukas Jutkiewicz and Lee Holmes are at the top of Paul Sturrock's wish-list after the Town boss revealed he expects the transfer green light' in the next couple of days.   more...

Victor dedicates victory to friend Ollie

VICTOR Cox lived up to his promise by winning the Fowlers Superbike Grand National at Castle Combe for Ollie Bridewell on Saturday.   more...

New defender handed captaincy

DEVIZES Town have secured the services of three more new players for the coming season -and announced their new captain.   more...

Robins switch Elite fixtures

ALUN Rossiter has heaped praise on his fellow speedway promoters after Belle Vue replaced Eastbourne as Robins' Elite League opponents for this Thursday's meeting at Blunsdon.   more...

Main event for county youngsters

TWO of Wiltshire's brightest golfing stars swing into action today at the English Amateur Championships in Kent.   more...

Wiltshire Times News

Midge eyes 2009 Show return

HEADLINE act Midge Ure is hoping to make his third appearance at the West Wilts Show in 2009.   more...

Jail threat for sun bed pervert

TANNING studio pervert Stephen Strange has been warned he could be jailed after admitting leering at a woman as she lay on a sun bed.   more...

Major blaze in school building

A MAJOR blaze destroyed part of a historic school building in Warminster in the early hours of this morning.   more...

Petition call for free rail travel

THE secretary of the West Wilts Rail Users Group has launched a petition to lobby for free travel for senior citizens.   more...

Helpline for worried council staff

DISTRICT council staff should not feel their jobs are particularly at risk from plans for a new super authority, according to the boss of Wiltshire County Council.   more...

Lifeline service celebrates 21st birthday

A VITAL emergency service that helps hundreds of elderly and vulnerable people has celebrated its 21st birthday.   more...

Traders happy with Show business

THE man behind the West Wilts Show says hundreds of thousands of pounds were pumped into the local economy during the three-day event.   more...

Crime down at music festival

CRIME went down significantly at this year's WOMAD festival in Wiltshire, it was announced today.   more...

Gym to close for revamp

THE gym at Castle Place Leisure Centre in Trowbridge is closing for two weeks on Friday.   more...

Warning over cashpoint scam

POLICE are warning shoppers to be on their guard following the latest cashpoint scam attempt in Wiltshire on Saturday.   more...

Company calls for voluntary effort

A TROWBRIDGE company is calling on its staff to make a big impact in their local community.   more...

Sun finally shines on WOMAD

THE sun finally shone on Peter Gabriel's WOMAD festival for its last day yesterday.   more...

Wiltshire Times Sport

Westinghouse win by a whisker

Westinghouse 101ao, Nationwide House 99ao   more...

Silk happy with all-round effort

Chippenham 153-9, Gloucester City-Winget 138ao   more...

Three more signings for Devizes Town

DEVIZES Town have secured the services of three more new players for the coming season.   more...

Bath to host women's international Twenty20

BATH Cricket Club are hosting women's international Twenty20 cricket matches next month.   more...

Jack's the lad for England

GOLF: Jack Hiluta, who starred in last year's matches, has been selected to captain England in the Boys' Home Internationals at Machnynys Peninsula in Wales from August 7 to 9.   more...

Robins appoint new vice-chairman

FROME Town have confirmed that Terry Wolff has taken over the vacant role of vice-chairman at Badgers Hill.   more...

Twickenham tribute to Bram and Chris Lane

TWICKENHAM will remember the two rugby volunteers who lost their lives in the floods at Tewkesbury rugby before the kick-off of Saturday's Investec Challenge international between England and Wales.   more...

Twenty20 Cup final date set

THE Village Cricket League Twenty20 final between Charfield and Biddestone will be held at Chipping Sodbury cricket club on Monday August 6, starting at 6 pm.   more...

Westerleigh step up title challenge

WESTERLEIGH maintained their challenge for honours in Division One of the Village Cricket League by defeating local rivals, Pucklechurch.   more...

Gloucestershire name squad

GLOUCESTERSHIRE have named their team for the LV County Championship match against Derbyshire at Bristol starting tomorrow.   more...

Terry's close the gap at the top

TERRY'S FC have closed the gap at the top of the Proleagues Trowbridge Six-a-side League thanks to a 10-4 win over newcomers Trowbridge Snooker Club, who were playing catch up and managed to fit in three fixtures this week.   more...

Robins change riding order

SPEEDWAY: The hastily re-arranged Elite League B fixture against Belle Vue takes place at Blunsdon on Thursday, following the postponement of the encounter last week.   more...

New six-a-side league launched

A NEW six-a-side football league is due to start at Goddard Park Community School in Swindon on Monday evenings.   more...

Double triumph for Trade Off

POINT-TO-POINT: The five Larkhill Racecourse specialist awards for the 2007 season were presented at a luncheon at the Larkhill Royal Artillery Officers' Mess.   more...

Crabtree pleased with friendly victory

GOALS from Steve Bridges, Matt Peters and Joe Gomes completed a well deserved 3-0 win for Frome Town at Laverstock and Ford in a pre-season game that provided a useful work-out for Andy Crabtree's Toolstation League Premier Division side.   more...

Watch the Robins for a tenner

SPEEDWAY: Swindon Speedway is offering supporters cheaper tickets for the Elite League B meeting versus Peterborough on Monday.   more...

  
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