New Royal Wootton Bassett mayor is welcomed

New Royal Wootton Bassett mayor is welcomed

3:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

Royal Wootton Bassett’s new mayor, Coun Linda Frost, was installed amid much pageantry at a ceremony in the town’s parish church on Monday evening. Visiting dignitaries, including mayors of other Wiltshire towns, joined a packed audience at the mayor-making ceremony in which the newly elected mayor pledged to do her utmost to continue the good work of her predecessors. Coun Sue Hughes was elected deputy mayor.

BOXING: Blackwell title hunt

Nick Blackwell will box twice in March

3:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

PROMOTER PJ Rowson says he will consider every avenue for Nick Blackwell to challenge for more major titles.

Cupcake follow-up to Melksham comics freebies

3:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

COMIC fans came out in full force in Melksham, to celebrate the 13th annual Free Comic Book Day.

Two Chippenham women awarded for blazing trail in industry

Lindsay Haselhurst

2:08pm Friday 17th May 2013

Two Chippenham businesswomen have been declared winners in the 2013 FTA everywoman in Transport and Logistics awards, announced yesterday.

People urged to give views on solar farm in Marston

2:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

Residents of Worton and Marston, near Devizes, will have their chance to comment on a plan to cover 25 acres of land near their villages with solar panels.

Find out how noise can harm your hearing during Wiltshire action week

1:43pm Friday 17th May 2013

The harmful effects of loud noise and the unwanted intrusion of noisy neighbours will be in the spotlight for Noise Action Week in Wiltshire.

Pavilion joy as club gets home in Whitley

The Golden Fleece team line up for their first match at their new ground, after a two-year project

1:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

THE Golden Fleece Cricket Club has played its first fixture on its new ground, next to Whitley Golf Club, marking the success of a two-year project to find and fund a home for the team.

Man found with serious injuries near Edington

12:34pm Friday 17th May 2013

A MAN was found by a dog walker with stab wounds on the Salisbury Plain, near Edington, yesterday at about 11am.

Stompers raise funds for floor

12:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

Chapmanslade on June 2, at 5pm, donating their fee to the Village Hall Floor fund. The festival runs from May 30 to June 2.

Andrew Murrison - MP for South Wiltshire - Agency works hard for business

12:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

I attended a meeting in the Commons with business representatives from Wiltshire and Somerset.

Calne town mayor will stay on

Some of Malmesbury's Christmas lights

12:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

Malmesbury's mayor-making ceremony took a surprise twist on Tuesday when deputy mayor Martyn Snell was prevented from taking on the role because of a mystery complaint.

Duncan Hames, MP for Chippenham - We should be proud of our efforts

12:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

Last week I attended the House of Lords to listen to The Queen’s Speech. Widely watched primarily for the pageantry of the State Opening of Parliament, the Queen’s Speech is important in itself for outlining the Government’s programme for the next 12 months. Wherever else political debate may stray, the focus of the legislation we debate in Parliament will be on measures to build a stronger economy and a fairer society.

Devizes Area Board to discuss allotments plans

12:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

Community projects will be discussed at the next meeting of Devizes Area Board on Monday.

Enthusiasts revved up for Castle Combe automobilia auction

The 1920s Castle Combe sign

3:16pm Friday 17th May 2013

Motor enthusiasts will flock to the Castle Combe racetrack, near Chippenham, next week for the largest car, motorbike and automobilia auctions in the south west.

Wiltshire funds cut is blamed

11:40am Friday 17th May 2013

THE need for council budget cuts comes as central government continues to cut funds to local councils across the country.

RUGBY: Saddlebacks booster

Dorset & Wilts, pictured before Saturday’s County Championship defeat by Surrey at Swanage & Wareham (Picture by Idris Martin)

11:30am Friday 17th May 2013

DEVIZES’ preparations for the arrival of South West level rugby for the first time have been given another boost after the club were awarded a grant from the Rugby Football Union.

Commissioner backs improved service for victims of crime

Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon, Angus Macpherson,

11:20am Friday 17th May 2013

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon is supporting an updated national draft victims code, but says support should be tailored to their individual needs.

VisitWiltshire launches first tourism app

The new App

11:13am Friday 17th May 2013

VisitWiltshire has launched the county’s first tourism App, which showcases the best of the Wiltshire tourism offering, including App-only special offers.

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