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  • Scarce Chaser spotted in Devizes

    INSECT enthusiasts are making a beeline for Caen Hill lock flight on the Kennet and Avon Canal in Devizes after a rare dragonfly was seen there. It is the first time the Scarce Chaser dragonfly (libellula fulva) has been recorded at the spot. They have

  • Corsham Festival: Deborah van der Beek

    SCULPTOR Deborah van der Beek who lives and works in Lacock, has received many plaudits for her unforgettable Giacometti-like images of women warriors outlaw Ned Kelly, and those horses. She never fails to thrill with the primitive power and rawness

  • Teddy Bear picnic kicks off Calne carnival

    MORE than 100 colourful teddy bears and their owners flocked to Bremhill Social Club in Calne for an afternoon of fun and frolics at the Teddy Bear's Picnic. The afternoon, which kicked off Calne Carnival's programme of events, was almost ruined by pranksters

  • Dyson not designing electric cars

    DYSON has denied that its engineers in Malmesbury are working on parts for a new environmentally friendly car. A report in The Independent on Sunday suggested that Sir James Dyson was in talks with car manufacturers to produce a motor that would

  • Corsham Festival: The Mandolinquents

    If the word mandolin conjures up an image of a small pear-shaped 18th century stringed instrument, being played querulously beneath an Italian balcony you are only partly right. The world and the mandolin have moved on. The Mandolinquents are four seriously

  • LIVE: Anna Hawkins Wimbledon updates

    3.10pm Anna Hawkins and partner Anna Fitzpatrick lost the second set of their match 6-0, bowing out of the Wimbledon ladies' doubles at the first hurdle. They lost 6-1, 6-0 to Casey Dellacqua and Nathalie Dechy. 2.40pm: Devizes girl Anna Hawkins

  • Corsham Festival: Koyokh Klezmer Ensemble

    For the first time with a home to call their own Corsham Festival organisers came starkly down to earth almost before this year's festival took off. With one of their players in one European capital and his passport in another, Kolsimcha had to cancel

  • Corsham Festival: Radius

    It wouldn't be Corsham Festival without something you've never heard before, can't quite understand, daren't miss a note and at the end over a glass of wine wonder really what you've heard. Nor should it be. Radius did all sorts of things: Clarinet

  • A 19th century landscape

    A rare glimpse of parts of Hartham Park estate not usually open to the public was afforded to 65 walkers on the Festival Walk on a bright and breezy Sunday afternoon. The estate which developed into its present splendid form, on Tudor foundations, in

  • Christian Malford Church: Taming of the Shrew

    This week the Malford Players present a fantastic summer production of Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew," in Christian Malford Church at 7.30pm on 26th, 27th and 28th of June. This is one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies and will be a hugely

  • Diesel spill near Semington

    A DIESEL spillage has caused traffic delays this morning near the village of Semington. Police were alerted at 5.59am to a spillage on the Semington bypass. The fuel was spread over a two-mile stretch of the road between the Devizes Road roundabout

  • New Epilepsy Action Wiltshire Branch

    Epilepsy Action is holding a meeting on Thursday June 26 with a view to forming a new Wiltshire branch to provide support for people living with epilepsy in the area. The meeting, entitled "Living with Epilepsy" will run from 6.30pm-8.30pm

  • Space dive under repair

    AFTER more than one million descents, the time has come to repair the famous Space Dive in Bowood's Adventure Playground. The original surface has lasted 25 years but is now cracking and needs to be replaced. Sliding down the Space Dive,

  • Thanks for the support

    Dear Editor, Congratulations to all the people who have been lucky enough to secure a place in the 2008 BUPA Great Wales Run. This is a great run in a fantastic city, and I'm calling on all runners from nearby towns/cities with a place to help

  • Help spot a two-spot ladybird

    A WILTSHIRE garden centre is this week asking gardeners to keep a look out for one of the country's native species of ladybirds. Staff at Blooms Garden Centre - Swindon, which is located on Hay Lane near Wroughton, are backing the 2008 UK Ladybird

  • Wiltshire students triumph at SkillBuild competition

    Three Wiltshire students have been recognised as some of the South West's best young builders at Friday's regional heats of the SkillBuild competition. Tested and recognised for skill, accuracy and practical knowledge in his field, Taddeus Ballam

  • Doorway is Nominated as Mayor's Charity of the Year

    Chippenham's new Mayor, Councillor Marian Stickland, has nominated Doorway as her chosen Charity of the Year at the recent Mayor Making Ceremony. Doorway is a drop-in centre in the town providing a friendly, safe place for adults who are homeless or

  • Grist–Hillier

    Nicola Grist and Jason Hillier were married at Grittleton House, Grittleton on May 17. The bride is the daughter of Paul and Marion Grist of Kiln Close, Devizes. The bridegroom is the son of Douglas and Carol Hillier of Longcroft Avenue, Devizes.

  • Hudson–Lovett

    Karen Hudson and Simon Lovett were married at Holy Cross, Chiseldon on February 22. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Colin Hudson of Carisbrook Terrace, Chiseldon. The bridegroom is the son of Mr and Mrs John Lovett of Tanners Lane, Shrewton

  • Hulse–Pook

    Mark Hulse and Katharine Pook were married at St John the Baptist Church, Devizes on May 30. The bridegroom is the son of Mr Alan Hulse, of Newton Poppleford, Devon and Mrs Sue Hulse, of Urchfont, near Devizes. The bride is the daughter of Lt Col

  • Payne–Adams

    Sadie Payne and Scott Adams were married at Wellington Barn, Calstone, Calne on April 12. The bride is the daughter of Alan and Chris Payne, of Devizes. The bridegroom is the son of Stephen and Lynette Adams, of Rowde.

  • Hawkins scheduled to play this afternoon

    Devizes tennis ace Anna Hawkins will walk out on to court number ten at Wimbledon today after three years away from the tournament. Anna Fitzpatrick and Hawkins were given a wildcard into the event last week and will be up against Nathalie Dechy of

  • Warming us up for panto time

    EX-Eastenders star Shaun Williamson took to the stage at the Wyvern Theatre to introduce another special guest to pantomime audiences young and old. Shaun will be treading the boards this December as Abanazar in Aladdin, accompanied by a giant, bright

  • Council workers are set to strike

    COUNCIL workers have voted in favour of strike action, which could hit vital services such as rubbish collections and school meals. Unison, which has more than 2,700 members employed with Swindon Council, says the town is likely to suffer from two days

  • Man charged in Christmas hit and run

    A DRIVER has been charged in connection with a hit and run crash that claimed the life of a teenager on Christmas Day. Chris Garrod, 17, of Pinehurst, pictured, was knocked down by a dark-coloured hatchback as he crossed Great Western Way just before

  • Robins roar back to the top

    Speedway: Swindon have re-gained top spot in the Sky Sports elite league table courtesy of a superb six point victory at Peterborough. The Robins never trailed the Panthers and initially gained the ascendancy in heat number three with a 5-1 from

  • Sibley century gains first win

    Village Cricket League: In Division One, Westerleigh recorded their first victory of the season in emphatic style defeating Thornbury by 121 runs. Top scorer was Kevin Sibley with a spectacular 144 not out ably assisted by Richard Elliott (78) and Mark

  • Man in court after woman's body found in woods

    A 45-year-old man has been charged with murder after the body of an elderly woman was found in woods in Dorset. The murder inquiry began after the pensioner, who is believed to be from Wiltshire and aged 84, was found near Compton Abbas Airfield on

  • Flock prays for Bishop after stroke

    The 77th Bishop of Salisbury, the Right Rev David Stancliffe has suffered a stroke. The Reverend, 65, who was born in Devizes, took ill last weekend and went to Bournemouth Hospital where he is undergoing tests. His engagements have been cancelled