Bradford-on-avon News

One of the scenes that visitors to the Kennet & Avon Canal Winter Floating Fayre can expect later this month.

Winter Floating Fayre will ‘showcase’ canal boaters’ craft skills

The Cross Guns at Avoncliff is now closed until next summer for a major refurbishment.

The Cross Guns at Avoncliff is now closed until next summer for a major refurbishment.

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Popular canal-side pub has closed for a ‘major refurbishment’

The fire started on Sunday, May 5.

The fire started on Sunday, May 5.

Planning Applications

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Historic building to be restored after huge fire

The Pains Fireworks display lights up the night sky at the Bradford on Avon event.

The Pains Fireworks display lights up the night sky at the Bradford on Avon event.

Local government

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PHOTOS: Thousands watch 'spectacular' fireworks display in Wiltshire

Suzie Stone was left stranded by the side of the A363 Bath Road after hitting the pothole

Suzie Stone was left stranded by the side of the A363 Bath Road after hitting the pothole

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Update on 'ridiculous A-road pothole' that shredded drivers' tyres

Suzie Stone was left stranded by the side of the A363 Bath Road after hitting the pothole in Sally in the Wood on Tuesday morning.

Suzie Stone was left stranded by the side of the A363 Bath Road after hitting the pothole in Sally in the Wood on Tuesday morning.

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Warning as cars left stranded as 'ridiculous pothole' shreds tyres

Police are searching for this man in connection to a theft

Police are searching for this man in connection to a theft

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Search for shopper wanted 'in connection to Sainsbury's theft'

The Bridge Tearooms in Bradford on Avon have reopened after killing off rats that were entering the building but have yet to restore a good food hygiene rating.

The Bridge Tearooms in Bradford on Avon have reopened after killing off rats that were entering the building but have yet to restore a good food hygiene rating.

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Tea room slapped with zero food hygiene rating reopens after 'rat problem'

Gigaclear telecoms engineers are completing full fibre broadband cabling in the Bradford on Avon area

Gigaclear telecoms engineers are completing full fibre broadband cabling in the Bradford on Avon area

Residents in rural areas set to enjoy faster broadband speeds

A GWR train arrives at Bradford on Avon Railway Station

A GWR train arrives at Bradford on Avon Railway Station

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Mum’s ‘blood boils’ after son is fined £52 for not having valid rail ticket

Dustbin heroes Andy Rose and his son Dominic have been praised by residents in Avon Close, Bradford on Avon, for putting out domestic waste and recycling bins.

Dustbin heroes Andy Rose and his son Dominic have been praised by residents in Avon Close, Bradford on Avon, for putting out domestic waste and recycling bins.

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‘Good neighbour’ creates bin crescent to rival famous street

Jazmine Young launches her Pottery Palette studio business in Bradford on Avon on Saturday, October 26

Jazmine Young launches her Pottery Palette studio business in Bradford on Avon on Saturday, October 26

Painting pottery venture breathes new life into former jewellers shop

The A36 Warminster Road at Limpley Stoke is to temporarily reopen from 8pm on Friday, October 18 until 9pm on Sunday, November 10.

The A36 Warminster Road at Limpley Stoke is to temporarily reopen from 8pm on Friday, October 18 until 9pm on Sunday, November 10.

A36 to temporarily reopen to traffic

Argos will open at Sainsbury's in Bradford on Avon

Argos will open at Sainsbury's in Bradford on Avon

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Argos to open new branch 'soon' at busy supermarket

The Texaco filling station in Trowbridge Road, Bradford on Avon

The Texaco filling station in Trowbridge Road, Bradford on Avon

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Petrol station still not selling unleaded fuel as problems continue

The Weaving Shed in Bradford on Avon

The Weaving Shed in Bradford on Avon

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Family business to open new venue at prominent town centre restaurant

The Texaco filling station on the Trowbridge Road in Bradford on Avon

The Texaco filling station on the Trowbridge Road in Bradford on Avon

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Wiltshire petrol station not selling unleaded fuel as drivers report issues

Friends of Becky Addy Wood protested about the felling of trees before taking out a High Court injunction to stop it - now they're asking for a meeting with the town council after losing their case.

Friends of Becky Addy Wood protested about the felling of trees before taking out a High Court injunction to stop it - now they're asking for a meeting with the town council after losing their case.

Conservation group seeks appeal advice after losing Becky Addy Wood High Court battle

New traffic management restrictions related to the A36 closure come into effect at 6pm today, Monday, September 30.

New traffic management restrictions related to the A36 closure come into effect at 6pm today, Monday, September 30.

A36 Wiltshire traffic restrictions come into effect tonight

A sheep wounded in a suspected dog attack

A sheep wounded in a suspected dog attack

Wiltshire Police

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Dog owners warned after 'rise in sheep worrying' in Wiltshire town

Councillors vote for scheme that could solve Bradford on Avon's historic traffic issues

Councillors vote for scheme that could solve Bradford on Avon's historic traffic issues

Bradford on Avon Town Council

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Scheme to help solve town’s decades-old traffic issues given backing

The road closure at the A36 junction with Church Lane, Freshford., and Midford Lane.

The road closure at the A36 junction with Church Lane, Freshford., and Midford Lane.

National Highways

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New restrictions to ease traffic issues related to A36 closure announced

Campaigners trying save ash trees at the footpath at Becky Addy Wood in Upper Westwood have lost a High Court battle against Bradford Upon Avon Town Council

Campaigners trying save ash trees at the footpath at Becky Addy Wood in Upper Westwood have lost a High Court battle against Bradford Upon Avon Town Council

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Bradford on Avon Town Council wins 'regretful' Becky Addy Wood High Court battle

Traffic congestion at Lower Stoke as drivers unable to use the A36 try to squeeze past each other.

Traffic congestion at Lower Stoke as drivers unable to use the A36 try to squeeze past each other.

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Further disruption from A36 closure likely to begin on Monday

The residents were told their credit card had been misused in the London area and were asked to help an investigation into an organised crime gang.

The residents were told their credit card had been misused in the London area and were asked to help an investigation into an organised crime gang.

Wiltshire Police

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Wiltshire resident allegedly scammed out of £6k by courier fraudsters

General photo of traffic in Bradford on Avon

General photo of traffic in Bradford on Avon

Wiltshire Police

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'Car flips on roof' as town sees two crashes in two days

Traffic in Bradford on Avon (file photo)

Traffic in Bradford on Avon (file photo)

LIVE: Wiltshire town gridlocked after 'crash' blocks key route

Bradford on Avon crash closes A-road both ways

Bradford on Avon crash closes A-road both ways

LIVE: Air ambulance at Bradford on Avon after crash closes A-road

Prizewinners with their cups at the Bradford on Avon Produce Show

Prizewinners with their cups at the Bradford on Avon Produce Show

Man crowned potato champion at Wiltshire produce fair

Bradford on Avon Boat Club has completed a £200,000 project to triple the size of one of its two boathouses.

Bradford on Avon Boat Club has completed a £200,000 project to triple the size of one of its two boathouses.

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Club completes £200k project to triple size of boathouse

The scene at Bradford on Avon Skate Park where heavy rainfall has left pools of water in the skate park and its surrounds.

The scene at Bradford on Avon Skate Park where heavy rainfall has left pools of water in the skate park and its surrounds.

Bradford on Avon Town Council

Wet weather forces council to postpone Skate Jam event

Reported 'bus crash' causes heavy traffic in town centre

Reported 'bus crash' causes heavy traffic in town centre

Road Traffic Collision

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Head-on bus crash causes heavy traffic in town centre

Wiltshire MP calls for more marshals to deter traffic from using Limpley Stoke to bypass the A36 closure.

Wiltshire MP calls for more marshals to deter traffic from using Limpley Stoke to bypass the A36 closure.

National Highways

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Call for more traffic marshals as A36 closure continues

John Philpott judges a French apple tart at the Westwood Summer Show.

John Philpott judges a French apple tart at the Westwood Summer Show.

Annual village events showcase work of residents in Wiltshire

Heavy traffic volumes in Bradford on Avon cause congestion, air pollution and endanger pedestrians and cyclists.

Heavy traffic volumes in Bradford on Avon cause congestion, air pollution and endanger pedestrians and cyclists.

Local government

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Campaign groups rally opposition for one-way system in Wiltshire town

The Hop Pole inn in Limpley Stoke is hosting an auction tonight in the hope of raising £20,000 towards the reopening in January.

The Hop Pole inn in Limpley Stoke is hosting an auction tonight in the hope of raising £20,000 towards the reopening in January.

Auction tonight hopes to raise £20k to save Wiltshire pub

Residents in Limpley Stoke are 'disappointed, frustrated and angry' about the A36 closure and its impact on their village.

Residents in Limpley Stoke are 'disappointed, frustrated and angry' about the A36 closure and its impact on their village.

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Villagers 'disappointed, frustrated and angry' about impact of A36 closure

Wiltshire Police intercepted a stolen van full of fish and arrested two men - those men have now been sentenced in court

Wiltshire Police intercepted a stolen van full of fish and arrested two men - those men have now been sentenced in court

Wiltshire Police

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WATCH: Two arrested after police intercept stolen van full of fish

A new petition is calling for the return of the Covid pandemic one-way system in Bradford on Avon to alleviate traffic volume, congestion and air pollution.

A new petition is calling for the return of the Covid pandemic one-way system in Bradford on Avon to alleviate traffic volume, congestion and air pollution.

Bradford on Avon Town Council

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More than 100 people sign petition calling for return of one-way system

Players will be charged to play hourly when the refurbished tennis courts in Bradford on Avon reopen in October.

Players will be charged to play hourly when the refurbished tennis courts in Bradford on Avon reopen in October.

Bradford on Avon Town Council

Players to face charges when refurbished tennis courts reopen

Key traffic vote in Bradford on Avon will take place on September 24.

Key traffic vote in Bradford on Avon will take place on September 24.

Bradford on Avon Town Council

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Residents asked for ‘final thoughts’ on town's new traffic scheme

The railway bridge at Lower Stoke is in urgent need of repairs after vehicle strikes.

The railway bridge at Lower Stoke is in urgent need of repairs after vehicle strikes.

Road closure for 'urgent' bridge repairs after vehicle strikes

Bradford on Avon campaigners say the golf course should remain a wildlife habitat.

Bradford on Avon campaigners say the golf course should remain a wildlife habitat.

Local government

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Developer unveils plans for housing at Wiltshire golf course

Berryfield Road will be closed for road safety improvement work

Berryfield Road will be closed for road safety improvement work

Bradford on Avon Town Council

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Road closure planned ahead of improvement work in Wiltshire town

Protesters at Bradford on Avon golf course

Protesters at Bradford on Avon golf course

Wiltshire Council

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Protesters swarm Wiltshire golf course in fight against redevelopment

Jem Hobbs' stone carver demonstration in Bradford on Avon

Jem Hobbs' stone carver demonstration in Bradford on Avon

Heritage skills showcased at historic Wiltshire landmark

Visiting skateboard enthusiast James Baker takes a look at the graffiti at Bradford on Avon’s new skate park.

Visiting skateboard enthusiast James Baker takes a look at the graffiti at Bradford on Avon’s new skate park.

Bradford on Avon Town Council

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Skatepark vandalism branded as 'completely unacceptable'

Christchurch Primary School pupils run in with the baton during the Running Out of Time relay in Bradford on Avon.

Christchurch Primary School pupils run in with the baton during the Running Out of Time relay in Bradford on Avon.

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Wiltshire town takes part in national relay calling for climate change action

Sophie Ward playing the flute with the Band of the Royal Marines at Collingwood

Sophie Ward playing the flute with the Band of the Royal Marines at Collingwood

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Royal Marine musicians play for bandmate at hospice for 'last time'

The new petition has been sparked by recent activity on the Bradford on Avon Golf Course site.

The new petition has been sparked by recent activity on the Bradford on Avon Golf Course site.

Bradford on Avon Town Council

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Call to stop potential golf course development in Wiltshire

Campaigners meet at the Bradford on Avon Golf Course before marching to St Margaret’s Hall for the BoA Area Board meeting.

Campaigners meet at the Bradford on Avon Golf Course before marching to St Margaret’s Hall for the BoA Area Board meeting.

Local government

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Council ‘not aware’ of covenant on contested golf course

The bricks blocked a bridge for around an hour

The bricks blocked a bridge for around an hour

Trailer sheds bricks onto bridge and blocks road

Heavy traffic builds over bridge entering Bradford-on-Avon

Heavy traffic builds over bridge entering Bradford-on-Avon

Heavy traffic as trailer blocks Bradford-on-Avon road

Empty articulated lorry causes tailbacks and traffic delays in Bradford on Avon.

Empty articulated lorry causes tailbacks and traffic delays in Bradford on Avon.

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Articulated lorry causes tailbacks and delays in town