Calne’s first business fair will be held in May to promote small companies and enterprises. The fair, on May 17, will be held in the town hall and Marden House, and is supported by the Calne Chamber of Commerce, Calne Springs Forward and Calne
Balfour Beatty workers Ryan Harte and Andy Pothecary know what it is like to be on the front line of pothole filling. Although most members of the public are glad to see them at working on the damage they still come in for abuse from others.
With potholes a constant problem on Wiltshire’s roads highways supremo John Thomson could be forgiven for hoping motorists might not notice the full extent of the problem. But the opposite is true and Coun Thomson is urging everyone to report every
LATE goals from Nile Ranger and Michael Smith papered over the cracks against Shrewsbury, but Town weren’t so lucky against Oldham last weekend. Since my love affair started with the club back in the 1990’s, I’ve witnessed some brilliant performances
Company director James Grist, of Wiltshire Waste (Recycling), played down talk of being a hero in his successful efforts to stop the blaze spreading to other parts of the site at the foot of Monument Hill, near Devizes. Mr Grist worked through
The White Horse Bookshop in Marlborough could expand its range of books by 75 per cent following its buyout by two wealthy businessmen. Wiltshire’s deputy lieutenant Robert Hiscox, who lives at the Rainscombe Park estate in Oare, and Aldbourne
A DOG went on a rampage near Malmesbury at the weekend, killing and maiming scores of grazing sheep. Three farmers who have flocks on two fields in Upper and Lower Seagry were called there on Saturday morning to find their animals had scattered
The past two severe winters put a strain on Wiltshire Council’s ability to cope with potholes but the wet weather, which started in December and continued throughout January, means the pressure is on like never before. Motorists have been phoning
DEVIZES is popular with coach companies despite major problems finding coach parking close to public toilets, Devizes Area Board heard last week. Tony Aldridge of the Devizes Tourism Partnership told the gathering at the Sports Club in London Road
Tributes have poured in for popular football stalwart Dave Turner, who died after suffering a heart attack in the early hours of Monday. The 52-year-old father-of-two joined relegated Pewsey Vale in July 2005 as manager and twice led the Ball Road
Wiltshire football figures united this week as the county game mourned the loss of one of its most popular managers. Former Wootton Bassett Town and Pewsey Vale manager Dave Turner died on Tuesday, aged 52. The father-of-two, who was bossing
Sutton Benger residents have raised £2,048 for armed forces charity Help for Heroes through a sold-out evening of live music at the village hall on January 25. The event was put on using a £400 donation from builders Redrow, who have just bought
Marlborough mum Julia Kerin thought her son Paddy, three, might never walk after being diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder. But six months ago after intensive therapy at Devizes Opportunity Centre he took his first step – and now he loves to
You can do your bit to help the Gazette’s appeal by organising anything from a cake stall to getting your friends to sponsor you for some weird and wacky trial such as sitting in a bath of beans. Or, of course, you could go down the tried and trusted
Little Ollie Petherick, who was born with a rare chromosome defect, may never learn to walk or talk but his beaming smile is enough to melt anyone’s heart. Ollie, two, of Cromwell Road, Devizes, suffers from Angelman syndrome. He made a dramatic
SUE Cooke missed out on adding to her impressive list of three national indoor championship title successes despite a brave challenge last weekend. The North Wilts bowler, competing at the Warner Lakeside Coastal Village, Hayling Island, Hampshire
Chippham's newest store, B&M was opened by the town’s deputy mayor this morning. The 12,500sq ft unit on Bumpers Way next to Pets at Home had been empty for over a year after electrical chain Comet closed down. Chippenham town councillor
PUPILS enjoyed tucking into samosas, sushi and bockwurst sausage in an international food fair. On an even more exotic menu for the more courageous were water beetles and grubs straight out of ITV’s I’m a Celebrity’s bushtucker trials. Youngsters
Today the Gazette is launching an appeal to raise £10,000 to help a special needs nursery in Devizes continue its incredible work, that changes the lives of young children and their families. Devizes Opportunity Centre in Bellevue Road is to lose
THIS year marks the 40th anniversary of Marlborough College summer school and visitors in 2014 are promised an experience that is bigger and better than ever. The Summer School’s comprehensive programme for young people continues to prove a winning
Wiltshire Council says it had no alternative but to pass on the loss of government cash to Devizes Opportunity Centre and three other specialist nurseries in the county. Matthew Look, lead commissioner for disabled children, said: “We value the
Villagers are shocked after an armed raid at Potterne Post Office. Two people went into the Post Office, High Street, shortly before 5pm on Monday and one or both are understood to have pointed guns through the grille of the counter and asked the
Two controversial housing developments of almost 600 houses off the London Road corridor of Devizes are likely to be given the go-ahead as Wiltshire Council planners say they are powerless to stop them. The council’s strategic planning committee
A charity golf day with the chance of winning a new Jaguar car for the weekend has been organised to help raise money for three children’s charities. The event has been organised by Paul Sparrowhawk, of Upper Minety, to support his wife Claire’
Independent inspectors found improvements at the Royal United Hospital (RUH) in Bath, a report published today shows. The hospital had a damning report from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following an inspection last June. Among the findings
