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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trowbridge man admits cannabis charges

10:40am Monday 20th May 2013

A Trowbridge man has admitted possessing cannabis with intent to supply and having criminal property.

Trowbridge man and woman face heroin charges

10:03am Monday 20th May 2013

A man and woman who are charged with being involved in drug dealing have been released on bail by a judge.

Trowbridge woman's Miss England plea

Abbie Vince is appealing for support in the Miss England competition

5:00pm Sunday 19th May 2013

Student Abbie Kate Vince hopes to represent Wiltshire in this year’s Miss England competition.

Trowbridge sufferer’s charity swim for RUH

2:00pm Sunday 19th May 2013

Trowbridge cerebral palsy sufferer Jayne Shelbourne is preparing to take on another gruelling swim for charity, aiming to complete more than 40 lengths in an hour at Trowbridge Pool on May 26.

Bid to get Trowbridge on air

Chris Auckland is now looking for other people interested in getting a radio station started

1:00pm Sunday 19th May 2013

A Fledgling broadcaster plans to get Trowbridge tuned in by launching a community radio station.

Trowbridge head’s anger at Ofsted rap

Andy Packer

12:00pm Sunday 19th May 2013

John of Gaunt School in Trowbridge has been told by Ofsted it needs to improve following its latest inspection.

Generating Trowbnridge town pride

Newly-elected Trowbridge mayor Cllr David Halik, right, with deputy mayor Cllr Clive Blackmore

10:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

David Halik is looking forward to being part of the Trowbridge regeneration as the town’s new mayor.

New Trowbridge carnival royalty in line for festivities

Butterfly Queen Amy, right, with princess, Maddie, and consort, Harley

8:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

A new carnival queen for Trowbridge has been crowned, with Amy Dawkins, 11, picked to lead October’s procession.

Trowbridge memorial game for cancer fund

Chris Penelhum

6:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Friends and former teammates of Chris Penelhum, the Trowbridge football coach who died last month, will honour his memory with a charity match on Tuesday.

Life-saving box ready for duty at Trowbridge Civic Centre

The town council’s Maryrose Mantle and Cllr Helen Osborn with the defibrillator

5:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A defibrillator has been installed at Trowbridge Civic Centre, to treat the public, councillors or staff if they suffer a cardiac arrest.

Trowbridge couple set to paddle it out in Venice race

Jenny and Terry Sinclair and the kayak they will race in Venice on Sunday

1:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A Trowbridge couple are taking part in the world famous Vogalonga rowing race in Venice on Sunday.

Silent witness to trafficking

Julia Wade is taking part in a sponsored silence to raise awareness of people trafficking in the UK

11:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

Campaigner Julia Wade is holding her tongue in support of a charity fighting human trafficking this weekend in Trowbridge.

Trowbridge store marks year of cash for charities

10:00am Friday 17th May 2013

Staff at Asda in Trow-bridge have celebrated raising £11,956 for charities and organisations over the last year.

Animation action at creativity day

8:00am Friday 17th May 2013

An activity day called Local Superheroes will run at The Mead Primary in Hilperton tomorrow, from 11am-3pm, when visitors can try their hand at animation, art, music and drama workshops, all for free.

Trowbridge murderer jailed for 14 years after stabbing lover

Louise Cox

8:26am Friday 17th May 2013

The judge at the murder trial of Trowbridge man Ian Graham told Bristol Crown Court that murderer Louise Cox had needlessly taken a life.

Trowbridge to stage military funeral for young soldier

5:00pm Thursday 16th May 2013

Trowbridge soldier Robert Dobroczynski will be buried with full military honours today.

Murdered man's family speak out after guilty verdict

Louise Cox

3:24pm Thursday 16th May 2013

The family of Trowbridge man Ian Graham have spoken out after Louise Cox was today found guilty of his murder.

Sentencing awaited on Trowbridge woman found guilty of murder

Ian Graham

1:17pm Thursday 16th May 2013

Trowbridge woman Louise Jane Cox is awaiting sentencing at Bristol Crown Court later today after being found guilty of the murder of Ian Graham.

Trowbridge woman found guilty of murder

Ian Graham

12:57pm Thursday 16th May 2013

Trowbridge woman Louise Jane Cox has been found guilty of the murder of Ian Graham.

Mayor pops in for look at bike stands

John Knight pictured with the school’s new bike stands

12:00pm Thursday 16th May 2013

Newtown School in Trowbridge recently welcomed the mayor of Trowbridge, John Knight, who is pictured with the school’s new bike stands which were donated by Bowyers Development. The Friends of Newtown School organised the delivery and painting of the stands, which were put in place to encourage pupils to cycle to school as part of measures promoting a healthier lifestyle.

Senior Girl Guides from Southwick collect awards

Front row, Ella Gower, Natasha Hemmens and Hayley Shortall and, back row, Laura Earl, Flo Berridge, Beth Davey, Charlotte Farrell and Katharine Farrell with awards

11:00am Thursday 16th May 2013

Girls from Southwick Senior Section received their Duke of Edinburgh Awards at a ceremony on Monday evening.

Woman injured in HGV smash

8:46am Thursday 16th May 2013

POLICE officers rescued a woman trapped in a car this morning, after a three-vehicle collision in West Ashton Road, Trowbridge.

Trowbridge murder trial: Jury still unable to reach verdict

Ian 'Froggy' Graham

7:05pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

The jury in the murder trial of Ian Graham have yet to reach a verdict with proceedings at Bristol Crown Court being adjourned until tomorrow.

Man pleads guilty to killing Trowbridge stab victim

Shaun Hulbert, who died a month after being stabbed last July

3:30pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

SHANE Gulliver pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Trowbridge man Shaun Hulbert at Winchester Crown Court on Wednesday. Mr Hulbert, 26, died at Bristol Royal Infirmary on August 25 last year, following complications to a chest injury he suffered when he was stabbed outside Manor House Flats, in Frome Road, Trowbridge, on July 24. Gulliver, 33, of Navigator Close, Hilperton, who had been remanded in custody, appeared at the plea hearing to answer the charge of manslaughter. Gulliver is due to be sentenced at Winchester Crown Court on June 13.

Firms fined over man's scaffold fall in Trowbridge

9:43am Wednesday 15th May 2013

Two firms, no longer operating, have been prosecuted after a labourer suffered multiple injuries in a fall from unguarded scaffolding in Trowbridge.

Model railway group marks 30th anniversary

9:14am Wednesday 15th May 2013

The West Wilts Gauge O Group will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a model railway event at Peace Memorial Hall, North Bradley on Saturday from 10.30am to 4pm.

Trowbridge murder trial: Jury yet to reach verdict

Ian 'Froggy' Graham

8:44pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

The jury at the murder trial of Trowbridge man Ian Graham failed to reach a verdict by the close of proceedings at Bristol Crown Court today.

Trowbridge murder trial: jury sent out

Ian 'Froggy' Graham

4:07pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

The jury in the murder trial of Trowbridge man Ian Graham have retired to consider their verdict.

Trowbridge murder trial: jury expected to retire for verdict today

Ian Graham

10:00am Tuesday 14th May 2013

The jury in the murder trial of Trowbridge man Ian Graham are expected to retire and consider their verdict today.

Trowbridge murder trial - Accused claims she didn't want Trowbridge man to die

Ian 'Froggy' Graham

5:11pm Monday 13th May 2013

The woman accused of murdering Trowbridge man Ian Graham demonstrated how she stabbed him at Bristol Crown Court on Friday.

Trowbridge duo deny New Year's Eve robbery charges

12:30pm Monday 13th May 2013

Two men accused of carrying out a robbery on New Year's Eve are to face trial by judge and jury.

Melksham man remanded over Trowbridge burglaries

9:56am Monday 13th May 2013

A man spotted on CCTV using a bank card which had been stolen from a house a few hours earlier has been remanded in custody.

Appeal for Jaguar

7:00pm Sunday 12th May 2013

A dark blue Jaguar car was stolen from Drynham Road in Trowbridge at 10pm on Sunday.

Family pays tribute to ‘brave’ Trowbridge soldier

Robert with his 16-month-old daughter Amelia

5:00pm Sunday 12th May 2013

The family of Trowbridge soldier Robert Dobroczynski have praised his bravery after the 26-year-old lost his battle with cancer on Sunday.

Trowbridge schoolboy hit by car is out of coma

4:00pm Sunday 12th May 2013

John of Gaunt pupil Robbie Millar came out of a coma this week and is no longer on a ventilator but has a long recovery ahead.

Motorists warned of 12-week disruption at West Ashton crossroads

1:00pm Sunday 12th May 2013

Motorists are being warned of disruptions during work at the A350 West Ashton crossroads from May 20 for 12 weeks.

Trowbridge duo appear on violence charge

12:00pm Saturday 11th May 2013

Two men have been charged under Section 4 of the Public Order Act over using violence to gain entry to premises, following an alleged incident at Francis House, Frome Road, Trowbridge, on Sunday.

Club’s big birthday bash

Adam Jacob, of the tennis section, town crier Trevor Heeks, mayor John Knight, club chairman Roger Hawkin and bowls chairman David Anderson at the party

9:00am Saturday 11th May 2013

Westbourne Sports Club served up a family treat when it held an open day to celebrate its 100th birthday on Sunday.

Trowbridge fair has new spin on May pole dancing

Amirah gives fair-goers a look at pole dancing as a modern fitness regime

5:00pm Friday 10th May 2013

Citizens of Trowbridge celebrated May Day with their annual fair, organised by Trowbridge Lions, helped by an array of dancers, musicians and stallholders.

Baden-Powell honours for Guiding unit

Front, Ruby Rowe, Maddie Powell, Emily Phillips; behind, Laura Laing, Emily Price and Jordy Tubb; back, Rebecca Addley and Kayleigh Johnson

4:00pm Friday 10th May 2013

Members of the 1st Southwick Guides have been presented with Baden-Powell Challenge Awards.

Trowbridge to host free sports event

3:00pm Friday 10th May 2013

A free sports activity day will be staged in Trowbridge Park between 11am and 4pm on Saturday, June 8.

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It has been heartening to see the coverage of the new Wiltshire Council market being opened in Trowbridge and, as a Wiltshire Council market trader of long standing, I wish it every success. New markets are needed in these straitened times and it is only right that stallholders at new markets are offered special reduced rates.  − Name and address supplied

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I have an office in the small trading estate at the top of Westwells Road, Hawthorn Hill, near Rudloe, in Corsham. Traffic flow on Hawthorn Hill – and, as a consequence, office access – is currently in a state of chaos, thanks to work being carried out by Bardon Constructing.  − Geoff Fry, Neston

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