RESIDENTS are being encouraged to get fitter by taking part in an Olympic challenge event organised by Wiltshire Council and NHS Wiltshire. To celebrate the Olympic torch spending four days in the county, health bosses want people to take part in the
Unsung heroes of Corsham have been honoured at the town council’s annual Community Awards. The event, at the town hall, salutes those who improve Corsham, giving something back to the community. Chris Hyde, of Corsham Sea Scouts, received the neighbourhood
Masked knife-wielding youths targeted a deserted petrol station in the hope of a bumper payout but came away empty-handed. Two youngsters, thought to be aged 16, burst into the Esso garage in High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett at around 9.30pm on Saturday
A driver had to be taken to hospital after falling ill at the wheel of his car in the Market Place, Devizes, on Monday afternoon. Paramedics were called to the centre of town just before 1pm after the man in his 70s suffered a medical emergency in his
Chippenham blood recipient and leukaemia survivor, Joe Pearson, is backing a new campaign to help recruit 1,000 new blood donors in the Bath and Wiltshire area during 2012. Joe, 17, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in December
A racing circuit groundsman who was brain-damaged in a freak work accident has been awarded more than £2 million damages. David Johnson, 63, of Chippenham, suffered severe head injuries when a gust of wind blew him from a lorry which was gathering
BECKHAMPTON trainer Charlton has warned that 2000 Guineas gamble Top Offer will not take his chance in the Newmarket Classic if he is not ready to run in a trial beforehand. The son of Dansili justified plenty of positive vibes when making a most impressive
Eminent historian Lord Asa Briggs fell seriously ill on the eve of giving a fund-raising lecture on behalf of Wiltshire Heritage Museum in Devizes at the weekend. Lord Briggs, 90, was taken by ambulance to Great Western Hospital, Swindon, after he collapsed
A gallery hidden in an idyllic farm in Kington Langley is opening its doors to creative visitors next month. Church Farm is to host a willow-weaving weekend and an art exhibition celebrating animals. The willow-weaving courses on May 5-6 include a light
DEVIZES Town slipped to their 21st league defeat of the season at Nursteed Road on Saturday. Lucas Ward and Ashley Willmott netted for the visiting side. MORE FOOTBALL REPORTS, REACTION & PICTURES IN THURSDAY'S GAZETTE & HERALD
MELKSHAM claimed their 11th win on the trot after coming from two goals down in Somerset. The Conigre side now need just eight points from their final six games to secure promotion to the Premier Division and jost leaders Cadbury Heath tonight. The
Following the addition of 37p to a packet of cigarettes in last week’s Budget, health advisors in Wiltshire are encouraging smokers to quit the habit. NHS Wiltshire’s stop smoking service helped 2,800 people last year to give up. Based on a 20-a-day
PEWSEY Vale slumped to their first defeat in four league matches as Verwood Town sealed promotion to the Premier Division. Michael Haskell, Kristopher Anderton and Charlie Gajic were all on target for the home side MORE SPORTS NEWS IN THURSDAY'S GAZETTE
RICHARD Hannon's Dubawi Gold may have the bet365 Mile at Sandown on April 27 as an aim after being withdrawn before the start of the Dubai Duty Free. The four-year-old picked up an injury after he had been loaded into the stalls but he has done no lasting
MALMESBURY Victoria's struggles at the wrong end of the league table continued as they were beaten at home. Lee Pritchard scored the only goal for the Gloucestershire visitors. MORE FOOTBALL REPORTS, REACTION & PICTURES IN THURSDAY'S
ALEX Green scored either side of half time to secure the spoils for Wootton Bassett in their derby clash, sending Dave Turner's men up to fourth. Cricklade grabbed the lead 11 minutes in when Aaron Webb netted his fifth goal of the campaign. But the
A menu of the last meal served to first class passengers on board the Titanic sold for £76,000 on Saturday. It was the star lot in an auction of memorabilia from the stricken ship, the building of which was completed 100 years ago today.
CALNE shrugged off the loss of the suspended Jordan Roberts and Kyle Ridley to storm to a comfortable away victory. The Lilywhites turned in an assured performance and took the lead after 13 minutes as Portishead failed to deal with a corner
A STEP up to two and a half miles saw Kings Bayonet in a far better light as he collected the Colts & Fillies Club Maiden Hurdle at Ascot in handsome style yesterday. Alan King's chestnut had been placed on his last two starts in ordinary company over
LEICESTERSHIRE rider Sarah Cohen saw off a powerful international challenge to land the Grantham Cup CIC three-star title yesterday. The Belton Horse Trials' showpiece class was led overnight by Membury-based Laura Collett and Rayef, top-10 finishers
Teachers at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Devizes joined their pupils in playing at an end of term recorder concert. Parent Lucy Wain runs two recorder groups at the school for pupils aged six to nine and after she asked her sister, Jenny Scott
