BEMERTON Heath Harlequins and Shrewton United can pick up a first trophy of the new season on Saturday when they meet in the Sport4Salisbury Trophy final.  The pre-season friendly contest, at Chalke Valley’s ground, is a re-run of last year’s final which saw Harlequins triumph 2-1.  Shrewton beat hosts Chalke Valley in last week’s semi-final, while Heath eased past Amesbury Town.  Kick off on Saturday is 4pm – the game following the third/fourth place play off between Amesbury and Chalke Valley (1.30pm kick off).  Admission to both games is free.

SALISBURY City has boosted its attacking options by completing the signing of Torquay United forward Ben Joyce.  The 20-year-old striker (pictured) quickly made his mark in City’s pre-season build-up, scoring four times in their 7-0 friendly win at Hamworthy United.  Born on September 9, 1989 in Plymouth, Joyce was ...

THIS year's Wilton Horse Trials take place at the weekend with many of the country's top equestrian stars heading to the Earl of Pembrokeshire's picturesque estate. William Fox-Pitt, Zara Phillips and Pippa Funnell are among those expected to compete.For the third year running, Whitehead Vizard are the main sponsors of...

On this sporting day... Thursday, July 29 Famous sporting events and news from yesteryear that happened on this dayIf it's your birthday - which sports stars do you share your special day with? 1927 Cricket. Against Northants, Hampshire's Phil Mead scores his 100th 100. 1948 Olympics. The 14th Olympic Games opened in Lo...

THE club’s first team may have had to settle for a winning draw at Havant, but South Wilts’ three other sides all enjoyed handsome seven-wicket victories.  County Division One leaders South Wilts II steamrollered local rivals Shrewton to continue their unbeaten title challenge.  Shrewton had no answer to the South...

NIC Turpin scored a first half hat-trick on his debut for Downton in last night's comfortable 4-1 friendly win against Wessex Premier Division side Brockenhurst. The Robins - with their three-pronged strikeforce of Turpin, Declan McGregor and Danny Western - raced into a 4-0 half-time lead - Ben Halski's long distance stri...

BOWLS Wiltshire Men were back to winning ways when they took on Oxfordshire Bowls Association at Wroughton Bowls Club yesterday (Tuesday). Although both teams enjoyed three rink victories apiece at the Swindon venue, Wiltshire won by 125 points to 101. Result Bowls Wiltshire 125-101 Oxfordshire BA Rink One R. Fernandes  13-19 B. Buckingham Rink Two B. Merritt  20-12 L. Lewis Rink Three K. Evill  34-12 M. Andrew Rink Four M. Alexander  19-22 I. Helpton Rink Five B. Crabb  26-13 J. Lucas Rink Six R. Fredericks  13-23 J. O'Shea

SALISBURY City officials have said they are expecting to name a replacement for Tommy Widdrington next week. An update by the club's board, posted on its offical website, said the club is zeroing in on the appointment of a new first team manager.  A Whites spokesman said the club had received ‘around 30’ application...