A traffic calming trial has begun in Corsham, with the aim of improving safety for pedestrians and motorists, but it has split opinion between town councillors. On Monday afternoon, the start of the two-week trial in South Place led to a small stretch
young singers from St Augustine’s Catholic College in Trowbridge, led by Adrienne Hale, will perform at Holt United Reform Church on Sunday, April 29. Profits from the afternoon will help towards the ongoing maintenance programme at the church. Admission
Melksham's Labour Club shut down this week, to make way for a re-fit and refurbishment over the summer months. The club, in Lowbourne, is looking to sell the residential portion of the premises for conversion into flats and hopes to invest
A memorial to Army personnel killed by a Hurricane fighter during a Second World War demo on Salisbury Plain was unveiled on Friday. The event marked the 70th anniversary of the 1942 tragedy, in which a pilot opened fire on spectators in Imber after
THERE may only be two matches remaining before the curtain comes down on this season's third division campaign, but both of them are important. One could decide the title and the other may the final relegation place. Somerford, who are currently in
FOR Corsham United to finish as Division Two champions, they need to win their remaining two matches and hope that they score a few goals in the process. Should they do that they will have a good chance of pipping Steeple Ashton Rangers to the crown.
IT’S very brave of Duncan Bell to come out into the open about his depression, not just in the macho world of rugby, but in wider circles. There is a lot of ignorance out there about it and for him to say what he has is a courageous thing to do. Hopefully
A man has appeared in court charged with aggravated burglary and grievous bodily harm with intent. Daniel Farmer, of Broadwood Avenue, Corsham, is said to have carried out the offences on Sunday, February 12. It is alleged the 29-year-old was armed
I would like to thank the people of Bradford on Avon for raising £70.93 during my street collection on Saturday, April 14 in aid of The Brooke Hospital For Animals, a charity helping to improve the quality of life of working animals in some of the world's
Although we in the south of the county have not as yet got an hosepipe ban, I see they are building another load of houses near Paxcroft Mead, so it’s only a matter of time. Lots and lots of houses + finite amount of water = drought. The next big build
May I be allowed to correct the statement made in your report of the Good Friday march that Trowbridge Churches represents all the churches in the town. Conigre Unitarian Congregation, the oldest non-conformist congregation in the town, is not included
I would like to thank everyone who was involved in the cleaning of the White Horse in the Westbury area last weekend. It was a truly wonderful achievement and the parishes of Westbury and Bratton can feel proud of the effort of those involved in restoring
A big, big thank you to the volunteers who so ably cleaned the Westbury White Horse last weekend. The horse now lives up to his name of “white”. It just goes to show that, without using expensive paints that don’t work, what local volunteers applying
On behalf of Trowbridge Lions Club I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported our recent, annual 10K in Southwick Country Park, either as a runner, a course marshall or a volunteer helping in the organisation of the event. As usual
Regarding the re-opening of the Neston mine, I hope the mine company has done their research into this mine before ploughing large amounts of money into this project. I have worked and managed most of the mines in the Corsham and Box areas, also my father
GLADSTONE Arms have the chance to open up a three-point lead over their closest rivals FC Jager in their challenge to become Division Two champions. With Jager in Wiltshire Sunday Cup action, Gladstone manager Mark Clark will be hoping that his team
A Melksham man has been banned from driving for three years after admitting drink-driving and four other motoring offences. Jarslaw Dybciak, 32 of Mills Road, Melksham, appeared at North West Wiltshire Magistrates’ Court on Friday and admitted drink-driving
Many thanks to the unknown person who handed my son’s lost wallet into Trowbridge police station. To his surprise and delight he not only got his wallet back, a leather one, but also his credit cards and cash. Something that hardly ever happens according
My wife and I wish to express our thanks to the people who have been up cleaning the White Horse. I first noticed that it was looking rather nice on the way back from bowls on Saturday, and it looks magnificent now. It is wonderful of them to put so
Trowbridge has the opportunity to see developments commence which will enhance the town and provide facilities sought by many. The Innox planning application for the old Bowyers site was submitted to Wiltshire Council in 2011 for planning permission
Just visited the Royal Oak in Hawkeridge for Sunday lunch as we sometimes do, this Sunday was my wife’s birthday and her friend treated us all to lunch. After seating the ladies I went to the bar to get a lager for me and a jug of water for
How sad that Doris Whiting, known as Mrs Trowbridge, has been allocated Shepton Mallet to carry the Olympic torch in May instead of her home town where our town can see her. Who worked out the route? Surely they knew who lived where. Is there any way
In reply to the letter in the Wiltshire Times (April 13) headed Town is Wrecked, we totally agree with all the comments made. Being regular visitors to Bradford on Avon we are now wondering why planners have allowed all this demise of what was an ‘historic
I should like to respond to the anonymous letter published in the Wiltshire Times, April 12, and to previous correspondence which heavily criticised the Kingston Mills development in Bradford on Avon. Bradford on Avon is not just ‘a gorgeous medieval
We have lived in Atworth for over 40 years. The recent reports in the local and national press relating to the re-opening of the Park Lane Quarry in Neston appear to us to be divorced from reality. Atworth Lane, leading from the A365 to Neston village
WITH the battle to become Premier Division champions clearly a two-horse race between current leaders FC Bradford and defending champions Biddestone Social, both are in action this weekend. Pete Collier takes his table toppers to face Knockout Cup winners
MORE than 100 bikers rode in convoy from Trowbridge to Bristol on Sunday to take gifts to Bristol Children’s Hospital. The annual charity motorcycle run, which is held in memory of biker Nick Wynne, is in its 14th year and left with around 100 riders
This week's heavy rain has not alleviated the drought gripping swathes of the country, the Environment Agency said today. While the wet weather across England and Wales will have been beneficial for farmers and gardeners, who were hit with a hosepipe
A former Wiltshire Cunard cruise ship worker has admitted carrying out sex attacks on 13 boys while working as a supervisor for a children's activity area. Paul Trotter, 34, pleaded guilty to a string of sexual assaults and taking, making and possessing
WE'RE over the moon with our victory against Berkshire to regain the Marlborough Cup. To be honest, I wasn’t really expecting it. It’s a first bit of silverware for us, which we’re very pleased about. The tone was set in the second over when Paul Robbins
SUNDAY sees the 38th final of the WG Parr Trophy when Premier Division rivals AFC Melksham and AFC Calne lock horns at Chippenham Town’s Hardenhuish Park as to lift this season’s Westernsport Trophies-sponsored Trophy. We are down to the final two teams
A Westbury couple are organising a new music festival in memory of their son, Rick, who died in an accident 10 years ago, at the age of 19. Despite having no experience in organising major events, Jayne Abbott and her husband Phillip, both 51, decided
Lionel Bart’s Oliver! The Musical Dauntsey’s School, West Lavington Runs until Saturday. April 21 The magnificent stage facilities at Dauntsey’s School give an amateur group the edge when putting on a show as ambitious as Oliver
IN THEIR bid for a unique treble, Barry Holloway’s FC Jager fell at the first hurdle last weekend when they were beaten in the final of the Knockout Cup by Bug & Spider. Holloway’s men will be out to banish that defeat when they take on top Swindon League
DUNCAN Bell is bracing himself for an emotional day as he prepares to run out at the Rec in a Bath shirt for the last time. The retiring front rower is expected to be involved in tomorrow’s final Aviva Premiership home match of the season against Wasps
Trowbridge Town Hall is to be open to the public for the first time for years next weekend. After an invitation-only private viewing for people involved in the creative industries next Friday, on Saturday the hall will be opened to everyone
STUART Hooper will make his 100th appearance when he leads Bath for their final Aviva Premiership home match of the season against London Wasps at the Rec tomorrow (2.15pm). Hooper partners Ben Skirving in the second row, with Dave Attwood named on
Wiltshire residents needing information and advice about money problems or issues, can get help from a partnership of local experts. Wiltshire Money is a collaboration of organisations working together to help people make informed financial choices and
A Trowbridge man has been jailed after he threw a glass at his mother’s funeral wake, injuring a fellow mourner. Lee Quarrington, 22, of Charlotte Square, hurled the glass at a friend during a row over whether a seven-year-old girl should be
THIEVES broke into offices at Dorothy House Hospice in Winsley and stole computers while causing an estimated £25,000 of damage. A roof was damaged, windows and doors smashed, locked filing cabinets ripped open and nine laptops stolen in the raid on
English Heritage is seeking views on the historic and architectural significance of a number of historic railway buildings, bridges and tunnels along the 116 miles of track of the Great Western main line, which runs from London’s Paddington Station to
A group of six Bradford on Avon men set off on a 120-mile sponsored cycle ride this week, in memory of one of their friends. The men began cycling from The Barge, in Frome Road, at 8am on Thursday, heading to Woolacombe in Devon as a tribute
Wiltshire Police Chief Officers and the Wiltshire Police Authority chairman are hosting a public online chat on Thursday, May 3. The live session from 7pm to 8pm will offer the public the chance to ask questions directly to Temporary Chief
A nonagenarian from Trowbridge who is carrying the Olympic torch next month has been told she will have to travel 22 miles to do so. Doris Whiting, 91, who in 2008 was made an MBE for her service to the Trowbridge community, has been told that
Grand National winner Neptune Collonges is the star attraction on Sunday when Wincanton Racecourse celebrates Countryside Day. Gates open at noon and families can enjoy a day’s racing with a feast of rural hobbies and free activities from £13, with free
