More drugs are being uncovered by staff during searches at Erlestoke prison, new figures reveal. It comes as drug finds in jails across England and Wales reached a record high – but prison reform charity the Howard League has warned confiscations
TICKETS are selling out fast for a new drive-in movie theatre in Trowbridge which is expected to attract hundreds of mums, dads, teenagers and younger children over the weekend. Cinema Retrow, Trowbridge's first drive-in movie theatre, opened its
A woman from Calne was arrested on suspicion of drug importation after police from the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit swooped in to carry out warrants. A police spokesman said: "Three people were arrested yesterday following two warrants
THE number of people who have tested positive for coronavirus at a Devizes cake factory has risen to seven. Earlier this week Bakkavor on the Hopton Industrial Estate said less than one per cent of its 540 employees had the virus. The Gazette
WE hope you're all enjoying seeing the faces of some of the babies born to readers over the recent weeks. The arrival of a new baby is so special, we know it's been really hard in lockdown for people not being able to share their joy with friends
THOUDSANDS of mums, dads, teenagers and younger children are expected to flock into a new drive-in cinema in Trowbridge which is opening up this afternoon. Cinema Retrow, Trowbridge's first drive-in movie theatre, will open the gates for its first
FORMER West Country cycling star Tony Wills is calling on everyone to join his latest challenge. Tony, 85, who lives with dementia, is cycling 100 miles to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Support. He is asking everyone who loves cycling to join his
Chippenham firm Good Energy’s decision to pull out of its planned new offices in the town has left local people angry at what they see as an unwanted and ugly car park on Sadlers Mead. Building work continues on the £7m five-floor multi-storey car
BEAUTICIANS demanding 'bring beauty back' staged a protest in Chippenham this morning. The make-up artists, eye lash and brow technicians are unhappy that while some salons have opened for nails and some other treatments many specialist beauticians
THE first few days of the past week were rather cool and unsettled, with 20 mm rainfall on the first day followed by another 7mm two days later (over an inch!). Then the warmth began to build to an afternoon high, here on Manor Farm, of 34C on the
BRADFORD on Avon Town Council has been asked to take full liability for emergency repair work on Avoncliff Weir. The Wiltshire Times has been told the owner of Weavers Mill, Susan Lee, and her partner Tony Cunningham, have requested the council
THE small but entirely comfortable Pizzeria Amici restaurant in Bradford on Avon is among my top five ‘go to’ eateries. Whenever my wife, Feona and I, fancy going out to eat but not too far away from home, Pizzeria Amici is right up there in the
Six more cases of coronavirus have been diagnosed in Wiltshire, according to official figures. Public Health England figures show that 1,316 people had been confirmed as testing positive for Covid-19 by 9am on Thursday, August 6 in Wiltshire, up
NEWS that a cake factory on the Hopton Industrial Estate in Devizes has been hit by coronavirus attracted thousands of views on our websites this week. With many people having an opinion on everything from Government reaction to the virus to how businesses
THE last few months have proved a testing time for traders, but there are some who have gone above and beyond to look after their customers. We want your help to give these businesses the recognition they deserve. So far you've told us about
Our Swindon and Wiltshire Camera Club members have been out and about taking pictures of the county's beautiful landscape. Here is the latest batch of their images of summer. For more camera club galleries follow the link here.
