Marlborough

The aftermath of an explosion caused by a power cable on Marlborough High Street being struck

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Photo shows extent of loud explosion after power cable cut by workers

Parking on Marlborough's High Street can be extremely difficult

Parking on Marlborough's High Street can be extremely difficult

Marlborough Town Council

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Town centre 'plagued by parking issues' could gain more free spaces

At around 11am police responded to the crash on George Lane, with a fire crew attending shortly afterwards

At around 11am police responded to the crash on George Lane, with a fire crew attending shortly afterwards

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Car with new driver plates drives head-on into house

Police were called to a crash in Wiltshire

Police were called to a crash in Wiltshire

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash on Wiltshire road

Patients have taken to social media to share their experiences of an NHS dentist rumoured to close

Patients have taken to social media to share their experiences of an NHS dentist rumoured to close

Patients face frustration over 'ongoing problems' at Wiltshire dentist

Marlborough locals have shared what they really think of the town's High Street - the good, the bad and the ugly

Marlborough locals have shared what they really think of the town's High Street - the good, the bad and the ugly

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Telegraph describes town's high street as 'best in UK'

Marlborough Tennis Club has unveiled its new two-storey clubhouse costing thousands

Marlborough Tennis Club has unveiled its new two-storey clubhouse costing thousands

Wiltshire town opens new £275k clubhouse set to create Wimbledon stars

Lewis Miles was sentenced at Swindon Magistrates' Court on July, 10

Lewis Miles was sentenced at Swindon Magistrates' Court on July, 10

Swindon Magistrates Court

Ex-roofer who made racist comment to police officer says it was just 'as friends do'

Customers try out the new parking machine

Customers try out the new parking machine

Wiltshire Council

Town celebrates new parking machines after 'cashless concerns'

A power cut has hit over 250 homes

A power cut has hit over 250 homes

Power cut wipes out electricity in more than 250 homes near Marlborough

A 40mph limit is already in force on part of the A4 Bath Road in Marlborough

A 40mph limit is already in force on part of the A4 Bath Road in Marlborough

Marlborough Town Council

Push for 40mph speed limit to be extended on key A-road in Wiltshire

MP Danny Kruger's speech at Five Rivers in Salisbury was tinged with sadness

MP Danny Kruger's speech at Five Rivers in Salisbury was tinged with sadness

General Election 2024

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Danny Kruger makes first bittersweet promise as East Wiltshire MP

Caroline Dallas is set to close her Marlborough clothes shop later this year

Caroline Dallas is set to close her Marlborough clothes shop later this year

High Street clothing shop to close its doors after almost 13 years

Marlborough Festival is the brainchild of Luke Jackson and Sandra Bhatia

Marlborough Festival is the brainchild of Luke Jackson and Sandra Bhatia

Meet the founders of new town festival who turned lockdown dream into reality

New measures have been put in place to prevent devastating flooding in Marlborough

New measures have been put in place to prevent devastating flooding in Marlborough

Marlborough Town Council

'More needs to be done' to prevent flooding in Wiltshire town say councillors

Marlborough LitFest is back for its 15th year

Marlborough LitFest is back for its 15th year

Wiltshire literature festival announce full line-up and how to buy tickets

From left to right: Town Mayor Councillor Kym-Marie Cleasby, Mayoral Scout Reuben Davies and Town Clerk Richard Spencer-Williams

From left to right: Town Mayor Councillor Kym-Marie Cleasby, Mayoral Scout Reuben Davies and Town Clerk Richard Spencer-Williams

Marlborough Town Council

Meet the schoolboy set to become part of town's council

Mark Shire's dentist experience left him with years of serious issues.

Mark Shire's dentist experience left him with years of serious issues.

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Wiltshire man awarded over £8k in compensation after 'dodgy dentist' experience

The Marlborough community came together to rescue these kittens from a searing hot rooftop

The Marlborough community came together to rescue these kittens from a searing hot rooftop

Newborn kittens saved from 'searing hot' roof

Major improvements and facility closures are set for Marlborough Leisure Centre

Major improvements and facility closures are set for Marlborough Leisure Centre

'Rundown' Wiltshire leisure centre to cut facilities as part of improvements

Gogglebox stars Giles and Mary in their Wiltshire home

Gogglebox stars Giles and Mary in their Wiltshire home

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Wiltshire Gogglebox stars make headlines with 'incompatible' marriage update

The Little Lunch Box has been described as the heart and soul of Pewsey

The Little Lunch Box has been described as the heart and soul of Pewsey

Owners of cafe which 'kept community going' are stepping down

The PrimaFrio lorry landed in the Kennet and Avon Canal

The PrimaFrio lorry landed in the Kennet and Avon Canal

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Latest on canal repairs after lorry carrying carrots falls off bridge

ARK's Rain Gardens in Great Bedwyn could prevent huge flooding issues

ARK's Rain Gardens in Great Bedwyn could prevent huge flooding issues

England’s first village-wide rain garden project opens in Wiltshire

A memorial wall will soon be installed celebrating 90 years of rugby on Marlborough Common

A memorial wall will soon be installed celebrating 90 years of rugby on Marlborough Common

Rugby club starts 'buy a brick' scheme for memorial wall

Marlborough Festival will offer something for everyone, from music, food, theatre, comedy and more

Marlborough Festival will offer something for everyone, from music, food, theatre, comedy and more

New Wiltshire festival offers food, comedy, theatre and music

Three new faces have been announced for the Marlborough LitFest lineup 2024

Three new faces have been announced for the Marlborough LitFest lineup 2024

LitFest announces more best-selling authors and chance to win big

Marlborough man Jose Sol will officially open his 'Jambon Bar' at Royal Ascot

Marlborough man Jose Sol will officially open his 'Jambon Bar' at Royal Ascot

Marlborough entrepreneur to launch 'one-of-a-kind' bar at Royal Ascot

Hannah Benson had to be resuscitated three times after her traumatic fall

Hannah Benson had to be resuscitated three times after her traumatic fall

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Horse rider resuscitated three times after fall gets dream job

Just some of the items volunteers pulled from the River Kennet

Just some of the items volunteers pulled from the River Kennet

Pants, teapots and tables pulled from river after town's ‘worst ever flooding’

New parking machines are heading to Marlborough after months of cashless issues

New parking machines are heading to Marlborough after months of cashless issues

Local government

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Delight as town to receive new parking machines after months of cash worries

Marlborough Town Council are considering removing the parking on Pewsey Road

Marlborough Town Council are considering removing the parking on Pewsey Road

Marlborough Town Council

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Parking spaces in Marlborough could be removed following traffic concerns

The power cut has hit High Street shops in Burbage

The power cut has hit High Street shops in Burbage

Power cut wipes out electricity near Marlborough

Roebuck Inn in Marlborough has gone through several changes this year

Roebuck Inn in Marlborough has gone through several changes this year

Marlborough pub sold to new group just three months after reopening

The White Horse Bookshop will be hosting a free art exhibition to celebrate local talent

The White Horse Bookshop will be hosting a free art exhibition to celebrate local talent

Cultural attractions

Marlborough bookshop hosts biggest art exhibition yet

Children from 26 schools took part in a triathlon to raise money for charity

Children from 26 schools took part in a triathlon to raise money for charity

Schools in Marlborough raise more than £100k for charity in triathlon event

Police clocked drivers speeding in Wiltshire (file photo)

Police clocked drivers speeding in Wiltshire (file photo)

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Speeding driver clocked at 49mph in tourist hotspot one of dozens caught

Brian Crowe of Stonehealth and Nicki Evans Trustee at St Peter's and Paul's Marlborough Trust

Brian Crowe of Stonehealth and Nicki Evans Trustee at St Peter's and Paul's Marlborough Trust

Conservation experts carry out vital cleaning on Wiltshire church

A beloved shop in Marlborough high street has announced its closure

A beloved shop in Marlborough high street has announced its closure

Boutique town centre shop announces closure as customers thanked

The latest lineup for Marlborough's literature festival has been revealed ahead of the event in September

The latest lineup for Marlborough's literature festival has been revealed ahead of the event in September

Marlborough gears up for LitFest with latest line-up revealed

Two men police are searching for after a theft from Boots

Two men police are searching for after a theft from Boots

Police search for men after theft from High Street store in Wiltshire

The Wilts & Dorset Bus Running Day 2024

The Wilts & Dorset Bus Running Day 2024

People take a spin on vintage buses during blast from the past event

Underage teenagers from Devizes RAF Cadets were able to purchase weapons with ease

Underage teenagers from Devizes RAF Cadets were able to purchase weapons with ease

Wiltshire Police

More undercover searches find 15 shops illegally selling knives to teens

Locals say they feel unsafe trying to cross Marlborough's High Street

Locals say they feel unsafe trying to cross Marlborough's High Street

Marlborough Town Council

'Ridiculously dangerous': Safety concerns raised over town centre crossings

Thames Water has come under fire from the local community and celebrity James Murray.

Thames Water has come under fire from the local community and celebrity James Murray.

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Calls for action against Thames Water after almost 200,000 hours of sewage spills

Former police constable for Wiltshire Police, Peter Lawson

Former police constable for Wiltshire Police, Peter Lawson

Former off-duty cop 'ran mum and daughter off the road in road rage incident'

Wiltshire Police want to speak to this man in connection to a theft

Wiltshire Police want to speak to this man in connection to a theft

Wiltshire Police

Waitrose hit by thieves once again as police release CCTV

The Cat's Whiskers has spent 23 years serving Marlborough residents from its home in Kingsbury Street

The Cat's Whiskers has spent 23 years serving Marlborough residents from its home in Kingsbury Street

Beloved shop selling 'one-of-a-kind' items to relocate to new area

After 45 years on the High Street, Time Restored's building could be set for a new life

After 45 years on the High Street, Time Restored's building could be set for a new life

Wiltshire Council

Antique clock store to become village's new ‘food premises’ if plans approved

The Crockmere Oak in Savernake Forest has fallen

The Crockmere Oak in Savernake Forest has fallen

'500-year-old' historic oak tree in protected Wiltshire forest falls

A general image of a road sign.

A general image of a road sign.

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Drivers warned about road closures and diversions in Marlborough this month

Anne Notton died peacefully on April 13, 2024.

Anne Notton died peacefully on April 13, 2024.

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Tribute paid to former mayor who has died aged 76

Marlborough LitFest attracts thousands to the town each year

Marlborough LitFest attracts thousands to the town each year

First celebs confirmed for major Wiltshire literature festival

The suspect is believed to have stolen around £800 worth of spiritual items

The suspect is believed to have stolen around £800 worth of spiritual items

Police hunt suspect after High Street store targeted by 'thief'

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