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Badminton Horse Trials cause major queues on M4

Badminton Horse Trials cause major queues on M4
Traffic on part of the M4 between Swindon and Bristol is at a standstill as queues grow for Badminton Horse Trials.

Australian cricket legend Shane Warne dies aged 52 of 'suspected heart attack'

Australian cricket legend Shane Warne dies aged 52

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Former Chippenham Cricket Club batter James Vince has been included in England men’s T20 World Cup squad alongside fellow Wiltshireman Liam Dawson Photo: Martin Rickett/PA

CRICKET Wiltshire pair named in England’s World T20 squad

Swindon United Churches opening batsman Stefan Bartlett

CRICKET Churches batsman Bartlett ends year at the top

Celebration of Life Michael Bristow former Sports Ed of Wiltshire Times. Michael’s Daughter Emily with his grandson Jayden take a close look at the page of Cricket from the West Indy match that Michael wrote and designed with Trowbridge Cricket

Fond memories shared of our former sports editor Mike Bristow

Royal Wootton Bassett v Bear Flat Cricket .Pictured Bassett batting Sam Lawro.03/09/16.Pictures Clare Green/ www.claregreenphotography.com.

CRICKET Lawro and Dummott shortlisted for national awards

Vince in action for the Southern Brave Photo: John Walton

CRICKET Wiltshire's Vince captains Southern Brave to glory in The Hundred

Ted Dexter dead as fans pay tribute to former England captain. (PA)

Former England captain Ted Dexter dies aged 86 as fans pay tribute to a 'legend'

Peter Andrew of Hills Group, Sarah Gibson, Mayor of Bradford on Avon, Derrick Hunt Secretary Bradford on Avon Bowls Club and Mike Smith, Chairman Bradford on Avon Cricket Club with the new sprinkler system for the Cricket Club Photo: John Griffin

New sprinkler system proves a hit

An image of what the proposed cricket lanes will look like

Objections to cricket lanes plan

Goatacre's Wilkins lands national club legend award

CRICKET Goatacre's Wilkins lands national club legend award

Cricket Chipp v Potterne
Running up the score Chippenham batsman RalphHardwick
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Delight for villagers as cricket back on the greens

Swindon Cricket Club's Indoor six of Chris Aubrey, Marc Williamson, Alex Kill, Conor Taylor, Liam Tucker and Adam Tucker

CRICKET: Swindon win place at Lord's finals day

Cricket World Cup Trophy Chippenham . John Rumble Chairman of Chippenham Cricket Club holds the Cricket World Cup Trophy surrounded by members of the club.. The Trophy is travelling around Britain to clubs were players of the winning team once played-

CRICKET: Trophy visit can help inspire future stars

The teams who took part in the women's softball cricket festival at Collingbourne Cricket Club

CRICKET: Celebrations all round at Collingbourne

Early wicket as Corsham batsman Tom Foley steers the ball for a catch of Harry Veal. Cricket action from Trowbridge v Corsham .Photo by www.gphillipsphotography.com GP1750

PREMIER TWO GLOS/WILTS: Chippenham spike Thorns to clinch promotion place

The players rush to get the covers on as the rain comes down during Purton’s clash at home to Calne PICTURE: DAVE COX

WEPL WILTSHIRE: Devizes defeat champions in a thrilling finale

Cricket, Nationwide v Bedwyn at Nationwide CC..Pic - Nationwide bowler.Date 1/8/19.Pic by Dave Cox.

WILTSHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE: Great Bedwyn wrap up Division One title

Wiltshire v Shropshire; Ed Young; PICTURE: ROY HONEYBONE

MINOR COUNTIES: Wiltshire sign off season with success over Shropshire

Bath wicket keeper Ben Wells goes for for a catch off Sahan Wigerat
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Potterne V Bath Cricket

CRICKET: Chairman voices his pride after Premier One title is landed

WEPL WILTSHIRE: Battling Bassett beat the drop despite weekend loss

Hickerton and Slade making runs for Chippenham..Cricket action from Trowbridge v Chippenham. Chippenham are batting . (Delayed start due to wet wicket)..Photo by www.gphillipsphotography.com GP1736.

CRICKET: Chippenham set for 'do or die' promotion shootout

Swindon United Churches send the ball down during their 84-run defeat at home to Beehive Southwick in Division Two on Saturday Picture: DAVE COX

WILTSHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE: Title race will go down to the wire

Potterne captain Neil Clark

CRICKET: Potterne close to writing history

WEPL WILTSHIRE: Marshfield clinch the crown with two matches to spare

Hereford v Wiltshire; Dan Conway; PICTURE: ROY HONEYBONE

MINOR COUNTIES: Wiltshire fall in thriller at Herefordshire

Sam Underhill picked up a wicket for Avebury during their shock loss to Swindon 2nd on Saturday Picture: SIOBHAN BOYLE

WILTSHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE: Seconds having a say as Avebury slip up

Ollie Slade batting for Chippenham off Sam Julian.
Cricket action from Trowbridge v Chippham. Chippenham are batting . (Delayed start due to wet wicket).
Photo by www.gphillipsphotography.com GP1736

PREMIER TWO GLOS/WILTS: Chippenham tame Trowbridge to keep hopes alive

A Royal Wootton Bassett batsman lunges to make his ground amid a run-out attempt during Saturday’s clash at home to Marshfield Picture: DAVE COX

WEPL WILTSHIRE: Devizes crushed by gr-eight Carroll haul

Cricket, Nationwide house v Corsham at pipers way..Pic - match called off.Date 11/8/19.Pic by Dave Cox.

WILTSHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE: Avebury edge thriller to close gap on leaders

Berkshire v Wiltshire - Unicorns Knockout Trophy semi-final - August 11, 2019; Tahir Afridi. PICTURE: ROY HONEYBONE

MINOR COUNTIES: Wiltshire fall to Berkshire in Trophy semi

Wiltshire captain Ed Young

Young issues rallying cry ahead of Berkshire semi-final test

Hitting up the score Trowbridge batsman Sam Julian with Stroud wicket keeper Louis Gogs
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Trowbridge v Stroud Cricket

PREMIER TWO GLOS/WILTS: Chippenham target charge

Westbury at the crease during their victory away at Purton

WEPL WILTSHIRE: Marshfield close in on crown after Swindon success

Cricket, Nalgo v Biddestone, pictured at Nalgo cricket ground..Pic - Nalgo - batsman.Date 5/8/19.Pic by Dave Cox.

WILTSHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE: Bedwyn banish rivals Avebury

Marshfield CC launch their new book 'Bites Beyond the Bounday'. PICTURE: MARSHFIELD CRICKET CLUB

CRICKET: New book creates a buzz at Marshfield

Joe King bowls for Wiltshire during their Unicorns Championship defeat at home to Wales. PICTURE: ROY HONEYBONE

MINOR COUNTIES: Wiltshire's title hopes hit by Wales defeat

Wiltshire captain Ed Young

CRICKET: Young urges his boys to stay in the present

WEPL WILTSHIRE: Bassett aren’t out of the woods just yet

Chippenham v Biddestone Cricket. Bails fly as Biddestone batsman Dwaine Perry is out . Photo Trevor Porter 60491 8..

PREMIER TWO GLOS/WILTS: Chippenham lose top spot

Action from Melksham’s tie against Nationwide House in Division Four. PHOTOS: Trevor Portor

WILTSHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE: Bedwyn strong at division’s top

Action from Wiltshire's Unicorns Knockout Trophy quarter-final win at Oxfordshire on Sunday, June 30, 2019 - Captain Ed Young at the crease - PICTURE: ROY HONEYBONE

CRICKET: Young seeks ruthlessness in Wiltshire attack after dramatic Devon victory

Devon v Wiltshire; Uzi Qureshi; PICTURE: ROY HONEYBONE

MINOR COUNTIES: Wiltshire in heaven at Devon

Cricket, Burbage v Sevenhampton at Sevenhampton criket club..Pic - Pradeep K - ( Burbage ) - batting.Date 21/7/19.Pic by Dave Cox.

WILTSHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE: New leaders Bedwyn blitz Winsley

Cricket, Wootton Bassett v Swindon at Gerrard Buxton sports ground..Pic - Sam Lawro ( Bassett ) - batting .Date 21/7/19.Pic By Dave Cox.

WEPL WILTSHIRE: Westbury are left shaken by Bond’s five-wicket haul

Corsham opener Adam Mitchell caught behind by keeper Ollie Slade off Ralph Hardwick..Cricket action Corsham v Chippenham, Corsham are batting..Photo by www.gphillipsphotography.com GP1717.

PREMIER TWO GLOS/WILTS: Glory over Goats for Trowbridge

Dan Veale hitting off Danny Slade.
Cricket action Trowbridge v Thornbury. Trowbridge are batting.
Photo by www.gphillipsphotography.com GP1715

PREMIER TWO GLOS/WILTS: Dumbleton are downed as Corsham skipper Smith sparkles

Warminster at the crease during their WEPL Wiltshire defeat at Swindon on Saturday PICTURE: Dave Cox

WEPL WILTSHIRE: Beasant pleased with Royal resilience in Purton win

Wiltshire cricketers Dawson and Vince earn World Cup winners medals after England claim thrilling final victory

Wiltshire cricketers Dawson and Vince earn World Cup winners medals after England claim thrilling final victory

Neil Harbour deals with tricky ball from Lance Howard. .Cricket action Beehive Southwick v Warminster 2nds (fielding) Photo by www.gphillipsphotography.com GP1711.

WILTSHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE: Brilliant bowling sees Avebury keep hold of top spot

Cricket, Wotton Bassett v Westbury at Gerard Buxton sports ground..Pic - Westbury batting.Date 8/7/19.Pic by Dave Cox.

WEPL WILTSHIRE: Westbury still able to run hot despite Coles’ absence

PREMIER TWO GLOS/WILTS: No thorn in the side of Goats

Tahir Afridi batting for Wiltshire increasing the score in the Unicorns County Championship against Cornwall.
Wicket keeper S Harvey looks on.
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MINOR COUNTIES: Lintott leads the way as Wiltshire crush Cornwall