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  • Local climate activists join nationwide HS2 protest

    LOCAL climate activists will stage protests in the centre of Bradford on Avon and Bath tomorrow as part of a nationwide demonstration of solidarity across the UK organised by StopHS2: DROP A BANNER TO DROP HS2. In Bradford on Avon, local residents

  • Cycle cheque boosts Wiltshire Air Ambulance challenge total

    STAFF at the Tesco Metro store in Chippenham have clocked up the miles to raised a massive £503.76 for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance. They cycled 52 miles on a static bike to raise the funds for the WAA’s ‘Love Your Air Ambulance’ Cycle Challenge.

  • Dressing rooms appeal launched

    THEATRE-lovers have launched a £400,000 campaign to raise funds to refurbish the outdated dressing rooms at Warminster Athenaeum. The Athenaeum Centre is a Victorian theatre and a Grade II listed building. It was built in Jacobean style in

  • ‘Superhero’ nurses recognised for mental health support

    “I can’t praise them enough, especially in current times. You have to go a long way to find any better.” Those are the words of Eddie, who is a carer for someone with a mental health condition. He recognises the vital role mental health

  • Care staff get extra day's holiday for Covid work

    WILTSHIRE care provider Candlelight Care has given its staff an extra day's holiday to thank them for their continuing efforts during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. Like so many other frontline care staff, they have worked tirelessly throughout

  • Children's artwork inspired by virtual gallery tours

    SCHOOL trips may be on hold but this hasn’t stopped staff at Oasis Academy Longmeadow Primary teachers in Trowbridge from bringing the world of art and culture to their students. On Thursday, February 11, every student took part in a day dedicated

  • Shoplifters raid Westbury Esso petrol station

    SHOPLIFTERS raided a Westbury petrol station twice within three days, it has been disclosed this week. The first raid took place on Thursday, February 4 at 18.24pm, and the second on Saturday, February 6 at 9.11pm. Staff at the Esso

  • Vehicle fire sparks crew call-out

    A crew from Ramsbury was mobilised to a report of a vehicle fire late yesterday afternoon. On arrival the fire was out so the crew used a thermal imaging camera to ensure all was safe. The incident happened at 6.21pm in West Street, Aldbourne

  • Community urged to look after its heart health

    Community customers living in the five villages around the Chippenham Pit Stop are being reminded to ‘fuel their hearts’ for good health. A combination of factors contribute to an increased risk of heart disease including smoking, being overweight