This autumn, the Woodland Trust is sending out more than half a million free trees to be planted in winter. Anyone who missed out this time can still apply for packs before January 9 to be delivered in spring, to make their schools, neighbourhoods
POTTERNE have announced the signing of former Gloucestershire ace Ed Young ahead of their Wadworth 6X West of England Premier Two campaign next summer. The villagers, who were dramatically promoted as champions from the Glos/Wilts Division earlier
Esso garage worker Dewi Jones lasted 14 hours in a bath of cold baked beans, helping to raise more than £1,200 for Children in Need. Mr Jones had to cosy up with hot water bottles in the bean bath to stop shivering on Friday at On the run Esso
A bodybuilder who sold weak cocaine to other gym users so they could train for longer has been jailed for two years and 10 months. Although Ross Fleming only had small amounts of the drug when police raided his home, he had vast quantities of cutting
A man is to face trial accused of carrying out a series of sex offences over the New Year period. Stuart Roderick is said to have committed four sexual assaults in the lead up to Tuesday January 2 this year. The 38-year-old pleaded not guilty
BARBURY Castle trainer Alan King will continue the Hennessy Gold Cup preparations of Invictus with a racecourse gallop at Newbury this week - but believes his charge offers no value in the ante-post betting. The 7-1 favourite fits the bill in terms
A 20-year-old Chippenham woman who was seriously injured in a collision on Saturday morning is said by police to still be in a critical condition. The woman, who was wearing professional running gear and an ipod, was crossing the road at the Bridge
Former RAF sergeant Dean Faulkner who repeatedly raped a girl and sexually abused two other children has been jailed for 20 years. Faulkner first coerced and then threatened the youngsters as he satisfied his 'own perverted sexual desires'.
Tips for winter driving have been issued by Chippenham Volvo dealership M R G, at Methuen Park. Neil Smedley, dealer principal, said: "A lot of motorists will undertake journeys in snowy and icy conditions this winter and are often not aware of
The charity Carbon Monoxide Awareness is holding its eighth National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week from Monday 18 November. The group supports the many victims of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, their families and friends, and campaigns for greater
The Wiltshire Community Foundation today launches its Surviving Winter 2013 appeal. The campaign, now in its third year, is calling for people to donate their Winter Fuel Payment, if they are able, or whatever they can to help the elderly and vulnerable
Stonehenge Campsite, where summer solstice festivals and pagan weddings are among the attractions, is one of Southern England's greenest places to stay, says botanist David Bellamy. The camping park, which also provides 'glamping pods', has scooped
A man who is accused of sexual assault and burglary with intent to commit a sex offence has been remanded in custody by a judge. Matthew Robinson is said to have committed the two alleged offences in Chippenham on Saturday October 19. No charges
BARBURY Castle trainer Alan King was ‘encouraged’ with Godsmejudge’s comeback at Cheltenham on Saturday. The Scottish Grand National winner was looking good for victory under Swindon jockey Wayne Hutchinson in the Murphy Group Handicap Chase two
A man who admitted abusing an 11-year-old boy has been ordered to register as a sex offender. Ashley Glendale appeared at Swindon Crown Court on Friday when he pleaded guilty to sexually touching a child. The 58-year-old admitted he molested
Devizes Floral Art Club's our annual open meeting is a Christmas floral extravaganza on Wednesday, November 20, in Devizes School Hall at 7.30pm (doors open at 6.30pm). National flower demonstrator Elizabeth Graham will give a presentation entitled
Film makers from all over Wiltshire are being invited to submit their work for the first Devizes Film Festival, which will take place next June. It is being organised in conjunction with Devizes Festival. One of the organisers, Paul Chapman
TOOLSTATION LEAGUE secretary Ken Clarke will stand down from the post at the end of the current season, after 14 campaigns in the role. Clarke, from Chippenham, will step aside when the season concludes in May. A league statement said: “Mr
