Arts funding in Wiltshire gets a boost. Grants increase to almost £379,000 helping local groups and museums. Wiltshire Council Boosts Arts Grants by 10 Percent Next Year The council wants to support local culture. Their plan helps the county benefit from art and culture. This includes social and economic advantages. They know arts groups face…
A detailed family history book covers the Taylors of Wiltshire from 1735 to 2001. Wiltshire Man Publishes Detailed Book About His Family History Tim Taylor wrote a book. It tells his family history from 1735 to 2001. The Taylors are from Bradford on Avon. He researched in Wiltshire and nearby counties. Libraries will have the…
The Swan Hotel, closed since September 2023, is reportedly under offer, offering a glimmer of hope for local businesses. Swan Hotel in Bradford on Avon Potentially Under New Ownership The Swan Hotel is on Church Street. It has been for sale for over a year now. Last February, many people showed interest, with over thirty…
Hall repairs ongoing in Avon, following flood damage. Drying continues; engineers will assess floor condition. St Margaret’s Hall Repairs Continue After Flood Damage in Avon St Margaret’s Hall stays closed. It is on St Margaret’s Street. The town council talks with insurance people and they discuss what to do next. Flooding caused damage last November,…
Shoppers in Bradford on Avon have mixed feelings about new self-service checkouts at Sainsbury’s, with concerns about job losses. Bradford on Avon Sainsbury’s Shoppers Debate Checkout Changes In February 2024, trouble brewed at a store. Shoppers at a Sainsbury’s may go elsewhere because the Bradford on Avon shop had just been redone and more self-service…
UK churches face a wave of silver thefts exceeding £500k. Thieves target valuable artifacts, prompting security concerns. Silver Heist Crisis: UK Churches Lose Over £500k in Thefts This Year Churches are facing a troubling increase in thefts. Ecclesiastical Insurance thinks this is a serious issue. They want churches to check their security now. Thieves are…