Discount store closure paints ‘concerning’ picture for town’s high street

THE closure of the popular CM3 shop in Melksham’s town…

Charity ‘urgently’ appeals for cat fosterers after an influx of abandoned cats and kittens

AN urgent appeal has been made by Cats Action Trust…

Local resident is finalist in ‘Great Neighbour’ awards

A RESIDENT in Seend, Len Murray, is a finalist in…

First female town crier makes history in Melksham

A FEMALE town crier has been appointed for the first…

Town’s food & river festival is back this weekend

THERE are only a few days left until the Melksham…

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Melksham woman’s swimming feat boosts funds for charity

A LOCAL woman, who is a wheelchair user and can only walk short distances with two walking sticks, swam 10km throughout August, raising £615 for a local children’s…

September 13, 2023No CommentRead More

Blue Badge holders complain over ‘tiny’ signs for free parking hour

LOCAL disabled drivers have hit out again at Wiltshire Council over its controversial Blue Badge scheme. They say the new signage announcing a one-hour free grace period for…

September 13, 2023No CommentRead More

Discount store closure paints ‘concerning’ picture for town’s high street

THE closure of the popular CM3 shop in Melksham’s town centre last week has been…

September 26, 2023No CommentRead More

Charity ‘urgently’ appeals for cat fosterers after an influx of abandoned cats and kittens

AN urgent appeal has been made by Cats Action Trust for cat fosterers after an…

September 13, 2023No CommentRead More

Local resident is finalist in ‘Great Neighbour’ awards

A RESIDENT in Seend, Len Murray, is a finalist in the ‘Great Neighbour’ category in…

September 13, 20233 CommentsRead More

First female town crier makes history in Melksham

A FEMALE town crier has been appointed for the first time in Melksham, which will…

September 12, 20236 CommentsRead More

Town’s food & river festival is back this weekend

THERE are only a few days left until the Melksham Food & River Festival is…

August 30, 20232 CommentsRead More

Melksham’s Covid vaccination programme comes to an end after two years – and 170,000 jabs

THE local Covid vaccination programme at Spencer Sports &…

Around 45,000 local secondary school children to be offered Covid-19 vaccine

MORE than 45,000 children aged between 12 and 15-years-old…

Local NHS workers praised for vaccine uptake

THANKS given to frontline health and care staff as…

NHS will be open for those who need it over Easter

People in need of health and care services over…

Wiltshire Council’s annual accounts troubles – By Local Democracy Reporter Aled Thomas

THE annual accounts required by law to be produced…

Wiltshire Council awarded funds to upgrade A3102

Wiltshire Council have been awarded nearly £7million to improve…

£2m boost for bus services in Wiltshire – By local democracy reporter Jude Holden

Bus services in Wiltshire are to get a £2.1million…

Council plans to target Wiltshire pothole hot spots – By local democracy reporter Jude Holden

Pothole hotspots around the county are to be targeted…

Town parkrun reaches 30,000 milestone

MELKSHAM parkrun will celebrate its 200th event on Saturday…

Chair and vice chair of parish to serve another year

MELKSHAM Without Parish Council (MWPC) have voted to keep…

Fundraising success for family charity

FAMILY charity, Home-Start North Wiltshire (HS) is celebrating after…

Correction – Residents divided over dog park agility equipment spend

It was reported in the Melksham News on 25th…

Volunteering and helping out

Help support the future of the Riverside Centre

THE Riverside Centre, an important community hub in Melksham, is calling on local residents to join its team of volunteers and contribute fresh ideas to help shape…

June 6, 202313 Comments

Volunteers needed for reading skills support

A CHARITY which helps people improve their reading skills is looking for volunteers. Read Easy North and West Wiltshire needs more coaches to ensure it continues to…

June 6, 20237 Comments

Wiltshire Air Ambulance launch charity shop collection service

Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s charity shop in Devizes is now providing a collection service for donations. The collection service runs on Tuesdays across Wiltshire and Bath for large…

April 25, 20236 Comments

Things to do

Variety Rules The Waves!

HOLD on to your hats, the stars of live entertainment are coming to Melksham this month. Happy Days Productions UK are thrilled to be bringing audiences their…

June 6, 202312 Comments

Get an insight into library’s visual impairment offering

MELKSHAM Library is taking part in HI-VIS fortnight, promoting access to libraries for people with visual impairment and the community are invited to learn more about what’s…

June 6, 20238 Comments

Join in the fun at Carers Festival

THERE is still time to take part in this year’s carers festival that is in full swing across various venues in Melksham to mark Carers Week. Carers…

June 6, 20237 Comments

Staying well

Melksham library is a warm space

Melksham Library has become a warm space for people this winter, providing a warm and friendly welcome to support anyone who needs help through the cost-of-living crisis.…

December 6, 202211 Comments

Wiltshire Air Ambulance increases onboard blood for lifesaving missions

WILTSHIRE Air Ambulance, has increased the number of red blood cell units carried on board its aircraft and critical care cars, meaning the charity can provide a…

December 6, 202212 Comments

Get tips on keeping warm this winter with local energy advice sessions

TO help keep the community warm this winter, Wiltshire Wildlife Community Energy held an energy advice café at That Meeting Space, Melksham, sharing tips with local people…

November 22, 202211 Comments

Fundraising

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Discount store closure paints ‘concerning’ picture for town’s high street

Charity ‘urgently’ appeals for cat fosterers after an influx of abandoned cats and kittens

Local resident is finalist in ‘Great Neighbour’ awards

First female town crier makes history in Melksham

Town’s food & river festival is back this weekend

Melksham woman’s swimming feat boosts funds for charity

Blue Badge holders complain over ‘tiny’ signs for free parking hour

Discount store closure paints ‘concerning’ picture for town’s high street

Charity ‘urgently’ appeals for cat fosterers after an influx of abandoned cats and kittens

Local resident is finalist in ‘Great Neighbour’ awards

First female town crier makes history in Melksham

Town’s food & river festival is back this weekend

Melksham’s Covid vaccination programme comes to an end after two years – and 170,000 jabs

Around 45,000 local secondary school children to be offered Covid-19 vaccine

Local NHS workers praised for vaccine uptake

NHS will be open for those who need it over Easter

Wiltshire Council’s annual accounts troubles – By Local Democracy Reporter Aled Thomas

Wiltshire Council awarded funds to upgrade A3102

£2m boost for bus services in Wiltshire – By local democracy reporter Jude Holden

Council plans to target Wiltshire pothole hot spots – By local democracy reporter Jude Holden

Town parkrun reaches 30,000 milestone

Chair and vice chair of parish to serve another year

Fundraising success for family charity

Correction – Residents divided over dog park agility equipment spend

Help support the future of the Riverside Centre

Volunteers needed for reading skills support

Wiltshire Air Ambulance launch charity shop collection service

Variety Rules The Waves!

Get an insight into library’s visual impairment offering

Join in the fun at Carers Festival

Melksham library is a warm space

Wiltshire Air Ambulance increases onboard blood for lifesaving missions

Get tips on keeping warm this winter with local energy advice sessions

Local girl’s bake sale raises funds for air ambulance

Atworth villagers raise vital funds for charity in 10-mile walk

Trustee laces up boots for mammoth hike – despite health setback

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