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Young members of Calne’s youth organisations have been recognised for their outstanding turnout at the town’s Remembrance Parade.
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A motion of no confidence has been submitted against the Town Mayor of Calne, with an extraordinary meeting of the Town Council set to be called to consider it.
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A motion to oppose the proposed closure of the Lower Compton Recycling Centre was passed unanimously at Calne Town Council last night- 14th January. Proposed by Labour Councillor Celia Stevens, it calls on Wiltshire Council to pause the plans until a suitable local alternative is found and ready for use.
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A Calne charity set up during the Covid pandemic to tackle poverty and social isolation has announced it will close at the end of the month unless new trustees step forward.
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A much-loved Calne musical institution is appealing for new players to join its ranks and help ensure the band continues for generations to come.
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Revised plans have been submitted for a proposed development of up to 170 homes and a new medical centre on land at Wenhill, Calne, following concerns raised during the initial consultation process.
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The future of The Original Factory Shop in Calne has been thrown into doubt after the retailer’s owners announced this evening that the chain is being placed into administration.
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The Best Ever Brownie Company has closed its doors after seven years, bringing to an end a much-loved local business known for its inexplicably good brownies.
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A motion opposing the proposed closure of the Lower Compton Recycling Centre is due to be debated by Calne town councillors later this month, with some members warning it could lead to more waste going to landfill and place added pressure on residents.
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THE Hills Group has said it is 'disappointed' by Wiltshire Council’s decision to close the household recycling centres at Lower Compton and Purton, and has challenged claims about the scale of cost increases involved.
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Police are appealing for information after an Air Ambulance charity box was stolen from outside a property in Abberd Way in Calne.
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There was a great turnout for a festive community walk around Calne on Tuesday night (23rd December), with residents of all ages coming together for an evening of lights, laughter and conversation.
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An election has been called to fill one of two vacant seats on Calne Town Council following recent resignations.
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Residents at Kingston House care home in Calne marked the approach to Christmas with a series of events that included live music, trips out into the town and a Christmas party with staff and families.
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A large majority of residents responding to a local survey have warned that closing the Lower Compton Household Recycling Centre in 2026 would lead to increased fly-tipping, more waste going to landfill and significant inconvenience for Calne and surrounding communities.