Save Our Pharmacies – Pressure mounts as campaign calls for fair funding

A MELKSHAM pharmacy has joined the Save our Pharmacies Campaign…

Investigations continue over cannabis factory found in former pub

THE investigation into a cannabis factory found at an abandoned…

Council looks to preserve town’s tyre-making history

MELKSHAM Town Council is to explore ways to ensure historical…

Melksham East community centre plans rumble on

PLANS for a new community centre to be built on…

Local Indie band win a place in battle of the bands final

AN indie rock band from Melksham has won their heat…

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Planning inspector will decide on 90 houses planned for Holt

VILLAGERS who are opposed to a proposed development of 90 houses on the edge of Holt, will now have to await a decision by a Government planning inspector.…

March 28, 2023No CommentRead More

Melksham East community centre plans rumble on

PLANS for a new community centre to be built on land east of Spa Road in Melksham East continue to rumble on. A new community centre is due…

March 28, 2023No CommentRead More

Save Our Pharmacies – Pressure mounts as campaign calls for fair funding

A MELKSHAM pharmacy has joined the Save our Pharmacies Campaign to lobby for better funding…

March 28, 2023No CommentRead More

Investigations continue over cannabis factory found in former pub

THE investigation into a cannabis factory found at an abandoned pub in Melksham continues, as…

March 28, 2023No CommentRead More

Council looks to preserve town’s tyre-making history

MELKSHAM Town Council is to explore ways to ensure historical items related to Melksham’s industrial…

March 28, 2023No CommentRead More

Resident serves complaint over court accessibility

A RESIDENT has complained about the accessibility and booking process of the tennis courts by…

March 28, 2023No CommentRead More

Railway station café to close in May

MELKSHAM Hub Café is due to close on 31st May following a steep rise in…

March 28, 2023No CommentRead 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…

Litter bins to be emptied less regularly across Wiltshire, by Local Democracy Reporter Jude Holden

LITTER bins across the county will be emptied less…

Record number of potholes reported across Wiltshire, by Local Democracy Reporter Jude Holden

A RECORD number of potholes were reported to Wiltshire…

Residents urged to report issues through Wiltshire Council’s updated MyWilts app

WILTSHIRE Council has released an updated version of its…

Climate protests as Wiltshire Council approves budget

CLIMATE change campaigners held a protest outside County Hall…

First ever female chair for town’s Almshouses charity

A FEMALE trustee has been elected as chair of…

Coming up on ‘Celebrate Melksham’…

Community youth organisation, 4Youth, will feature in the next…

Town larder awarded £500 donation from Masonic Lodge

THE town’s community larder has received a £500 donation…

Deputy mayor thanks resident for safety warning

THE town’s deputy mayor, councillor Sue Mortimer, would like…

Volunteering and helping out

Volunteers needed at Melksham Community Money Advice

MELKSHAM Community Money Advice are recruiting new volunteers to help them meet the demand of the local community. A spokesperson for the group said, “We need support…

February 28, 2023No Comment

Volunteering role has led to ‘fantastic friendship’

A MELKSHAM town councillor is encouraging local people to volunteer, following her own positive experience that has led to a ‘fantastic friendship’ with a local woman. Saffi…

January 17, 20231 Comment

Bookings open for this year’s Food and River Festival!

Planning for this year’s Melksham Food and River Festival has got off to a flying start when bookings were launched for stalls on 1st January. Chair…

January 17, 20232 Comments

Things to do

New festival bar provider for Food and River Festival

PLANS are underway for the return of Melksham’s Food and River festival on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September. As part of the plans, there will be…

March 28, 2023No Comment

Canal volunteers to share the secrets of their success

VOLUNTEERS working on the restoration of a former waterway are sharing their stories with the public. The Melksham, Chippenham & Calne branch of the Wilts & Berks…

March 15, 2023No Comment

Assembly Hall line-up: Giants of Rock, History of Soul, George Michael tribute, quiz and family skating

THE Melksham Assembly Hall’s schedule is packed full of events over the coming weeks from a rock show, quiz night and a brand-new George Michael tribute show…

March 15, 2023No Comment

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, 20221 Comment

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, 20226 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, 20221 Comment

Fundraising

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Save Our Pharmacies – Pressure mounts as campaign calls for fair funding

Investigations continue over cannabis factory found in former pub

Council looks to preserve town’s tyre-making history

Melksham East community centre plans rumble on

Local Indie band win a place in battle of the bands final

Planning inspector will decide on 90 houses planned for Holt

Melksham East community centre plans rumble on

Save Our Pharmacies – Pressure mounts as campaign calls for fair funding

Investigations continue over cannabis factory found in former pub

Council looks to preserve town’s tyre-making history

Resident serves complaint over court accessibility

Railway station café to close in May

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

Litter bins to be emptied less regularly across Wiltshire, by Local Democracy Reporter Jude Holden

Record number of potholes reported across Wiltshire, by Local Democracy Reporter Jude Holden

Residents urged to report issues through Wiltshire Council’s updated MyWilts app

Climate protests as Wiltshire Council approves budget

First ever female chair for town’s Almshouses charity

Coming up on ‘Celebrate Melksham’…

Town larder awarded £500 donation from Masonic Lodge

Deputy mayor thanks resident for safety warning

Volunteers needed at Melksham Community Money Advice

Volunteering role has led to ‘fantastic friendship’

Bookings open for this year’s Food and River Festival!

New festival bar provider for Food and River Festival

Canal volunteers to share the secrets of their success

Assembly Hall line-up: Giants of Rock, History of Soul, George Michael tribute, quiz and family skating

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

Funds raised for Red Nose Day at town’s Singin’ Group

Non-school uniform to raise funds for Red Nose Day

Model Car Club raise funds for children’s hospice

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