WILTSHIRE were on the brink of wrapping up victory in their opening Unicorns Championship Western Division match of the season after a dominant second day against Oxfordshire at Banbury today. Mike Coles' men, who have yet to taste defeat in either
Seend Cleeve mum Sarah Hill says she is delighted with the success of her series of children’s books featuring a pixie called Posie. Mother-of-three Mrs Hill, 37, has just published the fourth in the series of Whimsy Wood books designed for children
As part of the First World War One commemorations, North Wiltshire MP James Gray visited three graveyards to see some of the war graves of Wiltshire residents who fell in the First and Second World Wars. Mr Gray met Andy Knowlson of the Commonwealth
A memorial garden for Finlay Connor, at his Pewsey school, has been blessed by the Bishop of Ramsbury. Finlay, six, died when he was hit by a bus as he walked to Woodborough Primary School with his mother, in March 2011. The school decided
The westbound M4 at junction 17, near Chippenham, has been reopened following a double fatal road traffic collision earlier today. It had been closed this morning following the incident at junction 17 at Chippenham shortly after 4.30am. Two
Rail fan Philip Kelley has published his latest book about the Swiss railways. Mr Kelley, 85, of Potterne, has visited Switzerland regularly since 1954 and his book includes 420 photos, many of them his, and charts the history of the Swiss railways
JORDAN Smith (Bowood G&CC, Wiltshire) faces a tough task in defence of the Brabazon Trophy he won last year when the English Men’s Open Strokeplay Championship takes place at Seaton Carew Golf Club in County Durham on June 25-28. Amateur Smith
Around 12,000 people enjoyed a sunny day out at Bowood’s annual dog show this weekend, a record number compared to last year’s event. Thousands of dogs paraded on the lawns of Lord and Lady Lansdowne’s stately home, from miniature Chihuahuas and
Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service is finalising its contingency plans to deal with further strikes by firefighters. The Fire Brigades’ Union (FBU) has announced that, as part of its on-going national dispute with the Government over pension reforms
Fears that some places could see flooding and an entire month's rainfall in just one hour last week turned out to be misplaced, with Wiltshire spared the worst as summer storms swept the country. Today a yellow "be aware" weather warning was issued
Wiltshire Police have arrested a man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a double fatal road traffic collision on the M4 earlier this morning. The collision occurred shortly after 4.30am this morning between a lorry and
Embers of Devizes Bowls Club will be on target for our Give Us A Chance Appeal after ladies’ captain Rosemary Keen chose Devizes Opportunity Centre as her charity of the year. Mrs Keen said: “I am very keen to support charities which help children
Volunteers are needed to help man stalls at the Worton Family Fun Day on July 26, which will raise money for our Give Us A Chance appeal. Opportunity Centre manager Betty Newman said: “This is promising to be a fantastic fun filled day with lots
The Blockheads were dragged into the light on the tattered coat tails of punk but always owed a greater debt to Steely Dan than the Sex Pistols. Fronted by arch maverick Ian Dury, it was the rhythmic powerhouse of Chas Jankel (guitar/keyboards)
Business owners affected by the closure of the Dauntsey Lock Bridge petitioned a senior member of the House of Lords on issue of compensation. The bridge was shut by Network Rail on May 8, for work to provide an electric rail service from London
WILTSHIRE ended day one of their opening Unicorns Championship Western Division clash against Oxfordshire in a strong position at Banbury yesterday. Mike Coles' men, already through to the quarter finals of the Unicorns Knockout Trophy and unbeaten
BECKHAMPTON trainer Roger Charlton has nominated two targets in Ireland for his smart mare Thistle Bird. Kept in training as a six-year-old with the aim of securing an elusive Group One win, she showed she retains all her ability by securing back-to-back
Wallis Simpson had no intentions of marrying Edward VIII and expected to return to her divorced husband, Ernest, according to her biographer Anne Sebba. An audience in the Assembly Room at the town hall on Saturday afternoon heard from Ms Sebba
CRICKLADE'S Welsh champion Laura Halford has been included in Wales' team for the Commonwealth Games this summer. The 18 year old will be one of thre Welsh gymnasts vying for medals in Glasgow, in the individual hoop, ball, club and ribbon disciplines
One of the world’s best-selling authors was virtually illiterate before joining the Army, an audience at Devizes Festival heard on Saturday evening. Former SAS soldier Andy McNab held his audience spellbound at the Corn Exchange with a brief resume
The first long barrow to be built for 5,000 years is now taking shape in the Pewsey Vale. The unusual burial feature – on Tim Daw’s farm at Cannings Cross, All Cannings – will store cremated human remains. It has been inspired by burial tombs
CHIPPENHAM tonight unveiled their new coaching team as they aim to bounce back from their relegation from National Three South West last season. The new line-up includes Cardiff Blues skills coach Andi Kyriacou and Bath Rugby academy coach Jack
THE Wiltshire derbies in the Wadworth 6X West of England League's Glos/Wilts Division both went the way of the home sides, Biddestone and Chippenham, against Westbury and Warminster respectively. Dwaine Perry struck 73 in Biddestone's 181-5 against
Drivers are being warned to avoid the M4 junction 17 at Chippenham after a double fatal collision closed the motorway in the westbound direction this morning. The outside lane of the eastbound carriageway is also closed. The crash, involving
WILTSHIRE lost out to Somerset in their opening Inter-County team matchplay fixture at South West Week at Royal Devon GC yesterday. Pete Bicknell's side were defeated 8.25-5.75 in the first of their five matches taking place this week. Wiltshire
Exploiting digital technology to improve your business is the theme of this year’s Wiltshire Business Expo event, which will feature inspirational speakers and more than 100 exhibitors. The Wiltshire Business Expo 2014 is part of Wiltshire Council
Hugh Pym, the BBC’s chief economics correspondent, was the special guest when Malmesbury’s MetaMetrics opened new offices and celebrated its expansion. The man from the Beeb joined in a round-table debate attended by local business leaders and
Aldbourne Youth Council’s Community Junction project has been given the royal seal of approval after receiving the Prince of Wales Award of Honour. Founding trustee Andy Devey and seven youngsters received the accolade, which recognises sustainable
The M4 westbound is closed at Chippenham after an accident involving two vehicles. Police are warning drivers to stay away from the area as traffic is backing up along the A350 into Chippenham and causing severe delays.
A Wessex Business Women's Networking Luncheon will take place at Marlborough Golf Club on Tuesday, June 17, from 12.30pm to 2pm. Tickets cost £20 for members and £41 for non-members and are available from www.eventbrite.co.uk
Serving breakfast with Santa has earned Devizes Fire Station a Heart of the Community award. The new award – given out by Wiltshire Fire and Rescue on Tuesday – rewards outstanding community involvement. The station has been holding its festive
More than 20 million meals were given out to people at risk of going hungry in Britain last year, with the Government's welfare reforms "a driver of food poverty", a report by major charities has found. The principle of a social security system
