JEERS and whistles greeted the arrival of controversial BNP councillor Michael Simpkins at Corsham Town Hall this evening. Arriving for a town council meeting at 7.30pm, Mr Simpkins, who was elected unopposed in the Box and Rudloe ward, spoke to a crowd
TENSIONS are running high in Corsham this evening as hundreds of anti-BNP protesters take to the streets. Up to 20 police officers are on duty in the small north Wiltshire town as more than 250 demonstrators gathered outside Corsham Town Hall. The placard-waving
THE queue for ice creams was never-ending on Saturday at the packed Hilperton and Staverton fete. The sun was shining for this year's event, which had the theme of life along the Kennet and Avon Canal. Committee member Lesley Warne said: "It went fantastically
Chippenham 104, Warminster 107-3 SEAM bowler John Powell ensured Warminster took the honours in this Wiltshire derby with a scintillating opening spell to dismiss Chippenham's top order. After Chippenham won the toss and chose to bat, Powell (four for
Lydney 67, Biddestone 70-1 A FINE all-round bowling performance saw Biddestone dismiss Lydney for only 67 runs and record their fourth consecutive league victory. Lydney batted first after winning the toss, but struggled from the start with the Biddestone
Trowbridge 49, Knowle 52-0 TROWBRIDGE suffered one of the most humiliating defeats in the club's history on Saturday when they were bowled out for just 49. Playing away at Knowle, Richard Holbrook's men were put in to bat, but failed miserably as they
TWO men from Chippenham have been arrested on suspicion of burglary after a distraction burglary in Warminster. A 55-year-old and 19-year-old have been released on police bail pending further enquiries. They are suspected of targeting a house in Paveley
THE new Trowbridge and Melksham Proleagues five-a-side league kicked off this week at Christie Miller Sports Centre, with Terry's FC the early leaders after they completed a 12-1 win over Hoops FC. A double hat-trick from Richie Bliha helped Terry's
A MOVE to re-instate free parking in Corsham has stalled after North Wiltshire District Council rejected initial plans. Traders and town representatives have been lobbying the Conservative council ever since it came into power to remove the parking
POLICE recovered drugs and stolen goods in raids at two houses in Trowbridge on Friday. The items were seized at homes in Sheridan Gardens, Studley Green. Inspector Dave Cullop, of Trowbridge Police, said: "This was a very successful operation and highlights
IT was another satisfactory week on the Bristol Water trout fisheries and the main story of the week was the capture of a magnificent rainbow trout caught by Ron Gray from Bristol at Chew Valley. Ron went afloat on Saturday in bright sunny conditions
A CORONER today raised concerns over safety regulations for certain types of motorbikes at the inquest into the death of a teenager. Zak Gregory, 17, died on September 2 last year after suffering 95 per cent burns in a crash while driving a miniature
ARTISTIC youngsters in Trowbridge have been shown the ancient art of Raku, a Japanese pottery technique dating back to the 16th century. Japanese artist Hiro Takahashi visited Walwayne Court Primary School to teach the children about the traditional
THOUSANDS are expected to turn out in force for a weekend of active displays, dog performances and brass bands in support of a military services charity. The Warminster Pipe Band, the Wiltshire Constabulary and a 100 year-old veteran will be part of
BOROUGH Parade car park in Chippenham is in line for £230,000 worth of improvements. Reorganisation work starts today on the car park, which will improve the entrances and exits and make it easier for cars to find a space. Additionally, walkways for
PRIMARY schools across north and west Wiltshire joined together on Thursday for a Womad-style festival. Southwick Primary School hosted the event and pupils from four other schools, including King's Lodge Community School, Chippenham and Shaw Primary
FIRE crews dealt with a field ablaze in Calne last night. The fire broke out on land at the end of Wenhill Lane at 6.57pm and crews from Calne and Chippenham tackled the flames. An area of grass measuring 20m by 50m was destroyed.
LONG-SERVING volunteers at Dorothy House shops have been rewarded for their dedication. An awards ceremony was held at the Winsley-based hospice on Thursday to celebrate milestones of 10, 15 and 20 years of service. Stuart Hoare, head of retail, said
A TEENAGER has appeared in court accused of causing the death of mechanic Paul Richer by dangerous driving. Bradley Smart, 19, is charged in relation to the fatal crash on Friday November 10 last year on the A350 between the Steeple Ashton and Stoney
CONMAN Ronald Hope has been jailed for two years after he fleeced a pensioner out of tens of thousands of pounds. The callous crook even encouraged his frail victim to take out a £17,000 loan so he could plunder the cash from her for a bogus foreign
