Calne News

Cllr Mayes completed the run in under an hour.

Council's deputy leader runs 10k for fostering

Sarah Gibson meeting Rosemary in Calne.

Sarah Gibson meeting Rosemary in Calne.

Residents hit by Wiltshire flood chaos as town left underwater

The mural features a colourful array of wildflowers and pollinators.

The mural features a colourful array of wildflowers and pollinators.

New wildflowers mural unveiled in Wiltshire town

Robbie Williams previously admitted that the house

Robbie Williams previously admitted that the house

Planning Applications

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Robbie Williams' old Wiltshire mansion to get solar array

The application describes the shop as

The application describes the shop as

Planning Applications

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'Incongruous afterthought': Village shop could be demolished

David Eggleton, 71, of Newbury Avenue, Calne, took advantage of his aunt to defraud her of over £600,000

David Eggleton, 71, of Newbury Avenue, Calne, took advantage of his aunt to defraud her of over £600,000

Wiltshire Police

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Nephew who stole over £600k from aunt's care home fund jailed

Bowood House and Gardens will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the isolation of oxygen

Bowood House and Gardens will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the isolation of oxygen

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Bowood House marks 250th anniversary of oxygen discovery

The Explore Wiltshire app first launched in June 2023, with the new

The Explore Wiltshire app first launched in June 2023, with the new

Wiltshire Council

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Lib Dem leader accuses council of 'neglecting' Wiltshire town on app

Three charged with multiple counts of aggravated burglary near Chippenham

Three charged with multiple counts of aggravated burglary near Chippenham

Three charged with multiple counts of aggravated burglary

The football ground is located beside Bremhill View Social Club.

The football ground is located beside Bremhill View Social Club.

Planning Applications

New football club house among Wiltshire's latest planning decisions

The site stretched across four agricultural fields and an attenuation pond.

The site stretched across four agricultural fields and an attenuation pond.

Planning Applications

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Large housing development on outskirts of town refused by council

Carly Hinder, Spa Manager, and Gareth Griffin, Senior Spa Assistant, celebrating after winning Gold at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards.

Carly Hinder, Spa Manager, and Gareth Griffin, Senior Spa Assistant, celebrating after winning Gold at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards.

Luxury Wiltshire hotel wins top prize at tourism awards

(left) Nell O’Hara by Andy Payne 2023, (right) Maximiliano Stia by Rebecca Reid

(left) Nell O’Hara by Andy Payne 2023, (right) Maximiliano Stia by Rebecca Reid

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Giffords Circus returning to Wiltshire with new show

Councillor Robert MacNaughton received 424 votes.

Councillor Robert MacNaughton received 424 votes.

Local government

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Clear Lib Dem victory in Wiltshire Council by-election

Wilts & Berks Canal Trust Branch chairman Dave Maloney (third from right) with work party volunteers in the dry dock being restored at Pewsham Locks.

Wilts & Berks Canal Trust Branch chairman Dave Maloney (third from right) with work party volunteers in the dry dock being restored at Pewsham Locks.

Team honoured for staggering number of volunteering hours

Selwood Housing is close to completing a development of 18 new homes at McxDonogh Court in Polebarn Road, Trowbridge.

Selwood Housing is close to completing a development of 18 new homes at McxDonogh Court in Polebarn Road, Trowbridge.

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Wiltshire housing association to build 1,700 affordable homes

The council has already developed a Wiltshire-wide cycling and walking plan.

The council has already developed a Wiltshire-wide cycling and walking plan.

Local government

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Wiltshire Council asks cyclists and walkers for their feedback

Tori Jordon and staff at the Still Sisters Distillery opening in St George’s Works , Trowbridge

Tori Jordon and staff at the Still Sisters Distillery opening in St George’s Works , Trowbridge

Gin shop and distillery opens with new tasting sessions

Stonegate Farmers Ltd: Michelle Donelan MP with Derek Bull, Operations Director (blue top) and Luke Weaver(white coat).

Stonegate Farmers Ltd: Michelle Donelan MP with Derek Bull, Operations Director (blue top) and Luke Weaver(white coat).

Wiltshire firm reveals £10m growth and investment plans

A Spitfire memorial that one in Trowbridge could compare to

A Spitfire memorial that one in Trowbridge could compare to

Local government

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Calls for Spitfire memorial to honour town's history

Alice Moody with her Doctorate in Education

Alice Moody with her Doctorate in Education

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102-year-old Wiltshire woman receives honorary doctorate

The apetito head office in Trowbridge

The apetito head office in Trowbridge

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Wiltshire firm plans to give staff pay rise to 'real' living wage

The mystery 'stick man' *on the front cover of the Led Zeppelin IV album has been identified as mostly likely to be thatcher Lot Long from Mere.

The mystery 'stick man' *on the front cover of the Led Zeppelin IV album has been identified as mostly likely to be thatcher Lot Long from Mere.

Led Zeppelin's mystery 'stick man' identified as Wiltshire thatcher

The Lounge former café and bar in Roundstone Street

The Lounge former café and bar in Roundstone Street

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Calls mount for town centre shops to smarten up their act

A Wetherspoon pub in Wiltshire was forced to close after the discovery of rats

A Wetherspoon pub in Wiltshire was forced to close after the discovery of rats

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Wetherspoons pub forced to close after rat problems

Photo: Lt Col Roy Jones, CO at Warminster Garrison, presenting toys to Salvationist and Appeal Co-ordinator Paula Bartlett in 2022. The Warminster Garrison will be supporting this year’s appeal.

Photo: Lt Col Roy Jones, CO at Warminster Garrison, presenting toys to Salvationist and Appeal Co-ordinator Paula Bartlett in 2022. The Warminster Garrison will be supporting this year’s appeal.

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Salvation Army launches 2023 Christmas Present Appeal in Trowbridge

Jenny Mosley puts on a brave face after receiving a parking charge notice yet she maintains she never received Parkmaven's first letter and is now trying to appeal.

Jenny Mosley puts on a brave face after receiving a parking charge notice yet she maintains she never received Parkmaven's first letter and is now trying to appeal.

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Shopper 'distressed and humiliated' by £170 parking fine for £1 ticket

Rosie Sheehy as the young woman and the cast of Machinal.

Rosie Sheehy as the young woman and the cast of Machinal.

Classic American drama Machinal is intended to shock audience

The ticket office at Trowbridge railway station was among those in Wiltshire threatened with closure.

The ticket office at Trowbridge railway station was among those in Wiltshire threatened with closure.

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Campaigners welcome U-turn on station ticket office closures

This unusual fungi growing in Trowbridge Town Park has attracted much attention from townsfolk as it hasn’t been seen on this tree before

This unusual fungi growing in Trowbridge Town Park has attracted much attention from townsfolk as it hasn’t been seen on this tree before

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Mystery surrounds strange fungi growing in town park

Salvation Army volunteers with their haul of toys during the 2021 Christmas appeal

Salvation Army volunteers with their haul of toys during the 2021 Christmas appeal

How you can can give the gift of Christmas to Wiltshire families in need

Pamela Smith, Chair of the National Bargee Travellers Association at work on board her narrow boat.

Pamela Smith, Chair of the National Bargee Travellers Association at work on board her narrow boat.

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Boaters slam Canal & River Trust plans to hike up charges

Ex-service veterans and members of the public gather round the Trowbridge War Memorial to pay their respects on Remembrance Sunday.

Ex-service veterans and members of the public gather round the Trowbridge War Memorial to pay their respects on Remembrance Sunday.

Local government

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Town council row over free tickets to Festival of Remembrance

The Lamb Inn in Trowbridge is a popular grass roots music venue.

The Lamb Inn in Trowbridge is a popular grass roots music venue.

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Uncertainty at town pub as brewery seeks new tenants

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Wiltshire entrepreneur makes shoes from motorsport tyres

The Hot Rock Carnival Club lit up the night sky with their Samba-themed carnival float.

The Hot Rock Carnival Club lit up the night sky with their Samba-themed carnival float.

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Trowbridge Carnival procession wows the crowds despite the weather

Firefighters were called out to rescue a young family whose Renault car got stuck in floods at Melksham. Photo: Trevor Porter70299-3

Firefighters were called out to rescue a young family whose Renault car got stuck in floods at Melksham. Photo: Trevor Porter70299-3

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Drivers urged not to ignore flood warnings after a vehicle gets stuck

Work has begun to refurbish and renovate the historic Hop Pole pub in Limpley Stoke.

Work has begun to refurbish and renovate the historic Hop Pole pub in Limpley Stoke.

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Cost of saving 500-year-old village pub could top £1 million

Derek and Lesley Peters say their garden and home is being dwarfed by their neighbour's huge loft conversion.

Derek and Lesley Peters say their garden and home is being dwarfed by their neighbour's huge loft conversion.

Local government

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True scale of 'overbearing' loft conversion shown in new aerial images

A number of Trowbridge roads will be closing for the carnival this weekend

A number of Trowbridge roads will be closing for the carnival this weekend

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Full list of all the roads closing for Trowbridge Carnival this weekend

George Ward was evicted from his tent on the Kennet & Avon Canal towpath in August.

George Ward was evicted from his tent on the Kennet & Avon Canal towpath in August.

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Evicted boater ordered to pay £32,000 by Canal and River Trust

A car falls into the trap at the junction of Station Road and Harrison Way in St Ives is designed to prevent vehicles driving onto the bus lane.

A car falls into the trap at the junction of Station Road and Harrison Way in St Ives is designed to prevent vehicles driving onto the bus lane.

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Driver's fury as cars are wrecked by bus lane 'trap'

Israeli airstrikes razed swaths of a neighbourhood in Gaza City (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)

Israeli airstrikes razed swaths of a neighbourhood in Gaza City (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)

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Friends of Palestine group in Wiltshire condemns violence

Belliringers will compete for the title

Belliringers will compete for the title

Why 100 bellringers will be doing battle at Wiltshire church this weekend

A new service has launched in Wiltshire offering support for people who have been affected by sexual violence.

A new service has launched in Wiltshire offering support for people who have been affected by sexual violence.

New service to support victims of sexual violence in Wiltshire

The former Ushers Brewery machinery in Trowbridge was dismantled and shipped to North Korea in a £1.5m deal approved by the UK Government.

The former Ushers Brewery machinery in Trowbridge was dismantled and shipped to North Korea in a £1.5m deal approved by the UK Government.

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How a Wiltshire brewery was taken apart and is now making beer in North Korea

Tiny Hughes, who died on Thursday, was the founder of the Wiltshire Microlight Centre.

Tiny Hughes, who died on Thursday, was the founder of the Wiltshire Microlight Centre.

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13 aircraft soar over hospice in tribute after pilot's death

Jack Bardoe as the Son, Rupert Everett as Father and Eleanor David as Mother in A Voyage Round My Father.

Jack Bardoe as the Son, Rupert Everett as Father and Eleanor David as Mother in A Voyage Round My Father.

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THEATRE REVIEW: A Voyage Round My Father

Trowbridge Apple Festival organiser Mel Jacob with some of the vast selection of apples on show.

Trowbridge Apple Festival organiser Mel Jacob with some of the vast selection of apples on show.

Trowbridge Apple Festival: What you need to know ahead of big day

The new Toolstation outlet in Furnax Lane, Warminster

The new Toolstation outlet in Furnax Lane, Warminster

New Toolstation store opens in Wiltshire town

Hotel closed: steel barriers now protect The Swan Hotel in Bradford on Avon from unwanted guests..

Hotel closed: steel barriers now protect The Swan Hotel in Bradford on Avon from unwanted guests..

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Historic inn and hotel faces uncertain future after closure

Director Steve Cartledge, studio manager Sophie Clift and director Samson Soyedi at the launch of Creative Minds Arts & Craft Studio at Kestrel House in Trowbridge.

Director Steve Cartledge, studio manager Sophie Clift and director Samson Soyedi at the launch of Creative Minds Arts & Craft Studio at Kestrel House in Trowbridge.

New arts and crafts studio offers therapeutic sessions

Contractors put the finishing touches to the new electric charging facility at Novuna Vehicle Solutions in Trowbridge.

Contractors put the finishing touches to the new electric charging facility at Novuna Vehicle Solutions in Trowbridge.

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New forecourt offering super-fast EV charging opens in Wiltshire town

The historic Dahlia Shows at Stonehenge will be recreated this weekend with a spectacular three-day display of more than 5,000 blooms.

The historic Dahlia Shows at Stonehenge will be recreated this weekend with a spectacular three-day display of more than 5,000 blooms.

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Festival that once attracted 10,000 people returns to Wiltshire landmark this weekend