Now under new management, the Crown Inn has been revamped as a premier steakhouse. So when a vegetarian colleague felt unable to attend its official re-opening, I felt it my duty to step forward to help out. I headed up to the restaurant after
Grandparents Di and Geoff Miles have been Wiltshire’s own accomplished African drummers for more than 20 years. The couple, from Pewsey, have been running workshops and classes across the county and are well-known in their community for their passion
THE bell at Langley Fitzurse School will ring once again now enough money has been raised to restore its iconic tower. The bell tower dates back to 1856 and is part of the original building at Kington Langley, near Chippenham, but it was in danger
Dad Sam Weller did not panic when his toddler son started to choke when he got sweets stuck in his throat. Thanks to lessons during an emergency first aid course in Chippenham, he knew exactly what to do and his quick action meant Oscar, 18 months
CALNE Town's clash with Chippenham Park looks set to be one of just a handful of local games to escape today's washout. Matches across the country have fallen foul of last night's heavy rainfall but Simon Gardner's Lilywhites and Dave Ferris' Park
INSPIRATIONAL teenage Scout leader Joe Pearson, who was diagnosed with acute leukaemia six years ago, has been honoured by Chief Scout Bear Grylls. The 19-year-old, of Perch Close, Calne, is assistant leader at the 1st Calne Scouts. He was diagnosed
After an afternoon of shopping I was in the mood for some hearty pub grub so popped into the White Bear. The old Tudor building is quite dark and on a Monday afternoon it was extremely quiet, which was slightly intimidating, but the lady behind
CHIPPENHAM Town's quest to notch up a third successive victory in the Calor League Premier Division has been put on hold after today's trip to Arlesey Town was postponed. The pitch at Arlesey's Armadillo Stadium failed a pitch inspection this morning
Market Lavington resident Mike Bridgeman has been awarded for his efforts in helping the community. The 68-year-old, of Canada Rise, won the Community Minded Person of the Year, run by Market Lavington Parish Council. More than ten people were
SHELLEY Rudman completed the full set of World Cup medals – and claimed European silver – to give herself the ideal pre-Olympics tonic ahead of the Winter Games in Sochi. The Pewsey slider, 32, clinched her second podium finish of the campaign
Groundsmen John Wilkins and Chris Chapman plan to tackle a tour of England’s top cricket pitches in aid of three-year-old Ollie Baker, who needs more than £24,300 for an operation to help him walk. Goatacre friends Mr Wilkins, 54, and Mr Chapman
