MELKSHAM is celebrating its 35th year of being twinned with Avon in France.The twinning of the two towns was decreed by a charter signed by the two mayors of Melksham and Avon in 1980 to promote a relationship between the two cultures. To mark the milestone
COMEDIAN Andy Parsons will be in Melksham next week and is hoping to bring some laughter to the Assembly Hall stage. His visit is part of his nationwide tour called ‘Live and Unleashed – But Naturally Cautious’ and will involve delivering sharp
WE meet the Green candidate for the South West Wiltshire constituency. HE’S gone from pulling pints to politics but Green Party candidate Phil Randle is hoping his down-to-earth personality will help him secure votes in the election. Born and
THE Mead Community Primary School is celebrating achieving the Eco-Schools Green Flag award, after working hard to make sure sustainability is an integral part of everyday school life.Eco-Schools is an international award programme that encourages schools
BATH trio George Ford, Jonathan Joseph and Anthony Watson have all been nominated for the LV= Young Player of the Year Award at the 2015 RPA Players' Awards 2015. The threesome join Saracens forward Maro Itoje and Exeter Chief's Henry Slade as
A FATHER and daughter team who have raised thousands for Dorothy House Hospice Care were among those recognised by Trowbridge Town Council at its annual town gathering.Paul and Mica McGonnell, of Dilton Marsh, have worked tirelessly to raise money for
THE Duke of Edinburgh will be in Devizes on Thursday to officially open a care home named in honour of First World War hero Reginald Hayward.Prince Philip will unveil a commemorative plaque at Hayward Care Centre, Horton Road, at 11.15am as he is heralded
SQUEEZE front man Chris Difford says he has heard about the special atmosphere at The Concert At The Kings and is looking forward to appearing in All Cannings, near Devizes.The man behind songs such as Up The Junction and Cool For Cats has appeared on
