Chippenham MP Sarah Gibson has welcomed the Government’s decision to raise the inheritance tax threshold for family farms from £1 million to £2.5 million, describing it as a relief for many farmers in Wiltshire while warning that serious pressures on the sector remain.
WILTSHIRE Police arrested a 42-year-old man last night, 22nd December, on suspicion of multiple driving offences following a serious collision on the M4.
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.
Pupils at Saint Edmund’s Catholic Primary School in Calne have marked the run-up to Christmas with a series of performances, fundraising events and visits into the local community.
Motorists in Calne are being warned of continued disruption on the A3102, with a road closure and a temporary speed limit in place as part of ongoing highway works.
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.
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