Children at Acorns Pre-school in Kington St Michael discovered how much fun a cardboard box holds in No Toys Day. Manager Lee Churchill has just completed a play leader qualification at the village primary school, which last year used lottery funding
Retired couple Carel and Caroline Bouwens conquered Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for the Cancer Vaccine Institute. Retired army officer Mr Bouwens,63, and his 60 year-old-wife, of Collingbourne Kingston, took on the challenge in memory of their
This spring, visitors to Lacock Abbey can enjoy a walk through some of the world’s loveliest gardens, as a collection of winning images from the prestigious International Garden Photographer of the Year competition will be displayed in the Botanic
Young jobseekers, who have been working with firefighters to boost their confidence, demonstrated their new skills by tackling a staged house fire. The 11 youngsters, who have been on a three-week course, also manned a fire engine and cut a ‘casualty
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman stole two bottles of alcohol from the Co-Op in Gloucester Road, Malmesbury, on Saturday.
The future of British forces in the 21st century was on display in Upavon today in a huge exhibition of hardware and human capabilities. The exhibition, which has taken two weeks to assemble and is codenamed Exercise Griffin Herald, shows the abilities
Today’s teachers’ strike disrupted many schools in North Wiltshire, causing many to only partially open. The Royal Wootton Bassett Academy closed for the day due to the strike, called by the National Union of Teachers over pay, pensions and working
Chippenham Rotary Club was among those lending a hand to the victims of flooding in Somerset. A small army of volunteers from several organisations are involved in sorting and distributing donations like clothing, food, drinks, cleaning materials
AFC CORSHAM Jaguars booked their place at May’s finals weekend as they defeated Worton & Cheverell 4-0 in the Ron & Edna Sales U15 League Cup showpiece during two days of semi finals at Rudloe’s Leafy Lane complex last weekend. Jaguars
The A360 High Street at Westdown Camp, Tilshead, is closed because of an accident involving one vehicle. Traffic is said to be slow around the Candown Road junction as a result.
Devizes has been awarded the accolade of coach friendly town. The decision was made by the Confederation of Passenger Transport following a visit to Devizes by two of their officials last week. Tony Aldridge, who owns Rosemundy Cottage Bed
MALMESBURY Victoria got back to winning ways last night with an emphatic derby victory over local rivals Purton. Gareth Davies' Vics, who had picked up just one point in their last four outings, notched up only their sixth win in all competitions
Strike action by National Union of Teachers' members today has been condemned by the Department for Education which says that it will disrupt parents' lives and damage children's education. The one-day walkout, called by the National Union of Teachers
Police investigating a serious collision near Winterbourne Bassett which left a man fighting for his life are trying to trace a motorcyclist and cyclist who could provide important information. A Ford KA cabriolet overturned several times after
Pewsey Heritage Centre is getting ready to open its doors to visitors once again following a major refurbishment. Visitors will be able to see the new-look museum and its fully refurbished displays for the first time on Saturday, April 12, between
Primary schools are largely unaffected. PARTIALLY OPEN: Fynamore School: Nine out of the school's 14 teachers are taking industrial action. The school is open only to pupils of the five teachers not involved in the strike. PARTIALLY OPEN: St
In a letter to parents, Royal Wootton Bassett Academy headteacher George Croxford says the school will be closed today. On the school's website he says: "We have been informed by the NUT union that they will be taking industrial action in the form
Witnesses are urged to come forward after a Mini, parked in St John’s Street, Malmesbury, was keyed along its entire length between 1.30pm and 3.30pm on Sunday.
Thieves forced open a ground-floor window of a house in Lea, near Malmesbury, while the homeowners were asleep and stole an Apple computer, iPad and purse between 11pm and 6.30am on March 20 and March 21. Police are also investigating a separate
Morph into a filmmaker this Easter with Aardman and The Big Lunch Morph, one of Aardman’s oldest and best loved animated characters, is lending his support to The Big Lunch this spring and to celebrate, a competition has been launched to find the
