Trowbridge News

Traffic backed up on the Bradford Road as drivers approached Trowbridge town centre.

Local government

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Wiltshire Council issues apology after roadworks leave town 'gridlocked'

The road closure in Stallard Street is to be extended for four more days

The road closure in Stallard Street is to be extended for four more days

Local government

Town centre road closure extended amid 'traffic nightmare'

The event will be held at Trowbridge Civic Centre

The event will be held at Trowbridge Civic Centre

Local government

Adult learners to be celebrated at Trowbridge awards event

Pic 1 Glamour Beauty Ltd is planning to open a new salon at Unit 20 in The Shires shopping centre.

Pic 1 Glamour Beauty Ltd is planning to open a new salon at Unit 20 in The Shires shopping centre.

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Market hall trader expands business with new beauty salon opening

The La Bella Vita café premises are available to let after the business owners decided to retire.

The La Bella Vita café premises are available to let after the business owners decided to retire.

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Popular Italian cafe premises available as owners to retire

The old Bowyers site and how it could look under new plans

The old Bowyers site and how it could look under new plans

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‘Several interested parties’ in talks to buy former Bowyers factory site

First Bus warns of 'severe disruption' to services because of Trowbridge road closure and road works

First Bus warns of 'severe disruption' to services because of Trowbridge road closure and road works

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First Bus warns of 'severe disruption' to services due to road closure

Wadia Boutaba with her paint pens outside the Little Earth Café in Fore Street

Wadia Boutaba with her paint pens outside the Little Earth Café in Fore Street

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Artist brings colour to town shop windows by painting beautiful designs

Ben and Tom Morgan sat the opening of BeeTees' County Hall cafe.

Ben and Tom Morgan sat the opening of BeeTees' County Hall cafe.

Owners of pub and cafe group confirm businesses are open despite 'closure fears'

This was the scene in Mortimer Street, Trowbridge, as drivers tried to access the town centre.

This was the scene in Mortimer Street, Trowbridge, as drivers tried to access the town centre.

Wiltshire Council

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Drivers angry after roadworks cause 'absolute chaos' in town centre

Police were seeking a man after an incident in Hilperton

Police were seeking a man after an incident in Hilperton

Police search for dog walker after alleged assault

A previous Remembrance Sunday Service in Trowbridge

A previous Remembrance Sunday Service in Trowbridge

Trowbridge prepares for Remembrance Sunday service

Cllr Edward Kirk is 'still unhappy' about the parking provision for the new £20m integrated healthcare centre in Trowbridge.

Cllr Edward Kirk is 'still unhappy' about the parking provision for the new £20m integrated healthcare centre in Trowbridge.

Local government

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Concern as plans for town's £20m health hub move forward

The improvements in Manvers Street, Trowbridge, could be completed by mid-November and the road reopened.

The improvements in Manvers Street, Trowbridge, could be completed by mid-November and the road reopened.

Wiltshire Council

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Key route into town centre could reopen by mid-November

Care home resident Doreen (left) holds hands with her daughter Sandy.

Care home resident Doreen (left) holds hands with her daughter Sandy.

Wiltshire Council

More than 1,500 concerns investigated in adult social care in Wiltshire

The Tesco Extra superstore in County Way, Trowbridge

The Tesco Extra superstore in County Way, Trowbridge

Tesco Extra superstore in town centre closed after 'electrical fault'

The road outside Bridge House in Stallard Street is being dug up forcing the road closure

The road outside Bridge House in Stallard Street is being dug up forcing the road closure

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'Traffic nightmare' as town centre road closed for gas works

Roger Sewill and Scarlet are trekking through five counties for charity

Roger Sewill and Scarlet are trekking through five counties for charity

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Man walks 200 miles with pony and will travel through Wiltshire

The illustrative masterplan for the Redcliffe Homes development.

The illustrative masterplan for the Redcliffe Homes development.

Wiltshire Council

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Villagers object strongly to plans to build 145 new homes

Chris Smith has started a new Man Down group in Melksham to provide help and support to men with mental health issues following the success of the Trowbridge group.

Chris Smith has started a new Man Down group in Melksham to provide help and support to men with mental health issues following the success of the Trowbridge group.

Second mental health group for men launched after numbers soar at first

Shoplifter Zachary Bevis has been banned from the Next store in Trowbridge for two years.

Shoplifter Zachary Bevis has been banned from the Next store in Trowbridge for two years.

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Shoplifter banned from Next store for two years

Redrow Homes wants to build 248 new homes at Elm Grove Farm in Trowbridge.

Redrow Homes wants to build 248 new homes at Elm Grove Farm in Trowbridge.

Local government

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Residents urged to ‘have their say’ on potential housing developments

L-R: Nako Bedu Addo and her work colleague Fisayo Olodu outside their new Afro-Caribbean hair and art studio De Creative Emporium

L-R: Nako Bedu Addo and her work colleague Fisayo Olodu outside their new Afro-Caribbean hair and art studio De Creative Emporium

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Hair salon to stage ‘grand opening’ for new studio

Natalie Spillings, of Absolutely Fabulous Flowers, plans to close her shop in Church Walk

Natalie Spillings, of Absolutely Fabulous Flowers, plans to close her shop in Church Walk

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Closing floristry shop on the market as owner decides to move on

Lockwoods Pharmacy in Roundstone St Trowbridge is offering customers a travel vaccination clinic.

Lockwoods Pharmacy in Roundstone St Trowbridge is offering customers a travel vaccination clinic.

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Pharmacy chain opens new branch in former town centre bar

Trowbridge pumpkin trail

Trowbridge pumpkin trail

Prizes up for grabs with the return of Trowbridge pumpkin trail

JD Wetherspoon's Albany Palace pub in Trowbridge has been hit by complaints, including one about raw sewage overflowing into an alleyway used for deliveries.

JD Wetherspoon's Albany Palace pub in Trowbridge has been hit by complaints, including one about raw sewage overflowing into an alleyway used for deliveries.

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Wiltshire Wetherspoon pub hit by 'overflowing sewage' claims

One of the idverde team working on the project at The Harbour Garden in Trowbridge.

One of the idverde team working on the project at The Harbour Garden in Trowbridge.

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Partners join forces to improve access to nature reserve garden

Drivers face 'long delays' on the A363 for five days because of resurfacing works

Drivers face 'long delays' on the A363 for five days because of resurfacing works

Wiltshire Council

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A363 road resurfacing works will see drivers face 'long delays' from TODAY

Trowbridge Mayor Cllr Stephen Cooper receives a remembrance poppy from Town Crier Trevor Heeks and collector Linda Dowsett to launch the annual Poppy Appeal.

Trowbridge Mayor Cllr Stephen Cooper receives a remembrance poppy from Town Crier Trevor Heeks and collector Linda Dowsett to launch the annual Poppy Appeal.

Trowbridge Town Council

County town’s annual Poppy Appeal launched - all you need to know

Work starts on the groundworks for the public toilets in Trowbridge Town Park.

Work starts on the groundworks for the public toilets in Trowbridge Town Park.

Trowbridge Town Council

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Work starts on new £90k town park toilet block

Evans Cycle in The Gateway shopping centre in Trowbridge have posted notices that the store is closing in the first week in January.

Evans Cycle in The Gateway shopping centre in Trowbridge have posted notices that the store is closing in the first week in January.

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Cycle shop to close its doors for good in Wiltshire town centre

Long service: Petya Genova-Kartselska with her mum Galya Guncheva at The Wingfield care home in Trowbridge.

Long service: Petya Genova-Kartselska with her mum Galya Guncheva at The Wingfield care home in Trowbridge.

Care home hostess follows in mum’s footsteps to get long service award

Frazers and the Little Earth Cafe, Bar and Grill.

Frazers and the Little Earth Cafe, Bar and Grill.

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Takeaway and restaurant premises for sale in Wiltshire town centre

Police have arrested a man at Trowbridge Carnival following an incident.

Police have arrested a man at Trowbridge Carnival following an incident.

Wiltshire Police

Carnival organisers 'devastated' after man 'drove at kids' during event

Joseph House, 32, has links to Trowbridge

Joseph House, 32, has links to Trowbridge

Wiltshire Police

Man wanted in connection with assault has links to Wiltshire

Mini Market Express is now open with co-owner Karolina Markowicz and her daughter Victoria Hawkar welcoming shoppers.

Mini Market Express is now open with co-owner Karolina Markowicz and her daughter Victoria Hawkar welcoming shoppers.

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Late night convenience store opens in town centre location

Dragon Fire, the Gorgons Minis entry.

Dragon Fire, the Gorgons Minis entry.

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PHOTOS: 'Thousands' line streets to enjoy town's carnival

Before and after; Trowbridge Cricket Club chairman Steve Wordley keeps a promise to an old friend by having his hair shaved off.

Before and after; Trowbridge Cricket Club chairman Steve Wordley keeps a promise to an old friend by having his hair shaved off.

Cricket club chairman’s head shave keeps a promise to an old friend

Sam Camden cuts the ribbon to open the store with store manager Sarah Leunder and chief executive officer Claire Marshal.

Sam Camden cuts the ribbon to open the store with store manager Sarah Leunder and chief executive officer Claire Marshal.

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Domestic abuse charity opens first retail store in town centre

Lewis Farquharson, the owner of LJ Hugs, is opening a new restaurant in Trowbridge, his home town.

Lewis Farquharson, the owner of LJ Hugs, is opening a new restaurant in Trowbridge, his home town.

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Award-winning street food operator to launch restaurant in home town

The Rocky Horror Show - Jason Donovan as Frank 'n' Furter and Company .

The Rocky Horror Show - Jason Donovan as Frank 'n' Furter and Company .

Bath Theatre Royal

REVIEW: The Rocky Horror Show is 'legendary musical extravaganza'

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Plans for new businesses to open in Wiltshire town centre welcomed

Ross Charters, of Complete Preservation (right), with a representative from Government Business, the award sponsor

Ross Charters, of Complete Preservation (right), with a representative from Government Business, the award sponsor

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Trowbridge company wins national award after amassing millions of view online

The Moonraker Hotel near Trowbridge is for sale at £2.25 million.

The Moonraker Hotel near Trowbridge is for sale at £2.25 million.

Historic Wiltshire hotel on the market for £2.25 million

Shelia Smith donates her long ponytail for Young Lives vs Cancer with support from customer Adie Petts (left ) and landlord Richard Webb who had their heads shaved.

Shelia Smith donates her long ponytail for Young Lives vs Cancer with support from customer Adie Petts (left ) and landlord Richard Webb who had their heads shaved.

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Publicans brave head shave to help cancer charity make wigs

The CCTV camera covering Fore Street and Manvers Street.

The CCTV camera covering Fore Street and Manvers Street.

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Plans for CCTV cameras to be installed in town's anti-social behaviour hotspots

Cllr Antonio Piazza is to step down at the local elections next May.

Cllr Antonio Piazza is to step down at the local elections next May.

Trowbridge Town Council

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'Greatest honour': Tory councillor to step down at next year’s elections

Trowbridge town centre

Trowbridge town centre

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New food venues confirmed with NINE town centre businesses opening

Work being carried out on the building in May.

Work being carried out on the building in May.

Planning Applications

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New pharmacy given official approval among latest planning applications

Apetito's project engineer, David Lambert, was named Food and Drink Engineer of the Year.

Apetito's project engineer, David Lambert, was named Food and Drink Engineer of the Year.

South West food manufacturers honoured at national awards

The tree at the end of Roundstone Street that locals want to save.

The tree at the end of Roundstone Street that locals want to save.

Wiltshire Council

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Update on controversial plans to axe 'iconic' tree in town centre scheme

Avon Valley Runners at the England Athletics Regional Volunteer Awards

Avon Valley Runners at the England Athletics Regional Volunteer Awards

Trowbridge running club celebrates success at national volunteer awards

The plans for the Moody Goose in Trowbridge

The plans for the Moody Goose in Trowbridge

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Plans approved for major changes to pub amid £100k refurbishment