A CHIPPENHAM couple shared their wedding day with family, friends and a group of six-foot tall furry creatures, after the bride won a competition to have Sylvanian Families toys join her special day. Natalie Eels, 32, married her 33-year-old partner Matthew
A HISTORIC pub in Hullavington, which was saved from closure by residents, has been taken on by award-winning landlords. Jo and Matthew Lumb, 39, took on the Hullavington Arms, previously known as the Star Inn, in October and plan to transform
A BUS company has said that a casually employed driver will no longer be used on its routes after a passenger complained about the way he spoke to a disabled man.Nick Gadd from Urchfont, near Devizes, contacted Chippenham based bus company Faresaver after
GREENFINGERED gardener Annabel Dallas has been named as the new County Organiser for the National Garden Scheme in Wiltshire.Ms Dallas, of The Old Mill in Ramsbury, trained as a botanist and has opened up her garden every year for the enjoyment of the
NORTH WILTS women are marching on in the top ladies indoor national team competition for the Yetton Trophy (inter-club championship). Previous winners and losing finalists last season, the Chippenham club's ladies booked their place in this year
DOG-LOVERS rejoice as a Hotel in Malmesbury has been named the best luxury dog-friendly hotel.Whatley Manor Hotel and Spa has been awarded the accolade in the PetsPyjamas 2017 Dog-Friendly Travel Awards, which recognises special destinations that lead
MARLBOROUGH moved into second spot in Southern Counties South as they downed Devizes 31-10 in their replayed league fixture on Saturday. The original playing of the contest in October had been abandoned after Devizes centre Sam Jones had sustained
RUTH Barnes got exactly what he wanted as she was pushed to the limit before successfully retaining her South West Inter-Counties Cross Country Championships title, writes KEVIN FAHEY.In what proved to be a real ‘Generation Game’ 18-year-old Avon junior
CHIPPENHAM found themselves usurped for second place in South West One East as they surrendered a 10-point lead to slip to a 26-22 defeat at Banbury, who took over behind runaway leaders Old Patesians. The visitors looked in a strong position to
The UK’s leading retirement housebuilder, McCarthy and Stone, is inviting Wroughton retirees to explore the benefits of downsizing at a special information day for its latest development, Banks Place, on Wednesday 17th January between 11am and 3pm. Currently
GIN lovers were treated to a talk and a tipple when Calne’s very own gin expert filled the room with his knowledge. David Hitchens, of the New Wine Shop put his knowledge to the test when he talked through the different types of gins to inquisitive
A COMPUTER repair man found with movies and pictures of child rape on his laptop has walked free from court. Robert Copeland had been downloading scores of images of young boys as young as two being abused. But after hearing the 39-year-old
CAR wash owner Gent Jakupi and his manager Rob Gerrish have hit the road in an old Russian military truck to take it back to his home country of Albania so it can be used for filming.Mr Jakupi, who runs Devizes Car Centre in New Park Street, has owned
