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Stories for 20 March 2008
Ady Williams Column
Sofi was wrong to rant on the pitch
I AM not going to stick up for anyone over Sofiene Zaaboub's reaction to being substituted in Tuesday's reserve game. more...
Angling
Teenager shows his elders how to do it
THE fourth round in the Sensas Viaduct Teams of Five series was fished, with all waters used for the 100 competitors taking part, and produced very level weights on a day of difficult conditions with high winds. more...
Bill Frindell Column
Triumph at the Basin Reserve
England's victory in Wellington on Monday ended a barren run of seven Tests and was their first success overseas for two years. It vindicated the selectors' dramatic axing of Steve Harmison and Matthew Hoggard. The first was inevitable but the second was a surprise considering the Yorkshireman's ability to swing the ball. Both suffered from lack of match practice and were frustrated by a slow, low pitch at Hamilton. Harmison has lost all confidence and, with Stuart Broad's enthusiastic performance in Wellington, he is unlikely to regain his place. Hoggard will be back at Napier if Anderson's ankle, damaged during a ridiculous game of warm down' soccer, has not fully recovered. more...
Bradford News
Widow evicted days after husband's funeral
A WIDOW was told by a housing society that she was being evicted from her marital home just days after she buried her husband. more...
Calne News
Help for under fives
BARNARDO'S charity launched a £750,000 children's centre in Calne on Saturday. more...
Tenants wait eight years for new home
WORRIED tenant Patrick O'Donnell says he has been left waiting eight years for a new home for his severely disabled partner. more...
Chippenham News
Chippenham man jailed for bedding a 14-year-old
A Chippenham fireman was sentenced to three years in prison for having sex with a 14-year-old girl. more...
How could it happen here?
THE body of pensioner Barbara Taylor lay undiscovered in her flat in Chippenham town centre for a month. more...
Newts to blame for our home flooding
FLOOD victims John and Margie Histed have been left distraught after their Dauntsey home has been flooded again - just one day before builders were due to start repairing the damage left by the summer floods. more...
Protestors gear up for a fresh battle
Angry neighbours are gearing up for a second battle with developers after learning that the rejected plans are going to appeal. more...
Golf course plan tees off village' opposition
PLANS to build an 18-hole golf course in Yatton Keynell have already received a number of objections. more...
Lifeline for tennis as club faces axe
SOME members of the doomed Westinghouse Sports Club might soon have something to smile about as Chippenham Town Council pledged its support. more...
This is not just any shop bid . . . .
RUMOURS are circulating that the WH Smith store in High Street, Chippenham, may be replaced with a Marks and Spencer Simply Food shop. more...
Purse snatches prompt new plea
CHIPPENHAM police are appealing for information following another six purse snatches in the town. more...
Chippenham Sunday League News
Hardenhuish Park to stage Knockout Cup final
HARDENHUISH Park, home of Southern League Premier Division side Chippenham Town, will stage this season's final of the presstoprint-sponsored Eric Hughes Memorial Knockout Cup. more...
Leaders bid to extend winning run
DIVISION ONE: Leaders The Ship should have few problems in extending their 100 per cent record to 14 matches when they host Christian Malford at the Stallards playing fields in Trowbridge. more...
Corsham News
Racer goes the distance
DEVOUT Mormon David Day who, because of his beliefs, does not like to run competitively on a Sunday, organised his own marathon on Saturday after failing to find one that was not held on the Sabbath. more...
Veterinary nurse’s charity Cuban cycle
CORSHAM veterinary nurse, Clare Lambern is holding an Easter egg hunt at her daughter's nursery school to raise money for a charity cycle ride across Cuba next year. more...
Town wants a new rail link
THE Marlborough town councillor who is spearheading a bid to reinstate a rail link has had encouraging responses from the rail companies. more...
Devizes News
Wadworth Brewery wins top award
Wadworth Brewery is the toast of the town after being crowned Pub Company of the Year for its managed estate in one of the biggest pub industry awards ceremonies in the UK. more...
Farewell Mr Pizza
FAMILY and friends are mourning the death of pizza king Tino Pupilli after he lost his ten-month battle against cancer. more...
In memory of Reece
A MOTHER'S fundraising to pay for a headstone for the grave of baby Reece Haines, has got off to a good start. more...
Mum's anger as car targeted by vandals
FED UP Helen Wuscher is looking for somewhere else to park her car after it was vandalised for the third time in two months. more...
Big drinker becomes a shrinker
Pub regular Brian Semple was a big presence downing drinks at the Queen's Head in Marlborough. But today he is half the man he was - slimming from 28st 12lb to 14st 6lb. more...
Pastor’s grave is to be restored by town
THE oldest grave in Devizes Cemetery, where clergyman Charles Hemington, his wife and two daughters are buried, is to be restored. more...
Slug poison kills dog
DOG owner Penny Nurick is mourning the death of her pet who ate slug poison while out on a walk. more...
Garage tenants told ‘pay storm damage’
THE importance of reading the small print has been brought home to people who rented garages in Hillworth Road, Devizes, which were damaged by the storm last week. more...
The challenge of canoeists' Everest
CANOEISTS take to the water tomorrow for the 60th anniversary Devizes to Westminster Race, but its origins go back 27 years before that. more...
Scout paddler’s son in race 60 years on
THE four Devizes Rover Scouts who were the first to paddle non-stop from Devizes Wharf to Westminster Bridge still cannot believe their feat is still being repeated 60 years after they undertook it. more...
Friendship link with Arctic paddle
WHILE the Devizes to Westminster canoe race remains one of the most gruelling challenges in paddling, it is not the only one. more...
Rescue team make race bid
AMONG those leaving Devizes on Saturday to paddle their way to Westminster, will be a team from Wiltshire Search and Rescue. more...
Entertainments
Get your dreamcoat ready
ANY dreamcoat will do at Salisbury Cathedral's Sing-a-Long-a Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. more...
Will you be among the first in world to see Angel House?
AWARD-winning playwright Roy Williams' new play, Angel House, come to Salisbury Playhouse for just four days next week as part of a world premiere tour. more...
Resurrection masterpiece is released for everyone to hear
THREE years ago, the world premiere of a new large-scale oratorio, The Resurrection, was performed in Salisbury Cathedral. more...
Forces Focus
New rifle goes on show
BRITAIN’S new sniper rifle has been unveiled on Salisbury Plain to an invited audience. more...
Gazette Chippenham Town Fc
Prince to reign at Chippenham
Chippenham Town boss Adie Mings believes Luke Price will become invaluable in the climax to the season. more...
Gazette Football
Heroic Trout plays on after car crash head injury
Football: Goalkeeper Jason Trout put his team ahead of his own health by playing just minutes after being injured in a car crash. more...
Gazette General Sport
Sprigg to run like an Egyptian
Edurance running: Fearless Graham Sprigg has his mind totally focused as he looks to conquer the Marathon des Sables this month. more...
Gazette Music
Mike Batt: A Songwriter's Tale
Way back in the 1970s Mike Batt was known as the musical voice of The Wombles, a children's television series about cuddly creatures who looked after the environment on Wimbledon Common. more...
Gazette Obituaries
Peter Cousins
Former Devizes town and Kennet district councillor Peter Cousins has died aged 80. more...
Elizabeth Harding
FORMER parish council clerk Elizabeth Harding, who died of a heart attack last month, had suffered a stroke in 1999, which left her wheelchair bound. more...
Jack Parker
Jack Parker, who died on March 6, aged 91, was the youngest of six children. more...
Wilfred Greenaway
FORMER Devizes mayor Wilfred Greenaway died at the age of 90 at the Great Western Hospital on March 8. more...
Costantino (Tino) Pupilli
MR Pizza' Tino Pupilli will be remembered for his charm and cheery manner. more...
Gazette Sport Adie Mings Column
Hopefully we will have a new player on board for Merthyr
We are going to have to keep going because March has been, and will be, an interesting month. more...
Gazette Theatre & Arts
Domestic confusion with a touch of the surreal
On the surface this play is about housework, who does it, who loves it and who hates it. more...
A big fluggy spectacular
Many a theatrical career has been rocketed to stardom by being in the understudy's shoes on the right day. more...
Top male choir needs a pianist
Swindon-based Wessex Male Choir is looking for a new principal accompanist. more...
Orchestral concert ushers in the sound of summer
Young Lithuanian violinist, Diana Galvydyte will be the soloist with Wessex Concert Orchestra in its next concert, at St Andrew's Church in Chippenham on March 29. more...
Hockey
Shah wins it for West Wilts
West Wilts Mixed 1, Peelers 0. WEST Wilts gained a narrow win in a competitive but friendly match against Bristol-based Peelers. more...
Jamie Cox Latest News
'It's only just begun', claims Cox ahead of 100th fight
IT has been a journey that has so far seen him travel the world, win countless medals and become one of his home town's most famous sporting sons. more...
Journal Football
Henry chips in as Sports win again
EARLY season strugglers Amesbury Sports under 14s, continued their climb up the Testway League Division One table with a 2-1 win against rivals Andover Youth. more...
Goal hungry 'Stock close in on century
LAVERSTOCK & Ford bounced back quickly from the defeat to Farnborough North End by thrashing Hythe & Dibden. more...
Street-wise Amesbury survive early scare to win with ease
AMESBURY Town kept their second consecutive clean sheet as they made it nine goals in two away games. more...
Formation change is to Heath's liking
BEMERTON Heath Harlequins changed their formation to 4-3-3 after the midweek exit to New Milton Town in the Russell Cotes Cup semi-final and it proved decisive when the two sets met again in the league. more...
Enford bid for double after slaying George
ENFORD'S hopes of completing a league and cup double were reinforced by a 4-2 win against George Hotel in the semi-final of the Heseltine Cup. more...
Late leveller masks sorry display by Whites
NICK Holmes was far from impressed after his side were held 1-1 at home to Blue Square Premier strugglers Farsley Celtic on Saturday. more...
Hot cross Holmes demands Good Friday response
SALISBURY City manager Nick Holmes is hoping the busy Easter Bank Holiday week of fixtures will propel his side back into contention for a play-off place. more...
Journal Rugby
Late rally sees Ellingham lift bowl
ELLINGHAM & Ringwood Rugby Club's party continues after the runaway league champions made a season to remember even more spectacular by adding the Gales Hampshire Bowl. more...
Salisbury concentrate on league push after suffering cup exit
SALISBURY Rugby Club's impressive winning streak came to a halt on Saturday when they suffered a 15-31 reverse against Bournemouth in the semi-final of the Dorset & Wilts Cup. more...
Latest Swindon Business News
More people at risk losing their home
The rise in the number of repossessions in the sub prime sector is at a much higher level than official figures suggest, leaving many more people facing the prospect of losing their home, according to property experts, A Quick Sale. more...
Cash tills ringing over Easter
The eight days of Easter 2008 are expected to be worth £8bn to UK retailers, up three per cent on last year. more...
Going for gold at 2012 Olympics
Medbourne Farm at Liddington has diversified with the arrival of eventing rider Claire Horner. more...
Training the train for success
train4change, an innovative training and consultancy company based in Swindon, has scooped the supplier of the year award at the 10th HSBC Rail Business Awards. more...
Speak to the East from the West
UK Trade & Investment and the Regional Language Network South West are holding a free event to introduce businesses to the high growth markets of Malaysia and Singapore. more...
Elevation get wheels to work with
Swindon bus company Thamesdown Transport has revamped its image with a new look to its leaflets, advertising and posters. more...
Satisfied at the Blunsdon House Hotel
Business Development Research Consultants have unveiled the winners of their venue verdict awards for customer satisfaction with meeting venues. more...
Letters
Shoddy workmanship on cycle bridge
It's been months now since the cycle track on the Monkton Park estate over the Black Bridge in Chippenham has been closed due to repairs. more...
Not my fault, guv
A couple of your correspondents last week had a pop at Colin Duff - the bloke who damaged his car on the bus stop island in the Market Place in Devizes. Not me. I take my hat off to Mr Duff for his courage and for the example he sets the rest of us in facing up to the consequences of our own actions. more...
Proposal was sound
In your columns last week, Councillor Brewer asked why Jeff Ody and I did not support his proposals on further housing development in Devizes. more...
Give waste a thought
I absolutely agree with John Merrett in last week's paper in response to mine about litter on the roads, in that it is the lack of respect and responsibility of us all, but with motorists, in particular, that is the main cause of the rubbish. more...
Ball was a success
On behalf of the Mayor's Charity Fund, I would offer my sincere thanks to the local businesses, customers and supplies who donated gifts and vouchers for the raffle/tombola at the Mayor's Ball held on March 1. more...
In praise of our MP
I wish to reply to those seeking to villify our deservedly popular, long-serving MP, Michael Ancram. more...
Comments welcome
I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the RAF Lyneham Royal Air Force Association committee to personally thank the people of Marlborough for their generosity and positive remarks concerning our visibility in uniform whilst collecting along the High Street on March 11. more...
Can't see trees for trash
I do agree with John Merrett (letters, March 13). Kennet's staff are doing a fine job clearing litter. But what does it say about us as a society that we expect somebody to come and clean up after us? more...
Council policy breaches human rights
I bought a building plot in Sherston to build a house for my family, with a view to moving back to the area, having been brought up there as a boy. more...
Tax is exhorbitant
It has been suggested that all of Wiltshire changes to a fortnightly bin collection as this will send the recycling rate up. more...
Cinema a let-down
Having just visited the fascinating exhibition at Chippenham Museum and Heritage Centre, featuring the history of Chippenham's cinemas, I am the more dismayed by the state of Chippenham's one remaining cinema, now called Reel. more...
A false economy
In the pamphlet sent out with recent council tax demands by North Wiltshire District Council headed Your Council Tax', page eight covers are you doing enough'. more...
Return all packaging
Plastic bags should be charged at 50p or more to encourage people to reduce and reuse. more...
Quest for a vaccine
I was concerned to read your article on January 10 about Rita Croft from Hullavington who died of meningitis just before Christmas. more...
Precept in question
As households in Marlborough receive their council tax demands for 2008/09 we would like the people of Marlborough to know that we did not support the massive increase of over 49 per cent shown on your invoice as being the precept requested by Marlborough Town Council on your behalf to administer the town. more...
Living - Shopping
I couldn't live without...
Mother-of-three Elizabeth Edwards explains why a simple grater beats electronic gizmos hands down. more...
Delicatessens on the comeback
When it comes to fine food, many villagers are spoilt for choise by the deli on the doorstep, reports Lesley Bates more...
Malmesbury News
Flood nightmare
ANGRY villagers who were forced to put up their own flood defences are at the end of their tether after being flooded for the fourth time in 12 months. more...
Deputy taking over at school
AFTER 16 years, Malcolm Trobe is retiring as headteacher of Malmesbury School . more...
Day the music died
MUSIC lover Aaron Baldwin is desperately seeking a venue to show off Malmesbury's musical talent. more...
Marlborough News
School's start date
ALMOST ten years to the day since plans were first mooted to create a new school on a single site, bulldozers will move in at St John's School in Marlborough. more...
A climate eye-opener
FARMING journalist Ian Ashbridge has seen for himself the dramatic effect climate change is having in Africa. more...
Victory for councillors
Plans by two councillors to build a retirement house in the garden of their Marlborough home have been passed, despite threats of legal action. more...
Outcry as town grinds to halt
MARLBOROUGH traders are pushing the message that the town is open for business over Easter, despite the road works that brought it to a standstill over the last week. more...
Hardy novel filmed on the downs
THE BBC, which is filming its latest period drama, Tess of the D'Urbervilles, in Lockeridge near Marlborough, is likely to be on location on the downs for the rest of this week. more...
United at last with our three little lads
MUM Emma Gagen has been reunited with the triplets she gave birth to last week. more...
Speeders on the hop
A LARGE Easter bunny is helping to slow traffic through Lockeridge, as well as making it a brighter place to live. more...
Plan row couple sent hate letter
PLANNING protester Shearer Sellars has called in the police after he and his wife Susan received an anonymous hate letter. more...
Motorsport Latest News
Adams happy to be daddy cool
Speedway: Leigh Adams says he is relishing his role as a father figure in the youthful Swindon Robins set up and is predicting a bright future for the club. more...
Bridewell quits British Superbikes for Italy
Superbikes: Tommy Bridewell says a problem with racetrack safety is one of the main reasons he is quitting British Superbikes for its Italian equivalent. more...
A record start to Combe season
A record number of drivers are set to descend on Castle Combe for the start of the 2008 season on Monday. more...
Rossiter: Robins are not a one man team
Speedway: Alun Rossiter has dismissed suggestions his Swindon Robins are a one man team ahead of their first home meet of the new season. more...
New speedway text service launched
New for the 2008 season, Swindon Speedway is introducing a Text Weather Service to counteract the problems that the British weather can sometimes give the sport at various times between March and October. more...
New Forest News
Publicans face tough times
PUBS are facing a rocky road whilst the chancellor's assault on alcohol will not tackle the problems of binge drinking, according to both industry insiders and those dealing with the aftermath of alcohol abuse. more...
Villagers object to homes plan
INADEQUATE public transport to the village, a winding narrow lane used as a rat run, drainage problems and loss of privacy were some of the objections raised by local residents against a plan for 21 new homes in Bransgore. more...
Rail strike: crisis talks due today
TENS of thousands of commuters face a "disastrous" four-day rail strike on the area's most important rail lines. more...
Four vehicle crash on Poulner Hill
DRIVERS were lucky to escape injury in a four-vehicle smash involving a 7.5-tonne lorry at Poulner Hill on Monday. more...
Welcome for funeral webcams
FUNERAL directors in Hampshire are predicting that webcasting ceremonies on the Internet will soon become a popular part of the service. more...
Women banned from keeping horses
TWO Hampshire women were today banned from keeping horses for ten years after being convicted of cruelty. more...
Nostalgia
War heroes live again
WITH the notable exceptions of the Thanksgiving Villages, every village in the country has a war memorial. more...
Other Sport
Kathy comes home first
KATHY Harvey still tops the Hampshire Road Race League individual ladies competition after producing another personal best performance in Sunday's Eastleigh 10k - the seventh race of the campaign. more...
Anglers baffled by lack of success on the Avon
A TRIO of specimen fish, caught from the middle reaches of the Avon during the last week of the 2007/08 river season, drew to a close a campaign that was not a particularly memorable one for most Avon anglers. more...
Super Es make it a double
MIGHTY Ellingham & Ringwood registered a league and cup double at the weekend when they lifted the Gales Hampshire Bowl in dramatic fashion. more...
Brendan's on his way to Wembley
SALISBURY football referee Brandan Malone is set for a new career high after being appointed as one of the referee's assistants for this month's Johnstone Paints Final at Wembley Stadium. more...
Peter Russell Column
We know all about Bracknell's weaknesses
I know the guys are really excited about the play-offs and so am I. more...
Poetry Corner
A Young Man by A Brogan
A young man decided it was time to visit his folks in Pakistan... more...
I Am An Oak Tree by Bethany Rawsthorn, aged 10
I am a magnificent, towering tree... more...
Ray Burroughs' Racing Column
Turner's horses might be worth a bet
Alan King and jockey Richard Thornton continue to churn out the winners from Barbury Castle, the pair landing a 7/2 double via Trigger Light in the novices chase and Prince Du Seuil at Warwick on Tuesday. more...
Robbo'S Column
I'm worried this knee injury could finish me
AT the moment I don't know where I stand. Where I have been in my head has been horrible. more...
Salisbury Business News
Students do their own thing
STUDENTS from Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury have taken part in a trade fair as part of this year's Young Enterprise South West programme. more...
Darling's debut is limited good news
ALISTAIR Darling's first Budget "fizzled rather than roared", producing only limited good news for businesses, says Nick Gooch, partner of Salisbury accountants, Francis Clark. more...
Salisbury Children'S Page
Get 'eggcited' about Easter!
Hi everyone and welcome to the Journal Gang page. Have you all been stocking up on chocolate eggs ready for Easter Day? I know I can't wait to get cracking and tuck into all that chocolate. more...
Salisbury City Fc News
Prince heads to Chippenham
SALISBURY City midfielder Luke Prince, who has been on loan to Blue Square South side Bath City recently, has now been loaned to BGB Premier League outfit Chippenham Town. more...
Reserves drawn at home in cup semi-final
SALISBURY City Reserves have been handed a home tie in the semi-final of the Suburban League Challenge Cup. more...
Histon match team news
SALISBURY City midfielder Mike Fowler is set to sit out tomorrow's Blue Square Premier match with Histon. more...
Salisbury Letters
Restrictions do apply to all
I WOULD like to thank Barbara Dowty for her contribution to Postbag regarding council parking. more...
Tesco does not hurt Salisbury's economy
IN response to councillor Edge's letter of last week. which was countering a national paper's slur alleging we are a Tesco town, I would like to make the following points. more...
Salisbury News
New 'town' in Firsdown?
A NEW community of 2,500 homes could be built on the A30 close to Porton Down to cope with a growing workforce. more...
Firsdown fury
RESIDENTS of Firsdown fear their community will be swamped by a 2,500-home development which is in the pipeline. more...
End of the 40ft rule?
A KEY issue in Salisbury city centre is the 40ft rule. This restricts the height of development to protect Cathedral views. more...
Brewery answers Cathedral's prayers
Forget divine intervention, it's the brewery that has come to the rescue of Salisbury Cathedral ahead of one of the busiest weekends in the Christian calendar. more...
Salisbury Rural Focus
'Help save vanishing creatures'
BUTTERFLY Conservation is inviting people to help save Hampshire and Wiltshire's rare and disappearing woodland butterflies and moths, by looking after their habitats. more...
Save Our Post Office Campaign
Post office loses battle
AFTER months of broken promises and bitter negotiations Lacock Post Office has been told it will definitely close. more...
Snapped
Snapped A Night With The Chamber
Members of Swindon Chamber of commerce marked a successful year with a glittering bash. more...
Stand Point Column
Saturday's game showed we can compete with the best
Last weekend's performance in the 2-2 draw with Carlisle was outstanding, and the sort of showing that can bring a rod for the back of the management staff. more...
Stfc News Headlines
Roberts vows to be back
CHRISTIAN Roberts has vowed to return to the County Ground fitter and stronger than ever' after banishing serious fears for his future to the back of his mind. more...
'Free role' one to savour for McNamee
WHILE Maurice Malpas' 4-3.5-2.5 formation may have raised some eyebrows around the County Ground, one man who is benefiting from the tactics is Anthony McNamee. more...
Barry will shoulder burden
AN IMPATIENT Barry Corr has every faith he can still have a huge impact on Town's season - and is even refusing to rule out helping the Robins to achieve the near impossible. more...
Joyce keeps his feet on the ground
HE may have seen his boyhood dream finally realised earlier this year but as far as Ben Joyce is concerned he has achieved nothing yet. more...
Same again for Malpas
MAURICE Malpas has strongly hinted he will name an unchanged side for Saturday's trip to Brighton. more...
Malpas expects tough time to replace Robbo
MAURICE Malpas admits Christian Roberts' lengthy absence will cause him a summer problem - as he looks to replace his versatility. more...
Timlin's against the in-law
MICHAEL Timlin is aiming to use his family connections and inside knowledge of Brighton to guide Town to three points at the seaside tomorrow. more...
Stratton News
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Swindon Eating Out
Homewood Park, Limpley Stoke
IF you are looking for fine modern English cuisine in idyllic surroundings then the newly refurbished Homewood Park country house and restaurant could be the place for you. more...
Historic pub offers fine traditional food
Set in the picturesque village of Edington - known for King Alfred's battle against the Danes in 878 - the Lamb Inn's name reflects the wool trade in the Middle Ages. more...
Swindon General Sport
Dibben shines in Belgium
Cycling PETER Dibben, from Swindon's GWR team, has continued his fine run of form with some excellent performances in the tough School of Belgium racing. more...
Swindon News
Someone allowed me second chance
THINK more about donating your organs. more...
Students send Easter greetings
HUNDREDS of chocolate eggs are to be sent to children in Romania in a show of generosity. more...
Dreams are shattered
The chance for youngsters to meet and train with the stars of Swindon Town ended up as a complete wash-out. more...
Hospital sickness warning
A Swindon hospital is asking people suffering symptoms of diarrhoea and sickness to stay away. more...
Eye-turning pages of history at Science Museum
SWINDON Science Museum is proud to show off one of the best collections of science and technology books in the world. more...
Helping hands
WITH ages ranging from 19 to 84, volunteers at Great Western Hospital prove that there's no age limit to kindness. more...
Schoolchildren give a little egg-stra help
HUNDREDS of chocolate eggs are to be sent to children in Romania in a show of generosity. more...
Easter story to be told on town streets
ACTORS from Highworth will recreate the story of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection in a special event tomorrow. more...
I rescued my husband from GWH misery
A CATALOGUE of errors at Swindon's hospital prompted a woman to abduct her husband. more...
Envy of the club world
MILLIONS of pounds are being poured into the transformation of a much-loved Swindon nightspot - and this is how it will look. more...
Don’t bring vomit bug to hospital
AN OUTBREAK of a vomiting bug in Swindon has prompted warnings from health chiefs. more...
Brave teenager's tribute to donor
THINK more about donating your organs. more...
Man found guilty of serial rape and kidnap
SERIAL rapist Kristopher Searle is today spending his 33rd birthday behind bars. more...
Speedway plans dealt a massive blow
PLANS for a new speedway stadium in Swindon could be at risk. more...
Public meeting into Goddard Arms pub plan
PLANS to revamp a landmark Swindon building have prompted mixed reactions. more...
Students ready for Three Peaks Challenge
THREE Peaks challengers at Swindon College have smashed their £5,000 fundraising target - before setting foot on a hill. more...
Firefighters washing cars for charity
FIREFIGHTERS in Swindon will be getting wet and soapy at a fundraising car wash this weekend. more...
Traders' victory over road chaos
MARLBOROUGH businesses are celebrating after temporary traffic lights, which it was claimed were killing trade, have been removed during peak times. more...
We want your memories of McIlroys
FOR 123 years Regent Street department store McIlroys sold everything from buttons to furnishings. more...
Bible firm in good books
SWINDON'S Bible Society is now an official Best Company' after achieving two stars in a 2008 survey. more...
Swindon Speedway
Patchett says 'gamble' has real potential
GARY Patchett knows all about gambles after a visit to last week's Cheltenham Festival - but the Robins chief is confident the management's punt on a team of youngsters can pay out in 2008. more...
BREAKING NEWS: Swindon Robins 48 Eastbourne Eagles 42
Craven Shield, Abbey Stadium more...
BREAKING NEWS: Robins start home campaign in style
Swindon Robins 48 Eastbourne Eagles 42 Craven Shield, Abbey Stadium more...
Times Features Down Memory Lane
Then & Now - Corn Market, Warminster
The original Corn Market in Warminster's Market Place was opened in 1855 on the site of the Red Lion public house. The cost of construction was funded by Lord Bath. more...
Nostalgia -
Thanks to Molly Hopkins, of Frome Road, Trowbridge, for this Newtown Infants School photo taken in the 1930s. more...
Down Memory Lane
Can you tell us more about this old photo, which shows men (and dog) at work? more...
Times General Sport
New personal bests for Warminster runners
ATHLETICS: Eight Warminster Running Club members competed in the Bath Half Marathon on Sunday. more...
Times Music
News
THERE are few venues in north and west Wiltshire which offer the chance for new young bands/singers to be able to perform publicly. more...
Coming up
KEEN Chippenham folk fans have persuaded Widcombe-based promoters Wild Thyme to repeat An Acoustic Affair, the evening performed in Bath in November, in their home town this weekend. more...
The Gig Guide
FRIDAY MARCH 21 Ian Ashman and the Breakdowns, The Old Road Tavern, Old Road, Chippenham, 8pm. more...
Times Two
My Wiltshire Life - Maurice Avent
Maurice Avent, 64, is chairman of the Wiltshire branch of the Butterfly Conservation Society and chairman-elect of the national society. more...
Times Wiltshire News
Patrols increased after tyres slashed
A SPATE of tyre slashings are causing misery for vehicle owners throughout Wiltshire and have forced police in Warminster to step up night patrols. more...
Inside this week's Wiltshire Times
THIS week's Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News is packed with news, sport and features, plus there's another chance to win a dream bathroom worth £1,000. more...
Trowbridge News
Darts legends go head to head
THE Crafty Cockney made an appearance along with Old Stone Face at Trowbridge Civic Hall on Sunday. more...
Attack victim's dad slams court decision
THE father of a young man left brain damaged after an assault in Trowbridge has criticised the decision to halve the sentence of the attacker. more...
Zero rating for care home
A CARE home for vulnerable people has been criticised for poor standards in an inspection report. more...
Five years for death crash driver
A DRIVER responsible for a high-speed car crash which killed his cousin and left him with life-threatening injuries was one and a half times over the drink-drive limit. more...
Turf Talk
Doors open at Lambourn
The Betfair Lambourn Charity Open Day which is racing's best attended non-racecourse event takes place on Good Friday, March 21. more...
Warminster News
CCTV call after fire drama
A FIRE in a wheelie bin in Warminster could have had more serious consequences if it had reached electricity cables just inches away. more...
School on air after radio launch
STUDENTS from a school in Warminster have been broadcasting live over the airwaves this week after the unveiling of new radio facilities. more...
Pedalos plan in lake revamp
A POPULAR paddling pool and boating lake in Warminster is expected to reopen with a new look this summer. more...
Westbury News
Police van boost for town
WESTBURY will be benefiting from a new multi-purpose police van thanks to a partnership between Wiltshire Police, Westbury Town Council and Rygor Commercials. more...
Affordable homes plan in
MORE affordable housing will be made available in Westbury if West Wiltshire Housing Society gains planning permission for its latest project. more...
Keith proves to be a class act!
A FORMER Westbury Junior School pupil has been helping to track down the school's first ever class for its 50th anniversary celebrations. more...
Wilbur
BIRTHDAYS!
CONGRATULATIONS to our Junior of the Week Darcy Hampton, of Trowbridge, who wins a £5 voucher from The Toy Shop, plus two Happy Meals from McDonald's in Trowbridge, Melksham or Chippenham. more...
Wiltshire News
Maundy service is an important tradition
Once upon a time, the King or Queen would be expected to wash the feet of the poor. more...
Schools' top accolade
TWO very different Wiltshire primary schools are celebrating good Ofsted reports this week. more...
I can see clearly now
PIONEERING surgery has given Bella Roberts the chance to see clearly now how beautiful her three children are. more...
Westinghouse given use of John Cole Park
WESTINGHOUSE Tennis Club have been granted permission to use three tennis courts at John Cole Park in Chippenham. more...
Wadworths to the rescue
A REDUNDANT brewing vessel from Wadworth Brewery in Devizes is to be used for baptisms in Salisbury Cathedral. more...
Woottonbassett News
Woman rescues her husband from hospital
A CATALOGUE of errors at Swindon's hospital prompted a woman to abduct her husband. more...
Coast to coast ride a tough challenge
INTREPID cyclist James Carrington is taking on a mammoth cycle trek across America to raise money for charity. more...
Youth Minor League Announcements
LEAGUE CUP SEMI FINALS
I can now confirm that the remaining League Cup Semi Final games will be held at Leafy Lane on Sunday the 30th of March. The running order will be the same as it was on the 16th of March. more...
Redated Postponed Games
Rearranged Postponed Games more...
Salisbury Journal Business
Students do their own thing
STUDENTS from Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury have taken part in a trade fair as part of this year's Young Enterprise South West programme. more...
Darling's debut is limited good news
ALISTAIR Darling's first Budget "fizzled rather than roared", producing only limited good news for businesses, says Nick Gooch, partner of Salisbury accountants, Francis Clark. more...
Salisbury Journal News
Police crackdown on road crime
NEARLY 2,000 motorists were stopped and 54 arrests made in the biggest road crime clampdown ever held across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. more...
Brewery answers Cathedral's prayers
Forget divine intervention, it's the brewery that has come to the rescue of Salisbury Cathedral ahead of one of the busiest weekends in the Christian calendar. more...
Case against dentist dismissed
A DENTIST who caused a woman's skin to peel off after giving her antibiotics without testing whether she was allergic first has been cleared of charges laid against him. more...
Rail strike: crisis talks due today
TENS of thousands of commuters face a "disastrous" four-day rail strike on the area's most important rail lines. more...
Four vehicle crash on Poulner Hill
DRIVERS were lucky to escape injury in a four-vehicle smash involving a 7.5-tonne lorry at Poulner Hill on Monday. more...
Easter fun had by all
IMAGINATIONS ran wild as children at schools and nurseries across Hampshire and the New Forest came up with their own special Easter bonnet designs. more...
Welcome for funeral webcams
FUNERAL directors in Hampshire are predicting that webcasting ceremonies on the Internet will soon become a popular part of the service. more...
Taxi drivers may need to get qualifications or lose their licence
TAXI drivers in the New Forest could face the same choices as their counterparts in Bournemouth who have been told they must gain qualifications or face losing their jobs. more...
Passenger sues car driver over crash
A SALISBURY man who cheated death in a car crash has launched a legal battle for compensation of more than £300,000. more...
Hyde band gets 'top brass' conductor
NEW Forest based Hyde Band have secured the services of Royal Marines Portsmouth top brass, Lieutenant Colonel Chris Davis OBE to conduct them in a charity concert in support of Julia's House Children's Hospice. more...
Women banned from keeping horses
TWO Hampshire women were today banned from keeping horses for ten years after being convicted of cruelty. more...
New 'town' in Firsdown?
Massive development also a threat to Harnham more...
Flats 'killing' Forest
GREEDY developers are ruining the character of New Forest towns by building too many flats, it has been claimed. more...
Chilling out over Easter
WHAT a difference a year makes! Last Easter saw thousands flocking to the coast as bright sunshine and warm breezes attracted sunbathers and swimmers to Dorset. more...
Fab Four autographs up for sale
A FULL set of autographs signed in Amesbury by The Beatles is expected to make up to £3,000 when it goes under the auctioneer's hammer in just a fortnight's time. more...
Firsdown fury
RESIDENTS of Firsdown fear their community will be swamped by a 2,500-home development which is in the pipeline. more...
'Lights off' Hampshire
HAMPSHIRE County Council has signed up to the Lights Out Hampshire' campaign which will see darkness spread across the county as people throughout Hampshire switch off all non-essential lights and appliances. more...
End of the 40ft rule?
A KEY issue in Salisbury city centre is the 40ft rule. This restricts the height of development to protect Cathedral views. more...
Extra cash for bike safety
SCHOOLCHILDREN in Hampshire can look forward to £100,000 worth of Bikeability cycle training after Hampshire County Council was awarded the cash by the Department for Transport. more...
Salisbury Journal Sport
Histon match team news
SALISBURY City midfielder Mike Fowler is set to sit out tomorrow's Blue Square Premier match with Histon. more...
Prince heads to Chippenham
SALISBURY City midfielder Luke Prince, who has been on loan to Blue Square South side Bath City recently, has now been loaned to BGB Premier League outfit Chippenham Town. more...
Late rally sees Ellingham lift bowl
ELLINGHAM & Ringwood Rugby Club's party continues after the runaway league champions made a season to remember even more spectacular by adding the Gales Hampshire Bowl. more...
Salisbury concentrate on league push after suffering cup exit
SALISBURY Rugby Club's impressive winning streak came to a halt on Saturday when they suffered a 15-31 reverse against Bournemouth in the semi-final of the Dorset & Wilts Cup. more...
Kathy comes home first
KATHY Harvey still tops the Hampshire Road Race League individual ladies competition after producing another personal best performance in Sunday's Eastleigh 10k - the seventh race of the campaign. more...
Anglers baffled by lack of success on the Avon
A TRIO of specimen fish, caught from the middle reaches of the Avon during the last week of the 2007/08 river season, drew to a close a campaign that was not a particularly memorable one for most Avon anglers. more...
Henry chips in as Sports win again
EARLY season strugglers Amesbury Sports under 14s, continued their climb up the Testway League Division One table with a 2-1 win against rivals Andover Youth. more...
Goal hungry 'Stock close in on century
LAVERSTOCK & Ford bounced back quickly from the defeat to Farnborough North End by thrashing Hythe & Dibden. more...
Street-wise Amesbury survive early scare to win with ease
AMESBURY Town kept their second consecutive clean sheet as they made it nine goals in two away games. more...
Formation change is to Heath's liking
BEMERTON Heath Harlequins changed their formation to 4-3-3 after the midweek exit to New Milton Town in the Russell Cotes Cup semi-final and it proved decisive when the two sets met again in the league. more...
Enford bid for double after slaying George
ENFORD'S hopes of completing a league and cup double were reinforced by a 4-2 win against George Hotel in the semi-final of the Heseltine Cup. more...
Reserves drawn at home in cup semi-final
SALISBURY City Reserves have been handed a home tie in the semi-final of the Suburban League Challenge Cup. more...
Late leveller masks sorry display by Whites
NICK Holmes was far from impressed after his side were held 1-1 at home to Blue Square Premier strugglers Farsley Celtic on Saturday. more...
Super Es make it a double
MIGHTY Ellingham & Ringwood registered a league and cup double at the weekend when they lifted the Gales Hampshire Bowl in dramatic fashion. more...
Brendan's on his way to Wembley
SALISBURY football referee Brandan Malone is set for a new career high after being appointed as one of the referee's assistants for this month's Johnstone Paints Final at Wembley Stadium. more...
Hot cross Holmes demands Good Friday response
SALISBURY City manager Nick Holmes is hoping the busy Easter Bank Holiday week of fixtures will propel his side back into contention for a play-off place. more...
Swindon Advertiser News
Salute in glass to victims
A WINDOW in a Lyneham church is keeping alive the memory of ten servicemen who died three years ago in Iraq. more...
Life in the fast lane - for a day at least!
ALL eyes are on Britain's Formula One star Lewis Hamilton after a flawless drive in the opening Grand Prix of the season in Australia. more...
Speedway plans dealt a massive blow
PLANS for a new speedway stadium in Swindon could be at risk. more...
Man hit in face in brutal attack
POLICE are hunting a yob who attacked a man, shattering his eye socket. more...
Chocolate treats for children in hospital
EASTER eggs have been dished out to sick children at Swindon's Great Western Hospital thanks to a firm of funeral directors. more...
Students ready for Three Peaks Challenge
THREE Peaks challengers at Swindon College have smashed their £5,000 fundraising target - before setting foot on a hill. more...
Firefighters washing cars for charity
FIREFIGHTERS in Swindon will be getting wet and soapy at a fundraising car wash this weekend. more...
Traders' victory over road chaos
MARLBOROUGH businesses are celebrating after temporary traffic lights, which it was claimed were killing trade, have been removed during peak times. more...
Why Easter is not such a big celebration here
TODAY is Good Friday - for Christians one of the holiest days of the year. more...
Government inspectors put speedway plan on hold
AMBITIOUS plans to create a £6m new speedway stadium in Swindon have been put on hold. more...
We want your memories of McIlroys
FOR 123 years Regent Street department store McIlroys sold everything from buttons to furnishings. more...
Drugs raid on Park South flat
DRUGS and thousands of pounds worth of cash were seized from a flat suspected of being a drug dealing hotspot. more...
Swindon Literature Festival is launched
THOUGH it may not have the academic prowess of the Oxford Literature Festival, Swindon is certainly holding its own in attracting big names to this year's Swindon Literature Festival which will run between May 5 and 18. more...
Don't let them get away with it
COME forward and tell your story. more...
Public meeting into Goddard Arms pub plan
PLANS to revamp a landmark Swindon building have prompted mixed reactions. more...
War of words over post office closures
A BITTER row over post office closures in Swindon has prompted a Labour councillor to demand an apology from the council leader. more...
Bible firm in good books
SWINDON'S Bible Society is now an official Best Company' after achieving two stars in a 2008 survey. more...
Swindon Advertiser Sport
'It's all or nothing': Russell
WILDCATS coach Peter Russell wants his side to come out all guns blazing against Premier League Cup champions Bracknell Bees. more...
Grant boost for Lechlade
LECHLADE'S development plans have been boosted by the news that the Cotswold District Council have agreed to provide funding towards their pavilion redevelopment plans. more...
Dibben shines in Belgium
Cycling more...
BREAKING NEWS: Swindon Robins 48 Eastbourne Eagles 42
SWINDON ROBINS 48: Leigh Adams (3-2*-3-3-3) 14+1, Mads Korneliussen (2*-3-1*-1) 7+2, Troy Batchelor (3-1*-3-1*-0) 8+2, James Wright (0-2-2*-2) 6+1, Travis McGowan (2-1-2-0) 5, Theo Pijper (2-0-0-1*) 3+1, Seb Alden (0-1*-2-2) 5+1. more...
Shrivvy won't cut Flack any slack
AS SHRIVENHAM continue their push for a top-six finish in the Hellenic League Premier Division, co-manager Pete Horwat points to tomorrow's opponents as a perfect example of the way their season could have gone. more...
Daunting task for Cirencester
CIRENCESTER Town face one of their toughest tests of the season as they travel to high-flying King's Lynn tomorrow. more...
Wroughton wary of Pang
WILTSHIRE League leaders Wroughton will need to be at their best this weekend when they entertain third-in-the-table Bromham at the Weir Field, writes RAY BURROUGHS. more...
BREAKING NEWS: Robins start home campaign in style
LEIGH Adams reigned supreme at Blunsdon once again tonight as Robins opened their account at home with a hard-fought Craven Shield triumph. more...
The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald News
Someone allowed me second chance
THINK more about donating your organs. more...
Westinghouse given use of John Cole Park
WESTINGHOUSE Tennis Club have been granted permission to use three tennis courts at John Cole Park in Chippenham. more...
Students send Easter greetings
HUNDREDS of chocolate eggs are to be sent to children in Romania in a show of generosity. more...
A climate eye-opener
FARMING journalist Ian Ashbridge has seen for himself the dramatic effect climate change is having in Africa. more...
Wadworths to the rescue
A REDUNDANT brewing vessel from Wadworth Brewery in Devizes is to be used for baptisms in Salisbury Cathedral. more...
Victory for councillors
Plans by two councillors to build a retirement house in the garden of their Marlborough home have been passed, despite threats of legal action. more...
Outcry as town grinds to halt
MARLBOROUGH traders are pushing the message that the town is open for business over Easter, despite the road works that brought it to a standstill over the last week. more...
Newts to blame for our home flooding
FLOOD victims John and Margie Histed have been left distraught after their Dauntsey home has been flooded again - just one day before builders were due to start repairing the damage left by the summer floods. more...
Help for under fives
BARNARDO'S charity launched a £750,000 children's centre in Calne on Saturday. more...
Wadworth Brewery wins top award
Wadworth Brewery is the toast of the town after being crowned Pub Company of the Year for its managed estate in one of the biggest pub industry awards ceremonies in the UK. more...
The challenge of canoeists' Everest
CANOEISTS take to the water tomorrow for the 60th anniversary Devizes to Westminster Race, but its origins go back 27 years before that. more...
How could it happen here?
THE body of pensioner Barbara Taylor lay undiscovered in her flat in Chippenham town centre for a month. more...
Scout paddler’s son in race 60 years on
THE four Devizes Rover Scouts who were the first to paddle non-stop from Devizes Wharf to Westminster Bridge still cannot believe their feat is still being repeated 60 years after they undertook it. more...
Friendship link with Arctic paddle
WHILE the Devizes to Westminster canoe race remains one of the most gruelling challenges in paddling, it is not the only one. more...
Farewell Mr Pizza
FAMILY and friends are mourning the death of pizza king Tino Pupilli after he lost his ten-month battle against cancer. more...
Rescue team make race bid
AMONG those leaving Devizes on Saturday to paddle their way to Westminster, will be a team from Wiltshire Search and Rescue. more...
Flood nightmare
ANGRY villagers who were forced to put up their own flood defences are at the end of their tether after being flooded for the fourth time in 12 months. more...
Schools' top accolade
TWO very different Wiltshire primary schools are celebrating good Ofsted reports this week. more...
School's start date
ALMOST ten years to the day since plans were first mooted to create a new school on a single site, bulldozers will move in at St John's School in Marlborough. more...
Hardy novel filmed on the downs
THE BBC, which is filming its latest period drama, Tess of the D'Urbervilles, in Lockeridge near Marlborough, is likely to be on location on the downs for the rest of this week. more...
In memory of Reece
A MOTHER'S fundraising to pay for a headstone for the grave of baby Reece Haines, has got off to a good start. more...
United at last with our three little lads
MUM Emma Gagen has been reunited with the triplets she gave birth to last week. more...
Racer goes the distance
DEVOUT Mormon David Day who, because of his beliefs, does not like to run competitively on a Sunday, organised his own marathon on Saturday after failing to find one that was not held on the Sabbath. more...
Chippenham man jailed for bedding a 14-year-old
A Chippenham fireman was sentenced to three years in prison for having sex with a 14-year-old girl. more...
Mum's anger as car targeted by vandals
FED UP Helen Wuscher is looking for somewhere else to park her car after it was vandalised for the third time in two months. more...
Coast to coast ride a tough challenge
INTREPID cyclist James Carrington is taking on a mammoth cycle trek across America to raise money for charity. more...
Big drinker becomes a shrinker
Pub regular Brian Semple was a big presence downing drinks at the Queen's Head in Marlborough. But today he is half the man he was - slimming from 28st 12lb to 14st 6lb. more...
Protestors gear up for a fresh battle
Angry neighbours are gearing up for a second battle with developers after learning that the rejected plans are going to appeal. more...
Golf course plan tees off village' opposition
PLANS to build an 18-hole golf course in Yatton Keynell have already received a number of objections. more...
Veterinary nurse’s charity Cuban cycle
CORSHAM veterinary nurse, Clare Lambern is holding an Easter egg hunt at her daughter's nursery school to raise money for a charity cycle ride across Cuba next year. more...
Town wants a new rail link
THE Marlborough town councillor who is spearheading a bid to reinstate a rail link has had encouraging responses from the rail companies. more...
Lifeline for tennis as club faces axe
SOME members of the doomed Westinghouse Sports Club might soon have something to smile about as Chippenham Town Council pledged its support. more...
I can see clearly now
PIONEERING surgery has given Bella Roberts the chance to see clearly now how beautiful her three children are. more...
Hospital sickness warning
A Swindon hospital is asking people suffering symptoms of diarrhoea and more...
Pastor’s grave is to be restored by town
THE oldest grave in Devizes Cemetery, where clergyman Charles Hemington, his wife and two daughters are buried, is to be restored. more...
Dreams are shattered
The chance for youngsters to meet and train with the stars of Swindon Town ended up as a complete wash-out. more...
Woman rescues her husband from hospital
A CATALOGUE of errors at Swindon's hospital prompted a woman to abduct her husband. more...
Slug poison kills dog
DOG owner Penny Nurick is mourning the death of her pet who ate slug poison while out on a walk. more...
Deputy taking over at school
AFTER 16 years, Malcolm Trobe is retiring as headteacher of Malmesbury School . more...
Day the music died
MUSIC lover Aaron Baldwin is desperately seeking a venue to show off Malmesbury's musical talent. more...
Speeders on the hop
A LARGE Easter bunny is helping to slow traffic through Lockeridge, as well as making it a brighter place to live. more...
Plan row couple sent hate letter
PLANNING protester Shearer Sellars has called in the police after he and his wife Susan received an anonymous hate letter. more...
This is not just any shop bid . . . .
RUMOURS are circulating that the WH Smith store in High Street, Chippenham, may be replaced with a Marks and Spencer Simply Food shop. more...
Tenants wait eight years for new home
WORRIED tenant Patrick O'Donnell says he has been left waiting eight years for a new home for his severely disabled partner. more...
Maundy service is an important tradition
Once upon a time, the King or Queen would be expected to wash the feet more...
Garage tenants told ‘pay storm damage’
THE importance of reading the small print has been brought home to people who rented garages in Hillworth Road, Devizes, which were damaged by the storm last week. more...
The Wiltshire Gazette And Herald Sport
Prince to reign at Chippenham
Chippenham Town boss Adie Mings believes Luke Prince will become invaluable in the climax to the season. more...
Sprigg to run like an Egyptian
Edurance running: Fearless Graham Sprigg has his mind totally focused as he looks to conquer the Marathon des Sables this month. more...
Heroic Trout plays on after car crash head injury
Football: Goalkeeper Jason Trout put his team ahead of his own health by playing just minutes after being injured in a car crash. more...
Wiltshire Times News
Five years for death crash driver
A DRIVER responsible for a high-speed car crash which killed his cousin and left him with life-threatening injuries was one and a half times over the drink-drive limit. more...
Inside this week's Wiltshire Times
THIS week's Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News is packed with news, sport and features, plus there's another chance to win a dream bathroom worth £1,000. more...
Rates change 'could have big impact'
CHANGES in business rates relief that come into effect on April 1 could have a severe effect on business properties, warns a Trowbridge commercial property agent. more...
Date set for surgery move
A SURGERY in Melksham is to relocate to the old Out Patients' Department area of Melksham Hospital from Monday April 7. more...
Arts Indulgence Day planned
BUDDING artists will be given a chance to perfect their talents at an Arts Indulgence Day in Bradford on Avon this autumn. more...
Bank staff's £77k charity gift
NATWEST staff from across Wiltshire gave more than £77,000 to charity in 2007, thanks to the gank's Give As You Earn scheme. more...
Top stars set for Bowood
A HOST of stars will be performing in the grounds of Bowood this year. more...
Village show up for Baftas
BBC period costume drama Cranford, which was mainly filmed in the village of Lacock, has been nominated for four Bafta awards. more...
Dr Who Tardis on sale on eBay
A TROWBRIDGE Christian who renounced the evil of Dr Who in favour of his religion is selling his collection on internet auction website eBay. more...
Confusion over post office future
CONFUSION surrounded Lacock Post Office this week after a series of conflicting stories over its future. more...
Protesters' anger at bridge repairs delay
PEOPLE who regularly use a Chippenham bridge to get to work, school, or to walk their dogs have called a further delay to repair works "unacceptable". more...
Pupils get biking certificates
PUPILS in Years 5 and 6 at Lacock Primary School have been getting on their bikes to improve the environment as part of a new cycling scheme. more...
Centre adopts owl boxes
WHITEHALL Garden Centre has adopted a barn owl box to put up in their grounds in the hope it will encourage the birds to nest. more...
Easter woodland treat for kids
AN Easter woodland trail for children will be taking place at Lackham Country Park today and tomorrow. more...
A36 crash carnage revealed
SHOCKING statistics showing the number of deaths and serious injuries resulting from crashes on the A36 through Wiltshire in just one year are revealed today by the Wiltshire Times. more...
Wiltshire Times Sport
New personal bests for Warminster runners
Eight Warminster Running Club members competed in the Bath Half more...
Duggan to miss derby clash
FROME Town will be without Sam Duggan for today's Toolstation League Premier Division derby match at Radstock Town. more...
Calne run leaders close
Calne Town 2, Truro City 1 more...
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