PEOPLE have been urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity they see on farmland. On December 7, there was a report of possible hare coursing taking place in West Wiltshire. Police said: "Following initial investigation no offences
CHIPPENHAM Conservative candidate Michelle Donelan feels she had a part to play in Health Minister Matt Hancock's new plan to recruit more GPs to cut patient waiting times. When Mr Hancock visited Chippenham Hospital last week, Ms Donelan told him
THE auditorium was filled with excited children waiting to see this classical tale - which turned out to have been adapted into a unique and bizarre show. The Bristol Hippodrome this Christmas is a magical family pantomime, led by soap sensation
Sir David Attenbrrrr, Spready Mercury and Brad Grit will be keeping motorists on the move this winter after a contest to name Wiltshire Council's new 24-strong fleet of gritters. Joining them will be Buzz Saltyear, Arnold Schwarzegritter, Saul T
MELKSHAM Without Parish Council wants to transfer the Bowerhill Residents Action Group picnic area to delineate its boundary. It has asked Wiltshire Council to transfer the area from Seend to its parish under the Community Governance Review.
ROADWORKS on the A350 at Beanacre are causing delays between Lacock and Melksham. Highways England said traffic is queueing on the A350 both ways near the BP fuel station. The temporary roadworks are causing delays for traffic using the A350,
A CHRISTMAS picture book for children is full of hope to spread joy this season. The author, architect Anne Swift who is from Wootton Rivers, has teamed up with children’s author Karen Inglis who drew the illustrations by hand. The Christmas
WILTSHIRE'S fire service are urging the public to be careful with blaze hazards over Christmas. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service have warned of the extra fire risk over the festive period. Ian Hopkins said: “Christmas is a time for
DISCO lovers are being urged to rock back to their favourite eras this Friday (December 13). The Melksham Assembly Hall is hosting an 80s v 90s Christmas party from 8pm onwards. A spokesman said: "The Assembly Hall will be transported back to
RESIDENTS in Melksham creating a new mini country park are to apply for planning approval for a car park. The Friends of Shurnhold Fields want to create parking for up to ten cars on the site of the former George Ward School playing fields. The
NEW bins are being installed in the Bowerhill area of Melksham following requests from residents concerned about littering. Members of the Bowerhill Residents Action Group have been working with Melksham Without Parish Council, Wiltshire Council
YOUNG pupils entertained the elderly when they visited a nearby care home to perform the Christmas classics. On Monday the Great Bedwyn Primary School choir and orchestra played a range of festive tunes to the Brendoncare Froxfield nursing home
TOYS and gifts have been coming in thick and fast for Chippenham Salvation Army's Christmas Appeal, in conjunction with the Gazette and Herald. The charity, based on Foghamshire, have been given enough gifts so far to support around 160 families
BATHAMPTON Morris men are to repeat their annual ‘pilgrimage’ around the pubs and restaurants of Bradford on Avon to raise funds for charity. They will perform their traditional Christmas ‘Mumming’ play on Thursday, December 19, between 7.30pm and
A Chippenham sixth former has died. Pupils at Abbeyfield School were told earlier today of the Year 12 boy's unexpected death but no further details have yet been given. Co-headteachers of the school Ralph Plummer and Nick Norgrove said in
GRIEVING mum Claire Newman has handed over thousands of pounds to a charity in memory of her son who died last year aged 31. Mrs Newman, 52, from Market Lavington set out from The Wharf, Devizes and walked with five friends to Bath to raise money
SIXTH form pupils and teachers from St John’s School in Marlborough took part in the Global Climate Youth Strike. They headed to Bristol to join hundreds of others calling for action to help reduce the worsening impacts of the climate emergency.
A TALENTED 11-year-old has been busy making his name in London, starring in a popular West End musical. Monty Payne, from Calne, has shown off his acting and Grade 6 piano skills in the production of School of Rock showing at Gillian Lynne Theatre
PLANS to build a multi-storey car park in Chippenham have been criticised for not being environmentally conscious. Sadlers Mead, next to the Olympiad Leisure Centre, will be shut from January 10 as construction of the new car park, which will increase
DEADLY dog disease Alabama Rot is back in Wiltshire as there has been a reported case of the illness in Malmesbury. The disease is very rare but can be fatal to dogs as it damages their blood vessels and can cause kidney failure. This latest
HANDMADE and unique Christmas gifts are now on sale at the shop at Trowbridge Town Hall. This year you can support local trade by buying from independent businesses. From handbags, ceramics and jewellery to soap, scarves and books, there will
PUPILS from 15 Chippenham primary schools showed their speed as they took part in an annual cross country run on Friday. Hundreds of youngsters in Year 3 and 4 raced around the track of the Crazy Crunchy Christmas Cross Country run organised by
CORSHAM: Wendy Carol Paull, 47, of Hatton Way, has been fined £108 by Salisbury magistrates and ordered to pay £310 costs and a £30 victim surcharge, after she admitted driving an Audi TT at the Spitfire Retail Park in Trowbridge on December 8 last
A 40-year-old man from Warminster has been arrested on drugs offences after a police stop and search check. Officers stopped a car about which they had suspicions in Warminster and found drugs in the vehicle. Around 1pm on Tuesday, police stopped
WILL Richards will go under the knife on Thursday to fix a broken arm he picked up during Chippenham Town’s goalless National League South draw with Maidstone on Tuesday night. It’s the second time the Shrewsbury Town academy product has broken
AN inspirational ex-serviceman gets on his bike to raise money for an important cause. Eric Ayling, 84, from Corsham, has completed a bike ride for the Help for Heroes charity. The army, navy and RAF joined him for the 60 hours, around eight
A COUPLE who have devoted their lives to public and community service and are stalwarts of the Conservative Party are aptly celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary on General Election day. Devizes town councillor John Stevens and his wife
MORE than 300 Santa Clauses came to town on Saturday as Calne Leisure Centre hosted its annual festive fun run. The eighth Santa's Scamper attracted its biggest crowd yet as around £2,600 was raised for Wiltshire Air Ambulance, Dorothy House and
NOMINATIONS are being sought for the 2019 Civic Awards in Melksham. The Civic Awards recognise groups or individuals that have gone above and beyond during 2019. Awards are split into three categories: community service, enhancing Melksham and
TICKETS are selling fast for a production of Cinderella at The Wharf Theatre, Devizes which runs until Saturday. Peter Winterton directs and Brian Teeder is in charge of the music as panto fun of the very best variety brings laugh and mayhem to
A FAMILY from Warminster have delivered 155 advent calendars and tubs of chocolates to hospitals in Salisbury and Southampton where their son was treated for cancer. Debbie Martin and her seven-year-old son, Finn, delivered the last of the calendars
A TEENAGE boy was headbutted by a man as he crossed the road by The Bell pub in Devizes. Police are now appealing for witnesses to the assault which happened just before 1pm on December 4. A police spokesman said: "A 16-year-old boy was with
THREE young girls who are taking their first steps on their guiding journey have been presented with the top award available to Rainbows. Phoebe, Chloe and Matilda who are members of Aldbourne Rainbows were presented with their gold award by county
LIBERAL Democrat canvassers in Bradford on Avon were buoyed by a visit on Tuesday from the party’s spokeswoman on education. Layla Moran, the Liberal Democrat MP for Oxford West and Abingdon until parliament dissolved, joined local parliamentary
CALNE claimed the bragging rights against county rivals Minety as they claimed a 27-17 win at home in Dorset & Wilts One North. Matt Chisholm scored twice for Minety and Matt Stone also touched down, but the visitors were left to travel home with
LEIGHTON Osborne scored a late try to snatch Devizes a 10-7 victory at home to Swindon during a nervy Wiltshire derby in Southern Counties South on Saturday. Playing down the slope in the first half, Devizes looked to attack from the off, and for
CHIPPENHAM produced a superb second-half display to claim a 28-13 victory at home to Royal Wootton Bassett and end their Wiltshire rivals’ unbeaten record in South West One East. Bassett were out of the blocks quickly and early pressure resulted
