Folk back at its roots
THE annual gathering of musicians associated with the Trowbridge Village Pump folk movement took place at The Arc theatre in Trowbridge on Saturday.
Binmen refuse to collect on gravel
BINMEN have refused to collect a wheelie bin from a house near Trowbridge because of health and safety fears due to the fact it was sitting on gravel.
A colourful history
Benjamin Parkes meets an artist who is keeping traditional signwriting alive on the Kennet and Avon.
Still not black and white
The governmentÂ’s decision not to cull badgers has been met with strong views on each side of the argument. Benjamin Parkes finds out more.
Life on the straight and narrow
Benjamin Parkes meets a canalboat dweller determined to keep old traditions alive.
Footballer admits burglary
CHAMPIONSHIP footballer Nathan Dyer, originally from Trowbridge, has been ordered to carry out community service after admitting a burglary at a Portsmouth nightclub.
All hands to the Pump
THE 35th Trowbridge Village Pump Festival took place over the weekend bringing with it world-class folk acts, warm sunshine and local beers.
Director open's drama block
A WESTBURY school celebrated the opening of its new drama studio with a visit from a professional director.
Pump Festival starts tonight
THE annual Trowbridge Village Pump Festival gets underway tonight and is set to bring in the crowds at the weekend.
Former fireman laid to rest
A MUCH-LOVED fireman from Melksham who died earlier this month was honoured by his colleagues, past and present, at his funeral on Friday.
