RICHARD Hughes said he was "over the moon" after the on-song rider secured a remarkable 10,168-1 seven-timer at Windsor on Monday. The Wiltshire-based champion jockey-elect gave a hint of what was to come when he won the first two races on the
The Devizes-based Kennet and Avon Canal Trust, which is responsible for much of the waterway’s 87 miles of historic buildings and artefacts, has appointed a new chairman to take over at the end of the year. Rob Dean, who is an existing trustee,
Mayor of Marlborough Edwina Fogg led a party of town councillors and town council staff at the funeral on Friday of town clerk Derek Wolfe, who died suddenly on September 24. The funeral of Mr Wolfe, 58, was held in his home town of Axminster in
WILTSHIRE trainer Richard Hannon has confirmed Group one-winning filly Sky Lantern will go to America to challenge for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf next month. The two-year-old grey won the Moyglare Stud Stakes at the Curragh in good
All 250 seats for the charity preview showing of the new James Bond film, Skyfall, on October 25 have been sold. Fundraiser Lavinia Postlethwaite, from Allington, near Devizes, said she was delighted that the sneak peek of the film, which goes
Six charges against Burbage couple Carol Pepper and Sean Atkinson brought by the RSPCA under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 were put back by magistrates in Salisbury. The case was put back until Wednesday because there was no suitably trained JP available
Farmer Denise Plummer advised dog owners to let their pets off the lead if they are approached by cows while walking in fields. She was commenting following the death on Thursday of 68-year-old Sandra Wiltshire who was trampled by cows as she walked
RICHARD Fey is getting ready to fill in between the sticks for Chippenham Town when they face Conference North opponents Gloucester City in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup next weekend. With teenage starlet Conor Thompson joining Torquay
CALNE Town's FA Vase run was brought to an end last weekend as they were knocked out in the first round proper by Longwell Green Sports. Jeff Roberts and Drew Youngsam's side, who are currently fourth in the Toolstation League First Division, are
CORSHAM Town hit the goal trail as they hammered Wiltshire League opponents Sks Blyskawica in the Wiltshire Senior Cup last weekend. Dan King netted twice while Liam Brown, Ross Lye, Nathan Phillimore and Ryan Tyrell also found the target.
DEVIZES Town avoided an upset as they got the better of Wiltshire League outfit Marlborough Town in the Wiltshire Senior Cup last weekend. Mark Love's side ran out comfortable winners at Nursteed Road and are in action again on Tuesday evening
PEWSEY Vale are into the second round of the Wiltshire Senior Cup after a comfortable victory over Wiltshire League outfit Ludgershall Sports. Luke Enderby, Ricky Franklin and Michael Martin got the goals for Lewis Taylor's men. Vale travel
Photos of twinning visits to Mayenne, Devizes’ twin town in France, are being sought. Next year, Devizes and District Twinning Association will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its link with Mayenne and wants to present a book of photos and memories
WOOTTON Bassett Town made it through to the second round of the Wiltshire Senior Cup in style as they thrashed New College Swindon. Shaun Terry netted a hat-trick, Mark Barnes netted twice and Jack Ellis and Matt Bown were both also on the scoresheet
RCUK Shared Services Centre Ltd (the SSC) is looking to recruit to more than 40 new posts based at its Swindon offices. The company is looking for Oracle technical experts as well as experienced HR and finance professionals. Staff from the
MALMESBURY Victoria suffered derby defeat last weekend as they were knocked out of the Wiltshire Senior Cup by local rivals Cricklade Town. Two goals from Jack Allan and a Ben Carter strike were enough to see off Simon Winstone's men. The Vics
Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was set on fire in Devizes. The incident happened around 2am on Sunday, October 7 while the car was parked on a driveway of a house at Eastfield Cottages, London Road. The car, a blue
Up to 200 jobs will be created in Upavon, near Pewsey, by Capita and the Army Recruiting Group. The jobs will be at the National Recruiting Centre, which will be the hub for Capita’s Army recruiting and customer contact teams. Capita, which
Wessex Chambers of Commerce have unveiled a new support package which aims to helps small businesses in the region expand. To mark the announcement they will hold a series of events across Wiltshire allowing companies to find out more. The
A crack cocaine dealer has been told by a judge he is the 'one in a hundred' who doesn't have to serve a jail term for peddling the drug. Timoy Graham was caught with 38 wraps when police launched a raid at the house in Chippenham where he was
Calne schoolgirls joined stars of sport, art and entertainment on an all-female takeover of the EDF Energy London Eye to mark the first ever International Day of the Girl. Led by Southbank Centre and global charity Plan UK, the speed-mentoring
Self-confessed fans of all things spooky, Rachel Sims and Craig Gillespie, are planning a Halloween-style wedding at the end of the month. The couple, of Keepers Road, Devizes, met through the internet and soon found they had a lot in common.
