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Iceland staff halt shoplifters

7:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Two men were stopped by staff as they tried to steal a trolley-load of goods from Iceland, on Melksham High Street on Monday. The men fled, but the stolen goods were recovered.

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.

Warminster classroom drama as child locked in cupboard

4:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

A boy who got locked in a stationery cupboard at Sambourne Primary School, Warminster, had to be rescued by firefighters last Thursday. The boy was in the cupboard for over 20 minutes until the crew arrived A spokesman for the school said: “One of our Year 1 pupils accidentally got locked into our large stationery cupboard. It became jammed from the inside.

Melksham pitch marquee hits floodlight

3:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Fierce wind dislodged a marquee left on Melksham Town’s football pitch and it became wedged against a floodlight.

Warminster home zone explanation

2:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

An information evening about Wiltshire Council’s Strategic Land Availability Assessment will take place at Warminster Civic Centre on Tuesday, from 5pm to 8pm.

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.

New Bradford school building will be plus for pupils

12:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

Pupils at St Laurence School in Bradford on Avon will soon be able to do their sums under one roof thanks to a new £750,000 maths building. Continuing the tradition of naming the school’s building after prominent local figures, the building is called Moulton, after engineer and inventor Dr Alex Moulton, because it is ‘about celebrating heritage’, said headteacher Fergus Stewart.

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.

Ten Tors trekkers triumph

Ten Tors trekkers triumph

9:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

PUPILS from Matravers School successfully conquered Dartmoor on Sunday, as all three of the school’s teams managed to successfully finish the Ten Tors challenge.

Family keep up right-to-die bid

Tony Nicklinson

7:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

The Nicklinson family returned home to Melksham yesterday, after spending three days presenting the next stage in their battle to change the law on assisted dying begun by the late Tony Nicklinson.

Vandals flipped vehicle in night

Peter Webb and Julie Marples

6:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

A couple from Bradford on Avon were shocked to find their car had been seriously damaged by vandals when they woke up on Sunday morning.

Long-serving employee celebrates 80th birthday

John's 60-year service at Warminster glove firm

5:46pm Friday 17th May 2013

An employee at Dents Fashion Accessories in Warminster celebrated his 80th birthday today at the glovermakers where he has worked since 1949.

Body of former council officer discovered in Melksham

The house where Mr Waring's body was discovered

5:31pm Friday 17th May 2013

The body of a retired council officer was found at a house in Melksham yesterday evening.

Actress gives Dorothy talk

Stephanie Cole

5:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

Actress Stephanie Cole, star of Tenko, Doc Martin and Coronation Street, will give a talk in a fundraising event at Dorothy House, Winsley, tomorrow.

Thieves continued to target cars at Wiltshire beauty spots

4:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

Police have had four reports of property stolen from cars in Westbury and Warminster over the past week.

Cupcake follow-up to Melksham comics freebies

3:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

COMIC fans came out in full force in Melksham, to celebrate the 13th annual Free Comic Book Day.

Bradford's sandwich promotion rolled out

Eva Clarke of Eva’s Cafe, with Lesley Gough and Katie Chisnall of Bluebird Care

2:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

Customers of Bluebird Care in Bradford on Avon got a tasty treat when the agency delivered a batch of butties to promote healthy eating in Sandwich Week.

Pavilion joy as club gets home in Whitley

The Golden Fleece team line up for their first match at their new ground, after a two-year project

1:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

THE Golden Fleece Cricket Club has played its first fixture on its new ground, next to Whitley Golf Club, marking the success of a two-year project to find and fund a home for the team.

Man found with serious injuries near Edington

12:34pm Friday 17th May 2013

A MAN was found by a dog walker with stab wounds on the Salisbury Plain, near Edington, yesterday at about 11am.

Stompers raise funds for floor

12:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

Chapmanslade on June 2, at 5pm, donating their fee to the Village Hall Floor fund. The festival runs from May 30 to June 2.

Duncan Hames, MP for Chippenham - We should be proud of our efforts

12:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

Last week I attended the House of Lords to listen to The Queen’s Speech. Widely watched primarily for the pageantry of the State Opening of Parliament, the Queen’s Speech is important in itself for outlining the Government’s programme for the next 12 months. Wherever else political debate may stray, the focus of the legislation we debate in Parliament will be on measures to build a stronger economy and a fairer society.

Andrew Murrison - MP for South Wiltshire - Agency works hard for business

12:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

I attended a meeting in the Commons with business representatives from Wiltshire and Somerset.

Enthusiasts revved up for Castle Combe automobilia auction

The 1920s Castle Combe sign

3:16pm Friday 17th May 2013

Motor enthusiasts will flock to the Castle Combe racetrack, near Chippenham, next week for the largest car, motorbike and automobilia auctions in the south west.

Animal expert's warning to dog walkers

11:36am Friday 17th May 2013

Animal behaviourist Trudi Atkinson has issued advice to dog walkers about the signs to look out for when walking across fields where there are cows.

Investigation under way after fatal cow stampede

The scene of yesterday's tragic accident at Turleigh

11:30am Friday 17th May 2013

Police and the Health and Safety Executive are investigating after dog walker Michael Porter was trampled to death by a herd of cows while dog walking at Turleigh, near Winsley, on Monday.

Keep dogs under control near livestock - NFU

11:30am Friday 17th May 2013

The National Farmers’ Union says that incidents such as the tragic death of Michael Porter on Monday would be devastating for the man’s family and for the farmer who owns the land.

Our worst fear, say previous cow stampede victims

David Billington, who was attacked in the fields two years ago

11:31am Friday 17th May 2013

Victims of previous cow stampede at fields in Turleigh, near Winsley, believe it was only a matter of time until someone was killed, after a man lost his life while dog walking on Monday.

Commissioner backs improved service for victims of crime

Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon, Angus Macpherson,

11:20am Friday 17th May 2013

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon is supporting an updated national draft victims code, but says support should be tailored to their individual needs.

VisitWiltshire launches first tourism app

The new App

11:13am Friday 17th May 2013

VisitWiltshire has launched the county’s first tourism App, which showcases the best of the Wiltshire tourism offering, including App-only special offers.

Wiltshire reveals 19 per cent rise in adult carers

11:07am Friday 17th May 2013

The number of adult carers over 25 in Wiltshire has risen by 19 per cent - significantly higher than the 10 per cent national average.

Frosty reception to Warminster homes plans

11:00am Friday 17th May 2013

A Pproposal to build homes on land next to Bath Road and Church Street, Warminster, got a frosty reception at a public exhibition staged by Redrow Homes South West.

Body recovered from Melksham home

Knife raid on Chippenham newsagents

10:18am Friday 17th May 2013

The body of a male believed to be in his 60s was discovered at Beech Avenue, Melksham yesterday (Thursday).

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.

Village gets another star

Michael McIntyre

10:00am Friday 17th May 2013

Compton Bassett, near Calne, is becoming a village of stars with the arrival of comedian Michael McIntyre alongside singer Robbie Williams.

Bradford first aid for youth club

Quinton

9:00am Friday 17th May 2013

A CPR and defibrillator training workshop run by Brad-ford Town Youth Football Club will take place at St Laurence School between 9am and noon tomorrow.

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.

Warminster pupils’ art gets National show

Pupils Talulah, Emily, Toby, Callum, Rosie and Georgia with some of their art work

7:00pm Thursday 16th May 2013

PUPILS at St John’s Church of England Primary School in Warminster will have their art featured in a display at the National Gallery.

Gusty reception greets French twinners

6:00pm Thursday 16th May 2013

High winds threatened to disrupt Bradford on Avon’s biennial twinning visit from Sully-sur-Loire.

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.

Bradford pupils go the extra smile

Christ Church pupils Emma Lawson and Rosie Hearn with their charity stall

4:00pm Thursday 16th May 2013

Two primary school pupils inspired their friends to raise money for the charity Smile Train, which offers free cleft surgery to children in developing countries.

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.

Push the boat out at Bradford club

3:00pm Thursday 16th May 2013

Bradford on Avon Sailing Club is inviting people to an open day on Sunday.

Law merger after Devizes shooting

Nicky Morris, principal solicitor at Morris Goddard & Ward, with Stuart McGregor-Johnson, chairman of Wansbroughs

1:04pm Thursday 16th May 2013

The wife of Jim Ward, the solicitor who died after being shot in his office in Devizes, is merging their company with law firm Wansbroughs.

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.

Gareth is new chairman of Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce

Gareth Jones is the new chairman of Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce

12:08pm Thursday 16th May 2013

Gareth Jones has been appointed the new chairman of Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce – the business network serving Wiltshire.

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.

Warminster School

Christian Folkesson, Aiden King, Bailey Maxwell and Thomas Liquorice from Warminster School participated in a residential course at the University of Exeter

12:00pm Thursday 16th May 2013

Warminster School STUDENTS from Warminster School travelled to Krakow in Poland to find out more about concentration camps and the medieval past of the city.

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