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  • Corsham anti-piracy firm sails through audit

    A Corsham-based anti-piracy firm has been rated fully shipshape, after receiving a prestigious national qualification. Black Pearl Maritime Security, founded in 2011 by former Royal Marine Chris Stewart and based at Pickwick Park, provides maritime

  • Wiltshire abnormal load journey called off due to winds

    A specialised load transporter due to carry an Airbus A321 aircraft fuselage through Wiltshire was postponed today due to high winds sweeping across the region. The abnormal load was due to travel from MoD St Athan, near Barry, South Wales, across

  • New first aid regulations covered at network breakfast

    A business networking breakfast takes place at Player’s in Quartermaster Road, Westbury, on February 11 from 7.30-9.30am, when Nigel Inseal from EFA Training will be giving a talk on new first aid regulations. Businesses can learn about the benefits

  • Trowbridge wedding gift firm is top of the list

    Wedding gift specialist Prezola confirmed its position at the top of the market at the Wedding Ideas Awards recently by winning the Best Gift List of 2014. Held at the prestigious Guoman Tower Hotel in London, the annual Wedding Ideas Awards recognise

  • Steeple Ashton offices available next month

    Warminster estate agents Cooper and Tanner, based in Market Place,have been instructed to let Raydown Offices in Edington Road, Steeple Ashton at £3,300 a year from March. The offices comprise a conversion of surplus agricultural buildings transformed

  • Bradford salon’s made up over expansion

    The Beauty Spot salon in Bradford on Avon celebrated its expansion recently and is already increasing its trade. The salon was originally on the first floor of the building in Market Street, but co-owners Courtney Wicheard and Tracey Tyler have taken

  • Bradford on Avon bridal designers

    Bradford on Avon based Carina Baverstock Couture has won Best Bridal Retailer of the Year for a second time in a row. Business partners Carina Baverstock and Lucy Hayward-Rodgers set up the boutique in Silver Street three years ago and walked away with

  • New partnership hits the right note at Westbury bar

    New management has taken over the running of Charlie’s Bar in Market Place, Westbury, with the intention of making it a music venue. Managers Karen Mariette and Laura Norris, who took over the bar on January 9, plan to hold weekly gigs at the venue

  • BATH RUGBY: Ford praises Garvey impact

    Head coach Mike Ford is surprised that Matt Garvey didn't receive a call-up for the England Saxons at the end of last month after paying tribute to the blindside flanker's influence during Bath's victory 24-6 over Newcastle yesterday. "Matthew

  • Trowbridge pet store finds a new home

    Trowbridge shop Pet Planet moved to new premises last month and its owner thinks the store has a bright future. Trowbridge mayor David Halik officially opened Pet Planet’s new home in Castle Street, on January 14. They moved from their base of 19 years

  • Trowbridge shopping centre handed a makeover

    Castle Place Shopping Centre in Trowbridge has had a facelift as part of an ongoing refurbishment project. The work, which started in 2011, has seen owner Legal & General property spend around £300,000 on new flooring, lighting and decorating. As