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Anti-development campaign takes twist

The hard-fought campaign to protect Rowden Lane in Chippenham from development took another twist last night. read more
£4,500 to fix storm damage

Chippenham town councillors have been forced to spend more than £4,000 of taxpayers' money to fix storm damage, which is not covered by insurance. read more
Red alert on hospital beds

A doctor has claimed The Royal United Hospital in Bath issued a red alert after the decision to slash beds at Chippenham Hospital. read more
Trolley good show by off-duty officer

A family shopping trip for Sergeant Martin Alvis took an unexpected turn when he came across a thief stealing joints of lamb. read more
Top jobs at risk

Four senior strategic managers at North Wiltshire District Council will lose their jobs if a restructuring programme gets the go-ahead. read more
Postcard triggers flood of interest

Joyce Hulbert from Colerne said she was getting used to being recognised in the street after the Gazette ran an article about a 90-year-old postcard sent by her soldier father to her mother during the First World War. read more
Dad says son's arm was broken by police

The parents of teenager Blake Scarth have made an official complaint following an incident in which they claim police officers broke their son's arm. read more
Hi-tech heating goes online

The heating systems in buildings in Chippenham and Swindon are now being managed online - from a Bath-based office. read more

Archive - Thursday, 22 February 2007