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Fuel pumps found to be delivering short measures across Wiltshire

Coun Keith Humphries says awareness of domestic abuse must be raised

8:50pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

Seven fuel pumps have been found to be delivering short measures in a recent check-up by Wiltshire Council.

Join Westbury naturalists for flower walk

7:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

Westbury Naturalists Society will lead a walk at Cley Hill to see the downland flowers and orchids on June 24, starting at 6.30pm in the car park off the A362 Frome road

Bradford on Avon parents turn lifesavers

Bob Maitland, of Immediate Response, leading the training in CPR and defibrillators for parents, and, inset, Quinton Barham

6:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

Parents of young footballers now know how to cope in an emergency, after they received vital lifesaving CPR and defibrillator training.

Trowbridge births team delivers glory

Asda’s Nicky Phillips hands over a cheque for £200 to the fundraising campaign at Trowbridge Birthing Centre to Sylvia Howard and Beryl Orchard

5:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

Good teamwork has put the Trowbridge Birthing Centre in the running for a Great Western Hospital Foundation Trust award.

Trowbridge woman admits benefit fraud

4:53pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A Trowbridge woman pleaded guilty to making a false claim for council tax benefit when she appeared at North West Wiltshire Magistrates Court on Tuesday.

Trowbridge pupils speak up for blooming town

4:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

Year Six pupils at primary schools in Trowbridge will compete in a Little Bloomers public speaking event at the Town Hall on June 12. For details of the Trowbridge in Bloom event, email trish.

Westbury ladies real recipe for fundraising success

The ladies of Westbury Local Committee for Cancer Research UK, with the recipe book raising funds for the charity. Back row from left, Val Dowell, Jean Firth, Sheila Carruthers and Theresa Beaven; front row, Jean Lucas, Jean Hine, Margaret Hulbert

3:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A group of women from the Westbury Local Committee for Cancer Research UK have pulled together a recipe book to raise vital funds for the life-saving charity.

Gastard's grape way to support cause

2:03pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

Colleagues from wine company Octavian are training for the White Horse Challenge.

Army stages Lion Strike on Salisbury Plain

Armoured vehicles in action on Salisbury Plain as part of Exercise Lion Strike Crown copyright/MOD 2013

2:24pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

Salisbury Plain is hosting over 600 soldiers this week in Exercise Lion Strike, one of the largest exercises to take place on the Plain.

Blooming good result for Wiltshire winners

1:31pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

Green-fingered gardeners from west Wiltshire have been celebrating this week, after three of the region’s nurseries scooped prizes at the Chelsea Flower Show.

Bradford Lions stage Bank Holiday Monday fun

1:25pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

The Bradford on Avon Lions Club fun day and car boot sale will be taking place at Victory Field, from 7am to 4.30pm on Bank Holiday Monday.

Constable's Salisbury Cathedral work saved for nation in £23.1m deal

Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows by John Constable

1:13pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

One of "the great masterpieces of British art" has been saved for the nation in a deal that will see it go on show across the country.

Army security under review

1:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

SECURITY at army barracks in Wiltshire, including the 3 Yorks at Battlesbury Barrack, below, and the neighbouring School of Infantry, is being examined following the murder of a soldier in London.  

Bradford on Avon pupil's top Young Musician of Wiltshire honour

Wiltshire Young Musicians winners, from left, violinists Chere Yee Law and Joel Munday and alto saxophonist Emily Neve

12:47pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

THE best of young talent was on show at the first Young Musician of Wiltshire competition.

Trowbridge martial arts club kicks off charity drive

12:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

Trowbridge Tae Kwon Do club run by Rob Tucker and wife Dawn recently held two fancy dress games nights for Wiltshire Air Ambulance, in support of students Ian Isaacs and Sarah Curtis. The pair are currently raising funds for WAA by attempting the Mount Toubkal challenge in September this year and the nights helped boost their fundraising efforts by £215. For more information on further fundraising events being organised by Mr and Mrs Tucker in aid of this worthwhile cause, visit http://www.justgiving.com/ Ian-Sarah-Trek

French flavour for Corsham winners

11:30am Thursday 23rd May 2013

The award-winning A-level French group from The Corsham School celebrated in style with a French meal at La Barrique in Bath. Following their success in the regional Routes into Languages pop video competition, they decided to spend their winnings on a treat and got a warm welcome from restaurant owner Michel Lemoine.

Westbury army cadets say tanks for the memories

The Wiltshire Army Cadet Force’s Westbury Detachment gets up close and personal with one of the tanks at Harman Lines

11:30am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Westbury Detachment of Wiltshire Army Cadet Force (ACF) visited Harman Lines in Warminster to find out more about the range of heavy armoured vehicles used.

Melksham pupils’ sizzling idea wins over ‘Dragons’

Melksham Oak school’s ‘Dragon’s Den’ contest winners

11:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Year 9 students at Melksham Oak took part in a Dragons’ Den style contest, on May 10.

ANZAC Day salute at Codford to fallen heroes

Standard bearers and War Graves Commisson members beside the Cross of Sacrifice

11:00am Thursday 23rd May 2013

The annual ANZAC Day Service was held on April 25 in the Commonwealth (ANZAC) War Grave Cemetery just across the Lane from St Mary’s Church in Codford.

Melksham man, 22, in court on death by careless driving charge

Alexander Siu Kit Lee

7:07pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A 22-year-old from Melksham will face trial for causing death by careless driving, following an accident in February which killed father-of-four Michael Rustell.

Food labelling on the agenda as Minister talks at Royal Bath & West Show

6:01pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Visitors to next week’s Royal Bath and West Show at Shepton Mallet will be hoping to hear exactly how the Government intends to tackle the issue of food labelling in the wake of the horse meat scandal.

Warning signs and fencing go up at tragic Turleigh field

The sign at the gate to Easter Field

5:10pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Electric fencing and new signs warning about the dangers of walking dogs near cattle have been put up in Turleigh, near Winsley - where a man was trampled to death by cows last week.

Police continue watch on shed and garage crime in Trowbridge and Bradford on Avon

Witness appeal after man assaulted in Wood Street

4:26pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Wiltshire Police is increasing patrols in Trowbridge and Bradford on Avon to reduce the number of shed and garage break-ins.

Longleat's Deadly Challenge in time for school holidays

Steve Backshall starts out on the challenge himself

12:36pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Longleat Safari & Adventure Park will unveil its brand new Deadly Challenge attraction in time for next week's school holidays.

Call to Wiltshire businesses for Spring Fayre event

12:22pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Local businesses take centre stage in the Atrium at County Hall next Thursday when it plays host to the Wealth of Wiltshire Spring Fayre.

June start for Wiltshire's new highways contractors

John Thomson, cabinet member for highways

11:30am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A multi-million pound contract to maintain Wiltshire highways begins on June 1.

Fifth decade for thriving Chippenham pre-school

Pewsham Preschool celebrates 50 years with a balloon release, watched by MP Duncan Hames and Bob and the Builder

9:43am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

The oldest pre-school in Chippenham celebrated its 50th anniversary at the weekend.

Road closed after car collides with telegraph pole in Warminster

9:37am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A woman escaped without any injuries after her Toyota Corolla was involved in a collision with a telegraph pole in Portway, Warminster, at 11.15pm last night.

Prison creche issues appeal for volunteers

Barnardo’s HMP Erlestoke project worker Julie Ann Hiscocks

9:09am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Volunteers are being sought to help at a creche run by Barnardo’s at HMP Erlestoke, near Westbury, for children during family visits to the prison.

Firework sparks Trowbridge shed fire

8:50am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A stray firework caused a shed on Seymour Road, Trowbridge to catch fire last Friday at 3pm.

Families allowed to return to homes in Mayenne Place, Devizes

Families wait for word in Mayenne Place yesterday evening

8:19am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

Families evacuated from flats in Mayenne Place, Devizes, yesterday following fears of possible explosives in a neighbouring property were told they could return at around 11.30pm last night.

MP's call for Wiltshire schools to embrace My Money Week

MP James Gray

3:35pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

James Gray has called on local schools to take part in My Money Week (June 3-9), giving pupils the chance to learn more about money and personal finance.

Trowbridge necklace robber remanded after breaking restraining order

3:16pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

A man who stole a necklace from a woman he was banned from approaching has been remanded in custody by a judge.

Wiltshire transport shortlist includes three new rail stations

Fleur de Rhe-Philipe

3:11pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

A shortlist of 10 potential major transport schemes for Wiltshire was agreed by Wiltshire Council today.

Trowbridge murder prompts domestic violence inquiry

Louise Cox

11:59am Tuesday 21st May 2013

The murder of Trowbridge man Ian Graham is being examined as part of an independent inquiry into domestic violence.

Family fun at Winsley's Hartley Farm

11:18am Tuesday 21st May 2013

Winsley's Hartley Farm will be hosting an open day between 10am and 4pm tomorrow.

Wiltshire's top volunteers to be honoured

Dr Steve Rowlands, medical director at NHS Wiltshire

1:30pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

Hard-working volunteers and community groups who help transform the lives of people in the county will be recognised at the Wiltshire Voluntary and Community Awards.

Volunteers needed for Wiltshire Police Children's discos

Witness appeal after man assaulted in Wood Street

11:12am Tuesday 21st May 2013

Volunteers are being sought to help organise and run Wiltshire Police’s Bluez n Zuz discos.

Play area boost for Corsham's Katherine Park estate

10:40am Tuesday 21st May 2013

Corsham's Katherine Park estate is set to get two new children’s play areas, following a vote by residents.

Pets Corner to open store in Warminster

10:20am Tuesday 21st May 2013

Pets Corner is opening a new store in Fairfield Road, Warminster, next month after being encouraged by feedback from local residents.

Ladies only show raises £8,000 for breast cancer charity

Wayne Palmer

10:00am Tuesday 21st May 2013

A ladies only fashion show held over three days at Trowbridge’s Civic Hall raised over £8,000 for a breast cancer charity.

Cash in on My Money Week, MP James Gray urges Wiltshire schools

James Gray

4:12pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

North Wiltshire MP James Gray has called on local schools to take part in My Money Week in June to giving pupils the chance to learn more about money and personal finance.

Wiltshire tax credit claimants warned of scam emails

9:24am Tuesday 21st May 2013

Tax credits claimants in Wiltshire are being warned by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in the run-up to the renewal deadline about scam or “phishing” emails sent out by fraudsters.

Wiltshire Army officer avoids jail over images of children

9:21am Tuesday 21st May 2013

A top-ranking Army officer based in Wiltshire who secretly filmed children in swimming pools, supermarkets and at the beach walked free from court.

Duke of Cambridge pleas for Help for Heroes support at centre opening

Princes William and Harry officially open Tedworth House

9:07am Tuesday 21st May 2013

The Duke of Cambridge called on the public to continue their support of injured British servicemen and women as he and Prince Harry officially opened four Help for Heroes Recovery centres during a visit to Tedworth House, Tidworth, yesterday.

Police warning after spate of Melksham motorbike and cycle thefts

Witness appeal after man assaulted in Wood Street

5:04pm Monday 20th May 2013

Motorbike and bicycle owners in Melksham have been urged to take better security precautions, following another series of thefts in the town.

Energy scheme raises awareness of dementia in Wiltshire

Win a pair of tickets to watch Tranmere Rovers v Exeter City!

2:30pm Monday 20th May 2013

To mark Dementia Awareness Week, which runs until Saturday, a warmth scheme working with vulnerable people in Wiltshire is raising awareness of the help on hand.

Town's all made up with anniversary party

Jim Lynch cuts the anniversary cake

1:30pm Monday 20th May 2013

More than 500 people came to Bradford on Avon’s Lamb Yard on Friday, to celebrate the first anniversary of the Made in Bradford on Avon community shop.

Wiltshire College recognised in Wildlife Trust's green awards

Stephanie Stephenson receives the commendation on behalf of Wiltshire College from Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire, Mrs Sarah Troughton, and the Trusts' director Gary Mantle

3:21pm Monday 20th May 2013

Wiltshire College has been highly commended in Wiltshire Wildlife Trusts’ Corporate Green Awards.

Princes William and Harry officially open Wiltshire's Help for Heroes centre

NEW ROLE: General Sir Richard Dannatt

1:07pm Monday 20th May 2013

Princes William and Harry are visiting the Help for Heroes Recovery Centre in Wiltshire today.





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