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  • Get tested this summer

    A WALK in clinic to help people prepare for a safe and sexually transmitted infection free summer is running at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Sexual Health Service. The free walk-in session, on Saturday June 1 at the Riverside

  • Warning on fake TalkTalk emails

    FAKE TalkTalk emails about a refund have been circulating around Wiltshire for the past week. Action Fraud has received over 100 reports about fake emails. The emails state that an account is in credit and that they’re owed a refund. The links in

  • Donations needed to tackle mental health

    A COUNSELLING organisation are appealing for donations from individuals or businesses in order to keep helping people with mental their health issues. Trowbridge-based HELP Counselling Services supports hundreds of people every year across West

  • Police tackling domestic abuse

    ADVICE has been issued to people who may be suffering domestic abuse. A police spokesman said: "We know it is not always possible to think clearly when experiencing domestic abuse. "However, the following advice can help if you are trying to

  • Wiltshire small businesses visit Westminster

    MORE than 20 small firms from across Wiltshire have visited the Palace of Westminster in London to find out more about how government works. The trip was arranged by the Federation of Small Business for FSB members from across Wiltshire with support

  • ABBA classic hits at armed forces event

    The first of the main acts performing at next month’s Armed Forces Day National Event in Salisbury has been unveiled. Band Björn Again will headline the main stage at Hudson’s Field on Sunday performing many of ABBA’s greatest hits, bringing the

  • Theresa May to quit as Prime Minister on June 7

    Breaking news - Theresa May to quit as Prime Minister on June 7, paving the way for a contest to choose the next Conservative Party leader and Prime Minister. In an emotional statement outside 10 Downing Street Mrs May said she had "done my best

  • Heroic children saved dad's life with community defibrillator

    HEROIC actions by children saved their father’s life after using a community defibrillator to save his life on Easter Saturday. Kevin Scott, 40, was born with his heart and organs on the wrong side of his body, and paramedics were able to talk neighbours

  • Town council could live-stream sessions

    MORE people in Trowbridge should be involved in council matters says the town council which has vowed to use social media and live online streaming. Councillors agreed in a meeting last Tuesday that more could be done to include the public in council

  • Tributes paid to top goal scorer

    A FOOTBALL legend from Bradford on Avon who was once Arsenal’s top goalscorer has died at the age of 80. Alan Skirton who was born in Bath had a long and successful football career where he also played for Bath City, Blackpool, Bristol City, Durban

  • Shop owner becomes chamber president

    A NEW president of the Trowbridge Chamber of Commerce is taking over from Tracy Parker of Leykers. Edward Kirk, owner of Scholars in Fore Street and Stanley Kirk Embroidery on The White Horse Business Park in Trowbridge has now taken over the position

  • Commuters back station charges

    COMMUTERS using Melksham railway station are backing plans to extend its car parking facility and provide a new café with toilets. The investment by the TransWilts Community Interest Company and Community Rail Partnership is likely to be paid for

  • Assistant police chief starts work

    A NEW Assistant Chief Constable joined Wiltshire Police on Monday (May 20). Mark Cooper was appointed to one of two existing ACC posts in Wiltshire earlier this month and started his role as ACC for Crime and Justice. He joins the force from

  • Show explores the issue of domestic abuse

    A SHOW about domestic abuse is coming to Salisbury International Arts Festival on Tuesday June 4 as part of a UK tour. One in four women experience domestic abuse in their lives. Smack That (a conversation) by theatre-maker and choreographer Rhiannon

  • New mayor and deputy are elected into office

    A NEW mayor and deputy of Warminster were elected at a town council meeting on May 20. Paul Macfarlane was appointed mayor for the ensuing municipal year. Chris Robbins was unanimously voted in as deputy mayor. Speaking after his appointment,