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  • Over 1,600 houses lie vacant

    OVER 1,600 of Wiltshire homes have remained vacant for six months or longer, according to recent figures. New government figures show that the number of “long-term empty houses” in Wiltshire have risen slightly since last year when 1,644 were recorded

  • Do recognise this man or his trousers?

    DEVIZES police want to hear from anyone who recognises this man or his distinctive trousers. They believe he may be linked to three burglaries in Longcroft Avenue, Devizes. A spokesman said: "We now have CCTV of the offender available, thanks

  • Carnival moves to an autumn date

    ORGANISERS of Devizes Carnival have declared the fun will go on but the parade will be moved from July to October 4. Other big events run by Devizes Outdoor Celebratory Arts such as the International Street Festival and the Confetti Battle will

  • CORONAVIRUS: visiting suspended at RUH

    The Royal United Hospital (RUH) in Bath has suspended visiting until further notice to slow the spread of coronavirus. The measure has been adopted to protect patients and staff and follow the launch of the government‘s nationwide ‘Stay Home, Save

  • Bromham businessman dies from suspected coronavirus

    TRIBUTES have been paid to businessman Ray Cargill who died at the weekend from suspected Coronavirus. Mr Cargill, 68, from Bromham was a director of Cargill Enterprises with his wife Linda and managing director of Bromham Growers. His son

  • Trowbridge taxi driver is hailed a hero

    A KIND-HEARTED Trowbridge taxi driver is being praised by a New Zealand grandmother for rescuing her from an emergency night in a police station. Kiwi care worker Valarie Flynn, 77, was heading home to her family. But her flight from Heathrow