Archive - Thursday, 18 April 2019

Paedophile solicitor and youth group leader jailed for more than eight years
A RESPECTED solicitor who defended paedophiles in court has been jailed for more than eight years for sexual assaults on young girls and boys from a church youth group three decades ago.
Rewilding land hot topic at nature-lovers' dinner
FOLLOWING some lovely sunny days, the weather over the last week has been cold and miserable. It was overcast for most of the time , sometimes with fog to start the days and temperatures plummeting overnight to give quite sharp ground frosts. The…
Corsham stops for the filming of Agatha Raisin, the TV sleuth
A SLEUTH was at work in Corsham this week on the trail of a crime as filming took place for a new television series of Agatha Raisin.
Denise Plummer's Farming Column
IT'S been a generally brighter week than the one before, but still rather chilly. There was a day mid-week which was particularly awful, dull, damp and a biting wind. It was the only day with rainfall, which only amounted to 6mm here on Manor Farm. The…
Film review: Wild Rose (15)
WILD ROSE (15)
Moore Moss Rutter band to play the Pound in Corsham
THE Pound Arts Centre in Corsham is the venue for the Moore Moss Rutter band on Saturday 27 April, 8pm.
Eco trader joins appeal to beat period poverty
MARLBOROUGH shopkeeper Hayley Lambert who is doing her bit to save the planet by opening a zero waste store is now backing an appeal for donations of plastic-free period products.
Eagle-eyed member of the public spots man pointing imitation firearm from a car in Chippenham
AN imitation firearm found in Chippenham is at the centre of a police investigation after an eagle-eyed member of the public contacted the force.
Thieves dump stolen trailer on the M4 after they crash their car and flee the scene
THIEVES fled the scene of an accident on the motorway on Sunday evening when they crashed their car pulling a stolen trailer.
'Best friends' celebrate their Diamond Wedding anniversary in a relationship that began on the day the King died
FOR Val and Rod Sperring it has been a lifelong relationship as best friends as they prepare to celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary.
BOWLS: Clarrie ladies fall short in national quest
CLARRIE Dunbar ladies side missed out on securing a first-ever national team championship title for the Standerwick club.
CYCLING: Wiltshire soldier set for first season of national competitions
A WILTSHIRE-BASED soldier who has recently returned from a cycling training camp in South Africa is about to compete in his first race season representing the British Army.
Machete attack case in Chippenham: police make arrest
A BRISTOL man aged 30 has been arrested on suspicion of grevious bodily harm with intent following a machete attack in Chippenham.
Weekend toll of car crashes keeps emergency services busy in Wiltshire
EMERGENCY services were kept busy last weekend after a car crash blocked the main road at Sherston and in a separate incident a hit a house near Chippenham.
Jean FEENEY
FEENEY Jean (née Jean Brown) Passed away peacefully on 13th April 2019. Beloved Wife of the late Maurice, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Funeral service on Monday 29th April 10.45am at West Wiltshire Crematorium, Semington. Family flowers…
Alexander McDOUGALL
McDOUGALL Alexander (Sandy) 19-04-2017 Dearly loved and missed Husband, Father and Grandfather Love Pam and all the Family xxx
Ann HONOUR
HONOUR Ann 18/4/17 Loved, missed & thought of every day Tracey, Mark, Aimee & family xxx
Diane KINNARD
Kinnard Diane Margaret 22nd April 2018 Missing and thinking of my dear friend of 28 years. Forever in my thoughts. Love Karen, your fellow OCD warrior xxx.
Roderick and Valerie SPERRIING
Roderick and Valerie SPERRING Diamond Wedding Anniversary Mum and Dad HAPPY 60th ANNIVERSARY 18th April 2019 Lots of love from all the family.
Glyn EVANS
EVANS Glyn Maureen and family would like to thank everyone who came to Glyn's funeral, for all the help received, cards, messages of condolence and support. Your kindness has been overwhelming. Thank you
Alan WEBB
WEBB Alan 20-04-1959 Thinking of you on your Birthday Alan But that is nothing new For no day dawns and no day ends Without a thought of you Love Julie, Jenny and Ian xx
Andrea KNIGHT
KNIGHT Andrea Passed away at home on 4th April, aged 75 years. Will be sorely missed by all family and friends. Funeral service to take place on Thursday 25th April 2019, West Wiltshire Crematorium, Semington at 10.00am. Family flowers only, donations…
Diana Minshell
MINSHELL Diana Passed away after a very short illness on Friday 12 April 2019, her cremation will take place at the West Wiltshire Crematorium, Devizes Road, Semington BA14 6HL at 14.30 on Tuesday 23 April, no flowers please, if you would like to make a…
Peter GOSLING
GOSLING Peter Alfred On 8th April 2019, at Great Western Hospital, Swindon, aged 94 years, of Great Somerford. Father of David and Sue, father in law to Imelda and Richard, brother to Jack. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Jessica and…
Janice COOPER
COOPER Janice Irene Passed away peacefully on 30th March 2019 at Brendoncare, Froxfield aged 72 years. Jan will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her family, friends and everyone in the world of vintage aviation. A service to celebrate her life…
Frank MORRIS
MORRIS Frank Howard Of Chippenham, passed away peacefully on the 27th March 2019, aged 86 years. Funeral service at London Road Cemetery Chapel, Chippenham on Tuesday 23rd April at 12 Noon. No flowers by request please. Donations in memory of Frank for…
Bridget BIRD
BIRD Bridget Mary née Duck Suddenly on 12th April 2019, aged 67 years. Dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service to take place on Wednesday 24th April, 1.30pm at St Mary's church, Calne followed by private family…
Frederick Chivers
CHIVERS Frederick "Fred" Thomas Sadly on Sunday 7th April 2019 at Kingston House Care Home, aged 96. Much loved by his family and friends. Fred's funeral service will be held at Yatesbury Church on Wednesday 24th April at 11.00am for a celebration of…
Ian KINGE
KINGE Ian Gilbert Sadly passed away at Royal United Hospital, Bath on 8th April aged 74 years. Will be dearly missed by his beloved wife Jane, children Annie and Chris, all family and friends. Funeral service to take place at St Jame's Church, Cherhill…
Nicola Grist
GRIST Nicola Patricia Died peacefully in her sleep at Prospect Hospice having lost her fight with cancer on 6th April 2019, aged 55 years. Beloved wife and mother, we commend her to the Lord. Her funeral service will be at 11am on Wednesday 24th…
Ray STRONG
STRONG Ray Passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on 10th April 2019. Beloved wife of "Big Ray" much loved mum of Christopher and Nicola, a dearly loved nan and great nan who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.…

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Paedophile solicitor and youth group leader jailed for more than eight years

Rewilding land hot topic at nature-lovers' dinner

Corsham stops for the filming of Agatha Raisin, the TV sleuth

Denise Plummer's Farming Column

Film review: Wild Rose (15)

Moore Moss Rutter band to play the Pound in Corsham

Eco trader joins appeal to beat period poverty

Eagle-eyed member of the public spots man pointing imitation firearm from a car in Chippenham

Thieves dump stolen trailer on the M4 after they crash their car and flee the scene

'Best friends' celebrate their Diamond Wedding anniversary in a relationship that began on the day the King died

BOWLS: Clarrie ladies fall short in national quest

CYCLING: Wiltshire soldier set for first season of national competitions

Machete attack case in Chippenham: police make arrest

Weekend toll of car crashes keeps emergency services busy in Wiltshire

Jean FEENEY

Alexander McDOUGALL

Ann HONOUR

Diane KINNARD

Roderick and Valerie SPERRIING

Glyn EVANS

Alan WEBB

Andrea KNIGHT

Diana Minshell

Peter GOSLING

Janice COOPER

Frank MORRIS

Bridget BIRD

Frederick Chivers

Ian KINGE

Nicola Grist

Ray STRONG