Wiltshire | Archive | 2006 | July
Paul Clifford hits another boundary for Corsham 2nds in the game against Bath 2nds (18811/6) more...
Westbury bowler Jacques Prinsloo takes stock after Hatherley and Redding batsman James Hanley notches up more runs (32087/9) more...
Bradford batsman Adam Cooksey facing the bowling of Garry Ings during the match against Corsham 3rds (32089/35) more...
5 A-Side! more...
A FAMILY from Hilmarton near Calne had a lucky escape on Friday evening when a gas cylinder attached to a gas barbecue in the garden of their home exploded. more...
A FAMILY from Hilmarton near Calne had a lucky escape on Friday evening when a gas cylinder attached to a gas barbecue in the garden of their home exploded. more...
IT was timed to perfection. The Duchess of Cornwall stepped into her chauffeur driven car the moment the heavens opened on Saturday afternoon. more...
COUNTESS Road Residents' Group, which was set up to fight the Stonehenge visitor centre, has vowed to embark on a "damage limitation exercise" after the £67 million attraction got the go-ahead. more...
PUPILS at Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Primary School had a cultural experience last week, when they took part in a French day. more...
DENNIS Wise has issued a prove it' challenge to Aaron Brown after the midfielder performed an about turn and asked to remain at the County Ground. more...
A FOOTBALL League tribunal will meet tomorrow to decide how much Town will receive from MK Dons as compensation for Sean O'Hanlon. more...
SWINDON Town's Under 18s registered a 1-0 away friendly win at Fairford Town on Saturday, Andy Caton's strike enough to seal victory at Cinder Lane. more...
SLOVAKIAN keeper Peter Brezovan has been confirmed as Town's No 1 after being handed that shirt for the new season by boss Dennis Wise. more...
FIRSTLY, let's get one thing straight. The Churchill House is living a lie. It's got nothing to do with Winston Churchill, and got its name from Church Hill across the road all the pictures and quotes from the wartime leader that adorn the walls are just red herrings. more...
GOLF: DAVID Howell forced himself to watch the final two days of the Open on television as penance for missing the halfway cut. more...
IN the countdown to this year's Swindon Half Marathon, some people from the town's businesses have been testing out their running shoes. more...
On Thursday, July 20, I went shopping at Somerfield in Gorse Hill and parked in the car park behind the shop. more...
I was very saddened to hear about the poor dogs found in grave trouble, locked inside a car for hours in the sweltering heat. more...
MAY I, through the column of your newspaper, express my thanks to the Swindon Male Voice Choir who came to our little town in South Gloucestershire recently to entertain us. more...
I WISH to respond to the letter from Eric Mulraney (SA, July 17), concerning my comments on anti European parties. more...
SO, if he becomes leader of New Labour and assuming they stay in power, Mr Gordon Brown wishes to retain and enhance our (so-called) independent nuclear (so-called) deterrent. more...
The motion put to the council on Thursday was a Labour Group motion which Coun Tomlinson decided to second when he realised he was out on a limb. See his statements (SA, July 12). more...
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after three people were hurt in a minor car crash. more...
A MAN is fighting for his life after a three-vehicle smash on the Swindon to Marlborough road. more...
SWINDON has answered the blood donation rallying call and dad Michael Lee knows only too well how every donor can save a life. more...
A 20-YEAR-OLD man was taught to steal to feed his family's drug habits, a court heard. Leon Symonds, now a heroin addict himself, never stood a chance of leading a law-abiding life, according to his solicitor. more...
HUNDREDS of workers in Swindon who are suffering from mesothelioma have been given a helping hand in speeding up compensation payouts. more...
AN ABANDONED cat was left to die when it was tied to railings in sweltering heat. more...
THE national search for a new chief executive at Swindon Council to replace Sir Mike Pitt, that ended in the office next door, cost taxpayers more than £40,000. more...
An 18-year-old girl on a drug treatment order has admitted robbing a pensioner of her handbag. more...
A MAN who left his cousin's boyfriend with a fractured jaw, cheekbone and nose in a drunken unprovoked attack has walked free from court. more...
VISITORS to Barbury Castle can see what life was like in the Iron Age. A group of volunteers have been helping to construct a roundhouse at the site. more...
VISITORS to Barbury Castle can see what life was like in the Iron Age. A group of volunteers have been helping to construct a roundhouse at the site. more...
A TEENAGER accused of beating up another girl has had her case adjourned. more...
FLASH floods caused chaos across Swindon as roads were blocked and businesses closed by the extreme weather. more...
A MAN accused of pulling a pair of garden shears on police has had his case adjourned so that tests can be carried out on his mental state. more...
A MEETING that will address ways of tackling anti-social behaviour in Wootton Bassett, Purton and Cricklade will be held on Wednesday. more...
SPEEDWAY fans are expected to turn out in force when new plans for the Abbey Stadium in Blundson go on display tomorrow. more...
A 60-YEAR-OLD alcoholic broke into his council flat to get his hands on his benefit money. more...
A 60-YEAR-OLD alcoholic broke into his council flat to get his hands on his benefit money. more...
A MAN who was arrested after being found drunk in Swindon town centre has been fined £50. more...
IN the countdown to this year's Swindon Half Marathon, some people from the town's businesses have been testing out their running shoes. more...
A MAN accused of breaking his partner's leg and holding a cigarette up to her eye will have his case heard at Swindon Crown Court. more...
Penhill brothers Aaron and Lee Andrews are to face trial by jury over an incident which left a man with a broken jaw. more...
Memories came flooding back for dozens of ex-railway workers at the book launch of Trip, a history of GWR workers' annual jaunt. more...
PLEDGE WATCH: RESIDENTS are having their say on the future of the Broad Street area as part of the council's 38th promise. more...
WILTSHIRE are in a commanding position after the first day of their Minor Counties championship match against Oxfordshire at South Wilts. more...
FROME Town began their pre-season campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Toolstation League First Division side Bradford Town. more...
FROME Town began their pre-season campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Toolstation League First Division side Bradford Town. more...
ANGLING: The extremely hot weather is affecting fishing on the Bristol Water trout fisheries. more...
GOLF: The English Golf Union and English Ladies' Golf Association have launched a new initiative called the County Skills Challenge specifically to meet the demands of County Unions and Associations. more...
A BRAZILIAN man was killed after his car was in a head on collision with a van carrying a family of German tourists. more...
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