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  • Potterne through to WG Parr Trophy final

    WG PARR TROPHY: With the weather causing huge disruption to the fixture programme of the Robson Taylor, Chippenham Sunday League, it was no surprise that the Westernsport Trophies sponsored WG Parr Trophy semi-final matches were also hit. With April's

  • Fire chief hits out at motorists

    A WILTSHIRE fire chief said someone will lose their life if drivers continue to ignore road closures in times of flooding. Steve Williams issued the stark warning after a string of flood-related incidents in the county today, following a night of heavy

  • Pedestrian hurt in crash

    A PEDESTRIAN has suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car. Police and paramedics were alerted after a man was hit by a blue BMW cabriolet in Sambourne Road, Warminster, about 11.07am this morning. The accident happened close to the junction

  • Your chance to take up croquet

    Bath Croquet Club are looking to recruit new players of all ages to take up the sport in 2008. A beginner's course of six two-hour lessons starts at 9:45am on Saturday April 5. The course costs £25 and this is deducted from the first year's subscription

  • Museum painting mystery solved

    THE mystery surround a painting of a woman showing off her wedding ring in Trowbridge Museum appears to have been solved. After years of puzzling staff, Trowbridge Museum now thinks that they know who the painter of their mystery lady is. It was a member

  • Fun day to mark 15th anniversary

    TIDDLERS mother and toddler group is celebrating its 15th anniversary in August with a family fun day. The group, which meets at the Labour Club, Haynes Road, Westbury, relies on fundraising events to pay for new equipment and toys, which keep the club

  • Tribute acts take centre stage

    ROBBIE Williams, Kylie Minogue and Tom Jones will all be performing at the Trowbridge Community Spotlight and Veteran's Weekend - in their tribute act form. Singers who make a living by impersonating the celebrities have been booked up to entertain crowds

  • Referee's required

    Training Course for Football Referees The West Wilts Referees' Society will be conducting a course for new Football Referees commencing Wednesday March 26 at Wesley Road Methodist Church Hall at 7.00 pm. To book a place, please contact Phil Senior

  • Auditions date for Wiltshire's military band

    FOR the first time in its history The Band of The Prince of Wales's Division, Wiltshire's only military band, will be auditioning on April 7/8. The auditions will be held at the world famous Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, in Twickenham

  • Hundreds set for Sport Relief mile

    HUNDREDS of people are expected to take part in a Sport Relief event being held in Chippenham today. More than 200 have already signed up for the official Chippenham one-mile at the Sports Club in Bristol Road and organisers hope even more turn up this

  • Gingell praises team after run is ended

    CORSHAM Town manager Mel Gingell has paid tribute to his players after their 23-match unbeaten run was ended at Bideford. The Devon side thrashed Gingell's team 5-1 at the Sports Ground to subject them to only their third defeat of the season. Gingell's

  • Harvey impressed by newcomers

    CHIPPENHAM Town skipper Iain Harvey has been impressed with boss Adie Mings' new signings, midfielder Matt Groves and forward Gary Funnell. Harvey said: "They both did really well last Saturday. They came in and they slotted straight in. "Fair play

  • Surprise comeback for Castle Combe legend

    Castle Combe racing legend Bob Higgins will compete against his two sons in the Melton Concrete Products Formula Ford 1600 Championship this year after making a surprise comeback. Higgins, 58, who has won the Formula Ford Championship four times and

  • Lardner praises loan signing Hopper

    CALNE Town boss Robbie Lardner paid tribute to Luke Hopper, who has joined the Bremhill View club from Southern League neighbours Chippenham Town on loan for a month for the second time this season. Lardner said: "He's a class act and he always played

  • Devizes club wins GolfMark award

    The North Wilts Golf Club near Devizes, has been awarded GolfMark accreditation (high achiever) demonstrating their hard work and dedication to both junior and beginners' golf. The English Golf Union and English Women's Golf Association developed