Brinkworth, Wiltshire

Safety shelter task is a big hit for Grittleton students

admin — Sat, 25 May 2013 12:45:00 +0000

As part of national Science and Engineering week, Grittleton House School students put their skills to the test to design an shelter for those in the aftermath of an earthquake.

Source: Malmesbury News from The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald Full Story.

Chippenham store helps club to grow

admin — Sat, 25 May 2013 10:15:04 +0000

Sainsbury’s has donated plants to Frogwell School in Chippenham to give a boost to a gardening club it helped to set up two years ago.

Source: Chippenham News from The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald Full Story.

Three full decades of inspiration in Sherston

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:15:00 +0000

A Sherston business is celebrating 30 years of providing schools and nurseries across the globe with innovative educational technology products.

Source: Malmesbury News from The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald Full Story.

Crowning glory for a prize-winning Chippenham pub

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:15:02 +0000

The Three Crowns in Chippenham has been selected by the Northwest Wiltshire branch of Camra as its 2013 Pub of the Year.

Source: Chippenham News from The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald Full Story.

Close shave for the law will aid charity

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:15:03 +0000

Police community support officer Lil Duncan has lost her long-flowing locks in memory of a close family friend.

Source: Chippenham News from The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald Full Story.

Make your move for Bollywood dance craze

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:15:06 +0000

Bollywood glamour and glitz has arrived in Chippenham.

Source: Chippenham News from The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald Full Story.

Young dancers get Chippenham Folk Festival off to flying start

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:15:05 +0000

The Chippenham Folk Festival got off to a flying start today with a display of dancing by children from eight primary schools.

Source: Chippenham News from The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald Full Story.

Court enforces ban on dogs

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:15:02 +0000

Chippenham resident Wayne Kemp will be forced to get rid of his two dogs as part of an injunction to curtail anti-social behaviour.

Source: Chippenham News from The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald Full Story.

Family statement following Roger Millar murder investigation

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:45:06 +0000

The following is a statement from the family of Charles Roger Millar (known as Roger):

“The Millar family takes no gratification from the verdict that has come today as no verdict would ever be able to bring Roger back.

“However we do take satisfaction in the fact that the Justice system in our country works and works well as shown by the result today.

“The passing of our brother Roger has left a large whole in the lives of everyone he came in contact with.

“Roger was the complete gentleman and has been described so, not only by the Millar family but colleagues that he worked with whilst serving his country With the Corps of the Royal Engineers both home and abroad.

“We would like to thank Mr Lickley QC and the Crown Prosecution Service along with Detective Inspector Matthew Davey and the Major Crime Investigation Team from Wiltshire Police for all the hard work and dedication that they have shown throughout the whole of this case.

“We would also like to thank Audrey Carson and the staff from the Victim Homicide Service for their great work and support that they have shown to our family and close friends during this difficult period.”

Source: Latest from Wiltshire Police Full Story.

Police presence at Wellington Academy, Tidworth

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:45:03 +0000

Following several calls from the media, please see below a comment on some police presence at Wellington Academy, Tidworth.

“Wiltshire Police were called to Wellington Academy this morning following reports involving a student allegedly making threats of violence against teachers at the Academy. All parties have been spoken to in partnership with the Academy and no allegations have been substantiated. No further police action is required.”

Source: Latest from Wiltshire Police Full Story.

Family of Chippenham woman trampled by cows renew warning to walkers

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:45:02 +0000

The inquest into the death of 68-year-old Chippenham resident Sandra Wiltshire, who suffered a cardiac arrest after being trampled by cows, will take place in Salisbury on June 18.

Source: Chippenham News from The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald Full Story.

One of Malmesbury’s most colourful characters, Sir Charles McLeod, dies aged 88

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:45:00 +0000

Baronet Sir Charles McLeod, who became a well-known and well-loved character in the Malmesbury area, has died at the age of 88.

Source: Malmesbury News from The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald Full Story.

Security advice after rise in insecurity burglaries in Swindon

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:15:06 +0000

Wiltshire Police is urging all homeowners to make sure they secure their property after a spike in the number of insecurity burglaries in Swindon.

Since the beginning of May, there have been 16 reported burglaries which have occurred as a direct result from a door or window being left unlocked.

In addition to the insecurity burglaries, there have also been 46 reported thefts from motor vehicles within Swindon since the start of May –many of which are as a direct result of the vehicle being left unlocked.

Acting Detective Sergeant Gemma Vinton of the Swindon Priority Crime Team said: “We live in one of the safest counties in the country, with a low burglary rate. However, opportunists can strike anywhere and it is important that people heed advice to prevent themselves becoming victims of crime.

“There are very simple steps that people can take to protect their property, the most basic of these is to make sure you lock your doors and windows.

“Leaving your house or car door unlocked could be seen as an open invitation to thieves as the effort to steal on their part is minimal.

“I would appeal to people to make sure they are locking up their property when they are out or asleep, especially with the summer months approaching as many people might forget to close windows or doors.

“I would also ask that any neighbours who see anything suspicious going on in their local area to contact Wiltshire Police immediately.”

Residents can prevent themselves becoming victims of such crime by:

• Locking front and back doors when going out and not leaving accessible windows open in unoccupied rooms, no matter what the temperature is or how long you intend to be out.

• Being a nosey neighbour. Tell the police if you see anyone acting suspiciously in or around premises in your neighbourhood, and if possible, take the registration numbers of any unusual vehicles.

• Always taking your keys out of your lock as thieves can reach in and open the door.

• Putting valuables, including phone chargers (which imply a mobile phone is around), out of sight. It has been known for burglars to use hooks to pick up items through letterboxes, windows and cat flaps.

• Not leaving anything in reach of a cat flap.

For more information on how to improve your home security please contact the local Crime Reduction Officers or your Neighbourhood Policing Team on 101.

Anyone with information on any of the incidents should contact Wiltshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Source: Latest from Wiltshire Police Full Story.

Lacock on marks for scarecrow festival

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:15:02 +0000

The Lacock Scarecrow Trail returns to the village this weekend, with nearly 50 scarecrows marking a route round the picturesque village.

Source: Chippenham News from The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald Full Story.

Police are asking mourners to park safely to lay flowers

admin — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:45:04 +0000

Police are asking mourners to park safely and not walk on the A419 for their own safety, following flowers being left at the site of a double fatal road traffic collision on the A419 which occurred on Saturday 18th May 2013.

Acting Police Inspector Donna West from Wiltshire Police said:

“This is a tragic incident and we appreciate that mourners want to leave flowers at the site. However, we are asking people to park on Watermead, Stratton and then walk over to the bottom of the grass verge where the two young victims died.

Our investigation continues but we must be aware of the safety of all those who wish to lay flowers and it is dangerous to walk along the A419 as there is no hard shoulder.”

The post mortem examinations of the two girls took place yesterday but we are awaiting further tests before the results are known.

There were two 20-year-old men taken to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol after the collision. One remains in a critical condition in the intensive care unit after extensive surgery. It is believed that he has life changing injuries.

The other man is critical but stable. He is also believed to have life changing injuries.

The 20-year-old man taken to the Great Western Hospital in Swindon remains in a stable condition.

Anyone who thinks they may have information surrounding this incident, should contact Wiltshire Police immediately on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously.

Source: Latest from Wiltshire Police Full Story.