Five teenagers from west Wiltshire have got through the regional final of a national battle-of-the-bands. Roads To Nowhere, who are Jake Reid, Lee Butler and James Spiller from Chippenham, Lauren Todd from Melksham and Joe Grimes from Box, performed
A domestic abuse charity has received a three-year grant to help turn the lives of perpetrators around. Splitz Support Service has just moved from its Duke Street offices in Trowbridge, where it was based for six years, to the White Horse Business Park
The vision director for Trowbridge, Adam Nardell, who co-ordinated efforts to improve the town’s outlook, has been axed by Wiltshire Council. Mr Nardell started out in Wiltshire as the regeneration officer for the former West Wiltshire District Council
A Brazilian company could create hundreds of new call centre jobs in Trowbridge. Asyst International, which runs customer service desks for large companies, will begin a takeover of the Virgin Media offices at the White Horse Business Park
A woman who left her husband with gaping wounds on his arm and hand after confronting him with a large kitchen knife has walked free from court. Duangmanee Bower, of Springfield in Bradford on Avon, and husband Nigel started arguing over money when he
A merchant sailor from Trowbridge will have the privilege of being a flag-raiser at this summer’s Olympics. Leading Hand Matt Burton, 31, pictured, will be based at one of the Olympic venues as part of a Royal Navy team raising the flags of podium-placed
St Laurance is the latest school to welcome an Olympic torch as it tours all of West Wiltshire’s secondary schools. The touring torch was taken by bike to the Bradford on Avon school, in Ashley Road, on Monday morning from John of Gaunt, in Wingfield
Villagers fighting plans for a chicken farm in Sutton Veny, near Warminster, packed the village hall to quiz the firm behind the scheme. More than 100 people gathered for a Q&A session with Amber Real Estate on Friday. Local councillor Mike Carroll said
STEPHEN Lee takes aim at world glory next week but admits even he is stunned by his sensational return to form in recent months. The Trowbridge cueman takes on world number 19 Andrew Higginson in the opening round of the Betfred.com World Championship
STEPHEN Lee hit rock bottom but has vowed to come out "punching" at the Betfred.com World Championship after reviving a career many feared was as good as dead. Trowbridge potter Lee would be number one in the world if the rankings were re-set at the
Friends of Warminster teenager Niall Stewart, who died from a brain haemorrhage in January, have organised a charity football tournament in his memory. On May 13, 16 teams – some made up of Niall’s former teammates – will compete for a trophy
A charity which offers advice to Wiltshire parents has been saved from closure, but its workforce is facing redundancy and reduced working hours. Ask has accepted a new £120,000 contract by Wilt- shire Council to continue delivering its services
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
