PEOPLE have been urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity they see on farmland. On December 7, there was a report of possible hare coursing taking place in West Wiltshire. Police said: "Following initial investigation no offences
THE man behind Bradford on Avon's Plastic-Free campaign is planning to stand Green Party candidates in the next town council local elections. John Pearce, of Bradford on Avon Green Party, said: "We have tried to stand Green Party candidates in BoA
Vehicle seized A VEHICLE was seized by police following a pursuit at 12.30pm on November 25 on the Paxcroft estate, Trowbridge, where the vehicle was being driven dangerously and failed to stop. Multiple offences are being investigated. Purse
CHIPPENHAM Conservative candidate Michelle Donelan feels she had a part to play in Health Minister Matt Hancock's new plan to recruit more GPs to cut patient waiting times. When Mr Hancock visited Chippenham Hospital last week, Ms Donelan told him
FOLLOWING last week’s Wiltshire Premier Shield exit to Swindon Town, Westbury United manager Neil Kirkpatrick wasn’t greatly surprised to see his side slip to defeat at home to Cadbury Heath upon their return to action in Toolstation League Premier
THE auditorium was filled with excited children waiting to see this classical tale - which turned out to have been adapted into a unique and bizarre show. The Bristol Hippodrome this Christmas is a magical family pantomime, led by soap sensation
Sir David Attenbrrrr, Spready Mercury and Brad Grit will be keeping motorists on the move this winter after a contest to name Wiltshire Council's new 24-strong fleet of gritters. Joining them will be Buzz Saltyear, Arnold Schwarzegritter, Saul T
MELKSHAM Without Parish Council wants to transfer the Bowerhill Residents Action Group picnic area to delineate its boundary. It has asked Wiltshire Council to transfer the area from Seend to its parish under the Community Governance Review.
TROWBRIDGE endured their toughest afternoon in South West One East this season on Saturday as they were thumped 104-3 away at Banbury. The Doric Park side triumphed at home to Wimborne in their previous match on November 23, so the two-week break
ROADWORKS on the A350 at Beanacre are causing delays between Lacock and Melksham. Highways England said traffic is queueing on the A350 both ways near the BP fuel station. The temporary roadworks are causing delays for traffic using the A350,
A father of two from Chippenham died after being hit by an ambulance on the A34 near Oxford. Adrian Bourne, 35, died on the northbound carriageway near the Peartree interchange in the early hours of Friday, November 29. Thames Valley Police said
STAFF and pupils at Forest & Sandridge School in Melksham have been named as the top school fundraisers for last year's Elf Day. Children and teachers donned their festive elf ears, tights and jingly shoes to raise £800 for Alzheimer’s Society.
WILTSHIRE'S fire service are urging the public to be careful with blaze hazards over Christmas. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service have warned of the extra fire risk over the festive period. Ian Hopkins said: “Christmas is a time for
DISCO lovers are being urged to rock back to their favourite eras this Friday (December 13). The Melksham Assembly Hall is hosting an 80s v 90s Christmas party from 8pm onwards. A spokesman said: "The Assembly Hall will be transported back to
RESIDENTS in Melksham creating a new mini country park are to apply for planning approval for a car park. The Friends of Shurnhold Fields want to create parking for up to ten cars on the site of the former George Ward School playing fields.
NEW bins are being installed in the Bowerhill area of Melksham following requests from residents concerned about littering. Members of the Bowerhill Residents Action Group have been working with Melksham Without Parish Council, Wiltshire Council
Westbury is holding a special celebration on Saturday (December 14) for the 200th birthday of the town's greatest benefactor. The Westbury Festival has organised a free party to celebrate the life of Abraham Laverton, who gave his name to the town
BATHAMPTON Morris men are to repeat their annual ‘pilgrimage’ around the pubs and restaurants of Bradford on Avon to raise funds for charity. They will perform their traditional Christmas ‘Mumming’ play on Thursday, December 19, between 7.30pm and
A Chippenham sixth former has died. Pupils at Abbeyfield School were told earlier today of the Year 12 boy's unexpected death but no further details have yet been given. Co-headteachers of the school Ralph Plummer and Nick Norgrove said in
GRIEVING mum Claire Newman has handed over thousands of pounds to a charity in memory of her son who died last year aged 31. Mrs Newman, 52, from Market Lavington set out from The Wharf, Devizes and walked with five friends to Bath to raise money
A TALENTED 11-year-old has been busy making his name in London, starring in a popular West End musical. Monty Payne, from Calne, has shown off his acting and Grade 6 piano skills in the production of School of Rock showing at Gillian Lynne Theatre
DEADLY dog disease Alabama Rot is back in Wiltshire as there has been a reported case of the illness in Malmesbury. The disease is very rare but can be fatal to dogs as it damages their blood vessels and can cause kidney failure. This latest
CORSHAM: Wendy Carol Paull, 47, of Hatton Way, has been fined £108 by Salisbury magistrates and ordered to pay £310 costs and a £30 victim surcharge, after she admitted driving an Audi TT at the Spitfire Retail Park in Trowbridge on December 8 last
A 40-year-old man from Warminster has been arrested on drugs offences after a police stop and search check. Officers stopped a car about which they had suspicions in Warminster and found drugs in the vehicle. Around 1pm on Tuesday, police stopped
DEVIZES Town claimed a first Toolstation League Division One win since September on Saturday as they thrashed Bristol Telephones 5-2 at home. Alistair Bradley struck early on at Nursteed Road but the visitors had restored parity by half-time.
MORE than 300 Santa Clauses came to town on Saturday as Calne Leisure Centre hosted its annual festive fun run. The eighth Santa's Scamper attracted its biggest crowd yet as around £2,600 was raised for Wiltshire Air Ambulance, Dorothy House and
NOMINATIONS are being sought for the 2019 Civic Awards in Melksham. The Civic Awards recognise groups or individuals that have gone above and beyond during 2019. Awards are split into three categories: community service, enhancing Melksham and
A FAMILY from Warminster have delivered 155 advent calendars and tubs of chocolates to hospitals in Salisbury and Southampton where their son was treated for cancer. Debbie Martin and her seven-year-old son, Finn, delivered the last of the calendars
A TEENAGE boy was headbutted by a man as he crossed the road by The Bell pub in Devizes. Police are now appealing for witnesses to the assault which happened just before 1pm on December 4. A police spokesman said: "A 16-year-old boy was with
LIBERAL Democrat canvassers in Bradford on Avon were buoyed by a visit on Tuesday from the party’s spokeswoman on education. Layla Moran, the Liberal Democrat MP for Oxford West and Abingdon until parliament dissolved, joined local parliamentary
MELKSHAM moved into the top three in the Dorset & Wilts One North table following a 29-15 victory at home to Sutton Benger. Melksham ran in five tries on the day and are now just three points behind league leaders Avonvale. The visitors were
LEIGHTON Osborne scored a late try to snatch Devizes a 10-7 victory at home to Swindon during a nervy Wiltshire derby in Southern Counties South on Saturday. Playing down the slope in the first half, Devizes looked to attack from the off, and for
