A FAMILY from Bath will trek the Great Wall of China to raise funds for the planned Dyson Cancer Centre at the Royal United Hospitals (RUH) Bath in gratitude for the care given to their relative Karen Thayer. Karen’s brother-in-law, Brian Thayer
DEVIZES MP Claire Perry’s support for Theresa May stood firm on Tuesday evening as the Prime Minister’s terms of Britain’s exit from the EU were rejected by 230 votes. Mrs Perry, who voted Remain in the EU referendum, on Monday re-tweeted Mrs May
A FIRM, which merged with Devizes based Aster Group in 2012, has been heavily fined following the death of a five year old girl who became trapped in a lift. Synergy Housing Limited of Link House, Poole pleaded guilty to breaching the Health and
A FIRM, which merged with Devizes based Aster Group in 2012, has been heavily fined following the death of a five year old girl who became trapped in a lift. Synergy Housing Limited of Link House, Poole pleaded guilty to breaching the Health and
IT may not look like a glitzy restaurant on the outside, but St Peter’s Coffee Shop in Marlborough has gained a reputation for the standard of its cooking. The café come restaurant in the former place of worship is listed as number two on TripAdvisor
Julia’s House children’s hospice THE Julia’s House children’s hospice shop in Devizes is inviting new volunteers to join its team for a few hours a week. The shop, in Maryport Street, needs people to help out behind the scenes or on the shop
PUBLICANS Kevin and Louise Fraser flew back thousands of miles from a holiday on an African island to make sure they did not miss a big award evening in the House of Commons but could not have predicted they would be part of one of the biggest nights
MELKSHAM Town manager Kieran Baggs called his side’s 3-0 win at Thatcham Town in Southern League Division One South on Tuesday night “a perfect away team performance”. After five consecutive defeats – including Saturday’s heavy 4-0 reverse at home
STAND-UP comedian Dan The Hat is sure to bring plenty of laughs to this year’s Festival of Winter Ales in Devizes regardless of how much is imbibed. The event on February 15 and 16 in the Corn Exchange is now a regular in the Devizes Outdoor Celebratory
LEWIS Cowen is in the director’s chair as The Wharf Theatre, Devizes, prepares to put on its first offering of 2019 with Chapter Two written by Neil Simon. Tickets are now on sale for the production which will be on stage from January 28 to February
CALNE Town joint-manager Ben Redford feels like his team “can beat anyone right now” in Toolstation League Division One following their 2-0 win over Wells City last weekend, writes JONATHAN LEIGHFIELD. Shannon Pocock and Billy Gleed netted second-half
Labour Party campaigners wanting better air quality in Calne town centre resurrected 18th century scientist Joseph Priestley on Wednesday to call for Wiltshire Council and Calne Town Council to fund a traffic survey. Dressing as Joseph Priestley
Jim Newman FAMILY of retired Devizes carpenter Jim Newman have been overwhelmed by the wonderful messages they have received since his death on January 4 aged 66. Mr Newman, who died at his home in Bridewell Street with his loyal dog Ella at
JORDAN Smith hopes a relaxed approach will serve him well as he begins his 2019 schedule on the European Tour at this week’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. Wiltshire golfer Smith teed off in the first round at Abu Dhabi Golf Club this morning and
ROAD safety campaigners have called for 20mph to be the default speed limit for urban and village streets. Corsham recently signed up to the 20s Plenty campaign and wants to see the high street’s current 30mph limit lowered. Other towns and villages
THREE of West and North Wiltshire’s four local MPs voted for Prime Minister Theresa May’s deal in the House of Commons last night. They were Dr Andrew Murrison (South West Wiltshire), Michelle Donelan (Chippenham) and Claire Perry (Devizes).
The wife of a man who died following a collision with a cement lorry has paid tribute to him. Andrew Fulford, 47, from Potterne, near Devizes Devizes, died in hospital on 10 January following the collision north of Salisbury on 20 December. His
A Green energy information evening is to be held at The Bear Hotel, Devizes on February 5 at 7.30pm aimed aimed at showing people how to achieve a lower carbon footprint. Ian Dunstone managing director of IDDEA Ltd wants Wiltshire home owners to
WITH Heytesbury involved in the Wiltshire Junior Cup, Hilperton United climbed to the top of the Division One table in the Trowbridge Windows and Conservatories Trowbridge & District League after an 8-0 win at Calne Eagles. Luke Murden helped
