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Amesbury News
Passenger dies after car leaves A303 and hits tree
A MAN died after a car in which he was a front-seat passenger spun out of control across the A303 near Mere on Easter Sunday, before leaving the road and smashing into a tree. more...
Bath Leisure
Cutting edge
April 20 to 24, Bath Theatre Royal: A trip to Bath could put you off eating meat pies for life. That's because Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street, is coming to town. more...
Bradford On Avon News
Star billing for Manor in BBC film
A TUDOR manor house near Bradford on Avon will feature in a TV version of Anthony Trollope's jealousy-driven novel He Knew He Was Right. more...
Airgun attack shatters car window
POLICE are trying to trace the owner of an airgun who fired at the back window of a car in Bradford on Avon shattering the rear windscreen on Tuesday afternoon. more...
Easter events draw crowds
CHRISTIANS around the county took part in services and marches of witness to commemorate Good Friday. more...
Children egged on by clues
YOUNGSTERS in Bradford on Avon turned into super-sleuths for the town's annual egg hunt on Easter Monday. more...
Charity worker lands a national award
A WOMAN from Bradford on Avon has won a national award for her work with a charity in Malawi. more...
Meeting to set up new plan
THE first steps have been taken towards laying out a new vision for Bradford on Avon and the surrounding villages. more...
Badger blamed for massive power cut
A BADGER caused the blackout that left over 60,000 homes without electricity on Wednesday night. more...
WI hunts for young champion
YOUNG people who put in that extra bit of effort for their community could be rewarded for their hard work with a special award from Bradford on Avon Women's Institute. more...
Winner is beaks ahead
HORDES of little yellow ducks leapt off the town bridge in Bradford on Avon on Monday in the annual duck race. more...
Car club's big outing
A CONVOY of treasured cars will converge on a Bradford on Avon car park on Sunday to mark the 40th birthday of a club dedicated to Austin, Morris and Wolesley 1800-type cars. more...
Business News
Travel-friendly Zurich wins commuter award
Swindon based Zurich Financial Services has been awarded the Commuter Initiative Award 2004 for the Private Sector by the Association for Commuter Transport . more...
Small firms fail the ethics test
While corporate social responsibility appears to be the latest buzzword among big businesses keen to attract customers and boost their share values, Wiltshire's small firms are apparently less willing to embrace the concept. more...
New Old Town hi-fi store opens with a Bang
Hi-fi and TV retailer Bang and Olufsen will be opening its new Swindon store in Wood Street, Old Town tomorrow. more...
Firm wins schools' top marks
A TROWBRIDGE distribution company has scored high marks with its customers in a new survey. more...
Trio plan to revamp Fizz café bar
A TRIO of town businessmen are looking to spend £350,000 on expanding a popular café bar in Chippenham and hope to invest more than £1m elsewhere. more...
We're staying, traders warn
TRADERS in Castle Place precinct have vowed to stand firm against any pressure to move out as new plans for a major retail and leisure complex remain in the melting pot. more...
Walwayne becomes first trophy winner
Children from Walwayne Court Primary School, Trowbridge, are some of the first to win an award in a new art competition run by the Arc Theatre. more...
RESORT IS TOPS FOR THE TOTS
HOLIDAY resort Center Parcs is one of the country's most parent-friendly breaks, according to a national baby charity. more...
Free tax advice
A Trowbridge firm of financial advisers is teaming up with solicitors in a bid to help people with inheritance tax planning. more...
Rail firm wins an `Oscar'
A CHIPPENHAM-BASED rail company has received an award from the industry's own version of the Oscars. more...
Moto is top for parents
MOTO, which runs the M4 service stations near Chippenham, provides the most parent friendly motorway stops in Britain, a baby charity has found. more...
Traders counting cost of new road
THE future is uncertain for businesses in Semington in the wake of the opening of a bypass around the village. more...
Website's bid to aid business
AN on-line directory providing handy tips on how to run a successful company has been made easier to access this week. more...
Summer holidays with a difference
A NEW tour company in Melksham is offering the chance not just to have a great time in far flung places but also to get involved in local charity projects. more...
New farming lifeline
A NEW internet site has been set up for women working in agriculture in west Wiltshire. more...
Calne News
Police find a body
A BODY thought to be that of missing Purton woman Amanda Edwards has been found on the outskirts of Malmesbury. more...
Cars News
Put to the test.... by a 10-year-old
CAR-MAD Max Clapton is only 10 years old, but that did not stop him phoning Audi Swindon and asking for a test drive. more...
Chippenham News
Community bid to stamp out attacks
POSTERS to help stop arson attacks in Chippenham have been praised by the police and fire services. more...
Police find a body
A BODY thought to be that of missing Purton woman Amanda Edwards has been found on the outskirts of Malmesbury. more...
Gardening designs go national
GREEN-FINGERED Sabbi Ward and Heidi Thompson have been invited to exhibit their award-winning courtyard garden at the Royal Horticultural Society's Garden Show in Birmingham in June. more...
Student aims for death row
GAZETTE & HEARLD: LAW student Vicky Young will be swapping the academic life at Warwick University for the grim reality of death row in the USA when she takes up an internship in the summer. more...
See hear, it's the radio show
GAZETTE & HEARLD: Radio enthusiasts have been making a bee-line for Chippenham Museum and Heritage Centre to check out a new exhibition examining the development of the radio. more...
`We will fight all the way,' say residents
GAZETTE & HEARLD: Skatepark campaigners and local residents are still at loggerheads over plans to build a new skatepark at Westmead in Chippenham despite fresh attempts by North Wiltshire District Council to bring residents on board. more...
Badger blamed for massive power cut
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A BADGER caused the blackout that left over 60,000 homes without electricity on Wednesday night. more...
Come on everybody celebrate Cochran
GAZETTE & HEARLD: THIS weekend marks the 44th anniversary of rocker Eddie Cochran's death and, according to his fans, kicks off a year of events the likes of which the town has never seen. more...
Health chief faces patients of ousted GP
GAZETTE & HEARLD: PATIENTS of ousted GP Barney Williams will put health chiefs in the hot seat at a public meeting at Sheldon School in Chippenham on Tuesday. more...
Meeting for a better future
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: PEOPLE from all over the country came together in Chippenham on Thursday to try and make a better future for poverty stricken children in Bangladesh. more...
Security at court is a sign of the times
GAZETTE & HEARLD: JUST a day after the tragic bombing in Madrid Chippenham's courthouse was fitted with a special metal detector. more...
Rail firm wins an `Oscar'
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: BLUEBIRDS' drummer Tony Keen has been asked to stop beating his drum so fiercely after complaints about the noise. more...
Blade in pocket costs man £200
GAZETTE & HEARLD: A Chippenham man charged with carrying a blade in the town centre was given an 18-month conditional discharge by magistrates. more...
Community bid to stamp out attacks
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: POSTERS to help stop arson attacks in Chippenham have been praised by the police and fire services. more...
Aussie marathon man runs for home
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: AN elite Australian marathon runner is hoping to take one of the biggest races of the year in his stride to raise £1,000 for a care home near Chippenham. more...
Crisis centre's plan to expand
GAZETTE & HEARLD: A year after opening its doors the Chippenham Pregnancy more...
History lies in ruins
GAZETTE & HEARLD: White elephant buildings are blighting the landscape in towns across the region, including Chippenham, Calne, Devizes and Malmesbury. more...
Final plans drawn up for old school site
GAZETTE & HEARLD: Allington School site in Chippenham came one step closer to development when Redrow Homes applied to North Wiltshire District Council for approval of final details relating to the building of 134 new homes. more...
Council to save bus for disabled
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: THOUSANDS of pounds could be spent on improving a bus service which provides a vital lifeline for disabled people in Chippenham. more...
Corsham News
Jail term over credit card fraud
A Corsham man who stole hundreds of pounds from people's credit cards has been jailed for nine months. more...
Musical workshop strikes the right note
CREATIVE youngsters turned everyday rubbish into musical instruments in Corsham on Wednesday. more...
Ctfc Sport
Badman in line for return for crucial game
STEVE White is hoping his Chippenham Town side can reproduce their top six form ahead of tomorrow's trip to Hednesford. more...
Final date could help Bluebirds' chances
MARTIN Paul believes Hednesford Town's forthcoming FA Trophy final appearance could give his side the advantage in tomorrow's crucial Dr Martens League Premier Division encounter. more...
Herring forced to sit out Shield final
IAN Herring will be forced to watch Monday night's Wiltshire Premier Shield final against former club Swindon Town from the sidelines, knowing it could well bring back a flood of memories. more...
Griffin plotting revenge on former team
CHARLIE Griffin's dream move to Swindon Town ended in disappointment and the Chippenham Town striker is now desperate to show them what they have been missing. more...
Malmesbury News
The search continues
Sniffer dogs were yesterday (Thursday) taken to the Malmesbury building site that police now say is of "significant interest" in the hunt for missing Purton woman Amanda Edwards. more...
Police find a body
A BODY thought to be that of missing Purton woman Amanda Edwards has been found on the outskirts of Malmesbury, at the building site of the former Knoll House Hotel. more...
Melksham News
Fun-loving woman killed in car crash
A YOUNG Melksham woman was killed in a three-car crash in Devon on Friday. more...
Flyposters facing police crackdown
MELKSHAM policeman Mark Wallace is mounting a one-man campaign to rid the town of the flyposting he says is giving it a lawless image. more...
A 7-year hitch for footpath
CHILDREN in Melksham may have to wait seven years for a safer route to their school. more...
Badger blamed for massive power cut
A BADGER caused the blackout that left over 60,000 homes without electricity on Wednesday night. more...
New homes are found for elderly
ELDERLY residents at a Melksham care home on the brink of closure have found new homes. more...
Salisbury News
Burglars' £2,000 haul includes shotgun
POLICE are anxious to trace a shotgun stolen in a burglary at a house in West Grimstead. more...
Passenger dies after car leaves A303 and hits tree
A MAN died after a car in which he was a front-seat passenger spun out of control across the A303 near Mere on Easter Sunday, before leaving the road and smashing into a tree. more...
Sport Angling
Gunning's the tops at Manor open day
WEIGHTS were fairly even in the Wilts Angling open match fished on Sunday at Todber Manor. more...
Sport Cricket
Life's a beach in the Barmy Army
SUN, sea, sand and the chance to see England win their first Test series in the Caribbean for 36 years. more...
More players are needed
TROWBRIDGE Cricket Youth are desperately searching for players at under 11s and under 13s age groups. more...
Lewis reaches for the stars
SWINDON seamer Jon Lewis is hoping Gloucestershire's elevation to the top flight of the Frizzell County Championship will mean the eyes of the England selectors are focussed on him a lot more this season. more...
Swindon to start again
SWINDON Cricket Club will try to open their season again tomorrow, as they travel to local rivals Cirencester for a friendly. more...
Sport Football
IT'S ABOUT TIME WE HAD A BREAK
With any hopes of the Premier Division title long gone, Highworth's players might have expected a relaxed run-in. more...
Glenn waits on second chance
CALNE striker Glenn Armstrong could be left in the cold for the visit of Hallen in the First Division tomorrow after failing to turn up for the Bank Holiday derby with neighbours Corsham. more...
Junior treble?
STRATTON Juniors begin their quest for a remarkable cup treble at the County Ground tomorrow. more...
Stratton men are keen to 'bridge gap
It's crunch time for the two leading sides in the Wilts Premier Division when they clash at the Crosslink Centre tomorrow, writes RAY BURROUGHS. more...
COME OUT FIGHTING
CHIPPENHAM TOWN manager Steve White has told his troops to come out fighting following their Easter Monday mauling against Dorchester. more...
Supermarine aim to ruin Redditch title dreams
SWINDON SUPERMARINE can throw a major spanner in the works of Redditch's title charge tomorrow. more...
Weekend football fixtures
SATURDAY more...
WINDMILL TO TURN TABLES?
WINDMILL FC manager Anthony Pascarella will be using the pain of defeat in last season's Adver Cup final as motivation to triumph in this year's showpiece. more...
Sorry, I didn't mean to score
ANDY Goodenough has apologised to Shrewton United after scoring a controversial winning goal in Monday's derby match at Meadow Lane. more...
It's Milan, but only just
A GROUP of West Wiltshire footballers came close to being involved in a shock victory over European champions AC Milan in an international tournament in Bulgaria at the weekend. more...
Wiltshire Junior Cup
BROUGHTON Gifford and Rudloe make history tomorrow when they clash in the final of the Wiltshire Junior Cup at Corsham Town's ground. more...
Chaplin is keeping his eye on the ball
CORSHAM Town stalwart Craig Chaplin insists his side will not be unsettled by the uncertainty surrounding the restructuring of the non-league pyramid. more...
`Striker let us down', blasts boss
CALNE Town manager Kelvin Highmore has launched an attack on Glenn Armstrong after the striker pulled out of Monday's match at Corsham. more...
Dowd is set for top role at Westbury
AFTER 15 years as chairman of Westbury United, Philip Alford will handing over the reins to George Dowd at the end of the season. more...
Calne rock leaders
CALNE Town blew this season's First Division title race wide open with a 2-1 away win over leaders Bitton on Saturday. more...
Youngsters point the way forward
JERAD O'Pray missed a golden opportunity to earn his side a point on Saturday as a young Westbury side produced a battling performance. more...
Plaister Autos Wiltshire League
BRADFORD Town secured a place in the Corsham Print Senior Cup final on Saturday with a 2-1 win at home to Biddestone Town. more...
Town manager demands point for late cry-off
TROWBRIDGE Town boss Neil Kirkpatrick is demanding to be awarded the three points after Shrewton United Reserves called off their match on Thursday three hours before kick-off. more...
Sport Rugby
Corsham 23, Devizes 8
CORSHAM gave a good account of themselves against higher-league opponents Devizes before missing out on a Bath Combination Plate final. more...
Young guns prepare for Welsh tour
CHIPPENHAM under 12s squad will be taking all 35 members on a short to Wales this weekend. more...
Iain's a tyke!
Leeds have made public English rugby's worst-kept secret by signing Bath's England international Iain Balshaw. more...
Coombs to stand down as captain
BARRY Coombs is stepping down as Trowbridge captain at the end of this season after deciding he wants to put all his focus on playing. more...
...but Connolly signs deal to stay at the Rec
Bath head coach John Connolly has ended speculation about his Rec future by agreeing to lead Bath's assault on the Heineken Cup next season. more...
New boy gets the call as Swindon finish up
Swindon make the long journey to Chesham for their final Berks, Bucks & Oxon fixture of the season. more...
Weekend teams and fixtures
TEAMS more...
Swindon News
Talk, not terror
A leading member of Swindon's Islamic community, fears that Al-Qaeda extremists are tarnishing the reputation of Britain's law-abiding MuslimsTHE Muslim community in Swindon would wholeheartedly condemn any form of terrorism and violence. more...
Too far to walk with two small children
WITH regard to Sharon Keene's letter (April 14) surely the only issue involved here is that of distance. No young child should have to attend a primary school 45 minutes walking distance away. more...
I will not buy black bags
THIS week was the second time I have phoned the council to say I am out of black bags. more...
Prison idea is not new
WITH reference to your reports on the Home Office being interested in a possible prison in the Coate Area. more...
Womens' views are being ignored
Plans to shut the maternity unit in Malmesbury will seriously limit choice for pregnant women in Swindon. more...
Computers to help patients beat the blues
EVERYONE has heard of computer dating now computer counselling is set to hit the big time. more...
Dogs get that extra chocolate
RESPONSIBLE pet owners in Swindon love to treat their pets more than anywhere else in the country, according to a local store. more...
Slip roads are to be closed overnight
SOUTHBOUND slip roads at the Calcutt junction on the A419 near Cricklade will be closed at night next week for resurfacing. more...
`I'm a real home girl'
SWINDON starlet Billie Piper says she would love to write a screenplay and have a family. more...
Touch of wizardry in a charity store
A HIGHWORTH charity shop manager had a lucky find after being hit by a bolt of Hogwarts wizardry. more...
MP to chair meeting on world debt
SOUTH Swindon MP Julia Drown is to host a meeting on world debt with Chancellor Gordon Brown and Sir Bob Geldof. more...
Event will encourage people to think green
SCHOOLCHILDREN, business people, residents and politicians are just some of the people expected to gather for Swindon's first ever `Eco-bash.' more...
Euro MP calls for checks on food from EU
Unhygienic meat from Eastern Europe could enter the UK when the EU gets bigger on May 1, a Euro MP has warned. more...
Exhibition of local artwork
HIGHWORTH Artists' Society has a new exhibition starting next week. more...
Camel gets set to beat own record
AS IF running the London Marathon wasn't gruelling enough, two Swindon men are to attempt Sunday's race dressed as a camel. more...
Spotlight shines on talented youngster
BUDDING actor Drew Coleman has made a big impression at one of the country's foremost theatre schools during a work experience placement. more...
Author writes to aid appeal
A CHILDREN'S book of short stories is helping raise cash for the Swindon Cancer Appeal. more...
Campaign to prevent disruption
PUB landlords in Cricklade will be urged to get fully behind the town's Pubwatch scheme in readiness for a possible increase in bad behaviour this summer. more...
Turkish folk form social group
A SOCIAL group for people of Turkish origin living in Swindon has been set up. more...
Police find a body
A BODY thought to be that of missing Purton woman Amanda Edwards has been found on the outskirts of Malmesbury. more...
The search continues
DETECTIVES last night released the man they had been questioning on suspicion of kidnapping missing 21-year-old Purton woman Amanda Edwards. more...
Residents quizzed
OFFICERS were out in force in Amanda's home village of Purton yesterday, questioning residents outside the One Stop shop which she called at last Thursday morning. more...
Dad didn't know son had bike
A FATHER has called for a change in the law after an inquest revealed his son did not have a full motorcycle licence when his 400cc Kawasaki collided with a car on New Year's Eve. more...
Medical centre is helping to keep hearts healthy
THE Hawthorn Medical Centre in Swindon is holding an open evening on Wednesday, April 28. more...
Back seat confessions
Stepping into the back of a taxi is like entering a confession box, says cabbie Rita O'Toole, 53, as she waits for a fare outside Swindon bus station. more...
Maybe law should be changed for all vehicles
SOLDIER Daniel Richens was just 22 when he was fatally injured as his 400cc motorcycle collided with a car. more...
`Don't let my girl be the next Kate'
A DISTRAUGHT mother is terrified her heroin-addicted teenage daughter could suffer the same tragic fate as Kate Walsh. more...
Reserve volunteers patch up differences with council
A VOLUNTEER group has voted to continue managing the Seven Fields Nature reserve more...
Vinnie's four days of hell
THE parents of a toddler whose fractured leg was not put in a cast for four days have made a formal complaint to Swindon's flagship hospital. more...
Tourism News
White lions are on the prowl
THE UK's first and only pride of white lions is making its debut this season at the West Midland Safari and Leisure Park. more...
Trowbridge News
Farmer saves drowning boy
Jeff Marshall saved Bradley Smith, held by dad DarrenA FARMER saved the life of a drowning toddler at North Bradley on Saturday. Two-year-old Bradley Smith was unconscious and not breathing when he was pulled out of a pond at Bramble Farm. more...
Plea to slow down
SPEEDING cars outside their homes have led three young Trowbridge girls to launch their own safety campaign. more...
Calls to alter road layout after smash
PRESSURE is mounting on highway officials to change the layout of a crossroads near Trowbridge after a triple fatal smash last week. more...
Fans flock to catch a glimpse of trophy
WORLD Cup fever erupted in Trowbridge as the greatest prize in rugby came to Wiltshire's county town as part of its whistlestop tour of the nation. more...
Family mourns sad loss
TRIBUTES have been pouring in for a 37-year-old window cleaner found dead at his home in Southwick. more...
Railway could be a permanent feature
A TRAIN enthusiast is hoping to lay a permanent miniature railway track at Lackham Country Park. About 90 parents and youngsters enjoyed rides on Peter Sheppard's two locomotives over the Easter weekend. more...
Town in a flap as pigeon war flares
CHIEF officers from two authorities will thrash out a way of resolving a rumbling war over Trowbridge's expanding pigeon population. more...
U-turn over plans for football ground
PARISH councillors in North Bradley have made a U-turn in their stance on Trowbridge Town Football Club's bid to build a covered stand on their home ground at Woodmarsh. more...
Sex case delay
THE case of a disabled man who is suing Wiltshire County Council after claiming he suffered abuse at a Trowbridge care home has been adjourned. more...
Schools on shortlist for switch
A SHORTLIST of sites for the potential relocation of one of Trowbridge's three secondary schools will be drawn up over the next few weeks. more...
It's a flying Dutchman
HUNDREDS of pounds have been raised for a Bath cancer support group after more than 100 people took part in a 10km fun run in Trowbridge. more...
Traders counting cost of new road
THE future is uncertain for businesses in Semington in the wake of the opening of a bypass around the village. more...
We're staying, traders warn
TRADERS in Castle Place precinct have vowed to stand firm against any pressure to move out as new plans for a major retail and leisure complex remain in the melting pot. more...
Ex-councillor to face gay slur investigation
Ben BiddulphA GOVERNMENT watchdog has begun investigating homophobic comments made by a former Trowbridge councillor despite his resignation from the authority. more...
Man's anger over new penalty notice blunder
Pensioner Maurice Stribling is considering bringing an injunction against Transport for London after receiving another congestion charge penalty despite never driving to the capital. more...
Musical star, 83, is to visit
WEST End musical legend Edmund Hockridge will entertain pensioners at the opening of a new retirement home in Trowbridge. more...
Extra cash is a myth, says head
A HEAD teacher from Trowbridge has angrily accused the Government of lying about extra money for schools. more...
Tax help on offer
A TEAM of advisors from the Inland Revenue will be on hand in a Trowbridge shopping precinct to offer free advice on a host of tax and national insurance issues. more...
Benefit cheat is spared prison
A Staverton woman who cheated the benefits system out of more than £20,000 has escaped being sent to prison. more...
Badger blamed for massive power cut
A BADGER caused the blackout that left over 60,000 homes without electricity on Wednesday night. more...
Jam is on the menu at pub as music fans raise cash for fund
PEOPLE came out in droves over the weekend to enjoy the sunshine, music and a barbecue at a fundraising day held by a Trowbridge pub for the Wiltshire Times 150 Fund. more...
New chief appointed by the PCT
A NEW chief executive has taken over at West Wiltshire Primary Care Trust. more...
Easter events draw crowds
CHRISTIANS around the county took part in services and marches of witness to commemorate Good Friday. more...
PCT will listen to public
PEOPLE in west Wiltshire are being asked for their opinions on how health care in the area is provided. more...
Money floods in to help children
A BETTER future for poverty-stricken children in Bangladesh is moving closer with the help of people in west Wiltshire. more...
Raves to face stiff sanctions
POLICE are warning organisers of illegal raves they will use all available powers to stop them from going ahead. more...
Eater hope for church
THE resurrection of a church without a congregation could be sealed within weeks after a successful Easter weekend. more...
Bid to cut drugs bill
BETTER management of medicine could save up to £80,000 at the Royal United Hospital in Bath. more...
Facing jail for glassing
Trowbridge man Zouhir Aissaoui faces the prospect of a jail term after admitting glassing a man in a town pub. more...
Trowbridge,Bradford On Avon,Melksham,Warminster,Westbury News
Be logical about speed limits
I SEE there is to be a 30mph speed limit along Sandridge Road, Melksham due to the Forest and Sandridge School being there. more...
Tailgating worry for the motorists
I WRITE in reply to Andrew Otto's response to my letter regarding tailgaters. more...
Call for change in the law
I would like to congratulate the Liberal Democrats for being the first political party to address the issue of assisted dying for the terminally ill at their conference in Southport. more...
Lorries cause traffic Bedlam
A FEW weeks ago cement works' lorries started using an old hangar on the Keevil airfield to store and then remove bags of cement. more...
County town is being stripped of major assets
SO Wiltshire County Council now proposes to move the County Youth Service to Devizes. more...
Praise for youngsters
In this day and age when the youth of our community make the headlines for all the wrong reasons how refreshing it was to witness the young lads of Trowbridge representing their home town on the football field with pride and honour, and once again helping their town reach the final of the Wilts Senior Cup for the second year running. more...
Fearing for the future of sport
AS a father of two football mad boys, a parent with children at Matravers School and a keen supporter of football in Westbury, I wish to support Tony McDonald and his fears for the future of sport in the town. more...
So will the changes now be forthcoming?
I WOULD be grateful if you would allow me to respond to Mr McDonald's letter where he expressed his views about children playing football and having new facilities. more...
Extra space?
I WAS surprised to read in your paper of April 9 Mr McDonald's statement that there would be over 50 acres of all weather sports facilities. Where did the number 50 come from? more...
Please provide more for the disabled
FOLLOWING the letter last week from Phil Reynolds regarding the lack of seating in Trowbridge town centre I would like to point out that the Bristol City Environmental Access Guide strongly recommends that seating be provided every 100 metres (50 metres preferred) in town centre and shopping area environments. more...
Bias claim
I AM very upset at your reporting of the crash near Caen Hill, Devizes, in March. more...
Warminster News
Shop and garage vital for residents
WORRIED residents are launching a petition to save a threatened convenience shop and petrol station in Warminster. more...
Mortar shell discovered in woods
AN army bomb squad was scrambled to dispose of an unexploded mortar shell found poking out of a rabbit hole on Easter Sunday. more...
Doctors under fire over Center Parcs clinic
DOCTORS who cancelled out-of-hours cover at Warminster Community Hospital have been criticised for running an extra clinic at Center Parcs. more...
Man has £1,000 stolen
A BOGUS caller stole £1,000 from an elderly man in Warminster after claiming he was from the water board. more...
Rooks mystery
Rooks are failing to nest in Warminster for the first time in over 20 years. more...
Race jogs memories for father
A RUNNER is making big strides to pay back a charity that helped his family after the death of his son. more...
Aliens head for Cley Hill
LITTLE green men from outer space enjoy nothing better than taking their flying saucers to Warminster, a study into UFOs has revealed. more...
Lions' accolade for youth work
A LONG-serving member of Warminster Lions has picked up an international award in recognition of his drug and alcohol awareness work. more...
Westbury News
Plan set to wreck sports fields deal
A DEAL to swap school playing fields for a housing development and new sports pitches could collapse next week with a vote to change the shape of Westbury. more...
Couple honoured by African leader
A WESTBURY businessman has been made guest of honour at a presidential party for his part in bringing democracy to Africa. more...
Affordable homes to go ahead
A ROW that has delayed the building of more affordable housing in Trowbridge and Westbury has finally been resolved. more...
New head is backed by report
A WESTBURY primary school has made rapid progress in the last year, an Ofsted report published this week reveals. more...
Appeal over stolen gems
POLICE are trying to trace thousands of pounds worth of jewellery stolen from a home in Westbury last month. more...
Treat for film fans in town
FILM fans are set to get a transportable cinema screen shipped across from America. more...
Easter events draw crowds
CHRISTIANS around the county took part in services and marches of witness to commemorate Good Friday. more...
Bunny picks best Easter bonnets
BRIGHTLY coloured bonnets were all the rage in Bratton as the village pre-school marked the end of term in style. more...
Bug hunt boost for fund target
MORE than 40 young bug spotters combed the grounds of a Westbury primary school last week for a rare collection of creepy crawlies. more...
Young actors put on Shakespeare show
SHAKESPEARE came to Dilton Marsh as more than 100 young actors tackled four of the Bard's best-known plays in 90 minutes. more...
Wiltshire News
Farmer saves drowning boy
Jeff Marshall saved Bradley Smith, held by dad DarrenA FARMER saved the life of a drowning toddler at North Bradley on Saturday. Two-year-old Bradley Smith was unconscious and not breathing when he was pulled out of a pond at Bramble Farm. more...
Wiltshire Sport
Finish it off
ANDY KING knows victory at Wycombe Wanderers could virtually seal Town's play-off spot and the manager has admitted it would be a `disaster' to fail now with the dream tantalisingly close. more...
Wootton Bassett News
New face selected to serve town as mayor
Susan Cooksley has been selected as the new mayor elect for Wootton Bassett. more...
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