Sharing Local Knowledge About Warminster And District
Tuesday 12th August 2025
Message from Warminster Police, at 6.00 p.m.:
*** ROAD CLOSURE ***
The A361 is closed at Corsley after a lorry transporting straw bales caught fire.
Some of the burning bales have fallen onto the road.
The closure is expected to last several hours. Please seek alternative routes.
Wednesday 11th September 2024
From the Facebook page of Warminster Police:
We are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on the A362 at Corsley Heath late yesterday evening (10/09).
At around 11.10pm, two vehicles – a Volkswagen Polo and a Mercedes E350 – were involved in a collision on the A362 between Longleat Roundabout and Frome, at Corsley Heath.
The driver of the Volkswagen, a 17-year-old boy, suffered life-threatening injuries and has been taken to hospital.
The driver of the Mercedes and a passenger in the Volkswagen suffered reportedly minor injuries.
The road remains closed while enquiries are carried out.
Any witnesses to the collision or anyone who may have dash cam are asked to contact the serious collision investigation team on 01225 694597 quoting log number 317 of yesterday’s date.
Alternatively, they can contact the team directly at SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk
Saturday 11th March 2023
The Local Walks page on the Warminster Town Council website includes:
Cley Hill
Cley Hill is a prominent hill to the west of Warminster in Wiltshire, England. Its summit has a commanding view of the Wiltshire / Somerset county boundary, at 244 metres elevation.
The land is owned by the National Trust. A 26.6-hectare (66-acre) area of chalk grassland at Cley Hill was notified as a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1975.
Quick Facts:
Distinct landmark rich in wildlife and archaeology.
Famous UFO hotspot.
Preserved by the National Trust.
The National Trust have also published a detailed 9.5 mile walk around Cley Hill.
Monday 27th February 2023
ITV News have reported:
A very rare display of Northern Lights was captured on camera as far south as Cornwall last night (Sunday 26 February).
Experts say the best places to see the aurora are usually concentrated around the polar regions but the aurora borealis can sometimes be seen in the UK.
Last night, many people in Cornwall, Devon, Wiltshire and Dorset reported seeing the beautiful displays and shared pictures of the lights online.
There could be another chance to see the lights this evening in the West Country, according to meteorologists.
The ITV Weather, which followed the evening ITV West News tonight (Monday 27th February 2023) at 6.30pm featured a photograph of the northern lights taken by Mike Read of Corsley.
The Cross Keys Inn
Community Free House
Corsley
serving fine ales, beers and wines
and excellent fresh cooked food.
Thursday 25th January 2018
Starts 7.30 p.m.
Burns Night
Traditional evening with all the trimmings.
3-course supper.
£25 per person.
Contact Rob & Sara at the pub
to make a booking.
The Cross Keys, Lyes Green,
Corsley, BA12 7PB.
Telephone 01373 832406
www.crosskeyscorsley.co.uk
The Cross Keys Inn
Community Free House
Corsley
serving fine ales, beers and wines
and excellent fresh cooked food.
Monday 15th January 2018
6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Fish & Chips
Choice of cod, haddock or scampi
plus pint and a small glass of wine
or a soft drink
£12.50
Booking is recommended.
The Cross Keys, Lyes Green,
Corsley, BA12 7PB.
Telephone 01373 832406
Sunday 9th April 2017
Corsley Cycle Club (CCC) was set up in the early part of 2012 to keep grown-men off the streets and on to bikes. Off road, on road, they give it all a go. The Club offers regular group rides for a range of abilities, helping people improve their fitness, learning and passing on skills including roadside repairs and home maintenance, road cycling, mountain biking, family rides, social events, and coffee and cake, well, we are cyclists! The CCC reckons it is the friendliest cycling club around and they welcome new riders as well as seasoned club riders to join them! Contact Rob White, telephone 01373 832591.
www.britishcycling.org.uk/club/profile/8023/corsley-cycle-club
Cross Keys Inn,
Lyes Green, Corsley, BA12 7PB
Grand Opening
Saturday 11th June 2016
from 4.00 p.m. onwards.
Now a community-owned free house.
Come and join our celebration
in saving our local pub!
Enjoy a free glass of Pimms and nibbles.
Full bar available.
Telephone 01373 832406.
Email: info@crosskeyscorsley.co.uk
Friday 6th May 2016
Wiltshire Council
Temporary closure of (C274) Deep Lane (part) to the junction with Cley Hill Lane, Corsley.
To enable BT Openreach to access their apparatus within the carriageway.
Alternative route via C274 Deep Lane (unaffected length) – C275 Lyes Green – C275 Lane End – A362 Corsley Heath – C274 Deep Lane (unaffected length) and vice versa.
The closure will be clearly indicated by traffic signs and access will be maintained for residents throughout the works period.
This Order will come into operation on 19th May 2016 and it is anticipated that the closure will be required until 7th June 2016. The Order will have a maximum duration of 18 months.
For further information please contact Claire Swain (Oakus) on 07929 014486.
Sustainable Transport Group, County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge BA14 8JN.
Tuesday 12th August 2014
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Squires Coal Services
(W.E. & A.E. Eggleton)
Approved Coal Merchant
Established 50 years.
Suppliers of coal, solid fuel and bottled gas.
Emergency deliveries.
Prompt service and attention.
Chimneys, Lane End, Corsley, BA12 7PH.
Telephone 01373 832296.