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  • Trowbridge Arts Festival

    The third annual Trowbridge Arts Festival draws to a close this weekend and has already been a fantastic success. The two weeks of arts activities kicked off with a day of dance, music and arts in the Town Hall, which was also home to a week-long art

  • Ottone, English Touring Opera Theatre Royal Bath

    “There's a distinct lack of testosterone in the men,” quipped an audience member to his partner during the interval of Handel’s opera Ottone. It was hard to disagree. Written in 1723, Ottone was born in the midst of the craze for castrati – men

  • Police suspect link in Westbury Rugby Club raid

    POLICE believe the same thieves who struck at North Bradley FC’s changing room, stealing hundreds of pounds worth of personal belongings, targeted Westbury Rugby Club the same day. Rugby players at the club in Wellhead Lane returned in high spirits

  • TOOLSTATION LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION: Enjoy it while it lasts

    MELKSHAM Town manager Darren Perrin insists his club will not abandon their philosophy, even if they find themselves within touching distance of the Toolstation League Premier Division. Perrin’s side, who are made up primarily of Melksham-based

  • The life of Mr Richard Stainer

    Popular Melksham farmer and horse racing fanatic Richard Stainer has died, aged 70. More than 400 people turned out to celebrate Mr Stainer’s life last Thursday at St Michael and All Angels Church in Melksham. Known to his friends as Dick,

  • The life of Mr John Alun Knott

    The co-founder of Westbury Rugby Club, Mr John Alun Knott, who was always known as Mark, died at his Warminster home on October 15, aged 75. He was born in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, the son of a master grocer and was very proud of his Welsh

  • Police plea over copper stolen from sewage treatment works

    COPPER worth £500 was stolen from Trowbridge Sewage Treatment Works between October 24 and 28. Police are appealing for anyone with information or who saw activity which looked like cable being stripped to contact PCSO Knowles on 101.

  • BOXING: ‘That was not the best of me’

    FIGHT FANS will see the real Nick Blackwell the next time he steps into the ring – that’s the vow from the Trowbridge ace after he boxed to his first career draw last weekend. ‘Bang Bang’ Blackwell fought out a stalemate against Belarusian veteran

  • Family renews appeal for missing tortoise Boris

    A Bradford on Avon family has renewed an appeal for missing tortoise, Boris. The tortoise has been missing since July 15. Anyone who can help should contact owner Heather Clark on 07545 550671.

  • Trowbridge beggar is not homeless, say police

    POLICE are asking people not to give money to a beggar in Trowbridge. The man, who is in his early 30s, is not homeless and police are encouraging him to approach services for support. If approached by the man, contact police on 101.

  • D-Day landings is focus of charity talk

    THE planning that went into the D-Day landings is the subject of a talk being given by Tony Coutts-Britton in the Church Institute, Bratton, on Saturday at 6pm. Proceeds go the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

  • FOOTBALL: A Fresh beginning

    FRESHFORD United secretary Ruth Fulton is hoping the next chapter of her club’s rich history will be one to savour after their brand new clubhouse opened its doors last weekend. The Trowbridge & District League club was founded in 1957 by Fulton

  • Halloween celebrations cost £162 per family, report claims

    A NEW report claims the average spend on Halloween costumes, sweets, decorations and parties totals £162 per family. October 31 is increasingly becoming an occasion for families and friends to spend time together, with almost half of the nation

  • RUGBY: David not basking in European effort

    DAVID Sisi emerged from a toe-to-toe struggle with one of world rugby’s most feared back rows with plenty of credit last weekend – but you won’t find the Bath man congratulating himself. Horrendous injury and unavailability issues at the back of

  • RUGBY: Ewels leads young Bath side against Welsh

    TEENAGE lock Charlie Ewels has been confirmed as Bath's captain for tomorrow’s LV= Cup match against London Welsh at the Rec (3pm). Coach Toby Booth revealed this week that Ewels, who starred in the back row in the European Rugby Challenge Cup

  • Firework displays in west Wiltshire

    Firework displays in west Wiltshire include -  Saturday, November 1 LONGLEAT: Longleat Firework Extravaganza. A dazzling display set to classic animal themed music from the movies to mark the official Bonfire Weekend. Fireworks are included

  • MOTOR RACING: Bradley shows off his Jedi powers

    SPRINT driver Bradley Hobday has smashed five records and clinched a regional championship in his first season in a single seater. The Trowbridge ace is no stranger to sprint racing, winning the championship in 2012 in a modified Renault Cleo.

  • Fire at thatched cottages costs Codford couple their home

    A CODFORD couple are trying to rebuild their lives after flames destroyed their Grade II listed cottage. Alasdair and Stephanie Rennie and their two-year-old son live in the middle of a row of three thatched cottages but it could be a year before

  • ATHLETICS: Stockley’s Southsea triumph

    SEMINGTON runner Will Stockley completed a great week with an emphatic victory in the BUPA Junior Great South Run. With his confidence high from winning the junior race at the BUPA Great Birmingham Run the previous weekend, Stockley secured a superb

  • WILTSHIRE LEAGUE: A first victory is in the Bagg

    TROWBRIDGE Town boss Kieran Baggs was delighted to see his new-look side pick up their first league victory under his stewardship in comfortable fashion at Devizes Town Reserves last weekend. The Bees manager, who took over earlier this month,

  • Top ten tips for keeping your pet safe this Bonfire Night

    Pets at Home is offering advice to Wiltshire pet owners to help them keep their dogs, cats and small furries safe during the fireworks season. Staff at the store at Spitfire Park, Trowbridge, will be on hand to offer advice on the best ways to

  • RUGBY: James exit provides opportunity

    BATH coach Toby Booth sees the departure of Wales prop Paul James at the end of the season as an opportunity for the club’s other looseheads to step up. James, 32, will return to Welsh region the Ospreys, from whom he joined Bath in 2012. The

  • HOCKEY: Baker pair downs students

    WEST Wilts shrugged off the absence of five players to record a 3-1 win over University of Exeter C in the Davis Wood League Championship. The visitors made a fine start and James Baker slapped home the opening goal before striking again 20 minutes

  • Heroes-themed party is an alternative to Halloween

    A Light Party, a fun way for children under 11 to experience a positive alternative to Halloween, is being held at West End Baptist Church, Westbury, tonight from 5.30-7.30pm. Fancy dress is welcome, with the theme of heroes, and there will be

  • Financial difficulties shut Tourist Information Centre

    THE Tourist Information Centre in Bradford on Avon has closed its doors to the public due to financial difficulties. Town councillors were told on Tuesday that the Tourism Association held an extraordinary general meeting last Thursday at which