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  • Drivers are urged to remember restrictions on M32 slip road

    Drivers are being reminded about the restrictions on the recently reopened northbound exit slip road of the M32 at Junction 2. Following the roads reopening after a damaging fire in February, only cars and motorcycles up to three tonnes can use

  • Canal Trust acts in row over towpath

    A HUGE row has flared up in Bradford on Avon between Kennet & Avon Canal boaters and people using the towpath for exercise during the coronavirus crisis. Runners, cyclists, dog walkers and ramblers are still using the towpath for social and recreational

  • IN THE Dock: Assaults, drinking driving, theft and more

    THE following people have appeared before magistrates in Swindon or Salisbury recently: WESTBURY: Magdalena Chrzanowska, 38, of Primmers Place, has been told to pay £394.80 in fines, costs, victim surcharge and compensation, after she failed to

  • Wiltshire's new High Sheriff is sworn in

    WILTSHIRE'S new High Sheriff was sworn in yesterday in a ceremony that dates back to Saxon times. However, this year's ceremony was anything but traditional! It was due to be held in The Guildhall, Salisbury, with more than 120 guests attending

  • More advice needed on meds deliveries

    People have concerns and need more clarity regarding how to obtain their prescription medication, readers have told the Times this week. While they are stuck indoors on lockdown, not everyone is aware prescriptions can be delivered, or that their

  • Support group covers entire community in just a few days

    PEOPLE in Semington have set up a community support group to assist those in need. Within five days, they had connected all the 400 households in the community, using a combination of a Facebook group, word of mouth, a small local business called

  • Hospital sees first death from coronavirus

    THE first person to die from coronavirus at the Royal United Hospital in Bath is a man in his 80s. James Scott, chief executive of the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Sadly, we can confirm that a man who was being cared

  • Country music is coming to life in Chippenham

    “CHIPPENHAM is often seen as being more famous for its Folk Festival and its thriving live music scene of rock and pop,” says musician Reuben Reynolds. “But things are changing with the growing popularity of American New Country, and Americana music

  • Parking restrictions relaxed by Wiltshire Council

    Parking restrictions are due to be relaxed by Wiltshire Council from today to support residents and key workers during the coronavirus situation. From today council car parks will be free and the parking enforcement service will be relaxed to focus

  • Volunteer army ready for action in Devizes

    TEENAGE eco warrior Joe Brindle has turned his thoughts from saving the planet to helping people in his home town of Devizes survive the coronavirus pandemic. Joe, 17, who is a sixth former at Devizes School spurred his clergyman father Keith into

  • HOCKEY: Corsham celebrate promotion online

    CORSHAM Hockey Club’s men got together for a virtual celebration to mark their probable promotion. Having not dropped a point at their Springfield Leisure Centre home all season, they sat top of the Verde Recreo League East Central 1 when the season

  • MOTORSPORT: Devizes club's Autosolo meet a hit

    Devizes & District Motor Club organised an Autosolo event at Kemble airfield earlier this month for over 50 competitors. The proceeds from the event went towards the annual donation made by the club to Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Competitors individually

  • ULTRA-ENDURANCE: Hall ranked among ultra-running stardom

    DAMIAN Hall’s racing plans for 2020 might be on hold but at least the Box international ultra runner has had some good news this week, writes Kevin Fahey. In a survey sponsored by Red Bull, the international energy drink manufacturer, Hall has been

  • NATIONAL LEAGUE: Cook appointed permanent Bluebirds boss

    CHIPPENHAM Town has appointed Mike Cook as permanent first-team manager after a successful spell as caretaker boss. The former Gloucester City chief took over the club in mid-January after the departure of Mark Collier and has helped steer the Bluebirds

  • WHAT YOU SAID: Panic buying and queues at McDonald's

    We have been covering a lot of stories around coronavirus. And the various issues have aroused strong feelings in many of our readers. Our report of customers rushing to get their last Big Mac or Happy Meal from the Trowbridge branch of McDonald's