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Policing – in Wiltshire and beyond: a rethink required, a few ideas…..

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West Overton resident given 30 month driving ban following drink drive arrest

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Neighbourhood Plan Referendum – Postponed? / Cancelled? – either way – it’s not happening tomorrow

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Drift silently above, accompanied by clouds and birds? Shalbourne Gliding Club are holding an open day

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Fyfield Down barley field ablaze – update

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Honorary Treasurer required for the Pewsey Vale Tourism Partnership

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Recognition for Nick Fogg, elected to Fellowship of the Royal Historical Society

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Dog attacked Cooper’s Meadow sheep – keep dogs on the lead in this area

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Record fundraising for Wiltshire Air Ambulance at Nick Mason of Pink Floyd’s open gardens

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A Love Letter to the team and users at the Marlborough Leisure Centre, from Dr Reg Eyre

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Learn to sing or play an instrument? Newbury’s Hogan Music holding an open afternoon

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Baking Chambers scoop ‘Taste of The West’ Gold Award for their tantalising Super-Seeded Sourdough

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Marlborough Youth Football Club Player of the Year awards – The Winners

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Marlborough’s NFU Mutual donates more that £3,000 to Wiltshire Community Foundation to help residents in need

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Christchurch in New Road – now up for sale

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Marlborough St Mary’s pupils raise bumper funds for eco projects

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Ding, dong merrily on high…Preshute Primary School’s bell rings out 

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‘We’re here for you’, say Swindon & District Samaritans as they ask people to reach out

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Policing – in Wiltshire and beyond: a rethink required, a few ideas…..

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West Overton resident given 30 month driving ban following drink drive arrest

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Neighbourhood Plan Referendum – Postponed? / Cancelled? – either way – it’s not happening tomorrow

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Drift silently above, accompanied by clouds and birds? Shalbourne Gliding Club are holding an open day

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Fyfield Down barley field ablaze – update

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Recognition for Nick Fogg, elected to Fellowship of the Royal Historical Society

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Dog attacked Cooper’s Meadow sheep – keep dogs on the lead in this area

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Shalbourne Gliding Club Open Day

21 Aug 2022 @ 10:00 - 18:00

Giffords Circus – on The Common, Marlborough

25 Aug 2022 @ 15:00 - 20:30

Giffords Circus – on The Common, Marlborough

26 Aug 2022 @ 15:00 - 20:30

Giffords Circus – on The Common, Marlborough

27 Aug 2022 @ 11:00 - 21:00

Giffords Circus – on The Common, Marlborough

28 Aug 2022 @ 11:00 - 19:00

Giffords Circus – on The Common, Marlborough

29 Aug 2022 @ 11:00 - 14:30

‘Gently Tender’ at the Royal Oak, presented by Sound Knowledge

30 Aug 2022 @ 19:00

Giffords Circus – on The Common, Marlborough

1 Sep 2022 @ 15:00 - 20:30

Giffords Circus – on The Common, Marlborough

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Record fundraising for Wiltshire Air Ambulance at Nick Mason of Pink Floyd’s open gardens

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Dylan Chambers, of Baking Chambers, at work in the Bake Shed

Baking Chambers scoop ‘Taste of The West’ Gold Award for their tantalising Super-Seeded Sourdough

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Marlborough Youth Football Club Player of the Year awards – The Winners

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Jemma Clarke (NFU Mutual Staff) - L, Sam Edwards (NFU Mutual Staff) - R, hand over the cheque to Fiona Oliver (Joint CE of Wiltshire Community Foundation)

Marlborough’s NFU Mutual donates more that £3,000 to Wiltshire Community Foundation to help residents in need

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Christchurch in New Road – now up for sale

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Marlborough St Mary’s pupils raise bumper funds for eco projects

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Ding, dong merrily on high…Preshute Primary School’s bell rings out 

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Gail and Ali, two Samaritans volunteers collecting in Marlborough High Street

‘We’re here for you’, say Swindon & District Samaritans as they ask people to reach out

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Marlborough Area Neighbourhood Plan – your vote to approve

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Marlborough St Mary’s awarded School Games Gold Mark amidst sporting success for pupils

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New independent boutique to open in Marlborough

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Waste and Recycling Collections – When?

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Crofton Beam Engines open every weekend until Sept 25

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Crofton Beam Engines near Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire are open on Saturdays and Sundays (and Bank…

Learn to sing or play an instrument? Newbury’s Hogan Music holding an open afternoon

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On Wednesday 17 August, between mid-day and 3pm Newbury’s long-established Hogan Music will be holding…

The Marlborough Players – open audition

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The Marlborough Players are planning to present a light comedy at the Town Hall in…

Silverless appoint new Chief Operating Officer to manage growth for the business

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Marlborough design studio, Silverless, have just appointed a new Chief Operating Office, Bjorn Annegarn to…

Danny Kruger MP resigns from government role after sacking of Michael Gove

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Danny Kruger MP announced, last night, Wednesday July 6, that he was resigning from his…

Bay Meadows Consultation – Thursday June 30

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There will be an opportunity to find out more about Wiltshire Wildlife Trust’s Bay Meadows…

Celebrating reading at Kennet Valley School

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Last Friday, Kennet Valley School celebrated the reading successes of the past year with a…

Marlborough & District Rotary – ‘Kids Out’ 2022 – trip to Longleat

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For the first time since Covid intervened, after a three year gap Marlborough & District…

Last chance to vote for Marlborough Youth Football Club (MYFC) ‘Player of the Year’ – deadline 24 June

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Marlborough Youth Football Club (MYFC) is calling for parents, the public and club members to…

Previous Articles

The sheep are back!

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Wiltshire Police rated as ‘Inadequate’ and placed in ‘Special Measures’ – a way forward?

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NFU charity ball raises bumper funds for air ambulance

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Marlborough LitFest 2022 tickets now on sale

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St Michael’s pupils find out about Stonebridge Wild River Reserve and meet 4 young bulls!

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Ben Amor wins 40th Hills Wiltshire Professionals’ Golf Championship

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Glorious Gershwin comes to Pewsey

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Marlborough Tennis announces Brewin Dolphin as Club Sponsor 

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The Wildlife Trusts assess climate risk

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Barbury Castle is centre stage for Wiltshire’s biggest horse event

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Greatwood Charity celebrates educational success

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Marlborough Area Neighbourhood Plan – community referendum

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Former St John’s student exhibits garden at Hampton Court Garden Festival 

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Public outcry over Danny Kruger MP’s abortion comments

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Ramsbury Primary cricket team are county champs

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June – another very dry month

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Marlborough LitFest 2022 Programme is launched

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La Bobina, Spanish wine and tapas restaurant, opens in Marlborough

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Traditional Ukrainian Festival to say thank you Marlborough -‘You have opened your homes and your hearts’

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Ramsbury Tennis Club summer tournament champions

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MantonFest ’22 – chilled, but a great warm day out

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New restaurant brings authentic Spanish tapas to Marlborough

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Bad news for Barbury – Point-To-Point racing to cease

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Kennet Valley School pupils learn about the River Kennet

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Love Marlborough Kids Meals – £4,500 raised by Marlborough Golf Club to help local children and families

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Marlborough LitFest announces 2022 Big Town Read

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Merchant’s House reopens to visitors

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Menu and music at Dan’s

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IGNITE Film Festival arrives at The Parade Cinema

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Red Arrows – catch them flying over Broad Hinton at 3:23 this afternoon

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Make your voice heard on Policing issues – join our area’s Police Independent Advisory Group (IAG)

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Sing Out for a Brighter Future

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MantonFest: Marlborough’s music festival is nearly here again

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Support for ARK from MP Danny Kruger re. toxic Kennet

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Author visit inspires Marlborough St Mary pupils

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Marlborough Open Studios 2022 – every weekend in July

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Ridgeway and Avebury area road restrictions for Solstice announced

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Buses on call for Marlborough and the Pewsey Vale? Have your say

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Marlborough Area Neighbourhood Plan – date set for Referendum – for you to approve

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Marlborough’s Platinum Jubilee Sunday – Bake-Off, Manton Street Party, Kennet Valley picnic and Parish Photograph

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Marlborough’s Platinum Jubilee  – Flags and Flowers at St Peter’s

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Marlborough’s Platinum Jubilee Saturday – Classic Cars, Bikes and Music

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Marlborough Youth Football Club – Under 13 and Under 15 Girls teams – A season to remember

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Marlborough’s Platinum Jubilee High Street Party – an afternoon to remember

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Marlborough Platinum Jubilee Celebrations – Lighting the Beacon on The Common

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