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June 17th, 2013 03:17 PM
Death driver to face sentencing
The trial of the Melksham man who killed a father of four in a traffic accident in February has been adjourned for sentencing.
June 17th, 2013 12:45 PM
Melksham firm in global takeover
Cooper Tires the American tyre-maker which owns a major plant in Melksham, has been sold to an Indian firm in a $2.5 billion takeover.
June 17th, 2013 12:00 PM
Bail for Melksham man accused of underage sex offences
A man accused of a series of sex offences against a child, including attempted rape, has been released on bail.
June 16th, 2013 08:00 PM
Grand effort from top chef Marco
A garden party in Whitley, hosted by chef Marco Pierre White, raised more than £1,000 for an armed forces charity.
June 15th, 2013 06:00 PM
Brewery staging pub name game
Drinkers in Melksham could have 365 reasons to raise a glass, with a competition to name a new pub offering a thirst-quenching first prize.
June 15th, 2013 11:00 AM
New Melksham Area Board chairman steps in
Melksham Area Board has met for the first time since Mayâs council election and selected a new chairman.
June 12th, 2013 04:20 PM
Night-time curfew for Melksham duo on drugs charges
Two men accused of being involved in the drugs trade have been released on bail by a judge.
June 12th, 2013 03:00 PM
Melksham companyâs Dorothy House boost
A MELKSHAM company and its customers raised £850 in just one month for Dorothy House Hospice Care.
June 12th, 2013 12:00 PM
Melksham housebuilder up for award
A housebuilder from Melksham will be representing the county later this month, after being nominated as the best in Wiltshire.
June 12th, 2013 09:14 AM
Crime commissioner in touch with Melksham youth
Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinators put their priorities to the police and crime commissioner on Saturday, at a meeting in Melksham.
June 9th, 2013 07:00 PM
No relatives come forward for man found dead in Melksham
The body of a man found in a house in Melksham last month has been formally identified as former Wiltshire County Council officer David Waring.
June 9th, 2013 06:00 PM
Melksham vet hurt in dog attack
A vet at Hale Veterinary Hospital in Melksham was treated in hospital after she was attacked by a dog on Saturday.
June 9th, 2013 05:00 PM
Police arrest after Melksham estate gun drama
Neighbours have spoken of their shock after armed police swooped to arrest a man shooting at cats in Melksham on Tuesday.
June 9th, 2013 10:00 AM
Rescue drama at Melksham care home
Firefighters were called out to the Brookside Care Home on Ruskin Avenue, Melksham, on Saturday morning, to help an elderly woman who had fallen in a first floor flat.
June 9th, 2013 08:00 AM
Cycling Melksham PCSOs track down nuisance biker
Two quick-thinking Melksham PCSOs showed real pedal power to apprehend a nuisance biker on Wednesday.
June 8th, 2013 04:00 PM
Seend children and adults invited to sign up for new choirs
A former choir member at Seend Church is starting up choirs for children and adults.
June 7th, 2013 04:02 PM
Biker injured in Bowerhill crash
A motorcyclist injured in a crash in Bowerhill has been taken to hopsital with a suspected broken collarbone.
June 5th, 2013 05:42 PM
Melksham PCSO nabs anti-social biker
A man seen riding a trials bike in a Melksham play park has been reported for a host of offences.
June 4th, 2013 12:58 PM
Neighbours tell of shock after Melksham firearms incident
Armed police arrested a man in Melksham this morning, after neighbours saw him shooting at cats with an imitation pistol.
June 4th, 2013 09:24 AM
Armed officers arrest Melksham gunman
Armed police officers were called to Melksham last night, after reports of a man shooting at cats with a pistol.
