COUNCILLORS have thrown out plans for a housing development on land north of Paxcroft Way in Trowbridge. In addition to 152 new homes the development would also have included an extension to the Paxcroft Brook Country Park and a children's play area.
SOUTHWICK Scouts are celebrating this week after the completion of a new toilet block in their scout hut. Since 1978 the scouts, guides, brownies and cubs that use the hut have been using the same old dreary toilet. For 29 years it has served its purpose
A MOTORIST had a miracle escape today after his car was crushed by an Army tank from Warminster, police said. The tracked Army personnel carrier, used to transport troops, collided head on with the Citroen BX in Melbury Abbas, Dorset. The front of the
A SIX-week consultation is now underway into West Wiltshire District Council's draft leisure and recreation plans for the future. The development plan document - which has been sent to the Government for consideration by an independent inspector - sets
THE midweek Viaduct Open match found the venue in top form, with a weight over 100 lb needed to make the top six. Top honours went to Ray Hayward, who was a runaway winner with a magnificent carp catch weighing 229lb 11oz, taken on waggler-fished pellets
SCHOOL children on half term break got a taste of an army fitness regime last week at Trowbridge Sports Centre. Two military personnel set up an army-style assault course in the sports hall to put 17 members of the Kids' Club through their paces. Gemma
Odd Down 0, Corsham Town 3 A HAT-TRICK from James Lye saw Corsham Town outclass lowly Odd Down in the Toolstation league Premier Division. Lye got his first after 10 minutes when he headed home a Jason Walsh cross and got his second five minutes
AN animal home which covers the west and north Wiltshire area is launching an appeal to feed its residents this winter. Bath Cats and Dogs Home has launched its annual winter food appeal, which runs from now until January 31. The food bill for the 3,000
TROWBRIDGE Town Youth Black gained a 2-1 win over their club-mates Trowbridge Town Youth in the Under 16s Blue Division of the Wiltshire Times and Chippenham News Mid-Wilts Youth and Minor League. The Blacks led 1-0 at half-time, thanks to a goal from
FORMER Devizes and Corsham all-rounder Richard Bedbrook has been reappointed Wiltshire captain for the 2008 season. It will be his third season in charge.
POLICE have been called to two traffic collisions in Chippenham this afternoon. Both accidents happened just before 3pm on the B4069, Hill Corner Road, close to Parsonage Way. The first accident, which involved a woman on a bicycle being in collision
MORE than 100 protestors braved high winds and heavy rain to rally against plans for a Westbury bypass. Walkers of all ages took part in Chalky's Sponsored Walk on Sunday to show their objection to the proposed eastern bypass over fears it will devastate
Chippenham Town 2, Horsham 3 CHIPPENHAM Town's FA Cup dreams ended after a late fightback was not enough to secure a replay against Horsham. On a drizzly afternoon The Bluebirds found themselves down to three second half goals but efforts from Luke
CRAFTSMEN and women from around the south west visited Trowbridge over the weekend to demonstrate their respective skills and sell their wares. The craft fair, organised by North Devon man Kevin Murphy, has been visiting the town for 17 years and has
WHILE Premier Division side Corsham Centre will be attempting to reach the third round of the FA Sunday Cup this weekend when they face last term's beaten finalists Lebeq Tavern Courage at Corsham Town's Southbank ground, the Centre management and
PROTESTORS stopped the traffic in Westbury this morning to campaign against the closure of the town's minor injuries unit. Around 40 people gathered in the High Street, many carrying placards, to spend an hour walking slowly across Haynes Road, Station
West Wilts Mixed 6, Old Bristolians Mixed 1 DESPITE the miserable October weather, West Wilts were smiling after comfortably winning their place in the next round of the Bristol and District Mixed Hockey Cup. Asserting their strength from the start
West Wilts Ladies 2nds 1, Fry's Ladies 8 WEST Wilts 2nds suffered a heavy defeat in Saturday's home game against Fry's Ladies. Nicky Strong scored for West Wilts, but the visitors ran out winners with goals from Lucy Brain (2), Dionne Dickens (2
West Wilts Ladies 2, Swindon Ladies 2 AFTER scoring two fine goals and displaying strong team play, West Wilts were disappointed not to walk away with three points. An attacking stance from the outset resulted in Wilts enjoying the majority of the
THE doors of the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre open to the public tomorrow showcasing the county's rich heritage. The state-of-the-art facility gives people exploring their family roots easy access to information about any Wiltshire ancestors
West Wilts 3, Gore Court 5 WEST Wilts travelled to Sittingbourne on Sunday for their Harrod Cup fixture against Premier Two side Gore Court. The first 10 minutes were promising for Wilts as their fast play and quick distribution gave Gore Court an
Westbury and UB 3, West Wilts 1 WEST Wilts were unable to maintain their recent form away to Westbury UB. An uninspiring first half allowed a probing Westbury side to capitalise on some half-hearted challenges and they deservedly led 3-0 at half-time
WITH the onset of winter just around the corner, the Environment Agency is urging householders in Wiltshire to check their domestic oil tanks before topping them up. Leaking oil can cause major environmental problems by contaminating the ground and water
Chippenham Ladies 3, Bristol University 2. AFTER a short break from league matches, Chippenham returned to action with a win over a young, determined Bristol University team. Chippenham started the match indifferently - trying a new formation and
Melksham Ladies 2nds 1, Chippenham Ladies 3rds 3 CHIPPENHAM had only ten players, but started strongly and more than held their own, defending well and creating chances. After 15 minutes Chippenham reaped their reward with the opening goal, Laura
Chippenham 2, Whitchurch B 4. CHIPPENHAM suffered a home defeat after missing several scoring chances. The teams looked evenly matched in the opening exchanges, but could not convert their chances into goals. Whitchurch eventually did open the scoring
West Wilts C 1, Chippenham A 2 AFTER a difficult game last week, Chippenham went into this local derby determined to put that poor performance behind them. Chippenham had the slight edge in close early exchanges, but it was West Wilts who got onto
STEPS being taken to increase people power in Wiltshire have been praised in a national report. Wiltshire County Council has been named as one of 18 "empowerment champions" in a joint action plan produced by the Government and the Local Government Association
THE 61-year-old Chippenham man who died when his sports car collided with a lorry in Kington Langley yesterday was due to be identified this afternoon. But the process has been further delayed because of the extent of the victim's injuries. The man
CHIPPENHAM Minis hosted teams from Swindon and Maidenhead on Sunday in wet and windy playing conditions. The under 11s lost by four tries to one to Swindon, Tom Parsons scoring for Chippenham, and beat Maidenhead by six tries to nil, with James Gaunt
Chippenham under 15s 24, Salisbury under 15s 0. CHIPPENHAM eased to victory in their final pool match in the Wiltshire Cup to ensure a home draw in the semi-finals. Chippenham won the toss and elected to play with the wind behind them. Both teams
Windsor 8, Chippenham 10 CHIPPENHAM made it seven wins out of seven games in South West East with a rather low-key and uneventful victory at Windsor on Saturday. The coaching staff had to make yet more changes to the starting line-up, with Sam
TEN new two-bedroom affordable homes will be created at Box. North Wiltshire District Council is allocating £533,400 of Affordable Housing Grant towards the project. Westlea Housing Association will convert an empty residential care home into 10 new
Corsham 2nds 46, Malmesbury 0 CORSHAM 2nd maintained their 100 per cent record with a 46-0 victory over Malmesbury to stretch the gap at the top of Dorset and Wilts Division Two North. The home side's rugby came in fits and starts but the performance
Oakmedians 46, Corsham 14 CORSHAM will be looking to halt a three-match losing sequence when they host Sherborne in Southern Counties South action at Lacock Road this weekend. On the back of an EDF Energy Senior Vase exit at the hands of Avonmouth
Devizes Town 3, Street Town 2. DEVIZES Town edged out Street in Saturday's Toolstation League Premier Division game at Nursteed Road despite missing a hatful of chances on Saturday. Paul Thompson's side were twice pegged back but won the match with
Sherborne Town 2, Bradford Town 0 BRADFORD Town boss Paul Ranger's pre-match hunch was proved correct as his team were beaten 2-0 by a classy Sherborne outfit in the Toolstation League First Division. Ranger said last week that his side would struggle
AN inspection of the inspectors at West Wiltshire District Council has given them a clean bill of health. The Food Standards Agency recently carried out an audit of the authority's procedures for checking approved dairy establishments. The visit was
SENSAS Bathampton strengthened their hold at the top of the South West Winter League after taking top points in the match fished on the Avon at Newbridge. Competitors found fishing difficult after the river rose by two feet after the gates upstream
LARKHALL Athletic have put in seven days' notice of approach for Frome Town striker Jamie Mines. The Larks failed in a bid for Frome's Dean Ranger last month, but have now come back with an attempt to sign Mines, who is the leading goalscorer with
