Wiltshire | Archive | 2007 | September
ALTHOUGH England failed for the first time for some years to land a team medal in the World Championships fished in Hungary last week, team member Alan Scotthorne made history by winning the individual title for a record fifth time. more...
RECENT good catches at Newton Park Lake have been inspiring Bathampton Club members to make regular visits as there are few better venues when it is on form. more...
A London underground worker from Calne has appeared in court accused of stealing more than £37,000 in three months. more...
Children and families are the theme for this year's Colerne Sustainability Festival which takes place on Sunday. more...
A heroin addict found with thousands of pounds worth of drugs hidden in her deep freeze may escape jail for a second time. more...
A HEROIN addict found with thousands of pounds worth of drugs hidden in her deep freeze may escape jail for a second time. more...
MANAGER Martin Belcher has collected the Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News-sponsored Team of the Week award for September 9, 2007, on behalf of his Bremhill View Social Club team. more...
A FESTIVAL aimed at promoting a green lifestyle is set to take place in Colerne this weekend. more...
SPORTS stars will be making their way to Corsham on Saturday to give demonstrations and lessons to children. more...
The excitement is all too much for Wilbur (20619/20) more...
Wilbur giving out autographs much to amusement of William Smith from Bath (20619/21) more...
Crowds reaching for the stars at the Crimestoppers funday (20619/18) more...
Close encounter as Ben Mills meets fans from the crowd (20619/15) more...
B Kay and Kazz with Ben Mills at the Crimestoppers family funday (20619/1) more...
Crowds flock around Stonefoxx as they sign autographs (20619/3) more...
Ben Mills performing on stage with his backing group (20619/6) more...
Wiltshire Times mascot Wilbur with West Country actor and singer Darren John (20619/7) more...
B Kay and Kazz with Chantelle Newlove (20619/8) more...
Eton Road star Danny Morris arrives in style while shooting his own home video (20619/9) more...
Eton Road fans welcome the stars to the Crimestoppers funday (20619/10) more...
Sergeant Steve Cox gets a dusting down from Betty and Shelley from the Light Sponge Street Theatre (20619/11) more...
Girls in pink are Emma Seekings, Rosie Howard and Georgia Preston who are waiting for the stars autographs at the gates (20619/13) more...
Amy Griffin with Eton Road star David Heath (20619/14) more...
Meeting Liberty X star Michelle Heaton are competition winners Leah Wiltshire, Hollie Wiltshire and Lizzie Howell from Bradford on Avon (20619/26) more...
Competition winner Leah Wiltshire meets Liberty X star Michelle Heaton (20619/27) more...
Laura Jackson from North Bradley and Rhiain from Warminster meet David Heath and Danny Morris from Eton Road (20619/29) more...
Catching up with the entertainment are Special Constable Bill Kingsmill, PCSO Gaynor Bake, Special Constable Derek Flexer and PCSO Sarah Hardwidge (20619/34) more...
Phil Parker with his Russian doll stall (20619/37) more...
Damian Scott with Bubbles the monkey. He was a huge hit with the crowd (20619/40) more...
Lisa Scott-Lee performing on stage (20619/43) more...
Liberty X (2061944) more...
Liberty X on stage for the last time (20619/48) more...
Ben Mills on stage (20619/52) more...
Liz McClarnon on stage (20619/59) more...
Eton roads David Heath (20619/60) more...
Eton roads Danny Morris (20619/61) more...
Group huddles for Liberty X before going on stage for the last time (20619/68) more...
The Le Marchant Barracks Community Group has received a Wessex Watermark Award and a cheque for £250 to continue creating a Wildflower Meadow. more...
FA Cup second qualifying round Chippenham Town cruised into the next round of the cup with a comfortable win, although they made the 272 spectators who braved the cold at Hardenhuish Park wait until the 82nd minute to make the game safe. more...
Originally released in April as one half of the ill-fated Grindhouse double-bill (paired with Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror), Quentin Tarantino's fifth film revs up as a stand-alone thriller, replete with an additional 25 minutes . more...
George W Bush's so-called war on terror will ultimately be won or lost in the media. more...
In the supposedly enlightened and tolerant 21st century, it's staggering this should ever see the light of day. more...
Some of the finest actresses working today join forces for Lajos Koltai's saccharine familial drama, based on the popular novel by Susan Minot. more...
Manager Paul Burke is confident his Wootton Bassett side can cope with the loss of talisman Matty Bennett to claim another FA Cup scalp at Rylands Way tonight. more...
Swindon Robins 50 Peterborough Panthers 42 Charlie Gjedde proved the darling of Blunsdon once more as he stamped Robins' ticket to the Elite League Grand Final last night - but the Great Dane himself heaped praise on guest rider Davey Watt. more...
Stand-in skipper Richardson revealed just how close he was to ruling himself out of Robins' play-off challenge after leading his side's charge into the Grand Final last night. more...
Swindon Robins are two matches away from ending 40 years of hurt after booking their place in the Elite League Grand Final last night. more...
Swindon Town boss Paul Sturrock should tonight get the clarity over how the new management structure at the County Ground is likely to work alongside new general manager Jose Veiga and sporting director Rufus Brevett. more...
Injured striker Barry Corr says new forwards Billy Paynter and Simon Cox canget the goals to lift Town up the table but is warning he will soon be back fighting for his place. more...
It probably escaped most people, but for me the most interesting news story of the past week was all about metrication. more...
RACIST, homophobic, and disability and religiously motivated crimes are to be put under the spotlight in a bid to encourage more victims to come forward. more...
SALISBURY City boss Nick Holmes has no injury problems ahead of this evening's Blue Square Premier match with Stafford Rangers. more...
TOMMY Widdrington takes over as the guest host of this month's Ask Nick! website feature. more...
INDEPENDENT Bookmakers have made Salisbury City firm favourites for tonight's Blue Square Premier game against Stafford Rangers at the Raymond McEnhill Stadium (kick off 7.45pm). more...
NICK Holmes accepts that supporters will be expecting Salisbury City to land six points from their next two Blue Square Premier matches at home to Stafford Rangers (tonight) and Northwich Victoria on Saturday. more...
DARRELL Clarke is recalled to the Salisbury City line up for this evening's Blue Square Premier match with Stafford Rangers. more...
MARVIN Brown netted his third goal in as many games to give Salisbury City the lead in tonight's Blue Square Premier match at home Stafford Rangers. more...
MARVIN Brown's stunning 29th minute strike has given Salisbury City a half-time 1-0 lead in tonight's Blue Square Premier match at home to Stafford Rangers. more...
MARVIN Brown's first half goal earned Salisbury City all three points in tonight's Blue Square Premier game with strugglers Stafford Rangers. more...
WILTSHIRE Police are stepping up their efforts to catch persistent offenders to reduce crime across the county. more...
PRESSURE is growing for Salisbury to have its own parish council if a court battle to prevent the setting up of a new unitary authority for the whole of Wiltshire ends in failure. more...
PAUL Sturrock should tonight get the "clarity'' he desires over how the new management structure at the County Ground is likely to work when he meets new general manager Jose Veiga and sporting director Rufus Brevett. more...
BARRY Corr is backing new strike force Billy Paynter and Simon Cox to grab the goals to ignite Town's League One challenge, but has urged supporters not to forget his name as he continues his recovery from a back injury. more...
Under 13 After an even first half at Highworth, Greenmeadow took control after the interval to win 4-0, with goals from Tom Swindall (2), Liam Jones and Karl Lewington. more...
LEE Stoddard hit the net seven times for New Century WMC in their 13-0 demolition of Deers Leap to go joint top of Division 5, writes STEVE ASHLEY. more...
A Neil Sutton screamer helped Shrivenham A to their first Division 2 point of the season in a 3-3 draw with Coleshill United Reserves. more...
League champions Queensfield kick-started their season with a fine 6-0 win against North Swindon WMC. Scorers were Declan King, Harding and pairs apiece for Remain and McDonough. more...
ADAM Clarke grabbed his third hat-trick in as many games as Liden Community ran out comfortable winners in their under 12 Division Two game against Fairford. more...
SWINDON Town Ladies suffered a 5-2 league defeat at Reading after having a player sent off early in the game. more...
SWINDON Spitfires secured their second win of the season with a 5-0 thumping of Bradford Town in the South West Combination Women's Football League. more...
PAUL Burke is confident his Wootton Bassett side can cope with the loss of talisman Matty Bennett to claim another FA Cup scalp at Rylands Way tonight. more...
SWINDON Skater Hockey Club's under 12 Peewees team qualified for the national championship with a 13-5 win at Farnborough against Sutton Vipers. more...
TALENTED endurance athlete Alex Fisher faces a dilemma over which discipline to choose after storming to victory at the recent London Duathlon, writes GARETH MOORHOUSE. more...
THE question of what does or does not constitute Britishness has been asked numerous times in recent weeks. more...
WHAT a diabolical law - no smoking in pubs! Restaurants, fair enough, but not pubs. more...
TO all those who are concerned about the endless and uncontrolled immigration into our overcrowded island, the Government is introducing a scheme that only people with a good command of the English language may enter as an immigrant. more...
May I thank Sue and Annette from Toothill Lunch Club for a lovely day out. A good time was had by all. more...
DUE to the passionate feedback of deep concern, following my letter, that was published (SA, September 6), concerning the sad demise of The Goddard Arms Hotel, I would like to share with you some views and anxieties that have been expressed to me. more...
Eleven new primary schools have been earmarked for the town to cater for Swindon's expected population boom. more...
A man who who broke his best friend's cheekbone in a drunken assault has walked free from court. more...
A Porsche driver who undertook a motorcycle which went on to crash on a busy dual carriageway has been fined £500. more...
A man was left bruised after three robbers attacked him and stole his property. more...
Nationwide Building Society has today announced it is creating 200 extra jobs in its Swindon call centre. more...
FARMERS around Swindon are urging ramblers to stay away from their livestock in the wake of the foot and mouth scare. more...
WHEN people ask Julie Gibbison how she is feeling a year on from the death of her daughter, she smiles and says she is doing okay. more...
A YEAR on from the death of Lorna Gibbison, the true depth of her family's torment is unfathomable to all but those who have suffered in a similar way. more...
ELEVEN new primary schools have been earmarked for the town to cater for Swindon's expected population boom. more...
A MAN was left bruised after three robbers attacked him and stole his property. more...
THE new Prospect@Home service is a step closer to its launch with the appointment of its team leader. more...
ACTIVE Swindon is urging people to saddle up for their forthcoming bike ride in a last-ditch attempt to entice more cyclists to join in. more...
AN INVASIVE Asian ladybird has arrived in Swindon this summer, scientists have revealed. more...
A MULTI-PURPOSE gallery and affordable studios were among the potential projects discussed at a meeting of the town's arts groups. more...
COMMUTERS across the town have been challenged to leave their cars at home and walk or cycle to work. more...
KEEPING a clean pair of gnashers is an important life skill that can only be learned by constant repetition. more...
RUNNERS will come from as far away as North Yorkshire to take part in the Cricklade Half- Marathon next month. more...
NATIONWIDE'S announcement that it is to bring 600 new jobs here by 2010 is proof positive that the Swindon success story continues. more...
AT 90 years old and with a serious illness, most of us could be forgiven for thinking only of ourselves. more...
A MAN who left one of his best friends with a broken cheekbone in a drunken assault has walked free from court. more...
HOLY Family Catholic Primary School has continued its climb up the school performance ladder after earning praise from government inspectors. more...
BERYL Ashe is 90 years old, living with pancreatic cancer and is visited by nurses on a regular basis. more...
A NEW call centre will be opened by Nationwide at Windmill Hill Business Park, creating 200 extra jobs in Swindon. more...
HUNDREDS of thousands of documents charting the history of Swindon are being dusted down and prepared for a new lease of life. more...
PENSIONER Bill Puffett would sooner go to prison than pay a fine - after failing to pay his council tax on time. more...
WOOTTON Bassett Colts cruised to a 39-10 home victory over Frome at their Under 18s Dorset and Wilts fixture at the weekend. more...
Only the Bees stand in way of Robins and first title in 40 years more...
Hero Gjedde pays tribute to Adams’ replacement as Swindon book showdown with Coventry more...
But Richardson admits injury was close to ruling him out of play-offs more...
FROME Town midfielder Rob Sheriton has rejoined Toolstation League First Division side Keynsham Town after being released by the Robins. more...
SPEEDWAY: Swindon Robins 50, Peterborough Panthers 42. Roared on by a large Blunsdon attendance, the Robins emphatically defeated reigning the Elite League Champions, Peterborough, last night to secure a route into the grand final. more...
POOL: The Trowbridge Snooker Club A team have completed the double in the Trowbridge Pool League. more...
BOWLS player Graham Shadwell is celebrating after being told he will represent England at next year's World Championships in New Zealand. more...
FROM today the Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News will once again be allowing readers to make comments on selected stories featuring on our website. more...
FERRARIS and Porsches will be just some of the cars taking part in a thrilling race at Longleat this weekend. more...
A CEILIDH is being held in Bradford on Avon as part of the Quaker Outreach Week, which begins this Saturday. more...
WORKSHOPS teaching local people how to trace their family history are taking place in Chippenham, Corsham and Box. more...
A LONDON underground worker from Calne has appeared in court accused of stealing more than £37,000 in three months. more...
Tracey Pullan puts the finishing touches to Sue Gold-Allen as they prepare for the Bear Belly Dancers by Castle Cary Comedians Carnival Club (20661/1) more...
Peter Spearpoint with the Camel made by his wife Jean for the Beer Belly Dancers entry (20661/2) more...
Exterminate.... Staverton's Bradley Keane with his Dalek he made for the carnival (20661/3) more...
Sally Taylor from Trowbridge with another outstanding entry as a Rhinestone Cowboy (20661/5) more...
Once a Guide leader herself, Averil Beresford of Trowbridge displays a 100 years of Scouting in her entry for the carnival (20661/6) more...
Keeping up with the times is Joe Wilkinson of Trowbridge as Lewis Hamilton (20661/7) more...
Dynamik Youth Theatre from Trowbridge with their entry as Dynamik fancy with Emma Holmes leading the pack (20661/8) more...
Ben Keane of Staverton with Thomas the Tank Engine made for his carnival entry (20661/9) more...
Chris Connolly from the Enspired Salisbury Carnival Club with their Fire and Ice entry (20661/10) more...
Celebrating their 1st Birthday is the West Wilts branch of the National Autistic Society with a float full of colour (20661/11) more...
Sue Warder with the Studley Green Youth Club entry (20661/12) more...
A colourful entry from North Bradley's Oval racers. In the picture are Jodie, John, Jeff and Adam Marshall (20661/13) more...
A first time entry for the Starburstz Academy of Trowbridge with Sophie Rose and Kez Hopper leading the way (20661/14) more...
Foxy ladies Deanna Spencer and Sue Bowen in their colourful costumes (20661/15) more...
Country gentleman Paddy O'Shea is a regular entrant at the Trowbridge carnival (20661/17) more...
Getting sporty are TAFF (Trowbridge Annual Festival of Fun) of Court Mills Trowbridge (20661/18) more...
Steeple Ashton fun loving duo are Michaela Seymour as an Indian Girl and Charlene Beer as a Wadworth 6X can (20661/19) more...
A tiny entrant for this year's carnival is two year old Billie on his combine harvester entry Boy2 (20661/20) more...
And teddy comes too.... Martin Robins with his Jaguar trike with Jordan the bear (20661/21) more...
Your money or your life. Wessex Mead Rotary members as official collectors dressed as pirates (20661/22) more...
Clowning around are Daisy Delight, Jeremy and Simon the Stilt walkers and Jolly Joe from Table Top Circus (20661/23) more...
Stepping out in style are the Samba Band from Devizes (20661/24) more...
Leo the Lion with Lions Club members collecting at Trowbridge Carnival (20661/25) more...
The Shaftesbury entry groove with the Grandparents (20661/26) more...
Steeple Ashton's Cathy Lazarus as the Joker (20661/27) more...
World Liberty entry from Alex, 11 (20661/28) more...
An explosive entry from Jack Spencer and Dave Bowing (20661/29) more...
The Cary Comedians entry as the Beer Belly Dancers (20661/30) more...
Status Crow from Bromham (20661/31) more...
Southern Cross Charities' entry for the Trowbridge carnival (20661/32) more...
The Magnificent men and their flying machine. Georgia, 5, goes wing walking (20661/33) more...
A fabulous Las Vegas entry from Hot Rock of Gillingham (20661/34) more...
Check mate. An entry from Bourton for the Trowbridge carnival (20661/36) more...
A GROUP of farmers dressed up in traditional costumes for a special ride in a tractor and trailer at the weekend. more...
JOCKEY Bob Champion will be the guest speaker at the first Lady in Red charity ball being held at the Civic Hall in Trowbridge later this month. more...
POLICE want information from the public about a bag snatch that took place in Fore Street, Trowbridge, yesterday. more...
Treasurer Barry Moss (left) presents retiring league secretary Paul Doolan with a plaque to thank him for his eight years' service (33512/1) more...
Top scorer Mike Eddy presents Debbie Wickham, from Stepping Stones, with a cheque for £172, the proceeds of the league's charity 8 ball compettion (33512/2) more...
Matt Hulbert, of The Dursley Arms, winner of the Landlords' Cup (33512/3) more...
Doubles plate winners Karl Baker and Jason Pike, of the Greyhound A team (33512/4) more...
Division One and Knockout Cup winners, the Snooker Club A team (33512/6) more...
Helen Olding of The Lamb, winner of the ladies' knockout cup and the prize for most Division One wins in the ladies' section (33512/7) more...
Division Two winners, The Longs Arms (33512/8) more...
Division Three winners, The Lamb A (33512/9) more...
Mike Eddy with the Captains' Cup and the trophy for most league wins in Division One (33512/10) more...
WARMINSTER School celebrated its 300th anniversary today with the unveiling of a lectern made of olive ash wood from the Longleat estate. more...
MORE than 100 badminton players of all ages and abilities turned out for a charity event held in memory of a popular Warminster paramedic. more...
ROCK band The Operation are pursuing their ultimate dream after travelling from west Wiltshire to Hollywood. more...
RESIDENTS in Westbury Leigh calling for the closure of a road to stop boy racers speeding through the village will be asked to fill in a questionnaire giving their views on the proposal. more...
PLANS to build more affordable homes in Westbury moved a step closer on last night after councillors backed three developments. more...
Green ethics will be applied to Wiltshire's roadworks this month as the county council trials two new systems that use existing materials to resurface a road. more...
Only one in three people in the region would take up more exercise if their life depended on it, a survey for the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has revealed. more...
Wiltshire County Council's adoption panel is looking for a new independent member. more...
Fewer than a third of health staff due to start home caring work have signed new contracts, according to the public services union Unison. more...
Police have been given a further 12 hours to question a soldier in connection with the death of another soldier at an Army barracks in Tidworth. more...
Plans to merge Wiltshire and Salisbury Colleges to create one of the top general further education institutions in the country have been initially approved. more...
Doorway, the North Wiltshire charity for single homeless adults, is looking for volunteers. more...
A Kennet District Council worker has been elected onto the Executive Board of the Tourism Management Institute. more...
As the County Cup games take place on a Sunday league games scheduled for Saturday the 13th may not be postponed more...
You are reminded that county cup results must be reported to the League Fixtures Secretary. If a league game has to be postponed for a County Cup game you must submit a postponement form to the League Disciplinary Secretary and inform the League Fixtures Secretary more...
You are reminded that county cup results must be reported to the League Fixtures Secretary. If a league game has to be postponed for a County Cup game you must submit a postponement form to the League Disciplinary Secretary and inform the League Fixtures Secretary. more...
DARRELL Clarke is recalled to the Salisbury City line up for this evening's Blue Square Premier match with Stafford Rangers. more...
MARVIN Brown netted his third goal in as many games to give Salisbury City the lead in tonight's Blue Square Premier match at home Stafford Rangers. more...
MARVIN Brown's stunning 29th minute strike has given Salisbury City a half-time 1-0 lead in tonight's Blue Square Premier match at home to Stafford Rangers. more...
MARVIN Brown's first half goal earned Salisbury City all three points in tonight's Blue Square Premier game with strugglers Stafford Rangers. more...
SALISBURY City boss Nick Holmes has no injury problems ahead of this evening's Blue Square Premier match with Stafford Rangers. more...
TOMMY Widdrington takes over as the guest host of this month's Ask Nick! website feature. more...
INDEPENDENT Bookmakers have made Salisbury City firm favourites for tonight's Blue Square Premier game against Stafford Rangers at the Raymond McEnhill Stadium (kick off 7.45pm). more...
NICK Holmes accepts that supporters will be expecting Salisbury City to land six points from their next two Blue Square Premier matches at home to Stafford Rangers (tonight) and Northwich Victoria on Saturday. more...
A MAN who left one of his best friends with a broken cheekbone in a drunken assault has walked free from court. more...
FARMERS around Swindon are urging ramblers to stay away from their livestock in the wake of the foot and mouth scare. more...
HOLY Family Catholic Primary School has continued its climb up the school performance ladder after earning praise from government inspectors. more...
BERYL Ashe is 90 years old, living with pancreatic cancer and is visited by nurses on a regular basis. more...
A NEW call centre will be opened by Nationwide at Windmill Hill Business Park, creating 200 extra jobs in Swindon. more...
HUNDREDS of thousands of documents charting the history of Swindon are being dusted down and prepared for a new lease of life. more...
PENSIONER Bill Puffett would sooner go to prison than pay a fine - after failing to pay his council tax on time. more...
AN INVASIVE Asian ladybird has arrived in Swindon this summer, scientists have revealed. more...
A MULTI-PURPOSE gallery and affordable studios were among the potential projects discussed at a meeting of the town's arts groups. more...
COMMUTERS across the town have been challenged to leave their cars at home and walk or cycle to work. more...
KEEPING a clean pair of gnashers is an important life skill that can only be learned by constant repetition. more...
A MAN was left bruised after three robbers attacked him and stole his property. more...
RUNNERS will come from as far away as North Yorkshire to take part in the Cricklade Half- Marathon next month. more...
THE new Prospect@Home service is a step closer to its launch with the appointment of its team leader. more...
NATIONWIDE'S announcement that it is to bring 600 new jobs here by 2010 is proof positive that the Swindon success story continues. more...
AT 90 years old and with a serious illness, most of us could be forgiven for thinking only of ourselves. more...
ACTIVE Swindon is urging people to saddle up for their forthcoming bike ride in a last-ditch attempt to entice more cyclists to join in. more...
ROBINS are two matches away from ending 40 years of hurt after booking their place in the Elite League Grand Final last night. more...
CHARLIE Gjedde proved the darling of Blunsdon once more as he stamped Robins' ticket to the Elite League Grand Final last night - but the Great Dane himself heaped praise on guest rider Davey Watt. more...
STAND-IN skipper Richardson revealed just how close he was to ruling himself out of Robins' play-off challenge after leading his side's charge into the Grand Final last night. more...
A man who who broke his best friend's cheekbone in a drunken assault has walked free from court. more...
Fewer than a third of health staff due to start home caring work have signed new contracts, according to the public services union Unison. more...
Police have been given a further 12 hours to question a soldier in connection with the death of another soldier at an Army barracks in Tidworth. more...
A Porsche driver who undertook a motorcycle which went on to crash on a busy dual carriageway has been fined £500. more...
A man was left bruised after three robbers attacked him and stole his property. more...
The Le Marchant Barracks Community Group has received a Wessex Watermark Award and a cheque for £250 to continue creating a Wildflower Meadow. more...
Children and families are the theme for this year's Colerne Sustainability Festival which takes place on Sunday. more...
Plans to merge Wiltshire and Salisbury Colleges to create one of the top general further education institutions in the country have been initially approved. more...
Green ethics will be applied to Wiltshire's roadworks this month as the county council trials two new systems that use existing materials to resurface a road. more...
A Kennet District Council worker has been elected onto the Executive Board of the Tourism Management Institute. more...
Eleven new primary schools have been earmarked for the town to cater for Swindon's expected population boom. more...
A heroin addict found with thousands of pounds worth of drugs hidden in her deep freeze may escape jail for a second time. more...
Nationwide Building Society has today announced it is creating 200 extra jobs in its Swindon call centre. more...
Doorway, the North Wiltshire charity for single homeless adults, is looking for volunteers. more...
A London underground worker from Calne has appeared in court accused of stealing more than £37,000 in three months. more...
Only one in three people in the region would take up more exercise if their life depended on it, a survey for the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has revealed. more...
Wiltshire County Council's adoption panel is looking for a new independent member. more...
Swindon Robins 50 Peterborough Panthers 42 more...
Stand-in skipper Richardson revealed just how close he was to ruling himself out of Robins' play-off challenge after leading his side's charge into the Grand Final last night. more...
Swindon Robins are two matches away from ending 40 years of hurt after booking their place in the Elite League Grand Final last night. more...
Swindon Town boss Paul Sturrock should tonight get the clarity over how the new management structure at the County Ground is likely to work alongside new general manager Jose Veiga and sporting director Rufus Brevett. more...
FA Cup second qualifying round more...
Manager Paul Burke is confident his Wootton Bassett side can cope with the loss of talisman Matty Bennett to claim another FA Cup scalp at Rylands Way tonight. more...
Injured striker Barry Corr says new forwards Billy Paynter and Simon Cox canget the goals to lift Town up the table but is warning he will soon be back fighting for his place. more...
WARMINSTER School celebrated its 300th anniversary today with the unveiling of a lectern made of olive ash wood from the Longleat estate. more...
POLICE want information from the public about a bag snatch that took place in Fore Street, Trowbridge, yesterday. more...
STONEHENGE has stormed to victory to win the title of UKTV History's Britain's Best Historic Site. more...
FERRARIS and Porsches will be just some of the cars taking part in a thrilling race at Longleat this weekend. more...
A HEROIN addict found with thousands of pounds worth of drugs hidden in her deep freeze may escape jail for a second time. more...
A FESTIVAL aimed at promoting a green lifestyle is set to take place in Colerne this weekend. more...
PLANS to build more affordable homes in Westbury moved a step closer on last night after councillors backed three developments. more...
A CEILIDH is being held in Bradford on Avon as part of the Quaker Outreach Week, which begins this Saturday. more...
WORKSHOPS teaching local people how to trace their family history are taking place in Chippenham, Corsham and Box. more...
SPORTS stars will be making their way to Corsham on Saturday to give demonstrations and lessons to children. more...
MORE than 100 badminton players of all ages and abilities turned out for a charity event held in memory of a popular Warminster paramedic. more...
JOCKEY Bob Champion will be the guest speaker at the first Lady in Red charity ball being held at the Civic Hall in Trowbridge later this month. more...
A LONDON underground worker from Calne has appeared in court accused of stealing more than £37,000 in three months. more...
RESIDENTS in Westbury Leigh calling for the closure of a road to stop boy racers speeding through the village will be asked to fill in a questionnaire giving their views on the proposal. more...
Police are searching for a vandal who slashed the tyres of up to eight cars at the weekend. more...
ROCK band The Operation are pursuing their ultimate dream after travelling from west Wiltshire to Hollywood. more...
Roared on by a large Blunsdon attendance, the Robins emphatically more...
The Trowbridge Snooker Club A team have completed the double in the more...
Members of West Wilts Golf Club turned out in force to remember their more...
BOWLS player Graham Shadwell is celebrating after being told he will more...
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