THE Theatre Royal in Bath has kicked off its new summer season to a brilliant start with Christopher Durang’s irresistible madcap comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. Winner of a 2013 Tony Award for Best Play, the production is running in
A GIANT owl that was missing for over year has been found been found at last – thanks to a pair of dogs on their morning walk. Bella, a two-year-old European eagle owl, flew from falconer Allan Gates last year after she got spooked by the sound
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This week is Carers’ Week, and Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is officially launching its ‘Do you know a CHARLIE’ campaign. More than 6.5 million people in the UK are currently caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is older
Wiltshire Council balanced the books in 2018 and recorded an underspend of £357k on public services. Cabinet member for finance cllr Phillip Whitehead said dDespite a forecast £1.5m overspend, budgets were tightened and the year's spending brought
OF all the insects to capture hearts and minds in Wiltshire, the modest honey bee must be one of the most loved. However, a new report being released later this year by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust shows that the humble pollinator, together with other
ORGANISERS of the Chapmanslade Explorer Trail say this year’s event went swimmingly. The theme of the third annual event was ‘Under the Sea’ and it took place from 11am to 4pm on Saturday, June 8. Spokesman Phil Jefferson said: “What a fantastic
LOCAL TV presenter Paul Martin has been named as the guest speaker at the launch of a charitable association to help those with dyslexia. Paul will join Wiltshire entrepreneurs and business partners Darren Clark and Kelly Holbrook at the launch
A BUDDING young racing star has been selected by a Formula One driver to join his heroes on the grid at the Grand Prix in Silverstone. Army Cadet Daniel Amor, 10 was thrilled to be picked for the F1 Future Star scheme, which will see him join Williams
A Crimean War soldier from Semington who died in the hospital where Florence Nightingale organised care for the wounded troops has been recognised with a new memorial. It remembers Hamon Cadby, who was born in Semington on February 12 1807 into
AIRMEN old and new are being offered the chance to meet the last survivor of the famous Second World War Dambuster raids on Germany. Squadron Leader George 'Johnny' Johnson will be the guest at a screening of a new Dambusters film ‘Attack on the
A TEAM of Wiltshire Air Ambulance supporters had the support of two Olympians when they completed a fundraising challenge in Snowdonia National Park. The 13-strong group – which included the charity’s ambassador Shelley Rudman and her husband Kristan
ORGANISERS of a Charity Country Competition hope to attract more than 200 entrants from the Wiltshire agricultural industry and local rural community. The team of agricultural industry professionals, including The Farm Consultancy Group, Royds Withy
ANOTHER Clean Air Day to focus attention on pollution from vehicle exhaust fumes and its impact on health is to be held in Bradford on Avon on Thursday, June 20. It has been organised by Cllr Sarah Gibson, the Wiltshire councillor for Bradford on
FORMER mixed martial artist Scott Clist may have retired from the ring but he’s still winning awards. His feature film screenplay, How We Fight, has won the award for Best screenplay at The Heart of England film festival. It is a drama about the
THE resignation of Tory councillor Michael Swanton from Melksham Town Council has created a vacancy in Central Ward. Now Wiltshire Council's returning officer, Dr Carlton Brand, is inviting nominations for candidates to stand in a local by-election
A SCHOOLGIRL from Bradford on Avon living with cerebral palsy can continue to enjoy her love for cycling after receiving funding for a specialist bike from a children’s’ charity. Nicole Chorley, 13, who was born at 29 weeks weighing 2lb 2oz and
THREE Westbury children who raised nearly £2,000 between them for the Royal United Hospital in Bath have been presented with special certificates at Bitham Brook Primary School. Theo and Rosie White, aged nine and six, completed a 31-mile walk to
LIFELONG friends and keen adventurers will be taking on the challenge of sailing around the whole of Great Britain in a 60-year-old wooden dinghy to raise money for charity. Will Hodshon from Westwood, near Bradford on Avon, and Richard Mitchell
THE Canal & River Trust has urged people not to drop plastic waste and to take it home with them. The charity is urging communities across Wiltshire to take action on their doorstep to make their local neighbourhood beautiful. As part of its
MORE than 120 UK armed forces veterans have signed an open letter against Brexit on 75th Anniversary of D-Day. The 122 signatories - including six from Wiltshire - have written an open letter warning of the impact that Brexit could have on peace
A CONMAN who stole thousands of pounds from Trowbridge businesseses and enjoyed a lavish lifestyle has been found guilty of theft and money laundering involving £1.4 million. Simon Gold ran several estate agency businesses registered at Parade House
