A Devizes family had a "really lucky escape" after a fire ripped through their home on Monday. (April 12) Crews from Devizes, Melksham and Calne rushed to Hambleton Avenue around 6.15pm. The fire service received 14 999 calls, and had been
TWO young graduates have been put on the path to becoming teachers thanks to an education bursary from the Wiltshire Community Foundation. Cassidy Hill saved for two years throughout her sixth form at Matravers School in Westbury, where she grew
Exciting plans have been announced for events in Devizes this year. Devizes Outdoor Celebratory Arts's (DOCA) Street Festival will take place on August 30, with a focus on home-grown talent rather than international acts. Artistic Director
As the high street begins to further open this week, Wiltshire’s public health boss has cautioned residents to still stick to the Covid-19 guidance – as five more people have died as a result of the virus. In Wiltshire, as of 4pm Monday, April
The Green party’s candidate for the Swindon & Wiltshire Police & Crime Commissioner office promises to do away with the role if elected. Brig Oubridge said he will work with his colleagues in parliament to push for a Wiltshire referendum on whether
Womad today announced the first wave of artists on its 2021 line-up, a “glorious melting pot” of music from UK based artists who reflect music traditions from all over the world. The weekend of musical acts and events will take place at Charlton Park
The community spirit of independent businesses in Devizes has been praised as shops re-opened this week. The strong network of the town's local retailers swapped advice and online tips during lockdown as they sold their wares online. Being
Limited visiting for the families and loved ones of Royal United Hospitals Bath patients has been reinstalled. Most visiting was suspended in November last year, in line with government guidance. But from Monday, April 12 as coronavirus pressure
A MAN has died after a crash on the A303 yesterday. Emergency services were called to a section of the road near Chicklade at around 12.15pm yesterday (April 12) due to a crash involving four vehicles. Part of the A303 was closed for around
A man has died following a collision on the A303 yesterday (April 12) Emergency services were called to a section of the road, near Chicklade, at around 12.15pm due to a collision involving four vehicles. It involved a red Honda Jazz, a grey
Motorists passing through Devizes are experiencing long delays due to temporary traffic lights. Lines of cars have stretched down London Road this week and, as shops re-opened, business owners warned people to allow more time for their journeys
Fire has severely damaged a house in Devizes. Four fire engines tackled the blaze in a two-storey house in Hambleton Avenue last night. The road was closed in both directions by police whilst emergency services responded. Fire control took
Chippenham fire crews were out last night on two call outs. A skip was set alight on Deansway. The fire was extinguished using 1 hose reel. They also went to a bin on fire in Malmesbury Road.
A small village shop with a very big heart has raised hundreds for local charities. Staff at Yatton Keynell general store and post office set up a local delivery service when the pandemic first hit, to ensure residents across the village could
