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  • Russian honour for Wiltshire's Arctic Convoy heroes

    Veterans from Wiltshire who braved sub-zero temperatures during the Second World War were honoured by Russia at a special presentation ceremony in Trowbridge to recognise their bravery during the conflict. The Russian Embassy invited local residents

  • Cars are the stars at Axford fete

    FAMILIES enjoyed a fun-filled day at the Axford fete last Saturday. There was entertainment throughout the day on the Jubilee Field including a dog show, Morris dancing and an art exhibition by the Axford Art Group. Hundreds of visitors had

  • Concern over Rabley Wood land swap bid

    ACTION for the River Kennet is the latest group to voice its concerns over plans to build 46 homes on land next to Rabley Wood View, Marlborough. Guy and Ben Sangster, sons of the late horse racing tycoon Robert Sangster, want to build on the open

  • Police search after gates are damaged in Devizes

    Police are searching for the person who damaged the historic Quakers Walk gates. The lower part of the gate on the left was damaged, including the recently restored roundel containing a dolphin emblem. The damage is believed to have been caused

  • Entrants must impress judges during Devizes Carnival parade

    Those taking part in Devizes Carnival procession on Saturday will have to impress professional arts workers to win a trophy. The organisers, Devizes Outdoor Celebratory Arts (DOCA), have made a change to the judging this year. Previously those

  • Second time for Devizes cross

    The Market Cross in Devizes had a grand re-unveiling on Tuesday, as part of the carnival fortnight, to mark 200 years since it was built. It was originally paid for by the first Viscount Sidmouth, Henry Addington, and was completed and unveiled

  • Sergeant sets out Marlborough police’s priorities

    There's a new face on the beat in Marlborough after Clare Wallace took over from Barry Reed as the town’s neighbourhood policing team sergeant. Sgt Wallace, 35, was appointed to the post in May but had to take six weeks sick leave shortly afterwards

  • Anger as vandals hit Chippenham cars in paint attacks

    A vandal's spray painting spree in Chippenham damaged at least 15 cars. Households awoke to find their cars had been given a yellow paint job on Saturday, police receiving reports from angry owners. Eleven vehicles in Ladyfield Road and three