Town Council Grants open for applications
MELKSHAM Town Council is inviting local groups and organisations to apply for grant funding. The town council says, “Melksham Town Council allocates funding every year to community groups and…
Vandals strike at award-winning picnic area
VOLUNTEERS have expressed their disappointment after vandals targeted the Bowerhill Residents Action Group (BRAG) picnic area over the Bank Holiday weekend. Vandals have damaged one of the information…
Patients urged to show up for second Covid vaccine dose
MELKSHAM’S vaccination centre is urging patients to take up the offer of a second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, after a number of ‘no-shows’ at recent clinics. The…
A done deal? Questions raised over A350 bypass ‘shortlist’
EYEBROWS have been raised about Wiltshire Council’s decision to move forward with only one route…
Melksham House controversy. Wiltshire Council wants business centre or campus opening ‘could be put on hold’
Melksham House will become a ‘flexible working space’ for local businesses, as part of controversial new…
Park blaze leaves families disappointed over school holidays
THERE was disappointment and anger for visitors to King George V playing fields over the half-term holiday…
Success for village shop campaign! New community venture is ‘wheel’ success
THE campaign to save Whitley’s village shop has made “exciting progress” with a helping hand…
Melksham osteopath’s Champions League glory (and now he’s hoping for more success with England)
IT’S been an extraordinary few days for local osteopath Carl Todd. Last week he was…
‘Run of Remembrance’ raises £8,000 for Normandy veterans
Melksham resident, Darren Crook, completed a ‘Run of Remembrance’ on Friday 4th June to mark…
