From Melksham to the West End!
A FORMER Melksham Oak pupil has made his debut in London’s West End. Matt Williams joined the cast of renowned play ‘Jerusalem’ on stage at the Apollo Theatre,…
Farewell to local GP after 30 years’ service
AFTER over 30 years working as a GP at Spa Medical Centre, Dr Rob Matthews will be retiring at the end of June. Practice manager at the centre,…

Carers honoured for Carers Week
MELKSHAM carers marked Carers Week this month with a special cream tea. The event was held at the monthly Melksham Carers Cafè, at the Kings Arms Hotel in…
‘Ille-gull’? Questions asked as Wiltshire Council demolishes Christie Miller whilst ‘red-listed’ birds are nesting

NESTS and chicks belonging to birds of ‘conservation concern’ were removed and ‘destroyed’ by Wiltshire…
Proud day for Melksham! First ever LGBT Pride Festival is hailed ‘incredible success’

OVER 500 people came together this month to celebrate the local lesbian, gay, bisexual and…
‘Rockin’ around the digital tree!’ New digital Christmas tree will be one of the biggest in the country

JUST when you thought Melksham’s Christmas lights display couldn’t get any more spectacular, exciting plans…
Crown Prosecution Service to offer no evidence in case against Jonathon Seed

THE Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has confirmed that they will offer no evidence in court…
‘Let public decide on town centre speed limit,’ says town councillor

A TOWN councillor has said that they are disappointed that the town centre will not…
Community-led affordable homes project starts in Seend

A PROJECT to build 10 affordable and energy-efficient houses for Seend villagers in need of…
Food & River Festival launch new scheme to boost local economy

THE MELKSHAM Food and River Festival has launched a new initiative to help encourage people…