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Ex-marine's Atlantic challenge

FORMER Royal Marine James Woods, 34, from Devizes, is preparing to undertake one of the world's greatest and most extreme challenges - the solo 2009 Atlantic Rowing Race. read more
Backing for park plans

DEVIZES Town Council says it has been encouraged by the interest in its plans to refurbish Hillworth Park to increase its use. read more
Stranded teen sets up camp in Devizes

A young man has declared himself stranded and has camped out in front of the indoor market in Devizes Market Place. read more
Charlotte's fund helps youngsters

A fund set up to send a terminally ill girl on a final holiday has raised over £100,000 for the benefit of children with life threatening illnesses. read more
Attack victim found in a pool of blood

Taxi drivers and passers-by came to the aid of a man who was left lying in a pool of blood following an incident outside the Kebab Shop in Northgate Street, Devizes on Sunday. read more
Stabbing inquest opened

THE body of Matthew Baggott, who was stabbed to death in the centre of Devizes two weeks ago, is expected to be released either today or tomorrow. read more
Armed police alert over shop gunman

OLD Etonian Jonathan Clarke sparked an armed police alert on Sunday when he went shopping with what looked like a large handgun stuck in his belt. read more

Archive - Thursday, 20 September 2007