The bar of the Black Swan Hotel has been transformed into a cosy bistro-style eatery with bags of atmo Roaring log fires add to the atmosphere and a wall separating the rather bleak back room has now been removed, making the big dining room much more
New Chorister Bishop Jason Kellinger has revealed his successor at Salisbury Cathedral will be a girl. Jason, 12, from Calne, gave the sermon as he became Chorister Bishop for the cathedral’s Choral Evensong service. Jason was only baptised
Would-be beekeepers can learn the art of getting great honey if they sign up to a new course being run by Kennet Beekeepers Association. It is holding a 14-hour theory and practical course run by experts including bee farmers, a master beekeeper
PERMISSION for 50 new homes to be built on part of the old Roundway Hospital site has finally been given more than a decade after it was left derelict by other building work. Doric Developments of Melksham has approval for the development, which
MORE Wiltshire primary school pupils are achieving expected levels for reading, writing and maths, according to the latest Government figures. Performance tables from the Department for Education, released last Thursday, show an increase in the
ABBEYFIELD School in Chippenham had an inspirational visitor to present its annual awards last week. More than 30 Year 11 students received awards from Captain David Henson, who was the British Armed Forces team captain in the Invictus Games.
A show for all ages, with a strong storyline, imaginative sets and excellent cast makes Salisbury Playhouse’s production of Mother Goose a festive family treat. The pantomime – directed by Joyce Branagh and assistant Dave Orme, with Rebekah Hughes
THE firm that now owns Hillworth Stores in Devizes wants to be able to sell alcohol for longer hours, but town councillors have objected to a licence change. Central Stores, which owns the corner shop, wants to be able to sell alcohol from 5.30am
100 Years Ago. LACOCK: At the outbreak of the war a large quantity of ammunition was kindly given by several residents for the purpose of providing free practice in rifle shooting on the miniature range for any of the young men in the village who
A Chippenham couple’s bungalow, decked out with dazzling fairy lights, is delighting youngsters at Monkton Park Primary School opposite. The kids stop to wave at the twinkling Father Christmas as they pass by Janet and Wally Winsor’s home in Sadlers
A new book that turns back the clock 100 years to the dawn of motorised passenger transport in Devizes and Market Lavington is as much about the changes in the way of life as it is about the developing bus industry in rural Wiltshire. Lavington
Rachel Multon of Uphill, Urchfont, has sent in this picture from the 1930s showing five Devizes Rangers – including her mum, known as Girlie – and their captain, their arms linked as they stride purposefully towards the camera. The Rangers, who
Accountant Michaela Swadling-Stickler has transformed her North Wiltshire home into a Christmas Wonderland with a dazzling display of 200,000 fairy lights in memory of her late father. Now she is inviting the public to enjoy her stunning light
KENNET Valley Hall in Lockeridge has gone digital thanks to a £800 grant from Marlborough Area Board. The hall had been using a traditional lock system with the booking secretary issuing and collecting the keys but the committee decided on an upgrade
Wiltshire residents are being encouraged to carry on recycling over the busy festive period, but to be aware that collection days will change. All waste and recycling collection days will move over the festive period, with no collections taking
The wet weather will mean that a few changes to your short game strategy will be necessary. With the greens being so soft it will mean than the ball will not run across the green very easily. A better strategy will be to pitch the ball a bit
