Major Approval for 2,500-Home Ashton Park Development on Somerset Border Wednesday, September 10, 2025 housing development trowbridge wiltshire ashtonpark affordablehousing infrastructure planning construction community Plans for a substantial 2,500-home development near Trowbridge, known as Ashton Park, have officially moved forward after legal approval completed the necessary agreements. Wiltshire Council’s strategic planning committee … Read More
Back Garden Death in Trowbridge Deemed Non-Suspicious by Detectives Saturday, September 6, 2025 trowbridge wiltshire investigation death nonsuspicious police bail mentalhealth suddendeath support Detectives investigating the death of a 39-year-old man found in the rear garden of a Trowbridge residence have now classified the death as non-suspicious. Two men, initially arrested on Monday, August 25th and later released … Read More
Popular Young Soldier’s Sudden Death at Barracks Shocks Regiment Saturday, September 6, 2025 soldier gambling suicide military barracks welfare inquest mentalhealth royalengineers wiltshire The tragic death of 23-year-old sapper Kim Mawa, a member of the Royal Engineers, came as a complete shock to his regiment. Found dead in his room at Swinton Barracks, Perham Down, Wiltshire, last May, Mr. Mawa’s passing left … Read More
Plans for 205 New Homes Proposed Near Oak Community School in Melksham Friday, September 5, 2025 melksham housing development affordable planning homes community education council wiltshire A major development plan has been submitted to Wiltshire Council for the construction of 205 new homes on a greenfield site adjacent to Oak Community School on the eastern edge of Melksham. Swindon-based developer Hannick … Read More
Air Now Safe to Breathe on Wiltshire’s Most Polluted Roads Thursday, September 4, 2025 wiltshire airquality pollution nitrogendioxide electricvehicles defra publichealth pm25 aqma environment A recent report reveals that the air quality on Wiltshire’s most polluted roads has finally improved to safe, legally compliant levels. For the first time since the Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) were declared, all … Read More
Hollywood Star Rupert Everett Pulls Pints to Save Beloved Wiltshire Pub Tuesday, September 2, 2025 ruperteverett pub enford wiltshire community volunteer acting mybestfriendswedding disneyplus rivals Renowned actor Rupert Everett is lending a hand behind the bar at The Swan, a local pub in Enford, Wiltshire, to help prevent its closure. At 66, Everett is embracing this community effort, sharing with ITV’s Good … Read More