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Amesbury News
Events at Salisbury Cathedral this week
Morning Worship with Holy Communion is at 7.30am each weekday, usually in the Trinity Chapel. Today: 11.15am, Holy Communion (1662). 5.30pm, Choral Evensong. 6.30pm, Music Workshop, Tonalis. more...
Bath Leisure
Premier actor
UNTIL AUGUST 14 2004, BATH: Julian Glover started the fight between Agamemnon and Achilles in the blockbuster movie Troy. more...
Bath Christmas Market 2004
DECEMBER 2 - 12 2004, BATH: Now in its forth successful year, the 2004 Bath Christmas Market promises to be even bigger and better this year. more...
Bradford On Avon News
£2,000 damage to town's Tithe Barn
15628/1VANDALS and arsonists have caused havoc at one of Bradford on Avon's most important historical sites. more...
Teenagers' alert on drugs danger
NEARLY half of teenagers quizzed in an opinion poll thought banned drugs were sold or used in Bradford on Avon every day. more...
Council sits on the fence over barrier
A HEADTEACHER has explained the need for an 8ft security fence around his school but councillors still say it is `aesthetically unsuitable.' more...
Gardeners show off flower power
15631/1GARDENS were in full flower in time for the Bloomin' Bradford competition. Neville Day, of Southville, won the prize for the best overall garden, in the competition sponsored by Bradford Town Council. more...
Jeannie's songs of praise
AN AMERICAN jazz singer whose latest CD is called Bradford on Avon has come back to perform in the town. more...
Sculptor strikes gold with bronze
AN art student from Bradford on Avon will unveil a sculpture in front of London mayor Ken Livingstone after winning first prize in a competition. more...
Razing a hat for charity
A BAR worker has burned her hat to raise money for charity. Sharon Wilcox, 24, who works at The Canal Tavern, Bradford on Avon, had worn her Ted Baker baseball cap nearly every day since she bought it a year ago. more...
Library is chamber of horror
SPOOKY stories, ghostly face paints, pasta skeletons and scary masks were all on offer for children at Bradford on Avon library this week. more...
Business News
Power to the secretaries
Miss Moneypenny in 007New research has shown where decision-making power really lies in Swindon businesses. more...
Transferring risk to family businesses
Small businesses are being warned of the potential dangers of transferring ownership. more...
Man Friday: Gary Mothersill
Ref. 71658-16Name: Gary Mothersill, AGE: 33; Employer: Morris Owen Chartered Accountants more...
Vend of an era
Hilton Vending Services and Equipment is moving to a new purpose-built base at the West Wilts Trading Estate after outgrowing its old Trowbridge HQ. more...
Boat builder fulfils dream
IT was a narrow squeeze along the streets as the latest creation of a Hilperton boat-building firm made its way out of the workshop. more...
Westbury couple are the region's top franchisees
A HUSBAND and wife have soared to success as their business is named south of England franchisee of the year. more...
Exam success for financial adviser
ROGER PERRY, a director of Trowbridge-based independent financial advisers Dove Financial Management, has passed the Chartered Insurance Institute's Savings and Investments exam to add to his existing Advanced Financial Planning Certificate portfolio. more...
Sea diving firm moves inland
A company that is one of only three worldwide that makes deep sea diving helmets for civilian and military use has moved to premises on the Bowerhill Industrial Estate, Melksham. more...
Accountants get on their bikes
Ten accountants from Wiltshire cycled 72 miles from Glastonbury via Trowbridge and Chippenham to Swindon in the third Great Monahans Bike Ride to raise money for Hearing Dogs for the Deaf. more...
40 years at making up wages
ANGELA WITHEY has never grown tired of working for Trowbridge bed manufacturer Airsprung. more...
Use advisers, says export specialist
A BUSINESSMAN who helps small and medium-sized UK and United States enterprises find export markets, is urging entrepreneurs in the UK to use organisations such as Business Link to help them on the road to exporting success. more...
Group to be forum for finance experts
LEE Blunden, finance director of national car park operator Britannia Parking, is to head a new group for finance professionals working in business and industry in the south. more...
Demand for speed-reading course continues to grow
A SPEED-reading course run in Salisbury in June has now been taken up by a district council and a bank. more...
Royal charter sought by PR professionals
MEMBERS of the Institute of Public Relations, which has more than 300 members in the Wessex region, have given the go-ahead to petition the Queen for a royal charter. more...
Hi-tech company has room to grow in bigger premises
Salisbury mayoress Sue Nettle officially opens the 4Com building. DA6049P1MAYORESS of Salisbury Sue Nettle has opened telecommunications expert 4Com's new premises, on Salisbury's Churchfields industrial estate. more...
VAT scheme streamlined
ACCOUNTANTS Smith & Williamson, of Salisbury, are helping businesses to understand the workings of a VAT scheme. more...
Wiltshire solicitor to head law body
WILLIAM Wyldbore-Smith, of Wiltshire solicitors Wood Awdry & Ford, has been elected president of the Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Incorporated Law Society (GWILS). more...
Supportive council rewarded
EAST Dorset district council has been recognised for its achievements in encouraging small businesses to flourish. more...
Cars News
The death of a car . . .
Anyone who has ever bid farewell to a car may have wondered what happens once it has been towed away. Cars can survive can be made to survive for many years. But even the oldest of old bangers will one day have to give up the gas and opt for a trip to car heaven. more...
Chippenham News
Jobs in jeopardy at Westinghouse
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: ALMOST 40 workers at Westinghouse Rail Systems face the axe in a wave of job cuts across the railway industry. more...
Cliff saves Eddie Cochran bonanza
CHIPPENHAM NEWS EXCLUSIVE: SIR Cliff Richard has stepped in to rescue a threatened festival held in tribute to one of the worlds greatest rock `n' roll legends. more...
News survey says mayor should stay
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A PUBLIC poll has emphatically backed mayor Ross Henning's decision not to quit over reports about his drug smuggling past. more...
A vanished world captured on camera
15638CHIPPENHAM NEWS: PHOTOGRAPHS revealing rural life as it was over 30 years ago have gone on show in Lackham this week. more...
Dream set to come true for fiery trio
15587/2CHIPPENHAM NEWS: Three women who share a burning ambition to get behind the wheel of a fire engine think they have found the solution. more...
Lorry sheds its load
15598CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A lorry shed a cargo of paper across the Bristol Road on Saturday morning causing four hours of traffic gridlock in Chippenham. more...
Homeowners to fight restructuring plans
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: CAMPAIGNERS are promising `fireworks' in a bid to stop thousands of houses being forced into Chippenham in the town's restructuring plans. more...
Post Office bosses snub campaigners
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: MAIL bosses have refused to meet face to face with campaigners fighting to save Chippenham's town centre post office. more...
Painter Paul is building a fresh career
15621CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A BUILDER forced to stop work due to illness has soared to success as a painter after he was given a box of watercolours for Christmas. more...
Corsham News
Head-on crash after downpour
15620/01CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A 27-YEAR-OLD man was injured in a head-on collision in Corsham on Tuesday morning leading to fresh calls for drivers to beware freak summer weather. more...
Jobs at US firm
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: AN American firm is promising to create extra jobs after a multi-million pound takeover of a Corsham health services company. more...
Skatepark hit by fear over poison
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: FEARS over land contamination have hit plans to build a skatepark for youngsters in Corsham. more...
Orange mast is rejected
CHIPPENHAM NEWS: A MOBILE phone company has been told to abandon plans for a new mast in Corsham after coming under fire from local residents. more...
Ctfc Sport
Bluebirds set for a Rovers warm-up
CHIPPENHAM are due to play a strong Bristol Rovers side at Hardenhuish Park on either Monday or Tuesday evening for their final pre-season warm-up. more...
Paul still happy to be lost in the woods
STRIKER Martin Paul says boss Steve White has already left his team lost and bewildered this season but that has only made them stronger and more ready for the big kick off. more...
Directors to woo sponsors
WHILE Steve White is busy preparing his team on the pitch, the club's three directors are desperately trying to woo sponsors to ease the club's financial worries. more...
Constable learning at school of hard knocks
YOUNG striker James Constable is nursing a few bruises after taking a battering in the not so friendly game at Andover on Tuesday night. more...
Match of the day for Regis
BLUEBIRDS defender Rene Regis has a a great deal to look forward to in the new season. more...
Devizes News
World champ broke speed limit on M4
WORLD boxing champion Joe Calzaghe has been found guilty of speeding on the M4 in Wiltshire. more...
Education News
Schools win high marks
TWO west Wiltshire primary schools celebrated the end of term with positive inspection reports highlighting their strong leadership and management. more...
Melksham News
Letters scheme to tackle anti-social youths
PLANS to target youngsters accused of anti-social behaviour in Melksham have been put on hold amid fears the system could be misused by those with an axe to grind. more...
Be a rotter and join compost campaign
15633/2A ROADSHOW advising residents how to recycle green waste is to tour Trowbridge and Melksham. more...
Walkers setting off for Roman holiday
15624FOUR intrepid walkers will trek 84 miles along Hadrian's Wall to raise money for Dorothy House. more...
Firm fined for breach on safety
A MELKSHAM tyre firm has been fined £15,000 for breaching safety regulations after two employees were injured. more...
Play area campaign in setback
A FOUR-year fight for a village play area has ended in disappointment. Councillors and community leaders have been trying to find a site for a play area in Whitley, but hopes that a place could be found within the Neston Park estate have been dashed. more...
Salisbury News
Rural showpiece draws big crowd
Coaches make a grand display at the show. DA6077P29A BUMPER crowd ensured this year's New Forest Show was a resounding success, as the best of rural life was put on display for all to enjoy. more...
Burglary risk highlighted
HOT and humid weather is bringing out burglars across the New Forest. more...
Fun day a big success
James Longthorpe, with ranger Carrie Edmonds and tree surgeon Oliver Nixon.VERWOOD hosted its first countryside fun day on Tuesday, spreading a serious message about rural life with plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained. more...
Forest burial for monster whale
A ROTTING 80-foot whale carcass that was hauled from the Solent has been dismembered and taken for disposal to Ringwood. more...
Row over gym's new rules
HOT and bothered fitness fanatics are up in arms after being shut out of aerobics classes at a Ringwood health club. more...
Final link of new road begins
A FOUR-MONTH project to complete the final link of the Verwood distributor road is under way. more...
Events at Salisbury Cathedral this week
Morning Worship with Holy Communion is at 7.30am each weekday, usually in the Trinity Chapel. Today: 11.15am, Holy Communion (1662). 5.30pm, Choral Evensong. 6.30pm, Music Workshop, Tonalis. more...
Sport Angling
Fast Lane tops the weights at Liden
THERE was some encouraging weights from a wide area in the Liden Open where Mick Lane of Swindon Angling topped the weights from the hot area between the Islands. more...
Sport Bowls
Purton triumph in the heat
RODBOURNE Cheney failed in their bid to win two titles at the Wiltshire finals day at Highworth. more...
Henery's left to fly the flag
WESTLECOT'S involvement in two of the events at the EWBA national finals in Leamington Spa are over. more...
Sport Cricket
Rookie takes on fast bowling pair
14-YEAR-OLD opening batsman Liam Dawson helped ease Chippenham's relegation fears as he took on two former county championship bowlers when making just his second appearance for the first team on Saturday. more...
Match is flooded off despite sunshine
JUNIOR CRICKET: SATURDAY may have been one of the hottest days of the year but Chippenham's game at Westbury still had to be moved because of flooding. more...
Chippenham take the title
JUNIOR CRICKET: EAST Division winners Chippenham won the league outright after beating West Division winners Timsbury in the play-off. more...
Bedwyn maintain pressure at the top
WILTSHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE: GREAT Bedwyn maintained their second place following a 48 run victory at Purton. more...
Corsham v Bath
CORSHAM came agonisingly close to beating champions Bath to boost their hopes of staying up and denting the visitors' hopes of retaining their title. more...
Goatacre v Warminster
GOATACRE are in real danger of relegation after their understrength side fell to a 27-run defeat to third-placed Warminster. more...
Chippenham v Frocester
A TOP class spinning display from stand-in skipper Richard Bates and Jason Searle gave relegation-threatened Chippenham the platform for a comfortable 118-run victory. more...
Glastonbury v Devizes
A DOMINANT display by leaders Glastonbury's Wes Durston put bottom-placed Devizes to the sword. more...
Biddestone v Malmesbury
BOUYANT Malmesbury made it five victories on the trot with a comfortable eight-wicket victory against high flying Biddestone. more...
Marlborough v Hinton Charterhouse
A LUCKLUSTRE performance from the locals saw them go down to a five wicket defeat at bottom club Hinton Charterhouse. more...
Shah on song for Middlesex
MIDDLESEX captain Ben Hutton attempted to breathe new life into his side's Frizzell County Championship clash with Gloucestershire at Lord's by declaring 94 runs behind. more...
Swindon face tough task to stay at the top
Swindon will be looking to hold onto their position at the top of Glos/Wilts Division Two, as they face a tough game at rejuvenated Malmesbury. more...
Brothers are back for battleof strugglers
With only four games to go to the end of the 2004 season Goatacre 1st play a crunch game against fellow strugglers Trowbridge at the County Ground tomorrow. more...
Cricket fixtures
Stroud & Swindon West of England more...
Sport Football
Manager's two-year ban from football
YOUTH FOOTBALL: YOUTH team manager Stephen Traveller has spoken of his fury at an FA ban from football for two years, which he says is unfair. more...
County is clamping down on bad boys
THE Wiltshire FA's clampdown on intimidating behaviour towards match officials has seen several players facing lengthy bans. more...
Rain hampers Corsham
A WATERLOGGED pitch hampered Corsham Town's pre-season preparations on Tuesday night when their friendly against Malmesbury was called off. more...
Hosts Box clever to win first tournament
BOX Rovers came out on top in their first ever six-a-side tournament played in sweltering conditions on Sunday. more...
Flippance to quit first team football
VETERAN striker Barry Flippance has quit first team football because he wants to spend more time with his family. more...
Shrivenham 7, Devizes 0
DEVIZES Town's pre-season went from bad to worse when they were humbled by Hellenic Division One minnows Shrivenham on Saturday. more...
Bournemouth Poppies 2, Calne Town 0
DEFENDER Darren Smart is confident that he will sign for Calne Town in the next couple of days. more...
League pulls in sponsor
FINANCIAL firm Auto Business Solutions of Chippenham have succeeded Vanitec Computers as sponsors of the Chippenham Sunday Football League. more...
Sport Rugby
Gazette's week of skill kicks off again
THE Gazette and Herald Rugby Skills Week will be passing on tips to hundreds of youngsters at Chippenham Rugby Club. more...
Coaching for youngsters
YOUNGSTERS have been playing and learning all about rugby at Devizes Rugby club. more...
Clubs host festival
THE RFU will be staging three days of rugby for youngsters. As part of the Rugby Union's 100 Tag Days Festivals, Corsham and Malmesbury will be hosting the sessions from Wednesday August 18 to Friday August 20. more...
Festival focus
THE RFU will be staging three days of rugby for youngsters next week. more...
Swindon News
Watch out for pitfalls of internet's pop-ups
TERRY Morrish should be applauded for bringing his plight relating to unauthorised calls to premium rate numbers to the attention of other internet users. more...
Baptism record strengthens name debate
I HAVE been following the debate over the correct spelling of Lydiard Tregoz and I would like to support Malcolm Titcombe. more...
Why wreck the reason people want to live here?
SO we could get the football stadium at Coate, then. more...
I am not a thug
In response to the letter headlined "owners often match their dogs" by Dagmar Herrmann Banister. more...
Club is destroyed
Just to note my feeling of disgust with the council following the meeting on the Shaw Forest/stadium proposals. more...
Just be sensible
FURTHER to M Hartley's letter on July 27 suggesting that the authorities should provide warning signs alerting guardians of the dangers to young children who are inappropriately unsupervised when playing near water or any other areas of danger. more...
Water firms told to cut price rise
WATER watchdog Ofwat has thwarted Thames Water in its bid to increase water bills by about 39 per cent over the next five years. more...
Brothers see cash for hospice grow
THANKS to the efforts of the Bolton brothers, the Prospect Hospice Fund has risen by £1,360. more...
Residents in call for broadband
RESIDENTS in Priory Vale who have been battling for years to gain broadband access have been forced to find an expensive solution. more...
Toy shop opens new branch
FAMOUS toy shop Ham-leys has chosen Swindon for its first outlet store outside London. more...
Village wins through to next round
RAMSBURY will be representing Wilt-shire in the south and south east England category of the village of the year competition. more...
Soldier to talk about signing up
A Swindon tank crew-man is returning home to talk to young people about careers in the British Army. more...
This action went too far
A POLICE operation to reclaim town centre car parks from Swindon's homeless is flawed, it has been claimed. more...
Clean up yourself says Lib leader
Liberal Democrats in Swindon have put their weight behind calls for tougher action against graffiti vandals. more...
Shopkeepers wait for cash
PUZZLED traders in Gorse Hill are demanding to know whether supermarket giant Tesco will keep its promise to stump up cash for shop front improvements. more...
Interest rates raised again
HOMEOWNERS have been hit with another hike in borrowing costs after the Bank of England raised its base rate for the fifth time since November. more...
Flying the flag for traditional fete
Ref. 71645-16A CHILDREN'S fete is being held on August 14 in Faringdon Road Park. more...
Who's up for the chop?
A TEAM of Post Office inspectors are circling the streets of Swindon, picking off branches to axe as part of a national closure programme. more...
Bikers ruin cycle route
Ref. 71667-22Parents on a Swindon estate have called for action against bikers they claim are terrorising their children. more...
One day left to enter your bonny baby
There is just one more day left to enter this year's Baby of the Year competition. more...
Hot blooded clothes show
COSTUMES from the BBC's raunchy bodice ripper, Charles II: The Power and the Passion, are on show at Lydiard House. more...
Addict freed despite risk of re-offending
A DRUG addict caught stealing while out on bail for shoplifting has been freed by magistrates even though they think there is a high risk of his re-offending. more...
Swamped
Ref. 71656-30STORMS have thundered across Swindon for the second time in three days. more...
What to do in a storm
ALWAYS be prepared for the likelihood of a thunderstorm, be it the middle of winter or mid-August. more...
Ten crews in action
Wiltshire Fire Brigade had 10 crews on duty in Swindon throughout the storms. As well as firefighters from Swindon, crews from Cricklade, Wootton Bassett and Ramsbury were also used. more...
Day that the rains came down
Ref. 71659-63THERE could be more storms to come that's the message from the Met Office. more...
The price of police may be a few coppers extra
POLICE TAX: Tax bills for policing in Swindon will rise only slightly next year and could even be frozen at this year's level. more...
What the precept means
POLICE TAX: The precept is the levy collected from taxpayers by billing authorities such as Swindon Council on behalf of the police authority. more...
How the rest of the country is faring ...
POLICE TAX: Results of the Conservatives' police authority survey: more...
We're in the same boat as Gavin...
Ref. 71652-08EXHAUSTED parents John and Sandra Roderick claim that their family life is suffering because social services are failing to provide adequate care for their daughter. more...
Ray's dancing with delight
A Swindon theatre group has scooped £2,000 for charity with its annual show. more...
Trowbridge News
Would-be stars win their way to the final
Amie Beaven gives her rendition of Son Of A Preacher Man (15604/11)YOUNG pop, rock and rap star wannabes turned out in force as the fifth annual Starry Eyes talent contest kicked-off in Trowbridge at the weekend. more...
Motorcyclist crashes
15592/3A MOTORCYCLIST was airlifted to hospital with head injuries after crashing into a wall in Trowbridge. more...
`We did help,' say attack witnesses
EYEWITNESSES to an stabbing on the Longfield estate in Trowbridge have hit back at claims they are holding back evidence. more...
Youngsters view life through a lens
15635/3CHILDREN are using photographs to give a picture of what life is like from them on a Trowbridge estate. more...
Be a rotter and join compost campaign
15633/2A ROADSHOW advising residents how to recycle green waste is to tour Trowbridge and Melksham. more...
Paxcroft residents `unaware' of road plan
15608/6HEAVY lorries could be thundering past hundreds of homes on the Paxcroft Mead estate if a distributor road plan turns into reality. more...
Teenagers get on like a house on fire
TP15614TEENAGERS spent a day learning team-building skills from firefighters. The life skills day on Monday was part of the Trowbridge Annual Festival of Fun. more...
10-year-old off to join the circus
15547/6A TEN-YEAR-OLD unicyclist from Trowbridge will perform at one of the UK's oldest circuses after winning a national talent search. more...
New plans for town are unveiled
ARTIST impressions of what a Trowbridge shopping precinct and a former superstore could look like after a £25m revamp have been released to the public. more...
Pub plans another bank holiday bash
THE success of a musical fundraising day in aid of the Wiltshire Times 150 Fund has prompted a repeat performance at a Trowbridge pub. more...
Residents fight tide of building
PEOPLE living near a proposed business park on a Trowbridge floodplain have vowed to fight the project all the way. more...
The story behind shorthand
15555A NEW book about Trowbridge's most famous son goes on sale tomorrow. Trowbridge Town Council is publishing a book about shorthand inventor Sir Isaac Pitman. more...
Attacker waits for sentence
A THUG from Trowbridge fled to France after he attacked a woman and broke her jaw five years ago, a court heard. more...
Sloping desks are back in classroom
A NEW device to improve children's posture and handwriting has been developed by a family business in Keevil. more...
Seaside is coming to Wiltshire
THE people's park in Trowbridge will transform into Wiltshire's version of the Costa Del Sol tomorrow as the third annual beach party gets into full swing. more...
Visit the club
A TROWBRIDGE pensioners' club is looking to raise its profile after discovering many of the town's elderly residents had not heard of it. more...
Airfield could be closed
KEEVIL airfield has come under threat in a review held as part of the Government's plan to modernise armed services. more...
Soaring price of fuel hits drivers
FUEL prices in west Wiltshire have soared to levels above the national average this week as the petrol crisis hits home. more...
Beware of cheap imitations
WILTSHIRE Times readers who also buy the Bath Chronicle must have thought they were suffering from deja vu this week. more...
Storm rages over top council posts
A POLITICAL crisis is brewing at West Wiltshire District Council as a failed bid to oust the chairman sparks a cabinet reshuffle. more...
Pal tells of DNA genius' Wilts link
15609/1TRIBUTES to Francis Crick, the man who helped unravel the mysteries of DNA, have been flooding in from across the world. more...
More firefighter strikes expected
ANOTHER wave of firefighter strikes could be looming after the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) announced it would ballot its members next week. more...
Schools win high marks
TWO west Wiltshire primary schools celebrated the end of term with positive inspection reports highlighting their strong leadership and management. more...
Times backs three-day gala
15588/3A LAUNCH party has kicked off preparations for the 2005 West Wilts Show a year before the three-day event opens in Trowbridge park. more...
Rachel report
WILTSHIRE detectives investigating the death of heroin addict Rachel Whitear have said there is no evidence a third party was involved in the tragedy. more...
Key roles for panel members
PEOPLE with experience of adoption or foster care are needed to help vulnerable children. more...
Contest for the bonniest
NEXT week sees the launch of the 2004 Wiltshire Times Baby of the Year competition. more...
New book from poetry's wizard of Oz
WILTSHIRE'S Australian poet has published a new collection of his quirky rhymes. more...
Appeal for volunteers
A HELPLINE providing vital support for victims of sexual assault in Wiltshire is desperately appealing for more volunteers. more...
Web scam alert
POLICE have issued warnings about a possible web scam targeting local businesses. more...
Taking a walk on wildside
WILDLIFE lovers are being urged to take part in the National Waterway Wildlife Survey this month. more...
Musicians to play in Italy
YOUNG musicians from Wiltshire are to travel to the land of Puccini, Verdi and Rossini this month. more...
Trowbridge,Bradford On Avon,Melksham,Warminster,Westbury News
Recycling is easier than you think it is
I'M AN ordinary person in an ordinary two-bed terrace in Chippenham and, now the kids have fledged, live with my spouse and lead an ordinary taxpayer's life. more...
Two views on town mayor's drugs past
I read with interest the comments levelled against me in bringing out the facts about Cllr Henning's past, but there are several inaccuracies that I must correct. more...
Bridge will not cope with extra road traffic
I LIKE some others have no email address for the powers that be to reply to, so I am hoping that through your column I can get an answer to my query. more...
Why did Home Zone cost so much?
COULD someone from the Wiltshire County Council please explain the necessity of employing outside consultants for the College Estate Home Zone scheme? more...
Is July too late to hear the cuckoo?
FOUR years ago I wrote a letter to your newspaper to say that while working in my garden on March 29 of that year, I heard what I knew was a cuckoo announcing his presence unusually early, and I was agog to know if anybody else had shared my experience. more...
Sad tale of lonely swan
THERE is a very sad swan on the River Biss. Last Sunday two out-of-control golden labradors attacked his family, drove him off and then chased the pen and cygnet down the river they have not been seen since. more...
Spiritualism defended
WRITING as an ex-Christian and now Spiritualist, I can confirm that the constant message from the spirit world is that `God is Love'. more...
Help the knitting to continue
YOU have kindly reported in the last two years the efforts made by knitters in Hilperton and Trowbridge to make hats and mittens for the Operation Christmas Child Appeal. more...
Plight of pensioners
AFTER the sad death of my wife I have been advised by the West Wiltshire District Council that my council tax has decreased by 25 per cent. more...
Warminster News
Cyclist loses arm in village crash
The aftermath of the horrific accident.WILTSHIRE TIMES EXCLUSIVE: AN ARMY colonel has lost an arm in a horrifying bike crash near a quiet Warminster village. more...
Natter night is a hit with motor fans
15582/04History was on the move with scores of vintage vehicles turning out at a village pub to help celebrate a milestone. more...
`Human dynamo' is hailed
RESIDENTS in Codford have been paying tribute to one of the village's unsung heroes as he celebrates his 58th birthday on Tuesday. more...
Noisy thieves on the move
POLICE believe a gang of aggressive thieves are targeting cars and vans in Warminster. more...
Safari so good for park's new arrivals
KEEPERS at Longleat Safari Park were last week celebrating the birth of two new arrivals within the space of a few days. more...
Police in swoop on vehicles
A check on towing vehicles in Warminster resulted in eight drivers being issued with prohibition notices for mechanical defects. more...
Phillipa bound for Kazakhstan
Drug rehabilitation worker Phillipa Clarke is preparing to take her skills to the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan. more...
Writer needs research aid
A CODFORD author is looking for people to help with research for her latest book. Romy Wyeth is writing a book about murders, mysteries and ghostly happenings in Wiltshire and wants people to come forward with their stories. more...
Sound of Malta
Businesses are being invited to decorate their stores to celebrate this year's Warminster Festival. more...
Westbury News
Residents run out of patience over surgery
Cllr Russell HawkerA NEW campaign is under way to secure a second doctors' surgery in Westbury as the town's population continues to swell. more...
A baby for lovers who clicked on the internet
TP15916A COUPLE who were reunited via a website ten years after leaving college are celebrating the birth of their first child. more...
Have aliens paid a visit to Wiltshire?
15625/1A CROP circle and an apparent attack on horses at a field near Westbury has led one owner to believe aliens have paid the county a visit. more...
Singers in bid for crown of karaoke king
SINGING stars Rob Desport and Andy Samuel have won through to the south west finals of a national karaoke competition. more...
Name change will aid town markets
15589POPULAR town markets have been renamed to avoid confusion. WI markets will be known as Country Markets from now on, as they are businesses that have operated separately from the Women's Institute for years. more...
Chapel closes to end an era
A NINETEENTH century village chapel is to close next month as falling numbers and spiralling maintenance costs take their toll. more...
Future of building is in peril
RESIDENTS in Edington could lose a former primary school building as a community resource if no one comes forward to use it. more...
Jail aids released inmates
ERLESTOKE Prison is proving better than expected at finding jobs, training or education for inmates when they leave. more...
Wiltshire News
Cliff saves Eddie Cochran bonanza
CHIPPENHAM NEWS EXCLUSIVE: SIR Cliff Richard has stepped in to rescue a threatened festival held in tribute to one of the worlds greatest rock `n' roll legends. more...
Wiltshire Sport
One Out One In?
AUTOMATIC promotion pilot Andy King is hoping `one out' will open the way for `one in' as he battles against the clock to strengthen his squad ahead of tomorrow's season-opener at Wrexham. more...
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