Archive

  • Police warn drivers not to wear lanyards

    A WARNING about driving while wearing a lanyard has been shared across the country after two serious incidents which left one woman in hospital for six weeks. Officers have urged drivers not to wear their company lanyard or pass when they are in

  • Stourhead hosts a Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt

    THE National Trust team at Stourhead are gearing up for an avalanche of children intent on scouring the park and gardens for Easter eggs. The historic house is launching its Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt, called Grand Habitats, and is offering a chocolate

  • Motorcyclist injured in collision

    POLICE officers were called to a collision between a car and a motorcyclist on the junction between Frome Road and Pound Lane, Bradford on Avon, shortly before 4pm yesterday (Tuesday April 9). It involved a black Yamaha motorcycle and a red Suzuki

  • Stay safe outdoors this Easter

    With the Easter holidays underway and the May bank holidays fast approaching, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding the public to take care when out and about. When good weather combines with children being off school, families

  • SOUTH WEST ONE EAST: Trowbridge secure their survival

    RECRUITING decision makers will be part of Dan Jeffries’ summer plans after Trowbridge confirmed their spot in South West One East for next season following a 35-34 win over Beaconsfield on Saturday. The win avoided what would have been a nervous

  • TOOLSTATION LEAGUE: Martin's magic for Warminster

    MARTIN Johnson’s first-half strike led Warminster Town to a 1-0 win away at Oldland Abbotonians on Saturday as Andy Crabtree’s side moved up to sixth in the Toolstation League Division One table, writes JONATHAN LEIGHFIELD. In a game that contained

  • TOOLSTATION LEAGUE: Bradford building for the future

    BRADFORD Town’s three-year Toolstation League Premier Division promotion plan will be discussed at a meeting next week between manager Wayne Thorne and the club’s committee. Thorne, who joined the club in October, was instructed to ensure the Bobcats

  • SOUTHERN LEAGUE: Sloppy spell costs Melksham at Street

    MELKSHAM Town caretaker manager Luke Ballinger says a lack of experience cost his side in their 3-1 loss away at Street in Southern League Division One South last Saturday, writes JONATHAN LEIGHFIELD. In his second game in charge, following the

  • Chocolate eggs donated for village trail

    A PILE of Easter eggs has been donated for the Winsley Easter Egg trail being laid this weekend. Starting on Saturday, the trail will be taking place until Monday April 22. Maps are on sale in the Winsley Village shop and the seven stars for

  • Nursery's Easter egg hunt is a success

    MORE THAN 50 children joined in the Easter fun at the annual Westwood Nursery Easter Egg Hunt. The nursery received dozens of donations of eggs from Asda, Tesco and the parents. A raffle was held with prizes donated from local business. A

  • Folk star to perform at village pump

    THE Village Pump Club in Trowbridge will be welcoming solo artist and BBC One presenter Johnny Coppin to the club on Friday, April 12. A spokesman for The Village Pump said: “It is always a pleasure to welcome Johnny Coppin back to the Pump.

  • Firm named leasing company of the year

    Trowbridge financial services firm Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions has confirmed its status as one of the UK’s leading providers of vehicle leasing and fleet management services, after being named Leasing Company of the Year at the annual Fleet News

  • New technology will help with joint replacement surgeries

    GROUND-breaking technology which provides surgeons with help during complicated joint replacement surgery has arrived in Bath. Circle Bath Hospital has become the first hospital in Bath to offer Stryker Mako, the pioneering robotic-arm assisted

  • New cafes bring lease of life to town

    TWO new cafes in Trowbridge have been opened by owners with a total of almost 50 years experience in the hospitality trade. The old Airsprung cafe in Canal Road has been given a new lease of life after being taken over by a chef passionate for good

  • GOLF: Junior players honoured at county awards

    WILTSHIRE Junior Golf held their presentation day for the 2018 season at Cumberwell Golf Club last month. The day kicked off with an 18-hole par-three competition, with Tidworth’s Max Wrixon winning the gross competition with 38 stableford points

  • TROWBRIDGE & DISTRICT LEAGUE: Holt seal title success

    HOLT have been crowned Division One champions in the Trowbridge Windows and Conservatories-sponsored Trowbridge & District League following a classy 4-1 win over Freshford United. A hat-trick from Scott Baker and one from Otis Young cued Holt