CHIPPENHAM Town's Calor League Southern Premier Division clash at Hungerford Town was abandoned tonight after a horror injury sustained by Bluebirds midfielder Rob Dean. The 24-year-old has been sent to Swindon's Great Western Hospital after suffering
A total of £6,450 was given out in grant funding at a Pewsey Area Board meeting. The largest grant was given to Burbage Pre-school, which applied for £2,000 for an all-weather pitch for its outdoor play area. The play area has a grass surface
Staff at the Sainsbury’s store in Monday Market Street, Devizes, will be pedalling miles but on a static bike in aid of Sport Relief. They will aim to cycle the equivalent from Devizes to Westminster on Freiday while staff will also be performing
Families are invited to the fifth annual Marlborough Science Fair this Saturday where visitors have the opportunity to drive the world’s fastest car. As part of the event, organised by St John’s Academy, the Bloodhound Driving Experience simulator
A company that helped put the spark into the Olympic opening and closing ceremonies is one of four firms in Wiltshire to receive a grant from the Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership. Employees from Power Logistic Services from Draycot
Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service wants to recruit those who live or work in Pewsey to become on-call firefighters. The crew in Pewsey needs more people to provide fire cover for the town and surrounding villages. On-call firefighters make
A 30-year-old man has suffered back and facial injuries after his car collided with another vehicle on the A4361 near Hackpen Hill and overturned. Police and paramedics were called to the scene at 1.45pm, and the man was flown by air ambulance
Schools and clubs in Marlborough and Pewsey are encouraging people to put on their running shoes and do their bit to raise money for Sport Relief. Marlborough and District Junior Athletics club will be joined by more than 300 people on Sunday,
Protestors against the Rabley Wood View development were out in force at Marlborough Town Council's planning meeting last night to show their objections to the application. The committee deferred a decision on the application until next Monday’
Two men who are accused of a racially aggravated assault are to face trial by jury. John-Paul Allen and Scott Shuttleworth are also accused of theft in relation to the alleged incident in Devizes last year. Allen, 36, and Shuttleworth, 26,
The manager of the Rattlebone Inn, at Sherston, could well have died if smoke detectors had not sounded, Wiltshire Fire and Rescue service said today. Fire crews fought back flames that have devastated much of the roof and second floor of the 17th
UPDATE: Andrew Wiliam Dowse, of High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, was found not guilty of one charge of sexual assault and one charge of trespass with intent to commit a sex act when he appeared at Swindon Crown Court on October 14, 2014. A
Prices for swimming and using the gym are to go up in a number of Wiltshire’s sports centres as the council puts its leisure services on more of a business footing. Jonathan Seed, Wiltshire Council cabinet member for leisure, said it was vital
DORSET & Wilts Two North champions Marlborough showed few signs of slowing down despite their title win. Already confirmed as victors in the division, Chris Budgen’s men thrashed hosts Bath Saracens 95-5 on Saturday, despite missing a number
A man who is accused of making arrangements for a sham marriage to take place is to face trial by judge and jury. Gbenga Abijo, 30, pleaded not guilty to conspiring to facilitate a breach of UK immigration law. It is alleged that Abijo, of
A company that helped put the spark into the Olympic opening and closing ceremonies is one of four firms in Wiltshire to receive a grant from the Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership. Employees from Power Logistic Services from Draycot
Malmesbury-based manufacturer Dyson is recalling one million heaters today over fears they could pose a fire risk. The recall of the AM04 and AM05 models was announced on its website after "a small number" short circuited, causing a small internal
More than 60 firefighters tackled a blaze in the roof at the historic Rattlebone Inn in Sherston, near Malmesbury, in the early hours of this morning. The famous 17th century pub, frequented by Prince Harry and Prince William, has been badly damaged
Budding athletes in Corsham have plenty of chances to do their bit for Sport Relief at the weekend, with opportunities to run, walk and cycle for a good cause. On Friday students at The Corsham School will be wearing red to run a mile on the school
St Mary’s Sports Centre in Calne is organising a sponsored swimathon and run for Sports Relief. The swimathon takes place on Saturday, March 22, from 2-4pm and Sunday, March 22, from 1-4pm. The run begins at 10am on Sunday, March 23. Duty officer
