Melksham News

Wiltshire Police want to speak with these two people

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Investigation underway after Co-op shoplifters target Wiltshire store

Graffiti artists are being encouraged to brighten up the A350 underpass at Melksham with their works of art.

Graffiti artists are being encouraged to brighten up the A350 underpass at Melksham with their works of art.

Local government

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Graffiti artists now able to use ‘legal wall’ to express themselves

The derelict Unicorn pub in Melksham is on the market

The derelict Unicorn pub in Melksham is on the market

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Former cannabis factory pub goes up for sale

Wiltshire Police issued an appeal for information

Wiltshire Police issued an appeal for information

Man in van writes letter of apology after verbal attack

Police stop a driver in Melksham

Police stop a driver in Melksham

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Police catch two drivers 'recording crash scene' on their phones

Shoppers are advised to be vigilant following a rise in distraction thefts in supermarket car parks

Shoppers are advised to be vigilant following a rise in distraction thefts in supermarket car parks

'Vulnerable' shoppers targeted in supermarket car park 'distraction thefts'

Specsavers staff at the company's new Melksham shop

Specsavers staff at the company's new Melksham shop

Specsavers opens new shop in Wiltshire town

The checks took place in Trowbridge

The checks took place in Trowbridge

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Shops caught 'selling knives to children' after operation

Wessex Water admitted killing more than 2,000 fish after a discharge into Clackers Brook, Melksham, in 2018.

Wessex Water admitted killing more than 2,000 fish after a discharge into Clackers Brook, Melksham, in 2018.

Wessex Water to face sentencing for incident after thousands of fish died

Paul Martin will hold three valuation days in Wiltshire in November

Paul Martin will hold three valuation days in Wiltshire in November

BBC's Flog It! star Paul Martin set for Wiltshire valuation days

Police are investigating the theft of £5,000 worth of equipment from a van

Police are investigating the theft of £5,000 worth of equipment from a van

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£5k worth of tools stolen from van as thieves target town

Police are searching for this wanted man

Police are searching for this wanted man

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Man disguised as 'Joker' wanted by Wiltshire Police

Michelle Sidwick

Michelle Sidwick

Jobs and careers

Aldi staff member celebrating 20 years working at Melksham store

Chris Smith has started a new Man Down group in Melksham to provide help and support to men with mental health issues following the success of the Trowbridge group.

Chris Smith has started a new Man Down group in Melksham to provide help and support to men with mental health issues following the success of the Trowbridge group.

Second mental health group for men launched after numbers soar at first

The road will connect Eastern Way to the recently completed roundabout by Melksham Spa.

The road will connect Eastern Way to the recently completed roundabout by Melksham Spa.

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Council reveals details on controversial relief road delays following criticism

The Grand Sultan will open next week in Melksham.

The Grand Sultan will open next week in Melksham.

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New Indian restaurant and takeaway to open its doors in Wiltshire

Gridlock on town centre A-road following 'car fire'

Gridlock on town centre A-road following 'car fire'

LIVE: Road closed near town centre A-road following car fire

Cllr Mike Sankey is the second councillor to resign from the Conservative group this year.

Cllr Mike Sankey is the second councillor to resign from the Conservative group this year.

Conservative Party

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Councillor resigns following 'series of disappointments'

Gompels Pharmacy in Bank Street

Gompels Pharmacy in Bank Street

Swindon Magistrates Court

Man charged after alleged perfume shop robbery

LIVE: Road partially blocked after rush-hour crash in Wiltshire town

LIVE: Road partially blocked after rush-hour crash in Wiltshire town

LIVE: Road partially blocked after rush-hour crash in Wiltshire town

Someone police are looking for after an incident in Melksham

Someone police are looking for after an incident in Melksham

Detectives search for individual after incident in Wiltshire town

The CooperTires & Rubber Company war memorial was left dumped on the grass after the first attempt to move it failed in April.

The CooperTires & Rubber Company war memorial was left dumped on the grass after the first attempt to move it failed in April.

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'Dumped' war memorial finally moved after public outcry

Maggots crawling towards the resident's studio flat at the Kingsbury Square hostel in Melksham.

Maggots crawling towards the resident's studio flat at the Kingsbury Square hostel in Melksham.

Local government

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'They are literally everywhere': disgust at maggot infestation in hostel

There were concerns it would overlook a resident's hot tub.

There were concerns it would overlook a resident's hot tub.

Planning Applications

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Design for new £8 million Wiltshire school given backing

Some of the graffiti spray-painted on the walls of the Bath Road underpass in 2018.

Some of the graffiti spray-painted on the walls of the Bath Road underpass in 2018.

Wiltshire Council

Graffiti artists urged to take part in new 'legal art wall' trial in Wiltshire

The refurbished outdoor tennis courts next to Melksham Community Campus will reopen for public use on Monday, September 16.

The refurbished outdoor tennis courts next to Melksham Community Campus will reopen for public use on Monday, September 16.

Wiltshire Council

Refurbed Wiltshire tennis courts to reopen to the public

Livia Szirovicza, Dan Smith, Peter Rusu and Becca Ford at the four-star Beechfield House Hotel in Beanacre.

Livia Szirovicza, Dan Smith, Peter Rusu and Becca Ford at the four-star Beechfield House Hotel in Beanacre.

Four-star Wiltshire hotel appoints new top team

The alleged armed robbery took place right in the centre of town

The alleged armed robbery took place right in the centre of town

Man 'armed with knife' allegedly robbed town centre pharmacy

The car was stopped on the way to a driving test for driving offences

The car was stopped on the way to a driving test for driving offences

Wiltshire Police

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Learner driver gets car seized on way to driving test for no insurance

Melksham’s retiring town crier Jax Brady kicked off the Food and River Festival.

Melksham’s retiring town crier Jax Brady kicked off the Food and River Festival.

All the best photos from 'absolutely brilliant' food festival event

The old Melksham Library site in Lowbourne Road, Melksham, is to be demolished and the site redeveloped.

The old Melksham Library site in Lowbourne Road, Melksham, is to be demolished and the site redeveloped.

Wiltshire Council

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Work gets underway to demolish old Wiltshire library

Gary Fossey is angry that the Melksham Eat Relief Road has not been opened at the same time as the roundabout.

Gary Fossey is angry that the Melksham Eat Relief Road has not been opened at the same time as the roundabout.

Wiltshire Council

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Furious driving instructor says relief road opening delay is a 'shambles'

If the design is approved, the school will be a two-storey building.

If the design is approved, the school will be a two-storey building.

Planning Applications

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Primary school design to be debated over fears it will overlook 'private gardens'

Dave Martin (left) and James Sidwick have set up a new micro-brewery, Milk Town Brewing Company, in Melksham and are set to pull their first pints.

Dave Martin (left) and James Sidwick have set up a new micro-brewery, Milk Town Brewing Company, in Melksham and are set to pull their first pints.

New micro-brewery in Wiltshire prepares to pull its first pint

Gordon Fry with the 1940 Quad field military tractor his father saved from the scrap heap and was the start of his vast military collection.

Gordon Fry with the 1940 Quad field military tractor his father saved from the scrap heap and was the start of his vast military collection.

All the best photos from Military show creating a ‘living history’ experience

Johannes De-Vogel, 36, of Rosemary Way, Melksham, pleaded guilty on August 13 to causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving

Johannes De-Vogel, 36, of Rosemary Way, Melksham, pleaded guilty on August 13 to causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving

Swindon Magistrates Court

Man admits to killing motorcyclist after 'tragic incident'

Some of the new homes at Buckley Gardens in Semington.

Some of the new homes at Buckley Gardens in Semington.

Planning and development

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Buyers 'snapping up' new homes at Wiltshire development

A home at Buckley Gardens

A home at Buckley Gardens

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Melksham housing development opens show homes

The disabled parking bays at the Church Street car park in Melksham.

The disabled parking bays at the Church Street car park in Melksham.

Local government

Disabled bays at Wiltshire car park to be resurfaced to make them safer

Penelope Bowen-Ashwin has been diagnosed with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD), a very rare, life-altering and life-limiting genetic condition.

Penelope Bowen-Ashwin has been diagnosed with Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD), a very rare, life-altering and life-limiting genetic condition.

Wilshire family launch heartbreaking fundraiser to raise money for ill daughter

Teachers are staging a two-day strike at Melksham Oak Community School.

Teachers are staging a two-day strike at Melksham Oak Community School.

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Teachers stage two-day strike over ‘poor management'

Melksham House will open as a special educational needs school this Autumn

Melksham House will open as a special educational needs school this Autumn

Details revealed for new school hoping to open in Wiltshire this Autumn

General photo of a for sale sign

General photo of a for sale sign

Wiltshire Police

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Wiltshire estate agent shares frustration at 'stolen' for sale boards

The existing memorial and plaques in Chippenham Market Place.

The existing memorial and plaques in Chippenham Market Place.

Planning Applications

War memorial plaque proposed in latest planning applications

The application described the site as

The application described the site as

Planning Applications

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Old library to be demolished after 'dangerous' antisocial behaviour

A woman has sustained a serious injury following an assault in Melksham

A woman has sustained a serious injury following an assault in Melksham

Woman seriously injured after 'dispute over children' at Wiltshire skatepark

General Election count latest in Wiltshire

General Election count latest in Wiltshire

National government

LIVE: Wiltshire election results revealed and all the latest

From left to right: Brian Mathew, Kerry Postlewhite, Catherine Read. and Michelle Donelan.

From left to right: Brian Mathew, Kerry Postlewhite, Catherine Read. and Michelle Donelan.

General Election 2024

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Melksham and Devizes candidates' final bid for votes

A home at Buckley Gardens

A home at Buckley Gardens

Homes sold at Semington development's launch event

Three people have been arrested in Wiltshire following a drug warrant

Three people have been arrested in Wiltshire following a drug warrant

Arrests in police drugs raid after public tip offs

The candidates standing to represent Melksham and Devizes in parliament.

The candidates standing to represent Melksham and Devizes in parliament.

General Election 2024

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Heckles and applause at Melksham and Devizes hustings

Ms Read said a desire to protect her grandchildren's future is part of what lead her into politics.

Ms Read said a desire to protect her grandchildren's future is part of what lead her into politics.

General Election 2024

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Green Party candidate for Melksham and Devizes will 'put climate first'

Standard Bearers at the Trowbridge War Memorial.

Standard Bearers at the Trowbridge War Memorial.

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PHOTOS: West Wiltshire commemorates D-Day 80th anniversary by laying wreaths

Two keyless Mercedes cars were stolen overnight in Melksham and Chippenham

Two keyless Mercedes cars were stolen overnight in Melksham and Chippenham

Wiltshire Police

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Two high value Mercedes cars stolen overnight in Wiltshire