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Young mum in Corsham fatal crash is named

Thre crash scene at Corsham

12:55pm Saturday 4th July 2009

The mother-of-three who died in a crash on the A4 at the Bradford Road junction on Thursday morning has been named by police.

Investigators probe fatal crash after police chase

11:44am Saturday 4th July 2009

The Independent Police Complaints Commission is to investigate an incident in which a motorcyclist crashed and broke his neck as he was pursued by police in Swindon.

Wiltshire police arrest serial burglary suspect

11:36am Saturday 4th July 2009

Wiltshire police have arrested and charged a man suspected of 15 burglaries throughout the county.

Wiltshire joins battery recycling scheme

11:29am Saturday 4th July 2009

Wiltshire Council is making a difference to the environment by joining a new battery recycling scheme.

Boy racers make life hell in Chippenham

7:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

Families living close to car parks in Chippenham used by boy racers until the early hours of the morning have spoken of their ordeal.

Nightmare ends for Devizes family

Jake Edmonds celebrates with his parents Ian and Fiona

7:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

Eighteen months of hell have come to an end for residents of Snuff Court in Devizes.

Upavon stages village fun day

7:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

Families in Upavon are in for a hectic day on July 11 when the villagers’ day takes place.

Marlborough electricity bill proves a shocker

James Town

7:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

Chef James Town has been left shocked and bemused by an electricity bill claiming he owed £788 for four days at the two bedroom flat he has just quit in Marlborough.

Homes plan threat to Wootton Bassett wildlife haven

Richard Gosnell, left, with residents at Vowley View

7:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

Families in Wootton Bassett have hit out at controversial plans to build 100 homes on a wildlife haven in the town.

Action plea over Wootton Bassett yobs

7:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

Councillor in Wootton Bassett have agreed to take action after residents complained of anti-social behaviour in Tanners Close off Station Road.

Historic beam engine to rescue stranded Wiltshire boaters

Crofton beam engine

5:00pm Friday 3rd July 2009

A historic beam engine is to be fired up and put into action tomorrow to allow marooned boaters to navigate the Kennet and Avon Canal between Burbage and Wootton Rivers.

Judgement reserved on Savernake High Court case

4:24pm Friday 3rd July 2009

The judicial review into the closure of the minor injury unit at Savernake Hospital, Marlborough ended today with a High Court judge reserving judgement.

Vietnamese men jailed for Devizes cannabis factory

Cannabis at the house in Broadleas Park

1:37pm Friday 3rd July 2009

Three Vietnamese men found guilty of cultivating cannabis in a house in Devizes have been jailed.

Yatton Keynell toddler helped by sensory toys

11:48am Friday 3rd July 2009

Disabled toddler Ellen Woodhouse is over the moon with the new sensory toys her pre-school has been given.

Malmesbury girl learns from top artist

11:47am Friday 3rd July 2009

Ten-year-old Malmesbury Primary School pupil Amy Wiles spent a day learning to paint with renowned wildlife artist and conservationist, David Shepherd CBE at his home studio.


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