A Wiltshire construction company has been prosecuted after a teenager was seriously injured in a wall collapse. Simon Jones Restoration and Re-design Limited pleaded guilty to health and safety breaches at Chippenham Magistrates Court today
A Wiltshire company that provided dinners for 17 primary schools has gone into liquidation. Chalk & Cheese PVT Limited has appointed Sue Stockley and Neil Vinnicombe of Begbies Traynor as liquidators. In business for just a year, the
FIRE fighters are expected to be at the scene of a barn fire for the rest of today. The fire service were called just after midday today to Lower Park Farm in Whistley Road, Potterne, where there was a barn well alight. Crews from Devizes and Melksham
Wootton Bassett's Jaz Carlin ended Wales' 36-year wait for a women's swimming medal this morning, as she beat Olympic Gold Medallist Rebecca Adlington to take silver in the 200m freestyle. Carlin produced a strong finish from the outside lane, ending
Fire fighters are tackling a barn fire in Whistley Lane, Potterne. Crews from Devizes, Melksham and Pewsey are in attendance. The call was received at 12.06pm today. The fire can be seen from Caen Hill in Devizes.
The bumper crowd at Larkhall's Plain Ham ground was a reflection of both sides' form going into this game as they occupied first and second positions in the Toolstation League Premier Division. Unfortunately for the Corsham supporters it was
Calne Town are out of the FA Vase after losing 2-1 to Downton in the first round proper. Dan Lardner's volley levelled the scores in the first-half but it wasn't enough for Nick Vitale and Jeff Roberts' side. Calne travel to Gillingham Town in the league
Melksham Town are through to the second round proper of the FA Vase after a 3-1 win over Bemerton Heath Herlequins on Saturday. Simon Gillatt, Tom Robinson and Gary Higdon all netted for Adam Young's side. Melksham travel to Roman Glass St George in
Mark Love's first game in charge of Devizes Town ended in defeat as they were beaten 2-0 by local rivals Bradford Town. Lee Burke and Liam Milburn got the goals for Paul Shanley's Bradford. Devizes host FC Chippenham in the Wiltshire
Malmesbury Victoria ended a run of four straight league defeats with a 1-1 draw at Hook Norton on Saturday. Mark Field got the goal for managerless Malmesbury, earning them a point. Malmesbury's next game is away to Cricklade Town this weekend. REACTION
A poor start and a gut-wrenching finish combined to terminate Wootton Bassett Town’s interest in the FA Vase, as they were beaten 2-1 by Toolstation League oufit Cadbury Heath on Saturday. Bassett’s afternoon started terribly, with the hosts taking the
Pewsey Vale suffered only their second defeat of the season on Saturday as they lost 4-1 at Cowes Sports. Matt Bissett netted for Adi Holcombe's side but a Darren Williams double and goals from Gareth Bricknell and Dominic Burbidge sealed the points
A driver in his mid-twenties is said to be in a serious condition after a crash at Station Road in Seend yesterday. The man, believed to be from Corsham, is thought to have lost control on the narrow bridge and hit a tree just before 3pm.
Prince Charles has strengthened his links with Sherston by becoming the patron of the £220,000 campaign to restore the church roof. The prince, who used to stable his horses in the village and had painting lessons with local artist Neil Forster, sent
Road safety campaigner Bill Douglas hopes the coroner investigating the death of van driver Gareth Jones will recommend improved safety measures on the road that claimed his life. Coun Douglas made a plea for support for safety measures, including the
Customers at Sherston’s Post Office Stores have voted their village shop one of the best in the country. The shop has reached the regional finals of the Robert Wiseman Dairies Neighbourhood Shop of the Year competition and now may go through to the
Fitness teacher and mother-of-two Becky Browning has recently returned home to Lea from the States after filming a TV advert for the new craze Zumba Fitness. Mrs Browning, 38, who takes exercise classes in Malmesbury, was asked to star in the UK advert
The new curator at the Chippenham Museum and Heritage Centre proved she is not afraid to get her hands dirty as she prepared for the latest exhibition. Melissa Barnett took over from Mike Stone at the museum in High Street three weeks ago, and was thrust
