Stories for 22 August 2007

Bradford News

Life's a beach for arts festival

A WEST Wiltshire town will be turned into a seaside resort this autumn complete with a beach, pier and helter skelter.  more...

Chippenham News

Circus is coming to town

The famous Billy Smart Circus is coming to Chippenham next month.  more...

Overturned car causes traffic standstill

Traffic was delayed this morning after a car overturned on a busy road.  more...

Town prepares for green day

THE High Street in Calne promises to be a hive of activity tomorrow with a series of events taking place as part of North Wiltshire District Council'sWeek of Action in Calne.  more...

Chippenham Sunday League News

Pig and Whistle have a lot to do

HAVING lost a number of players in the close season, Pig and Whistle United look as though they could have a tough campaign ahead of them.  more...

Devizes News

Child dies after swimming pool accident

Police have confirmed a three-year-old child air lifted to hospital yesterday afternoon after a swimming pool accident at a house in Bromham has died.  more...

Bromham shocked at pool death

The community of Bromham is in shock this week after a three-year-old boy died after falling or jumping into a private swimming pool yesterday afternoon.  more...

Gazette Food And Drink

Recipe - Cappuccino cheesecake

Legions of caffiene fans know that coffee's so much more than a drink - it has a multitude of uses.  more...

Melksham News

Child dies in pool tragedy

A CHILD airlifted to hospital yesterday afternoon after a swimming pool accident at a house in Bromham has died, police said today.  more...

New Forest News

Fordingbridge Sk8 Fest is a high-flying success

DARING youngsters flew through the air and showed off their skills at Fordingbridge's third annual Sk8 Fest.  more...

Salisbury City Fc News

Ten-men reserves win 3-0

SALISBURY City's reserves were reduced to ten-men in their Suburban League match at Godalming Town yesterday, after their goalkeeper was dismissed for allegedly handling the ball outside of his box.  more...

Coach to Histon

SUPPORTERS wishing to travel on an official Salisbury City supporters' coach to Histon for the Blue Square Premier match against the Cambridgeshire side on Saturday, September 1, are reminded that they must register their interest with the club prior to Monday's home game with Woking.  more...

Salisbury News

Massive drops in water leakage

WESSEX Water has announced that it has beaten its targets for leakage and managed to save two million litres a day.  more...

First-aiders look to refresh their team

THE Salisbury division of St John Ambulance held a fundraising and recruitment day at Waitrose on Saturday.  more...

Stfc News Headlines

SWINDON TOWN: Easter open to County Ground offer

TOWN target Jermaine Easter is refusing to rule out a County Ground move but believes he has done enough to earn a Championship chance.  more...

SWINDON TOWN: Investment is Mutch needed says Andy

ANDY Mutch believes significant investment is long overdue at the County Ground, insisting Town are one of few lower league outfits with the potential to reach the very top.  more...

SWINDON TOWN: 'We won't rush back Barry'

TOWN chief Paul Sturrock insists Barry Corr will not be rushed back into action as his injury comeback continues to progress as hoped.  more...

SWINDON TOWN: Club told to clean up act

SWINDON Town have been told to clean up their act or face a fine after being among football's bad boys last season.  more...

Swindon Eating Out

Pizzeria Amici, Bradford on Avon

Wanting to say thank you for helping decorate our house ahead of our baby's arrival in October, my husband Trev and I decided to treat his parents to an Italian meal.  more...

Swindon Football

FOOTBALL: Marine eye Caton after win

SUPERMARINE are in negotiations to bring Swindon Town striker Andy Caton to Hunts Copse but on last night's evidence they may not need the added firepower.  more...

Swindon General Sport

Bayton romps to Combe series win

THE Swindon-based GWR cycling team's Grant Bayton took overall victory in the Castle Combe Summer Series.  more...

Swindon News

Man tried to lure child into car

Police are investigating the attempted abduction of an eight-year-old girl from the Oakhurst area of Swindon.  more...

Car boot bargains worth £500,000

A Wiltshire bargain-hunter who snapped up three micro sculptures for £20 at a car boot sale has discovered they are stolen works of art valued at £500,000.  more...

Mystery benefactors boost centre

A counselling service has begun its search for new premises after receiving a £200,000 windfall from a mystery couple.  more...

Does Kim have the X factor?

When Kim Marrero walked into a room to see X-Factor judge Simon Cowell glaring at her, she might have been forgiven for turning on her heels and running out of the audition.  more...

Man admits part in robbery

A Londoner faces the prospect of a lengthy jail term after admitting taking part in an armed robbery at an Old Town jewellers.  more...

Man arrested over attempted abduction

A man has been arrested in connection with the attempted abduction of a nine-year-old girl in the Oakhurst area of Swindon.  more...

Whopping windfall in the willows

A GENEROUS couple have given £200,000 to the Willows Counselling service.  more...

Dad ready for mountain cycling ordeal

A DAD will raise money for autistic children when he attempts to cycle up one of the toughest mountains in France.  more...

Battle for war veterans

WAR pensioners in Wiltshire may soon get priority medical treatment after the launch of a campaign by the Royal British Legion's county vice-chairman John Ireland.  more...

Man arrested after attempted abduction

A MAN has been arrested in connection with the attempted abduction of a nine-year-old girl in Oakhurst.  more...

It's time to Get Active – Nordic style!

OFFICE workers at Windmill Hill Business Park will have the chance to walk like a Norwegian as part of an action-packed day to promote physical activity.  more...

Story time for busy travellers

A HUMAN resources consultant turned writer is hoping his recently published book will fly off the shelves after targeting the travel market.  more...

School’s closure prompts appeal to pupils

AFTER the popular final assembly of Pinehurst Senior School, former pupils and teachers want to ensure the memories live on.  more...

Patients welcome new move in MS treatment

MEMBERS of Swindon Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre believe that a new drug could be the answer in the battle against the condition.  more...

Hoax warning given to credit union savers

CREDIT union savers are being warned to be on their guard after the latest in a string of possible overseas scams.  more...

Children’s centres keep on growing

THE council is urging more parents to make use of the town's children's centres.  more...

Countdown is on for centre regeneration

WORK to regenerate the town centre will start in less than two weeks after developers were hired to carry out the first part of the makeover.  more...

House burgled as police kept watch

A secluded house in Blunsdon was burgled while police officers were keeping watch on it, a court has been told.  more...

Barrel of love for landlords

WHEN the man driving the Rolls Royce turns up sporting dreadlocks and tattoos, you know the wedding is going to be a little out of the ordinary.  more...

Parachute fun for youngsters

A GANG of youngsters has been keeping fit in Greenbridge by jumping ponds and playing with parachutes.  more...

Recycling record wins us a one-star rating

HIGH levels of recycling have earned Swindon Council a one-star rating for its waste services.  more...

Zurich workers improve health centre refuge

A BUBBLING water feature, scented plants and a comfortable bench will greet visitors to a Swindon refuge that has been transformed by Zurich volunteers.  more...

Shock after attack with screwdriver

SHOPPERS in West Swindon have spoken of their shock after a teenager was attacked with a screwdriver.  more...

Swindon Speedway

SPEEDWAY: Don't blow it now says Rosco

ALUN Rossiter has rallied his Robins for a final push to ensure their Elite League dream does not become a nightmare.  more...

Times Chippenhem Town Fc

Seavill seals first victory

Chippenham Town 1, Clevedon Town 0. CHIPPENHAM notched up their first win of the season after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over visiting Clevedon last night.  more...

Times Film Reviews

No Reservations (PG)

Kate Armstrong (Catherine Zeta-Jones), an uptight master chef, has her perfectly ordered world shattered by two surprises.  more...

1408 (15)

Mike Enslin (John Cusack) is a guy who stubbornly refuses to believe in the paranormal. In fact, he's written two bestselling books debunking myths and rumoured hauntings.  more...

Hallam Foe (18)

HALLAM FOE is a darkly funny, bittersweet coming of age story about a 17-year-old misfit who likes to watch the world from a tree house in the grounds of his father's house in the Scottish Borders.  more...

Times Theatre

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Monday, August 27 until Saturday, September 1, Theatre Royal Bath. The new autumn season opens at the Theatre Royal as Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat visits Bath from Bank Holiday Monday, to Saturday, September 1 starring BBC1’s Any Dream Will Do finalists Craig Chalmers as Joseph and Chris Barton as Benjamin.  more...

Simply Ballroom

Thursday, September 6, Bristol Hippodrome. Since its premiere in Manchester in September 2005 Simply Ballroom has been enjoying phenomenal success, attracting enthusiastic audiences and rave press reviews around Britain.  more...

International flavour for Merlin

The Merlin Theatre's new autumn/winter season programme is full of international highlights including Tango from Argentina, Theatre from Norway, music from Canada, film from France, dance and theatre from Africa, India and the Caribbean, plus an evil Snow Queen from the frozen north.  more...

Try your hand at filmmaking

Get Mobile! Swindon. Mobile Media are going to be out on the road with the state of the art FluxMobile, running courses for 13-19 year olds in Swindon.  more...

Chance to see behind scenes

Salisbury Playhouse Open Day, Saturday, September 15. Salisbury Playhouse will be bursting with life on September 15 when it will be holding an open day between 10.30am and 4pm.   more...

Times Wiltshire News

Pubs plans face fight for approval

COUNCILLORS are due to debate plans to turn two former west Wiltshire pubs into houses and flats tomorrow night.  more...

Wiltshire car service costs revealed

WILTSHIRE is the seventh most expensive place to get your car serviced, a survey out today shows.  more...

Trowbridge News

New leaflet on town churches

A WELCOME leaflet for visitors to Trowbridge has been produced by the churches in the town.  more...

Rock and beer festival planned

A PUB in Trowbridge is promising a wealth of drink and entertainment this Bank Holiday weekend as it hosts a three-day rock and beer festival.   more...

Fundraising ball in Marian's memory

BEFORE she died it was Marian Cane's dream to descend a staircase dressed in a red gown at her own ball.  more...

Dad's marathon effort for charity

FATHER-OF-THREE Fernando Rodriguez will be raising money for children's charity Barnardo's as he tackles the Bristol Half Marathon on September 9.  more...

Work starts on skatepark

WORK has begun on the long-awaited skateboard park in Stallard Recreation Ground, Trowbridge.  more...

Textile festival launches

THE Trowbridge Textile and Weaving Festival was launched on Saturday.  more...

Teacher wins two national competitions

TEACHER Liz Summerson combined her love of French and creative writing to win prizes in two national competitions.  more...

Questions posed over pigeon fund

COUNCILLORS in Trowbridge are questioning West Wiltshire District Council over what is being done to control pigeons in the town.  more...

Woman hurt in car flip drama

FIRE crews and police are currently in County Way, Trowbridge, after reports a car had overturned.  more...

Warminster News

Homes plan set for go-ahead

PLANS to build 23 homes and 10 flats with 51 parking spaces in Warminster look set to go ahead, despite concerns from town councillors.  more...

Wiltshire News

The magical history tour

Dozens of historic properties across west and north Wiltshire are opening their doors for free as part of the country's biggest heritage celebration.  more...

Salisbury Journal Sport

Ten-men reserves win 3-0

SALISBURY City's reserves were reduced to ten-men in their Suburban League match at Godalming Town yesterday, after their goalkeeper was dismissed for allegedly handling the ball outside of his box.   more...

Coach to Histon

SUPPORTERS wishing to travel on an official Salisbury City supporters' coach to Histon for the Blue Square Premier match against the Cambridgeshire side on Saturday, September 1, are reminded that they must register their interest with the club prior to Monday's home game with Woking.   more...

Swindon Advertiser News

Shock after attack with screwdriver

SHOPPERS in West Swindon have spoken of their shock after a teenager was attacked with a screwdriver.   more...

Boy is jailed after robbing pensioner

A TEENAGER who armed himself with a knife and burst into the home of a cancer suffering pensioner has been jailed.   more...

Patients welcome new move in MS treatment

MEMBERS of Swindon Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre believe that a new drug could be the answer in the battle against the condition.   more...

It's time to Get Active – Nordic style!

OFFICE workers at Windmill Hill Business Park will have the chance to walk like a Norwegian as part of an action-packed day to promote physical activity.   more...

Hoax warning given to credit union savers

CREDIT union savers are being warned to be on their guard after the latest in a string of possible overseas scams.   more...

Dad ready for mountain cycling ordeal

A DAD will raise money for autistic children when he attempts to cycle up one of the toughest mountains in France.   more...

Story time for busy travellers

A HUMAN resources consultant turned writer is hoping his recently published book will fly off the shelves after targeting the travel market.   more...

Battle for war veterans

WAR pensioners in Wiltshire may soon get priority medical treatment after the launch of a campaign by the Royal British Legion's county vice-chairman John Ireland.   more...

Children’s centres keep on growing

THE council is urging more parents to make use of the town's children's centres.   more...

Countdown is on for centre regeneration

WORK to regenerate the town centre will start in less than two weeks after developers were hired to carry out the first part of the makeover.   more...

School’s closure prompts appeal to pupils

AFTER the popular final assembly of Pinehurst Senior School, former pupils and teachers want to ensure the memories live on.   more...

Adver comment...Sickening ordeal of elderly man

THE youth who launched a horrific attack on a 65-year-old cancer sufferer is probably feeling sorry right now.   more...

Adver comment...Sporting stars

PROSPECT@HOME is £33,718 better off thanks to the Legends football match, and £120,000 has been raised for vital stem cell research by the celebrity golf day at Wiltshire Golf and Country Club.   more...

Man arrested after attempted abduction

A MAN has been arrested in connection with the attempted abduction of a nine-year-old girl in Oakhurst.   more...

House burgled as police kept watch

A secluded house in Blunsdon was burgled while police officers were keeping watch on it, a court has been told.   more...

Barrel of love for landlords

WHEN the man driving the Rolls Royce turns up sporting dreadlocks and tattoos, you know the wedding is going to be a little out of the ordinary.   more...

Legendary match nets £33,718

THE Legends charity football match has netted more than £30,000 for the Prospect@Home appeal.   more...

Parachute fun for youngsters

A GANG of youngsters has been keeping fit in Greenbridge by jumping ponds and playing with parachutes.   more...

Recycling record wins us a one-star rating

HIGH levels of recycling have earned Swindon Council a one-star rating for its waste services.   more...

Zurich workers improve health centre refuge

A BUBBLING water feature, scented plants and a comfortable bench will greet visitors to a Swindon refuge that has been transformed by Zurich volunteers.   more...

Swindon Advertiser Sport

Marine tame Tigers, but Highworth crash out

SWINDON Supermarine celebrated their first ever Southern League Premier Division win tonight, thumping visiting Gloucester 4-1.   more...

FOOTBALL: Marine eye Caton after win

SUPERMARINE are in negotiations to bring Swindon Town striker Andy Caton to Hunts Copse but on last night's evidence they may not need the added firepower.   more...

The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News

Does Kim have the X factor?

When Kim Marrero walked into a room to see X-Factor judge Simon Cowell glaring at her, she might have been forgiven for turning on her heels and running out of the audition.   more...

Man admits part in robbery

A Londoner faces the prospect of a lengthy jail term after admitting taking part in an armed robbery at an Old Town jewellers.   more...

Overturned car causes traffic standstill

Traffic was delayed this morning after a car overturned on a busy road.   more...

The magical history tour

Dozens of historic properties across west and north Wiltshire are opening their doors for free as part of the country's biggest heritage celebration.   more...

Circus is coming to town

The famous Billy Smart Circus is coming to Chippenham next month.   more...

Child dies after swimming pool accident

Police have confirmed a three-year-old child air lifted to hospital yesterday afternoon after a swimming pool accident at a house in Bromham has died.   more...

Man tried to lure child into car

Police are investigating the attempted abduction of an eight-year-old girl from the Oakhurst area of Swindon.   more...

Car boot bargains worth £500,000

A Wiltshire bargain-hunter who snapped up three micro sculptures for £20 at a car boot sale has discovered they are stolen works of art valued at £500,000.   more...

Bromham shocked at pool death

The community of Bromham is in shock this week after a three-year-old boy died after falling or jumping into a private swimming pool yesterday afternoon.   more...

Mystery benefactors boost centre

A counselling service has begun its search for new premises after receiving a £200,000 windfall from a mystery couple.   more...

Man arrested over attempted abduction

A man has been arrested in connection with the attempted abduction of a nine-year-old girl in the Oakhurst area of Swindon.   more...

Wiltshire Times News

Urgent action needed over homes crisis

URGENT action is needed to ease the property crisis in west Wiltshire, a local housing society chief says.   more...

Soldier tells of life in tragic unit

A SOLDIER serving in Iraq with a battalion that has suffered five fatalities has described life on the front line.   more...

Work starts on skatepark

WORK has begun on the long-awaited skateboard park in Stallard Recreation Ground, Trowbridge.   more...

Teacher wins two national competitions

TEACHER Liz Summerson combined her love of French and creative writing to win prizes in two national competitions.   more...

Sporting tribute to cancer victim

A POPULAR paramedic who died earlier this year is being remembered in a charity badminton event in Warminster next month.   more...

Child dies in pool tragedy

A CHILD airlifted to hospital yesterday afternoon after a swimming pool accident at a house in Bromham has died, police said today.   more...

Town prepares for green day

THE High Street in Calne promises to be a hive of activity tomorrow with a series of events taking place as part of North Wiltshire District Council'sWeek of Action in Calne.   more...

Roman remains found at golf club

ROMAN remains have been found at a golf club in west Wiltshire.   more...

Armed raider to be sentenced

A 24-YEAR-OLD heroin addict, who has admitted carrying out a string of knife raids at shops in and around Melksham during June and July this year, is due to be sentenced at Swindon Crown Court tomorrow.   more...

Woman hurt in car flip drama

FIRE crews and police are currently in County Way, Trowbridge, after reports a car had overturned.   more...

Questions posed over pigeon fund

COUNCILLORS in Trowbridge are questioning West Wiltshire District Council over what is being done to control pigeons in the town.   more...

Textile festival launches

THE Trowbridge Textile and Weaving Festival was launched on Saturday.   more...

Wiltshire car service costs revealed

WILTSHIRE is the seventh most expensive place to get your car serviced, a survey out today shows.   more...

Fundraising ball in Marian's memory

BEFORE she died it was Marian Cane's dream to descend a staircase dressed in a red gown at her own ball.   more...

New health teams shape up

THE healthcare system set up to replace axed community hospitals in Wiltshire is continuing to take shape later than originally planned.   more...

Youth cafe future in doubt

A POPULAR youth café faces an uncertain future unless people come forward to help form a management committee to support volunteers.   more...

Get ready for Corsley Show

DAREDEVIL stunts and dog agility demonstrations are among the attractions being laid on to impress visitors at the 89th Corsley Show.   more...

Dad's marathon effort for charity

FATHER-OF-THREE Fernando Rodriguez will be raising money for children's charity Barnardo's as he tackles the Bristol Half Marathon on September 9.   more...

Gail wins £2k cosmetic makeover

A BEAUTIFUL personality has helped a woman win a Wiltshire Times competition to enhance her beauty on the outside too.   more...

Bike deaths double in 2007

THE number of motorcyclists killed as a result of crashes in west and north Wiltshire this year is already double that of the whole of 2006.   more...

Mystery remains over drugs death

A CHRONICALLY ill man from Warminster died after he took more than 60 times the fatal limit of a prescription drug.   more...

Homes crisis in west Wiltshire

THE chief executive of a housing society has warned that many more homes are desperately needed in west Wiltshire to tackle an escalating crisis.   more...

Mums join forces for new market

A GROUP of mothers from Corsham have joined forces to start a market for fellow families.   more...

Homes plan set for go-ahead

PLANS to build 23 homes and 10 flats with 51 parking spaces in Warminster look set to go ahead, despite concerns from town councillors.   more...

Residents fight garage proposal

NEIGHBOURS in a Trowbridge cul-de-sac are fighting plans to demolish garages to build houses.   more...

Wait for GCSE results is over

FOR thousands of teenagers in Wiltshire, the anxious wait is finally over this morning.   more...

Eco homes plan revealed

PLANS to build 49 eco-friendly affordable homes in Trowbridge have been submitted by West Wiltshire Housing Society.   more...

Wiltshire Times Sport

Seavill seals first victory

CHIPPENHAM notched up their first win of the season after a hard-fought 1-0   more...

  
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