Revellers rocked to nine hours of music as Box Rocks Festival returned for its 21st anniversary on Monday. The outdoor event, hosted by the Queen’s Head pub, welcomed more than 400 people for an evening of live music in aid of the Forever Friends
The town council saluted the work of Gazette reporter Jill Crooks on Tuesday, thanking her for her excellent coverage over the past 14 years. She is leaving the Gazette to join Wiltshire Air Ambulance as a media officer.
Well-known Trowbridge Italian restaurant and pizzeria worker Gerardo Trimarco, better known by his nickname Dino, died on August 15 at the age of 59. Mr Trimarco was born in Baronissi, Salerno province, Italy, on April 27, 1955, before his family
Bill Parish Former Dauntsey’s School teacher Bill Parish, of West Lavington, has died, aged 79. Mr Parish was born in Wokingham in March 1935 and was educated at various schools as a result of his family moving around frequently. His initial aim
A moving tribute to soldiers who died in the First World War was paid in Devizes on Sunday morning as people of all ages gathered at the war memorial for the planting of crosses. The Devizes branch of the Royal British Legion, Devizes Town Council
Thousands of people had fun in the sun with a vast array of music and entertainment on the first day of Devizes Carnival street fair on Sunday. The Green, Devizes, was full of people of all ages enjoying the free festival. Stealing the show was
Crowds gathered in Market Place last night for the annual Confetti Battle. Young and old enjoyed the event, which dates from 1955, and is thought to be the only one of its kind in the country. When the main cannons fired, there was a rush to
ACTION for the River Kennet is encouraging residents in Marlborough to reduce their water consumption through an initiative next month. The charity is hoping to make September Save Water in Marlborough Month and has teamed up with Thames Water
Wiltshire Police are warning of the dangers of buying illegal weapons online after a 73-year-old man bought a 200,000 volt stun gun and pepper spray. They were ordered by a man from the Devizes area who has been interviewed by poice. The seized
Knife attack victim Tony Walker has spoken of the night when he was stabbed after stepping in to help a woman who was pushed to the ground outside a Devizes pub. Mr Walker, 50, said he was pleased Lee Turner, 26, was last week found guilty of unlawful
In Chippenham last week, I joined the BBC’s Marc Allum at a dig in his garden in search of the remains of King Alfred’s defences when Vikings attacked the town in 878 AD. Alfred defeated the Viking army in battle, but just as striking is the relative
To most normal people for most of the time, planning is a dry subject. But then when it comes up and hits you, it’s like a knockout blow from a boxer. It ought to be designed and executed to give local people the environment and living conditions
‘A plotless play’ is the perfect description of Noel Coward’s Hay Fever – a comedy written in three days with no revisions back in 1924. As the curtain began to fall at the end of Act One, to uncertain and confused clapping from the audience, I
Police have made an appeal to find the owner of two violins to help solve a string of bizarre burglaries and arsons that culminated in an escape on a canal boat. The violins were found on a driveway of a house in London Road, Devizes, on a night
A new care home near Devizes will be named after a veteran of both world wars whose bravery is awe-inspiring. The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT), who will run the new home, in Horton Road, Bishops Cannings, has announced it will be called
There is a chance to give their views on community healthcare services run by Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust from Marlborough to Warminster. The trust, which runs Great Western Hospital in Swindon, also provides integrated community
