Two West End superstars will be sharing their secrets in a series of events held by the Wharf Theatre in Devizes. The theatre, based on the banks of the Kennet and Avon Canal, has been forced to cancel much of its recent programme of shows and
PARISH council chairman Ginny Sherman has been verbally abused, subjected to threats and intimidation and has even been shunned in the street by fellow villagers. Now she’s stepping down at the next local elections in May after faithfully serving
TRIBUTES have been paid to a three-year-old girl who died following an accident in a quiet cul-de-sac. The incident happened on Wednesday in Calne when a van was involved in a collision with the child. Town mayor Robert Merrick is a family
A Wiltshire Council will meet with representatives from over 30 parish and town councils to discuss how to protect neighbourhood planning in the county. Wiltshire Area Localism and Planning Group was formed to seek to protect their neighbourhood
Council leader gives update on Future Chippenham project as the consultation process draws to a close next week The leader of Wiltshire Council, Philip Whitehead, gave a brief update on the consultation for the Future Chippenham project – which
THE funeral for Bethany Ovenden-Gumm, the victim of the fatal road traffic collision on The Mead, Westbury, last month will take place next week. It will be held on Tuesday afternoon with a private, family-only service. The 18-year-old
PLANS have been passed for zero carbon housing in Chapmanslade comprising 43 new sustainable open market homes. The development will also include new woodland planting, a wildflower meadow, bird and bat boxes, log piles and hedgehog highways
Bradford on Avon has joined forces with Chippenham to reject the Wiltshire Local Plan proposals. Town councillors voted unanimously to condemn the plan at its full when they met this week. Deputy mayor, Alex Kay said it lacked vision and was
TOWN councillors in Bradford on Avon are debating whether to support two projects creating new walking routes for people to enjoy. The first is the Slow Ways, an ambitious initiative to create a comprehensive network of walking
RESIDENTS are being urged to help stop plans for 1,000 new homes in the Malmesbury area. Wiltshire councillor for the town, Gavin Grant, has written to residents in 11 areas cited for new housing developments urging them to speak out. Wiltshire
AN online rally for pet owners to talk about the rising crime of dog thefts is to take place later this month. Wiltshire and Swindon Police and Crime Commissioner prospective candidate Liz Webster has organised a DogZoom for owners and their
Gardening has been a point of solace for many during lockdown. But under current restrictions it looks unlikely that traditional competitions will return anytime soon. Zena Robson, of Devizes in Bloom annual competition, has announced that
Councillors have agreed to allow a model boat enthusiast to practise his hobby at a Devizes pond - with conditions attached - after an age-old debate resurfaced this week. Stephen Best had hoped to sail a boat on the Crammer pond with his elderly
TODAY we are proud to launch our first Swindon & Wiltshire Health and Social Care Awards. We want to recognise the talent and dedication of those heroes who work in the industry, particularly in this incredibly testing year. The aim of the
The full Snow Moon brought some spectacular inspiration for our camera club snappers. It was named because of the heavy snow that usually happens in February in the US and it appeared in the skies over Wiltshire at the weekend. Clear skies
Spring has definitely sprung. The crocuses and snow drops are up and the first daffodils of Spring are appearing. So pupils at Great Bedwyn School decided to spread some cheer around their village. They put together bunches of daffodils and delivered
THE plan for teachers to grade students who would normally have been sitting A-levels and GCSE exams this summer has been welcomed. Education secretary Gavin Williamson confirmed in the House of Commons that the Government would not be using its
THE Mad March Hare event is marking its 14th year as it goes virtual to raise money for Breast Cancer Now. Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Trust is organising the event which runs throughout March. Those taking part are being asked to run or walk
HEDGES are being grown around the Showfield park to prevent people from parking there. Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council has put up a wooden fence temporarily with green netting until hedging and permanent fencing can be put in place. A spokesperson
This award recognises that all our care workers in Wiltshire are heroes. Care workers make a difference to people’s lives every day and this award celebrates that. Do you know a care worker who has worked hard to enable someone to live an independent
We are looking for a GP practice in Wiltshire that stands out for the level of care they provide. Have you received great service? Has a doctor or practice nurse gone above or beyond the call of duty, or has the receptionist always greeted you with
This award is open to an organisation, department and or individual carer/nurse/doctor/charity who specialises in the care and treatment of children and adolescents within Wiltshire. This can range from specialist paediatrics, mental health, social
Wiltshire is building more houses than needed, official figures reveal. Countryside charity CPRE is preparing to submit evidence to show the number of houses proposed under the Wiltshire Local Plan is a serious over-estimation. According to
The list of demands laid out by MP Michelle Donelan over the controversial Future Chippenaham scheme will only be met if the local plan review leads to home-building, says council leader. The leader of Wiltshire Council, Philip Whitehead said he
Police have confirmed a three-year-old girl died following an incident in a Calne cul-de-sac this afternoon. In a statement they said: “Officers were called to Campion Close shortly after 12pm after a crash between a van and a pedestrian.”
Unsung Hero in the Community Award The Unsung Hero Award aims to honour and celebrate an extraordinary individual who has played a vital role in their community. Whether that be caring for a neighbour or donating their time and resources to support
Carpets4Less are one of Wiltshire’s largest suppliers of flooring. Based on Hawksworth Trading Estate in Swindon (just round the corner from the Designer Outlet Village), this factory outlet supplier sells a wide variety of carpets and hard flooring
This award recognises the contribution of an individual care worker who strives to improve the delivery of care for those suffering with dementia. This person must demonstrate outstanding levels of commitment to care and put the person being cared
The Health Care Team Award We want to hear about teams working together to deliver improved patient care. They can be from any sector but must demonstrate impact, very strong team working, strong communication, and the ability to work across organisational
THE Outstanding Contribution to Health & Social Care Award will be presented to the individual who the judges believe has made a long-term outstanding contribution to social care. Chosen from all our finalists, whether they be an individual or team
