Plans Unveiled to Demolish Fire-Damaged Historic Devizes Building Thursday, August 7, 2025 devizes demolition fire historic building northgate surveyors structural rebuild kebab A cherished historic building in Devizes, severely damaged by a blaze in November 2024, is now facing potential demolition after experts deemed it beyond repair. The late 18th-century property on Northgate Street once housed … Read More
Town's Brewery Site Poised for Vibrant Regeneration with Over 100 New Homes Friday, August 1, 2025 devizes wadworth brewery regeneration housing development backhouse community heritage biodiversity Residents of Devizes, Wiltshire, are invited to engage in the upcoming transformation of the historic Wadworth Brewery site in the heart of the town. The long-anticipated redevelopment will introduce 102 new homes, blending … Read More
Property Closed by Court Order Amid Drug and Anti-Social Behaviour Concerns Wednesday, July 2, 2025 closure drugs antisocial policing community devizes magistrates law safety wiltshire A property on Bridewell Street in Devizes has been officially closed under a court order due to persistent issues involving drug activity and anti-social behaviour. Swindon Magistrates granted a three-month closure order on … Read More
Newly Released CCTV Footage Could Identify Arsonist in Devizes Fire That Killed Woman Tuesday, July 1, 2025 cctv devizes arson investigation fire murder wiltshire justice police crime Wiltshire Police have released previously unseen CCTV footage that might help identify the individual involved in a devastating fire that claimed the life of Ulla Derrick over five years ago. The fire broke out in a block of … Read More
Man's Body Found in Devizes Canal Monday, June 2, 2025 devizes wiltshire canal body investigation police inquest death identification family A man’s body was recovered from a canal near Horton Avenue in Devizes, Wiltshire, just before 7 pm on Friday, March 30. Officers responded promptly to reports of a body in the water. The deceased is believed to be a man … Read More
Trouble Looms as Shop Closures Desert Pretty UK Market Town's High Street Tuesday, April 15, 2025 devizes market town closures high street small businesses challenges economy community retail wiltshire The picturesque market town of Devizes is facing concerns over the potential desertion of its high street following a spate of shop closures. Faced with a challenging economic climate, businesses in Devizes have endured … Read More