Wiltshire declared in drought as dry weather continues
Wiltshire has been declared as being in drought after weeks of hot, dry weather have left rivers, reservoirs and groundwater...
Melksham turns out for spectacular carnival parade
Carnival celebrations returned to Melksham with a colourful and high-energy procession on Saturday 18th July. The town centre streets came...
Melksham Oak students shine in summer performance
Students from Melksham Oak School took to the stage this month to perform their end-of-year production of High School Musical....
Community club celebrates first anniversary after year of bringing people together
A community group launched to help tackle loneliness and bring people together in Melksham is celebrating its first anniversary after...
Hundreds enjoy live music event in Melksham
More than 400 people enjoyed a day of music and entertainment at King George V Playing Field on Saturday 25th...
Melksham DJ gets party started with award success
A local DJ with more than three decades of experience has won a regional award recognising his work entertaining audiences...
Sports
Gala day of bowls at Spencer Melksham Bowls Club
Spencer Melksham Bowls Club held its second Gala Day on...
Things to do - Places to go
Comedy, music and ‘Top of Pops’ cabaret night coming up
Spencer Sports & Social Club in Melksham is set to...
Business
Music festival to go ahead – despite planning refusal
A music festival is to go ahead next weekend –...
Melksham Community
Garage legends So Solid Crew heading to Melksham for summer event
UK garage and hip hop collective So Solid Crew will...
Politics
More 20mph zones to be introduced in Wiltshire
More residential streets could become 20mph zones under new plans...
Crime
Woman arrested over suspected supply of cannabis vapes
A Melksham woman has been arrested on suspicion of supplying...
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