STEPHANIE Millward (S9) secured her second medal of the British Gas International Meet in Manchester today. The Box Paralympian won the multi-classification 50m freestyle with 894 points (30.15). Hannah Russell (S12) won her second silver medal
Communities across Wiltshire will have the chance to remember fallen soldiers at the First World War Commemoration Event in Tidworth next month. Each fallen soldier will be represented on a named cross placed on a wall of remembrance, which will
Langley Burrell’s annual village fete takes place on Saturday to raise money for the village hall and St Peter’s Church. The event is held in the village hall from noon to 3.30pm, with a dog show, bands, barbecue, bouncy castle, hoopla, bric-a-brac
A new residential estate could soon be built south of Corsham, after plans for 64 new homes off Potley Road were submitted to Wiltshire Council. The 2.99 hectare site surrounds Potley House, and borders the Leafield Industrial Estate. It would
Devizes Jubilee Morris is hosting a day of dancing to celebrate its second birthday. On Sunday the group will be joined by friends to bring English folk dance to the streets. The local side will be joined by Hips and Haws ladies and Chippenham
Wiltshire Shooting Centre is holding an open day on Sunday. The centre, in the former railway tunnel at The Ranges next to Station Road Car Park, Devizes, is currently in the middle of an investment programme and is inviting the public to see the
International hairdresser Paul Lanfear has died of heart failure aged 65. Born in Marlborough on January 26, 1949, he was the only child of Gwen and Les Lanfear. He went to school in Marlborough and was a keen horse rider and member of the
Town criers from across the country had plenty to shout about at Calne’s fifth bellowing competition on Sunday, as sunny weather boosted spectator numbers. The 14 contestants, in full regalia, made their speeches to the public and town councillors
Former Gazette correspondent and poet Pam Carder, who became known as the Pam Ayres of Pewsey, has died suddenly at the age of 81. Mrs Carder, whose husband Alex was chairman of Pewsey Parish Council for eight years, died on May 24, a week after
WILTSHIRE winter sports stars such as Shelley Rudman, John Jackson and Paula Walker are on target to set new medal records in Pyeongchang in 2018 after seeing their funding levels more than doubled by UK Sport. Eight sports will benefit from just
A recovering Corsham heroin user stole DVDs to fund her habit, a court has heard. Emma Rose Chapman, 22, of Beechfield Road, appeared before magistrates in Chippenham last Thursday and admitted stealing £94.94 worth of DVDs from Sainsbury’s in
The classic car collection of Nick Mason was the main attraction when the Pink Floyd drummer opened the gates to his Corsham home. More than 2,500 people toured the gardens at Middle-wick House as part of a charity weekend supporting the Wiltshire
Returning troops of Colerne’s 21st Signal Regiment marched through Bath on Tuesday, as the village prepared for its own Armed Forces Day tribute. More than 200 soldiers paraded to mark their safe return from Afghanistan, after a seven-month tour
Buyers of properties on Calne’s new Steeplechase estate have expressed frustration after months without a working phone and internet. Gordon Park moved into York Road with his fiancée Patricia on April 16 after buying his house from Redrow, and
Wessex Water is celebrating its 40th anniversary by launching Sewage Week next week and setting up tours of sewage treatment works. Sewage Week runs from July 2 to 8 across the Wessex Water region and is being held at Chippenham sewage treatment
Thousands of pounds raised at the Concert at the Kings in All Cannings has been distributed. Outside the King's Arms, publican Richard Baulu thanked all those who had been involved in the day of music on May 31 which was headlined by Sir Bob Geldof's
Villagers were astonished after a peaceful Pewsey pub was the scene of a vicious attack late on Saturday when Tom Sharp was struck in the face with a pint glass. Police were called to the Royal Oak, North Street, at midnight on Saturday, shortly
MY injury is just about getting there now and I’m playing my first game back this Saturday – it’s going to be in an academy match against South Wilts at the Ageas Bowl. I feel like a kid at Christmas waiting because I’m looking forward to it a
Eco-friendly businesses and groups enjoyed the opportunity to exchange contacts at Calne’s third Green Day, organised by the town’s environmental network. The event, held at the Town Hall last Saturday, included more than 20 stallholders offering
CHIPPENHAM Town chief Mark Collier is looking forward to getting the preparations for the upcoming Southern League Premier Division under way in earnest as the Bluebirds squad report back for pre-season training tonight. Manager Collier is satisfied
I left Westminster early last Thursday and headed to Monkton Park in Chippenham, where I met the local businesses exhibiting at Wiltshire Council’s Business Expo. One of these was Swindon-based print specialists Inception, who were showing off
Almost every week I visit one of the small and medium-sized businesses in the Devizes constituency to see what they are doing and how I might help them grow. Small businesses (SMEs) are the engine room of the British economy, employing more than
Young skaters have chosen the new design for Calne’s skatepark, alongside Calne Town Council, and hope to see the first stage built by the end of the year. A contract to build it in Station Road has gone to Bristol company Wheelscape Skateparks
I do love the natural cycle of the year – in weather, nature and human activities terms. ‘Blazing June’ has lived up to its name this year, yet the promise of showers for Glastonbury and, no doubt, the Wimbledon final, is very traditional. The
It seems the best and quickest way to achieve celebrity these days is to serve a prison term, then write a book on it. That is the career path of Oxford graduate Howard Marks, who brought his show, Scholar, Smuggler, Prisoner, Scribe, to Devizes
Beach Terrace in Calne will be transformed into a golden beach for this year's summer festival and carnival on Saturday. There will also be free donkey rides will be on offer in Church Street, and a surf simulator will provide some Hawaiian action
Driver Alexandra Shields drove into jogger Katy Turner at The Bridge Centre roundabout, Chippenham in November last year because she didn’t see her until it was too late, an inquest was told. Miss Shields, of Massey Close, Chippenham, was comforted
Fed-up families in Devizes say they are living with the stink caused by a fire that is still smouldering five months after it started. The fire at Wiltshire Waste (Recycling) on the A342 opposite Monument Hill on January 28 involved 400 tonnes
HOLT men have booked their place in the Wiltshire final of the county men’s triples championship and earned the right to represent the Moonraker county in the national championships at Royal Leamington Spa in early August in the triples event.
WILTSHIRE teenager Jessica Mendoza has been selected for Team Fairfax-sponsored Great Britain's squad for the FEI Children, Junior and Young Rider European Jumping Championships in Italy next month. The 18 year old, from Tockenham, will partner
DEFENDING champion Jordan Smith was disappointed with his 72 after the first round of the Brabazon Trophy yesterday. The Bowood player, 21, lies four shots off the pace at Seaton Carew in County Durham in the English Amateur Strokeplay Championship
Friends of Sherston School have scooped a prestigious award for their pop-up day in the village. The Friends were announced as the South of England regional winner in the Community Links category of the PTA-UK Gold Star Awards. The award recognises
