THERE was disappointment for Rachel Williams' Welsh relay team as they were disqualified from the 4x200m freestyle relay final at the Commonwealth Games tonight. Melksham swimmer Williams swam the third leg but the Wales quarter picked up a penalty
My husband and I were warmly welcomed when we visited The George Inn at Sandy Lane to see how the pub is faring after its change of ownership. It was taken over in May by Raff Weaver, who is running the pub with her son-in-law Jon Russell and her
CHIPPENHAM Town tasted victory in their first run out of the summer at Hardenhuish Park, with the Bluebirds getting the better of Oxford City this afternoon. Alan Griffin's first half penalty was enough for Mark Collier's side to see off their
A donation will help charity the Bruce Trust offer more holidays for disadvantaged, disabled and elderly people. The trust keeps four purpose-built boats at Great Bedwyn Wharf and was given two LockMaster ratchet windlasses by Hampshire-based Ringmain
Adventurous Devizes man Stuart Foulstone, who escaped with his life after white water rafting in Africa, had another lucky escape when he plunged into a frozen lake while undertaking a dog sled challenge in the Arctic. In the latest incident the
IT may have finished two years ago but the spirit of the London Olympics will live on in and around Malmesbury this summer with local people encouraged to take part in a string of free sports related events. PHEW – Participation, Health, Exercise
DEVIZES golfer Hannah Stradling is hoping to take a big step towards achieving her dream of becoming a professional player when she jets off to begin a scholarship at an American university next month. The 18-year-old, who is captain of the Wiltshire
Mum Deborah Dellar was shocked and surprised to be named one of the top 50 Inspirational Women in Healthcare in England. The 50-year-old, of Winter-bourne Monk- ton, is deputy chief executive and director of strategic development at Uni-versity
TOM Reed was quick to find a silver lining to his Commonwealth Games defeat to England judo teammate Owen Livesey on day two of Glasgow 2014. England continued their dominance on day two by picking up another three golds – including Livesey who
RACHEL Williams' Wales quartet finished fifth in their 4x200m freestyle relay heat at the Commonwealth Games today. Melksham's Williams swam the final leg to help the Welsh girls qualify for this evening's final with a combined time of 8:13:57,
The wife of the late lead singer of band Dave Bishop and the Preachers is hoping to find out more information and get any recordings of the Wiltshire act from when they performed in the 1960s. Jane Hateley, 67, knows her husband Michael, who died
A Chippenham octogenarian was a special guest at the 75th anniversary of the Astoria Cinema. Peter Baker, 85, got to cut the cake at a special screening of the Wizard of Oz, the Judy Garland classic released in 1939, the year the Astoria opened
100 Years Ago. CHIPPENHAM: In connection with the national Brotherhood campaign to every man in England, the Chippenham Men’s Own Brotherhood held its inaugural meeting on Sunday in Blackhouse Field, The Butts, where it has erected seats and a
AS a kid, David Bishop used to travel with dad to Ibrox to support his beloved Glasgow Rangers – now he will get the chance to make a name for himself in the city, writes KEVIN FAHEY. Bishop will step out onto the newly laid track at Hampden Park
Eels raised by pupils in Marlborough were released into the River Kennet last week to mark the end of a two-month project. Students at Preshute, Aldbourne St Michael’s, Ramsbury, and St John’s Academy have been caring for the baby eels, called
CRICKLADE gymnast Laura Halford clinched her third medal of the Commonwealth Games this morning as she finished third in the individual ball final in Glasgow. The 18-year-old, who had already gotten her hands on team silver with Wales and bronze
Fashionista Kerry Isom hopes to add a touch of glamour to Chippenham with the launch of her boutique at the former Dentons hardware shop on Monday. After 60 years in Park Lane, the hardware store closed in June 2013 and the 38-year-old has spent
Children whose art brightened up Marlborough’s High Street during the judging of South West in Bloom have been rewarded for their work. Windows at the empty Rowlands store, which closed in March, were filled with entries to the Marlborough in Bloom
As award follows award, an ice cream parlour and cafe in Rowde knows it has found the winning recipe. The hat-trick of accolades for Rowdey Cow began with a Taste of the West gold award for the cafe and tea rooms category last year, a highly commended
The Wilts and Berks Canal Trust has bought the historic pub The Peterborough Arms, at Dauntsey Lock, from Wadworth Brewery and plans to have it reopen as soon as possible. The canalside pub was closed by the brewery in April 2013 and the Trust
