Colin Arthur Gleed, 80, of Milbourne, Malmesbury, was remembered fondly by a large congregation at St John the Baptist Church, Little Somerford, on October 4, at a funeral service that followed his cremation. Colin, who on September 22 died at Miranda
BRADFORD Town’s winning groove in Toolstation League Premier Division continued last weekend as they triumphed 2-0 at home to Clevedon Town. Tyson Pollard’s brace wrapped up the points at Trowbridge Road and kept the Bobcats in second in the table
AS Trowbridge Carnival approaches, several roads will be closed on the evening of the event on October 19. The procession starts from Canal Road at 7pm, continuing through the town via The Down, Islington, Timbrell Street, Union Street, Church Street
Employees from the Trowbridge town council will be taking part in another charity fundraiser. Staff will again be getting involved in Denim For Dementia on Friday October 18. This is an annual occasion where everyone has the chance to dress down
A GOALLESS draw against Oldland Abbotonians was enough to keep Calne Town top of the Toolstation Division One table for another week. Ben Redford’s youthful side had chances either side of half-time to poach a winning goal, but neither Calne nor
MELKSHAM Town had to make do with a point in Southern League Division One South last weekend as they shared a 1-1 draw away at Cinderford Town. Jack Ball’s strike three minutes before half-time had put Richard Fey’s side ahead at the break in Gloucestershire
VOLUNTEERS from St James Church, Devizes, have started work on turning an old school into a community hub. The Noise, which is the practical outreach arm of the church, was out in force at the weekend doing everything from unblocking drains and
Musicians and choirs packed Devizes Corn Exchange, and thousands more tuned in on BBC radio and TV, as Alzheimer’s Support staged The Big Jam for BBC Music Day. More than 200 music makers from across Wiltshire answered the charity’s call for musicians
EXPERTS on health and wellbeing are running a family friendly day out in Bradford on Avon on Saturday (Oct 12). From martial arts, to massage and mental health support, 28 groups will be on hand to help families improve their health and wellbeing
A CONSTRUCTION manager from Bradford on Avon man was shortlisted for the construction industry’s most prestigious prize for his work on a major new building in the town. Tony Richards, 54, who lives with his family in Holt, was shortlisted for the
A GRIEVING mother whose son was killed in a car crash in Holland has thanked the public after more than £10,000 has been raised to bring his body back home to Trowbridge. Ashley Overend, 26, was killed when he was driving home from Germany after
A WILTSHIRE restaurant has become one of only 23 in the country with two Michelin stars. At a ceremony last night, The Dining Room at Whatley Manor, near Malmesbury, was elevated from one star to its new status. It's one of only four to be boosted
A MAN and two children were injured on one of the water rides at Center Parcs. Wiltshire Council has launched an investigation as the BBC reported that the man and his nephew, 12, and niece, 13, were hurt on the Tropical Cyclone ride at the holiday
IN a small market town like Devizes any new addition to the dining experiences available are always met with plenty of comment. When I first wrote a story to say that former army chef Steve Nordlund had applied for planning permission to turn a
TOAD patrollers in Warminster who have managed to rescue more than 1,500 live toads since early June are calling for a lower speed limit. The Smallbrook Toad Patrol, which is run by some members of Sustainable Warminster, has been busy rescuing
CHILDREN who helped restore the Alton Barnes White Horse this summer were left in tears after Extinction Rebellion protesters defaced it with its logo on Sunday. Rob Sutherland, who organised the clean-up which involved military helicopters, with
A resident of Bradford on Avon claims her local GP practice is the worst that she’s ever used. Alex Klaushofer says the service at the Bradford on Avon and Melksham Health Partnership, which runs her local health centre, is slowly deteriorating
YOUNG atheletes are in with the chance of receiving a £500 grants to spend on vital equipment and coaching to compete and regional or national level. Last year’s recipient Eirlys Jones from Malmesbury said, “I was so grateful to receive this grant
