UNEMPLOYMENT across the UK is at its lowest rate in more than a decade, according to recent statistics.Figure released by the labour market show that unemployment is down by 900,000 since 2010 and 208,000 more people are back to work in the south west
St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School in Corsham have been encouraging pupils to think about their futures in their Big Me week. The week is dedicated to encouraging and helping pupils to think about and start developing some basic skills towards
CHIPPENHAM Town Council have appointed their new chief executive who will take up the position in March.Mark Smith will take on the role following Sue Wilthew’s resignation at the end of last year due to health reasons.Currently working for Reading Borough
YES Minister's very own Derek Fowlds helped raise £200 for a unique cancer detection charity at a question and answer session in Box.The actor, who recalled parts of his life in front of dozens of interested villagers on Saturday, donated his fee
AN American town twinned to Calne has offered its congratulations to the town council and the Bible Society for breaking a Guinness World Record last year. The Caln Township Board of Commissioners read a proclamation congratulating the people of Calne
A NEW campaign has been launched to raise awareness of the Wiltshire crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers, which is being backed by the Police and Crime Commissioner.The campaign to boost the awareness of Crimestoppers is seeing radio adverts, social
TWO witnesses who may have seen an attempted robbery at the Rivo Lounge in Chippenham are being urged to come forward by police.A 44-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and released on bail following the incident.On
A long-term volunteer for the Marlborough Brandt Group will be on an emergency flight home from The Gambia in light of the political uncertainty hanging over the country. Anita Bew, who has volunteered for the charity for around 30 years, has been
THE iconic sounds from Ibiza's golden beaches will fill the air at Bowood House in the summer as they announce two classical concerts for two different musical tastes. Events company Revival Productions announced on Tuesday that they would be hosting
A NEW darkly funny novel which is a take on the current welfare system is hoping to spark debate and conversation around issues of disability and discrimination. Novelist and film maker Tanvir Bush is currently working on her new novel Cull. Written
STAFF at a specialist mobility equipment showroom in Pinkney are delighted after they were commended for their exceptional customer service at the Motability Dealership awards. Optimum Mobility, based in Pinkney Park near Sherston, was commended in the
MELKSHAM Town manager Darren Perrin reckons missed chances were the deciding factor as his side’s FA Vase ambitions came to an end in a fourth round replay. After holding Toolstation Premier Division leaders Bristol Manor Farm to a 1-1 draw a week
BRADFORD Town manager Danny Greaves was pleased to see his side hold their nerve as they hung on to claim an important 2-1 win over struggling Bitton in the Toolstation League Premier Division. It took just four minutes for Bradford to get off
WILTSHRIE Senior League Premier Division strugglers Pewsey Vale Development finally have something to cheer about after they claimed their first win of the season last weekend. Mark Field’s hat-trick earned Vale their first points of the season
JORDAN Smith's fine start to life as a member of the European Tour continued with an excellent opening round at the Abu Dhabi Championship this morning. Derry Hill's Smith, who finished third at last weekend's SA Open in South Africa in what was
TODAY Wiltshire Air Ambulance launches its new fundraising appeal to raise the remaining £1.25 million needed to complete its new airbase in the county. The Gazette & Herald is backing the final push and is urging readers to support this vital
THE owner of a bootcamp fitness class in Upavon is heading to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of a pre-schooler who was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder that affects brain development. Alison Marron, 41, is flying out for the epic
DEVIZES trainer Liam Wilkins will appeal the decision of the British Boxing Board of Control to withdraw his licence following an unsanctioned sparring session which left Trowbridge's former British middleweight Nick Blackwell fighting for his life
IT EARNED him a place inside the world’s top 100, as well as a hefty pay cheque, but Jordan Smith reckons he may have garnered something even more important from his super show in South Africa at the weekend. The Derry Hill player, 24, went toe
AFTER experiencing a dour start to 2017 at the County Ground, Town fans finally had something to celebrate last weekend as Tim Sherwood’s side came away from Bolton with a memorable win. Goals from new loan signing Ben Gladwin and Yaser Kasim secured
WILTSHIRE and Swindon Sport (WASP) Level 3 Winter School Games competitions got off to a fine start with the girls’ basketball competition held at St John’s Academy. Refereed well by Walter Amos and Carl Williams, with Young Sports Leaders from
CHIPPENHAM began the second half of their first season in Conference North with a confidence-boosting 8-0 win at home to fellow strugglers Whitchurch A. The home side were unable to make the most of their early opportunities but eventually, Ben
