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Local dad takes on London Marathon to raise vital dosh for GOSH

Local dad takes on London Marathon to raise vital dosh for GOSH

A DAD from Seend will be embarking on the TCS London Marathon on Sunday 23rd April, raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) children’s charity, after his daughter was…

A BMX track could be coming to Melksham

A BMX track could be coming to Melksham

A BMX bike track could be created in Melksham, providing young people with a dedicated area to ride their BMX bikes, practise tricks and congregate. At the full town council…

Local dad takes on London Marathon to raise vital dosh for GOSH

A DAD from Seend will be embarking on the TCS London Marathon on Sunday 23rd April, raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) children’s charity, after his daughter was…

Wiltshire Council accused of ‘catastrophic failure’ for destruction of gull colony

Wiltshire Council accused of ‘catastrophic failure’ for destruction of gull colony

“Destruction and killing of nests, eggs and chicks was unlawful; there was a catastrophic failure by WC in managing this project,” say RSPB THE Royal Society for the Protection of…

100th Birthday celebrations for town’s social club

100th Birthday celebrations for town’s social club

A SPORTS and social club, which has links with Melksham’s industrial past, will turn 100 years old this month.  Spencer Sports and Social Club on Beanacre Road, Melksham, was founded…

Over three years of failure leaves safe path to Melksham Oak under threat – Costs have now soared to £450,000

PLANS for a new path and cycleway into the rear of Melksham Oak School are under threat after the costs have soared to £450,000. Wiltshire Council initially promised the path…

One year on – Melksham’s continued support for Ukrainian residents

One year on – Melksham’s continued support for Ukrainian residents

LAST week marked the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Melksham continues to support Ukrainian families who have fled the conflict one year on, and support networks are well…

Nursery closes with 24 hours’ notice causing last-minute scramble for childcare places

Nursery closes with 24 hours’ notice causing last-minute scramble for childcare places

A CHILDREN’S nursery in Melksham has closed due to what it called a ‘staffing nightmare’, giving parents just 24 hours’ notice before shutting for good. Little Joey’s Nursery, which was…

Hero dog praised for saving owner’s life

Hero dog praised for saving owner’s life

A DOG who alerted neighbours when his owner went into a coma, has been praised for saving his owner’s life. Boomer, an 18-month-old Beagle belongs to Ian Knight, who previously…

Campus chaos as residents air frustrations over swimming pool bookings

THE process for booking swimming sessions at Melksham Community Campus has come under fire, with residents complaining that the online booking and telephone system makes it too difficult to book.…