CHIPPENHAM Town slipped to a fourth successive defeat on the road tonight as they were edged out at mid-table Arlesey. Mark Collier'e Bluebirds, who beat Burnham 2-1 at Hardenhuish Park last weekend, fell to an early goal in Bedfordshire, with
Golfers are in for the chance to scoop a signed driver from PGA Tour golfer Justin Rose as well as playing alongside a European Tour professional at a charity golf day near Malmesbury on March 21. Paul Sparrowhawk has a few team spaces available
MARLBOROUGH emphatically buried their disappointment at missing out on a possible Twickenham final by storming to the brink of the Dorset & Wilts Two North title. It was the second time this season that the Common side, beaten 44-0 in the South
PEWSEY claim the best win of a difficult season with a deluge of second-half points. With Vale’s pitches waterlogged, the match was switched to Swindon with Pewsey’s attack speed eventually proving the difference after a tight forwards battle.
DEVIZES bounced back from the previous week’s home defeat by Maidenhead to maintain their bid for a superb fourth-placed finish in their debut South West One East season. The home side started well, dominating the scrum and Rory Brown kicked the
Chippenham town centre was buzzing for pancake races today, with a record number of 86 competitors. A large crowd lining the High Street saw the coveted new business cup go to 24-7 Staffing, to the delight of director Melody Thompson who jumped
MINETY put in a barnstorming second-half performance to turn a 12-point deficit into an emphatic win over their visitors and reclaim top spot in Dorset & Wilts One North. Weeks of rain produced a slippery playing surface but with a superior
A car collided with a bus shelter on the A361 on Sunday afternoon after spinning out of control on the Beckhampton roundabout. Police attended the scene at 3.16pm and gave safety advice to the male driver of the grey Peugeot 106, who was not injured
CHIPPENHAM’S hopes of beating the National Three South West drop took a turn for the worst as they were thumped at second-placed Bracknell. The Allington Field side slipped a place in the standings to second bottom and with three expected to go
Devizes celebrated Shrove Tuesday in the traditional way with pancake races in the Market Place. For the seventh year running, Age UK Wiltshire organised the event with town mayor Pete Smith sending off teams entered by local businesses along the
CORSHAM Town's trip to promotion-chasers Shepton Mallet tonight has been postponed. Trevor Rawlings' side beatn Cribbs 3-1 last weekend but have been denied the opportunity to claim another scalp after their visit to Somerset was called off due
A drink-driver who claimed he was not over the limit has had his appeal thrown out by a judge after he repeatedly failed to turn up at court. Jaroslaw Schimera, 28, claimed he had a sample of blood taken by the police examined and it showed he
Police in Calne are appealing for information after jewellery was taken during a daytime burglary in Calne. Access was gained to a home in Wessington Park during the late afternoon of Tuesday, February 18, and a number of items were taken.
Prosecutors have dropped the case against a woman who was charged with going to a dogging site with a child. Louise Jones, 41, whose husband Michael Gwyther was jailed for life in 2012 for series of sex offences, was due to face trial on the matter
Police have appealed for help to identify a man after a charity box was stolen from a bookmakers in Chippenham. At around 11am on Tuesday, February 18, a man entered Coral bookmakers in New Road and picked up each charity box before leaving with
Wiltshire councillor Laura Mayes has doubled her fundraising target for the Gazette’s appeal for Devizes Opportunity Centre. Coun Mayes, of Roundway, took part in the Bath Half Marathon on Sunday and had set herself a target of £500 but she has
Police officer Emma Brown had a helping hand from her two sergeants for her headshave to help Macmillan Cancer Support. Miss Brown, 39, of Marlborough, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in January and vowed to shave her head to show solidarity
IN-FORM Melksham Town are up to sixth in the Toolstation League Premier Division after a putting Hengrove Athletic to the sword last night. Darren Perrin's men, who also put six goals past Bridport nine days ago, hit the goal trail again at the
FORMER Barbury Castle stablemates Crystal D’Ainay and Blazing Bailey will be reunited in the Openign Day Parade at next week's Cheltenham Festival. The duo, who were trained by Barbury Castle trainer Alan King, are both graduates of the charity
St George & the Dragon is one of the most popular seasonal ales brewed by Wadworth, usually appearing in pubs in the lead up to St George’s day in April. But this year it is the pubs in time to enjoy a pint while cheering on England in the
Peter Smith is retiring next month after running Sutton Benger Post Office for nearly 30 years and the village hall committee is organising a party. It will take place on March 28, at 7.30pm to thank him for 'a job well done' and for his support
