Huge crowds turn out to support Fayre and Melksham lights switch on

CROWDS of local people turned out in force to support…

Maiden win for Melksham racing car driver

First year Melksham racing driver Jake Honour claimed his maiden…

Melksham’s inspirational young people recognised

THE young people of Melksham have been recognised for their “outstanding”…

Forest & Sandridge join in family shoebox appeal

FOREST and Sandridge Primary School pupils have been helping to…

World record holder comes to Aloeric

Aloeric Primary School celebrated being awarded the ‘Bike it’ Bronze…

MTFC celebrate sponsor deal

MELKSHAM Car Care Centre has teamed up with Melksham Town…

Front Page

Melksham’s increased rail service to start from Sunday

THE first train of a significantly improved rail service from Melksham will be up and running from Sunday 8th December. First Great Western’s draft timetable has an additional…

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Melksham lights bigger and better than anywhere else

MELKSHAM’S Christmas lights display, which gets bigger and brighter each year, has attracted accolades from a wide area, saying it is the best display for miles around. And…

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Proposed new location and longer opening hours for Melksham post office

A NEW town centre location has been identified for Melksham Post Office within a shop selling items such as greeting cards, stationery and confectionary – with longer Post…

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Video: Leekes Christmas celebration weekend!

This weekend, hundreds of people flocked to Leekes of Melksham to take part in their fabulous Christmas extravaganza! Families were treated to a visit from Santa and his…

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Melksham Christmas lights will be switched on this weekend!

FATHER CHRISTMAS will be taking time out of his busy schedule this Saturday, 23rd November, to attend the switching on of the town’s Christmas lights display and visit the…

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This Issue

Melksham woman’s Kilimanjaro climb planned just months after heart surgery

A WOMAN from Melksham is training to climb Mount Kilimanjaro despite having open heart surgery…

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Melksham’s mystery spider revealed

A READER who appealed in our last issue for information regarding a spider found in…

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Application submitted for Sandridge Solar Farm

Following a public consultation, Sandridge Solar Power has submitted a planning application to Wiltshire Council…

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Melksham Mo bros honoured at Movember awards

Melksham’s finest moustaches and their owners gathered for a night of curry and awards to…

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Morrisons convenience store and new pub planned for East Melksham

A NEW Morrisons convenience store and a family pub restaurant is proposed on a site…

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Melksham christmas lights theft outrage leads to more donation offers

READERS are outraged following a story in our last issue of Melksham News, about a…

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Melksham plans for the Great War Centenary Commemorations

As 2014 marks 100 years since the start of the First World War, projects and…

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Elleness celebrate one year anniversary in style

ELLENESS hair salon have celebrated their one year anniversary with a party. The salon at…

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Last Issue

Josh Widdicombe to appear at Melksham Assembly Hall on Friday

Josh Widdicombe, star of Channel 4’s ‘The Last Leg’, BBC1’s ‘Live At The Apollo’ and ‘Mock The Week’, brings his brand new show ‘Incidentally…’ to Melksham Assembly Hall…

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Melksham Campus plans revealed…

EXCITING plans for Melksham Community Campus have been revealed to the public this week in a roadshow taking place in various locations across the area. The detailed…

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Wake up Wiltshire say solar campaigners in Seend

CAMPAIGNERS in Seend have come together to express their concern at the number of solar farms being planned within a short distance of the village. Already plans have…

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Melksham Remembers

Remembrance Sunday was observed in the town as Melksham residents and supporters gathered to remember those who have been killed and wounded in past and current conflicts. Large…

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Melksham Pearlies perform for free

THE Melksham Pearlies performed at Melksham’s Rainbow Club recently for free, to show their support following the recent break-ins and damage caused at the club. Husband and wife,…

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Melksham gets involved for Children in Need

SCHOOLS and businesses across the town have shown their support for this year’s Children in Need fundraising event, by dressing in pyjamas, fancy dress with cake sales. Money…

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Sport

Melksham Town 3 – 1 Longwell Green – Toolstation Premier Division, at. 30th Nov.

The Town picked up a useful 3-1 victory over Longwell Green to round off a good month which has seen the…

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Melksham Town 3 – 1 Bishop Sutton – Toolstation Premier Division, Sat. 23rd Nov.

MELKSHAM travelled to bottom of the table Bishop Sutton looking for another three points to push themselves towards mid table and…

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Shrewton United 0 – 4 Melksham Town – Wiltshire Senior Cup 2nd Round, Sat. 16th Nov.

Melksham safely negotiated a potentially tricky tie at Wiltshire League Premier leaders Shrewton, to progress into the quarter finals of the…

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Melksham Town 1 – 5 Bristol Manor Farm – Toolstation Premier Division, Mon 11th Nov.

A Town side showing no less than five changes from their last fixture fell to a comprehensive 5-1 defeat at home…

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Sherbourne 2 – 4 Melksham Town – Toolstation Premier Division, Sat. 9th Nov.

Melksham ran out 4-2 winners against Sherbourne and which leaves them unbeaten in 4 consecutive league games The home side were…

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Melksham’s Conigre Nature Reserve wins award from South West in Bloom

THE South West in Bloom’s ‘It’s your Neighbourhood Award’…

Public support for Melksham solar farm to power 12,000 homes

RENEWABLE energy developer, Sandridge Solar Power, recently held a…

False Widow Spider sightings in Bowerhill

SIGHTINGS of false widow spiders across the UK have…

Wiltshire council to investigate circus flyposting

INDEPENDENT Councillor Terry Chivers has welcomed the news that…

King’s Park harvest festival hailed a success

KING’S Park Academy have described their recent harvest festival…

Careers Fair at Melksham Oak

ANOTHER successful careers fair was held at Melksham Oak…

Ugandan teachers visit Melksham at Aloeric School

ALOERIC Primary School had two special visitors as two…

Melksham students to see Safe Drive roadshow

Over 1,300 Year 11 students from across West Wiltshire,…

Melksham’s new bus service

THE Melksham Metro bus service has introduced a new…

Melksham community bus wins award for innovation

MELKSHAM Community bus service has been recognised as the…

Wiltshire Council agree funding for morning bus

With only a matter of days before the X86…

Train service increase will be boost Melksham needs

THE future is bright for Melksham if proposed train…

Fly tipping outside charity shop

DOROTHY House charity has expressed concern after an increase…

Wiltshire Air Ambulance helps during police chase through Melksham

A SUSPECTED car thief was arrested following a chase…

Heartbreak after break-in at Melksham’s Riverside Club

THE Riverside Club, which is used by community groups…

Sandridge speed limit raise defended

WILTSHIRE Council has defended its plans to increase the…

Melksham smokers urged to stub it out for Stoptober

WILTSHIRE smokers are being urged to sign up to…

Lowbourne Osteopaths is backing carers during Back Care Awareness Week

BACK Care Awareness Week (7th – 11th October 2013)…

Melksham hypnotherapist offers support for those who suffer from SAD

LOCAL hypnotherapist Sandra Churchill says that hypnotherapy can help…

Hypnotherapist joins Melksham Family Chiropractic Centre

SANDRA Churchill HPD, DHP, SFBT Sup (Hyp) has joined…

Fundraising

Melksham’s own calendar selling fast

The new Melksham Calendar for 2014 is selling fast at the Tourist Information Centre. The calendar depicts scenes of Melksham throughout the year, showing various groups in…

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£2,000 boost for Melksham Gateway Club

THE Conservative Club in Melksham has handed over a cheque for thousands of pounds to the Melksham and Corsham Gateway club following a race night. At a…

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Great North Run completed to raise money for Dorothy House

A WOMAN from Beanacre has completed her first half-marathon in memory of her friend who died of cancer. Linda Roberts completed the 13.1 mile distance at the…

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Events & Entertainment

Lantern parade coming soon to Melksham

A GLOWING parade of lanterns will make its way through Melksham town in December. Lanterns of all sizes and shapes will be in the parade as it makes…

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Box Steam Brewery shows festive spirit

Box Steam Brewery is hosting a Christmas evening at their brewery on Thursday 5th December starting from 6.30pm. The evening’s festivities at the brewery, based at The…

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Countdown to Christmas begins as Melksham lights go up

CHRISTMAS might be almost seven weeks away but the hard work has already begun to make sure the lights are better then ever. The team of…

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Clubs & Organisations

Melksham Music club’s donation to Wiltshire Air Ambulance

MELKSHAM Music Club may have closed but they have provided a boost for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance after donating leftover funds to the vital service. A total…

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Former BBC weather presenter talks to Melksham Probus

MEMBERS of Melksham Probus Club met at The Kings Arms, their monthly venue, on 5th November, where they enjoyed a good lunch and the opportunity to meet…

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Melksham Volleyball Club calls time after 30 years

MELKSHAM Volleyball Club has come to an end after more then 30 years in existence. The club has been forced to close its doors as there…

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