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  • £800m to be spent on military base

    AN £800m project to revolutionise military facilities in Corsham has taken a major step forward. Government Defence Minister Derek Twigg announced today that Inteq is the successful bidder for the project, which will be carried out over the next 25 years

  • Four sent off in fiery battle

    FOUR players were sent off as Trowbridge lost 17-24 to Oldfield Old Boys in a fiery Southern Counties South battle at Green Lane. Trowbridge hooker Matt Dudman and left wing Matthew Dowling were both sentenced to early baths as Trowbridge failed

  • Re-plan your garden now

    AUTUMN is still a colourful time in the garden, what with the leaves beginning to fall from the trees, not to mention the array of flowers and berries. A well-maintained garden can often reach its peak in this season, but this does not mean you can take

  • Ashford unveil latest offerings

    ASHFORD Homes (South Western) Ltd have just released details of their most recent development, at Chapel Close, Southwick. They are reporting very good interest at an early stage having already reserved one plot off plan.' "These homes fit a niche within

  • A Good Year (12A)

    Russell Crowe reunites with Gladiator director Ridley Scott in A Good Year. London-based investment expert Max Skinner (Crowe) moves to Provence to sell a small vineyard he has inherited from his late uncle. Max reluctantly settles into what ultimately

  • All The King’s Men (12A)

    Based on Robert Penn Warren's 1946 Pulitzer prize-winning novel, All the King's Men tells the story of an idealist's rise to power in the world of Louisiana politics and the corruption that leads to his ultimate downfall. Written for the screen, directed

  • Making life interesting

    Adam Hills - Characterful Tuesday, October 31, Swindon Arts Centre. Triple Perrier Award nominated Australian comedian Adam Hills, takes to the road this autumn with his total sell-out show from The Edinburgh Fringe, Characterful. Characterful is

  • Clowning around

    Ruby and the Big Top Thursday, November 2, Arc Theatre, Trowbridge Be whisked back in time to the mysterious world of 1930's circus life with Bea Theatre's magical production Ruby and the Big Top which is performed at the Arc Theatre Trowbridge on

  • Innovative take on classic thriller

    Vertigo Thursday, November 2 until Saturday, November 4, Rondo Theatre, Bath Atmospheric theatre in classic film noir style comes to the Rondo from November 2-4, when Red Shift Theatre Company presents Vertigo. Vertigo is the third in their series

  • Magical tale brought to life

    Alice in Wonderland Tuesday, October 31 until Saturday, November 4, Bristol Hippodrome The magic of Lewis Carroll's engaging story is sensationally brought to life in this acclaimed production of Alice in Wonderland by English National Ballet. With

  • Team Bath make move for Salter

    TEAM Bath are the latest side to declare an interest in Frome Town's prolific goalscorer Mark Salter. The Southern League Premier Division side have put in seven days' notice of approach for Salter, who has already turned down a move to Conference

  • REVIEW: Entertaining angels

    Entertaining Angels, Monday, October 23 until Saturday, November 4, Theatre Royal Bath. PENELOPE Keith's appearance at the Theatre Royal follows hot on the heels of her former comedy co-star Felicity Kendal. Kendal's performance in David Hare's

  • Goal Keeping Course

    Please be informed that there is a goalkeeping course taking place at the South Marston Recreation Ground, Swindon on Tuesday the 31st of October. The cost of the course is £10. For more information please contact Bev Maull on 07789501551.

  • First fly-tipping fine issued

    A FLY-TIPPER from Warminster has been the first in the district to be handed an £80 on-the-spot fine for dumping commercial waste. Enforcement officers from West Wiltshire District Council managed to trace back the owner of several bags of rubbish found

  • Double joy for Bradford News

    THE Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News-sponsored Team of the Week award for October 22, 2006, has been awarded to Premier Division side Bradford News FC. Despite a number of upsets in the Westernsport Trophies-sponsored WG Parr Trophy, notably

  • Hercules crash families take fight to No 10

    FAMILIES of 10 servicemen killed when their RAF Hercules transport aircraft crashed in Iraq handed a petition to No 10 yesterday asking the Government to improve safety. The downing of the Hercules C130K 30km north-west of Baghdad on January 30, 2005

  • Toolstation League results

    Toolstation League results for Tuesday October 24: Les Phillips League Cup preliminary round: Barnstaple Town 3, Clyst Rovers 2 First round: Bridport 0, Chard Town 3.

  • Bluebirds through in extra-time

    CHIPPENHAM Town exploded into life in extra-time to finally beat Hillingdon Borough 3-0 in their FA Trophy first round replay last night. The Bluebirds looked nervous for 90 minutes until substitute Alan Griffin turned the game on its head. Griffin's

  • Sponsorship boost for budding stars

    CHIPPENHAM'S under 11s squad are now sporting a new team strip and training tops thanks to new sponsors. Norbin Farm Turf Supplies have supplied a new team strip for the players. Norbin Farm Turf Supplies is a family owned business run by Andy Hillier

  • Guy pipped to first place

    ANGLING: THE second round of the Commercial House Winter League was fished on the Avon at Jack Whites and the Crane stretch. Bendix A took top spot in A division with 29 points, with SWEB topping B division with 26 points. Individual honours on