Wiltshire | Archive | 2007 | February
THE Chippenham open match produced fantastic sport on the Avon at Chippenham on Sunday. more...
MYSTERY surrounds why a pensioner's home in Bradford on Avon keeps flooding each time it rains. more...
THE Princess Royal will be visiting a riding for the disabled group in Bradford on Avon which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. more...
Police have recovered a hoard of more than 70 strimmers, hedge trimmers, mowers and other gardening tools and machinery from a house in Cherhill. more...
Rudloe Community Centre has been saved after councillors last night voted to take money from other budgets to allow the building's grant to be maintained. more...
Police in Chippenham are appealing for witnesses after a hit and run on Wednesday. more...
PREMIER DIVISION: Spencer Sports, who have not played a league match for three months, should make a winning return to action on Sunday when they visit Southwick to be entertained by Trowbridge Harriers. more...
DIVISION ONE: There are a couple of interesting games in Division One that could go against the form book. more...
DIVISION TWO: After missing out on a cup semi-final place last week, Division Two high-flyers British Lion OC return to league action on Sunday when they host basement side White Horse FC at Leafy Lane. more...
DIVISION THREE: The Southgate Inn could go a long way towards clinching back-to-back promotions on Sunday. They showed their pedigree last Sunday when they beat Cooper-Avon, their 11th straight win of the season. more...
DIVISION FOUR: Long-time leaders Bromham (Sunday) are without a game this Sunday and if AFC Bell can win away at Old Road Tavern they will take over at the summit. more...
THIRD Division promotion hopefuls Sir Audley's Arms have pulled off one of the biggest transfer coups in recent seasons by capturing striker Chris Yeo from rivals Somerford FC. more...
British Gas' prices are coming down by an average of £160 and to celebrate this great news, we are giving away £350 worth of Leisure Vouchers*, to one lucky reader as an extra treat. more...
Hundreds of Ministry of Defence staff in Corsham and Bath will strike next Wednesday over their latest pay offer. more...
Pupils from Neston Primary have enjoyed many fitness-related exercises at their local gym over the last month. more...
Narrowboat owners preparing to renew their protest at Government cuts to canal maintenance are urging other canal users to lend their support. more...
This is the new recruit to the Wadworth Brewery Shire Horses. more...
For the first time this year the Sarsen Trail, Wiltshire Wildlife Trust's biggest fundraiser of the year, will include entries from canine cross country specialists. more...
CHIPPENHAM boss Adie Mings will now have to wait until Monday night before signing his number one target. more...
SWINDON bowler Jon Lewis confident he will be ready for Cricket World Cup. more...
A Malmesbury-based indie ska punk band is soon to hit new heights by supporting the reformed Jam at a warm up gig before the mod legends' first UK tour in 25 years. more...
In 1966 as England celebrated winning the footballWorld Cup another rather quieter celebration was going on in the French Alps. more...
ROSY Cooper missed out on a place on double Olympic champions Kelly Holmes’ elite training squad. more...
OLYMPIC silver medallist William Fox-Pitt was at the Wilton Horse Trials Course on Wednesday to launch a new core sponsorship agreement with Salisbury solicitors Whitehead Vizard. more...
‘SPINELESS’ Town are suffering from the absence of three catalysts as Paul Sturrock battles to inject fresh vitality into his squad. more...
APOLOGETIC Aaron Brown is anxious to draw a line under a sometimes fractious relationship with sections of the Town faithful and preach promotion unity. more...
With spring upon us we all tend to think about getting out into the great outdoors, whether just pottering in the garden or taking to the hills. more...
Vegetarian food doesn't have to be bland or boring - and it can kick-start your way to better health. Renowned vegetarian author Rose Elliot shares the secrets of healthy vegetarian and low-GI living, plus a warming winter recipe the whole family will enjoy. more...
Brothers Dr Roberto and Dr Maurizio Viel passionately believe you can turn back the years without resorting to cosmetic surgery. more...
Glamourous former model Jo Wood – wife of Rolling Stone Ronnie – found an organic lifestyle transformed her and her husband's health. She shares an easy-to-follow plan for organic health. more...
As the lawn is often the most prominent feature in the garden, you should spend a little more time thinking about its design than you do on other less dominant areas of your plot. more...
Carers Support West Wiltshire started in 1989 as an independent voluntary organisation based in Bridge House, Trowbridge. more...
WEST Wilts are through to the last 16 of England Hockey National Vase competition. more...
Rosy Cooper has missed out on a place on double Olympic champion Kelly Holmes' elite training squad. more...
A SINGLE mother from Broughton Gifford is dreaming of starting a successful modelling career at the age of 32. more...
TWO policemen needed hospital treatment after their car was rammed by a gang which carried out a terrifying raid on a motorcycle shop. more...
SALISBURY City replica kits and other official club merchandise can now be purchased online. more...
A PORTON couple got slightly more than they bargained for when they discovered an imported Milk Snake hiding under a rock in their garden. more...
COUNCIL leader, Richard Britton, warned this week cancelling contracts for the building of new centralised offices at Bourne Hill would result in a "nightmare scenario" - with the council shelling out £4m in compensation. more...
SPINELESS' Town are suffering from the absence of three catalysts as Paul Sturrock battles to inject fresh vitality into his squad. more...
PAUL Sturrock insists Town's supporters have a crucial role to play in preventing a wee blip' snowballing into something more serious, writes JON RITSON. more...
CHRISTIAN Roberts can expect a varied finale to the campaign as his manager urges his side to go for the jugular'. more...
APOLOGETIC Aaron Brown is anxious to draw a line under a sometimes fractious relationship with sections of the Town faithful and preach promotion unity. more...
CHRISTIAN Roberts can expect a varied finale to the campaign as his manager urges his side to go for the jugular'. more...
PAUL Sturrock insists Town's supporters have a crucial role to play in preventing a wee blip' snowballing into something more serious, writes JON RITSON. more...
MARK Wright believes Town will be more than a handful' for his side as they look to avenge a 2-0 home defeat earlier in the campaign. more...
PAUL Sturrock is happily acquainted with receiving awards but he isn't adverse to dishing them out. more...
JON Lewis insists his troublesome Achilles is "progressing nicely" and is looking forward to getting his Caribbean adventure in full swing. more...
ROGER Emms has re-found his enthusiasm for football with his 40th birthday just around the corner and is hoping a trade-off with some of his younger colleagues can keep the old legs going for a bit longer. more...
IAN Herring has rubbished rumours of any move away from Hardenhuish and insists he is "100 per committed" on helping the Bluebirds' promotion push. more...
KEVIN Sawyer has revealed Cirencester Town have targeted seven wins for Southern League Premier Division safety, admitting a post Christmas slump has wrecked any play-off dreams. more...
Blueprint Chiseldon could do neighbours New College a favour this weekend by taking a point off Wilts Premier Division leaders Corsham Town. more...
CRUNCH TIME has arrived for Swindon npower Wildcats and their hopes of reaching the end of season play-offs. more...
TOPCATS maintained top spot in the British Women's Division One South table with a crushing 17-1 victory over Oxford University. more...
ON Friday, October 13, 2000, Coun Garry Perkins wrote to this newspaper promising that as soon as the Conservatives were in full council in Swindon, they would instigate action to enable Hackney Carriages use of the bus lanes. more...
IT is interesting to see the issue of radio masts still rumbles on in your columns. more...
A GOOD sign for UKIP, Mr Cameron is at it again. When the former Tory leader Mr Howard insulted us (remember cranks and gadflies) they got their worst election night in nearly 200 years. more...
EXCELLENT front-cover article of the vandals cleaning their own mess. Now we may start spreading this method of punishment by forcing the people doing community service to do it during peak hours. more...
REGARDING the article on prostitution (SA, February 15). I wrote some time ago on the subject, regarding a council-run establishment, away from residential areas, such as Coate Water or Blunsdon Stadium area. more...
THE university situation has become so surreal that it now resembles a TV show. more...
FURTHER to S River's letter (Feb 13) in relation to leisure facilities in the northern sector, in addition to the exciting private sector facilities that were listed, he seems to have overlooked the excellent Haydon Centre which attracts many local residents from the Abbey Meads area. more...
EVEN though I have some sympathy for the two mothers from Pinehurst having to uproot their soon to be eight children between them to other council houses in Swindon, I am sure they will be double-glazed and central-heated. more...
THE secrets of designing, constructing and marketing a car were revealed to schoolchildren tasked with building and racing their own vehicle by Wiltshire motor dealer Pebley Beach. more...
Be the leader of the pack with an 07 registration plate on your new Renault from Swindon Fish Brothers. more...
Ford has released the first images of the all-new Mondeo ahead of its world debut at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show. more...
Nissan has just added a couple of new items to the already extensive list of accessories available for the Navara. more...
It's spacious, nippy and economical - everything a town driver wants in a car. more...
After record sales last year, Skoda is ready to take on the challenge again in 2007. more...
The new BMW 1 Series goes on sale this spring and features a model line-up that includes the most fuel efficient production vehicle BMW has ever produced. more...
Highly acclaimed and a best-seller, the Kia Sportage is now top-rated as a value-for-money SUV in magazine awards. more...
Saab is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year by launching special editions of its 9-5 and 9-3 model lines, featuring unique exterior and interior detailing at no extra cost to the customer. more...
An off-duty police officer suffered serious leg injuries yesterday when his motorbike was involved in a collision with a car. more...
An off-duty police officer involved in a road smash yesterday afternoon has has lost a leg. more...
A woman is in danger while a violent man remains at large, police have revealed. more...
Residents must be on their guard against conmen claiming to be water workers after five homes were targeted in two hours in the Swindon area. more...
Pop heartthrobs McFly are hoping that Swindon won't let them down when they play at the Oasis in April. more...
Billie Piper was spotted seeking a shoulder to cry on from her ex-husband recently but should be in better spirits tonight when she appears on the Charlotte Church show. more...
The author of a book which honours First World War soldiers has been told he needs to take out £5m worth of insurance to sell them on council premises. more...
Two generators worth £400 each have been stolen from a locked garage overnight. more...
Campaigners fighting to save Cricklade leisure centre have vowed to continue their cause despite their worst fears being confirmed at last night's council meeting. more...
The Great Western Hospital at Swindon has been named as one of the best in the country for tackling the MRSA superbug. more...
Teenage pregnancy rates in Swindon have dropped to an all-time low, according to the latest figures. more...
The police constable who lost a leg in a motorbike accident yesterday afternoon has been named as father of two Martin Miles. more...
Two women have been remanded in custody after admitting taking part in an attempted robbery at Swindon bus station. more...
POLICE say a woman is in danger while this man remains at large. more...
THE policeman who had to have a leg amputated after a horrific motorbike accident has been named as Martin Miles. more...
THEY say they that charity begins at home and mum Sarah-Jayne Dawes is no exception. more...
POLICE have released an artist's impression of a man they believe is behind at least seven bogus burglaries carried out in just three days. more...
A MAN and woman have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in Manchester Road. more...
VOLUNTEERS are pitting their wits, planting their bulbs and picking up litter to ensure their town is noticed. more...
The funeral of Minnie Kidman, who has died aged 99, will be held at 2.30pm today at the West Wiltshire Crematorium, Semington. more...
SOUTHERN PREMIER: Chippenham Town 2, Maidenhead United 1. CHIPPENHAM passed a test of character on Saturday as they came from behind to beat Maidenhead in this fiery Premier Division clash at Hardenhuish Park. more...
ADIE Mings insists there's no rush to resolve his long-term future at Hardenhuish Park following his near perfect start to football management with Chippenham Town. more...
ON-LOAN defender Charlie Knight has promised Chippenham fans there is more to come from him after an impressive home debut against Maidenhead. more...
FLYING winger Sam Allison has credited new Chippenham Town boss Adie Mings with his recent return to form. more...
CHIPPENHAM Town boss Adie Mings has confirmed he will not be sign a new player before tomorrow's Southern League Premier Division clash at Stamford. more...
LIAM Dawson is targeting a place in the England under 19 test squad after his stunning performance in the Tri Nations one-day series in Kuala Lumpur. more...
TROWBRIDGE Cricket Youth start their winter coaching sessions next weekend at the George Ward School in Melksham. more...
FORMER Wiltshire seamer Jon Lewis says he is winning his fitness battle and is confident of taking his place in the England squad for the World Cup in the Caribbean. more...
HELLENIC LEAGUE: TROWBRIDGE Town manager Paul Shanley is relishing the prospect of four consecutive away games in Division One West, starting with tomorrow’s trip to Cricklade Town. more...
WESSEX LEAGUE: Warminster Town 0, Hythe and Dibden 0. WARMINSTER were forced onto the back foot by former Hampshire cricketer Lee Savident in Saturday’s goal-less draw at Weymouth Street. more...
TOOLSTATION LEAGUE: Westbury United 4, Wellington 1. A SECOND half brace from substitute Tarick Yachou earned Westbury their first win of 2007 on an exciting afternoon of First Division action at Meadow Lane. more...
TOOLSTATION LEAGUE: Minehead 0, Bradford Town 1. BRADFORD boss Paul Ranger is targeting a midtable finish after guiding his side to a second consecutive away victory in the First Division. more...
TOOLSTATION LEAGUE: Shepton Mallet 2, Westbury United 0. PAUL Brickley has ruled out a top three finish for Westbury this season after his side were outplayed by struggling Shepton Mallet at Old Wells Road. more...
TOOLSTATION LEAGUE: Melksham Town 2, Corsham Town 0. VETERAN striker Steve Tweddle rolled back the years on Monday night as Melksham toppled league leaders Corsham in a one-sided derby at the Conigre. more...
TOOLSTATION LEAGUE: Melksham Town 7, Torrington 0. MELKSHAM were in seventh heaven on Saturday night after cruising to their biggest home league victory for 30 years. more...
TOOLSTATION LEAGUE: Street 0 Corsham Town 1. DEFENDER Gary Blackwood netted his first goal of the season on Saturday as Premier Division leaders Corsham Town extended their winning run to seven matches. more...
FOOTBALL in Frome looks set to blossom in future following the launch of a new football partnership in the town. more...
TOOLSTATION LEAGUE: Calne Town 2, Bitton 3. ROBBIE Lardner is refusing to panic after Calne lost for the sixth time in seven matches at home to Bitton on Tuesday. more...
TOOLSTATION LEAGUE: Calne Town 0 Dawlish Town 0. SUN-TANNED manager Robbie Lardner may have returned from his month-long trip Down Under, but he failed to turn Calne’s fortunes upside down. more...
TOOLSTATION LEAGUE: Biddestone 0, Portishead 3. A MARK Mapstone hat-trick consigned Biddestone to a second consecutive 3-0 defeat on Saturday, but this time boss Graham Learmonth had no complaints. more...
TOOLSTATION LEAGUE: Barnstaple Town 2, Frome Town 4. DEAN Ranger finally broke his Frome Town duck on Saturday, and then warned leading scorer Mark Salter to watch his back. more...
THIS season's annual charity match between The Sport Italia Hellenic League Veterans and the Oxford United Masters will be played at Abingdon Town's ground on Sunday March 25 (kick-off 2pm). more...
TRAMPOLINING: BRADFORD on Avon schoolgirl Becca Tamin bounced her way to a bronze medal at the English Schools’ trampoline championships on Saturday. more...
KARATE: A FORMER World Kickboxing and Karate Association (WKA) champion will open a new karate club in Melksham next week. more...
TABLE TENNIS: TREVOR Lloyd lost his coveted men’s singles crown at this year’s West Wilts Table Tennis League’s championship finals night at The John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge, on Saturday. more...
BADMINTON: WHITE Horse A have been crowned champions of the Mid Wilts Mixed 4/2 Division Three after a comprehensive 9-0 victory over their B team. more...
GYMNASTICS: MEMBERS of the West Wilts Esprit Gymnastics Club based at at Trowbridge Sports Centre rounded off a difficult year with a string of good performances. more...
Golfer in the swing for challenge tour. CUMBERWELL Park professional Steve Surry was back in the swing this week in preparation for his debut on golf’s Challenge Tour. more...
Higgins family plan triple assault at combe. TWO racing brothers will follow in their father’s tyre-tracks this summer when they get behind the wheel for the Formula Ford 1600 Championship at Castle Combe. more...
I WAS interested to read your article highlighting the work that solicitors Sylvester Mackett are doing to raise awareness about domestic violence in the Trowbridge area (Being Aware', Wiltshire Times, Feb 9). more...
I FEEL it's extremely important that I should write to you regarding the inexcusable treatment of James Vincent of Palmer Gardens. more...
AMAZING isn't it! Recently you published two reports on the Ombudsman's condemnation of West Wiltshire District Council's planning department malpractices. more...
I WROTE to the Wiltshire Times a month ago about the speed of traffic along West Ashton Road. more...
AS a previous resident of Westbury Leigh I feel I can comment on the total waste of money on the addition of a clock to Westbury Leigh Church. more...
THE Wiltshire PCT wants the public to support the most radical health service changes in the county for a generation. more...
WILTSHIRE PCT has obviously no interest in anything regarding youth. They don't even want any youth to actually be born in Trowbridge let alone enjoy life when they get here, and God forbid any might want to be sporty and play football and cricket. more...
IT was good to see a letter from Doctor Paul Jakeman, medical director of the Wiltshire PCT, (Wiltshire Times Feb 16), putting his head above the parapet to enhance the healthcare debate. more...
NHS trusts were this week urged to sit up and listen to the concerns of individual patients. more...
I READ with dismay in this week's Wiltshire Times that the green waste collection service is to be curtailed from April 1 so that cardboard and kitchen waste can no longer be accepted. more...
Chippenham 3rds 26, Corsham 1sts 15. CORSHAM’S promotion hopes took a nosedive as Chippenham hit back from 15-0 down to win this Dorset and Wilts Division One derby. more...
CHIPPENHAM Minis hosted teams from Devizes, Tetbury and Avon in a tournament at Allington Field on Saturday. more...
Mounts Bay 37, Chippenham 14. CHIPPENHAM’S youngest ever first team were beaten by the South West One leaders on Saturday, but still earned high praise from coach Rob Alford. more...
CALNE'S delayed first round match away to Swindon College Old Boys in the first round of the Dorset and Wilts 1st XV Vase has been rearranged for Sunday March 11. more...
THE difference between fuel prices in garages throughout north and west Wiltshire is as much as eight pence a litre. more...
NORTH Wiltshire District Council has raised its council tax by five per cent. more...
Nearly half of all businesses rated so far under the new West Wiltshire Scores on Doors food hygiene scheme have achieved either four or five stars. more...
THREE dads who staged a protest in Stonehenge yesterday as part of the Fathers 4 Justice campaign have been arrested and released on bail. more...
CASH-STRAPPED Wiltshire Primary Care Trust will not be bailed out with loans from neighbouring trusts. more...
A NEWSAGENT who was a well-known figure in Trowbridge after running a shop in the town for more than 20 years has died. more...
JUMP 10 years into the future and a walk in Swindon will take you through a landscape radically different to the town we know today. more...
AN alcoholic who died in a house fire started by a candle or cigarette was found to have drunk the equivalent of 16 pints of strong lager, an inquest heard. more...
TWO sisters now share a life-saving bond that has brought them even closer together. more...
A reader sent us this photograph of 65 tonnes of household rubbish dumped at North Wiltshire District Counci's depot because the binmen were running too late to make it to the tip. more...
Fathers for Justice activists arrested after climbing Stonehenge dressed as cartoon character Fred Flintstone have been released on police bail. more...
A new survey has revealed the difference between fuel prices in garages throughout north and west Wiltshire is as much as eight pence a litre. more...
Workers in Wiltshire put in an avergage of seven hours' unpaid overtime a week, according to the TUC. more...
The Princess Royal will be visiting a Wiltshire riding for the disabled group celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. more...
A ski resort in France and the England football team captained by Bobby Moore both have something in common. more...
BEER is back on the menu at the White Horse Inn, Downton after four weeks of an enforced drought. more...
SALISBURY City replica kits and other official club merchandise can now be purchased online. more...
ADVER journalists are often expected to take on unusual tasks. more...
THEY say they that charity begins at home and mum Sarah-Jayne Dawes is no exception. more...
POLICE have released an artist's impression of a man they believe is behind at least seven bogus burglaries carried out in just three days. more...
A MAN and woman have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in Manchester Road. more...
VOLUNTEERS are pitting their wits, planting their bulbs and picking up litter to ensure their town is noticed. more...
A MAN has been found dead in a van in the town centre. more...
JUMP 10 years into the future and a walk in Swindon will take you through a landscape radically different to the town we know today. more...
JACK Smith warns Town must treat each of their remaining clashes as the biggest game of the season' in order to keep on track for automatic promotion. more...
PAUL Sturrock hopes to make progress on the contract front next week but it is very much a case of actions speaking louder than words. more...
TOWN have taken steps to avoid getting bogged down as they chase another three points today. more...
CHESTER City will not skippered by Roberto Martinez at the County Ground this afternoon. more...
LEE Peacock has engaged in a spot of needle as he fights for fitness while his manager faces up to agony on the loan front. more...
CHRISTIAN Roberts can expect a varied finale to the campaign as his manager urges his side to go for the jugular'. more...
PAUL Sturrock insists Town's supporters have a crucial role to play in preventing a wee blip' snowballing into something more serious, writes JON RITSON. more...
MARK Wright believes Town will be more than a handful' for his side as they look to avenge a 2-0 home defeat earlier in the campaign. more...
PAUL Sturrock is happily acquainted with receiving awards but he isn't adverse to dishing them out. more...
NORTH Wilts assistant Barry Forster handed in a splendid six-birdie round of 68 to win the fourth of Wiltshire PGA's five winter medals over his own course at Blacklands, near Devizes, writes Ernie Newell. more...
Retiring Broome Manor skipper Chris Goddard's Farewell Cup was won by 14-handicap Ted Philpott with a round of nett 64 on the par 70 composite winter course, three strokes clear of second man Alex Hutchins (20). more...
Oaksey-based rider Zoe Maculan was among the winners at the national Jumping and Style qualifiers held at West Wilts Equestrian Centre, Holt. more...
Swindon golfer Lee Robson has driven himself into office as the new club captain at Broome Manor. more...
WITH the Cheltenham Festival just over a couple of weeks away, trainer Paul Nicholls issued an upbeat bulletin ahead of Kauto Star's bid to lift the Cheltenham Gold Cup. more...
ALL-weather action at Kempton and a jump meeting at Exeter should keep the Sunday racing faithful happy with the prospect of plenty of runners at both meetings. more...
Broad Hinton trainer Andy Turnell saddled his first winner of the year when Tradingup won the handicap chase at Taunton in midweek at 16-1, ridden by Henry Oliver. more...
SPINELESS' Town are suffering from the absence of three catalysts as Paul Sturrock battles to inject fresh vitality into his squad. more...
APOLOGETIC Aaron Brown is anxious to draw a line under a sometimes fractious relationship with sections of the Town faithful and preach promotion unity. more...
Residents must be on their guard against conmen claiming to be water workers after five homes were targeted in two hours in the Swindon area. more...
Pop heartthrobs McFly are hoping that Swindon won't let them down when they play at the Oasis in April. more...
Rudloe Community Centre has been saved after councillors last night voted to take money from other budgets to allow the building's grant to be maintained. more...
Billie Piper was spotted seeking a shoulder to cry on from her ex-husband recently but should be in better spirits tonight when she appears on the Charlotte Church show. more...
Teenage pregnancy rates in Swindon have dropped to an all-time low, according to the latest figures. more...
The author of a book which honours First World War soldiers has been told he needs to take out £5m worth of insurance to sell them on council premises. more...
Fathers for Justice activists arrested after climbing Stonehenge dressed as cartoon character Fred Flintstone have been released on police bail. more...
The police constable who lost a leg in a motorbike accident yesterday afternoon has been named as father of two Martin Miles. more...
A ski resort in France and the England football team captained by Bobby Moore both have something in common. more...
A Wiltshire law firm is marking its 125th year by fundraising for the Children's Society, which is also celebrating the same mammoth milestone. more...
Two Wiltshire firefighters have been invited to meet Government ministers at a reception in Westminster. more...
Pupils from Neston Primary have enjoyed many fitness-related exercises at their local gym over the last month. more...
A new survey has revealed the difference between fuel prices in garages throughout north and west Wiltshire is as much as eight pence a litre. more...
Campaigners fighting to save Cricklade leisure centre have vowed to continue their cause despite their worst fears being confirmed at last night's council meeting. more...
Two women have been remanded in custody after admitting taking part in an attempted robbery at Swindon bus station. more...
Police have recovered a hoard of more than 70 strimmers, hedge trimmers, mowers and other gardening tools and machinery from a house in Cherhill. more...
An off-duty police officer suffered serious leg injuries yesterday when his motorbike was involved in a collision with a car. more...
Police in Chippenham are appealing for witnesses after a hit and run on Wednesday. more...
Workers in Wiltshire put in an avergage of seven hours' unpaid overtime a week, according to the TUC. more...
A Malmesbury-based indie ska punk band is soon to hit new heights by supporting the reformed Jam at a warm up gig before the mod legends' first UK tour in 25 years. more...
Narrowboat owners preparing to renew their protest at Government cuts to canal maintenance are urging other canal users to lend their support. more...
Two generators worth £400 each have been stolen from a locked garage overnight. more...
This is the new recruit to the Wadworth Brewery Shire Horses. more...
The Great Western Hospital at Swindon has been named as one of the best in the country for tackling the MRSA superbug. more...
Hundreds of Ministry of Defence staff in Corsham and Bath will strike next Wednesday over their latest pay offer. more...
The Princess Royal will be visiting a Wiltshire riding for the disabled group celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. more...
An off-duty police officer involved in a road smash yesterday afternoon has has lost a leg. more...
For the first time this year the Sarsen Trail, Wiltshire Wildlife Trust's biggest fundraiser of the year, will include entries from canine cross country specialists. more...
A woman is in danger while a violent man remains at large, police have revealed. more...
Rosy Cooper has missed out on a place on double Olympic champion Kelly Holmes' elite training squad. more...
Wiltshire's drinkers are being short-changed on their tipples, Trading Standards officers discovered when they toured pubs and clubs across the county. more...
ADIE Mings will now have to wait until Monday night before signing his number one target. more...
ROSY Cooper missed out on a place on double Olympic champions Kelly Holmes' elite training squad. more...
OLYMPIC silver medallist William Fox-Pitt was at the Wilton Horse Trials Course on Wednesday to launch a new core sponsorship agreement with Salisbury solicitors Whitehead Vizard. more...
APOLOGETIC Aaron Brown is anxious to draw a line under a sometimes fractious relationship with sections of the Town faithful and preach promotion unity. more...
SPINELESS' Town are suffering from the absence of three catalysts as Paul Sturrock battles to inject fresh vitality into his squad. more...
JON Lewis insists his troublesome Achilles is "progressing nicely" and is looking forward to getting his Caribbean adventure in full swing. more...
TWO sisters now share a life-saving bond that has brought them even closer together. more...
A NEWSAGENT who was a well-known figure in Trowbridge after running a shop in the town for more than 20 years has died. more...
A SINGLE mother from Broughton Gifford is dreaming of starting a successful modelling career at the age of 32. more...
THREE dads who staged a protest in Stonehenge yesterday as part of the more...
THE difference between fuel prices in garages throughout north and west Wiltshire is as much as eight pence a litre. more...
MYSTERY surrounds why a pensioner's home in Bradford on Avon keeps flooding each time it rains. more...
CASH-STRAPPED Wiltshire Primary Care Trust will not be bailed out with loans from neighbouring trusts. more...
AN alcoholic who died in a house fire started by a candle or cigarette was found to have drunk the equivalent of 16 pints of strong lager, an inquest heard. more...
NORTH Wiltshire District Council has raised its council tax by five per more...
THE Princess Royal will be visiting a riding for the disabled group in Bradford on Avon which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. more...
Nearly half of all businesses rated so far under the new West Wiltshire more...
THE squads have been announced for the annual Sport Italia Hellenic League more...
WILTON Horse Trials, one of the most popular equestrian events in the South more...
Tidworth Polo Club, one of the oldest polo clubs in the country, is more...
Olympic hurdler Colin Jackson is calling for runners taking part more...
TREVOR Lloyd lost his coveted men's singles crown at this year's West Wilts Table Tennis League's championship finals night at The John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge, on Saturday. more...
ANDOVER have taken Basingstoke Town's 19-year-old forward Joe Harris on loan more...
TROWBRIDGE Cricket Youth start their winter coaching sessions next weekend more...
CHIPPENHAM Town boss Adie Mings has confirmed he will not be sign a new more...
ARDLEY UNITED manager Dan Still says their midweek Oxfordshire Senior Cup more...
A SECOND half brace from substitute Tarick Yachou earned Westbury their first win of 2007 on an exciting afternoon of First Division action at Meadow Lane. more...
BRADFORD boss Paul Ranger is targeting a midtable finish after guiding his side to a second consecutive away victory in the First Division. more...
PAUL Brickley has ruled out a top three finish for Westbury this season after his side were outplayed by struggling Shepton Mallet at Old Wells Road. more...
THIS season's annual charity match between The Sport Italia Hellenic League more...
A PROJECT designed to make football more accessible to deaf children in the more...
FORMER Wiltshire seamer Jon Lewis says he is winning his fitness battle and more...
BRADFORD on Avon schoolgirl Becca Tamin bounced her way to a bronze medal at the English Schools' trampoline championships on Saturday. more...
VETERAN striker Steve Tweddle rolled back the years on Monday night as Melksham toppled league leaders Corsham in a one-sided derby at the Conigre. more...
MELKSHAM were in seventh heaven on Saturday night after cruising to their biggest home league victory for 30 years. more...
LIAM Dawson is targeting a place in the England under 19 test squad after his stunning performance in the Tri Nations one-day series in Kuala Lumpur. more...
DEFENDER Gary Blackwood netted his first goal of the season on Saturday as Premier Division leaders Corsham Town extended their winning run to seven matches. more...
FOOTBALL in Frome looks set to blossom in future following the launch of a new football partnership in the town. more...
A FORMER World Kickboxing and Karate Association (WKA) champion will open a new karate club in Melksham next week. more...
ROBBIE Lardner is refusing to panic after Calne lost for the sixth time in seven matches at home to Bitton on Tuesday. more...
TROWBRIDGE Town manager Paul Shanley is relishing the prospect of four consecutive away games in Division One West, starting with tomorrow's trip to Cricklade Town. more...
SUN-TANNED manager Robbie Lardner may have returned from his month-long trip Down Under, but he failed to turn Calne's fortunes upside down. more...
A MARK Mapstone hat-trick consigned Biddestone to a second consecutive 3-0 defeat on Saturday, but this time boss Graham Learmonth had no complaints. more...
DEAN Ranger finally broke his Frome Town duck on Saturday, and then warned leading scorer Mark Salter to watch his back. more...
CHIPPENHAM passed a test of character on Saturday as they came from behind to beat Maidenhead in this fiery Premier Division clash at Hardenhuish Park. more...
ADIE Mings insists there's no rush to resolve his long-term future at Hardenhuish Park following his near perfect start to football management with Chippenham Town. more...
ON-LOAN defender Charlie Knight has promised Chippenham fans there is more to come from him after an impressive home debut against Maidenhead. more...
WARMINSTER were forced onto the back foot by former Hampshire cricketer Lee Savident in Saturday's goal-less draw at Weymouth Street. more...
CALNE'S delayed first round match away to Swindon College Old Boys in the more...
FLYING winger Sam Allison has credited new Chippenham Town boss Adie Mings with his recent return to form. more...
WHITE Horse A have been crowned champions of the Mid Wilts Mixed 4/2 Division Three after a comprehensive 9-0 victory over their B team. more...
MEMBERS of the West Wilts Esprit Gymnastics Club based at at Trowbridge Sports Centre rounded off a difficult year with a string of good performances. more...
CUMBERWELL Park professional Steve Surry was back in the swing this week in preparation for his debut on golf's Challenge Tour. more...
Bowood Golf Club is holding free golf coaching taster sessions for more...
CORSHAM'S promotion hopes took a nosedive as Chippenham hit back from 15-0 down to win this Dorset and Wilts Division One derby. more...
The UK's leading children's charity, NCH, is looking for runners more...
CHIPPENHAM Minis hosted teams from Devizes, Tetbury and Avon in a tournament at Allington Field on Saturday. more...
CHIPPENHAM'S youngest ever first team were beaten by the South West One leaders on Saturday, but still earned high praise from coach Rob Alford. more...
TWO racing brothers will follow in their father's tyre-tracks this summer when they get behind the wheel for the Formula Ford 1600 Championship at Castle Combe. more...
Bradford Town v Elmore more...
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