HOMES in Malmesbury were inundated with water on Tuesday when torrential rain brought by Storm Brendan caused flooding in parts of the town. At least six properties in the St John’s Bridge area were affected after the river burst its banks and Malmesbury
HE's behind you - oh no he isn't, oh yes he is! The familiar refrain may be heard next week by local theatre group Southwick Entertainers. They are performing 'Dick Whittington' at Southwick Village Hall from January 23-25 at 7.30 pm, with a
A TROWBRIDGE man who has been in business for more than 50 years says he is considering quitting after mindless vandals caused about £6,000 of damage to his retail store. Ken Farley and his wife Lorraine, together with their daughter Michelle, run
AN 18-year-old man from Calne has been arrested on suspicion of possession of class B drugs with the intent to supply. He was a passenger in a silver Volkswagen Golf stopped by police in Abberd Way, Calne, on Sunday, January 12 at 5.23pm. Officers
VILLAGERS in Seend got a final chance to have their say on plans which will see new affordable homes built there, allowing people who were born and raised locally to have a chance of getting on the housing ladder. Saturday saw an exhibition of the
Coral Cove soft play centre on the Hopton Industrial Estate, Devizes has announced it is to close on March 28. Directors Steve and Alison said: "This is due to the owners ill health as well as the many challenges currently facing businesses.
A PACKED spring summer season at Salisbury Arts Centre includes new exhibitions on screen and dance performances, alongside an almost entirely imagined Bon Jovi musical and the launch of the Arts Centre’s Gin Club. New for 2020 are Exhibitions on
THE Julia’s House charity shop in Devizes is in need of more volunteers. People who can help out at the shop in Maryport Street and help the charity which cares for children with life limiting illnesses and supports their families are in demand.
Everyone can now take part in Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Bath. The charity’s much-loved events are returning to the city but are no longer restricted to only female participants. Lisa Sweeting, Cancer Research UK’s event manager for
TEAM mates of footballer Abbii Demir who died just before Christmas aged 21 have launched a fundraising page to buy a headstone for her grave. The funeral of Abbii, who is a former pupil of St John’s School, Marlborough and a stalwart of Marlborough
RESIDENTS are being asked for their say on proposals into possible changes to electoral arrangements of Wiltshire’s towns and parishes. A public survey from Wiltshire Council is running until Wednesday, February 26 on proposals it has received as
TROWBRIDGE Town Council has submitted its comments to Wiltshire Council on plans to build 270 new homes at Elm Grove after objecting to the scheme last week. Local developer, Coulston Estates Ltd, wants to build the new homes on 41.7 acres just
STUDENT Oliver Dawe-Lane will be rubbing shoulders with royalty when he joins a team attempting to row non-stop around Great Britain to raise money for an ocean conservation charity. Oliver, 21, who grew up in Rowde and is a former pupil of The
DEVIZES author Kirsty Wilmot started writing about 20 years ago but has finally published her first book. Mrs Wilmot said: “It’s a crime novel, not how it started out, and therefore does not have the usual cast of characters.” Mrs Wilmott, who
Hundreds of A&E patients were left more than four hours before being dealt with at Salisbury Trust in December, as it recorded its worst waiting time performance in five years. Medical professionals warn that services are at breaking point nationally
THIS IS a rather hard review to write, because the authors of this show has asked me not to reveal its twists and turns so future audiences can enjoy them. So here goes: if you like being scared out of your seat, aren’t bothered by a bit of gore
THE Friends of the Earth environmental campaign group has urged Wiltshire Council to revoke its approval for Northacre Renewable Energy’s municipal waste incinerator at Westbury. The company - part of Swindon-based Hills Group - wants to build an
Thousands of low-cost train tickets are now available as Wiltshire operator Great Western Railway launches its January sale. A spokesman said: “Trains can be booked now to take advantage of the cheapest fares and get even more off of the cost of
HOMES in Malmesbury were inundated with water overnight when torrential rain caused flooding in parts of the town. At least six properties in the St John’s Bridge area were affected after the river burst its banks and Malmesbury Victoria Football
OWNERS of a burger franchise which recently opened in Marlborough are baffled by a row over their signs. The Bite Me burger and chicken restaurant, which opened just before Christmas on Kingsbury Street pledging to bring top quality burgers and
TWO of Devizes most prestigious manufacturers could benefit from a land deal done by Wiltshire Council. Both Wadworth brewery and furniture firm Smallbones of Devizes announced at the end of last year that they were looking for new sites. Wiltshire
TWO teenagers have been charged with arson after the blaze at a Chippenham school last year. Ivy Lane Primary School was the victim of an arson attack last April when two teenagers set fire to nearby bushes that spread to a hall's roof. causing
A CHIPPENHAM school is aiming to fight global warming by reducing the number of single-use plastics its pupils use. Hardenhuish secondary school plans to install four water refill stations to encourage children to own a multi-use bottle instead
RAY TAYLOR TRIBUTES have been paid to former Devizes Mayor and stalwart of the town’s rugby club Ray Taylor who died on January 9 aged 82. Mr Taylor, who died after a long illness with his wife Margaret by his side, grew up in Stocksfield,
A 44-year-old driver escaped serious injury after his vehicle hit a parked car and overturned at Southwick earlier this morning. A South Western Ambulance Service spokesman said: “We were called at 6.30am about a two-vehicle collision on the A361
A former geography teacher in Warminster is appealing for people to help crochet and knit items for the thousands of animals left homeless by the raging bush fires in Australia. Koala keepers from Longleat Safari Park near Warminster are also being
DEVIZES suffered a frustrating 22-12 defeat at Combe Down on Saturday, and consequently lost ground on Southern Counties South promotion chasing teams Grove and Swindon. The visitors travelled without prop Josh Vizard, which meant a shift from hooker
MARLBOROUGH’S 57-day wait for a South West One (East) victory ended on Saturday as Dorset club Wimborne were beaten 29-8. Victory was vital for the team’s spirit after going almost two months without experiencing a win – a run that has ultimately
IN EXCEPTIONALLY testing conditions, Dorset & Wilts I North promotion hopefuls Melksham made light work of Bradford-on-Avon, winning 48-5. Adam Davies delivered a match-winning performance by scoring three of the hosts’ eight tries. Though the
A FARMER’S attempt to defraud the taxman out of £300,000 was labelled a “cynical attempt to cheat the honest majority” by HM Revenue and Customs. Wiltshire farmer Anthony Price was jailed for three years and five months on Monday after a Swindon
