Wiltshire Gazette and Herald

The Gazette and Herald is a weekly newspaper that requires a subscription, founded in 1816. It comes out every Thursday and covers various communities in North Wiltshire, including Devizes, Calne, Chippenham, Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Marlborough, Malmesbury, Corsham, Box, and surrounding areas.

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Carly Telford: Mary Earps is a 'huge loss' to England squad before Euros

2 days ago | gazetteandherald.co.uk | Laura Howard

Earps stunned the footballing world by announcing her decision last week after reportedly being told by Lionesses boss Sarina Wiegman that she would not be first choice for the defence of England’s European crown. Telford, who boasts 27 caps for England between the sticks, believes the squad’s remaining goalkeepers will suffer for the loss of Earps’ experience in Switzerland. “For me, it's a huge loss in terms of the GK union,” she said.
Ownership of Lime Down solar farm called 'security issue'

3 days ago | gazetteandherald.co.uk | Peter Davison

2 1/1 The ownership of the development company behind a massive solar farm in the Wiltshire countryside has been described as a 'matter of economic security' by South Cotswolds MP Roz Savage. The MP has written to net zero secretary Ed Miliband, raising concerns about the acquisition of Island Green Power. The firm is developing the proposed 2,200-acre Lime Down solar farm in the Malmesbury countryside and was bought by Macquarie Asset Management.
Property developer releases more pictures of 'ugly' housing scheme

4 days ago | gazetteandherald.co.uk | Peter Davison

The independent house builder wants to construct 88 homes on the eastern edge of Holt, between Bradford-on-Avon and Melksham. In February, Wiltshire Council's western area planning committee rejected the reserved matters application for 90 houses at land off Melksham Road, with local Wiltshire councillor Trevor Carbin branding the design as “basically ugly”.
Solar farm campaigners to stage protest walks across countryside

4 days ago | gazetteandherald.co.uk | Peter Davison

In all, 25 community groups from across the UK will be walking in their localities to "protect Britain's countryside." Stop Lime Down will be walking through the countryside around Malmesbury to protest against plans for a 2,220-acre solar farm spread across six locations around Hullavington, Stanton St Quintin, Sherston, and Luckington. The company behind the Lime Down scheme is Island Green Power, which was last month acquired by former Thames Water owner Macquarie Asset Management.
Wiltshire NHS trust CQC rating dropped in damning report

5 days ago | gazetteandherald.co.uk | Peter Davison

4 1/1 Staff have been "scared to speak out" about issues and problems at Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, and "feared retribution" if they did so, according to a damning new report.
'Kind and gentle family man' found dead in burned-out car

5 days ago | gazetteandherald.co.uk | Sarah Dalton

2 1/1 A man who was found dead after a car fire on the side of a busy A-road in Wiltshire has been confirmed as having committed suicide. The body of Kevin Guilford, from Everleigh near Marlborough, was found in a field just off the A342 on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. 14 months on, an inquest into the 60-year-old engineer's death has confirmed that Mr Guilford deliberately set himself and his car on fire in an act of suicide.
M4 traffic warning issued after crash causes standstill queues

6 days ago | gazetteandherald.co.uk | Jason Hughes

Traffic was held on the M4 after a crash (file photo) (Image: Public contribution) Drivers have been warned of lane closures on the M4 after a crash that saw traffic held on the motorway. National Highways warned drivers that eastbound traffic on the M4 between junction 17 at Chippenham and junction 18 at Bath had been held following a crash at around 8.20pm on Saturday, May 31. This caused delays of up to 45 minutes while standstill queues formed on the carriageway.
Concern over 'growing problem' of town centre bins amid housing plans

6 days ago | gazetteandherald.co.uk | Jason Hughes

Rubbish in Lord's Lane, Chippenham, last year (Image: Wiltshire Council) Concerns have been raised over the “proliferation of bins” in a Wiltshire town centre amidst more housing plans. As previously reported, an application has been submitted to Wiltshire Council to convert the upper floors of Chippenham Market Place’s former Halifax branch into flats.
Plans to close town centre roads as huge bike meet preparations ramp up

6 days ago | gazetteandherald.co.uk | Jason Hughes

Riders arrive at Calne Bike Meet 2024 (Image: Trevor Porter) An application has been made to close several town centre roads to ensure a large bike meet can go ahead safely. The Calne Bike Meet is one of the highlights of the town’s social calendar and is also among the largest free motorcycle events in Europe.
Photos show changing face of iconic brewery over 150 years in town

6 days ago | gazetteandherald.co.uk | Jason Hughes

10 1/1 A Wiltshire brewery is celebrating 150 years in a Wiltshire town and during that time has witnessed huge changes. Over the last century and a half, Wadworth has played a key role in the changing face of Devizes but its former Northgate Street brewery has remained a landmark presence in the town. With the business currently celebrating a major milestone, we collated archive pictures that show the brewery and its iconic Shire horses through the years.