Carly Appleby

Apr 23, 2024 | yahoo.com | Jessica Moriarty |Carly Appleby

A Grade II listed hotel and health club could be transformed into flats. The owner of Fieldways Hotel and Health Club, on Hilperton Road in Trowbridge, wants to convert the Edwardian mansion into 15 apartments. A planning application for the project was previously submitted in 2022 but later withdrawn. The owner of the building, located just off the A361, has re-submitted plans to Wiltshire Council. The 13-bedroom, family-run hotel went up for sale in 2018 for offers of more than £1.2m.

Apr 19, 2024 | yahoo.com | Carly Appleby

The life of one of Swindon’s heavy metal stars will be celebrated later this year with a one-day festival. Steve Grimmett, the producer, songwriter and lead singer of heavy metal band Grim Reaper, will be remembered at Swindon’s MECA in November. Grimmett sold millions of albums across the world and his career included studio albums, single releases and MTV airplay.

Mar 17, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Leigh Boobyer |Carly Appleby

Hundreds of people have gathered at a popular park estate to protest against a new charging system. Local people will have to pay a £10 deposit to use Cirencester Park in Gloucestershire and non-residents will be charged £30 annually. The move is the first time in 326 years an entry pass has been introduced for the Grade I park in the Cotswolds. Lord Bathurst, who owns the historic 3,000 acre park, said the money would fund maintenance works.

Feb 19, 2024 | bbc.com | Clara Bullock |Carly Appleby

Image caption, "In eight years, I've never seen empty shelves," Ms Smith saidBy Clara Bullock & Carly ApplebyA foodbank said they are getting less donations, while more people need their services. The Swindon Food Collective provides free food parcels for people in the town. Cher Smith, who works at the foodbank, said as food prices are still up, they are struggling to get donations. She added that more people were coming in each month, including people who are working.

Nov 24, 2023 | exbulletin.com | Carly Appleby |Kelly Morgan

By Carly Appleby & Kelly MorganBBC NewsAlice says it’s “incredible news” her daughter will have access to Kaftrio next yearA family say they are “over the moon” that their three-year-old daughter will be given a new “life-prolonging” cystic fibrosis medication. Olive, from Wiltshire, is only expected to reach her mid-30s, but it is hoped the drug, Kaftrio, will change that.