Melksham3 days ago'Golf ball-sized' hailstones damage roofs and carsResidents in Melksham and the surrounding areas are counting the cost after a sudden "rare" hailstorm.3 days ago5 days agoWoman died after horse got 'spooked' by motorbikeJayne Hunt, 55, from Melksham, died of multiple traumatic injuries after her horse became distressed.5 days ago6 days agoWhy pubs are offering their toilets for freeThe idea was first mooted in response to people's concerns about facilities in the town.6 days ago19 May 2026Drug driving charge after woman's van crash deathA man has appeared in court following a crash in Melksham involving a van and two pedestrians.19 May 202617 May 2026Council gives go-ahead for 112 houses on scrapyardDevelopers are given permission to build the new homes near Melksham.17 May 202628 Apr 2026Plans for solar farm with 31,000 panels rejectedA proposal to cover an area the size of 24 football pitches with solar panels is turned down.28 Apr 202621 Apr 2026Couple who won home 60 years ago now win £142kPamela and Anthony Hiscocks are among a group of neighbours who have won a share of £1m.21 Apr 202620 Apr 2026Massive warehouse to be built despite oppositionOne resident fears the development could leave their home "dominated by shadow".20 Apr 202619 Apr 2026Woman 'completely heartbroken' after flat blazeAmelia Webster says "we put every penny we had into that place".19 Apr 2026...
