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  • Wreath-laying ceremony commemorates Thomas Helliker

    THE 217th anniversary of the death of Trowbridge martyr Thomas Helliker, who was hung in Salisbury on his 19th birthday, took place on Sunday (March 22) when a wreath was laid at his grave at St James’ Church in Trowbridge.  Helliker was an apprentice

  • Series of burglaries where properties were left unlocked

    RESIDENTS are urged to be mindful of their home security following a number of burglaries across the county in recent weeks. In most cases, the burglaries have been taking place during the night while the homeowners are asleep but doors have been

  • WHAT YOU SAID: What you had to say on our news

    WE covered the story about a bus lane in Wiltshire that’s ‘bringing in £2.5 million of fines for the council’. Thousands of drivers are still falling foul of the restriction near the Designer Outlet in Swindon. LIZ DENBURY: My hubby and I have both

  • Tell us about what you're doing for Mothers Day

    TODAY will be difficult for many mums stuck at home in isolation with most unable to spend time like they usually would with their families. Have you had to cancel or change plans because of social distancing? How are you adapting and making the

  • Ramblers battle to save unusable paths in Semington

    THE Ramblers in Wiltshire are worried public footpaths are not usable as many are becoming abandoned or land owners fail to keep hedges under control. They are also concerned about two main roads causing busy traffic making it unsafe for them to

  • First gamma camera for Bath RUH

    FUNDRAISERS got a double boost when they learned their £1,500 donation to the Bath Cancer Unit Support Group is also helping to purchase the first revolutionary gamma camera of its kind in the UK. BCUSG trustee Sue Oliver received the cheque at