WARMINSTER Town captain Mark Breffit had to be airlifted from his side’s Weymouth Street ground after breaking his leg during yesterday’s game against Corsham Town. Breffit broke both bones in his right leg above the ankle after a challenge from
Ten years ago the Hunting Act came into force. Whilst the Act was a hugely important symbolic victory for the cause of animal welfare, it has proved, in practice, to be of little real utility in restraining the bloodthirsty activities of those who
Something which has been going on for years yet ignored by the National Farmers Union, Crown Prosecution Service and Food Standards Agency, and of course the Countryside Alliance, politicians and religious pundits: the way our farm and and other animals
We've been having a blast at Trowbridge Rugby Club, and that’s not just due to some incredible rugby. Off the pitch, we’ve been seeing very funny, entertaining acts. On February 13, we had the good fortune to see the singer Jonathan Mark, and comedy
Is your son or daughter learning a musical instrument in school? Do you pay for the tuition through Wiltshire Music Service? 4-5,000 primary and secondary school children in Wiltshire have their music lessons this way. Does your child attend one
On the well aired subject of the charge for the collection of garden waste, a word of warning. Once a charge like this is imposed it rarely remains static and is likely to increase year by year. Effectively this has already happened. Option 3 in
A letter recently criticised County Cllr John Thomson for “calling in” the Bradford Town Council’s controversial HCZ scheme. I wish to support Cllr Thomson. I think he did a proper and courageous thing, given the extent of popular opposition to
The whole of Wiltshire is proud of Trowbridge’s part in the story of Magna Carta and particularly the part played by Baron Henry de Bohun at Runnymede and as one of the 25 enforcers of the Great Charter. Both Trowbridge and Salisbury were settled
The issue of litter highlighted in your paper is a general problem throughout the streets and roads of Trowbridge which is getting worse by the day. A Wiltshire Council spokesman says they regularly inspect for litter; then they need to provide the
In response to the letter from Mr Horsley (Wiltshire Times, February 20) about the lack of dog bins in an area of Trowbridge, I can confirm that Wiltshire Council allows dog waste to be deposited in ordinary litter bins. The area referred to by
I would like to take this early opportunity to inform readers that the 2015 Trowbridge Arts Festival is due to take place between October 16 and November 1. Planning is already underway to provide another fabulous programme of both local and national
Mea culpa! I voted NO to the HCZ. I don’t know why the other 1,668 people did: I can only tell you why I was against it, and it had very little to do with pedestrian crossings or the lack of them. My argument was that it would be a heck of a lot
Our perverse council spent only £6,500 of our money (pocket monies to them) on February 5 recruitment of nearly 3,000 consultants for polled advice on the HCZ question. In the space of only five hours that evening 1,669 of the ‘lay’ (Alex Campbell
Last week you carried an article about litter in Trowbridge. Sadly, this is not confined to Trowbridge. I live in North Bradley and we suffer from the garbage from McDonald’s and KFC. It is a national affliction. Travelling on the A303 and
DIVISION Two leaders Heytesbury once again needed a last-gasp goal to keep them in the promotion race. Last week they managed to steal all three points from their meeting with Westbury Town. This week they were indebted to an injury-time strike
An appreciative audience filled Holy Trinity Church in Bradford on Avon to hear popular Christian singer and human rights campaigner Garth Hewitt share songs and stories from over 40 years of performing. It was hosted by Bradford on Avon Churches
The fragile state of much of the working class housing in Bradford on Avon in the 1950s and 1960s was a local embarrassment. One Government enquiry described Bradford’s slums as being ‘as bad as the worst inner-city slums in northern England’ and residents
We close our Then and Now feature in Southwick with a second look at the Barnes Steamroller company and its work producing parts for Spitfires – the amazing planes that played an important role in the Second World War. Spitfire parts were built
February 27, 1970. CORSHAM: Corsham Court, with its internationally famous collection of furniture and pictures, the park, Church Street and the adjoining Flemish buildings are to be offered to the National Trust as a gift. This was announced by
William Shakespeare was the topic for children at St George's Catholic Primary in Warminster recently. Children and staff had a fun day dressed up as fairies, kings, queens, maidens and witches. Classes have been learning about the work of
Members of Climate Friendly Bradford on Avon, including local MP Duncan Hames and Green Party candidate Tina Johnston, celebrated the signing of a cross-party agreement to take action on climate change on Valentine's Day. It followed a week in
PEOPLE suffering from dementia and looking for support and advice are being encouraged to pick up recommended books about the condition from Warminster Library. Up to 25 books chosen by health professionals are available from the library as part
Looking this week at the road which has carved its way through the fields known locally as the Hilperton Gap, it seems impossible that this narrow strip of muddy gravel revealed by the removal of a hedgerow will be wide enough for two cars to pass
Youngsters in Shaw have been making the most of being outside and using their newly refurbished play area this half term. A lick of paint, revamped play equipment and new surfacing are just some of the improvements the playground has seen over
CRAFTSWOMAN Susanne Pickup is appealing for help unravelling the secrets of a red and white quilt stitched more than 100 years ago in her home village of Bratton. The 70-year-old, of Upper Garston Lane, has been given the task by Bratton Baptist
Some myths just refuse to die. They say that chewing gum stays undigested for seven years, food dropped on the floor is safe if picked up within 10 seconds and cracking your knuckles will eventually cause arthritis. They are all fallacies, and
Marsh Road in Hilperton was closed for two hours last night after three cars were involved in an accident there. Police said no one was hurt in the crash, which happened at 8pm.
Unlike Bob Geldof, I quite like Mondays as they are normally the quietest day of my week. However, my relative peace was well and truly interrupted by the work finance team calling from Dublin. They wanted to know whether I had been in a sports
PUPILS from John of Gaunt School were the big winners at this year’s Young Voice of Trowbridge speaking competition held at St Augustine’s Catholic College in Trowbridge. Teams of pupils from Years 8, 10 and 13 from The Clarendon Academy, John
THE Royal British Legion Welfare Team is encouraging serving and veteran soldiers to attend drop-in sessions in Warminster where they can be given financial, social and emotional support. The sessions, which are held fortnightly on Mondays at Warminster
A CARE home in Broughton Gifford criticised for not protecting elderly residents from the risk of abuse, has improved, according to a recent inspection. The Old Parsonage was subject to an unannounced visit by inspectors from the government care watchdog
TROWBRIDGE dads Ben Cherry and Ben Veal are preparing for a superhuman effort on Sunday – running the Bath Half Marathon dressed as Batman and Spider-Man. The two fathers will be dressing as superheroes to run the 13.1 mile route in aid of Make-A-Wish
