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Bath Leisure
Glamour queen comes west
JUNE 14 - 19, BATH: Glamour queen Joan Collins is coming to Bath this month. From June 14 the actress will take to the stage at the Theatre Royal Bath. The Hollywood star is the star of Alan Melville's elegant comedy of manners, Full Circle. more...
Flown the nest
JUNE 21 - 26, BATH: Actress Lesley Joseph has spread her wings far and beyond TV comedy series Birds Of A Feather. more...
Hollywood actors are brought down to earth
UNTIL JUNE 12, BATH: Multi award-winning comedy and West End smash hit Stones In His Pockets brings a taste of Tinseltown with a distinctly Irish flavour to Bath next week. more...
Get into the spirit of dance
JUNE 6, BATH: The international smash hit Spirit Of The Dance makes a welcome return to the Theatre Royal Bath for two performances on Sunday. more...
Restaurant - La Flamenca, Bath
Actractivo, actractivo, actractivo which in English of course reads as `sexy, sexy, sexy ' Because that's precisely what the La Flamenca in Bath is like a classy Spanish eaterie that, to my mind at least, is one of the best finds of this year. more...
Bradford On Avon News
Lions Club fun day is a roaring success
15253/4THOUSANDS of people enjoyed the bank holiday sunshine at the Bradford on Avon fun day. more...
`Positive response' to latest Mill plans
REACTIONS to the latest plans for the troubled Kingston Mill development in Bradford on Avon have been mostly positive according to the developer. more...
Fear as cars block access to hospital
AMBULANCES and fire engines could be prevented from getting to Bradford on Avon hospital in an emergency because of cars parked in the driveway. more...
Charge dropped
A 26-year-old Bradford on Avon man has walked free from court after a sex charge against him was dropped. more...
Settlement spells end to kitchen nightmare
It has taken Nils Hughes nearly four years to force two maintenance companies into admitting partial liability for the gas explosion which ripped through the Kings Arms, in Monkton Farleigh, in October 2000. more...
Memories of Minna
THE funeral was held yesterday of much-loved Bradford on Avon councillor Minna Gillham who died on May 22. more...
Music and fun for all the family
POPULAR local musicians are being lined up to provide entertainment and raise money at a summer fair to be held in Bradford on Avon. more...
DJ sessions for the girls
GIRLS in Atworth are being given the chance to learn more about the male-dominated world of the DJ on Tuesday. more...
Charity walk
VOLUNTEERS are needed to raise money for a deserving cause while improving their own health. more...
Depicting life in poor township
AN artist who has a studio in a South African township is showing his work in Bradford on Avon this week. more...
Business News
100 good reasons to party
Ref. 30757-59MEMBERS of a club for Swindon's business and professional women toasted the 100th birthday of one of their founder members with a cup of tea. more...
Despondent trader has to shut up shop
30708-01YET another Highworth business has folded with the owner predicting a gloomy future for town traders. more...
Expansion plan pictures on line
VIRTUAL images of the Renrod Motor Group's ambitious Meridian Project have been released on the internet. more...
Learning skills from the army
BOSSES from Wiltshire have been honing leadership and teamwork skills with help from the Territorial Army. more...
Hard work rewarded by trip to LA
A van saleswoman from Warminster traded in her figures and targets for the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas. more...
Cars News
Porsches are a girl's best friend
One of the many wishes I would like to achieve sometime in my life among shopping in Bloomingdales in New York with a blank cheque and abseiling down the Eiffel Tower dressed as catwoman is to drive a Porsche. more...
Hay-fever hell for motorists
If the passenger alongside you in the traffic jam is crying his or her eyes out, don't worry - it's more likely to be caused by hay fever than the congestion. more...
Bikers - Check your treads
Motorcycle tyres may need to be checked as the warmer weather approaches, warns the Retail Motor Industry Federation. more...
Charityball News
More cash in their pockets
NINE local charities are richer today after sharing in the proceeds of this year's record-breaking Marriott Charity Ball. more...
All the fun of the ball
PARTYGOERS danced the night away at the Marriott Charity Ball on Saturday to help raise thousands of pounds for local organisations. more...
Chippenham News
Father of two dies in bike tragedy
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: NEIGHBOURS have paid tribute to a gentle family man from Lacock who was killed in an horrific motorbike accident. more...
Festival is riot of music and colour
13210-2GAZETTE & HERALD: ALL Chippenham was a stage to colour, music and dancing as thousands of people flocked to the folk festival over the bank holiday weekend. more...
Lacock sets scene for period drama
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A FILM production company has singled out a timeless north Wiltshire village as the most unique in the country. more...
Scouts celebrate their 75th anniversary
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A SCOUT group in Chippenham is appealing for former members to help them celebrate their 75th anniversary later this year. more...
Researcher `batty about vampires'
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: Allen Gittens has received mail from bloodthirsty youngsters asking for training to become vampire slayers. more...
Corsham News
Message was written during freak storm
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A MESSAGE in a bottle, thrown from a cruise ship during a terrifying storm, was returned to a Corsham holidaymaker four years after it was written. more...
Fancy that! Thief steals children's costumes
GAZETTE & HERALD: A NURSERY school in Box will have to fundraise for fancy dress costumes after 15 outfits were stolen from the building. more...
Halfmarathon News
Get in training for half marathon
There are just over four months to get in shape for Swindon's half marathon. more...
Health News
Public urged to have their say on healthcare
PEOPLE in Wiltshire are being given a chance to get involved in healthcare in the county and one Melksham woman is already making a difference. more...
Hospital's long-term future still uncertain
A DEAL has been reached to keep the threatened inpatient ward at Warminster Community Hospital open for another three months. more...
PCT paralysed by mounting debts
A DAMNING report on a west Wiltshire health trust has found it is paralysed by financial constraints and not meeting the level of services patients should expect. more...
Town backs hospital with hard cash
WARMINSTER people have donated a record-breaking £500 to the town's threatened community hospital in just one day. more...
Highworth News
Festival is set to feature a town's colourful history
HIGHWORTH'S rich past will come alive at an exhibition this month. A Meet the Ancestors display is being organised as part of the Highworth Festival. St Michael's Church will be transformed into a portal into the past. more...
Melksham News
Grateful family say thank you
THE family of the little Melksham girl who needs a new wheelchair have been touched by the amount of support and help they have been offered. more...
The Eliminator to take on challenger in title contest
ALL-STAR wrestlers will be descending on Melksham this month after the last event in the town was a sellout. more...
Assault in town's new skatepark
A MAN was left with a broken nose and eye socket after an unprovoked attack at the newly opened Melksham skatepark. more...
Decision due on bike shop
ROAD safety concerns could lead to a planning application for a motorcycle shop in Melksham being turned down. more...
Public urged to have their say on healthcare
PEOPLE in Wiltshire are being given a chance to get involved in healthcare in the county and one Melksham woman is already making a difference. more...
Salisbury News
Former mayor says he was betrayed
`BETRAYED' is the word former mayor of Ringwood Danny Cracknell uses to describe how he has been treated by some of his fellow councillors since recovering from cancer. more...
Vintage car `dies' saving owner's life
A RARE vintage car saved the life of its owner after a drive through the Forest ended in disaster. more...
Sport Cricket
Duke's bowled over
THE Duke of Kent was taken aback by the speed of the new bowling machine during his visit to the Warminster Cricket Academy on Thursday. more...
Nichols to lead Swindon charge
Swindon will look to bounce back from their defeat at Cinderford last week, as they entertain Malmesbury at the County Ground. more...
Consistency is the key for Goatacre
Goatacre are relishing the chance to put their Jekyll and Hyde start to the season behind them when the first XI entertain unbeaten Trowbridge at home on Saturday in Division One of the Swindon and Stroud Wilts/Glos league. more...
Sport Football
Dyton fury as Shrivvy are denied
SHRIVENHAM manager Alan Dyton was left stunned after the club's promotion bid was snubbed by the Hellenic League. more...
New teams set to join league
THE Trowbridge and District League are holding their annual meeting at the Wesley Road Club, Wesley Road, Trowbridge, at 7pm on Friday June 11. more...
Sport Rugby
Walshe joins up with Bath
Bath yesterday completed the signing of veteran half-back Nick Walshe from Sale on a two-year deal. more...
Swindon News
Progress is not such a bad thing
Whenever there is any suggestion of progress that may mean change in this town, it's vigorously dismissed as being inappropriate by the usual impressive sounding local groups having a tantrum. more...
Our daily support
I WOULD like to take this opportunity to once more thank the Swindon officers who, under the direction of Paul Granger, brought Glyn Razzell to justice for the murder of my sister Linda. more...
Do I look like a terrorist?
Ref. 30752-08YOU report that `Police want you to keep an eye on your neighbours to make sure they are not terrorists'. more...
Kindness is appreciated
I WOULD like to say a very big thank you to the staff of the womens' outpatients department at the Great Western Hospital for being so kind and understanding to my son when I had a very long wait for my appointment last week. more...
The obvious answer
THE perfect use for the Mechanics Institute was suggested to me a long time ago, and I cannot believe no one has implemented the idea. more...
Victorian picture sells for £13,000
A PAINTING of a cottage in Wroughton by a trailblazing Victorian artist has sold for more than £13,000. more...
Thousands set to join street protest
Ref. 30178-85THOUSANDS of Swindonians are set to take to the streets on Saturday in a mass protest calling for a halt to building on green spaces. more...
Money stolen from taxi firm
A FINANCIAL controller accused of stealing about £100,000 from a taxi company has pleaded guilty to embezzling cash. more...
Awards night to aid cancer appeal
SWINDON CANCER APPEAL: Journalists from all media will gather in Old Town to celebrate their art at the Wiltshire Media Awards on Thursday, June 17. more...
Pre-school could shut its doors
A THRIVING pre-school forced to find a new home could face closure if it doesn't find the cash to fund its move. more...
100 good reasons to party
Ref. 30757-59MEMBERS of a club for Swindon's business and professional women toasted the 100th birthday of one of their founder members with a cup of tea. more...
Author to sign books
BESTSELLING author Chris Ryan will be signing copies at the Asda supermarket in West Swindon. more...
Butcher beefs up our cancer appeal
Ref. 30736-51SWINDON CANCER APPEAL:KEITH Crump hasn't let lung cancer stop him raising thousands of pounds in aid of treatment and research of the disease. more...
Twins make a visit
The Swindon Lions Club has been celebrating 100 years of the Entente Cordiale with members from their twin club, Les Andelys. more...
You'll be for the high jump
POLICE have vowed to act to stop youths damaging an historic former toll house when they jump into the Thames. more...
Take a trip down memory lane
RAIL enthusiasts will be able to marvel at vintage vehicles and steam trains at the Science Museum in Wroughton. more...
Festival to be `the best yet'
THERE are now just 18 days to go until the start of Old Town's spectacular Victorian Festival. more...
Moonlight promenade
A moonlit walk around Wilt-shire will be held later this month to raise cash for charity. more...
MP urges gifted children to use summer school
SOUTH Swindon MP Julia Drown is urging bright children from Swindon to join a summer school run by the National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth. more...
On their way back onto the beaches
Ref. 30452-19THOUSANDS of veterans from across the UK have begun a friendly invasion of France to the run up to Sun-day's 60th anniversary of D-Day. more...
Simon's Peak performance
Ref. 30756-27LITTLE Josiah Kay has every reason to feel proud of his dad Simon. more...
Libraries log on to a lot of success
A NATIONAL boom in visitors to libraries has been reflected in Swindon. more...
Smash is asking for help and cash
THE Smash youth project will hold its first annual meeting later this month. more...
Who is your MEP? (...and do you even care?)
ANDY TATE reports on the apparent apathy among Swindon voters when it comes to European politics more...
Get in training for half marathon
There are just over four months to get in shape for Swindon's half marathon. more...
Opening up for their art
Ref. 30733-13SWINDON artists have opened their doors to the public again for the rest of the month. more...
Man beaten up while he was on phone
A MAN was knocked to the ground and kicked in the head before his mobile phone stolen. more...
Thanks for giving us back our telly
RESIDENTS at a sheltered housing complex in Haydon Wick will be left without their TV lifeline in four weeks time. more...
More cash in their pockets
NINE local charities are richer today after sharing in the proceeds of this year's record-breaking Marriott Charity Ball. more...
No excuses for boredom
Ref. 30750-09HALF-term is traditionally a time for parental stress, but families across Swindon have been finding alternatives to bad moods and endless television. more...
MP voices concern over Israel
SOUTH Swindon MP Julia Drown has added her voice to international condemnation of Israel over recent destruction of Palestinian homes. more...
Man attacked and robbed
A MAN was approached by a group of seven men and punched and kicked. more...
Plans underway for 4,000 to join protest march
WITH just one day to go before one of Swindon's largest protest marches, organisers say preparations are going well. more...
How low can you go?
THIS is the moment a grey-haired thief was captured on CCTV camera stealing a charity box filled with your cash. more...
Give the politicians a grilling
Evening Advertiser readers will get the chance to put Swindon's politicians on the spot. more...
Probe is nearing its target
A SPACE mission, partly funded by a Swindon research council is nearing its target, seven years after it was launched. more...
Activities for everybody at town festival
CRICKLADE will be buzzing with activity when its annual town festival kicks off next month. more...
Stab charge man faces court date
A jilted Rodbourne man will appear at crown court charged with the attempted murder of his alleged love rival. more...
Delightful half term story trail
Ref. 30735-53CHILDREN visiting Stanton Country Park, near Stanton Fitzwarren, were regaled with stories while enjoying the park's lakes and open spaces during its half-term story trail. more...
Motorists back petrol protests
Ref. 30749-35AN EARLY filling-up flurry by drivers sparked fears of panic buying at several Swindon garages yesterday. more...
Stay out of shops, court tells heroin addict
A HEROIN addict who went shoplifting while wanted on warrant for other offences has been released on bail by magistrates provided he stays out of shops. more...
Website abusing town shuts down
AN anonymous webmaster who created pages bitterly abusing Swindon has taken them down. more...
Trowbridge News
Jeep goes up in flames as arsonist strikes again
15265/1STOP-CHECKS will be introduced on a Trowbridge estate as police try and trap a serial arsonist responsible for up to 12 blazes. more...
Deputy mayor quits due to pressure
Cllr Steve SquiresTHE deputy mayor of Trowbridge has blamed personal pressures for his decision to quit the council just two weeks after his appointment to the role. more...
Fundraising drive in honour of Rachel, 28
THE husband and sister of 28-year-old cancer victim Rachel Deadman will join staff at a Trowbridge supermarket this weekend for a charity bonanza in her memory. more...
Horror writer's namesake pens first novel
HE may share the same name as one of the world's best-known horror writers but Trowbridge author Steve King is hoping his first novel will win an army of fans on its own merits. more...
`Lost' wedding ring found after 20 years
15266/2THE MAYOR of Trowbridge is cele- brating after her husband's wedding ring, lost nearly 20 years ago, was discovered just yards from their back garden. more...
Margaret's emotional farewell from pupils
EMOTIONS were running high at a Trowbridge primary school as pupils and staff waved goodbye to a long-serving member of staff. more...
Plenty to see at Selwood show
15238/6VISITORS turned back the clock to take a close look at vehicles of yesteryear when they attended a three day show at the weekend. more...
College stage fashion show
STUDENTS from Wiltshire College Trowbridge will host a fashion show on Tuesday to show off their designs from the past two years. more...
Ted says thanks for big cheque
28321/1BIG Ted paid a visit to a Trowbridge primary school to thank a classroom assistant for her fundraising. more...
Burglar stole to feed habit
A burglar who assaulted a pensioner when he was caught in the act has been jailed for three years and nine months. more...
Sunshine pulls in crowds for fun day
Around 200 people came out to enjoy the sunshine this weekend for a Trowbridge estate's annual fun day. more...
Village standstill as lorry jams bridge
15234/14A LORRY driver sparked safety fears after jamming his vehicle on a village bridge near Trowbridge. more...
Staff tow the line for charity walk
15248/4BLISTERS, aching limbs and sunburn failed to deter the Wiltshire Times editorial team who took part in a fundraising walk at the weekend. more...
Cinema is not a certainty
THE prospect of bringing a cinema to Trowbridge will be put under the microscope this summer. more...
Second chance for homes plan
A DEVELOPER hoping to build four new homes in Trowbridge has resubmitted a planning application, despite already being refused permission. more...
Hacker sabotages website business
INTERNET entrepreneur Dominic Hayhoe believes "pure spite" was behind a rival's bid to sabotage his website for reuniting military personnel. more...
Starry Eyes fancy dress
CHILDREN from Trowbridge-based Starry Eyes will help turn this year's civic service into a colourful affair by dressing-up in animal costumes. more...
Classes hit the right note with toddlers
POPULAR demand has seen a toddlers' music group add a Trowbridge venue to its growing number of centres in the region. more...
Training award
A STUDENT from Wiltshire College Trowbridge has won a national award for his work during training. more...
War heroes mark 60th anniversary of D-Day
15249/0D-DAY 60TH ANNIVERSARY: HEROES and survivors from D-Day were honoured in the largest memorial service held in west Wiltshire for almost 50 years on Sunday. more...
`I haven't got any animosity towards Germans'
D-DAY 60TH ANNIVERSARY: HUNDREDS of soldiers lost their lives during the Normandy invasions but veteran Eric Upright was one of the lucky ones. more...
Memories of invasion
15249/02D-DAY 60TH ANNIVERSARY: FOR D-Day veteran George Martin being part of the largest seaborne invasion is something he will never forget. more...
Men were just doing their job
D-DAY 60TH ANNIVERSARY: D-DAY veteran Alf Collett fears the brave actions of himself and his colleagues will end up consigned to the history books unless more youngsters are made aware of the sacrifice. more...
Nurseries flourish at Chelsea Flower Show
THE Chelsea Flower Show gave two west Wiltshire nurseries the chance to show off their skills and both came back with medals. more...
Police plan tactics to control footie fans
POLICE and pub landlords are gearing up for a busy summer as hundreds of football fans descend on west Wiltshire bars to watch England's progress in Euro 2004. more...
It's sponsored walkies for four-legged friends
A TEAM of greyhounds will soon be making their way through north and west Wiltshire with a couple of women in tow. more...
PCT paralysed by mounting debts
A DAMNING report on a west Wiltshire health trust has found it is paralysed by financial constraints and not meeting the level of services patients should expect. more...
Help out county's air ambulance
MORE volunteers are needed to help the Wiltshire Air Ambulance make the most of its annual fundraising week. more...
Doormen must be licensed
A NEW national licensing scheme for pub and club door staff has been launched in west and north Wiltshire. more...
Groups in bid to save waterway
TWO volunteer groups have merged to strengthen a bid to restore an historic canal through Wiltshire. more...
On your bike for your 21st
PEOPLE celebrating their 21st birthdays this year are being asked to help the Wiltshire Cycleway celebrate its own anniversary. more...
Marking a decade of women priests
A SERVICE to mark a decade of women priests in the Church of England will be held at Salisbury Cathedral in June. more...
Pensions protest march
TEACHERS from Wiltshire will join thousands of public sector workers from across the country for a pensions protest march in London later this month. more...
Charities needed to support show
ORGANISERS of next year's West Wilts Show are looking for two charities to link up with for the flagship event. more...
Help find unsung heroes
TEENAGE heroes who pulled a man from a blazing flat and a taxi driver who donated a kidney to his brother are the kind of stories that could win the Vodafone Life Savers Awards. more...
Assistants gain skills
TEACHING assistants from across the county attended a presentation recognising their improved skills and qualifications on Wednesday. more...
Trowbridge,Bradford On Avon,Melksham,Warminster,Westbury News
Call for a ban on bonfires
ONCE again the anti-social garden bonfire idiots are active. more...
Appreciating the value of those volunteer helpers
WHO says people don't care like they used to? Not us! It's Volunteers Week (June 1-7) and we at Advocacy Works wish to publicly thank all the wonderful people voluntarily giving their time and skills to helping people in Wiltshire who are experiencing mental health problems. more...
Public to have their say
IN 2001 a decision was taken to produce a design statement for the village of Hilperton. more...
Now sheep fouling is a hazard
WOULD someone explain to the local people and visitors to this historic and scenic monument, Westbury White Horse, why so many sheep are grazing all around the hills doing what sheep do naturally. more...
Why county town is behind the times
CONGRATULATIONS councillors on approving building work for Trowbridge Town Football Club or was it a case of well we better show willing because we have done nothing yet? more...
Imber let down by broken promise
I REFER to the article relating to Imber in the Wiltshire Times on May 28. more...
Replace anger with patience on our roads
Every week we read of further crashes on our roads and in particular in the A36. more...
Councillor Gillham was `one of a kind'
I was very sorry and upset to receive the news late on Sunday evening that Minna Gillham had died. more...
Customer service really counts
MAY I, through your newspaper, highly commend a business in your area. more...
£1,000 cash boost for research
May I thank the people of Trowbridge who gave so generously both at the spring sale at West Ashton Village Hall and to the collection at Tesco. more...
Warminster News
Hospital's long-term future still uncertain
A DEAL has been reached to keep the threatened inpatient ward at Warminster Community Hospital open for another three months. more...
Support for petition
HUNDREDS of people in Warminster have signed up to save a threatened post office. more...
Exploring culture, art and history of Africa
15231/10THE harsh realities of life for children living in Africa has been hitting with youngsters at Crockerton Primary School. more...
Town backs hospital with hard cash
WARMINSTER people have donated a record-breaking £500 to the town's threatened community hospital in just one day. more...
School provides umpire for TV rounders
REALITY television stars made a scene with sporting champions from Warminster Prep School on Monday. more...
Black Watch on way back to Iraq
HUNDREDS of troops from Warminster barracks are being sent back to Iraq, just months after returning home from war. more...
Fire rescue in safari park drama
SEVEN adults and a child were hauled to safety from a blazing safari van at Longleat on Sunday. more...
Lyons Seafoods in £3m expansion bid
A FROZEN food firm is embarking on a £3m expansion project creating extra jobs in Warminster. more...
Homes plan is refused
A BID to demolish an antiques warehouse and replace it with six homes in Warminster town centre has been refused. more...
Longleat plays host to concert
A SUMMER of music in Longleat forest gets under way on Monday with a free concert at Center Parcs. more...
Cycle ride fundraiser for hospice
FUNDRAISERS can get on their bikes for sponsored cycle rides through the grounds of Longleat. more...
Residents object to homes bid
COUNCILLORS were last night expected to make a decision on whether or not a Warminster planning application can go ahead. more...
Westbury News
Pub stormed
WILTSHIRE TIMES EXCLUSIVE: THIRTY police officers raided a Westbury pub following an 18-month investigation into alleged drug dealing. more...
Primary school prepares to welcome royal visitors
EXCITEMENT is mounting at a west Wiltshire primary school after it was confirmed a royal couple would be paying it a visit later this month. more...
Couple hurt in street attack
A COUPLE in their 40s were set on by a gang in a late night attack in Westbury in the early hours of Sunday morning. more...
New school triumph
A SIX-MONTH-OLD primary school is through to the finals of a national first-aid competition. more...
Wiltshire News
Pub stormed
WILTSHIRE TIMES EXCLUSIVE: THIRTY police officers raided a Westbury pub following an 18-month investigation into alleged drug dealing. more...
Wiltshire Sport
He's booked in
STEVE BOOK will be handed the chance to stake his claim for Town's goalkeeping jersey but Rhys Evans has no intention of giving up his No 1 slot without a fight. more...
Wootton Bassett News
Butcher beefs up our cancer appeal
Ref. 30736-51SWINDON CANCER APPEAL:KEITH Crump hasn't let lung cancer stop him raising thousands of pounds in aid of treatment and research of the disease. more...
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