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Fair sunny side up

A SUNNY bank holiday Monday brought out the crowds for the ever popular Devizes Lions fair. read more
All change at town pubs

TWO former Devizes school pupils are the latest licencees to take over pubs in the town, Both Elaine Burlingham who has taken over the tenancy of the Moonrakers in Nursteed Road with her husband Stuart, and Ian Quigley the new licencee of the Four Seasons believe they have what it takes to succeed. read more
Bryson bid on Quaker's Walk plan

BILL Bryson, travel writer and president of the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England has been lobbied as part of the ongoing fight to save Quakers Walk in Devizes from the attentions of developers. read more
Ex council chair and mayor dies

DAVID Godwin, a former mayor of Devizes and chairman of Kennet District Council, has died at the age of 74. read more
Sixth former’s bid for Miss England

DEVIZES School sixth former Harriet Letheren is vying for a place in the final of Miss England. read more
Boy critical after coach hits a 4x4

A SEVEN-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a Bodmans coach hit the car he was travelling in. read more
Farmer's son killed

POPULAR farmer's son William Bodman was killed in an accident on the notorious stretch of road between Caen Hill and Seend Fork. read more

Archive - Thursday, 8 May 2008