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Bradford News

You read it first in the Wiltshire Times

MEDIA reports this week revealing that murderer Randle Williams has at last admitted his crime are a year behind the Wiltshire Times.  more...

You read it first in the Wiltshire Times

MEDIA reports this week revealing that murderer Randle Williams has at last admitted his crime are a year behind the Wiltshire Times.  more...

Bringing history to life

VIKINGS, Victorians and Red Indians took over a school as children got inspired.  more...

£60,000 to help make music

VULNERABLE young people are to benefit from a £60,000 boost to help them make music.  more...

Father and daughter’s triumph

AFTER trekking through the Tanzanian rainforest for six days Dave Hyde was delighted but exhausted when he finally reached the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.  more...

Chippenham News

Bobby role for former store boss

THE former manager of fashion store Harvey Nichols has taken up a new role as director of the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust.  more...

Choppers may help save jobs at Lyneham

HUNDREDS of jobs could be saved if helicopters replace the fleet of Hercules aircraft at RAF Lyneham.  more...

Show better than rock concert

JOHN Lennon once famously said the Beatles were more popular than Jesus.  more...

Lambs herald spring’s arrival

SPRING is on the doorstep, which means the celebration of the arrival of baby lambs.  more...

Children get an insight into career choices

A MUSICIAN, midwife and an MP gave youngsters an insight into their professions this week.  more...

Project gives life to canal

Volunteers are breathing new life into a former waterway which has been derelict for almost a century.  more...

City Events

City golf day

SALISBURY City will be staging a fundraising golf day at Salisbury & South Wilts Golf Club on Friday, June 23.  more...

Competitions

Enjoy a fun day out for all the family at Paultons Park

The Wiltshire Times & Chippenham News have teamed up with Paultons Park near Romsey, Hampshire to celebrate the opening of The Cobra, the largest, longest and fastest family rollercoaster yet.  more...

Enjoy a fun day out for all the family at Paultons Park

The Wiltshire Times & Chippenham News have teamed up with Paultons Park near Romsey, Hampshire to celebrate the opening of The Cobra, the largest, longest and fastest family rollercoaster yet.  more...

Enjoy a fun day out for all the family at Paultons Park

The Wiltshire Times & Chippenham News have teamed up with Paultons Park near Romsey, Hampshire to celebrate the opening of The Cobra, the largest, longest and fastest family rollercoaster yet.  more...

Enjoy a fun day out for all the family at Paultons Park

The Wiltshire Times & Chippenham News have teamed up with Paultons Park near Romsey, Hampshire to celebrate the opening of The Cobra, the largest, longest and fastest family rollercoaster yet.  more...

Enjoy a fun day out for all the family at Paultons Park

The Wiltshire Times & Chippenham News have teamed up with Paultons Park near Romsey, Hampshire to celebrate the opening of The Cobra, the largest, longest and fastest family rollercoaster yet.  more...

Corsham News

Town to run its own tourist base

PLANS to close Corsham Tourist Information Centre and replace it with a watered down' service in the town hall have been revealed.  more...

Swimathon for charity

A WESTLEA Housing Association worker put on his swimming trunks later this month to raise money for a national children's charity.  more...

Book signing

AUTHOR David Johnson celebrated the launch of his new novel Crystal Quest on Saturday with discussions and a signing at Automattic Bookshop in Corsham.  more...

Day In The Life

A Day in the Life of a Brigadier's Driver

HOW many young men get to drive around with pin-up girls Lucy Pinder and Michelle Marsh in the back seat?  more...

Devizes News

Skatepark debate

DEVIZES Town Council will decide at a meeting on Tuesday (March 21) whether to carry on looking for a permanent site for a skateboard park or abandon the plan.  more...

Love letter mystery

A broken-hearted lothario has made no secret of losing their lover and left a romantic poem on a number of shops in Devizes.  more...

Film Reviews

Film review - The Pink Panther (PG)

LAUGH? I didn't think I'd start. It was never a good idea to make a new Pink Panther movie with a new Inspector Clouseau.  more...

Journal Football

Half-time changes pay off

Sydenhams Wessex League Division Two: Downton 2 Alresford Town 1  more...

'Quins prove a point against table toppers

Sydenhams Wessex League Division Two: Bemerton HH 3 Thatcham Town 3  more...

Journal Rugby

Brown scores to sink the French

ENGLAND'S rugby men may have been on a receiving end of a humiliating drubbing at the hands of the French, but it was a very different story for two local players, who were also on Six Nations duty on the other side of the English Channel over the weekend.  more...

Salisbury head into the home straight in fine fettle

Powergen South West Two (East): Salisbury 42 Wimborne 14  more...

Melksham News

Melksham girl wins publishing contract

A STUDENT at a Melksham school is to sign a publishing contract for one of her original songs.  more...

Information at their fingertips

PUPILS at a Melksham school will have their fingerprints taken to borrow books from the library.  more...

Information at their fingertips

PUPILS at a Melksham school will have their fingerprints taken to borrow books from the library.  more...

Information at their fingertips

PUPILS at a Melksham school will have their fingerprints taken to borrow books from the library.  more...

Information at their fingertips

PUPILS at a Melksham school will have their fingerprints taken to borrow books from the library.  more...

Man stabbed in late night attack

A 23-YEAR-OLD man from Melksham was beaten and stabbed after enjoying a night out in the town.  more...

Smiles as £20m cash grant gets go-ahead

A £20m project to rebuild and relocate a west Wiltshire secondary school was given the green light on Friday.  more...

Headteacher resigns after six years

THE headteacher of one of west Wiltshire's largest secondary schools has resigned. Dr Pam Stoate, 54, has announced she is stepping down as principal of The George Ward School, Melksham.  more...

Driver caught with cannabis escapes jail

A COCAINE addict caught with more than £33,000 worth of drugs has escaped being sent to prison.  more...

New Forest News

Sainsbury's feels the heat in trolley wars

ABANDONED supermarket trolleys are causing traffic chaos for drivers and pedestrians in the Furlong shopping centre car park in Ringwood.  more...

Addressing anti-social behaviour

ACTION to stop yobs running rampant on the streets of Fordingbridge is having an effect, say the town's beat officers.  more...

Other Sport

Squash: Title is in the bag for LA Fitness

LA FITNESS squash team moved a step closer to securing the Hampshire League Division One championship with two convincing victories.  more...

Salisbury Business News

More appointments at law firm

AN ONLINE auction venture started only a couple of months ago by two eBay users one from Durrington and the other from Shipton Bellinger is proving so successful, it is planning a major expansion.  more...

Liz joins the team

LIZ Kingston has been appointed international and cash solutions consultant for Barclays Business Banking in Salisbury.  more...

Salisbury City Fc News

Reserves hit three

SALISBURY City Reserves enjoyed a 3-0 victory over Wessex League outfit Lymington & New Milton in midweek.  more...

Tubbs op a success

SALISBURY City boss Nick Holmes says he hopes to welcome Matt Tubbs back to the first team before the end of the season.  more...

Reserves at home

ANY City fans not making the trip to Bedford Town on Saturday might wish to visit the Raymond McEnhill Stadium where the club's reserves entertain Hendon.  more...

Reserves at home

ANY City fans not making the trip to Bedford Town on Saturday might wish to visit the Raymond McEnhill Stadium where the club's reserves entertain Hendon.  more...

Directions to Bedford Town

BEDFORD Town are based at The New Eyrie in Meadow Lane in Cardington (Club house 01234 838448).  more...

Salisbury News

Record-breakers every one

MEMBERS of the ground-breaking Boscombe Down team behind the first 1,000mph air flight came together to mark the 50th anniversary of the historic landmark last week.  more...

Stfc Headlines

Iffy sticks to the main plot

MAKE mine a double' is Iffy Onuora's cry as he bids to toast a happy ending to a match thick with plots.  more...

Can’t help U

JAMIE Cureton will ignore any suspicious requests to sign here' at Layer Road tomorrow for fear of being duped by Phil Parkinson.  more...

Lee would like ‘smash’

LEE Peacock hopes he is one six-yard smash' from triggering a goal roll after a barren spell.  more...

Jarrett is set for Town exit

ALBERT Jarrett's spell as a Swindon Town player looks to be over with the youngster expected to return to Brighton and Hove Albion on Monday.  more...

Parkinson out to stop the rot

COLCHESTER boss Phil Parkinson is in danger of seeing his side's season fall apart after a disastrous run of results.  more...

Swindon And Proud Campaign

What a result for Samuel and Josh

MARCH 17, 2006: IT is every schoolboy's dream to walk out onto the pitch at the World Cup finals.  more...

Swindon Business Headlines

Firm to save Isle of Wight

SWINDON's top engineering consultant, Halcrow, has been calledin to stop the Isle of Wight falling into the sea.  more...

Log on and join the debate over the future of pensions

TOMORROW is National Pensions Day and people across the country will have the chance to have their say on the future of pensions.  more...

Family fashions a new project out of clothes shop

A FAMILY chat on holiday in Spain has led to the opening of an upmarket clothes shop.  more...

Apprentices in line for £1,000

THE search is on for the Persimmon Group Apprentice Of The Year 2006.  more...

David will make your holiday easy

THE Midcounties Co-operative has appointed its first Co-op Travel southern region manager.  more...

Website for builders

KELLAWAY Building Supplies, at Bramble Close, Elgin Industrial Estate, in Swindon, has launched a new website designed to enhance its service to customers.  more...

Website for builders

KELLAWAY Building Supplies, at Bramble Close, Elgin Industrial Estate, in Swindon, has launched a new website designed to enhance its service to customers.  more...

Swindon Eating Out

The Longs Arms, South Wraxall

LOCALLY produced food is always on the menu at The Longs Arms.  more...

The Plough Inn, Badbury

THIS pub is in an excellent spot for meeting friends, family and business colleagues who are travelling to Swindon as it is literally one minute from junction 15 on the M4.  more...

Swindon Football

Fisher: My lips are sealed!

JOHN Fisher is refusing to be gagged despite the Hellenic League's threat to hit him where it hurts the wallet.  more...

Lapham key to Ciren’s big revival

BRIAN Hughes has attributed Cirencester's spectacular return to form to fresh legs and some long overdue good fortune.  more...

Pratley’s goal spur for Marine

MARK Collier has signed one fresh face this week but it might feel like two when Supermarine make the trip to Cinderford.  more...

Levett adds new faces for run-in

It's back to Wilts League action for Down Ampney this weekend after just failing to make it to the semi-finals of the Corsham Print Senior Cup last week, writes RAY BURROUGHS.  more...

Swindon General Sport

Howell’s quick out of blocks in China

GOLF: David Howell was relishing life among the pacesetters after firing himself into early contention following the first round of the TCL Classic in the Chinese resort of Hainan.  more...

Jamie’s hard route to gold

BOXING: IF Jamie Cox is going to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal he is going to have to do it the hard way, according to England supremo Terry Edwards.  more...

Bronze medallist David backs Carlin’s chances

SWIMMING: COMMONWEALTH Games bronze medallist David Davies has tipped Welsh teammate Jazz Carlin to make a real impression in her debut at a major games.  more...

So cool, Jazz

SWIMMING: AN ice-cool Jazz Carlin believes she is entering her first major games with nothing to lose and absolutely everything to gain.  more...

What a day as Aussies get a shock

COMMONWEALTH GAMES: HOW arrogant do the Australians want to be? As I entered the swimming arena for the opening day's events, all I heard from officials and press alike was how many gold medals they were going to swim away with.  more...

Cox off to Melbourne flyer

JAMIE Cox made a successful debut in the Commonwealth Games this morning after completing a comprehensive victory in his opening bout in Melbourne.  more...

Cox off to Melbourne flyer

JAMIE Cox made a successful debut in the Commonwealth Games this morning after completing a comprehensive victory in his opening bout in Melbourne.  more...

Cox off to Melbourne flyer

COMMONWEALTH GAMES: JAMIE Cox made a successful debut in the Commonwealth Games this morning after completing a comprehensive victory in his opening bout in Melbourne.  more...

Cox off to Melbourne flyer

JAMIE Cox made a successful debut in the Commonwealth Games this morning after completing a comprehensive victory in his opening bout in Melbourne.  more...

Swindon Ice Hockey

The Cats that got the cream

KEN FORSHEE would like to see his side finish the regular season in style. Last weekend the Swindon npower Wildcats achieved their first goal by qualifying for the play-offs with victory over Telford Tigers.  more...

Swindon Jobs News

This rooster raises the recruit profile

THE Recruit Rooster is still on the loose! The giant yellow chicken is there to help the Recruit agency stand out from the crowd.  more...

Swindon Letters

The bullying blight

THE bullying issue continues to blight the lives of our people from the cradle to the grave.  more...

I’m sorry, but 20 per cent’s never enough

THE City Council de Paris is set to grant planning permission for more than 200 flats, shops, leisure facilities and car parking to be built on the Place du Trocadero.  more...

Tax-ing issue

D REEVE was quite wrong in his "Tories are not giving cash back" letter (SA, March 7).  more...

Vested interest

IN final reply to the question from J P Hunter the figures given by the Dti are all inclusive. Far too many people do not understand the costings and I suspect a lot of it is due to the vested interests of pressure groups.  more...

Vested interest

IN final reply to the question from J P Hunter the figures given by the Dti are all inclusive. Far too many people do not understand the costings and I suspect a lot of it is due to the vested interests of pressure groups.  more...

No isolation from home education

AS a home-educating parent, I'd like to correct the impression given by Shirley Mathias that home-education children are "taught at home, in isolation from the real world"  more...

Beat bullies, stay home!

My mum showed me your story on the girl being bullied. I'm 15 and have been educated at home for five years. I would like to tell Jodie that there is a brilliant alternative to school.  more...

Beat bullies, stay home!

MY mum showed me your story on the girl being bullied. I'm 15 and have been educated at home for five years. I would like to tell Jodie that there is a brilliant alternative to school.  more...

Swindon Music

The Searchers - Wyvern Theatre

MARCH 21 2006, SWINDON: Catherine Turnbull relives the heady days of the Sixties with John McNally, leader of pop legends The Searchers.  more...

Swindon News

Police plea for public help over sex attack

POLICE are hunting a man who is alleged to have sexually assaulted a woman in Freshbrook.  more...

You could be funding drug dealers

BUYING stolen goods is like handing your money over to drug dealers that is the message from Swindon police.  more...

Celebrations turned to tragedy for grandparents

AN INQUEST heard how a couple's celebrations over news of their second grandchild turned to tragedy.  more...

Police plea for public

POLICE are hunting a man who is alleged to have sexually assaulted a woman in Freshbrook.  more...

Did you see racial abuse?

AN ASIAN shopkeeper has been repeatedly racially abused while doing his job.  more...

Man in court for claims

A LIDEN man accused of making a string of false benefit claims will appear in court in May.  more...

Trolley good show!

LUCKY shopper Kim Long knew exactly what she would go for after winning the Adver's trolley dash competition.  more...

Heroin addict breaks order

A LONG-TERM drug addict faces jail after failing a rehabilitation order for stealing.  more...

Driver fled crash

A BANNED driver fled the scene of an accident a court has heard.  more...

First sex shame letters sent out

The first batch of letters warning kerb crawlers to stay out of Swindon's red light district will be landing on doormats in the next few days.  more...

First sex shame letters sent out

The first batch of letters warning kerb crawlers to stay out of Swindon's red light district will be landing on doormats in the next few days.  more...

First sex shame letters sent out

THE first batch of letters warning kerb crawlers to stay out of Swindon's red light district will be landing on doormats in the next few days.  more...

Give help to parents of disabled children

SWINDON Council is looking for people who have time to spare to make a big difference in the life of a disabled child.  more...

Two deny break-in

TWO men will go on trial after they denied breaking in to a garden shed in Wroughton.  more...

Writers booked for store signing

CRIME fiction novelist Judith Cranswick will be signing copies of her books in Waterstone's next month.  more...

The French connection

SWINDON will be able to sample a taste of the continent with the arrival of the bi-annual French market.  more...

Deadly dust led death of a widow

THE widow of a former Swindon railway worker is the latest person officially to die of the asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma.  more...

Deadly dust led to death of a widow

THE widow of a former Swindon railway worker is the latest person officially to die of the asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma.  more...

Air crews thanked for quake relief

LYNEHAM aircrews have been thanked for their role in relief operations after the Asian earthquake.  more...

The bear facts

IF you go down to Highworth Library on March 23 be sure of a big surprise.  more...

Safety scheme put on display

A SCHEME to reduce road accidents on a stretch of Ferndale Road in Swindon, where 14 people have been injured in the past five years, has been put on display at a public exhibition.  more...

What a result for Samuel and Josh

IT is every schoolboy's dream to walk out onto the pitch at the World Cup finals.  more...

Dumping fine cut on appeal

A BUILDING firm, convicted of illegally tipping waste, has had its fine slashed after appealing against the sentence.  more...

Drifters set to steal show

THE Drifters will be bringing their soul hits to Swindon next Friday.  more...

St Ivel site decision is delayed for further talks

A DECISION on whether to approve the controversial development of the former St Ivel site in Wootton Bassett has been put on ice for six weeks.  more...

St Ivel site decision is delayed for further talks

A DECISION on whether to approve the controversial development of the former St Ivel site in Wootton Bassett has been put on ice for six weeks.  more...

Minister praises yobbo measures

A HOME Office minister has heaped praise on Swindon Council for the way it is tackling yobbish behaviour.  more...

Was overdose a cry for help?

DANNY Reinthal intentionally took an overdose of his prescription drugs but might not have meant to kill himself.  more...

Footpath work in spotlight

CONCERNS have been raised over the condition of a pavement by a Covingham resident.  more...

Starving... for the starving

TEACHERS at Warneford School,in Highworth, have been faced with an unusual distraction during lessons more than 150 rumbling tummies.  more...

‘Consult us over old care centre’

RESIDENTS say they are being left out of the loop about plans for the future of a former residential home.  more...

New schools don’t need another brick in the wall

AFTER months of digging, drilling and hammering, building work at two Swindon schools is finally coming to an end.  more...

New schools don’t need another brick in the wall

AFTER months of digging, drilling and hammering, building work at two Swindon schools is finally coming to an end.  more...

Children get taste for Fairtrade treats

BANANA smoothies and fruit salads were on the menu as children and parents from a Swindon nursery learnt more about Fairtrade.  more...

Children get taste for Fairtrade treats

BANANA smoothies and fruit salads were on the menu as children and parents from a Swindon nursery learnt more about Fairtrade.  more...

Students going potty!

SPRING has definitely sprung for the team behind a garden that is being donated to the Prospect Hospice.  more...

Students going potty!

SPRING has definitely sprung for the team behind a garden that is being donated to the Prospect Hospice.  more...

Students going potty!

SPRING has definitely sprung for the team behind a garden that is being donated to the Prospect Hospice.  more...

‘Come and see us,’ say police

COME and see us that is the message from officers in the town centre police station.  more...

Attacker wins sentence cut

A MAN who attacked his girlfriend has won a cut in his sentence.  more...

Youngsters are invited to join fun run

YOUNGSTERS across Swindon are being invited to pull on their trainers and limber up for a fun run to celebrate this summer's UK Corporate Games.  more...

I was only kipping ...

CATCHING 40 winks has left a builder with a 28-day driving ban after he was rudely awakened by a police officer while asleep in his van.  more...

Singer shows the way

THE 97th Swindon Music Festival kicked off in style at Christ Church in Old Town with singer Abby Bean scooping top spot in her class.  more...

Swindon Speedway

Red-hot Robins!

IT was bitterly cold on the terraces for the Pebley Beach Swindon Robins fans but on track their heroes were in sizzling form last night.  more...

Swindon Theatre & Arts

Losing Louis - Theatre Royal

APRIL 10 - 15 2006, BATH: Polish countess RULA LENSKA is soon to appear in the comedy Losing Louis.  more...

Alex Horne: When In Rome - Swindon Arts Centre

MARCH 30 2006, SWINDON: LATIN may be a dead language but stand-up comedian Alex Horne refuses to take it lying down.  more...

Times Chippenhem Town Fc

Chippenham Town 4, Team Bath 2

DARREN Wheeler brought Hardenhuish Park to its feet on Tuesday night with a virtuoso performance that moved Chippenham to within one point of rivals Bath City at the top of the Premier Division.  more...

Times Features Down Memory Lane

Then & Now - Chippenham Station

In our series around Chippenham we move from Station Hill to the railway station.  more...

Down Memory Lane

This week's picture, above, is of Atworth United 7475, Trowbridge & District League Div 4 runners-up.  more...

Down Memory Lane

This week's picture, above, is of Atworth United 74/75, Trowbridge & District League Div 4 runners-up.  more...

Nostalgia

Harp cribbage team is the subject of the photograph on the right sent in by Mrs P K Farr, of Innox Road, Trowbridge.  more...

Times Football

Holders book cup place

TROWBRIDGE LEAGUE  more...

Butcher cuts it for Melksham Town Youth

MELKSHAM Town Youth have claimed the last MELKSHAM Town Youth have claimed the last semi-final place in this season's Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News Mid-Wilts Youth and Minor League under 10s league cup.  more...

Butcher cuts it for Melksham Town Youth

MELKSHAM Town Youth have claimed the last semi-final place in this season's Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News Mid-Wilts Youth and Minor League under 10s league cup.  more...

Butcher cuts it for Melksham Town Youth

MELKSHAM Town Youth have claimed the last semi-final place in this season's Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News Mid-Wilts Youth and Minor League under 10s league cup.  more...

Butcher cuts it for Melksham Town Youth

MELKSHAM Town Youth have claimed the last semi-final place in this season's Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News Mid-Wilts Youth and Minor League under 10s league cup.  more...

Butcher cuts it for Melksham Town Youth

MELKSHAM Town Youth have claimed the last semi-final place in this season's Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News Mid-Wilts Youth and Minor League under 10s league cup.  more...

Butcher cuts it for Melksham Town Youth

MELKSHAM Town Youth have claimed the last semi-final place in this season's Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News Mid-Wilts Youth and Minor League under 10s league cup.  more...

Butcher cuts it for Melksham Town Youth

MELKSHAM Town Youth have claimed the last semi-final place in this season's Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News Mid-Wilts Youth and Minor League under 10s league cup.  more...

Warminster go into semi-finals

WARMINSTER Town reached the semi-finals of the Corsham Print Senior Cup when they beat Down Ampney in a penalty shoot-out after the sides had failed to find the net after extra time.  more...

Biddestone 1, Street 2

GRAHAM Learmonth is desperate to steady the Yatton Road ship after watching his side slip to a 16th league defeat of the season on Saturday against high-flying Street.  more...

Biddestone 0, Welton Rovers 1 (aet)

A DISASTROUS own goal by Jamie Lyons sent Biddestone crashing out of the Les Phillips Cup on Wednesday night after a pulsating battle with Welton Rovers at Corsham Town's Southbank ground.  more...

Biddestone 0, Welton Rovers 1 (aet)

A DISASTROUS own goal by Jamie Lyons sent Biddestone crashing out of the Les Phillips Cup on Wednesday night after a pulsating battle with Welton Rovers at Corsham Town's Southbank ground.  more...

Weston St John, Bradford Town 3

TEENAGER Kieran Baggs scored his first Bradford goal on Saturday as Mark Hodkinson's men romped to their second successive away win.  more...

Weston St John 0, Bradford Town 3

TEENAGER Kieran Baggs scored his first Bradford goal on Saturday as Mark Hodkinson's men romped to their second successive away win.  more...

Wiltshire under 18's 1, Berks and Bucks under 18's 1 (Wilts won 5-4 on penalties)

WILTSHIRE banished the painful memory of last week's penalty defeat to Durham with a dramatic shoot-out win over Berks and Bucks in the semi-final of the South West Cup.  more...

Melksham Town 2, Odd Down 0

KELVIN Highmore has warned his players to keep their feet firmly on the ground after their uplifting win over Odd Down on Monday night.  more...

Corsham Town 2, Bitton 0

COLIN Bush saluted the bumper Corsham crowd on Saturday as 101 supporters turned up at the Southbank to watch the Reds overcome a strong Bitton outfit.  more...

Calne Town 1, Bideford 1

WHEN Paul McCartney penned the Beatles' number one hit The Long and Winding Road in 1970, Robbie Lardner was a six-year-old boy entertaining dreams of football stardom.  more...

Calne Town 1, Bideford 1

WHEN Paul McCartney penned the Beatles' number one hit The Long and Winding Road in 1970, Robbie Lardner was a six-year-old boy entertaining dreams of football stardom.  more...

Saltash United 1, Westbury United 2

NOBODY wanted to stand near Paul Brickley on Saturday as the Westbury boss barked flu-ridden orders from the boggy touchline.  more...

Times General Sport

Francesca wins GB call-up

GYMNASTICS: RHYTHMIC gymnast Francesca Fox has moved one step closer to realising her Olympic dream after winning a place in the junior Great Britain squad.  more...

Woods takes up new challenge

FOOTBALLER John Woods will run the Bath half-marathon on Sunday only nine weeks after a third operation in his battle against cancer.  more...

Judo veteran calls it a day

JUDO: AFTER 38 years spent rolling around on dusty crashmats in Trowbridge, judo teacher Denis Truckle has finally hung up his judogi.  more...

Easington Sports 0, Trowbridge Town 4

TROWBRIDGE buried Easington under an avalanche of second half goals on Saturday to bring a welcome end to a depressing run of three defeats in four league games.  more...

Times Letters

Your views on state of health

DURING the 40s, 50s and 60s Bradford on Avon had it all, ie general and maternity hospitals with homes for nurses, a medical centre, plus three GPs' surgeries, two NHS dentists and a school dentist.  more...

Answers please

I NOTE that WWDC is still increasing staff levels. In the Star last week, among the ads for pest control operator, burials and admin officer and caretaker, there are two more questionable posts on offer.  more...

Recycling anger

I WONDERED if, in the light of recent publicity regarding recycling boxes, you might be interested in the ongoing saga of black box recycling in Beanacre village, Melksham.  more...

Town mountain or molehill?

OVER the past 20 years the centre of Trowbridge has been completely destroyed by talk of future visions.  more...

Thank you all

MAY I express sincere thanks to everyone who participated in and sponsored the swimmers at our annual Swimarathon at Clarendon Sports Centre on March 11, when 18 teams of six swimmers per team, ranging from six years-40-plus, swam for 55 minutes each, clocking up around 2,000 lengths in total. A superb achievement.  more...

Times Rugby

Corsham 12, Trowbridge 19

TROWBRIDGE had centre pairing Adam Sullivan and Lee McClurg to thank for a tense victory over neighbours Corsham in this crucial Southern Counties South relegation battle.  more...

Westbury 34, Supermarine 18

JON Parker hailed the performance of his Westbury players as "absolutely awesome" on Saturday after the White Horse men crushed league leaders Supermarine at Leighton Green. Supermarine had conceded only 99 league points before kick-off but the Swindon outfit were comprehensively swept aside by a resurgent Westbury who have now won their last five league games.  more...

Devizes 11, Cooper-Avon Tyres 20

CATs clawed their way towards Southern Counties league safety on Saturday with a shock win over promotion-chasing Devizes at London Road.  more...

Colerne 15, Bradford on Avon 22

STRUAN Grant was the last-action hero for Bradford on Saturday when he came to the rescue with a stoppage time try for the second consecutive week.  more...

Times Two

My WIltshire Life - Dominic Hayhoe

DOMINIC Hayhoe, 35, has lived in Wiltshire all his adult life.  more...

My Wiltshire Life - Dominic Hayhoe

DOMINIC Hayhoe, 35, has lived in Wiltshire all his adult life.  more...

Times Wiltshire News

Fears grow over day patient care

LONG awaited options for the future of health care in west Wiltshire will be published next month, but hospital campaigners have already criticised the plans.  more...

Fears grow over day patient care

LONG awaited options for the future of health care in west Wiltshire will be published next month, but hospital campaigners have already criticised the plans.  more...

New reporter

Reporter Charley Morgan, above, joined the Wiltshire Times this week after completing her journalism studies in Brighton.  more...

Owners' delight as top dogs triumph

PAMPERED dogs won prizes at the weekend, as competitors from west and north Wiltshire celebrated success at Crufts.  more...

Owners' delight as top dogs triumph

PAMPERED dogs won prizes at the weekend, as competitors from west and north Wiltshire celebrated success at Crufts.  more...

Campaigners use threatened train

CAMPAIGNERS boarded the train service they are trying to save this week. Members of the West Wiltshire Rail Users Group, along with local councillors and west Wiltshire MP Andrew Murrison, travelled to London on Wednesday to meet trains minister Derek Twigg to discuss plans to remove the direct service to London Waterloo from the post Feb 07 timetable.  more...

Musicians plea

THE Wiltshire and Swindon Youth Orchestra is seeking new members, particularly string players.  more...

Appeal hearing

AN appeal against West Wiltshire District Council's refusal of a variation of planning conditions to allow 12 more caravans at Trowbridge Lodge is to be heard on June 13 at 10am at the council offices, Bradley Road.  more...

Hunt is on for Wilts' top village

VILLAGES have until April 1 to enter the 2006 Wiltshire Best Kept Village and Building Community Life competition.  more...

Arts groups to benefit from council grants

FOUR key arts schemes within west Wiltshire are to benefit from £36,000 worth of funding in the coming year.  more...

Lifesavers in need of vital cash injection

Bikers are making a real difference when it comes to helping those most in need.  more...

Trowbridge News

Sex attack man faces prison term

SEX offender Kenneth Jones has been told to expect to go to jail after admitting trying to rape a young girl.  more...

New developments in CCTV

THE role CCTV plays in combating crime has been put on display. A presentation at Trowbridge Civic Hall on Monday gave people the opportunity to witness and discuss recent advances in CCTV technology.  more...

Olivia lives her dream

GROWING up to be a ballerina is the dream of many little girls but for one talented youngster that dream is set to come true.  more...

Olivia lives her dream

GROWING up to be a ballerina is the dream of many little girls but for one talented youngster that dream is set to come true.  more...

Adults invited to roadshow

THE organisers of a safe driving event have had such a good response they have decided to invite adults to come along next time.  more...

'Love you' - Hayley's last words to mother

HAYLEY Richards' last words to her mother the night before she was found dead in her flat were "I love you mum, I'll see you in the morning."  more...

'Love you' - Hayley's last words to mother

HAYLEY MURDER TRIAL: HAYLEY Richards' last words to her mother the night before she was found dead in her flat were "I love you mum, I'll see you in the morning."  more...

Family feared killer was too 'controlling'

HAYLEY MURDER TRIAL: THE family of murdered Hayley Richards said she became quieter and lost her bubbly personality as her relationship with Hugo Quintas developed.  more...

Trial told of last minute discovery

HAYLEY MURDER TRIAL: A BAG containing bloodstained clothing which has been linked to the killing of Hayley Richards was found just a week before the murder trial began.  more...

Friend 'would have helped Quitas escape'

HAYLEY MURDER TRIAL: JOAQUIM Da Cunha's friendship with killer Hugo Quintas was so strong he told friends he would be prepared to help Quintas flee the country.  more...

Hayley was looking forward to being a mum

HAYLEY MURDER TRIAL: HAYLEY Richards was excited about becoming a mother, Bristol Crown Court heard.  more...

'More than one'

HAYLEY MURDER TRIAL: PATHOLOGIST Huw White said Hayley Richards was found with a 20cm cut across her neck, which had sliced through her jugular vein.  more...

Hayley's own words tell of her terror

HAYLEY MURDER TRIAL: PREGNANT Hayley Richards was killed by her jealous boyfriend days after she told police he had tried to strangle her.  more...

Quintas said bloodstains came from bar brawl

HAYLEY MURDER TRIAL: HUGO Quintas was seen covered in blood in the early hours of June 11.  more...

Victim hid marks from an earlier attack

HAYLEY MURDER TRIAL: ACCUSED murderer Hugo Quintas appeared charming and friendly in public but behind closed doors a different side could emerge, according to his victim.  more...

Students put theme park argument to their MP

FICTIONAL proposals for a theme park built on green belt land were put to west Wiltshire MP Dr Andrew Murrison by students in Trowbridge to help The John of Gaunt School students practice and improve their speaking and presentational skills.  more...

Family escape as arsonists strike

A FAMILY of four had a narrow escape on Wednesday after their car was set alight while they slept in their home just yards away.  more...

Play area keeps kids fit and fun

CHILDREN are keeping fit and active while having fun with the help of a new £20,000 play area.  more...

Son’s Plain Challenge boost for charity

PEDAL power pulled in the pounds for charity thanks to the efforts of a food firm employee.  more...

Just a minute, Macbeth

SHAKESPEARE came to life for pupils at a Trowbridge school this week.  more...

Man denies murder but admits killing

HAYLEY MURDER TRIAL: HUGO Quintas killed his girlfriend in a prolonged, deliberate and fatal' attack, Bristol Crown Court heard this week.  more...

Man denies murder but admits killing

HAYLEY MURDER TRIAL: HUGO Quintas killed his girlfriend in a prolonged, deliberate and fatal' attack, Bristol Crown Court heard this week.  more...

Friend spots stolen motorbike on eBay

A STOLEN motorbike has been recovered after nine months, thanks to an eagle-eyed friend of the owner.  more...

Schoolchildren feature in UN debate

GLOBAL politics was on the agenda for 12 students from The John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge when they took part in the Model United Nations conference at Kingswood School, Bath.  more...

Twirlers to take on the world

SIX baton twirlers from Trowbridge have been selected to represent the UK in the world championships.  more...

Mountain climb in his brother’s memory

FATHER-of-two Paul Stratton will be taking on the biggest challenge of his life when he attempts to climb 5,895m to reach the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.  more...

Warburton jailed for string of sex attacks

A FIREFIGHTER dubbed the Beast of Bath has been jailed for nine years after carrying out a string of sex attacks on women in the city.  more...

Westbury News

Death of a campaigner closes unit

MENA Rising was granted her last wish when she was allowed to die in dignity at the hospital she fought to save.  more...

Villagers aim for top title

RURAL life is alive and well in an award winning village, as it prepares to battle for another national title.  more...

Dairy boss quits as his job is over

THE chairman of Westbury Dairies is to step down, following the company's announcement of a management restructure.  more...

Wiltshire News

Wiltshire inquiry leads to new inquest

A report prepared by Wiltshire police officer Paul Howlett is likely to lead to a new inquest into the death of Rachel Whitear who was found dead in the bedroom of her rented accommodation in Exmouth, Devon in May 2000.  more...

Wiltshire inquiry leads to new inquest

A report prepared by Wiltshire police officer Paul Howlett is likely to lead to a new inquest into the death of Rachel Whitear who was found dead in the bedroom of her rented accommodation in Exmouth, Devon in May 2000.  more...

  
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