I had the great pleasure of chatting to Jodie Cross, the mother of little Lydia Cross, today. Lydia, as most people will remember, lost both her legs after she was mis-diagnosed as having an ear infection when she actually had meningitis. By the time
A man accused of stealing the bill money of a terminally ill pensioner who has since died is to face trial by jury. Marcus Miller pleaded not guilty to a charge of burglary when he appeared before a judge at Swindon crown court. The 21-year-old
PENSIONER Rosemary Masters, of Devizes, killed herself by drinking an entire bottle of morphine prescribed to her by a doctor. An inquest in Trowbridge heard today that Mrs Masters, who lived alone in a flat at The Croft in Meadow Drive, had made a
In his summing up the judge at Bristol Crown court Mr Justice Wynne-Williams, told the jury it was up to them, having heard the evidence, to decide whether Peter Balcombe was guilty of murder. The judge said: "If you take the view that the prosecution
In the charmless sequel to Daddy Day Care, two fathers take charge of the dilapidated Camp Driftwood, and try to rejuvenate the children's summer camp in direct competition with the spoiled brats of Camp Canola. It is an embarrassment, even for Cuba
Forget Columbo, Jessica Fletcher or even Scooby, Shaggy and the Mystery Inc gang. If there's a crime to be solved, call Nancy Drew, the smart, inventive and unflappable teenager with a nose for trouble. For more than 75 years, the literary heroine
In the aftermath of September 11, the American government's unacknowledged program of extraordinary rendition'' has ignited heated debate between civil liberties and human rights groups. The unspoken policy reportedly allows the CIA to abduct foreign
Under 9s Blue Division A fine game between home side Chippenham Town Youth White and Trowbridge town Youth A was watched by a large crowd at Stanley Park with both teams displaying a high level of skill. Chippenham took an early lead with a goal from
Stardust is an utterly charming adventure for the entire family with a generous sprinkling of romance and black comedy. The film, partly shot in Lacock, has an offbeat sense of humour that recalls The Princess Bride. Matthew Vaughn's magical fairy-tale
EUNICE Balcombe and her Latvian boyfriend exchanged more than 400 text messages between September and November a jury at the murder trial of Peter Balcombe was told today. In admitted evidence the mobile phone account of Mrs Balcombe and her Latvian
Sims Chippy in Swindon has battered off stiff local competition to become best chippy in the area in the national Fish & Chip Shop of the Year competition 2007, organised by industry body Seafish. Owner Darren Sim will now go head to head with
CHIPPENHAM Town have been drawn against either AFC Wimbledon or Horsham in the FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round. The Bluebirds will be battling for a place in the first round proper and will find out their opponents when the Isthmian League teams replay
Dorset and Wilts Rugby Football Union. 1st XV Cup Competition. Quarter-Final draw for matches to be played on Saturday 8th December 2007: Swanage & Wareham v Wimborne, North Dorset v Wootton Bassett, Chippenham v Bournemouth Swindon
AFTER ten goals in two games there is no team in the league who can deal with us when we are on top form. We are now one game away from the FA Cup First Round and, although nobody says it, the players are thinking about it. It is every non league player's
His side may have the small matter of a semi-final second leg against Reading Racers to attend to, but Robins boss Alun Rossiter is already plotting a revenge mission against Coventry Bees in the Knockout Cup final. Swindon take a massive 18-point
900 2:17:58 PEARCE, Gordon Senior Men 2:17:04 346 900 901 2:18:01 ROLFE, Sally Vet Ladies 40-44 2:17:40 1127 901 902 2:18:07 PHILIPPE, Pascale Vet Ladies 40-44 2:17:36 1005 902 903 2:18:08 LUU, Yuchien Vet Ladies 40-44 2:17:33 360 903 904 2:18:10
700 2:04:40 DAWKINS, John Senior Men 2:04:05 232 700 701 2:04:40 WRIGHT, Graeme Vet Men 40-44 2:04:12 323 701 702 2:04:41 GRACE, Jason Senior Men 2:03:59 1260 702 703 2:04:42 SIMPSON, Deidre Vet Ladies 35-39 2:04:21 1088 703 704 2:04:50 MILLAR, Andrew
500 1:54:53 ASHBY, Jonathan Marlborough RC Senior Men 1:54:44 713 500 501 1:54:55 WALLACE, Rob Vet Men 45-49 1:54:22 1206 501 502 1:55:00 PAJAK, Stan Vet Men 50-59 1:54:05 120 502 503 1:55:03 STEVENS, Zoe Swindon Striders Senior Ladies 419 503 504
300 1:46:18 HEATH, Andy Vet Men 40-44 1:46:05 615 300 301 1:46:19 PEAKE, Stan Hook Norton Harriers Vet Men 40-44 1:46:01 1451 301 302 1:46:20 LAVILLE, Martin Vet Men 45-49 1:45:52 1381 302 303 1:46:20 BOWLES, Andrew Senior Men 1:46:07 756 303 304
Swindon half marathon finishers from 177 177 1:40:01 CARTER, Andy Vet Men 50-59 1:39:39 1048 177 178 1:40:02 BLACKMORE, Robert Vet Men 40-44 1:39:50 836 178 179 1:40:03 FARLEY, Adam Senior Men 1:39:58 1190 179 180 1:40:03 CROW, Vance Senior Men
1 1:17:24 O'BRIEN, Gary Swindon Harriers Senior Men 1:17:24 1391 1 2 1:18:11 POWELL, Michael Vet Men 45-49 1:18:10 767 2 3 1:18:17 FISHER, Alex Swindon Harriers Senior Men 1:18:17 530 3 4 1:18:27 MONTAGUE, Justin Swindon Harriers Senior Men 794 4
Thousands of runners pounded the streets in the 2007 Swindon Half Marathon and fun runs . The events have been hailed as one of the most successful to date. More than 2,000 people tackled the Swindon Half Marathon's 13-mile course, which took them along
Premier Division Fitzmaurice A 35 Malmesbury 53 The pace of the match took off right from the first whistle with quick, efficient passing and goal scoring from both teams. Accurate passes into the Fitz circle and some consistent shooting
The Swindon Wildcats suffered double defeat at the hands of Milton Keynes Lightning in the EPL at the weekend. A 6-1 home mauling on Saturday was followed by a much-improved 2-1 defeat on away ice yesterday, as the Cats continue to look a better side
Camilla is to officially open The Pound arts centre in Corsham on October 26. Prince Charles' wife will declare the centre, which has undergone a £1.2 million refit, open after a tour of the building. She will also see a short perfomance in the new
A notorious young offender who mugged four schoolboys of mobile phones and cash is back on the streets after a judge decided he didn't have to send him to jail. Christopher White, who was the first youngster to be given an anti social behaviour order
Wiltshire Senior Cup Devizes 1 Westside 0 DEVIZES town manager Paul Thompson was so disgusted at his side's first half performance against Wiltshire League opposition Westside that he refused to sit in the dugout for the second half of the
Premier Division Westbury Rangers A's sixth win of the season saw them opening up a four-point gap over their rivals at the top. Miller Sports had held Rangers to a 1-1 draw in the first half of the match at Meadow Lane before Rangers broke clear
Under 16 Devizes Town maintained their 100 per cent start to the season but had to battle to edge out Wootton Bassett at Ballards Ash by 3-2. Joni Warner and Jenna McFadzean were on target for Bassett, but Amy Long and two from Lauren Walker earned
Chippenham boss Adie Mings has his sights set on a lucrative FA Cup first round proper tie after his side's 5-1 demolition of Bashley Town in the third qualifying round. A Jake Reid double and strikes from David Pratt, Luke Gullick and Aaron Cornwall
Bottom of the Wilts Premier Division table, Purton Reserves stole the headlines this weekend when they inflicted the first defeat of the season on visitors Westbury United. Purton boss Dennis Carters said it was a great team effort from his side and
It may have seemed like just another day at the office for boxing's rising star Jamie Cox but, after easing to his second professional victory, the Swindon southpaw admitted the last month has been anything but easy. With personal problems outside the
Wootton Bassett manager Paul Burke is refusing to let his injury worries get him down, insisting that a 1-0 win against Marlborough Town in the Wiltshire Senior Cup highlights the squad's strength in depth. Bassett were without six of the players who
EDF Energy Vase, second round Jon Clarke hailed his side's fantastic first half performance as Wootton Bassett progressed to the third round of the EDF Trophy. It was the first time the sides had met in four years, but there was no room for pleasentries
Gary O'Brien made hard work of it, but eventually won the fourth Swindon Half Marathon yesterday. The 36-year-old personal fitness trainer from Swindon was first across the line in a time of 1hr 17mins and 23secs, as around 2,000 people took to the
According to its own website, the main objective of the WPA is to ensure ... ... that the community in Wiltshire, including the Borough of Swindon, receive an efficient and effective policing service. Last week's report showed that the Wiltshire Police
