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  • Music centre to fix auditorium structural issue

    WILTSHIRE Music Centre in Bradford on Avon hopes to re-open its auditorium by Friday, September 27 following work on a structural issue which has forced its temporary closure. The centre was forced to close the auditorium earlier this month because

  • Trowbridge retailer celebrates 140th birthday

    A well-known family-owned independent retailer in Trowbridge has celebrated its 140th anniversary with a birthday bash. H J Knee Ltd has turned 140 years old this year following its move from Trowbridge town centre to the Spitfire Retail Park on

  • M4 CRASH: Delays expected after three car collision

    DELAYS are to be expected on the M4 after a three car crash between junction 17, Chippenham, and 16, Swindon, going eastbound. The collision happened at around 3.15pm, and one of the lanes is currently closed while the cars are moved. All of

  • Watch out for lead thieves at churches

    PEOPLE across Wiltshire have been urged to keep a sharp eye out after a spate of lead thefts from church roofs across the county. Police say they would like to urge members of the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately

  • Ealing classic is going to be a West End hit

    WHEN the world premiere of The Man in the White Suit transfers from the Theatre Royal in Bath to London it is guaranteed to be a West End hit. Sean Foley has brought the classic 1951 Ealing comedy - which starred Alec Guinness - to life in this

  • PICTURED: the worst parking our readers have to show

    WE RECENTLY reported that parking on pavements could finally be banned by the Government after criticism from MPs on the transport committee. READ AGAIN: Why Government might ban pavement parking In response, we asked our readers to send in

  • Tool burglar released on bail

    A 20-YEAR-OLD man has been released on bail, following his arrest in connection to a recent spate of tool thefts in Devizes. More than £10,000 worth of toolboxes, ladders and more were recovered by Devizes yesterday morning (September 12), and a

  • Rhythm of Africa brings magic of The Lion King to life

    STUNNING puppetry brought The Lion King to life on the stage of Bristol Hippodrome last night, with a dazzling array of music and dance inspired by the rhythms of Africa. The auditorium was filled with a palpable excitement on opening night at

  • Gypsy site refused in rural village

    COUNCILLORS have turned down plans for a gypsy traveller site in a village near Royal Wootton Bassett. A bid was made to turn open countryside into a site for four pitches, one mobile home, one touring caravan a utility building, car parking and a

  • Traveller site blocked over flooding concerns

    A GYPSY traveller site has been blocked by councillors. A bid was made to turn open countryside into a site for four pitches, one mobile home, one touring caravan a utility building, car parking and a play area in Hook. Residents were concerned

  • Fines issued in crack down against people who abandon cars

    IN a crack down on abandoned cars, Wiltshire Council has issued six fixed penalty notices to people for dumping their vehicles. Each notice comes with a £200 fine, which can lead to a prosecution at magistrates court. A person from Great Bedwyn

  • Could this help you get back to work after caring?

    CARER Support Wiltshire is pleased to be launching a new programme this month that will help unpaid carers who want to return to the workplace. Many people give up work when a loved one becomes ill in order to care for them. It can then be challenging