Sport

Sam Grindal competing in the Junior 90cm Championship Class

Horse riders invited to take part in national eventing series

Kate Raynor and Cracker

Kate Raynor and Cracker

Wiltshire horse 'happy and healthy' and still competing thanks to physio

Last year's grant recipients

Last year's grant recipients

Local government

Wiltshire's sports stars to be supported by grants

REVIEW: I tried new tourist attraction as a terrified beginner

REVIEW: I tried new tourist attraction as a terrified beginner

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REVIEW: I tried new tourist attraction as a terrified beginner

Wiltshire-based Joe Leavy (left) faces a tight race to the post, trailing leader Sean D Bowen (right) by just four wins

Wiltshire-based Joe Leavy (left) faces a tight race to the post, trailing leader Sean D Bowen (right) by just four wins

Wiltshire-based jockey in race for Champion Apprentice Jockey title

Avon Valley Runners at the England Athletics Regional Volunteer Awards

Avon Valley Runners at the England Athletics Regional Volunteer Awards

Trowbridge running club celebrates success at national volunteer awards

Warminster Rugby Club received a £1,675 donation from Redrow South West

Warminster Rugby Club received a £1,675 donation from Redrow South West

Warminster Rugby Club buys new equipment with donation

The design for the new Trowbridge Leisure Centre.

The design for the new Trowbridge Leisure Centre.

Leisure centres

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Time running out to have your say on plans for £25m Wiltshire leisure centre

The park is overlooked by the Westbury White Horse.

The park is overlooked by the Westbury White Horse.

Golf course needs more time to complete extension approved 10 years ago

Trowbridge sports clubs will benefit from £288,000 of Section 106 funds now available following the cancellation of the Doric Park project earlier this year.

Trowbridge sports clubs will benefit from £288,000 of Section 106 funds now available following the cancellation of the Doric Park project earlier this year.

Wiltshire sports clubs to benefit from funds from developers

Cecil Dixon with his wife Jill in Australia.

Cecil Dixon with his wife Jill in Australia.

First Trowbridge Town FC player to sign for First Division dies

Bradford on Avon Boat Club has completed a £200,000 project to triple the size of one of its two boathouses.

Bradford on Avon Boat Club has completed a £200,000 project to triple the size of one of its two boathouses.

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Club completes £200k project to triple size of boathouse

Wiltshire Police made three arrests related to domestic abuse during the Euros.

Wiltshire Police made three arrests related to domestic abuse during the Euros.

Rise in calls to Wiltshire domestic abuse helpline during Euro 2024

Trowbridge Town Football Club chairman Andy Meaden is appealing to supporters and local businesses to help raise funds to meet their appeal target by August.

Trowbridge Town Football Club chairman Andy Meaden is appealing to supporters and local businesses to help raise funds to meet their appeal target by August.

Trowbridge Town FC

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Wiltshire football club calls for more support to hit floodlight appeal target

Football doesn't cause domestic abuse - but cases do rise when England play

Football doesn't cause domestic abuse - but cases do rise when England play

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Police give important warning as England make Euros final

Steve Howe is concerned over the future of the club.

Steve Howe is concerned over the future of the club.

Wiltshire Council

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Squash player blasts council over controversial courts closure

Pubs are only allowed to extend licensing hours for the Euros if a home nation team is in the semi-finals or final.

Pubs are only allowed to extend licensing hours for the Euros if a home nation team is in the semi-finals or final.

Officers to crack down on Wiltshire pubs during the Euros

Trowbridge Town Football Club has had its application for floodlights approved by Wiltshire Council

Trowbridge Town Football Club has had its application for floodlights approved by Wiltshire Council

Trowbridge Town FC

Trowbridge Town FC 'delighted' to have floodlight plans approved

Councillor Tony Jackson says Wiltshire Council announced the closure without notice.

Councillor Tony Jackson says Wiltshire Council announced the closure without notice.

Wiltshire Council

Councillor fights to keep squash courts open that are well-loved by club

Mental and physical health problems resulted in the end of Vicki's 22 year military career

Mental and physical health problems resulted in the end of Vicki's 22 year military career

Veteran Vicki's fighting spirit shines through with Help for Heroes

Sara Robert, chair of Avon Valley Runners, who died on Sunday, March 24.

Sara Robert, chair of Avon Valley Runners, who died on Sunday, March 24.

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Tributes as running club chairwoman dies suddenly

A new indoor golf centre, GOLFSIMU, has opened in Westbury to tap into local demand for a place to practice in the dry.

A new indoor golf centre, GOLFSIMU, has opened in Westbury to tap into local demand for a place to practice in the dry.

New Wiltshire indoor golf centre claims to be largest in county

The ski slope simulator will allow users to benefit from a “continuous skiing experience.

The ski slope simulator will allow users to benefit from a “continuous skiing experience.

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Wiltshire's first 'ski slope' gets green light from council

Taking to the lake: members of the West Wiltshire Youth Sailing Association.

Taking to the lake: members of the West Wiltshire Youth Sailing Association.

Wiltshire club sails through to national finals

The Holt Football Club team with chairman and manager Nigel Tripp and assistant manager Adam Douglas along with the committee.

The Holt Football Club team with chairman and manager Nigel Tripp and assistant manager Adam Douglas along with the committee.

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Wiltshire’s oldest football club reforms after three-year break

The facility plans to provide employment to young rural people.

The facility plans to provide employment to young rural people.

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Plans for new top-quality equestrian facility in Wiltshire

Trowbridge Town FC became Wiltshire Senior league champions last season but couldn't be promoted because their ground does not meet the standards demanded by higher leagues.

Trowbridge Town FC became Wiltshire Senior league champions last season but couldn't be promoted because their ground does not meet the standards demanded by higher leagues.

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Trowbridge Town FC submits plans for floodlights at ground

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Be across all the big news in Wiltshire

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Petra Wiltshire is an inspirational world champion paving the way for female cyclists.

Petra Wiltshire is an inspirational world champion paving the way for female cyclists.

Wiltshire world champion named in top 100 inspiring female cyclists

Rachel Bown has been awarded FE Lecturer of the Year in the 2023 Pearson National Teaching Awards.

Rachel Bown has been awarded FE Lecturer of the Year in the 2023 Pearson National Teaching Awards.

‘Inspirational’ school teacher wins gold in UK ‘Oscars’ of teaching

From left to right: Lucy-Anne Skinner, Ellis King, Benjamin Randall, Bryn Griffiths, Liam Thorne, Ciaran Hanks, Jess Hiscock. Front: Cameron Thorne and Josh Burns.

From left to right: Lucy-Anne Skinner, Ellis King, Benjamin Randall, Bryn Griffiths, Liam Thorne, Ciaran Hanks, Jess Hiscock. Front: Cameron Thorne and Josh Burns.

Wiltshire College students ‘cycled to Wembley’ to raise money for good cause

CSF Professional Wrestling organises events throughout the South West.

CSF Professional Wrestling organises events throughout the South West.

Event organiser marks 25th year with wrestling show in Wiltshire

Bradford on Avon Boat Club is celebrating 150 years on the River Avon.

Bradford on Avon Boat Club is celebrating 150 years on the River Avon.

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Rowing Club celebrates 150 years with a change of name and status

The World Championships Gold medal-winning GB team: Frankie Allen, Morgan Fice-Noyes, Giede Rakauskaite, Ed Fuller and cox Erin Kennedy

The World Championships Gold medal-winning GB team: Frankie Allen, Morgan Fice-Noyes, Giede Rakauskaite, Ed Fuller and cox Erin Kennedy

Rising Wiltshire star wins gold at rowing World Championships

The Bradford on Avon Rugby Club 1st XV

The Bradford on Avon Rugby Club 1st XV

Rugby club wants to build indoor training pitch inside a barn

Daphne Schrager hopes to win gold next year.

Daphne Schrager hopes to win gold next year.

Malmesbury sports star hopes to win gold at Paris Paralympics

Photo: L-R: Des Gingell, of Trowbridge Cricket Club, and Peter Wordley, chief executive of Cloud Heroes.

Photo: L-R: Des Gingell, of Trowbridge Cricket Club, and Peter Wordley, chief executive of Cloud Heroes.

Trowbridge Cricket Club enjoys improved internet cover

Warminster Mayor Cllr Phil Keeble officially opens the town's new tennis courts.

Warminster Mayor Cllr Phil Keeble officially opens the town's new tennis courts.

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New tennis courts are a smash hit - but they've been vandalised already

Runners passing the lake in the Bowood House Triathlon.

Runners passing the lake in the Bowood House Triathlon.

Wiltshire triathlon returns for 10th anniversary with promise of family fun

Morgan Fice-Noyes won gold in the PR3 Mixed Fours at the European Championships in Bled.

Morgan Fice-Noyes won gold in the PR3 Mixed Fours at the European Championships in Bled.

Blind rower wins gold at European Championships

Trowbridge Town FC needs to make ground improvements if it is to gain promotion to a higher league

Trowbridge Town FC needs to make ground improvements if it is to gain promotion to a higher league

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Trowbridge Town FC making ‘good progress’ on ground improvements

The current Trowbridge Town FC stand will be upgraded.

The current Trowbridge Town FC stand will be upgraded.

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Ambitious Trowbridge Town FC plan ‘radical changes” to Woodmarsh ground

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Swindon Town FC has increased ticket prices for the 2023/24 new season

Swindon Town FC has increased ticket prices for the 2023/24 new season

Swindon Town FC

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Swindon Town announce season and matchday ticket prices for 2023/24 season

Steve Nuttall finishes the Imber Ultra Marathon, the only runner to have taken part and finished all nine of the annual events. Photo: Trevor Porter 69677-4

Steve Nuttall finishes the Imber Ultra Marathon, the only runner to have taken part and finished all nine of the annual events. Photo: Trevor Porter 69677-4

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Veteran completes gruelling Imber challenge for the ninth time

Will Knight clutches his Wiltshire Volunteer of the Year award at the Wiltshire Tennis awards evening.

Will Knight clutches his Wiltshire Volunteer of the Year award at the Wiltshire Tennis awards evening.

Tennis club stalwart wins Wiltshire volunteer of the year award

Former England captain Mike Tindal, who was a member of the 2003 World Cup winning squad, talks to a young fan at the fundraising event in October 2021

Former England captain Mike Tindal, who was a member of the 2003 World Cup winning squad, talks to a young fan at the fundraising event in October 2021

Wiltshire rugby club gets massive cash boost after fun day attended by Mike Tindall

Around 30 men play six-a-side at the Man V Fat Football Club at Chippenham Rugby Club

Around 30 men play six-a-side at the Man V Fat Football Club at Chippenham Rugby Club

Man hails Man V Fat football programme for amazing weight loss

Team Brostos took home the prize at the Holt Boxing Day boules event.

Team Brostos took home the prize at the Holt Boxing Day boules event.

Clubs and societies

Wiltshire village turns out in force for Boxing Day boules tournament

Members of the Friends of Green Staff at Kingsdown Golf Club have helped to plant 800 young trees. Photo: Kevin Wilford

Members of the Friends of Green Staff at Kingsdown Golf Club have helped to plant 800 young trees. Photo: Kevin Wilford

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Golf club members embark on tee-riffic planting project

Here are some of the pubs in Oxfordshire showing the first England match, according to Fanzo. (Adam Davy/PA/ Canva)

Here are some of the pubs in Oxfordshire showing the first England match, according to Fanzo. (Adam Davy/PA/ Canva)

15 pubs you can watch England play in the World Cup in Wiltshire

David Rawlinson (pictured in blue third from the right), President of the Lawn Tennis Association, visits members of the committee at Trowbridge Westbourne Tennis Club. Photo: Trevor Porter 69359-1

David Rawlinson (pictured in blue third from the right), President of the Lawn Tennis Association, visits members of the committee at Trowbridge Westbourne Tennis Club. Photo: Trevor Porter 69359-1

LTA president visits Wiltshire’s Tennis Club of the Year

Avon Valley Runners Wiltshire Half Marathon celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with an event on Sunday, November 27

Avon Valley Runners Wiltshire Half Marathon celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with an event on Sunday, November 27

Runners urged to sign up for special edition of Wiltshire Half Marathon

One of the Trowbridge ASC swimmers in action. Photo: Marc Bolwell

One of the Trowbridge ASC swimmers in action. Photo: Marc Bolwell

Swim club warns it 'could fold' by autumn - here's why