Dining at James May's Royal Oak: A Worthwhile Country Pub Experience Wednesday, October 1, 2025 jamesmay pub royaloak wiltshire countryside celebrity local pubsaving hospitality travel The British public has long been fascinated by pubs owned or frequented by celebrities, from Jeremy Clarkson’s country venture to James Blunt’s London favourite. These establishments carry a unique charm—the idea of sharing a … Read More
Controversial Plans for Massive Lime Down Solar Farm Near Motorway Submitted Wednesday, October 1, 2025 solar wiltshire renewable energy infrastructure planning development controversy battery transportation sport Plans have been submitted to construct an extensive ‘solar factory’ across a vast area of Wiltshire countryside. Lime Down Solar Park Limited proposes a 500 megawatt solar farm north of the M4 near Malmesbury, … Read More
Man Arrested Following Serious Crash Injuring Two Elderly Women in Melksham Sunday, September 28, 2025 arrest crash melksham wiltshire van elderly injury dangerousdriving police investigation A 25-year-old man from Melksham has been arrested after a serious traffic accident involving two elderly women in the town of Melksham, Wiltshire. The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 pm on Saturday, September 27, when … Read More
Community Rallies to Save Historic Ivy Inn with Share Offer Sunday, September 28, 2025 heritage community pub investment wiltshire restoration fundraising historic tourism sustainability The beloved Ivy Inn in Heddington, a 17th-century Grade II listed pub, is on the verge of reopening thanks to a determined local community effort. After closing last year, this iconic Wiltshire pub has sparked widespread … Read More
Plans Approved for 180 New Homes on Farmland at Hilperton Edge Friday, September 26, 2025 housing development planning hilperton trowbridge traffic flooding affordable community wiltshire Wiltshire Council has approved plans to build 180 new homes on farmland near Trowbridge, despite strong local opposition and concerns from councillors. Barratt Homes submitted the application to develop the site at Maxcroft … Read More
Planning Inquiry Set for Controversial 23MW Solar Park Near Chippenham Thursday, September 25, 2025 solar renewable energy planning inquiry wiltshire appeal landscape heritage chippenham Plans to build a large-scale solar park spanning 114 hectares—equivalent to around 160 football pitches—near Chippenham will be reviewed by a planning inspector after Wiltshire Council denied consent. In December 2023, Exagen … Read More