Passengers on a bus travelling out of Devizes had a lucky escape when one of the rear wheels came off. The Faresaver bus was travelling down Caen Hill dual carriageway when the wheel came off at about 2pm today. The bus driver managed to stop the
NHS bosses in Wiltshire claim the 111 non-emergency telephone line run by private firm Harmoni is improving, despite an undercover investigation by Channel 4’s Dispatches suggesting shortfalls in the service. NHS Undercover, broadcast on Monday
Pewsey’s sixth annual Music Festival, which takes place on Saturday, will be a real family occasion. Organiser Liz Boden said: “This year’s festival is going to be a true celebration. Not only of quality, diverse music, but also of family and friendship
BURDEROP'S Catherine Fletcher has guaranteed herself the chance of playing for two medals at the 22nd Summer Deaflympics in Sofia, Bulgaria, after reaching both the women’s singles and women’s doubles semi-finals on Tuesday’s fifth day of play.
A flood alert warning from the Environment Agency has now been downgraded amid forecasts of brighter, drier weather, following the storms earlier in the week. Fears were raised about the depth of surface water from the heavy rains in areas through
COLLINGBOURNE Ducis trainer Richard Hannon and Richard Hughes got this year's Glorious Goodwood meeting off to a perfect start as Viewpoint came with a withering late run in the bet365.com Stakes. The formidable Wiltshire combination have an excellent
All three acute hospitals serving Wiltshire performed well in the new Friends and Family Test. The initiative, introduced by NHS England three months ago, asks patients who have attended Accident and Emergency units or who stay at least one night
RICHARD Hannon believes Toormore is "the real deal" as the trainer chases his fourth successive victory in the Veuve Clicquot Vintage Stakes at Goodwood tomorrow. Collingbourne Ducis trainer Hannon has claimed the seven-furlong Group Two with King
A man was arrested by police last night in relation to an alleged arson attack on a van parked on the forecourt of the Esso filling station, The Nursery, Bath Road, Devizes. Petrol was poured over a white van, which had two male occupants, and
A 63-year-old man who abducted a vulnerable child has been released on bail by a judge. David Dobson admitted he detained the 15-year-old in his Chippenham flat in February this year. But he denied a charge of engaging in sexual activity in
WILTSHIRE have made one change to their line-up for this weekend's Minor Counties Championship Western Division clash against Wales at Trowbridge. The out-of-form Jayden Levitt is replaced by vice-captain Tom Morton (South Wilts), who will open
Bromham pensioner Carol Walker and her dancing dog Bonnie make unlikely film stars but they are getting used to the limelight after appearing in an internationally-acclaimed documentary. The retired secretary and her rescued Samoyed are the stars
Calne’s annual bike meet on Saturday proved a roaring success as thousands of leather-clad riders revved through the town. Riders filled the town centre with Harley-Davidsons, Triumph Motorcycles and vintage bikes, parking on Curzon Street, Station
