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Disquiet over lone polling station

The controversy over Marlborough having only one polling station for the local elections on May 3 is rumbling on. read more
Why are police in the library?

Fomer mayor of Marlborough Stewart Dobson said a whole new meaning has been given to the phrase "being brought to book." read more
Where's Wally's cap?

A treasured memento of former postmaster Wally Clarke has been stolen from the pub where he was a regular. read more
Town looks to Hungerford link

Moves are afoot to create links between the town councils in Marlborough and Hungerford. read more
In tune for Mother's day

Young musicians from Wiltshire will be playing with the National Children's Orchestra in a Mother's Day matinee concert in Marlborough. read more
Snuggler loses jail term fight

CONVICTED cigarette smuggler Mark Amin deserved every day of a jail term imposed for his role in a £11.8 million scam, Appeal Court judges ruled on Friday. read more
2CV's epic African journey

When retired businessman Will Scrivens set out to drive to Africa in a 20-year-old Citroen 2CV it was packed with spares in case of breakdowns. read more
Pub bosses quitting was no surprise

Former landlord Julian Bassett has said he is not surprised that Alan and Pauline Robinson quit the Antelope at Upavon after only eight months. read more
Marlborough explores naval link

Attempts are being made to re-establish Marlborough's long links with the Royal Navy. read more

Archive - Thursday, 8 March 2007