Swindon Central reports the most violent crime in Wiltshire with over 100 crimes per 1000 people. Police visibility is to increase. Swindon Central Area Revealed as Having Highest Violent Crime Rate A report showed crime areas in Wiltshire. Wiltshire is generally the safest UK county. Swindon Central has the most violent crime. It sees over…
Road closures in Chippenham spark A4 traffic jams. Drivers face delays and increased petrol costs amid infrastructure work. Chippenham A4 Gridlock: Roadworks Cause Traffic Chaos and Driver Frustration The B4643 road will close. It runs from Patterdown to Showell in Chippenham. The closure lasts most of 2025, starting January 6 and ending December 19. This…
£20M project progresses, planning summer 2025. Weirs replaced, consultation soon. Flood defense is key. Chippenham River Avon Transformation Project Moves Forward The Environment Agency plans work on the Avon. They expect to apply formally in summer 2025. This is for the £20 million Chippenham Avon Project. Initial plans changed the river by Borough Parade. They…
Gas repairs in Chippenham continue after a pipe was hit on Tuesday. Some homes still lack gas as repairs last several days. Chippenham Gas Leak Repairs Ongoing After Earlier Incident Hey, so there was a gas leak in Chippenham. It started on Tuesday, February 11th. A contractor hit a pipe at a building site. The…
Andrew Gill, a solicitor in Wiltshire, marks 60 years in law. He joined Forrester Sylvester Mackett in 1988 and is a notary public. Wilts Solicitor Celebrates 60 Years in Legal Profession Andrew Gill became qualified in 1965. He has worked professionally ever since then. He joined Forrester Sylvester Mackett in 1988. Before that, he was…
A gas leak in Chippenham after a pipe was damaged prompted a large emergency response and road closures. Repairs are underway. Gas Leak in Chippenham Causes Emergency Response, Road Closures Hey, listen to this. Workers damaged a gas pipe in Chippenham. It happened on Tuesday, February 11, near Foundry Lane. This caused a gas leak…
A350 expansion gets the green light. Dual carriageway to be built in Chippenham, aiming to cut travel times and boost capacity. A350 Dual Carriageway Roadworks Approved for Chippenham Expansion The government said yes to road work. Wiltshire Council can now move forward with expanding the A350, making it a dual carriageway, covering phases four and…
Police investigate concerning reports of men approaching women and children in Chippenham. Reassurance patrols increased. Chippenham Residents Reassured After Suspicious Incidents Reported Hey, heard some stuff happening in Chippenham. Sheldon School staff are watching out for students. The police got reports about “concerning” things. Four “suspicious” events happened in the town. Wiltshire Police are looking…