There cannot be many people who do not view the £200,000 transformation of the Moonrakers pub, in Nursteed Road, as a good thing. The exterior is much improved and has catapulted the former dark and dingy drinking house with its old-fashioned bars
Devizes Quakers host an illustrated talk by art historian and artist Paul Chapman about First World War art on Friday. The talk will discuss young artists who served in war and their work that was inspired by the pain and destruction. The group
CHIPPENHAM Town are into the hat for the third qualifying round of the FA Cup after a last-gasp Omar Simpson goal saw the Bluebirds navigate a nervous tie against a determined Ardley United this afternoon. The Bluebirds were welcomed out onto the
Calne Music and Arts Festival will celebrate its 40th year when it opens next week with an eclectic mix of shows, exhibitions and events. Judith Weir, recently appointed Master of the Queen’s Music – the first time a woman has been appointed to
TWO boys aged just nine and ten took it upon themselves to help fight Ebola after seeing news of the deadly virus in West Africa on TV – and have managed to raise well over £3,000. Leon and Louis Perry, who live in Kington Langley, saw the doctors
SKELETON world champion Shelley Rudman will miss the forthcoming skeleton season this winter after announcing she is expecting her second child. Pewsey's 2006 Olympic silver medallist Rudman, who clinched the global title at the end of the 2012
Sci-Fi star Chris Barrie and the son of Thunderbird legend Gerry Anderson will be among the attractions at Chippenham’s first sci-fi day next month. More than 1,000 are expected at the charity fun day at the Neeld Hall on October 25. It will feature
Police forensic officers are at The Brittox in Devizes investigating an incident which is believed to have taken place outside the entrance to Boots late on Friday night or early on Saturday morning. Officers at the scene would not comment but
Four decades of protecting history and promoting civic pride is being celebrated by Chippenham Civic Society. Since forming in 1974 the society has given grants to Chippenham Museum, put up blue heritage plaques and brought the Buttercross back
Lacock WI celebrated their 95th anniversary last Friday, when members gathered on the steps at the door of Lacock Abbey to go back in time. Matilda Fox Talbot started the Lacock branch of the Women’s Institute in 1919, and down the years the group
100 Years Ago. GREAT CHEVERELL: Thanks to the kindness and generosity of the High Sheriff, a number of Belgian refugees are being cared for at Great Cheverell. They are accommodated at Great Cheverell House. The party number 19, made up in about
Pensioners Doreen Milner and Stella Cruise have been selected to star in a national campaign to encourage more people to use the internet. Mrs Milner, 78, and Mrs Cruse, 80, from Devizes, will be the face of Get Online Week which runs nationally
POLICE have warned of a significant increase in rural crime in areas surrounding Calne, including the theft of three Mitsubishi 4x4s. The three vehicles were stolen between August 20 and September 9 from near to the owners’ home addresses in Cherhill
Putting people back in touch with where their food comes from has been a major ambition for Devizes butcher Steve Cook. He invited more than 70 chefs and catering managers from across the South of England to the beef farm where he buys his cattle
St Mary's Pre-school in Chippenham has been transformed by a £6,000 refurbishment including a colourful mural. The nursery on Rowden Hill has been fundraising for five years and has now put the money to good use. The toddlers are welcomed to
The neighbourhood policing team has not only got a new base but has also added a new face to the team. The new PCSO, Alan Byrne, started his role on Monday and will be part of the rural beat focusing on Box, Colerne and Lacock as well as other
Waitrose in Marlborough is running a campaign to tackle isolation at Christmas after the success of last year’s project. The store is looking for people who organise, or are thinking of organising, Christmas lunch events for people who might otherwise
