WROUGHTON-BORN former England prop Tim Payne has been forced to retire on medical advice after he suffered a neck injury at the end of last season. The 34-year-old won 22 caps for England, played for the British and Irish Lions on the 2009 tour
The Marlborough Players’ latest offering, an Alan Bennett farce, proved a sell-out and had the audience roaring with laughter. With 1960s music playing gently and a view of a superb psychedelic set, the atmosphere was created even before the first
It was fantastic to see a such a well-acted and produced play in my local theatre last week, evidence of a pool of talent on our doorstep. Buggerall was directed by Victoria Wakefield, a first for her, and it proved a success. She gave us a fast-paced
The parents of 17-year-old Tylor Stevens, who was born with complex congenital heart defects, have paid tribute to their son after he died on Friday. Tylor, a student at John Bentley School, in Calne, went in for a check-up at the Great Western
MILDENHALL-BASED New Zealander Tim Price was among the early three-star frontrunners after the opening dressage tests on day one at the Barbury Horse Trials today. Price, who is married to fellow Kiwi rider Jonelle Richards, lay joint first in
Living a on a budget without creating waste will be the theme of an upcoming event by Potterne Springs Women’s Institute. Jen Gale, a mother of two young children, will be speaking about her family’s ‘make do and mend year,’ in which they bought
Roger Thorne Roger John Thorne died at the Royal United Hospital in Bath on Sunday morning aged 64. The youngest son of Wilfred and Grace Thorne, Mr Thorne lived at Elwood in Chippenham for 22 years, where he spent many happy hours playing and
St Mary’s Church in Marlborough was filled with family members, friends and colleagues of St John’s School teacher Judith Sud, who died on June 12 after a long battle with cancer. Mrs Sud, who was 62, had dedicated her life to helping those less
Sixth form student Tylor Stevens, who was born with a complex congenital heart defect, has died, aged 17, after suffering from a chest infection. His parents David and Samantha Stevens, of Newcroft Road, Calne, and his sister Leah, 14, ask that
YATESBURY teenager Gemma Shepherd is hoping that her second experience of the ESAA (English Schools Athletics Association) National Championships will throw up as many pleasant surprises as the first. The 15-year-old, who goes to Sheldon School
Paralympic swimmer Stephanie Millward showed the determination that has made her a winner when she turned up at Holy Trinity School, Great Cheverell, on Friday just hours after a 5am training stint. Miss Millward had only returned home late the
Celebrity chef Marco Pierre White has snapped up his second pub in Wiltshire. The Horse and Groom at Charlton is his second acquisition in Wiltshire, after the Pear Tree Inn at Whitley near Melksham, and becomes his ninth to be branded a Wheelers
POTTERNE skipper Neil Clark thinks that his side’s next two matches will go a long way to determining the outcome of their Glos/Wilts Division title hunt. Clark’s league leaders, who notched up their sixth straight victory last Saturday by demolishing
The family of nurse Sally Emery, who died in a collision on the A36, have described her as a bubbly and caring woman. Mrs Emery, 44, of Cornbrash Rise, Hilperton, was killed when the Suzuki Alto she was driving collided head-on with a Chrysler
Organisers of the Barbury international horse trials, due to start today, promise it will offer something for everyone. The eventing competition at Barbury Castle Estate, near Marlborough, culminates with the world-class three-star cross-country
BURBAGE & Easton Royal skipper Tom Wallbridge wants his side to keep their feet on the ground as they try to catch up with sides at the top of the table. Third-placed Burbage notched up their fifth victory in a row as they thrashed Trowbridge
KITTY King is expecting to to catch a glimpse of her ride Persimmon’s potential as a top-level horse at the Barbury Horse Trials, which were getting underway this morning. King, from Lower Stanton St Quinton, was in fine form with her eight-year-old
WORLD Rally Championship leader Sébastien Ogier will appear at the Castle Combe circuit’s annual Rallyday on September 21. Ogier has dominated the 2013 FIA World Rally Championship so far in his Volkswagen Polo R WRC, taking his fourth win of the
A BAD case of dropsy did for Wootton Bassett against high-flying Urchfont in Division One, as eight catches were spilled in their 14-run defeat at Rylands Way. Skipper Darren Beasant, not involved due to illness but watching from the boundary,
GOATACRE’S run in this year’s National Village Knockout Cup is over after they were lost by one to Ynystawe on Sunday. Chasing 253 to win on home soil after 92 from Andrew Beasley and a stunning, 33-ball 72 not out from Sion Jones had lifted Ynystawe
LUCINDA Fredericks is looking forward to a return to her favourite event – the Barbury Horse Trials which started today – after completing her recovery from a horror fall earlier this year. The 47-year-old Australian Olympic rider, based in Little
Wiltshire Police are still appealing for witnesses to come forward who may have information on Calne man Thomas Edwards. Mr Edwards, 32, of Chapel Street, Derry Hill, was last seen boarding the 11.21pm train to Bristol Temple Meads from Swindon
Teenager Millie Stephens shaved her head to raise more than £1,000 for Cancer Research UK. Millie, 13, of Lidbrook, Calne, was inspired by pop singer Jessie J – a coach on BBC One singing talent show The Voice – who raised money for Comic Relief
TOP-FLIGHT motocross action comes to Rushmead Raceway, in Marshfield, on Sunday with round 6 of the Phoenix Tools Premier Motocross Championships. In the Expert Open class, Luke Hawkins, from Radstock, leads the Championship by 12 points as the
While I dislike all coalitions (and this one is no exception), since the compromises which they demand deliver to the voter something quite different to either party’s manifesto, I nonetheless believe that a small government majority in the House of
Last week’s difficult spending review was sweetened by Liberal Democrat Treasury Minister Danny Alexander announcing £100 billion of spending on roads, railways, homes and other long-term investments that will build a stronger economy. He announced
Last week the Chancellor delivered the details on government spending plans for 2015 where he laid out how the Government will continue to cut the deficit, prioritise investment in infrastructure and ensure fairness for people who work hard and want
Police closed a road in Quemerford just before 11am today after an accident. A collision took place between two vehicles on the A4 by The Crescent and traffic was re-directed towards Blackland and turned around at Lower Compton Bassett. PSCO
RAIN did little to dampen the enthusiasm for two-wheeled travel at the Devizes Cycle on the Green event on June 15. What was the second annual extravaganza organised by Cycle Devizes! was hit by heavy showers in the afternoon that sent spectators
There will be a three-way tussle for the Devizes Town Council seat vacated by mayor elect Jim Gudgeon. As a result of his resignation, days after he was re-elected in May, a by-election will be held on July 18. Three candidates are standing
In answer to a question from North Wiltshire MP James Gray yesterday, the Prime Minister paid particular tribute to the people of Royal Wootton Bassett for their support for our troops. Mr Gray enquired during the Prime Minister’s Commons Statement
Villagers in the Pewsey area flocked to Milton Lilbourne on Saturday to enjoy all the fun of the fair in glorious sunshine. The Wadworth dray horses turned up in all their finery while the dancing poodles of Angela Richens delighted the crowds
The mother of teenager Ben Sporle, whose life was saved by a heart transplant, has shared her story in the hope of encouraging people to join the organ donor list. Kerry Sporle, 39, of Barbel Close, Calne, says life became a waiting game after
ROGER Charlton's Al Kazeem will face six rivals as he goes in search of a third successive victory at the highest level in Saturday's Coral-Eclipse at Sandown. The Beckhampton-trained five-year-old has won his last four races, landing the Jockey
Sounds of soul, folk, blues and indie music will fill the air at the Fieldview Festival near Malmesbury in August. Organisers of the charitable grass-roots festival announced their unique line-up this week, featuring the likes of electro-indie
