North Wiltshire MP James Gray has asked the Government to take steps towards abolishing the European Union's Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). "I welcome much of the language used by the Prime Minister at the time of the recent European
A Chippenham woman has admitted fraudulently claiming more than £30,000 in benefits. Georgina Bennett, 42, of Market Place Chippenham, pleaded guilty to making false representations on claim forms for income support, housing benefit and council
IT manager Thomas Pears has been chosen from more than 140 members of staff at Haine & Smith across Wiltshire for its annual Top Employee award. Mr Pears, who lives in Devizes, is based at the opticians’ head office in Pewsey and has been with
A newly-painted library inspired by Roald Dahl books will encourage children at Cherhill Primary School to read more. The library, painted by artist Josh Simpson, features book covers designed by the children and pipes filled with chocolate, as
Three cars parked in Curzon Street, Calne, were badly scratched with a sharp item overnight between December 29 and 30. One car was scratched from the front to rear door down to the metal. Any witnesses should call PCSO Andy Willox on 101.
Devizes Town Council has agreed to give a grant of £100 to Wiltshire Mind. The council’s community and civic resources committee agreed a number of community grants in November but MIND was not one of the recipients despite making an application
Marlborough Air Cadets 2293 Squadron has been selected to host the Wiltshire Air Training Corps (ATC) annual Wing Parade on February 9. The parade will mark the formation of the ATC in February 1941 and is especially important to Marlborough Air
The Theatre on the Hill at St John’s, Marlborough, is screening Despicable Me 2 on Friday, January 10, at 6.30pm. Tickets from www.kvat.co.uk, by calling 07771 714253, from the White Horse Book Shop or from Sound Knowledge.
Tyres were slashed of a car belonging to an elderly Calne couple between December 28 and 31. The car was parked in Springfield Drive at the junction to Curzon Street. Anyone with information should contact PCSO Andy Willox on 101.
A recruitment open day is being held at the Royal United Hospital in Bath on Saturday January 18 for anyone interested in finding out more about opportunities for nurses and health care assistants. The recruitment event will take place in the hospital
Chippenham town councillor Mary Fallon hopes to address the council’s planning committee tomorrow night with a list of problem pavements in the town. Following injuries to fallen pedestrians, a call for a review of pavements in the Gazette in November
A man charged with carrying out a serious assault has been remanded in custody. Jethu Singh is accused of causing grievous bodily harm with intent in relation to an alleged incident on Sunday, December 1. Singh, 27, of Herridge, Collingbourne
Environmental group Action for the River Kennet holds a workshop on how to spot and record wild brown trout nests on Wednesday, January 29, from 9.30am to 1.30pm at Mildenhall Village Hall.
Tickets are on sale for Pewsey Vale Amateur Dramatics Society’s pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk. Performances at the Bouverie Hall are on January 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 7.30pm with matinees on both Saturdays at 2.30pm. To book, visit www.pvads.net
A teenage couple from the Devizes area will be helping communities in poverty overseas for a volunteering project. Sophie Taylor, 19, of Yard Lane, Bromham, and her boyfriend Charlie Coleman, 18, of Church Lane, Worton, are doing three-month stints
The Jubilee Centre in Marlborough has launched a Meals on Wheels scheme for the New Year and is looking for residents who would benefit from the service and volunteers to help it run smoothly. Hot meals can be delivered from noon on Tuesdays and
At least 575 new foster families are needed across the south west during 2014 to provide stable, secure and loving homes for the record numbers of fostered children, according to new figures from the Fostering Network. Tonight, more than 4,200
