Devizes, England News

A woman motorist from Market Lavington would certainly have died if it had not been for the swift actions of a local policeman and a water engineer.

Medical secretary Mary Davis has spoken of her sadness in turning up for work at Green Lane Hospital for the last time last week.

Staff at Devizes opticians Specsavers have thanked customers for dropping in 13 shoeboxes filled with goodies for Operation Christmas Child.

THE charity that runs the Nursteed Centre for disabled groups in Devizes has thanked the community for keeping its head above water.

Two detectives who helped gather crucial evidence to convict serial paedophile Simon Burrows have received awards for their efforts.

The former Birthdays card shop in Devizes reopened on Friday - " as another card shop.

A new book on the history of the Devizes Literary and Scientific Institute in Northgate Street will be on sale in time for Christmas.

Property developer Andrew Colwell faces his eighth Christmas apart from his Filipino wife, Filma, as they battle with immigration authorities.

Elderly couple Patrick and Joan Norton have paid tribute to the fire service who put out a fire in the chimney of their house.

A 25-year-old man from Devizes has pleaded guilty to arson at a bungalow in Rowde.

Devizes teenager Jonny Stock hanged himself behind his grandparentsa home after expressing remorse for shouting at his gran, an inquest heard yesterday.

Devizes firefighters were called to an address in Long Street today when smoke started pouring from a chimney.

Walkers can now travel in and out of Rowde safely thanks to a new footpath. The 800-metre path links Marsh Lane to the Caen Hill flight of locks at the Kennet and Avon Canal and to the busy A361 dual carriageway.

Milkman Tom Paine could hardly believe his eyes when his milk float was stolen while he was in the driveway of a customera s home.

Dog owner Ricky Trinder has thanked the Gazette for reuniting him with his lifelong companion, collie-cross Phoebe.

The Devizes Partnership of Churches has published a list of carol services taking place in the town in the run-up to Christmas.

Princess Anne made a flying visit to Wiltshire on Monday to first meet those who commit crimes and then present awards to those who support their victims.

Boater Justin McDonald is serving eight weeks in prison after admitting possession of drugs and a CS gas canister at his narrowboat.

NHS Wiltshire claims that the retirement village and primary care centre planned for land close to Quakers Walk, Devizes is unlikely to add to congestion on London Road as the staff will be working shifts that do not coincide with peak hours.

Devizes once again has a fancy dress hire shop after local gran Erica Moffat achieved her lifea s ambition.