TWO people were released by fire crews after being trapped in their vehicle following a collision at Chippenham on Sunday. Two pumps from Chippenham, a pump from Corsham, a heavy rescue appliance from Trowbridge and a flexi-duty officer were mobilised
THERE was an air of excitement and anticipation at Bradford on Avon this morning when the steam train Braunton made only its second scheduled stop at the railway station since the mid-1960s to pick up passengers. Its arrival took place just after
PLANNING decisions made by Wiltshire Council committees have been overturned by inspectors on every one of the last 12 applications that have gone to appeal. Planning applications can be ‘called-in’ by councillors when this is fierce public opposition
‘UNTOLD disruption’ could be caused in Westbury if plans to lay 10km of cable from the site of the gasification plant to Frome is approved, say climate change protestors. Northacre Renewable Energy Ltd has submitted plans to fit the underground
WESTBURY Netball Club is on the look-out for new players after launching a new summer initiative to encourage women to play. The club's two teams – Wildcats and Wolves - have had a successful season competing in the local Moonraker league. Chairwoman
THE Mayor of Westbury, Cllr Mike Sutton, has welcomed the concept of having a banking ‘hub’ for the town. A report published by Parliament’s Treasury Committee last month concluded that banks should fund ‘shared hubs’ in towns like Westbury that
A FORMER commodities broker who lived in East Africa for many years between 1956 and 1989 has penned his life story. Ian Harris, 83, has just published his book, Work Hard Play Hard, about his childhood in England, serving with the Royal Air Force
