Brinkworth, Wiltshire

Armed police called in over toy gun in Malmesbury

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:22:12 +0000

Firearms officers descended on a property in Malmesbury High Street on Saturday after a 16-year-old was seen waving, what turned out to be a toy gun, from a window. The boy was spoken to by police and the toy was destroyed.

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

New owners to pick up crown in Malmesbury

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:22:12 +0000

Half a million pounds is to be spent on the Kings Arms pub in Malmesbury High Street after new owners secured a 30 year lease.

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

Golden celebrations at double for Hullavington couples

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:22:04 +0000

Two brothers and two sisters from Hullavington are celebrating their double golden wedding anniversary at a party on Saturday.

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

Have say on better transport in Malmesbury

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:52:08 +0000

Members of a community group are looking for feedback from townspeople about how public transport in the Malmesbury area can be improved.

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

Kemble music festival opens

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:52:07 +0000

The 22nd Didmarton Bluegrass Festival at Kemble Airfield opens today and runs until Sunday.

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

Malmesbury Abbey bans artwork

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:22:05 +0000

Artists staged a protest outside Malmesbury Abbey on Bank Holiday Monday after being refused permission to display their work on railings around the church.

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

Wootton Bassett pals’ Tour de force

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:22:05 +0000

Friends Nick Evans and Ross Clewley are gearing up for a 175km cycle trek to raise money for the Prostate Cancer Charity.

Source: Wootton Bassett news from The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald Full Story.

Rare bat found at Westonbirt Arboretum

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:22:04 +0000

One of the rarest bats in Britain has been found at Westonbirt Arboretum.

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

Malmesbury Carnival gets under way

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:22:03 +0000

Carnival fever has gripped Malmesbury with the spectacular finale taking place on Saturday.

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

Switch-off plan for M lmesbury up for discussion

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 06:22:11 +0000

Residents in and around Malmesbury are to be asked what they think of a scheme to switch off streetlights in a bid to save energy.

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

Payback in Sherston pays off

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 06:22:10 +0000

Villagers in Sherston have saved thousands of pounds in labour costs after the village hall was refurbished by offenders on the Community Payback scheme.

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

Malmesbury multi sports race gears up

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:22:14 +0000

Preparation for the annual Malmesbury Triathlon are under way with 300 people registered to swim, cycle and run their way around the town.

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

Flats plan for former Malmesbury school

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:22:14 +0000

Plans have been submitted to turn former special school Burton Hill House into seven apartments.

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

Racehorse does Wootton Bassett proud

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:22:13 +0000

Owners of an emerging racehorse have named it Wootton Bassett after watching the repatriations on television.

Source: Wootton Bassett news from The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald Full Story.

Wootton Bassett couple’s golden memories

admin — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:22:11 +0000

Today is the golden wedding anniversary of Colin and Sylvia Harper who ran a footwear, drapery and household goods shop in Wootton Bassett High Street.

Source: Wootton Bassett news from The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald Full Story.