Traffic lights man keeps drivers smiling in Devizes

Richard Byrne giving drivers his customary thumbs up at the roadworks on prison bridge

Updated 9:47am Thursday 23rd May 2013

The dreaded repair works at Prison Bridge in Devizes have proved bearable thanks to the consideration and good humour of the man who operates the temporary lights.

Driver Kerry Sadd, says...

This man is a legend. No one likes traffic jams but this man keeps you smiling

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Updated 3:30pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

With more than 30 events in just over two weeks, Devizes Festival is keeping up the standards of previous years in bringing international top-class acts to the town .

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Wiltshire boaters urged to review fire safety measures

Updated 3:24pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

Boat Safety Week is from May 27 to 31, and Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service will again be visiting boaters along the Kennet & Avon Canal.

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CRICKET: Wiltshire suf-fer

Updated 3:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

WILTSHIRE continued their disappointing form in the MCCA Trophy group matches when they lost by 94 runs to Suffolk on Sunday at Devizes.

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