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  • Atwell Wilson Motor Museum celebrates annual show weekend

    WILTSHIRE’S only motor museum is celebrating its 19th year this weekend with a chance to win a classic Mk1 Mazda MX5 for just £1. The hugely popular Atwell Wilson Motor Museum will be holding its annual show and road run in Stockley Lane, Calne

  • Win two tickets to Smoked & Uncut at The Pig - near Bath

    SMOKED & Uncut festival is a classic English summer party with a with a rock ‘n’ roll twist; a home-grown countryside carnival for music-lovers, foodies and families. Located just 20 minutes from Bath and Bristol, it’s an open-air party for the

  • Which wild animals are privately owned in Wiltshire?

    THE BISON is the most popular privately owned wild animal in Wiltshire, figures have revealed. According to data from animal welfare charity Born Free, 60 of the large cows are kept at private addresses within the Wiltshire Council area. Born

  • Chippenham athletes are Manchester-bound this weekend

    TALENTED athletes from a Chippenham secondary school may have secured five out of the 32 places available in Wiltshire for the English Schools Track and Field Championships being held in Manchester on Friday and Saturday (July 8 and 9) Youngsters

  • Devizes man arrested on suspicion of drug driving

    A MAN was arrested in Devizes yesterday on suspicion of drug driving.  The 18-year-old man from Milton Keynes was arrested on Sidmouth Street. Officers were on patrol when a member of the public brought a vehicle to their attention. The police

  • Melksham paddler claims silver at World Championships

    MELKSHAM’S Alex Edwards won silver at the ICF Freestyle Canoeing World Championships in Nottingham last week. Edwards ended the bi-annual competition just 40 points away from gold on 1444, but his consolation was a third consecutive silver medal

  • Power tools stolen in overnight raid on van

    A NUMBER of power tools have been stolen from a van in north Wiltshire.  It happened overnight between June 17 and June 18 while the vehicle was parked in Burton. A police spokesperson said: “We have conducted a number of enquiries, including

  • More than 2,000 expected at Devizes Beer Festival

    MORE than 50 breweries and 100-plus beers and ciders are being lined up to supply around 2,000 thirsty drinkers at the 21st Devizes Beer Festival later this month. The Campaign for Real Ale beer festival returns to Devizes Wharf on Saturday, July