The latest bid to overturn the controversial allowance increases for Wiltshire councillors failed this today, after it was resoundingly rejected in a heated meeting. Independent councillor Jeff Osborn had called for the decision to approve allowance
Police arrested two 17-year-old youths after a suspected armed robbery at Potterne Post Office. Two armed young men were said to have gone into the post office in High Street just before 5pm yesterday and demanded £20,000. When the demand was
Police investigating reports of an elaborate fraud along the M4 corridor are keen to hear from people who may have been targeted. Good Samaritans who stopped for a lone man posing as a stranded motorist have fallen victim to the fraud. The man
Sixty councillors voted against the motion to rescind the vote taken in November, 24 voted for the proposal to scrap the increase, and six abstained. How your councillor voted today: YES (to rescind the vote in favour of keeping the increased
Wiltshire councillors today voted to keep their rise in allowances. All councillors are entitled to a one per cent rise, cabinet members are entitled to 22 per cent, while leader Jane Scott could have claimed about 36 per cent more than she gets
Wiltshire councillors clashed today in the debate over whether or not to rescind the allowances rise of up to 36 per cent which they awarded themselves. Council taxpayer Paul Gaunt has organised a petition against the move which has 2,673 signatures
A quantity of rubbish at the Wiltshire Waste (Recycling) Ltd site on the outskirts of Devizes is still burning, a week after the fire initially started. Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service left the scene last Thursday as the fire, which broke out
A man accused of carrying out an assault has had the charge against him dropped as the victim is apparently no longer in the country. Jethu Singh had appeared at Swindon Crown Court last month on an allegation of causing grievous bodily harm with
A protest against Wiltshire Council’s controversial allowances rise was supported by GMB and Unison representatives, independent councillors, Labour parliamentary candidates and some council workers today. An extraordinary meeting started at 10.30am
A man who is accused of four counts of voyeurism has been released on bail by a judge. Kevin Wooldridge, 49, is accused of setting up covert cameras to record footage in a girl's bedroom and a bathroom when he lived in Marlborough. No charges
If all the world’s a stage the men and women of Box are more than merely players, as the village’s amateur thespians perform five Shakespeare plays in one night. Inspired by the Immortal Bard, writer Kelley Townley has penned reduced versions of
THE local non-league scene is in shock after popular manager Dave Turner died in the early hours of this morning. It is believed that the Shrivenham boss, who was in his early-50s, died of a heart attack at around 12.30am. An enthusiastic and
Parking problems and congestion continue to plague Dyson and its plans for expansion - but temporary proposals for a 200 space car park are hoped to alleviate immediate problems by the end of this week. Residents gathered in their droves for Dyson
ENGLAND have been lifted by the availability of Chiseldon's Jonny May for Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland at Murrayfield. Former Wootton Bassett youngster May suffered a broken nose just eight minutes into the 26-24 defeat by France
HAVING played in the Premier League and an FA Cup Final, Darren Ward is no stranger to big occasions. And the Swindon Town skipper is hoping several more are on the way in what promises to be an exciting conclusion to the season. Not only are
Marlborough's new mayoral chains should be ready in time for the mayor-making ceremony in May. The chains were stolen from the town hall in October and Birmingham firm Fattorini has been chosen to reproduce them. Town clerk Shelley Parker said
Students at the Kumon Marlborough Study Centre had their hard work recognised at a presentation evening. Ten pupils between the ages of eight and 13 received awards for their achievements in the Kumon maths and English programme. Kumon is an
A change to the short breaks for families with disabled children is to be made, following consultations by NHS Wiltshire's Clinical Commissioning Group and Wiltshire Council. A recommendation was made to the CCG’s governing body that families
Balloons destined for space will be launched in Malmesbury at an event in May. Schoolchildren, Scout groups and those with an interest in weather ballooning are encouraged to take part in what is the second annual balloon fiesta. Chris Hillcox
