4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (417+ words) A popular Wiltshire pub has closed its doors – and reopened under new management the following day. As has been extensively reported, Brewers Fayre at Cepen Park at the northern boundary of Chippenham, ceased operations on September 7. The branch joined the…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (352+ words) Millions of 10p coins featuring the portrait of King Charles III are now entering circulation. The Royal Mint confirmed that more than seven million of the coins are being released across the UK, with 600,000 dated 2023 and the remaining 6.5 million marked 2026. Rebecca…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (436+ words) More than seven million 10p coins bearing the King’s portrait are entering circulation for the first time and will start appearing in people’s pockets and wallets. The Royal Mint said that 600,000 2023 dated and 6.5 million 2026 dated 10p coins featuring Charles are entering circulation…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (418+ words) A historic shop near Chippenham town centre stands empty following its closure after 30 years. Geoff Taylor opened Lightways on Chippenham’s New Road in the mid-90s, but has now closed the business after it was auctioned off in early July. Mr…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (477+ words) A popular cafe is up and running and under management from the landowner after the previous tenants suddenly departed. Pound Farm Cafe near Lyneham closed abruptly at the start of the month after the previous tenants announced they would be…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (234+ words) Coffee chain and food-to-go outlet Pret A Manger looks set to open a new branch in a Wiltshire town. The new owners of the BP Budgens of Marlborough filling station at Marlborough Business Park have applied to Wiltshire Council for…...