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
Fatal Motorcycle Accident on A36 Near Somerset Monday, June 2, 2025 motorcycle accident crash a36 somerset wiltshire police collision hospital investigation A tragic collision on the A36 near Knook resulted in the death of a man in his 60s and left three additional motorcyclists with serious injuries. The crash, involving a car and four motorcycles, occurred at approximately … Read More
Community Fights to Save Erlestoke’s Historic Pub from Conversion Tuesday, May 27, 2025 erlestoke pub conversion heritage community planning housing wiltshire council preservation The future of Erlestoke’s sole pub, the George and Dragon, hangs in the balance as proposals to transform the cherished 17th-century inn into residential homes face staunch community resistance. The Grade II listed pub, which … Read More
Woman Critically Injured in Major A36 Crash Tuesday, May 27, 2025 a36 crash wiltshire accident investigation emergency roadclosure collision fordmondeo seriousinjury A woman is fighting for her life following a severe crash on the A36 in Wiltshire during the early hours. The incident occurred at approximately 1:15 am on the southbound stretch between Warminster and Deptford. According to … Read More
Stowell Farm Shop: A Local Gem Championing Tradition, Quality, and Sustainability Sunday, May 25, 2025 farmshop localfood sustainability organic artisan dairy produce heritage wiltshire ethical Just a short drive from Bradford-on-Avon, nestled between Biddestone and Corsham, Stowell Farm Shop is quietly redefining the local food landscape. This family-run shop isn’t just celebrated for its ethically sourced produce; … Read More
Mystery as West Country Towns Wake Up to Road Signs Swapped Miles from Home Saturday, May 24, 2025 pranks signage somerset wiltshire dorset vandalism councils road mystery mischief Residents of Midsomer Norton were left puzzled when a road sign welcoming them to their town was mysteriously replaced with one declaring they were now in Frome—an entirely different town located ten miles away. This odd … Read More