YOUNGSTERS will soon be getting their skates on after fundraisers reached their target for a new skatepark in Edington. One mystery benefactor donated £2,000 after seeing the hard work teenagers had put in to raise funds for the park. On Monday night
I WAS disappointed to read Mrs Fell's recent letter criticising the Forest Festival, organised by the Great Western Community Forest. The festival is the main event held in Swindon promoting awareness of the value of trees, woodland and the environment
Ref. 27293/1THOUSANDS of people descended on Warminster on Sunday for the biggest vintage bus day in the country. Enthusiasts flocked to the town's central car park see more than 100 vehicles at the Warminster and West Wiltshire Vintage Bus Running Day
People were today still able to test their blood pressure at various sites across the borough. Last year more than 2,200 people in Swindon were tested free as part of the National Blood Pressure Testing Week. People could visit B&Q, in Swindon's Fleming
I WAS extremely annoyed to read the article in last week's Wiltshire Times headed For the Ladies. To say that Westbury has nothing to offer female shoppers as was quoted in the article, leaves me speechless! I have been a regular customer of Ribbons Ladieswear
IT is reassuring that truancy figures in Swindon are considerably lower than the national average. And it would be unfair to assume that the 12 per cent of pupils who skipped lessons during the last school year persistently play hookey. However, the picture
NOBODY can be absolutely certain why Leanne White, a happily married 29-year-old, threw herself from a Swindon multi-storey car park. But her loving husband believes she could not face the thought that paedophile George Davison, who abused her when she
NAVAL medic Dr Andrew Murrison has spent the week training at a Nottingham army barracks in preparation for military service in Iraq. The 42-year-old west Wiltshire MP will fly-out to join British troops in Basra next week. The Tory MP, who leaves his
ADVICE from a barrister has dashed the hopes of campaigners wanting a judicial review into the closure of Trowbridge Magistrates' Court. Trowbridge Town Council paid £500 for the advice of a barrister in Bristol but the response was not what many wanted
AMBULANCE services rushed to the scene of a test biological and chemical attack in Chippenham on Wednesday to display a new system of coping with terrorist attacks. Wiltshire ambulance service has recently introduced decontamination tents and new medical
SWINDON's Lex Defence, which supports the fleet requirements of the British Armed Forces, is sponsoring an attempt to circumnavigate the world in an oh-so-tiny autogyro. The Westlea company is providing the Global Eagle Expedition, which aims to raise
YOUR article regarding the proposed additional 4,000 homes that will be required in the not too distant future and the land east of the A419 being the favoured site, leads me to ask the following question. Will the new Conservative councillors that represent
Benefitting from last year's event St John Ambulance with a defibrillatorIN the last 14 years Swindon's annual Charity Ball has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for good causes. And as the ball, which was founded by the Swindon Rotary Club in 1989
A Swindon College student was left distraught after his wallet containing a chunk of his grant money went missing on a bus. Kyrle Simpson, 17, was on his way into Swindon from his home at Bushton, near Wootton Bassett, with £140 in cash to buy materials
Budding pilots Jake Kinderman and Ryan Plank in a Gazelle helicopter. DA3964P1THE school fete at Netheravon All Saints Primary School on Saturday raised a massive £1,900 in three hours. From 1pm when the gates opened, people streamed in and most stayed
Budding pilots Jake Kinderman and Ryan Plank in a Gazelle helicopter. DA3964P1THE school fete at Netheravon All Saints Primary School on Saturday raised a massive £1,900 in three hours. From 1pm when the gates opened, people streamed in and most stayed
A new, two-door four-seater coupe has emerged from the Ford ranks the Visos. Unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Germany, the Visos is a clear signal that Ford intends to crown a new successor to the long-dead, but not forgotten, king of the coupes,
LOCAL pride is at stake as Swindon and Supermarine prepare to do battle in the Powergen Junior Vase first round at Greenbridge Road tomorrow (3pm). And it promises to be a fiercely-contested affair too, not least because of the history between the coaching
THE appreciation shown by your correspondent in last week's Wiltshire Times regarding the floral displays in Trowbridge has been well received by the Trowbridge in Bloom committee. The committee consists of representatives of the Trowbridge and District
A 25-year-old Melksham woman has lost a three-week battle for life after developing pneumonia. Kelly Cousins was rushed to the Royal United Hospital, in Bath, with bronchial pneumonia but her condition deteriorated rapidly. Parents Ken and Lorraine and
A DEAL to save the United Milk factory in Westbury could be clinched within two weeks after the team behind the bid secured an agreement on outline proposals. A business plan tabled by the consortium was accepted on the condition that dairy farmers' support
HEALTH chiefs have promised no decisions have been made over the future of out-of-hours casualty units in west Wiltshire. Wiltshire County Councillor Terry Chivers this week accused West Wiltshire Primary Care Trust of breaking promises, by deciding to
A heart defibrillator is to be presented to Thamesdown Hydrotherapy Pool in Swindon on Thursday. The machine, which costs in the region of £2,000, was paid for jointly by the Friends of the pool and by the local branch of the British Heart Foundation.
TED'S Big Day Out! could raise more than £75,000 for the Royal United Hospital, in Bath in one day. Nearly 500 organisations have registered their fundraising events for the fourth annual fundraiser, on October 10, already and more registrations are coming
A husband today blamed the imminent release of a jailed paedophile for the death of his wife after she jumped from the top of a 60ft multi-storey car park. LEANNE White committed suicide because the paedophile who stole her childhood innocence may soon
CHILDREN at a nursery are to mark the beginning of road safety week by making posters and brushing up on their Green Cross Road with a police officer. WPC Patty Holt will visit the Leapfrog Day Nursery in St Andrew's Ridge on Monday and tell the children
Help the Aged in Westbury is holding a fashion show on Thursday with donated clothes. Clothes modelled will be sold afterwards, with proceeds going to the charity. The event, at the shop in Edward Street, starts at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £1.50 and can be
Ref. 26728-42ARCHAEOLOGISTS exploring Avebury's prehistoric past showed off their findings during an open day yesterday. The experts, who are halfway through the month-long Negotiating Avebury Project, thrilled crowds with a guided tour. One of the key
A BLAZE at Westbury cement works swept through two high temperature kilns on Sunday just weeks before a decision is expected on an application to burn hazardous chemicals. Blame for the fire is being placed on a faulty machine which dropped a burning
A DEAL to save the United Milk factory in Westbury could be clinched within two weeks after the team behind the bid secured an agreement on outline proposals. A business plan tabled by the consortium was accepted on the condition that dairy farmers' support
CHARLOTTE: THE charity set up in Charlotte's name will keep raising money for research and respite for children and families living with terminal and debilitating illnesses. Since she was first diagnosed the Charlotte's Chance of Life fund has raised
Ref. 14073/3SKATERS showed off their tricks at a special event in Warminster on Saturday. Hundreds of teenagers gathered in Warminster Park for the annual competition organised by the youth service. After competing for prizes, skaters and spectators listened
CHARLOTTE: A LITTLE girl who won the hearts of Wiltshire Times readers in her battle against terminal cancer has died. Charlotte Wakeham, eight, from Westbury, died at the Royal United Hospital, Bath, on Saturday after her parents decided to switch off
DEFEAT for Minety was made worse by a dislocated injury for Gareth Dyer which could rule him out for some time. The visitors opened their account with a penalty goal after 15 minutes, then immediately added another, as the referee penalised a late tackle
SWINDON'S New College which was built five metres in the wrong place is set to be granted retrospective planning permission on Tuesday night. Last month the Advertiser revealed incorrect architects' plans led to the building in Queen's Drive being built
ALEX Crockett believes Bath can return to their former free-scoring days on the back of a powerful new pack capable of wreaking havoc in the Premiership. Leeds Tykes were the first to feel the force of the Rec's new heavyweights, a dominant display paving
Ref. 14077/4A POOR turnout at a charity fun day in Trowbridge has left organisers unsure whether they will even make a profit. But despite the small number of people who turned up at Trowbridge park on Saturday, Crime-stoppers has vowed to raise its profile
STAFF at Virgin Mobile, Trowbridge helped raise £1,500 for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance with an action-packed fun day. Employees at the mobile phone giant, on the White Horse Business park, enjoyed a day filled with tombolas, raffles, dressing-up and games
IT is a double edged sword. If we name and shame paedophiles parents will be in a better position to protect their children. But police believe it will drive the perverts underground - hampering them from keeping track on their whereabouts. So what is
STAFF and customers at Asda stepped out as part of a national initiative to boost the nation's health with a brisk walk. The three-mile walk started at the supermarket and led a 20-strong crowd around Trow-bridge, taking in Biss Meadow and Green Lane.
CHARLOTTE: THE family of Charlotte Wakeham have paid tribute to the youngster's selfless nature and bravery in the face of adversity. The eight-year-old Trowbridge schoolgirl died on Saturday at the Royal United Hospital, Bath, nearly 15 months after
SINGERS from Highworth will be helping to create a worldwide wave of sound in aid of charity. Members of the Highworth Choral Society are among thousands of singers from across the globe who will be taking part in the Voices for Hospices fundraising event
SWINDON Supermarine return to the scene of their lowest ebb when they travel to Sutton Coldfield tomorrow. The South Marston side were crushed by a record 9-0 in the corresponding fixture last November, but manager Ray Baverstock is confident a repeat
I note with interest that Kent County Council proposes pegging pensioners' council tax to inflation, with people of working age making up the shortfall. Kent County Council calculates that pegging tax increases for its 134,000 OAPs would add an extra
ALTHOUGH an erratic pre-season preparation had scaled down expectations the Saddlebacks were confident that they could start the League programme with a win against a club they had beaten 41-5 in the equivalent game last season. But a good all round Westbury
Ref. 26716-44SWINDON may have almost full employment, but the work to match up job seekers with jobs goes on. More than 30 employers yesterday gathered in the De Vere Hotel, West Swindon, to offer advice and occasionally work to passing visitors. It was
Maserati's new saloon, the Quattroporte, delivers sporty driving and sumptuous four-seater comfort. This five-metre limousine offers unrivalled luxury, style and elegance, perfect handling balance and a 400 bhp V8 engine generates massive torque from
MULTIPLE sclerosis sufferer Marion Roberts welcomed new guidelines relaxing cannabis laws because the drug can relieve painful symptoms of the disease. Ms Roberts, 59, of Imber Road, Warminster, was diagnosed with MS in 1993. She hopes the Home Secretary's
JOHN Connolly has warned Bath that they cannot take their eyes off Northampton for even a second at the Rec tomorrow. The Australian head coach is only too aware of the dangers posed by Wayne Smith's Saints one of the favourites for the Zurich Premiership
DEVIZES have rung the changes after last week's Southern Counties South defeat by Westbury. Steve Rose, Alex Bennett, Tom Collins and Darren Burbidge all miss tomorrow's Powergen Intermediate Cup first round tie against Dorchester (2.45pm) through injury
A DRIVER who suffered neck injuries when his car plunged into a ditch at an accident blackspot could face drink-drive related charges. Police have reported a man from Newbury for failing to provide a blood sample after he crashed his Rover 214 near Melksham
A 25-year-old Melksham woman has lost a three-week battle for life after developing pneumonia. Kelly Cousins was rushed to the Royal United Hospital, in Bath, with bronchial pneumonia but her condition deteriorated rapidly. Parents Ken and Lorraine and
CHARLOTTE: A LITTLE girl who won the hearts of Wiltshire Times readers in her battle against terminal cancer has died. Charlotte Wakeham, eight, from Westbury, died at the Royal United Hospital, Bath, on Saturday after her parents decided to switch off
A 24-year-old Trowbridge man accused of rape has walked free from court after charges against him were dropped. Stephen Ford had been accused of attacking the woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, between Monday June 23 and Thursday June 26 this
RED tape is threatening to tie the future of the Ushers bottling plant up in knots as government officers announce a further two-week delay. Developers wanting to transform the former bottling plant into housing, shops and leisure facilities are being
Ref. 26699-02BAFFLED police have uncovered another dodgy racquet. Officers stumbled on the 4ft racquet while patrolling Wootton Bassett's High Street on Tuesday night. PC Steve Moule said the officers had found it lying on the street and say they have
A DRUNKEN joker, whose hoax phone call sparked a major security alert, paid for his prank with his liberty when a judge at Salisbury Crown Court failed to see the funny side. Christopher Prosser (22), called Debenhams in Blue Boar Row and, putting on
DESPITE a positive job outlook for the last quarter of 2003, the UK is set to have the lowest results for employer hiring intentions since 1993, although employers in Wiltshire are at least showing more optimism. Mike Banyard, divisional director of Manpower
Ref. 26730-08HUNDREDS of supermarket workers traded bank notes for song notes yesterday as they attempted to sing their way into the Guinness Book of books. . . and it looks like they may have made it. Staff at the Asda store on the Orbital Retail Park
SWINDON computer firm Equiinet has appointed Australia-based Promptus Communications exclusive distributor of its range of secure server appliances in the Asia Pacific region. Michael Smith, CEO of Promptus said: "Equiinet's solutions are ideally suited
DESPITE a positive job outlook for the last quarter of 2003, the UK is set to have the lowest results for employer hiring intentions since 1993, although employers in Wiltshire are at least showing more optimism. Mike Banyard, divisional director of Manpower
Ref. 25542-47Since it was launched 15 years ago, Crimestoppers has helped solve thousands of crimes thanks to help from the public. TAMASH LAL reports WHEN it comes to detecting crime, all information, no matter how irrelevant it may appear at first,
CRIME committed against businesses is on the rise, according to a survey, with the total number of crimes affecting business rising by 24 per cent in the second quarter of this year. The figures, released by insurance company AXA, also show that crime
NEW Chippenham goalkeeper Craig Farr is already hankering for a move away from Hardenhuish Park. The former Swindon youngster signed as cover for Mark Hervin this week, and while he is happy to be on board for the time being, the 19-year-old is hoping
A GUIDE to some of Wiltshire's most stunning walks has been published to encourage people to explore the county. The Nature Reserves Guide has practical tips, detailed maps of 34 walks and information for ramblers whether they are in wellies or a wheelchair
HEALTH chiefs have promised no decisions have been made over the future of out-of-hours casualty units in west Wiltshire. Wiltshire County Councillor Terry Chivers this week accused West Wiltshire Primary Care Trust of breaking promises, by deciding to
RED tape is threatening to tie the future of the Ushers bottling plant up in knots as government officers announce a further two-week delay. Developers wanting to transform the former bottling plant into housing, shops and leisure facilities are being
NAVAL medic Dr Andrew Murrison has spent the week training at a Nottingham army barracks in preparation for military service in Iraq. The 42-year-old west Wiltshire MP will fly-out to join British troops in Basra next week. The Tory MP, who leaves his
Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire Sir Maurice Johnston KCB OBE with Wyvern College students at the launch of the XL Club at the college on Thursday. DA3942P3STUDENTS and staff at Wyvern College, Salisbury, hosted a visit last week by the Lord Lieutenant of
AMBULANCE services rushed to the scene of a test biological and chemical attack in Chippenham on Wednesday to display a new system of coping with terrorist attacks. Wiltshire ambulance service has recently introduced decontamination tents and new medical
A DEAL to save the United Milk factory in Westbury could be clinched within two weeks after the team behind the bid secured an agreement on outline proposals. A business plan tabled by the consortium was accepted on the condition that dairy farmers' support
NEW figures reveal there are hundreds of sex offenders and violent criminals walking the streets of Wiltshire. Statistics released by the county police force and probation service reveal 469 criminals are being monitored countywide, with 13 sex offenders
If you've been around long enough to remember when Japanese cars began arriving in Britain in force we're going way back to the early 1970s here you'll probably have memories of lusty engines, and rusty exteriors. Not to mention those cramped and cheaply-clad
Just which century is Mayor Glyn Bridges locked into? One glance at the words of our national anthem provides ample evidence to see why it is regarded with such indifference. The whole anthem simply ignores the attributes of a great country and its people
POLICE were due to speak to revellers in Melksham last night to pick up vital clues in their hunt for a sex attacker. Officers hope their inquiries will encourage anyone holding key information about a sex attack on a 31-year woman to come forward. Detective
The South Wilts Business Expo 2003 under way at Salisbury's City Hall last Wednesday. DA3938P02THE buzz coming out of Salisbury's City Hall last Wednesday signalled one thing - South Wilts Business Expo 2003 was a great success. The business-to-business
NOBODY can be absolutely certain why Leanne White, a happily married 29-year-old, threw herself from a Swindon multi-storey car park. But her loving husband believes she could not face the thought that paedophile George Davison, who abused her when she
AMBULANCE services rushed to the scene of a test biological and chemical attack in Chippenham on Wednesday to display a new system of coping with terrorist attacks. Wiltshire ambulance service has recently introduced decontamination tents and new medical
Ref. 26723-02The Great Western Hospital was today welcoming patients into its new Woodpecker Ward. At twice the size of the current orthopaedic facility in Falcon Ward, staff are hoping the 36-bed ward will ease the pressure on beds throughout the hospital
A MAN got stuck trying to climb through a window at the home of an elderly woman in the early hours of Sunday morning, but claimed it was all an accident. He fell through the open bedroom window shortly after 2am, waking up the owner of the house in Queensway
A VILLAGE primary school is leading the way in west Wiltshire after it scooped a basic skills award for the second time. Crockerton Primary School, near Warminster, first gained the Primary Quality Mark award in 2000. Now staff and pupils are celebrating
Ref. 14073/3SKATERS showed off their tricks at a special event in Warminster on Saturday. Hundreds of teenagers gathered in Warminster Park for the annual competition organised by the youth service. After competing for prizes, skaters and spectators listened
Ref. 27282NINE musicians took to the stage at the Athenaeum Centre on Friday night for Warminster Lions Club's third annual concert. The concert, which is designed to give young musicians the chance of performing before an audience, saw performances on
Ref. 24740-70Crime One: Police are still hunting the arsonists responsible for torching Old Town's historic Locarno and Town Hall building. The roof and interior of the property, which looked set to be turned into a caf and restaurant complex, were destroyed
POLICE have charged a 43-year-old man with planning to supply more than £1,000 worth of drugs including ecstasy tablets and cocaine. The man, who was arrested by patrol officers during a routine check in Hilperton, answered police bail on Sunday. Detectives
Ref. 26722-39ALISON Sealey's friends and family have told her she is mad, but she doesn't care she can't wait for the day later this month when she jumps out of an aeroplane at 12,000ft. Alison, 26, from Wootton Bassett, is both a member and a helper
FLIERS from Bradford on Avon, Chippenham and Corsham will be among 50 multiple sclerosis sufferers piloting light aircraft over Salisbury Plain tomorrow. The flying day, from 10am to 5pm, is designed to boost confidence and self-esteem among the disabled
A VILLAGE primary school is leading the way in west Wiltshire after it scooped a basic skills award for the second time. Crockerton Primary School, near Warminster, first gained the Primary Quality Mark award in 2000. Now staff and pupils are celebrating
SURVEY work has begun on the proposed eastern bypass around Westbury, three months before the Government announces whether to bankroll the £16m scheme. Tests on the water supply and the impact on the local environment are currently being carried out by
ON behalf of Trowbridge Carnival Committee I would like to thank all the people who took part, who came to watch and who gave so generously. We have chosen to support the Trowbridge Hospital Scanner Appeal this year a very worthwhile local cause. Trowbridge
In 1940 following the evacuation from Dunkirk, all that stood between the advancing German army and an invasion of our shores was the Royal Air Force. The Battle of Britain was one of the defining moments of this nation's history. Each September, The
I WAS extremely annoyed to read the article in last week's Wiltshire Times headed For the Ladies. To say that Westbury has nothing to offer female shoppers as was quoted in the article, leaves me speechless! I have been a regular customer of Ribbons Ladieswear
ON behalf of Trowbridge Carnival Committee I would like to thank all the people who took part, who came to watch and who gave so generously. We have chosen to support the Trowbridge Hospital Scanner Appeal this year a very worthwhile local cause. Trowbridge
THE plan for Trowbridge has been a regular topic in the Wiltshire Times. Many of our local politicians debating the rights and wrongs of whichever side they favour. I may be naive, but the big business consortiums will be driving this and for the most
The headline in the Wiltshire Times concerning the Local Government Ombudsman's decision was misleading. Although we have fought consistently to get a proper investigation of the Record Office location selection process to protect threatened businesses
As with the appearance of Halley's comet in 1066, those who have observed Mars, the Bringer of War, burning in the sky might consider it a sombre reflection on matters in 2003. Our MP, Dr Andrew Murrison, has been called up to make a humanitarian contribution
A MOTORCYLIST has been killed on his 27th birthday in a head-on smash on one of Trowbridge's busiest roads. Ian Millin, of Frome, died when his Yamaha FZR 1000cc motorbike was in a collision with a car on County Way, just before 5.30pm on Monday. Mr Millin
A DRIVER who suffered neck injuries when his car plunged into a ditch at an accident blackspot could face drink-drive related charges. Police have reported a man from Newbury for failing to provide a blood sample after he crashed his Rover 214 near Melksham
Ref. 26728-42ARCHAEOLOGISTS exploring Avebury's prehistoric past showed off their findings during an open day yesterday. The experts, who are halfway through the month-long Negotiating Avebury Project, thrilled crowds with a guided tour. One of the key
Ref. 26727-04SHOPPERS in Swindon could have been forgiven for thinking they were in the magical land of Oz. A tin man, a scarecrow, a lion and a girl called Dorothy all stepped off the Yellow Brick Road to spend the day promoting the up-and-coming Wizard
Ref. 25542-47Since it was launched 15 years ago, Crimestoppers has helped solve thousands of crimes thanks to help from the public. TAMASH LAL reports WHEN it comes to detecting crime, all information, no matter how irrelevant it may appear at first,
CHARLOTTE: BRAIN stem glioma is one of the rarest forms of cancer, but Charlotte survived longer than anyone predicted thanks to a new drug, Chloripramine. Doctors thought she had only a few months to live, but her family scoured the internet for possible
ST MICHAEL and All Angels Church Hall in Lyneham will host a harvest supper next month. It will be the 40th annual supper at the hall, in Calne Road, Lyneham. On the menu this year will be cold meats, salad and baked potatoes. The meal begins at 7.30pm
A husband today blamed the imminent release of a jailed paedophile for the death of his wife after she jumped from the top of a 60ft multi-storey car park. LEANNE White committed suicide because the paedophile who stole her childhood innocence may soon
RUGBY clubs in the Swindon district are being warned to be on their guard after a brazen theft from Bradford on Avon RFC. Players from Blandford RFC had valuables worth £5,000 stolen after they turned up for a match last Saturday. Two teams from the Dorset
LOCAL pride is at stake as Swindon and Supermarine prepare to do battle in the Powergen Junior Vase first round at Greenbridge Road tomorrow (3pm). And it promises to be a fiercely-contested affair too, not least because of the history between the coaching
A GUIDE to some of Wiltshire's most stunning walks has been published to encourage people to explore the county. The Nature Reserves Guide has practical tips, detailed maps of 34 walks and information for ramblers whether they are in wellies or a wheelchair
PROSPECT Hospice in Wroughton is holding simultaneous concerts in Marlborough, Highworth and Faringdon as part of the globe's simultaneous singing, fundraising event, Voices for Hospices 2003 Hospices in Harmony. On October 4, the Swindon Choral Society
THE firm behind Wiltshire's major road schemes has slashed contracting jobs after running into problems building the Semington Bypass. Ringway Parkman is contracted to undertake highways projects for Wiltshire County Council but has shed up to 50 workers
WRESTLERS and puppets will help launch the first community fun day on one of the biggest estates in Trowbridge. Flyers and posters have been pinned up and dropped through doors to encourage support for Longfield community fun day on Saturday. Organisers
POLICE have charged a 43-year-old man with planning to supply more than £1,000 worth of drugs including ecstasy tablets and cocaine. The man, who was arrested by patrol officers during a routine check in Hilperton, answered police bail on Sunday. Detectives
WILTSHIRE County Council is looking for more recruits to join a project giving special care to disabled children. The 'One to One' project aims to provide dedicated care for children who have been fostered due to learning disabilities and possibly behaviour
STAFF at Virgin Mobile, Trowbridge helped raise £1,500 for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance with an action-packed fun day. Employees at the mobile phone giant, on the White Horse Business park, enjoyed a day filled with tombolas, raffles, dressing-up and games
Ref. 14087/5AN INTERNET cafe for disabled people faces the axe unless extra cash is found. The Trowbridge Cyber Cafe for Disabled People provides one-to-one computer help for over 60 people who are partially sighted, deaf, mentally or physically disabled
A 24-year-old Trowbridge man accused of rape has walked free from court after charges against him were dropped. Stephen Ford had been accused of attacking the woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, between Monday June 23 and Thursday June 26 this
Ref. 14090/1FIREFIGHTERS in Trowbridge were among those who paid tribute to fallen comrades across the world with a minutes' silence on Tuesday. But the Trowbridge watch had to delay their 11am tribute, after being called out to a fire in ducting at Avon
THE CHAIRMAN of Trowbridge Town Football Club believes it is time to get aggressive in the hunt for a new home. John Fitchen says the club's supporters will lose interest unless the team progresses into higher leagues a feat only possible if the club
THE BODY of a father-of-two who held-up police during an eight-hour armed siege in 2001 has been found hanging in a Trowbridge flat. David Barker was found hanging in the lounge of his ground-floor Manor Road flat in the early hours of Monday morning.
There are some good-looking fixtures in prospect this weekend in the Wilts Premier Division, with Aldbourne looking to chalk up their fourth successive victory against Bradford Town, one of the highlights. After a pretty poor start to the season, Pete
Ref. 27282NINE musicians took to the stage at the Athenaeum Centre on Friday night for Warminster Lions Club's third annual concert. The concert, which is designed to give young musicians the chance of performing before an audience, saw performances on
SWINDON Supermarine return to the scene of their lowest ebb when they travel to Sutton Coldfield tomorrow. The South Marston side were crushed by a record 9-0 in the corresponding fixture last November, but manager Ray Baverstock is confident a repeat
There are some good-looking fixtures in prospect this weekend in the Wilts Premier Division, with Aldbourne looking to chalk up their fourth successive victory against Bradford Town, one of the highlights. After a pretty poor start to the season, Pete
PURTON boss Alan Clark is confident of getting a result in the game of the day in Division One West of the Hellenic League. His side currently lead the way and a favourable result against third-placed Ardley will help move the Red House side clear of
IN my letter "These humps have to stay where they are" (Sep 16), I refer to a petition in the hairdressers in Nythe. I should like to assure readers that the elderly lady was not encouraged to sign the petition by any member of staff, and I regret any
Yorkshire claimed a first innings lead of 132 runs in their Frizzell County Championship Division Two promotion battle against Gloucestershire at Headingley. But the Tykes' position would have been even stronger but for a fighting innings by one of their
The headline in the Wiltshire Times concerning the Local Government Ombudsman's decision was misleading. Although we have fought consistently to get a proper investigation of the Record Office location selection process to protect threatened businesses
If you've been around long enough to remember when Japanese cars began arriving in Britain in force we're going way back to the early 1970s here you'll probably have memories of lusty engines, and rusty exteriors. Not to mention those cramped and cheaply-clad
Following the debut of the X3 Sports Activity Vehicle at the Frankfurt Motor Show, BMW has revealed details of engine line-up, specifications and prices for the UK market. At launch in spring 2004, the X3 will be available with either 3.0 or 2.5-litre
Maserati's new saloon, the Quattroporte, delivers sporty driving and sumptuous four-seater comfort. This five-metre limousine offers unrivalled luxury, style and elegance, perfect handling balance and a 400 bhp V8 engine generates massive torque from
People were today still able to test their blood pressure at various sites across the borough. Last year more than 2,200 people in Swindon were tested free as part of the National Blood Pressure Testing Week. People could visit B&Q, in Swindon's Fleming
Ref. 26719-03A couple who met over a freshly baked loaf of bread are celebrating their golden wedding. Alf and Myra Brown, of Park South, married in Milton Road registry office 50 years ago today. And they say their relationship has lasted throughout
One of Swindon's oldest secondary schools is to hold its annual open day on Wednes-day, October 1. The Commonweal School in The Mall, Old Town, will throw open its doors from 6pm to 8pm. The aim is to allow parents and friends of past, present and future
SWINDON'S New College which was built five metres in the wrong place is set to be granted retrospective planning permission on Tuesday night. Last month the Advertiser revealed incorrect architects' plans led to the building in Queen's Drive being built
POLICE are investigating allegations of assault on two young girls in Trowbridge town park. Officers are appealing for witnesses who saw a woman wielding an axe in the park at 5.30pm on August 20 to come forward. A three-foot pickaxe has been seized and
Ref. 26730-08HUNDREDS of supermarket workers traded bank notes for song notes yesterday as they attempted to sing their way into the Guinness Book of books. . . and it looks like they may have made it. Staff at the Asda store on the Orbital Retail Park
CHARLOTTE: THE family of Charlotte Wakeham have paid tribute to the youngster's selfless nature and bravery in the face of adversity. The eight-year-old Trowbridge schoolgirl died on Saturday at the Royal United Hospital, Bath, nearly 15 months after
Ref. 26699-02BAFFLED police have uncovered another dodgy racquet. Officers stumbled on the 4ft racquet while patrolling Wootton Bassett's High Street on Tuesday night. PC Steve Moule said the officers had found it lying on the street and say they have
THE Great Western Hospital has been fine-tuning its lifts to make them work more efficiently. But the work has angered one couple, who were attending an appointment about a hip condition and said they had to walk upstairs to the orthopaedic department
Ref. 26723-02The Great Western Hospital was today welcoming patients into its new Woodpecker Ward. At twice the size of the current orthopaedic facility in Falcon Ward, staff are hoping the 36-bed ward will ease the pressure on beds throughout the hospital
A heart defibrillator is to be presented to Thamesdown Hydrotherapy Pool in Swindon on Thursday. The machine, which costs in the region of £2,000, was paid for jointly by the Friends of the pool and by the local branch of the British Heart Foundation.
I WAS disappointed to read Mrs Fell's recent letter criticising the Forest Festival, organised by the Great Western Community Forest. The festival is the main event held in Swindon promoting awareness of the value of trees, woodland and the environment
reading about the 4,000 homes to be built east of the A419 made me wonder who would be protecting the interests of the residents in that area. Highworth and Sevenhampton have three Tory borough councillors who did not vote for the development of the Front
HEALTH chiefs have promised no decisions have been made over the future of out-of-hours casualty units in west Wiltshire. Wiltshire County Councillor Terry Chivers this week accused West Wiltshire Primary Care Trust of breaking promises, by deciding to
PATIENTS from the Tinkers Lane surgery in Wootton Bassett who need flu jabs can get them next week at the town Rugby Club, off Stoneover Lane, where two flu clinics are planned for Tuesday and Thursday, from 11am to 2pm. The off-site clinics have been
IT was very reassuring to see our ambulance and medical services putting their skills for fighting a terrorist attack through their paces this week, but let's hope they are never used for real. Following the events in New York on September 11 2001 most
THE clash with Northampton at the Rec tomorrow (2.15pm) looks likely to be a record-breaking affair. Bath are on course to smash their attendance record at the city centre venue, thanks to unprecedented season tickets sales and the new Virgin Mobile stand
JOHN Connolly has warned Bath that they cannot take their eyes off Northampton for even a second at the Rec tomorrow. The Australian head coach is only too aware of the dangers posed by Wayne Smith's Saints one of the favourites for the Zurich Premiership
CALNE secured their fist league win in a season to banish the traumatic memories of the Southern Counties division, with a well grafted performance against Weymouth. Weymouth started the better of the two with Clean lineoutball allowing them to control
ALTHOUGH an erratic pre-season preparation had scaled down expectations the Saddlebacks were confident that they could start the League programme with a win against a club they had beaten 41-5 in the equivalent game last season. But a good all round Westbury
THE firm behind Wiltshire's major road schemes has slashed contracting jobs after running into problems building the Semington Bypass. Ringway Parkman is contracted to undertake highways projects for Wiltshire County Council but has shed up to 50 workers
SWINDON computer firm Equiinet has appointed Australia-based Promptus Communications exclusive distributor of its range of secure server appliances in the Asia Pacific region. Michael Smith, CEO of Promptus said: "Equiinet's solutions are ideally suited
CHARLOTTE: A LITTLE girl who won the hearts of Wiltshire Times readers in her battle against terminal cancer has died. Charlotte Wakeham, eight, from Westbury, died at the Royal United Hospital, Bath, on Saturday after her parents decided to switch off
SWINDON got a touch of movie glitz when a stretch limousine rolled into town carrying one of the original James Bond girls. Caroline Munro, 53, who starred as villain Naomi in The Spy Who Loved Me, dropped in to sign autographs and chat with eager fans
Ref. 26727-04SHOPPERS in Swindon could have been forgiven for thinking they were in the magical land of Oz. A tin man, a scarecrow, a lion and a girl called Dorothy all stepped off the Yellow Brick Road to spend the day promoting the up-and-coming Wizard
PURTON boss Alan Clark is confident of getting a result in the game of the day in Division One West of the Hellenic League. His side currently lead the way and a favourable result against third-placed Ardley will help move the Red House side clear of
A HAT trick of tries for Gary Champion and two more from new boy John Hoyle helped Chippenham get off to a convincing start to their season. Champion's first try came virtually from the start of the first half. He carved his way through the mid-field,
A NEW taxi-bus service is to help residents of an isolated Wiltshire village get into Swindon more easily. The A2B bus, a seven-seater Volkswagen Sharan, will carry the people of Bradenstoke into neighbouring Lyneham, from where they can catch bus services
Women from local WI groups turned out in force for Calendar Girls, at the Odeon in Salisbury. DA3953P1GIRL power was out in force at the Odeon in Salisbury on Friday, as ladies of the Women's Institute united for a good cause. Nearly 100 women from local
A MOTORCYLIST has been killed on his 27th birthday in a head-on smash on one of Trowbridge's busiest roads. Ian Millin, of Frome, died when his Yamaha FZR 1000cc motorbike was in a collision with a car on County Way, just before 5.30pm on Monday. Mr Millin
Yorkshire claimed a first innings lead of 132 runs in their Frizzell County Championship Division Two promotion battle against Gloucestershire at Headingley. But the Tykes' position would have been even stronger but for a fighting innings by one of their
RUGBY clubs in the Swindon district are being warned to be on their guard after a brazen theft from Bradford on Avon RFC. Players from Blandford RFC had valuables worth £5,000 stolen after they turned up for a match last Saturday. Two teams from the Dorset
A WRITTEN plea from a nine-year-old girl was among objection letters to a plan for a community hall which has divided opinion on an estate near Melksham. Schoolgirl Kirsty Evans is unhappy about plans to build a temporary mobile unit and toilet block
THE BODY of a father-of-two who held-up police during an eight-hour armed siege in 2001 has been found hanging in a Trowbridge flat. David Barker was found hanging in the lounge of his ground-floor Manor Road flat in the early hours of Monday morning.
IT is reassuring that truancy figures in Swindon are considerably lower than the national average. And it would be unfair to assume that the 12 per cent of pupils who skipped lessons during the last school year persistently play hookey. However, the picture
THE Great Western Hospital has been fine-tuning its lifts to make them work more efficiently. But the work has angered one couple, who were attending an appointment about a hip condition and said they had to walk upstairs to the orthopaedic department
SAMMY IGOE seems resigned to spot of bench-warming at Barnsley tomorrow but manager Andy King has hinted the midfielder won't be there long enough to develop splinters. The 27-year-old has completed his three match ban but the short-term price to be paid
ALMOST one in eight Swindon school pupils skipped lessons during the last school year, according to the latest Government figures. But that figure 12 percent is far better than the national average of 17.9 per cent, or almost one in five pupils. Truanting
A TEENAGE party starring Westbury singer Mimi proved a flop when just a handful of youngsters turned up. The party in The Laverton was staged by Westbury Town Council to provide youngsters with entertainment. But despite three Westbury bands playing for
PEOPLE who quick-stepped, jived and jitterbugged at the Majestic, once Swindon's biggest ballroom, are polishing up their dancing shoes for a reunion. The event, at Grange Drive community centre on October 4, will be the fourth nostalgic dance night organised
Eleanor MonksAN Alderholt teenager has proved she has the wow factor, by being voted one of the UK's top 100 'Babes Next Door.' Eighteen-year-old Eleanor Monks has been selected from 6,000 hopeful 'babes' in a competition being run by leading lads' magazine
A MAN got stuck trying to climb through a window at the home of an elderly woman in the early hours of Sunday morning, but claimed it was all an accident. He fell through the open bedroom window shortly after 2am, waking up the owner of the house in Queensway
The South Wilts Business Expo 2003 under way at Salisbury's City Hall last Wednesday. DA3938P02THE buzz coming out of Salisbury's City Hall last Wednesday signalled one thing - South Wilts Business Expo 2003 was a great success. The business-to-business
DR MARTENS LEAGUE Premier Division: Chippenham v Cambridge C; Crawley v Nuneaton; Dorchester v Hednesford; Dover v Moor Green; Grantham v Welling; Hinckley v Newport C; Merthyr T v Eastbourne B; Stafford R v Havant & W; Tiverton v Chelmsford C; Weston
Help the Aged in Westbury is holding a fashion show on Thursday with donated clothes. Clothes modelled will be sold afterwards, with proceeds going to the charity. The event, at the shop in Edward Street, starts at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £1.50 and can be
A TRICKSTER posing as a member of Bradford on Avon Rugby Club drove off with player's keys, phones and valuables worth £5,000 on Saturday. The man welcomed visiting teams from Blandford, Dorset, and suggested they left their valuables in a bag behind
Ref. 14090/1FIREFIGHTERS in Trowbridge were among those who paid tribute to fallen comrades across the world with a minutes' silence on Tuesday. But the Trowbridge watch had to delay their 11am tribute, after being called out to a fire in ducting at Avon
CHARLOTTE: THE charity set up in Charlotte's name will keep raising money for research and respite for children and families living with terminal and debilitating illnesses. Since she was first diagnosed the Charlotte's Chance of Life fund has raised
DRIVERS suffered further delays in County Way, Trowbridge this week after the road had to be resurfaced for the second time this summer. Contractors carried out urgent resurfacing work after county council officials discovered the tarmac might not have
IF troubleshooter Tony Allen is asked to leave Swindon Council's employ by Christmas it means the authority is getting its act together. That is the view of Mr Allen himself, the Government's Mr Fix-it brought in to help solve some of the difficulties
CHARLOTTE: THE charity set up in Charlotte's name will keep raising money for research and respite for children and families living with terminal and debilitating illnesses. Since she was first diagnosed the Charlotte's Chance of Life fund has raised
SURVEY work has begun on the proposed eastern bypass around Westbury, three months before the Government announces whether to bankroll the £16m scheme. Tests on the water supply and the impact on the local environment are currently being carried out by
A BROKEN down car caused a security scare at the army garrison in Westbury. A red Fiat Punto with Irish number plates was left outside the Regular Commissions Board at 11.50am on Monday. Worried security staff at the army base called officers at Westbury
YOUNGSTERS will soon be getting their skates on after fundraisers reached their target for a new skatepark in Edington. One mystery benefactor donated £2,000 after seeing the hard work teenagers had put in to raise funds for the park. On Monday night
A TEENAGE party starring Westbury singer Mimi proved a flop when just a handful of youngsters turned up. The party in The Laverton was staged by Westbury Town Council to provide youngsters with entertainment. But despite three Westbury bands playing for
CHARLOTTE: BRAIN stem glioma is one of the rarest forms of cancer, but Charlotte survived longer than anyone predicted thanks to a new drug, Chloripramine. Doctors thought she had only a few months to live, but her family scoured the internet for possible
CHARLOTTE: THE family of Charlotte Wakeham have paid tribute to the youngster's selfless nature and bravery in the face of adversity. The eight-year-old Trowbridge schoolgirl died on Saturday at the Royal United Hospital, Bath, nearly 15 months after
THE FA Vase kicks off in earnest tomorrow and a duo with proven pedigree in the competition stand in the way of Highworth's progress. John Fisher's side entertain a Corsham outfit led by former Chippenham assistant Nobby Bush and ex-Bluebird midfielder
A BROKEN down car caused a security scare at the army garrison in Westbury. A red Fiat Punto with Irish number plates was left outside the Regular Commissions Board at 11.50am on Monday. Worried security staff at the army base called officers at Westbury
YOU printed my letter on the topic of begging letters in August, but equally large quantities of junk mail keep arriving from organisations trying to give me large amounts of money and prizes from cars to cruises. I only have to send £9.95 or complete
A DRUNKEN joker, whose hoax phone call sparked a major security alert, paid for his prank with his liberty when a judge at Salisbury Crown Court failed to see the funny side. Christopher Prosser (22), called Debenhams in Blue Boar Row and, putting on
Renault UK has been awarded a prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Award for its work in producing the safest range of cars on the road today and bringing the safety message to 15,000 primary schools across the UK with its Safety Matters
THE plan for Trowbridge has been a regular topic in the Wiltshire Times. Many of our local politicians debating the rights and wrongs of whichever side they favour. I may be naive, but the big business consortiums will be driving this and for the most
Maserati's new saloon, the Quattroporte, delivers sporty driving and sumptuous four-seater comfort. This five-metre limousine offers unrivalled luxury, style and elegance, perfect handling balance and a 400 bhp V8 engine generates massive torque from
Ref. 27305/12Babies and toddlers in west Wiltshire collected their prizes in the Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News Baby of the Year 2003 competition this week. Nearly 5,000 votes were cast by readers in a bid to find the best looking babies and toddlers
A former Swindon shop manager is aiming to take the showbiz world by storm. Georgina Knapp, 23, from Bushton, near Wootton Bassett, is hoping to cause a stir when she attends the premiere of Bad Boys II, at Leicester Square, next Saturday. But to get
CALL-UP papers have landed on the doormat of MP for West Wiltshire Andrew Murrison. The ex-Royal Navy surgeon commander has been told to report to a mobilisation centre and will soon be flying out to Iraq to assist British army medics in the Basra area
As with the appearance of Halley's comet in 1066, those who have observed Mars, the Bringer of War, burning in the sky might consider it a sombre reflection on matters in 2003. Our MP, Dr Andrew Murrison, has been called up to make a humanitarian contribution
Benefitting from last year's event St John Ambulance with a defibrillatorIN the last 14 years Swindon's annual Charity Ball has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for good causes. And as the ball, which was founded by the Swindon Rotary Club in 1989
NEW figures reveal there are hundreds of sex offenders and violent criminals walking the streets of Wiltshire. Statistics released by the county police force and probation service reveal 469 criminals are being monitored countywide, with 13 sex offenders
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Melksham man who attacked a woman. Todd McEntaegart failed to turn up for the hearing at Swindon crown court because he missed his train. At an earlier hearing the 20-year-old of Spa Road, Melksham, pleaded
In 1940 following the evacuation from Dunkirk, all that stood between the advancing German army and an invasion of our shores was the Royal Air Force. The Battle of Britain was one of the defining moments of this nation's history. Each September, The
HEALTH chiefs have promised no decisions have been made over the future of out-of-hours casualty units in west Wiltshire. Wiltshire County Councillor Terry Chivers this week accused West Wiltshire Primary Care Trust of breaking promises, by deciding to
A WRITTEN plea from a nine-year-old girl was among objection letters to a plan for a community hall which has divided opinion on an estate near Melksham. Schoolgirl Kirsty Evans is unhappy about plans to build a temporary mobile unit and toilet block
The South Wilts Business Expo 2003 under way at Salisbury's City Hall last Wednesday. DA3938P02THE buzz coming out of Salisbury's City Hall last Wednesday signalled one thing - South Wilts Business Expo 2003 was a great success. The business-to-business
POLICE were due to speak to revellers in Melksham last night to pick up vital clues in their hunt for a sex attacker. Officers hope their inquiries will encourage anyone holding key information about a sex attack on a 31-year woman to come forward. Detective
THE CHAIRMAN of Trowbridge Town Football Club believes it is time to get aggressive in the hunt for a new home. John Fitchen says the club's supporters will lose interest unless the team progresses into higher leagues a feat only possible if the club
The South Wilts Business Expo 2003 under way at Salisbury's City Hall last Wednesday. DA3938P02THE buzz coming out of Salisbury's City Hall last Wednesday signalled one thing - South Wilts Business Expo 2003 was a great success. The business-to-business
WRESTLERS and puppets will help launch the first community fun day on one of the biggest estates in Trowbridge. Flyers and posters have been pinned up and dropped through doors to encourage support for Longfield community fun day on Saturday. Organisers
SAMMY IGOE seems resigned to spot of bench-warming at Barnsley tomorrow but manager Andy King has hinted the midfielder won't be there long enough to develop splinters. The 27-year-old has completed his three match ban but the short-term price to be paid
The Hot Rock float. DA3965P13"FANTASTIC", "wonderful", "the best ever" - these were just a few of the words used to describe Mere carnival last weekend. They came from chairman of the carnival committee Clive Hazzard as the grand procession ended on Saturday
CALL-UP papers have landed on the doormat of MP for West Wiltshire Andrew Murrison. The ex-Royal Navy surgeon commander has been told to report to a mobilisation centre and will soon be flying out to Iraq to assist British army medics in the Basra area
Women from local WI groups turned out in force for Calendar Girls, at the Odeon in Salisbury. DA3953P1GIRL power was out in force at the Odeon in Salisbury on Friday, as ladies of the Women's Institute united for a good cause. Nearly 100 women from local
Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire Sir Maurice Johnston KCB OBE with Wyvern College students at the launch of the XL Club at the college on Thursday. DA3942P3STUDENTS and staff at Wyvern College, Salisbury, hosted a visit last week by the Lord Lieutenant of
Eleanor MonksAN Alderholt teenager has proved she has the wow factor, by being voted one of the UK's top 100 'Babes Next Door.' Eighteen-year-old Eleanor Monks has been selected from 6,000 hopeful 'babes' in a competition being run by leading lads' magazine
SWINDON's Lex Defence, which supports the fleet requirements of the British Armed Forces, is sponsoring an attempt to circumnavigate the world in an oh-so-tiny autogyro. The Westlea company is providing the Global Eagle Expedition, which aims to raise
A BLAZE at Westbury cement works swept through two high temperature kilns on Sunday just weeks before a decision is expected on an application to burn hazardous chemicals. Blame for the fire is being placed on a faulty machine which dropped a burning
TED'S Big Day Out! could raise more than £75,000 for the Royal United Hospital, in Bath in one day. Nearly 500 organisations have registered their fundraising events for the fourth annual fundraiser, on October 10, already and more registrations are coming
reading about the 4,000 homes to be built east of the A419 made me wonder who would be protecting the interests of the residents in that area. Highworth and Sevenhampton have three Tory borough councillors who did not vote for the development of the Front
Steps may be taken to cut back on red-tape afflicting Swindon's magistrates courts after MP Julia Drown complained to the Government about bureaucracy. Ms Drown raised concerns about what she called "unnecessary paperwork" in a discussion with Phil Hope
CHARLOTTE: THE charity set up in Charlotte's name will keep raising money for research and respite for children and families living with terminal and debilitating illnesses. Since she was first diagnosed the Charlotte's Chance of Life fund has raised
CHARLOTTE: BRAIN stem glioma is one of the rarest forms of cancer, but Charlotte survived longer than anyone predicted thanks to a new drug, Chloripramine. Doctors thought she had only a few months to live, but her family scoured the internet for possible
CHARLOTTE: THE family of Charlotte Wakeham have paid tribute to the youngster's selfless nature and bravery in the face of adversity. The eight-year-old Trowbridge schoolgirl died on Saturday at the Royal United Hospital, Bath, nearly 15 months after
CHARLOTTE: A LITTLE girl who won the hearts of Wiltshire Times readers in her battle against terminal cancer has died. Charlotte Wakeham, eight, from Westbury, died at the Royal United Hospital, Bath, on Saturday after her parents decided to switch off
Ref. 14103/1SCHOOLS will benefit from extra classroom help after 36 teaching assistants passed their final exams in a new Learning and Skills Council initiative. The teaching assistants, who work at primary and secondary schools across the county, passed
A MOTORCYLIST has been killed on his 27th birthday in a head-on smash on one of Trowbridge's busiest roads. Ian Millin, of Frome, died when his Yamaha FZR 1000cc motorbike was in a collision with a car on County Way, just before 5.30pm on Monday. Mr Millin
Ref. 27305/12Babies and toddlers in west Wiltshire collected their prizes in the Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News Baby of the Year 2003 competition this week. Nearly 5,000 votes were cast by readers in a bid to find the best looking babies and toddlers
FOUR youths arrested in connection with a break-in at the stately home of Lord Bath have had their bail dates extended. Police officers investigating the dawn break-in at Longleat House are waiting for the results of forensic tests before continuing with
Ref. 26719-03A couple who met over a freshly baked loaf of bread are celebrating their golden wedding. Alf and Myra Brown, of Park South, married in Milton Road registry office 50 years ago today. And they say their relationship has lasted throughout
FLIERS from Bradford on Avon, Chippenham and Corsham will be among 50 multiple sclerosis sufferers piloting light aircraft over Salisbury Plain tomorrow. The flying day, from 10am to 5pm, is designed to boost confidence and self-esteem among the disabled
COACH Graham Stickler has added a couple of extra faces to his Wootton Bassett squad as they face a tricky-looking Powergen Intermediate Cup first round tie at Westbury. In comes second row Colin Mountford, with Flo Vialan taking his turn on the bench
Ref. 14080/3AN 86-YEAR-OLD disabled man from Trowbridge was left stranded in his home when workmen blocked off his route to the shops. George Smith, of Upper Broad Street Court, relies on a motorised scooter for his daily trips into the town centre. But
Ref. 14103/1SCHOOLS will benefit from extra classroom help after 36 teaching assistants passed their final exams in a new Learning and Skills Council initiative. The teaching assistants, who work at primary and secondary schools across the county, passed
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Melksham man who attacked a woman. Todd McEntaegart failed to turn up for the hearing at Swindon crown court because he missed his train. At an earlier hearing the 20-year-old of Spa Road, Melksham, pleaded
MULTIPLE sclerosis sufferer Marion Roberts welcomed new guidelines relaxing cannabis laws because the drug can relieve painful symptoms of the disease. Ms Roberts, 59, of Imber Road, Warminster, was diagnosed with MS in 1993. She hopes the Home Secretary's
Ref. 27293/1THOUSANDS of people descended on Warminster on Sunday for the biggest vintage bus day in the country. Enthusiasts flocked to the town's central car park see more than 100 vehicles at the Warminster and West Wiltshire Vintage Bus Running Day
FOUR youths arrested in connection with a break-in at the stately home of Lord Bath have had their bail dates extended. Police officers investigating the dawn break-in at Longleat House are waiting for the results of forensic tests before continuing with
A MOTORCYLIST has been killed on his 27th birthday in a head-on smash on one of Trowbridge's busiest roads. Ian Millin, of Frome, died when his Yamaha FZR 1000cc motorbike was in a collision with a car on County Way, just before 5.30pm on Monday. Mr Millin
CRIME committed against businesses is on the rise, according to a survey, with the total number of crimes affecting business rising by 24 per cent in the second quarter of this year. The figures, released by insurance company AXA, also show that crime
GEORGE Davison preyed on Swindon girls for more than two decades. The former mechanic now 63, is serving a 15-year jail sentence for rape and indecent assault. Davison, formerly of New Meadow Copse in Ladymead, Peatmoor, repeatedly raped one of his victims
Maserati's new saloon, the Quattroporte, delivers sporty driving and sumptuous four-seater comfort. This five-metre limousine offers unrivalled luxury, style and elegance, perfect handling balance and a 400 bhp V8 engine generates massive torque from
Distinctive, confident and original, the Jaguar R-D6 has a beautiful, pure style that triggers a simple desire: I want one. Its blend of attributes inherent in the Jaguar psyche emotional engineering, stimulating performance, intelligent technology and
A DEAL to save the United Milk factory in Westbury could be clinched within two weeks after the team behind the bid secured an agreement on outline proposals. A business plan tabled by the consortium was accepted on the condition that dairy farmers' support
CONSTRUCTION firms endangering workers' lives by ignoring health and safety advice are being asked to put their houses in order. The Health and Safety Executive is holding an awareness day in Swindon to remind contractors about the common dangers on building
A TRIP to see musical legend Max Bygraves perform a birthday show with special guests including The Beverley Sisters is being arranged. The show is to celebrate Max's 81st birthday and is due to take place at the New Theatre in Oxford on Septem-ber 25
A TRICKSTER posing as a member of Bradford on Avon Rugby Club drove off with player's keys, phones and valuables worth £5,000 on Saturday. The man welcomed visiting teams from Blandford, Dorset, and suggested they left their valuables in a bag behind
FAIRFORD face another cup away day when they travel to Screwfix League Bridport in the Vase. Mark Webb's side always seem to be drawn on the road and they face an unenviable task against the unpredictable Dorset side. Their chances will not be helped
Ref. 27290/5THE first community day for the people of Bradford on Avon and surrounding villages to air their views and celebrate the community has been labelled a resounding success. Organisers estimate around 1,500 people were at Sunday's event at any
One of Swindon's oldest secondary schools is to hold its annual open day on Wednes-day, October 1. The Commonweal School in The Mall, Old Town, will throw open its doors from 6pm to 8pm. The aim is to allow parents and friends of past, present and future
Vauxhall is adding more choice to its Meriva MPV range launched early this summer. Stylish and spacious, Meriva has five doors and five seats or one seat or any combination between. It is compact, child-friendly, easy to park and easy to drive in town
Just which century is Mayor Glyn Bridges locked into? One glance at the words of our national anthem provides ample evidence to see why it is regarded with such indifference. The whole anthem simply ignores the attributes of a great country and its people
