MODELS will be putting their best foot forward this Saturday as the best from the town's charity shops are showcased in a fashion show. Inspired by campaigns to halt fast fashion and stop clothes from ending up in the land fill, young people from
BOOK clubs, parents groups and charities have been given access to Morrisons cafe in Chippenham to boost community run groups over a cup of tea. After research revealed that local clubs spend up to £20 an hour on meeting spaces, the supermarket chain
A 16-year-old was arrested in Trowbridge on Tuesday (September 10) on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs. At around 5.25pm, officers stopped the teenager in Shails Lane. The youngster resisted and made off on foot.
IT WAS the biggest year yet for the annual Dyson Football Marathon as it has been confirmed that players raised more than £17,500 for Alzheimer’s Research. Six teams made up of over 80 players played back-to-back football for over eight hours, at
Witnesses in Marlborough have reported a large police presence in the High Street. A police car pulled up behind a car close to the Town Hall and blocked its path. The witness said: "Police car blocked car quickly and then dragged two men out
Tickets are also now on sale for the festival’s autumn event - Georgie Fame in Concert who will be in town on November 8 at 8pm. Go to /www.devizesartsfestival.org.uk
A pub restaurant with more than 320 excellent reviews on TripAdvisor has received a mention in the 2020 Good Food Guide. The Bunch of Grapes in Silver Street, Bradford on Avon, is one of 12 new entries from the South West in next year's guide.
A BUSINESS owner spoke out about fears in the town after a betting shop armed robbery in Chippenham on Saturday. Cash was handed to the gunman at Coral Racing on New Road, after the staff member, believed to be working alone, had the firearm waved
CORSHAM Town boss Justin Flowers does not believe his players have turned into a bad team overnight amid a poor run of results that culminated in a 4-0 defeat to Wincanton Town in Toolstation League Division One, writes JONATHAN LEIGHFIELD. Connor
THE BBC is to broadcast live from Devizes on September 29 when the Bishop of Salisbury is present to mark Creationtide and to highlight environmental issues. BBC Radio 4 will be at St John’s Church for the service which starts at 8.10am. Rt Rev
A blanket ban on the "blight" of car parking on pavements could now be introduced. MPs on the transport committee criticised Government inaction in a new report, with witnesses telling the committee's inquiry that the worst case of pavement parking
PEWSEY has gone carnival crazy and this weekend will see a host of favourite events being staged in the village. On Saturday the fun will start at 2pm when the duck race is held at Scotchel next to the fire station. Ducks cost £1 each from Cossor
The UK regional news industry generated 3,500 stories in a single week based on the work of Local Democracy Reporters, including the Gazette and Herald's reporter Julia Hijstek, who covers the activities of Wiltshire Council. In the first survey
AVON Valley Runners member Rosemary Barber again proved age is no barrier as she mounted another successful attempt on the Stoppomat Challenge in Spain. The event sees competitors tackle a timed cycle ride up to the Col de Rates mountain pass in
The following people have appeared before Swindon Magistrates. CALNE: Justin Lee Blake, 29, of St Dunstan Close, Calne appeared before Swindon Magistrates Defendant and was remanded on bail charged with assault. He is charged with assaulting
A FORMER armourer at the Ministry of Defence Small Arms Collection in Warminster has been found guilty of stealing live and deactivated firearms from a store following a retrial. Peter Laidler, 72, of Marcham, Oxfordshire, took four rifles from
AN 83-year-old man died yesterday evening after his car was in a crash with another car on the A361 at Beckhampton. Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash which happened at about 5.10pm. A spokesman said: "A silver Kia Rio and a black
THE widow of a councillor who passed away over the summer wants to continue his passion for helping the community by standing for election to represent ward at Wiltshire Council. Jerry Wickham died in June following a battle with prostate cancer
MORE than 200 hot air balloons from around the world will be ascending from Longleat this Friday as part of Europe’s largest annual hot air balloon event. Now in its fourth year, the three-day Sky Safari from Friday to Sunday, September 13-15, is
