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  • Tribute to man in Melksham river tragedy

    A tribute has been paid to the man who died after being pulled from the River Avon near the Riverside Club in Melksham. Nigel Boodle, 70, of Chiltern Close, Melksham, was found in the river just after 3.15pm on Tuesday, October 14, and was treated

  • BOWLS: Clarrie's Wessex League progress

    CLARRIE Dunbar enjoyed a big win in their opening match of the 2014/15 season in the Central Region of the Wessex League but Christie Miller just missed out, losing by a single shot overall. Winners of the Wessex play-offs in 2009 and 2013 but

  • All Quiet on The Westbury Front, Westbury.

    The All Saints Church was filled to capacity last Saturday night when All Quiet on The Westbury Front kicked off. The project was a big undertaking for producer Sally Boyle, who said there were times she thought it would not come together. But

  • BOWLS: Spencer duo get national call

    GRAHAM Shadwell and Russell Francis have been invited by the England indoor team selectors to attend a senior men’s international trial at Melton & District IBC on Sunday December 7 (1pm), writes DAVE EATON. The two play together outdoors at

  • Bin store and wheelie bins burn

    A bin store and several wheelie bins in Littlejohn Avenue, Melksham, were reported to be on fire at 5.40pm on Sunday. The fire was put out by a crew from Trowbridge and a crew from Melksham.

  • Nail attack on car tyres in Melksham

    Two car tyres were punctured with nails in Mills Road, Melksham, between 4.30pm on Thursday last week and 7.30am the following day. Anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be left