Alison Phillips
Swindon Advertiser
United Kingdom
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Scouts from all west, north and east Wiltshire towns, as well as Swindon and Salisbury, head to Trowbridge
THE annual Scout and Guide Founders Day service, at which the birthdays of Lord and Lady Baden Powell are celebrated, was held at St John's Church,… → Read More
National coronavirus figures show no increase after possible sufferer spotted in Bradford on Avon practice
ALTHOUGH there has been no official statement on the condition of the man whose symptoms sparked a coronavirus alert in Bradford on Avon on Monday,… → Read More
Coronavirus advice includes handwashing and calling 111 after patient goes into Bradford on Avon GP with symptoms
ONE of the people who was in the Bradford on Avon GP surgery when Wiltshire's first suspected case of coronavirus was spotted is not sure whether… → Read More
Wiltshire medics in praised for swift response to possible coronavirus victim
WILTSHIRE'S first suspected case of coronavirus has been reported after it was spotted by alert medics in Bradford on Avon, closing the town's GP… → Read More
Bradford on Avon GP surgery shuts after patient walks in
WILTSHIRE'S first suspected case of coronavirus has been spotted by alert medics in Bradford on Avon, closing the town's GP surgery. → Read More
Sheldon Manor near Chippenham stars in new BBC Agatha Christie drama
VIEWERS watching the latest Agatha Christie drama on BBC last night (Sunday) were not mistaken, some of the scenes did indeed look familiar, as they… → Read More
£15,000 estimate for watch up for sale at Corsham auction house
ITEMS given to other people don’t normally capture buyers’ attention at auction. But when a watch is passed on by the Shah of Iran after… → Read More
Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry historian seeks info on Capt Wheeler, from Devizes
Following our letter last week regarding author Dr Stephen Keopghane's book on the Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry and bid to trace the family of one of… → Read More
Wiltshire Pride groups welcome symbol of celebration of the LGBT+ community in Trowbridge
WILTSHIRE councillors have raised the rainbow flag to show unity with the LGBT+ community outside Trowbridge’s County Hall this morning to mark… → Read More
Calne quizzers take SW regional title
QUICK-witted regulars who make up the Quiz Quizstofferson quiz team, based at the Lansdown pub in Calne, were recently invited to compete in the South West area 2019 Quiz-off, held at the Gloucester Cricket Ground. Team spokesman James Miles said: "We competed against 28 other teams and managed to come first place winning £500." → Read More
Local version of Blood Wedding to premiere in Salisbury
A PACKED spring summer season at Salisbury Arts Centre includes new exhibitions on screen and dance performances, alongside an almost entirely… → Read More
Bronzes of Wolsey and his cat unveiled in Marlborough
A BRONZE bust of Cardinal Wolsey and one of his much loved cats has been unveiled in St Peter's Church in Marlborough. → Read More
This year's walk hopes to raise more than £45,000
ENTRIES are now being invited for the 2020 Bath Rugby Walk in aid of Dorothy House and Bath Rugby Foundation. → Read More
Council moved Malmesbury Area Board meeting to later in January
The date of the January meeting of Malmesbury Area Board has been changed to avoid the post-Christmas and New Year holidays. → Read More
Westbury trading estate road closed at Hawkeridge after serious crash
THE road leading to the West Wilts Trading Estate at Westbury from the Trowbridge and Yarnbrook direction has been closed following a serious road… → Read More
Perfect pizza in pleasant surroundings make this a good place at any time of day
The Stables Westgate Buildings 1-3 Kingsmead Square Bath BA1 2AE 01225 429851 Opening hours: Mon-Fri & Sun 12 noon-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm Disabled access: Yes Children welcome: Yes Our ratings: Food 8/10 Decor: 7/10 Atmosphere: 7/10 Price: 8/10 TripAdvisor rating: 4/5 A VISIT to Bath, whether you're shopping, on a night out or showing visitors the attractions of the city, isn't complete without… → Read More
Town pays its respects to long-serving firefighter
THE coffin of long serving firefighter George Johnson, 93, will be carried on a vintage fire engine from Marlborough to North Wiltshire Crematorium… → Read More
Join the queue for your chance to see a fantastic musical without making the trip to London
FANS of Broadway and West End hit musical The Book of Mormon who missed out on tickets to the forthcoming run at the Bristol Hippodrome need to act… → Read More
Very tasty lunch, warm welcome and lovely atmosphere
The Longs Arms Steeple Ashton High Street Steeple Ashton 01380 870245 www.thelongsarms.co.uk Opening hours: Mon-Thurs lunch served 12-2pm, closed 3-6pm, dinner 6.30-9.30pm; Fri/Sat open and food served all day, Sun food served 12-2.30pm, drinks til late Parking: Small car park or on street Our ratings: Food: 9/10 Service: 9/10 Value: 8/10 Atmosphere: 10/10 TripAdvisor rating: AFTER a… → Read More
Earl Cardigan starts legal battle over conviction
THE Earl of Cardigan, David Brudenell-Bruce, has formally applied to have his recent conviction for careless driving, driving without insurance and… → Read More