SNAPPED up by one of the country’s most prominent promoters fresh from becoming a national ABA champion and then being hailed as the new Ricky Hatton – seemingly, the only way was up for Joe Hughes at the beginning of his professional career three
SHELLEY Rudman's search for a first podium finish in the FIBT World Cup season continued as compatriot Lizzy Yarnold claimed her third victory of the season today. 2006 Winter Olympic silver medallist Rudman, from Pewsey, was ninth in Winterberg
Every day is a struggle for mum Niki Connor, whose six-year-old son died as they walked to school in March 2011, but a charity set up in his memory is helping to give purpose to her life. Mrs Connor, 39, of White Horse Way, Devizes, said: “Having
Apprentices who helped transform an old shed at St Nicholas School, Chippen-ham, into a summer house have won a national award in recognition of their work. Nine teenagers employed by Redrow were presented with the trophy by Deputy Prime Minister
A LITTLE-known organisation in Wiltshire has been doing its bit to enhance the environment by planting trees. Since it was founded 15 years ago, Wiltshire Tree People has planted hundreds, if not thousands, of trees. It was founded by Bishop
Youngsters at St Nicholas School in Chippenham have been helped in their aim to build a new playground after receiving more than £19,500 from housebuilder Persimmon Homes. The Malmesbury Road school, which educates pupils with severe, complex or
JUST over a year ago former Chippenham schoolgirl Gabrielle Aplin was spending her time writing her own songs and hoping for a full-time career in music. Her big break came when she auditioned to sing the song to accompany the John Lewis Christmas
GETTING all of your homework handed in on time can be a challenge for most 17-year-olds – and most 17-year-olds aren’t busy maintaining a blossoming career as one of the country’s top young showjumpers. Wiltshire showjumping sensation Jessica Mendoza
AN innovative programme that helps war veterans gain qualifications and jobs in the art of bookbinding has trained 74 ex-servicemen since it started earlier this year. Work began to set up Woodborough charity The Wiltshire Barn Project in September
Teenage artist Xavier Pye set out to open the eyes of primary school children in his area after his younger sister said she had never heard of Sir Winston Churchill. Xavier, 15, from Little Cheverell, a pupil at Bedales independent school in Petersfield
CECIL the cat was a sorry sight when he was brought to Cat Rescue of Chippenham in a filthy and skinny state. But the moggy was nursed back to health and fitness by the dedicated band of volunteers organised by cat lover Jean Gilbert. Cecil
CHIPPENHAM Town's clash meeting with St Neots Town this afternoon has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. The Bluebirds, who also saw their trip to Hungerford on New Year's Day fall foul of the wet weather, have suffered their first Hardenhuish
Devizes baker Giovanni Campanella is to compete in a new series of ITV’s search for the best independent bakery in the country. He will make his appearance in Britain’s Best Bakery on January 16 from 4-5pm when he is shown taking on two other bread
Ie a loved one goes missing you can rest assured that a dedicated group of volunteers in Wiltshire will do all it can to locate them. Wiltshire Search and Rescue (WILSAR) has 50 volunteers who assist the police with searching for missing people
