The Royal United Hospital, Bath, has introduced a new acute diabetes service, which is improving the way it cares for patients with the condition. Between 15 to 20 per cent of all the patients seen at the RUH have diabetes and this number is predicted
9:40pm We'll have all the reaction to a great week on the pitch for the Bluebirds in this Thursday's Gazette & Herald. Thanks for following Bluebirds Live this evening 9:40pm
One of Wiltshire’s leading care home providers aims to give residents a truly memorable time during this year’s Dignity Action Day. The Orders of St John Care Trust’s care homes across Wiltshire, including at Malmesbury, Devizes, Corsham, Melksham
About 40 fire fighters are tackling over 500 tonnes of domestic waste which is alight at the Wiltshire Waste (Recycling) Ltd plant in Devizes. Six fire engines are currently working at the A342 Nursteed Road facility, along with additional support
MARLBOROUGH scored three tries in each half as they maintained their perfect winning record in the league. Playing with the elements in the first half, the visitors opened the scoring in side two minutes when Amori Nailago, Waisale Navunidakua
DEVIZES bounced back from their disappointing defeat at Witney as Luke Rapson’s try secured a South West One East victory in Oxfordshire Having lost on the last three occasions to their opponents, Devizes started with a bang, helped by a strong wind
MINETY'S second string got back to winning ways with a hard-fought away victory in Dorset & Wilts Three North. The game was played in appallingly wet and blustery conditions, Minety starting into the wind and finding it difficult to kick the
Wiltshire Council leader Jane Scott said she decided to forgo any increase in allowances during the Christmas break as a campaign against the rise had become so personal. A Freedom of Information request by the Gazette & Herald revealed her
Devizes MP Claire Perry is demanding answers after constituents were left without electricity over the Christmas period. Last week, Scottish and Southern Energy’s (SSE) Managing Director, Mark Mathieson joined other power company representatives
IN HOWLING wind and driving rain, Minety subdued Swindon’s secnd string with a back-to-basics display of powerful rucking and territorial domination. Playing with the wind behind them in the first half, the visitors pinned their hosts back into
A man who bit the ear off his sister's former boyfriend, following an ongoing feud, has been jailed for four years. Dylan Hunter, 21, launched the gruesome attack during a chance meeting with his victim in Marlborough town centre in the early hours
CHIPPENHAM’S relegation fears deepened as they could only muster a losing National Three South West bonus point at Allington Field. Danny Thomas’ side are now 11 points adrift from safety, despite taking an 8-0 lead on Saturday. They took the
THE wait is over for Pewsey Vale after they ended their 14-match losing streak in Dorset & Wilts One North on Saturday. The Pewsey spirit that has shone through all season in defeat was displayed in buckets, particularly in a solid defence
The inside of an Chippenham electrical shop was destroyed by a fire late on Sunday and the business has been unable to open since. Two fire crews from Chippenham were called out at 10.15pm to tackle the blaze at Lancett Electricals, a single-storey
Devizes NHS Treatment Centre today became the first NHS hospital in the UK to launch a Google Business View virtual tour offering people the opportunity to explore the building from the comfort of their own homes. The virtual tour showcases the
Scores of youth workers could face redundancy and youth clubs could close under Wiltshire Council plans to save £500,000 from its budget. Unions have been called to redundancy consultation meetings to be held in Chippenham, Trowbridge and Salisbury
Police believe that an exotic bird stolen from the Avebury area could have been target by thieves to use in illegal cock fighting matches. The Taiwan cock was stolen from its coup on Tuesday January 21. Other birds on the farm were left behind.
ORGANISERS of the Wiltshire Schools Cross Country Championships are determined to hold the event this Saturday after the first attempt was aborted earlier this month. The Championships will take place at Grittleton House School after an inspection
Wiltshire Police are appealing for information regarding the location of Christopher Savage, 39, from Chippenham. Mr Savage was last seen on Saturday January 25 in Wilton Road, Salisbury. He requires medication and it is very out of character for
Wiltshire Council leader Jane Scott has decided not to accept her controversial rise in allowances, a Freedom of Information request by the Gazette has revealed. Coun Scott would have been eligible to receive total allowances of more than £52,227
Part of Southcott Road in Pewsey has been closed by Wiltshire Council due to flooding. The road between the Ball Road junction and the Green Drove junction will remain closed until the water level has fallen.
CHIPPENHAM Town's Calor League Southern Premier Division clash with St Neots Town this evening is poised to go ahead, despite the continuing heavy rain overnight. The Hardenhuish Park playing surface was reported to be in decent shape this morning
Traffic had to be diverted off the A342 at Wedhampton this morning after the road was blocked by a three-vehicle crash involving a lorry and two cars. No one was hurt although two ambulances were called to the scene as a precaution. The road is
A seat is vacant on Corsham Town Council, following the resignation of a councillor. June Yeatman, who was voted onto the council last May to represent the town’s Pickwick ward, resigned two weeks ago. She said: “I have other responsibilities
Competition to take over one of Lacock’s oldest and most treasured businesses is hotting up, with more than 200 applications received in under a month. The National Trust, which owns the 15th century inn At the Sign of the Angel, has appealed for
Dog and cat owners in Chippenham are being encouraged to attend a microchipping event on Saturday and Sunday, to help safeguard their pets. Microchipping is the most effective way of increasing the chances of a missing pet being returned safely
Three cheques each of £1,250 have been handed from the Avebury Club to the Wiltshire Air Ambulance, Kennet Community Transport, and Avebury Cricket Club. The money came from an auction of promises held at the club in the weeks before Christmas,
Former Calne resident Pamela Ewart, 63, will have to pay back £20,000 in benefits after being found guilty of benefit fraud during a joint investigation. The investigation, involving Wiltshire Council, Plymouth Council and the Department of Work
