THERE'S a chance to get create this Easter with the Make & Curate workshops at Chippenham Museum. The free Easter holiday event is on Thursday 11, Tuesday 16 and Thursday 18 April and run from 10am to 4pm. The idea is to make your own imaginary
Planning appeals CRUDWELL: An appeal has been lodged with the Planning Inspectorate against a refusal to allow planning permission to build 36 homes on land at Ridgeway Farm (to the rear of Athelstan Park) by Edenstone Homes. Art show CHIPPENHAM
PRESENTATIONS of civic awards were made to two citizens of Calne at Monday's town council meeting. Mercy Baggs, 86, the former town councillor and three times mayor of the town was given an award for her commitment to the Youth Drop in Centre. The
A MALMESBURY man and his love of vacuum cleaners will feature in a television programme on antiques and collectibles next week. Engineer Jack Copp, 32, is making a guest appearance in a new vintage-themed show, Curiosity, hosted by Wiltshire's TV
POLICE and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon Angus Macpherson will not stand for re-election to the post of PCC in 2020. Mr Macpherson was elected as Wiltshire and Swindon’s PCC in 2012 and then re elected in 2016. The PCC oversees
CHILDREN of Kennet Valley Primary School can officially say they have played Wembley Arena. The attended the Voice in a Million concert on Wednesday, March 6. Voice in a Millio raises awareness of the difficulty of children in care and the importance
The next in Wiltshire Council’s series of free #EPIC Talks will be showing some real attitude. Simon Tyler, a finalist in the 2019 Business Book Awards and a pioneer in simplicity, impact and attitude, will explore why people’s attitude is pivotal
PUPILS from All Cannings Primary School have been awarded trophies in recognition of their sporting achievements over the Spring term thanks to local opticians, Haine & Smith. Kay Saunders, Marketing Manager at Haine & Smith, attended the
“UNPRECEDENTED” changes to Corsham boundaries for representation on Wiltshire Council have been met with objection from Corsham Town Council. Minutes from a Boundary meeting from February confirmed the Local Government Boundary Commission had raised
CORSHAM is to set to modernise its Environmental Policy and has tasked a team of councillors to look into more eco friendly initiatives. Discussing fair trade and solar farms, councillors met with environmental group Transition Community Corsham
POLICE have today warned anglers not to go fishing during the close season. If they do, and get caught, they could face fines of up to £50,000 depending on the severity of the offence. The close season, between March 15 and 15 June, is when coarse
ROAD users in the Westbury, Trowbridge, Melksham and Chippenham areas of Wiltshire may experience delays on Monday, April 15. An abnormal load is to leave Brook Lane, Westbury at 11am and travel along the B3097 to Trowbridge. It will then join
Roads With schools off the usual commute is less busy with fewer people ‘doing the school run’ although there is some congestion around Devizes, Melksham and Marlborough – mainly due to road works. Also a minor accident on the A365 on Bath Road.
Today Dry and bright but mainly overcast with some sunny spells. Chilly breeze with little chance of rain. Wind: 7-10mph North East to East all day Temperatures: 1-11C Humidity: 83% Tonight Tonight will cold and dry with clearing
THE audience appreciation at the end of the Welsh National Opera's revival of Dominic Cooke's 2005 The Magic Flute at the Bristol Hippodrome on Thursday spoke volumes. The loudest applause and cheers of the evening were reserved for the youngest
A TRANSPORT cafe and a butcher have teamed up to give truck drivers healthier bacon sandwiches and traditional fry-ups. Martin Stiles butcher of Bromham supplies Chippenham Pit Stop with 2,000 rashers of bacon a week to keep the hauliers' wheels
