Melksham, England News

Out and proud gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender teenagers in West Wiltshire are sending a strong message to their schools.

Melksham Metal Recycling and three other scrapyards - in Trowbridge, Christian Malford and Swindon - were raided by police, working in conjunction with other agencies, on Monday last week.

More big screen action will be coming to Melksham this year, as the Assembly Hall takes sole possession of digital cinema equipment.

Richard Elmes, 51, of Semington Road, denies the killing of Mr Cooksey, who was found unconscious in Spa Road, Melksham, by an off-duty police officer in the early hours of March 8, 2009.

MICK Withy, from Westbury, carried off top prize in Sunday's Airsprung match with 3lb 11oz of perch, followed by Richard Whitmarsh, from Frome, with 2lb 1oz 8dm of roach.

Police are appealing for information after an Ipad 2 was taken from a house in Melksham whilst the occupant was inside.

Police chiefs ordered to reinstate a custody sergeant they sacked for dragging a 59-year-old woman along the floor and throwing her into a cell will go to the High Court to challenge the decision.

POLICE officers raided four scrap metal dealerships across Wiltshire today, including Trowbridge and Melksham, in a countywide crackdown on metal theft.

Other priorities include regenerating the town centre for retail and improving employment areas - with the Bowerhill Industrial Estate picked out in particular.

A 41-year-old man who subjected his girlfriend to days of violence before launching an assault on her has been jailed for two years.

Do Corsham dog-walkers clean up after their dogs? I saw this morning a Corsham woman pinning up notes along the street asking pet owners, "Could you please clean up after your dog." Do you think there should be more signs warning of fines to dog-walkers who do not clean up after their dogs? Have you noticed areas in Corsham which are problem areas ... (more)

A group of Melksham residents have submitted a petition to urge Wiltshire Council to think again over plans to reduce the parking around their homes.

A man is to face trial by judge and jury accused of carrying out a robbery and assaulting another youth.

A man is to face trial by judge and jury accused of carrying out a robbery and assaulting another youth.

The club, which plays at The Conigre, in the grounds of Melksham House, needs a new home because Wiltshire Council has bought the land for a community campus of council services, including a library, youth centre and leisure centre.

The historic village was playing host to a BBC Stargazing Live event for the second time, to tie in with a series of TV programmes hosted by Professor Brian Cox and Dara O'Briain. Despite clear skies earlier in the week, cloud on Wednesday hid the real stars from view, but there were plenty of activities to enjoy.