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Closure order for home after drug issues and bad behaviour

Property · Melksham

Closure order for home after drug issues and bad behaviour

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Police have acted to close a Wiltshire property that became a hub of antisocial behaviour and drug abuse.See the Story

Council reveals when it first knew about radioactive contamination at RAF base

Melksham · Melksham

Council reveals when it first knew about radioactive contamination at RAF base

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Wiltshire Council has revealed exactly when it first knew about radioactive contamination in Melksham.See the Story

Workers of mattress maker protest as union encourages engagement - Big Furniture Group

Melksham · Melksham

Workers of mattress maker protest as union encourages engagement - Big Furniture Group

GMB Union and workers for mattress manufacturer Airsprung Group PLC recently conducted a protest to highlight employee issues. The demonstration took place on 20 June 2025 outside Sainsbury’s supermarket in Melksham, which includes an Argos store that sells Airsprung products. The union said that Airsprung has made “a number of changes to employee terms and conditions”, which the union believes is a way to avoid paying national living wage, addi…Read Article

Police Rush to Scene as Hot Air Balloon Comes Down on Roundabout

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A hot air balloon coming down on a busy roundabout promoted a police response.Melksham · Melksham See the Story

Site of old stationary shop to go under the hammer at auction

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The site of an old stationary shop in Wiltshire is set to go up for auction for less than £100,000.Melksham · Melksham See the Story

Latest on plans submitted for huge Wiltshire pharmacy warehouse

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Plans for a huge warehouse on the edge of Melksham have received hundreds of letters of support including the backing of major pharmaceutical firms.Melksham · Melksham See the Story

Island Green Power Reveals Progress and Further Consultation on Lime Down Solar Park

Island Green Power, the developer behind the proposed Lime Down Solar Park in Wiltshire, has provided a fresh update as it continues to refine plans for the large-scale solar and battery storage facility. The project, which has already undergone two stages of public consultation, is edging closer to submission, with final proposals expected to be lodged with the Planning Inspectorate later this year. Following the close of its second round of pu…Solar Power · Melksham Read Article

More plans submitted for 300 homes in Wiltshire town

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Revised plans have been submitted as part of a huge 300-home development outside Melksham.Melksham · Melksham See the Story

Wiltshire pub plans to make changes to opening hours

A consultation on a Melksham pub’s plans to extend its opening time into the wee hours has ended with a decision expected.Melksham · Melksham Read Article

Wiltshire volunteer meets Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace

A Wiltshire man has celebrated 55 years of volunteering by meeting the Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace.Volunteering · Melksham Read Article

High-tech Wiltshire firm with US army contracts makes millions of pounds of profit

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A Melksham-based tech firm that supplies military gear to the US military has reported millions of pounds of pre-tax profits.Melksham · Melksham See the Story

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