Archive - Friday, 20 September 2019

Clive Hancock
HANCOCK Clive Colin Sadly passed away at Brunel House, Box on 9th September 2019, aged 82 years. Beloved Husband of Marian, Father of Debra, Alison and Brian, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Funeral service to take place on Friday 20th September,…
ATHLETICS: Carter claims runner-up finish at Great Bristol half-marathon
WILTSHIRE’S former junior star Alex Carter had no hesitation in describing his performance at the Great Bristol half-marathon as arguably the best as a senior runner, writes KEVIN FAHEY.
Killer Barry Wilcox should never have been freed - victim's mum
A KILLER this week convicted of trying to groom children online should never have been let out of jail, the mother of his murder victim has said.
UPDATE: Trowbridge couple whose shed caught fire endangering their home praise firefighters
QUICK thinking actions from a dog walker and off-duty policeman prevented a shed fire from spreading to a terrace of houses in Trowbridge this morning.
Couple rescued after shed fire endangers their home
A couple were rescued this morning after a fire destroyed a garden shed just yards from their home in Innox Mill.
Izzie is victorious on debut BBC Antiques Road Trip appearance
CHIPPENHAM auctioneer, Izzie Balmer, completed a magnificent comeback on BBC1’s Antiques Road Trip after beating veteran valuer James Braxton on her debut.
This family is bringing beloved village pub back to Lockeridge
FAMILY pub owners who have taken over a Lockeridge hotspot, are looking forward to bringing 'traditional pub grub' back to the village.
Call for action on climate change grows louder
MORE than 250 children and adults took part in a school strike over climate change in Bradford on Avon last Friday (20 September).
Man found guilty of non recent indecent assault in Calne
A man has been found guilty of indecently assaulting a young girl in Calne more than 30 years ago.
MISSING: have you seen this girl?
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to help find a 13-year-old girl who has been missing for six days.
'I can't be in two places at once' - Mum needs help for the school run
FREE school transport in Wiltshire has been criticised by a mum of two children, who says she is unable to cope with the school run.
Council tax changes are proposed for those on Universal Credit
VIEWS are being asked about possible changes to council tax discounts for people who get Universal Credit.
Athletes get ready to swim, cycle and row around the world in a day in Wiltshire gyms
ATHLETES will be getting on their bikes, treadmills and rowing machines in an attempt to travel around the world in a day to mark National Fitness Day.
It's Not A Choice- inspirational poem shared about mental health
AN inspirational poem has been shared by a woman who has battled with her own mental health for years, to raise awareness about living with an often invisible illness.
Pair due to be sentenced in Swindon for illegally watching Emiliano Sala mortuary CCTV
A PAIR who watched the post mortem of football ace Emiliano Sala on security cameras will learn their fate today.
Team aims to train for 24-hours for charity
FITNESS enthusiasts in Melksham plan to spend 24 hours in the gym over the weekend to raise funds for charity.
Cleaning the streets of Calne, one piece of litter at a time
LITTER pickers in Calne are celebrating their first birthday, in a year which has seen lots of rubbish cleaned, and even a third place prize at the summer carnival.
Chippenham teen spends 10 weeks volunteering in Bangladesh
WORKING on a project to fight international poverty has given a former Hardenhuish School pupil a desire to make a difference to the world.
Farmers are harvesting a late crop as they prepare fields for winter
ALTHOUGH the weather over the past week has been quite autumnal , with some drizzle now and again , the last few days were mainly sunny and warm . It has meant that with all the crops now harvested on Manor and Chiverlins Farm, Ian and Kevin have been…
Talk to your children about knife crime, Chief urges parents
THIS week we have launched Operation Sceptre, which is a national campaign designed to tackle the surge in knife crime.
Police getting increasing calls about modern slavery in Wiltshire
DOZENS of potential modern slavery victims were identified in Wiltshire last year, figures reveal.
Love Island 2020 auditions have started - here's how to apply
RECKON you have what it takes to become an Islander?
180,000 people could be stranded abroad if Thomas Cook goes bust
Tour operator Thomas Cook has confirmed that it needs £200m to avoid the possibility of going bust.

19th September 2019