Calne, England News

Malmesbury's mayor-making ceremony took a surprise twist on Tuesday when deputy mayor Martyn Snell was prevented from taking on the role because of a mystery complaint.

Mosaic workshops begin next week as part of a project to create a new work of art for the front of the Coleman's Farm Community Centre in Calne.

MORE than 6,000 tickets have been sold for the annual Calne duck race, which is expected to raise thousands for pounds for charity this Saturday.

Dialysis patient Martin McCabe amazed medics by climbing three of Britain's highest mountains, raising nearly A 1,000 for charity.

More than 30 volunteers braved the wet and windy weather to help with the bi-annual re-chalking of Cherhill's white horse at the weekend.

A thief who used stolen number plates to make off without paying for a total of A 785 worth of fuel at five garages has admitted his crimes.

On Sunday I attempted my first 100 mile cycle. All my training had been leading up to this point and while in my head I knew I was physically fit enough to manage the distance, I set off really hoping it would not feel too painful.

Mosaic workshops open to all begin next week as part of a project to create a new work of art for the front of the Coleman's Farm Community Centre in Calne.

The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust has raised at least A 640 with its tenth annual sponsored walk celebrating the ongoing canal restoration between Chippenham and Lacock.

An eBay auction selling items collected by Doctor Who fan Barbara Bell will help to set up a legacy fund in her memory at the Calne Veterinary Centre.

Police in Calne are urging witnesses to come forward with information on a series of recent shed and garage burglaries in the area.

A joint hunt master and a terrierman pleaded guilty to interfering with a badger sett today after they caused the "most severe" damage an RSPCA officer had seen in 25 years.

WILTS Calne Town clinched the double as Mark Dolman's extra-time penalty won the Corsham Print Senior KO Cup after a tight final with Purton Reserves at Corsham Town's Southbank ground on Saturday.

Albert Dearing's side lost 1-0 after extra time at the Southbank, meaning they were edged out by the Bremhill View side in both league and cup.

Liberal Democrats were celebrating after Glenis Ansell won the Calne North seat.

Back row from left, Jackie and Shirley Knowler with PC Kev Reed and Julie Thomas after handing over a cheque for A 1,000 in aid of Wiltshire Air Ambulance to paramedics Steve Riddle and Joanna Munday, front The family of the late former world field archery champion Tony Knowler presented a cheque for A 1,000 to members of Wiltshire Air Ambulance ... (more)

Negotiations are underway between Calne Town Council and Swindon Town FC to relocate the club's first team and academy to the Beversbrook Sports Facility.

The Motors TV Live Race Day at the Castle Combe Circuit on Monday, May 6 sees the most diverse range of races, from awesome and somewhat scary 'Superkarts' to the most traditional of English sports cars.

Mr Hale, who has his own goalkeeping school, is also a full-time academy goal keeping coach at Swindon Town.

Sam, Jordan and Joe, from Calne skate park group Push It Wheel Good, celebrate the A 3,000 grant awarded to the Calne Bowl Project More than A 26,000 has been handed to ten Wiltshire projects providing services for young people as the first awards are made by the county's Police and Crime Commissioner's fund.