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  • Biker seriously injured in crash

    A YOUNG motorcyclist is tonight being treated in Southmead Hospital for serious injuries sustained in a crash near Rode earlier this afternoon. The 18-year-old was airlifted by air ambulance to the hospital in Bristol just after 4pm. He was injured

  • Compulsive hoarders sought for new TV show

    COMPULSIVE hoarders are being sought for a new Channel 5 television programme. The producers of the new series are looking for people whose homes are full to the rafters. The new show is being made by independent production company, Viacom International

  • Emergency services on scene of serious crash on A361

    The A361 has been closed due to a serious crash on Poplar Tree Lane. The closure is in place from the Southwick and B3109 junctions south of Trowbridge. Emergency services are at the scene. Motorists are urged to avoid the area.

  • Smashing the stigma around eating disorders

    EATING disorders are complex mental illnesses and can affect anyone, no matter their age, gender or background. They include Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder, and can be used as a way of coping with feelings or situations

  • Local schools have their wishes fulfilled

    STUDENTS at two specialist schools in Wiltshire have received new toys, games and other items to use in their classrooms following a successful charitable campaign from a local company. Office Evolution, based in Melksham, approached their customers

  • Teenager seriously injured in crash

    A teenage girl was airlifted to hospital by Wiltshire Air Ambulance with what are thought to be life-changing injuries following a crash near Melksham yesterday evening. Police were called to reports of a serious road traffic collision at about

  • Army volunteers mentor NHS staff during Covid pandemic

    BRITISH Army officers and soldiers have volunteered to mentor NHS leaders to help them respond to the pressures of the Covid-19 pandemic. More than 130 members of NHS England staff have been mentored by Army personnel with advice on leadership,

  • Tractor destroyed in fire

    THREE crews from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service attended a tractor fire in Minety near Malmesbury yesterday evening. Two pumps from Cricklade and Cirencester and a water carrier from Royal Wootton Bassett were sent to tackle the blaze