Householders are being asked to check the credentials of businesses offering to clear their waste following a spate of fly-tipping in Wiltshire. It has increased in Chippenham, Corsham and Calne and householders are reminded that if someone offers
St Bartholomew's and All Saints Church was packed to celebrate the contribution made by volunteers to the community. The Mayor’s Civic Service is held at the church each year to recognise the work done by volunteers, including councillor Mike Leighfield
A head for heights was on the menu as young people got a taste for scaling the climbing wall at Corsham's Springfield Community Campus. The campus also served up a Great British Bake Off-style treat as more than 60 young people aged 13 to 19 were
MARK Francis marked his Chippenham Town debut with a goal against his former club as the Bluebirds progressed into the second qualifying round of the FA Trophy with victory over near neighbours Frome Town this afternoon. Francis’ second half strike
Corsham Primary School has been awarded an Investors in People certification for the 18th consecutive year. The award is internationally recognised and measures how well organisations support and develop staff potential. The report praised
People in Corsham community are being invited to two events to help shape youth activities. The event, from 7pm on November 4 will encourage providers of youth activities to meet with local young people to help build and shape a new Local Youth
Protesters from Great Cheverell who want to turn out in force at a housing appeal are furious the inquiry will not be held in the village. Wiltshire Council has decided to hold the four-day appeal over plans by Gladman Developments for 25 homes
Plans for Devizes School to revive a lunchtime youth club have been put on hold after too few pupils signed up for the scheme. Headteacher Malcolm Irons had hoped that a minimum of 150 of the 200 Year 11 pupils would pay £25 in advance for the
A ROYAL Wootton Bassett Primary School reopened as an academy to much fanfare when children, parents and school staff assembled in the playground to take part in a noisy Big Ring last week. St Bartholomew’s Primary Academy, in The Rosary, was opened
Hotel and restaurant At the Sign of the Angel has been brought back to life thanks to brothers Tom and Jack Nicholas. The historic inn in Lacock closed its doors in January and remained empty until the pair took on the lease in June, officially
PLANS to build 46 homes on land off Astley Close, Pewsey, have met with opposition from residents. The proposals are in the consultation phase and have been put forward by developer Charles Church. It intends to submit a planning application
American war veteran Gene Schulz made a welcome return to Marlborough this week, visiting the area where was stationed during the Second World War. Mr Schultz, now 95, arrived in Marlborough in February 1944 with the US Army and lived in a Nissen
100 Years Ago. MALMESBURY: At a meeting of the Board of Guardians, the new regulations respecting the future dietary of casual paupers were discussed. It was recommended the Guardians provide a dietary for these individuals as set out in the Order
Devizes-based children’s charity Youth Action Wiltshire has been awarded £9,948 to help disadvantaged young people develop their environmental awareness. Awards for All – a scheme designed to provide small lottery grants to projects in local communities
An update on plans for a Devizes campus will be given at the annual meeting of the town’s community area partnership on November 7. It’s being held in the Assembly Room at Devizes Town Hall from 6.30pm. Officers will be elected and there will be
A cyclist received serious head injuries in a collision in Wanborough near Swindon yesterday. Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision, involving a delivery van, which happened just before 5pm on Friday October 31, in Church Road between
TYRONE Mings’ father reckons remembering his hardy non-league roots will be paramount for his son as his stock continues to soar in the Championship. The Ipswich Town full-back, from Chippenham, has enjoyed a sparkling start to the season at Portman
BEVERSBROOK Sport and Community Facility is to get a floodlit all-weather pitch and an upgraded pavilion under plans agreed by Wiltshire Council. The pitch will be fenced and floodlit while the pavilion will have a new entrance, reception and upgraded
THE convenience shop MS2 Stores has been crowned best in Chippenham for customer service in the Gazette’s competition. The Gazette and Chippenham Chamber of Commerce teamed up earlier this month to find the local business offering the best customer
SCHOOLS in Chippenham were awarded more than £12,000 by the Chippenham Borough Lands Charity. For the last 19 years, the charity has helped all 14 schools in the town through its social fund. This was originally set up to help schools to provide
VOLUNTEERS are needed to get Marlborough’s youth centre up and running once again. It closed in August following Wiltshire Council cuts. Since news of its closure emerged, Marlborough town councillor Lisa Farrell has worked to see if there is any
