• Wiltshire Publications
  • White Horse News
  • Frome Times
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
7 °c
Melksham
4 ° Wed
11 ° Thu
  • Login
  • Register
Melksham Independent News
Advertisement
  • Latest News
  • About Us
    • Mission Statement
    • Corrections
  • Digital Edition
  • Back Issues
  • Contact us
  • Advertise with us
  • Family Messages
  • Directory
  • More

    Search

    News

    • Latest News
    • Special Featured Stories
    • Featured Stories
    • Min News
    • Crime
    • Traffic News
    • Education
    • Health
    • Business
    • Politics

    Sport

    • Melksham FC
    • Football
    • Rugby
    • General Sport
    • Cricket
    • Golf
    • Bowls

    Best of Melksham

    • Melksham Community
    • Fundraising
    • Volunteering & Helping Out
    • Clubs Organisations

    What's on

    • Events Entertainment
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Things to do

    Family Messages

    • Announcements
    • Death Notices
    • In Memoriam
    • Birthday
    • Engagement
    • Wedding Messages
    • Melksham Says Thank You
    • Awards

    Digital Editions

    • Digital Edition
    • Digital Archives

    Podcast Celebrate Melksham

    • Podcast
    • Subscribe to podcast
No Result
View All Result
  • Latest News
  • About Us
    • Mission Statement
    • Corrections
  • Digital Edition
  • Back Issues
  • Contact us
  • Advertise with us
  • Family Messages
  • Directory
  • More

    Search

    News

    • Latest News
    • Special Featured Stories
    • Featured Stories
    • Min News
    • Crime
    • Traffic News
    • Education
    • Health
    • Business
    • Politics

    Sport

    • Melksham FC
    • Football
    • Rugby
    • General Sport
    • Cricket
    • Golf
    • Bowls

    Best of Melksham

    • Melksham Community
    • Fundraising
    • Volunteering & Helping Out
    • Clubs Organisations

    What's on

    • Events Entertainment
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Things to do

    Family Messages

    • Announcements
    • Death Notices
    • In Memoriam
    • Birthday
    • Engagement
    • Wedding Messages
    • Melksham Says Thank You
    • Awards

    Digital Editions

    • Digital Edition
    • Digital Archives

    Podcast Celebrate Melksham

    • Podcast
    • Subscribe to podcast
No Result
View All Result
Melksham Independent News
No Result
View All Result

Six months on: Wiltshire Council still refuses to answer questions over unprecedented press censorship

April 23, 2025
in Latest news, MIN News, Politics, Wiltshire Council
410 26
A A
0
6 months on
Share242Tweet151Pin54

Related Stories

Funeral held for ‘special and unique’ Melksham resident

Funeral held for ‘special and unique’ Melksham resident

November 21, 2025
0

The funeral of Melksham resident Cheryl Decarteret, who died following a collision in the town centre, was held on today,...

New head coach appointed at Melksham Town

New head coach appointed at Melksham Town

November 21, 2025
0

Melksham Town have appointed a new head coach as it looks to turn around its fortunes. The side, currently near...

Melksham Times Past

Melksham Times Past

November 19, 2025
0

A column about days gone by in Melksham by local historian Lisa Ellis A Fuller story from Neston Park The...

Top praise for primary school in latest inspection

Top praise for primary school in latest inspection

November 19, 2025
0

A local primary school has received top praise following a Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS). Shaw Church...

Recommended

  • All
  • Latest news
  • Environment
  • Fundraising
  • Politics
  • Wiltshire Council
  • Clubs & Organisations
  • Volunteering and helping out
  • Whats on
Fresh hope for future of Melksham House?

Fresh hope for future of Melksham House?

May 13, 2021

Club’s Ukraine fundraiser races to £5,000 jackpot

May 24, 2022

Follow Social Media

  • Melksham soldiers remembered at pop-up museum Two Melksham residents who gave their lives in the world wars are being honoured in the town hall’s museum space. One cabinet features a photo of Private Ernest Missen, who was killed on 9th April 1917, and another highlights Gunner Claude Merchant, who was killed on 10th January 1945. There is also a photo of VE Day celebrations outside the town hall in May 1945. Viewing is available during town hall opening hours until early December. Read more on our website. The link is in our bio. Pictured: Chair of Melksham and District Historical Association Paul Carter
  • Community centre to host charity makers market A charity makers market is being held at the Riverside Centre next month to raise funds for two local causes. The Christmas market is due to take place on Saturday 13th December from 10am to 2pm, selling handcrafted items by local makers, including the Men’s Shed. All proceeds from the market will be donated to the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity, which provides critical medical care by helicopter and critical care car. Funds will also go to Julia’s House in Devizes, a children’s hospice. Chair of the centre, Chris Pickett, said, “Whilst we are fundraising to improve the toilet facilities in the centre, we are well aware that other charities are in need too. People can expect to see items from the Men’s Shed, including Christmas items such as reindeer, table decorations, toys and practical gifts like a keyboard.” Read more on our website. The link is in our bio.
  • Melksham Toy Appeal: give a little joy this Christmas – and help the planet too Local residents are being invited to help spread festive cheer and support a greener Christmas by donating new or good-condition toys for children across Melksham. The Melksham Toy Appeal is now open for donations until 30th November, with drop-off points at Giffords Surgery and Melksham Town Hall. Organisers are encouraging families to take the opportunity to reuse and recycle by passing on toys in excellent condition that are no longer played with. By donating pre-loved toys, residents can switch toys and reduce waste at a time of year when waste often increases. Then, on Saturday 6th December, during the Melksham Christmas Lights Switch-On, Friends of Giffords Surgery will be hosting a festive fun event in the Council Chamber at Melksham Town Hall from 2pm to 6pm. Everyone will be welcome to come and take some toys for Christmas. Read more on our website. The link is in our bio.
  • Car park work begins at Shurnhold Fields Work to install flood prevention measures and a car park at Shurnhold Fields has begun. Wiltshire Council’s contractor, MGroup, is carrying out the works at Shurnhold Fields, a popular green space off Dunch Lane. The work, which started on 17th November, is expected to take five weeks. The project includes flood prevention measures for Dunch Lane residents, funded by a £90,000 grant from the Environment Agency. The work to create a car park is being carried out on behalf of Melksham Without Parish Council and Melksham Town Council, which jointly own the site and will each contribute £12,500 towards the project. Read more on our website. The link is in our bio.
  • Drama society set for next production An award-winning drama society in Holt is set to perform its next production at the end of this month, titled The Kitchen Sink. Holt Players will be performing the comedy show from Thursday 27th to Saturday 29th November at Holt Village Hall. “It is a bittersweet and poignant comedy about small changes and big dreams in an ordinary, or rather unusual, family in Yorkshire,” said Fiona Campbell, a member of Holt Players. “It will have you roaring with laughter one minute and reaching for your hanky the next.” Read more on our website. The link is in our bio.
  • Melksham wildlife artist features on BBC Countryfile A wildlife artist from Melksham recently featured on BBC Countryfile, making paints out of clay at a local woodland. Naomi Joy Fox appeared on the show on Sunday 2nd November at Green Lane Woodland near Trowbridge, making paints from clay she had dug out of the soil, using them to finish a painting of bats. “It was a really amazing experience,” said Naomi. “It was just me and a small crew in a woodland; it was very beautiful and very casual and calm, which was really lovely.” Naomi has been working on a project with Arts Council England, exploring wildlife at local Wiltshire Wildlife Trust sites and using pigments dug from the soil to create her art. Read more on our website. The link is in our bio. Pictured: Naomi with the Countryfile crew
  • Local boxer to compete for Commonwealth title A local boxer is preparing to fight for the Commonwealth bantamweight title in London this month. Megan Redstall, who trains at The Contender Gym in Melksham, is set to face Laura Pain at York Hall on Sunday 30th November. “I’m excited and nervous,” said Megan. “Any boxer who says they’re not nervous is lying. It’s going to be very exciting; it’s got lots of people talking, which is good. “She’s going to be my toughest opponent yet. We’re both unbeaten, and we’re both trying to win.” “Hopefully this is the fight that can be that break for me,” she said. The fight comes after Megan was due to contend for the Super Flyweight Commonwealth title last year, but her opponent’s illness meant the fight was cancelled. Read more on our website. The link is in our bio.
  • Nominations open for Melksham’s Person and Group of the Year Melksham News’ Person and Group of the Year awards are back and it is time to get your nominations in! The awards will recognise the person and group who have made a real contribution to the community in 2025. For the Person of the Year award, any individual who lives or works in the Melksham area and has made a significant contribution to the local community can be nominated. This could include someone involved in a local charity, helping to run a sports club or volunteering their time to improve life in Melksham. For the Group of the Year award, any group, organisation or committee whose work has benefited the area in 2025 can be nominated. The members do not all need to be from Melksham, as long as their efforts have had a positive effect on the local area. Melksham News editor, Ian Drew, said, “We know there are so many people and groups in Melksham doing incredible things for the community. We encourage everyone to get involved and submit their nominations – it’s your chance to recognise those who make a real difference to our town.” Nominations can be made by emailing news@melkshamnews.co.uk or via Facebook Messenger, stating your name, address, and contact number, along with your nominee’s name and the reason for your nomination. (We won’t disclose who has made the nominations.) If you have contact details for your nominee, please include these. Alternatively, you can write to Melksham News, 31 Market Place, Melksham, SN12 6ES. Nominations must be received by 5pm on 30th November. The winner of each award will be chosen by a small panel of local representatives and announced in an upcoming issue. Read more on our website. The link is in our bio. Pictured: Melksham News Editor, Ian Drew
  • Triplets complete second ‘Tripathlon’ for Children in Need Triplets from Holt have completed their second ‘Tripathlon’ challenge to raise funds for Children in Need. Beau, Albie and Judie Howland, aged eight, once again took on the triathlon-inspired challenge after completing their first one last year. The ‘Tripathlon’ is split across the three children, with each taking on a different sport, supported by their two mums, Chloe and Amy. Beau swam 70 lengths in 51 minutes, Albie cycled 22 kilometres in one hour 35 minutes, and Judie ran 11 kilometres in one hour 24 minutes. Read more on our website. The link is in our bio.
Podcast Celebrate Melksham Podcast Celebrate Melksham Podcast Celebrate Melksham
ADVERTISEMENT
Melksham Independent News

Get in touch

  • About Us
  • Advertising
  • Self Service Advertising
  • Issue Dates and Deadlines
  • Payment Information
  • Send Us Your News
  • Contact Us
  • Advertising Terms Conditions
  • Complaints
  • Placing a family message
  • Photos
  • Useful Information

More from Melksham News

  • Latest News
  • Sport
  • Digital Edition
  • Digital Archives
  • What's On
  • Corrections
  • Mission Statement
  • List Item

FOLLOW US

© 2023. Melksham Independent News | Wiltshire Publications Ltd, 31, Market Place, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6ES Registered in England & Wales | 02627096

  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Legal Hub
  • Site Map
Melksham Independent News
Melksham Independent News
ADVERTISEMENT

Welcome Back!

OR

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

OR

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
Melksham Independent News
Manage Cookie Consent
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behaviour or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
  • Manage options
  • Manage services
  • Manage {vendor_count} vendors
  • Read more about these purposes
View preferences
  • {title}
  • {title}
  • {title}
No Result
View All Result
  • Latest News
    • Featured Stories
    • Min News
    • Crime
    • Education
    • Health
    • Business
    • Politics
  • About Us
  • Digital Edition
    • Digital Edition Archives
  • Contact us
  • Advertising with us
  • Family Messages
    • Announcements
    • Dealth Notices
    • In Memoriam
    • Birthday
    • Engagement
    • Wedding Messages
    • Melksham Says Thank You
    • Awards
  • More
    • Newsletters
    • Jobs
    • Local Listing
    • Book An Advert
    • Sports
    • Best of Melksham
      • Melksham Community
      • Fundraising
      • Volunteering & Helping Out
      • Clubs Organisations
    • What’s on
      • Events Entertainment
      • Arts and Culture
      • Things To Do

© 2023 Melksham Independent News | Web Design & SEO by YOW Internet.

-
00:00
00:00

Queue

Update Required Flash plugin
-
00:00
00:00