Library reopening delay comes under fire
A LOCAL book lover has criticised Wiltshire Council for its delay in reopening libraries in the county. Wiltshire Council has earmarked early August as a possible date for reopening…
Tensions flare at town council meeting
ONGOING tensions between councillors at Melksham Town Council flared up at a meeting this week. At the full council meeting, one councillor described others as ‘not particularly pleasant’,…
Campaigners appeal for Wiltshire Council to ban ‘dangerous’ weedkiller after £8 billion U.S. payout
WILDLIFE campaigners are appealing again for Wiltshire Council to ban its use of a controversial weedkiller. The call for a ban comes after news from the United States of…
Community Response team marks 100 days of lockdown
THE Melksham Community Response team marked 100 days of lockdown last week with a look back on the achievements of the volunteer service. On the 100th day of…
Six year old’s recipe for success!
A YOUNG entrepreneur has launched her very own cookie business during the lockdown period. Six year old Sofia Menghini-Nicholls, who has aspirations of taking the cookie world by storm is…
New solar farm for Beanacre?
A PROPOSED new solar farm in Beanacre has been welcomed by Melksham’s two councils – but concerns have been raised about its potential impact on neighbouring residents and the risk…
Silent auction for Help For Heroes
Andy York Photography is hosting a silent auction to raise money for national charity, Help For Heroes. The local photography shop, based in the Littlebrook Centre, is…
Charity award for ‘outstanding’ canal volunteers
The Melksham, Chippenham & Calne branch of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust has received the charity’s annual Tony Davy Award for 2019. The accolade – named…
BREAKING NEWS – Melksham Campus timeline revised
WILTSHIRE Council has agreed to continue the Melksham Campus project on a revised timeline due…
End of an era for Union Street chippy
IT was the end of an era at The Fisheries last month, as the Edney…
Historic Market Place pub to stay closed
POPULAR Market Place pub, The Kings Arms Hotel, is to remain closed for the forseeable future.…
From Saturday boy to MD!
Managing director of the award-winning automotive parts distributor and retailer, Melksham Motor Spares, Phil Dodd,…
Primary school receives award for staff support during pandemic
SEMINGTON’S primary school, St George’s, has received a ‘Gold Award’ for its care of the…
Primary school pupils meet during lockdown
HOME schooled students from Forest & Sandridge School have been meeting with teachers and friends…
Melksham market is welcomed back post-lockdown
AFTER months away due to lockdown restrictions, Melksham’s Tuesday market made a full return this week…
Returning to rhythms and routines of school
MELKSHAM Independent News caught up with Alan Henderson, principal of Melksham Oak Community School to…
Primary school hosts Great Bake Off competition
The Manor School hosted a Bake Off competition, styled after the popular Channel Four show,…
Wiltshire Council appoints chief executive officer
THE role of chief executive officer of Wiltshire Council has been taken up by Terence…
Witness Appeal Following Incident In Car Park
We’re appealing for witnesses to an incident in a supermarket car park near Melksham. At…
