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Stories for 15 June 2001
Bradford On Avon News
Stardom beckons for pupils
Two local students have taken their first steps towards acting stardom after landing places at one of Britain's top theatre companies. more...
Christ Church discovers its works of art
A FASCINATING historical discovery has followed the decision to carry out a project to commemorate the millennium at Christ Church in Bradford on Avon. more...
Fete promises fun-packed day
A BUMPER packed fete has been organised for Winsley Primary School on June 23 to boost funds and help pay for improvements to the school grounds. more...
Ex-soldier killed by train
A MAN from Market Lavington died after being hit by a train. more...
A breakfast for business people
THE Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce is holding a business breakfast on Friday, June 29. more...
Youth award
EVERY year, Bradford on Avon Women's Institute invites youth organisations in Bradford on Avon to nominate a young person, or groups of students under 18 to receive a silver salver for doing voluntary service. more...
Dance the night away in costume
Get your glad rags on and get on down to Limpley Stoke's Sounds of the Sixties and Seventies night. more...
Business News
Counting the cost of fraud
South West businesses are being urged to be aware that, as economic conditions get tougher, the likelihood of fraud steadily rises. more...
Her service levels are unbelievable
An employee at Nationwide's Swindon head office has won a national award for her customer service. more...
Jewellers stage event with a real sparkle
JEWELLERS Allum & Sidaway held an exhibition on the Chapter House Lawns at Salisbury Cathedral earlier this month. more...
Jo offers a room of you own
AN increase in the number of people working from home should ensure a ready market for Jo Berrington's products. more...
Pioneering IT course
A PIONEERING new interactive training course from Trowbridge-based Fullard Learning is helping British people learn the skills they need to compete in the European jobs market. more...
Helping hand is a knockout
The Children's Society charity is organising a Knockout Challenge competition to be held at Monkton Park, Chippenham on August 18. more...
Computers for councils
A DEAL worth £2.75m has been signed to provide Wiltshire County Council with the latest in computer technology. more...
Businesses bop the night away
MORE than 150 members and guests attended the Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce summer ball at Bowood on Friday, June 8. more...
A breakfast for business people
THE Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce is holding a business breakfast on Friday, June 29. more...
Milk factory woos farms
Farmers are being invited to look around the new Westbury milk-processing plant to see what benefits it could have for their businesses. more...
SEA reaches for the moon
SEA, which has offices in Beckington, Somerset, North Bristol and Keynsham, has won two key contracts relating to the SMART 1 spacecraft that will travel to the moon using the novel ion propulsion system, Europe's first sustained use of this key technology for interplanetary space-flight and exploration. more...
New branch head
CHRIS Jones has been appointed branch manager at HSBC Bank plc, 46 Fore Street, Trowbridge. more...
A dinner date
CHIPPENHAM Chamber of Commerce is holding a business luncheon at The Angel Hotel, Chippenham on June 19. more...
Providing the right solution
WARMINSTER-based DPC Document Technology is continuing its expansion by increasing the team at its Wiltshire headquarters in order to meet the needs of its extensive client base. more...
Car firm sets up charitable trust
A CHURCHFIELDS car dealer has set up a £26,000 charitable trust to support voluntary projects in the Salisbury area. more...
For the sake of families
LISA Carter from the Amesbury office of Trethowans Solicitors and colleague Andrew Mercer from the firm's Southampton office have been appointed accredited specialists with the Solicitors Family Law Association. more...
Rowland's goes ahead with hats
ROWLAND'S, the classical clothing company which has a branch in Fish Row, Salisbury, has finalised its plans to buy the Norfolk Clothing Company, known for its variety of men's and women's hats. more...
Chippenham News
Helping hand is a knockout
The Children's Society charity is organising a Knockout Challenge competition to be held at Monkton Park, Chippenham on August 18. more...
Rubbish blamed on travellers
A CONVOY of travellers that has been camping at various sites in Chippenham is becoming a headache for developers and the local authorities. more...
Computers for councils
A DEAL worth £2.75m has been signed to provide Wiltshire County Council with the latest in computer technology. more...
Corsham News
Crash ban row
THE family of a young woman killed in an accident has hit out at the sentence given to the man who caused it. more...
Skaters' paradise
YOUNGSTERS in Colerne are making full use of a new skateboard ramp, which has been installed at Colerne Recreation Ground. more...
Bins stay put despite mess
A REQUEST to move recycling bins as a temporary measure to stop rubbish piling up has been rejected by councillors. more...
Festival moves outdoors
THIS year sees the first outdoor and late night events for Corsham's festival. more...
Car break-ins on increase
FOUR more cars have been broken into in the latest in a series of car thefts in Corsham. more...
Fans flock to meet explorer
Adventurer David Hempleman-Adams dropped into a Chippenham bookshop to meet fans and sign copies of his new book. more...
Library launches new readers group
Corsham Library will be launching its new Readers Group on Monday, June 25 - during Corsham Festival week. more...
Grateful grandparents raise cash for baby unit
GRANDPARENTS Michael and Violet Freeland are determined to do their bit for a hospital unit which helped to save their grandaughter's life. more...
Plans go in for new-look school
PLANS have been submitted for the proposed extension to Corsham School. more...
Feature: Beneath a Wiltshire sky...
After a career in the music industry spanning four decades, Midge Ure has put down roots in Wiltshire. Dawn Gorman spoke to the man who now feels part of the community. more...
Are you talented?
ARE you hiding your musical talents under a bushel? Corsham Town FC are holding a live music event, Family Fiesta `2' on July 21, and are on the hunt for contestants for their talent contest. more...
Ctfc Sport
Top gun Tweddle is three times a winner
SUPER-STRIKER Steve Tweddle walked away with three awards at Chippenham Town's end of season dinner after signing a new two-year contract with the club. more...
Tweddle signs new contract
CHIPPENHAM TOWN striker Steve Tweddle has pledged his future to the club despite being courted by Conference side Forest Green Rovers. more...
Devizes News
Feature: Beneath a Wiltshire sky...
After a career in the music industry spanning four decades, Midge Ure has put down roots in Wiltshire. Dawn Gorman spoke to the man who now feels part of the community. more...
Devizes,Calne,Chippenham,Marlborough,Highworth,Corsham,Malmesbury,Wootton Bassett News
Folly of Pans Palace expense
SO just a few years after Wiltshire Health Authority spent millions of pounds tarting up a former factory in Devizes to make it a worthy headquarters the building could be up for sale. more...
Drive News
You're never on your own
The world comes on board the stunning new Alfa Romeo 147 in the shape of the latest information and communications technology. more...
New Peugeot revealed!
THE recent official launch of Peugeot's new 307 was recognised this week by Fish brothers Peugeot in Swindon. more...
Audi A2 hits the heights
The Award-winning Audi A2 compact is the first vehicle to take flight at award-winning landmark, the British Airways London Eye. more...
It's a family affair
I can't believe it! At last, barring the super SX200 and the divine Skyline, a non-boring Nissan. And it's a people carrier! more...
Mike swaps his Storm for a Porsche
British GT champion driver Mike Jordan was the star attraction at Castle Combe Racing Circuit near Chippenham yesterday, writes David Wiles. more...
MG returns to Le Mans at last
Union Jacks will be in evidence when MG, one of the most recognisable marques in the world, makes an historic return to Le Mans to compete in the 24-hour endurance race. more...
Better and better
THIS is almost the car that never was and that would have been a great shame. more...
The best used cars you can buy
JAPANESE makes have raced to the top of a new used-car reliability survey. more...
Ford in £430m trouble
FORD'S latest models show the company has at last remembered how to make appealing cars but this hasn't saved the maker's UK business from announcing record losses of around £430 million. more...
Highworth News
Council to decide if fields can be built on
PROTESTERS fighting against the proposed development of two fields in Highworth have finalised their case against the housing plans. more...
Melksham News
Child molester gets probation
A man who sexually assaulted a nine-year-old Melksham boy was given three years' probation on Monday, June 11. more...
Reserve needs your help
PEOPLE looking to keep fit, meet new people and help the wild places of Wiltshire will have the opportunity to do all three when Wiltshire Wildlife Trust's Conigre Mead Volunteers start a busy summer programme of conservation. more...
Sun shines on day of family fun
FAMILIES associated with Spencer Sports and Social Club in Melksham enjoyed a fun day. more...
Community reports: Townswomen's Guild
DAPHNE Crossman chaired the June meeting and welcomed back Margaret Selman after her recent hip operation. more...
Sport Angling
A tench affair at tight match
SEVEN junior members Devizes Junior Angling turned out on Saturday to fish the first club match of the season, the Black Horse Cup. more...
Sport Cricket
Lewis raring to get going
Jon Lewis' injury is not as bad as was feared and he is hoping to return for Gloucestershire on Sunday. more...
Chance to end dismal run
Swindon's topsy turvy season continued last week with the 1st XI putting in a much better performance but still losing to Midsomer Norton, while all the other club sides were victorious. more...
Bassett seeking to find batting backbone
THIS weekend Bassett play newly promoted side Apperley. With the foot and mouth crisis still affecting Apperley this fixture will be played at Rylands Way. more...
Purton hoping for a change in fortunes
Purton will be looking to produce a much improved display this weekend when they take on another high flying side in Gloucester City. more...
Wiltshire League Fixtures
Scheduled games: more...
Malmesbury v Goatacre
AN unbeaten 54 from Jeremy Newman steered Malmesbury to a six-wicket victory over Goatacre in their Wiltshire and Gloucestershire Division One clash on Saturday. more...
Westbury Old Bristolians v Corsham
Corsham more...
Corsham 2nds v Westbury-Old Bristolians 2nds
WESTBURY-Old Bristolians claimed a 62-run victory at Station Road to leave Corsham still without a win and at the foot of the league table. more...
Kwik way to find the future England stars
HUNDREDS of primary school pupils from around Wiltshire took part in the first stage of a national Kwik Cricket competition on Friday afternoon. more...
Searle has Knowlein a spin
Chippenham v Knowle more...
Box lead the way in the race for the title
WITH a third of the season gone a pattern is now emerging which would indicate a two-horse race between Box and Marlborough for the Division One. more...
Fry grills batsmenas Avebury reach final
AVEBURY will play host to Goatacre in the Dorset and Wiltshire group final of the Wadworth sponsored National Village Cricket Championships after a 39-run victory at Potterne in their semi-final on Sunday. more...
Star is bowled over by malaria
CORSHAM cricket club's Indian paceman Ranadeb Bose will be out of action for another week after catching malaria in his home country. more...
Wiltshire humbled in cup tie
COUNTY CRICKET more...
It's so easy for Corsham
WILTSHIRE SUNDAY CUP more...
Happy ending to long running pavilion saga
CRICKET more...
Spinners hold key to victory
WESTBURY CRICKET more...
Setback for Trowbridge
TROWBRIDGE CRICKET more...
Sport Football
Tournament is another success
CORSHAM Boys FC played host to more than 2,000 junior footballers as they staged their annual six-a-side tournament at the Leafy Lane Playing Fields, Rudloe at the weekend. more...
`Shut up or pay up' warning to footballers
STIFFER punishments could be on the way for foul-mouthed footballers who swear at referees. more...
Castle defence is breached
FIVE-A-SIDE FOOTBALL more...
Sport Rugby
Borthwick recalled
Bath lock Steve Borthwick has been recalled to the England team for the international against the USA tomorrow. Clubmate Tom Voyce, who scored three tries in the midweek game against the USA A team, is on the bench alongside Olly Barkley, who kicked nine conversions in that game. Both are hoping to win their first caps. Hooker Andy Long is also among the replacements. more...
Stfc Sport
We have lift-off!
SWINDON TOWN fans will start the season with a new chairman and a promise that the club's backers are in for the `long haul'. more...
King is given the go-ahead
ANDY KING has been told he can move into the transfer market but big money signings are out of the question. more...
Must fly ... Danny is your man now
OUTGOING chairman Terry Brady admitted it had been a `tough' year in the role. more...
Fans were kept in the dark
CONFIRMATION that Terry Brady and his backers see their long term future with Swindon Town ends almost three months of anxiety for supporters. more...
Swindon News
A bad decision for charity and culture
Last Saturday a charity celebration of youth culture and dance music taking place in The Parade, was shamelessly shut down by the council. more...
It wasn't fun for everyone
I think your "Comment" on Tuesday, June 12 was extremely unfair. more...
One-way may be wrong way
Making either The Mall or Goddard Avenue one-way routes would increase traffic and exacerbate `rat-run' problems, a meeting was told last night (Thursday June 14). more...
Steam signals birthday
SWINDON'S Steam Museum celebrated its first birthday with a visit by the mayor. more...
It's time to splash out on face-lift for Swindon
SWINDON'S architects and planners have warned that major investment needs to be made to transform the town into a cultural centre and make it attractive for large firms. more...
Nothing like Dot's cooking
DOROTHY Tenty has been serving up home cooked food for the elderly living in More-don and Rodbourne Cheney for more than 30 years. more...
`Matter is being probed'
THE county's emergency planning officer David Head has been suspended. more...
Travelling Chef on train
FIRST Great Western yesterday launched its brand new onboard catering service, known as Travelling Chef. more...
Importance of caring for those who care
AN estimated 18,000 Swindon people spend at least 20 hours a week looking after elderly, senile, disabled or chronically sick relatives and friends. more...
When cancer is a family affair
WHEN Simon Thomson learned his wife had brain cancer, he was determined to do something positive to tackle the disease. more...
Youngsters win their own turtle
A BUILDING society was invaded by giant turtles to celebrate the launch of a new account. more...
Underwear expansion
LINGERIE company Triumph International is creating 30 jobs in Swindon. more...
Firefighters help battle a different threat
Firefighters visited the Cancer Research Campaign shop in Swindon to launch Men's Cancer Awareness Month. more...
Youths rob garage
BLAGROVE: Two youths robbed the Save Garage in Blagrove at around 11pm last night. more...
Art festival reveals our hidden talents
IN the grounds of an ordinary home in Highworth lies an astonishing secret. more...
More power for MP
MEET the new over-lord of the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. more...
Fined £10,000 for fake clothes scam
HIGH street clothing company McQueen's and its director have been fined a total of £10,000 for selling fake designer clothes the firm claimed had been reduced in price. more...
Nothing in common with constituency
YOU would struggle to find many similarities between Swindon and Michael Wills' new responsibilities. more...
What a swell party it was!
The Party for Prospect Appeal has smashed its target of £7,000 thanks to Evening Advertiser readers. more...
Attackers kicked woman in head
A WEST Swindon woman was beaten by three men who tried to steal her handbag. more...
Caught out! Licence dodgers face a fine
MORE than 170 TV licence dodgers have been caught in Swindon in a one-month blitz. more...
Farmer sits in judgement of good food
FARMER Helen Browning was selected as one of the judges in a national food competition. more...
Setting off to defend their titles
YOUNGSTERS from Swindon are off to the area youth games this weekend to defend their title. more...
Prospect still needs your help
IT is frequently this paper's privilege to report on the warm-hearted nature of Swindon people who are rarely slow to put their hands in their pockets for a worthwhile cause. more...
The overlord of all he surveys
ON the face of it, being appointed overlord of the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man might sound like a scene from a comic operetta. more...
Trowbridge News
Chicago Rock row
PUB landlords have attacked the arrival of a new £1.8m vibrant bar and restaurant in town. more...
Carer convicted on theft charges
A TROWBRIDGE care worker may face a jail sentence after he stole more than £1,700 from the bank account of a man he looked after in a Devizes care home. more...
Brewery fined after soda spill
THE OWNERS of family brewery, Ushers Ltd, have been fined £10,000 after a caustic soda spill killed up to 400 fish. more...
Plans are finally given go-ahead
A SCHEME to develop a Trowbridge eyesore has been given the go-ahead after a long-running planning battle. more...
Pharmacy staff terrified in shop raid
TERRIFIED shop staff in a Trowbridge pharmacy were threatened by a man wielding a piece of wood and demanding drugs. more...
Stardom beckons for pupils
Two local students have taken their first steps towards acting stardom after landing places at one of Britain's top theatre companies. more...
Thief steals purse from school
A THIEF walked into a Trowbridge classroom and stole a purse from a table. more...
New Trowbridge town councillor
A NEW town councillor has been welcomed in Trowbridge. more...
Lottery money for school
A Trowbridge pre-school group is in the money after being awarded a lottery grant for over £3,500. more...
Council steps in to help clubs
LUNCH clubs and day care centres worried about the effect an increase in the cost of meals could have on their future have been thrown a lifeline of support. more...
Progress on dangerous road
SAFETY campaigners living alongside the A350 at West Ashton have seen some results of their campaigning work. more...
Safety concerns over burger van
POLICE have raised concerns over safety as a burger van gets ready to step up trade in Trowbridge. more...
Traffic fears put homes plan on hold
DEVELOPERS hoping to build on the old Trowbridge Town football ground look as if they will be turned down for a second time. more...
Signs advertise home's `faults'
TROWBRIDGE man John Bowley says he will continue his fight against the developers who built his home even if planners make him take down the signs advertising his campaign. more...
Residents' mower spoof does the trick
PEOPLE upset about the messy long grass round a play area near their houses put up spoof signs about a 24-hour lawnmower race to provoke a response. more...
Long service awards
FIVE volunteers with between 10 and 20 years' service received special awards this week. more...
Damp weather but high spirits
HUNDREDS of people braved a wet June day to raise money for new play equipment. more...
Bowled over by cash boost for pavilion
Fundraisers were bowled over last week when a substantial donation was received by the Friends of Trowbridge Cricket Pavilion. more...
Artist's material world
THERE is a chance for art lovers to meet international art textiles guru Michael Brennand-Wood in the unexpected surroundings of a primary school. more...
Ensembles' success
Alll three music ensembles from a Trowbridge School have reached the finals of the Music for Youth National Festival 2001. more...
A regal silver anniversary
PATIENTS, carers and charity workers welcomed the Princess Royal to Dorothy House on Monday, June 11, to celebrate the care home's 25th anniversary. more...
Companies to get cash help
BELEAGUERED businesses which have been hardest hit by the foot-and-mouth crisis have been given a cash lifeline. more...
Further planning delays
TAXPAYERS could end up paying for a public inquiry because of the delays in West Wiltshire's planning system. more...
Feature: Beneath a Wiltshire sky...
After a career in the music industry spanning four decades, Midge Ure has put down roots in Wiltshire. Dawn Gorman spoke to the man who now feels part of the community. more...
Cabinet to restructure
A DEMAND for more public consultation about the new structure of West Wiltshire District Council has angered some councillors who say the money could be better spent elsewhere. more...
UFO spotted in night sky
A UFO was spotted over West Wiltshire on Wednesday night, June 13. more...
Council chief is suspended
THE county's emergency planning officer David Head has been suspended. more...
Water voles return home
TWENTY water voles have been released into the Kennet and Avon Canal as part of an initiative to increase their numbers. more...
Child molester gets probation
A man who sexually assaulted a nine-year-old Melksham boy was given three years' probation on Monday, June 11. more...
One of the best in UK
THE Wiltshire Times & Chippenham News has been shortlisted for the prestigious Press Gazette Regional Press Awards in the Weekly Newspaper of the Year category. more...
Beaver tribe go camping
MORE than 60 Beavers, their leaders and parents descended on the county Scout headquarters at Potterne, near Devizes, for the west Wiltshire Beaver Camp. more...
Trowbridge,Bradford On Avon,Melksham,Warminster,Westbury News
Debate is now `east or bust'
THE Wiltshire Times is expecting a deluge of letters after the announcement on the favoured route for the Westbury bypass. more...
Small price of a life
THE price of a human life was again shown to be very cheap this week when a man received a driving ban of just 70 days and a £450 fine after admitting careless driving which caused an accident in which an innocent young woman was killed. more...
More questions on this disgrace
AS A member of the Viridor landfill liaison group, I would wish the public to be aware of the dissatisfaction felt by those residents who witnessed the "Bloody disgrace" (Wiltshire Times, June 8). more...
Not too late to repeat history
I WOULD like to add my support to the increasing protests over the intended move of the County Records Office to Devizes. Have the county council really thought this through? If there has been consultation, this does not seem to have been with people who really matter. Perhaps the results could be made public. more...
Outrage over higher vets' prices
WHILE on holiday in Wales recently, some friends of mine had the unfortunate worry of their pet dog becoming very ill. They took it to the local vets near to where they were staying. more...
Youth award
EVERY year, Bradford on Avon Women's Institute invites youth organisations in Bradford on Avon to nominate a young person, or groups of students under 18 to receive a silver salver for doing voluntary service. more...
Family search
IN the late 1800s, George Hudden Knight was a prominent member of the community in Westbury. more...
Warminster News
Boxer pleads guilty to attack
A SOLDIER in training for his regimental boxing team has admitted assaulting a colleague after a dispute spilled out from a Warminster pub. more...
Furniture staff made redundant
REDUNDANCY notices have been issued to 34 workers at a Warminster furniture factory. more...
Woman passenger killed
A MOTORCYCLE pillion passenger died after being thrown into the path of an oncoming car in an accident near Longleat. more...
Squaddie admits nightclub killing
A SOLDIER admitted killing a black nightclubber in a frenzied attack at the end of a boozy Saturday night out. more...
Players prepare to do battle
YOUNG rugby stars will be showing off their skills in a south west sporting challenge. more...
Casualties airlifted to hospital
SIX people were seriously injured in a head-on crash near Longleat on Thursday night, June 7. more...
Youngsters have a fun day out
UNDER-privileged children in Wiltshire were treated to a day out at Longleat, near Warminster. more...
Plans are finally given go-ahead
A SCHEME to develop a Trowbridge eyesore has been given the go-ahead after a long-running planning battle. more...
Stone circle at Heaven's Gate
LONGLEAT has been given its own private Stonehenge with the opening of a massive sculpture made from over 50 tons of granite. more...
Roadside scuffle led to assaults
A DRUNKEN teenager who assaulted a security guard at the Center Parcs holiday village at Longleat has appeared before magistrates. more...
Goodbye to popular postmistress
THE search is on for a new post office for the village of Crockerton after award-winning postmistress Ann Shiner has decided to retire. more...
Comedienne opens fete
Absolutely Fabulous: Television personality and popular comedienne Helen Lederer enjoyed a Pimms with her husband Chris Browne after opening the Sutton Veny fete held on the lawn of Sutton Veny House. more...
Westbury News
Westbury bypass rears its head
THE eastern bypass is back on the agenda for Westbury, four years after campaigners forced a rethink at County Hall. more...
Good neighbour wins award
A WESTBURY woman has been announced as the south west's best neighbour after winning the regional heat of a competition. more...
Harry Potter helps smoker to quit
A Westbury man said he has been helped to quit smoking by child wizard Harry Potter. more...
Flare up over tyre meeting fiasco
PEOPLE have just three more weeks to comment on Blue Circle's application to burn tyres. more...
Squaddie admits nightclub killing
A SOLDIER admitted killing a black nightclubber in a frenzied attack at the end of a boozy Saturday night out. more...
Art week activities
PUPILS at Dilton Marsh Primary School took to the stage during art week. more...
More details for new estate
WESTBURY Leigh developers Persimmon Homes have handed in plans for the next stage of their massive development. more...
School is in crisis over numbers
PARENTS in Westbury are being urged to write to the chief education officer in a bid to solve over-crowding at Matravers School. more...
Dining in the old town hall
CUSTOMERS could soon be dining in Westbury's old town hall. more...
Milk factory woos farms
Farmers are being invited to look around the new Westbury milk-processing plant to see what benefits it could have for their businesses. more...
Local banking under threat
WESTBURY residents have reacted angrily to the news that the High Street branch of Portman is to close its doors. more...
Wiltshire News
Wiltshire Festival tickets
Tickets to this year's Wiltshire Festival at Lydiard Country Park are now available to buy online at This is Wiltshire. more...
Wiltshire Sport
We have lift-off!
SWINDON TOWN fans will start the season with a new chairman and a promise that the club's backers are in for the `long haul'. more...
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