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  • Suspected poachers chased and arrested by police

    Five people were arrested after a chase by police yesterday evening after suspected poachers were spotted on private land. Police arrested the five and took them into custody in Melksham after a report of damage to a fence and suspicious activity

  • Top award for town council

    Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council was honoured with a national Quality Gold Award during the impressive Civic Service at St Bartholomew's Church. The award affirms that the Town Council is at the forefront of best practice and excellence in communal

  • Titanic wooden cross sells for £10,000 in Devizes

    A wooden cross made from oak taken from the wreckage of the Titanic has sold at auction in Devizes for £10,000. Titanic specialists Henry Alridge and Son are known throughout the world as experts on all things Titanic and have many customers in

  • Fire crew battles van blaze

    FIRE fighters were called into action when a van caught alight on a main road in Royal Wootton Bassett. A crew from the town's station was alerted just after 6pm on Friday. A spokesman said: "Fire control took an emergency call to reports of

  • Trowbridge Carnival in pictures

    PEOPLE of all ages took part in Trowbridge Carnival on Saturday evening ( October 19) as thousands of others were on he streets to cheer the floats. Carnival chairman Maryrose Mantle, who has been involved with the parade for more than 20 years,