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Devizes News

• Prison officer receiving award at Buckingham Palace

  Erlestoke prison officer Keith Davies is to receive a special award at Buckingham Palace on Monday to recognise his work turning a neglected area of the medium-security prison near Devizes into a business enterprise. read more

• No appeal for hospital closures

  The county council's Health Overview and Scrutiny Committe has decided not to appeal against Wiltshire Primary Care trust's plan to close Devizes and Trowbridge Community Hospitals, shut minor injury and maternity units and halve the number of community hospitals. read more

• New coat for grubby horse

  The Devizes Millennium White Horse is to undergo its first major clean-up since it was created by volunteers seven-and-a-half years ago. read more

• First stage of Hercules inquest has been held

  A preliminary stage of the inquest to find out exactly what happened when ten airmen were killed after their RAF Hercules was shot down in Iraq has taken place in Devizes. read more

• River project wins praise

  A SCHEME to protect the environment of the River Avon that rises near Pewsey has been commended in national awards. read more

• A jumbo celebration

  AN exhibition of extraordinary photographs charting the history of the Estcourt Fountain in Devizes Market Place will accompany a party to celebrate the refurbishment of the monument. read more

• New thatch would be last straw

  BLAZE victim Anna Shand has applied to rebuild her home which was destroyed by fire - without the thatched roof that sparked it. read more

• Wedding party spiked by stiletto

  A wedding reception in Devizes was abandoned after a teenage girl attacked pub landlord Paul McDonald with a white stiletto-heeled shoe. read more

• Road smash man lucky to be alive

  Devizes man Oliver Tuckwell who suffered appalling injuries in a road crash was lucky to survive, a court heard. read more

• Criticism over registry closures

  Parish councillors in Pewsey have joined the objectors to a reduction in the number of registry offices remaining open in Wiltshire. read more

• Police cuts slammed

  Parish councillors in Pewsey have slammed the decision to close the inquiry office at the village's police station. read more

• Pancake race raking in funds

  The inaugural pancake race has so far raised £174.50 for Age Concern Wiltshire. read more

• Housing plans unveiled

  Plans for more housing on the London Road corridor on the outskirts of Devizes have been unveiled to the public. read more

• Residents fail to secure land

  Residents of Elm Tree Close have failed in their attempt to buy a piece of recreation land near their homes to ensure its continued existence. read more

• Venue boost for Devizes

  Marston's Pub Company has bought two venues in the Devizes area including the new pub that is due to open by Devizes Marina. read more

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