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Young rider to compete in British championships
LOCAL rider, Ryan Hitchcock, will return to the British Talent Cup Championship in 2021. The young sport star from Melksham will compete for the Wilson Racing team he rode so…
Town’s ground improvements
MONEY raised during lockdown to support Melksham Town FC has been used to make improvements to the club’s grounds. Money has been used for the installation of new barriers around the training…
BROUGHTON GIFFORD BOWLS CLUB – A POTTED HISTORY 1961 – 2021
The idea to form a bowls club in Broughton Gifford began following a game at Holt Bowling Club, when someone observed that of the 16 players taking part, 12 resided…
Futsal star awarded first international cap
A LOCAL futsal player has been awarded his first international cap after playing for Wales Sean Bryant’s debut for Wales took place at the 2019 Futsal Home Nations Championship at St.…
Town manager ‘fuming’ about FA support for non-league football
MELKSHAM Town FC’s manager, Richard Fey, has blasted the support from the FA for non-league football. The manager has criticised the lack of information from the FA about when non-league football…
Disappointment for Melksham paddlers
Having had all the national sprint races cancelled this year due to Covid-19, several paddlers from Wiltshire Youth Canoe Club, based in Melksham, were overjoyed to race competitively on a…
Town in limbo about when league games will return
MELKSHAM Town Football Club chairman, Darren Perrin, has said that it is unlikely league football will be unable to return to the town until Covid-19 restrictions are relaxed. The chairman…
Disappointment for Melksham paddlers
Having had all the national sprint races cancelled this year due to Covid-19, several paddlers from Wiltshire Youth Canoe Club, based in Melksham, were overjoyed to race competitively on a…
Positive Covid-19 test postpones another Town match
MELKSHAM Town FC has postponed tomorrow’s (Saturday 31st October) match against Basingstoke Town as one of its management staff has tested positive for Covid-19. Melksham Town FC’s directors say, “We can confirm that…
Rookie rider finishes first Moto3 season in the top ten
YOUNG Moto3 British Talent Cup rider from Melksham, Ryan Hitchcock, completed a “fantastic” rookie season in tenth position at Brands Hatch last weekend. Ryan, who only turned 13-years-old recently, finished…
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Housing development floods Melksham neighbours’ gardens.
Residents from Farmhouse Court and Berkley Way say that they have experienced “considerable” flooding in their gardens because of building works.
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It’s not all Zoom meetings, standing orders and Britney Spears!
Would you like to be one of the next Melksham Town councillors? Local elections are coming up in May - for town, parish and unitary roles - and residents are being encouraged to think about whether they would like to volunteer for their community.
To share an insight into the role, Melksham News has asked Melksham Town councillors to share their thoughts on the role.
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