Author and historian Richard Broadhead hopes to ensure 15 First World War soldiers from Trowbridge get the recognition they deserve with the publication of his latest book. While researching for his new book The Great War; Trowbridge Soldiers, Mr Broadhead
A woman in her 20s has been flown to Salisbury District Hospital with 50 per cent burns after being pulled from her car, which burst into flames near Chitterne. It is thought the woman, who is now in a life-threatening condition, was trying
Four men raising money for a cancer charity are due to embark on their adventure to the peak of Ben Nevis today. The quartet have already surpassed their target of £4,400 – a pound for every foot of the mountain – and are now approaching £6,000. The
The officer leading the investigation into the murder of Chippenham personal trainer Donavan Van Lill has vowed not to give up until his body is found. More than two months after the 29-year-old Corsham rugby player went missing from his home in Pewsham
A jewellery shop owner was left fuming after a prolific burglar who made off with £18,000 worth of stock from her Melksham store was jailed for just eight months, despite having 159 previous convictions. Mary Bryant, 60, of West Country
A day of family fun is being held later this month in memory of a seven-year-old Melksham pupil who died of cancer. The Shaw and Whitley Village Fun Day is taking place on May 22 to celebrate the life of Keane Meyers, from Lacock, who died of non-Hodgkins
TROWBRIDGE fighter Dan Carr hopes to seize his chance in the spotlight after being handed a place on one of British boxing’s top nights of the year. The 22-year-old lightweight, who works at Shanley’s scrapyard in the town, will step down a
sprinter Danny Talbot has received a boost in his bid to reach this year’s World Junior Championships in Canada after winning a Great Britain call-up. The Hilperton 19-year-old, who hopes to contest his favoured 200 metres in Moncton, New Brunswick
The cream of competitive drama comes to The Athenaeum theatre, Warminster this Saturday. Audiences are guaranteed high-quality entertainment, since all four of the one-act plays to be presented have already triumphed at two previous competitive stages
You could smell the poppy essential oils emanating from the programme, you could catch a whiff of the fresh coffee on the stage and you could hear a pin drop. It was a quiet start to Trowbridge Player’s Strictly Murder last week, but nonetheless
Volunteer first aiders in Melksham can now provide more advanced emergency care thanks to a donation of life-saving equipment. The equipment, which includes a defibrillator, dressings, an oxygen canister and tools such as scissors, was officially presented
I feel that I must write with regard to your article last week about the Paxcroft Mead pub planning appeal. Whilst the inspector had not agreed with the decisions of the planning committees, we now had to look forward and not back. We have to
It was a great privilege to take part in the recent election and I’d particularly like to thank the 15,000 people who voted Liberal Democrat in South West Wiltshire. Congratulations must go to Andrew Murrison for winning the seat and to the other candidates
I wish to clarify the reason for my opposition to plans to change a private house in Wellhead Drove, Westbury, into a children’s home as reported in the Wiltshire Times, May 7. The proposed home is for children who have behaviour problems causing them
Further to my letter in the Wiltshire Times, April 23, regarding recording digital TV programmes on a video cassette recorder, I have had a phone call from a Mr Humphries. As I was out at the time, he left a message but unfortunately his telephone
I have been humbled and touched by the generous support I received from so many people in this constituency, and I would like to say a huge thank you to every one of the 21,500 residents for their support on May 6. As one of only a handful of candidates
In the General Election that saw Duncan Hames returned as the first Liberal MP in Wiltshire for 87 years, there was much excitement and, refreshingly, many young people voted for the first time. These were not only 18-year-olds plus, but young families
I’d like to thank all my constituents for electing me as your new Member of Parliament. You have now given me the chance to fight our area’s corner in Parliament. You have placed your trust in me and I will strive to serve you all to the very best
I would like to thank the voters of South West Wiltshire for their support on polling day. I am truly humbled by the result and promise to do my very best to represent the views and interests of our area in the new parliament. During
I wish to thank everyone who came and helped me in Trowbridge Park on May 2 when I fainted. Mrs Hughes, Charlotte Square, Timbrell Street, Trowbridge.
There has been a further spate of graffiti damage by vandals at Bradford on Avon Station. Just what is it about the railway business that makes it, on the one hand, so keen to prosecute members of the public (graffiti “artists”) for the damage they
In reply to Jonathan Falconer’s letter (Eyes off the ball, May 7) I thought I would inform you that the new junction arrangement was a requirement of the planning permission many years ago for the redevelopment of the former Saxon Garage site for
Microsoft’s recent prediction that the office could soon become a thing of the past in the South West underlines just how fundamentally the internet has changed the way we do business. The claims, made in a study published last week said that in future
RAF Lyneham airman John Flynn will have an unusual tour of duty tomorrow - officiating in the FA Cup Final. Flight Sergeant Flynn, 41, will run the line as one of the assistant referees in the Wembley showpiece between Premier League champions
I am keen to track down a young lady called Eleanor Osborn. For the second year running I have received a birthday card for her, sent to my address and including a cheque from her great-grandfather Mr RI Osborn who posts it somewhere in the Bath, Bristol
Teachers at one Trowbridge primary school laid on a series of activities for pupils sitting their SATs exams this week. Year 6 students at Newtown Primary School sat exams from Monday to Thursday, but in the afternoons enjoyed arts, crafts and activities
ANDY Crabtree says that he’s delighted to be back in management after agreeing to become the new manager of Westbury United. The 49-year-old, who lives in Frome, was appointed as the new Meadow Lane chief this week and revealed that his predecessor Paul
CUMBERWELL Park member Kyra Horlock warmed up for this week’s English Amateur Womens Championships by lifting the Wiltshire county prize at Marlborough. The 14-year-old county player, who lives near Wimborne in Dorset, is coached at the Bradford
Students from across west Wiltshire are celebrating after taking part in the gruelling Ten Tors Challenge on Dartmoor at the weekend. The event, which celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, challenges teams of six 15 to 18-year-olds to
Harry Bryant produced one of the performances of the night at Trowbridge Academy of Boxing’s latest show at Westbury Country park. John of Gaunt pupil Bryant, 12, underlined his status as one of the club’s most improved fighters as he defeated Downend
There was a sea of pink at the funeral of fun-loving Warminster schoolgirl Kimberley Office as 400 mourners attended to pay their respects. The Kingdown Community School pupil died at the Little Bridge Hospice in north Devon on April 25 from complications
WARMINSTER'S Imogen Wolsey set a new championship best for the U17 womens 3000m at Swindon. The Team Bath runner smashed the previous record by almost 37 seconds, notching up a time of 10:24.6. “I've just got back from illness so it
AFENI Payne-Bonnick celebrated her 12th birthday on Wednesday happy in the knowledge that she broke one of the oldest records on the books at the Wiltshire Track & Field Championships. The Trowbridge athlete’s success in breaking the 27-year-old U13
Members of the Trowbridge Concord Masonic Lodge are donating £1,000 to the Wiltshire Times’ Help for Heroes campaign, which aims to raise £50,000 towards a rehabilitation centre for injured soldiers in Wiltshire. Peter Cook, charity steward of the Concord
A 57-year-old former soldier stopped off in Trowbridge on a week-long cycling challenge across the south west to raise vital funds for the Royal British Legion. Phil Bracegirdle, a former soldier of the 1st Battalion Duke of Edinburgh Regiment, is hoping
New Chippenham MP Duncan Hames went straight from the heat of an election battle to the maelstrom of Westminster politics after his victory in the early hours of Friday. He barely had time to celebrate before being whisked to London to take
A 43-year-old man has been arrested after it was alleged he racially abused a waitress at a hotel in Warminster. The incident is reported to have happened at the Farmers Hotel in Silver Street at about 10pm on April 17. The man, who is alleged to have
PAUL Bates is remaining upbeat despite his Chippenham side’s defeat at the hands of Downend on Saturday. The hosts won the toss and chose to bowl first in damp conditions. Paul Clifford top-scored for Chippenham with 58 but their innings
RICHARD Gould, manager of Witham Friary, will be hoping that it will be third time lucky as his Division Four-winning side prepare to take on fellow villagers Somerford, who have twice failed to make the fixture. Witham Friary have had a storming first
The widow of Westbury man Adam Petrie, who died earlier this year, will be able to take her children on a much-needed holiday this year after a family friend raised money through a sponsored slim. Mr Petrie, who was 29, died at his home in Oldfield Road
WESTBURY captain Joe Breet says that his side didn’t apply themselves in their four-wicket defeat at the hands of Ashcott & Shapwick on Saturday. Breet’s side won the toss and opted to bowl first, taking six wickets as the hosts ended their innings on
Max Edwin Healey was born at 2.30am on May 2 at the Royal United Hospital, Bath, weighing 8lb 12oz. He is pictured with parents Joanna Healey, 27, and Andrew Healey, 29, of Regents Close, Trowbridge, and brother Joshua.
WARMINSTER’S Harry Medhurst took five wickets but couldn’t prevent his side losing by three runs to Knowle on Saturday. The visitors won the toss and decided to bowl first. Gary Slade top-scored for Warminster with 56 and Medhurst wasn’t far behind
CORSHAM Centre’s victory over Dog & Fox Ashley at Meriton Avenue on Thursday evening sealed their fifth successive Robson Taylor, Chippenham League Premier Division title, so they will definitely be in a party mood when they host near-neighbours Box Rovers
IT was a familiar story for the Dog & Fox Ashley, in what was their final game in the league. As it has been for most of the latter part of this campaign, the Bradford side were let down by players who failed to turn up for their Thursday night game
An extra two days honeymoon awaited Miss Sabrina McBride and Mr Anthony Hocking after they were married at the Hotel Decameron at Runaway Bay, Jamaica, on April 22. Having just managed to fly out in time for the ceremony, because of flight disruption
TEENAGE batsman Michael Reynolds smashed a magnificent 154 not out for Trowbridge 2nd in their Glos/Wilts (2nd XI) Division clash against Potterne at the County Ground on Saturday. Batting at number three the 16-year-old, who went on tour with Wiltshire
Born: 8.20am May 5 Weight: 6lb 6oz Parents: Hannah Rush and Charlie Wardle, of Bond Street, Trowbridge. Dance teacher Hannah Rush knew her baby was due on the day of her dance group’s performance tomorrow, but was not prepared for her
JOSH Rurawhe took five wickets as Winsley cruised to a nine-wicket win over Goatacre on Saturday. The hosts took to the crease first but opener Jack Haines top-scored with just 36 as only three of their batsmen reached double figures. Winsley tore
My friend Sam Anderson has for many years entertained Trowbridge shoppers as he walked around town playing his guitar. Sam is 73 years old and over the last six months has had some health problems which is why he has been missing from the Trowbridge
With reference to your report of the county providing a £1 million boost to step up the war on potholes. 1. Wiltshire Council road maintenance crews have been filling 400-500 potholes a day? The council does not employ road repair crews, it
It seems that the Bradford on Avon bridge campaigners may have taken their eyes off the ball when it comes to saving the town. How many have noticed that a double traffic roundabout system and pedestrian island are currently being constructed on New
The informative article on page 6 of your April 30 edition titled “Poll says no to the bridge” contained some snippets which your watchful reporting staff may wish to follow up as being likely to provide insight into how Bradford on Avon town councillors
The residents of Snarlton Lane, Melksham are being taken for a ride again. An historic hedgerow was supposed to be protected but now we find a section of the hedge has been taken out and a new road has appeared. It seems that the developers are just
Further to your article in last week’s Wiltshire Times I write to express my sadness about the way Dawn Taylor has been treated, I cannot believe she has been stopped from visiting her many friends, the residents in Ravenscroft Care Home. She has not
After the excitement of the London Marathon we would like to ask any of your fitness-minded readers to consider running for Meningitis UK in this year’s Great North Run. General public entries are now full but we still have a few sought-after places
I read with interest the report published April 30 regarding the submission of a planning application for St Margaret’s Hall Bradford on Avon and I feel that there are a couple of points that require clarification. The report and statement from Cllr
I have lost count of the number of years that local residents and councillors have been campaigning against Dunch Lane being used as a rat run by non residents using the estate as a rat run to Beanacre Road. Melksham Town Council are right to support
There is much comment on the proposed addition of £6 billion to the National Insurance tax take, with the suggestion being made that without it (0.4 per cent of GDP) the financial edifice of the country faces disaster. This is the same government which
The saga of a pub or a medical centre at Paxcroft Mead has finally been concluded. The inspector appointed by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Govern-ment has ruled the refusal to remove reservation of the site as a medical centre by
A morbidly obese woman from Melksham housebound for almost a year had to be winched out of her home by firefighters because she was unable to get down the stairs to be taken to hospital. Mother-of-four Jackie Chamberlain, 51, who weighs between
Primary school pupils due to sit their SATs exams this week were saved from the ordeal after headteachers decided to take part in a national boycott. Schools across the district have been split over whether to join the boycott of the tests in English
