THE Theatre Royal in Bath has kicked off its new summer season to a brilliant start with Christopher Durang’s irresistible madcap comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. Winner of a 2013 Tony Award for Best Play, the production is running in
A GIANT owl that was missing for over year has been found been found at last – thanks to a pair of dogs on their morning walk. Bella, a two-year-old European eagle owl, flew from falconer Allan Gates last year after she got spooked by the sound
RAIDERS smashed their way into Costa Coffee on Sunday night leaving a trail of destruction and making off cash. Police said thieves also raided County Jewellers in Hughenden Yard on Wednesday night making off with some of the stock. They said
IT WAS one in, one out for Chippenham Town on Friday as Luke Hopper joined the club after Nick McCootie departed. Hopper arrives at Hardenhuish Park from Southern League side Salisbury, with his signing shortly following confirmation that fellow
NEW activities are joining old favourites at this year’s Camp Xtra at Devizes School. The summer play scheme for children aged from eight to 15 will run from August 12 to 16. Co-ordinator Paul Wickens said: “Following the success of Camp Xtra
A Pewsey drama group will be playing it for laughs when it staged Black Comedy at the Bouverie Hall. The cast from Pewsey Vale Amateur Dramatic Society will hope its production will be a sell out from June 20 to 22. A group spokesman said: "An
A pop up cafe serving Tibetan food is to open in Devizes on Saturday. Namdi's Pop Up cafe Tibetan Memories will be at The Healthy Life shop in the Little Brittox serving a vegan lunch menu. Sweetheart Momos served with Soya Sauce and homemade
POLICE are hunting two hooded men who attacked a teenage boy in Devizes. The assault happened at 6.15pm on June 4 as the victim was walking along Southbroom Road. A polices spokesman said: "He was approached by two males who he did not recognise
A CAMPAIGN to help a little girl with a rare disease has won support from Devizes firefighters. They are to stage a car wash at Devizes fire station from 10am to 2pm on June 22 to help Carmela Chillery-Watson. Carmela, five, from Market Lavington
A COUPLE who moved back to Devizes a few months ago and are trying to do their bit for the environment by walking to town say drainage problems in London Road are thwarting their efforts. The Browns, who live on the east side of Devizes, have written
This week is Carers’ Week, and Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is officially launching its ‘Do you know a CHARLIE’ campaign. More than 6.5 million people in the UK are currently caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is older
Wiltshire’s weather today Today Wetthis morning but better later Tonight Cloudy and cool Wind: 10-20mph SW Temperatures: 8-16C Tomorrow Showers in the afternoon Outlook Remaining damp and wet into next week
Wiltshire Council balanced the books in 2018 and recorded an underspend of £357k on public services. Cabinet member for finance cllr Phillip Whitehead said dDespite a forecast £1.5m overspend, budgets were tightened and the year's spending brought
OF all the insects to capture hearts and minds in Wiltshire, the modest honey bee must be one of the most loved. However, a new report being released later this year by the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust shows that the humble pollinator, together with other
A TEAM of Wiltshire Air Ambulance supporters had the support of two Olympians when they completed a fundraising challenge in Snowdonia National Park. The 13-strong group – which included the charity’s ambassador Shelley Rudman and her husband Kristan
ORGANISERS of the 6th Corsham Walking Festival are celebrating its success despite the wet weather over last weekend. More than 400 walkers registered for the 27 walking events and 80 friends and family attended the Quiz and Supper evening. This
LOCAL TV presenter Paul Martin has been named as the guest speaker at the launch of a charitable association to help those with dyslexia. Paul will join Wiltshire entrepreneurs and business partners Darren Clark and Kelly Holbrook at the launch
LOCAL TV presenter Paul Martin has been named as the guest speaker at the launch of a charitable association to help those with dyslexia. Paul will join Wiltshire entrepreneurs and business partners Darren Clark and Kelly Holbrook at the launch
A West Wiltshire schoolgirl has become one of the country's top 12 female gymnasts after winning a place on the senior Great Britain gymnastics squad. Now Jess Daykin, from High Street, Littleton Panell, is hoping to improve her performances by
FROM the Bronze age to the 21st century the village of Ogbourne St George has seen it all. Now the heritage of the area is displayed on an information board by St Andrew's Church. It was unveiled by Donald Sherlock, Chairman of the North Wessex
FOOD gourmets and gastronauts will enjoy this Saturday as the Taste of Corsham food festival is back for its third year, bigger and better than before. Taking place on Saturday, June 15 from 10am to 4pm, the festival is organised by Corsham Town
