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Thousands raised for victims of 'tragic' town centre takeaway fire
A fundraiser to support those who lost their homes and business in a “tragic” town centre fire has raised thousands. The Kebab and Pizza House on Northgate Street, Devizes, was destroyed in a fire on Tuesday, November 12, and the town has since
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Plans for more than 100 homes in town centre 'unacceptable'
A town council has continued to object to “unacceptable” plans for 100 new town centre homes. Revised plans were submitted in October for the redevelopment of the former Wadworth Brewery on the corner of New Park Street and Northgate Street, Devizes
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'Successful' independent firm to open branch in town centre
Work has started to transform an empty town centre unit into a new vet clinic. The Peacock Veterinary Clinic, an independent business that opened its first branch in Corsham three years ago, has taken over the former Chippenham Community Hub in
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Man pulled knife on neighbours in attempted stabbing while toddler lay sleeping
A Swindon man has been sentenced to jail after attempting to stab his neighbours before breaking into their garden. Andrew Simango, of Swindon Road in Stratton St Margaret, claims he had been having delusions and 'hearing voices' when he started
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Latest on town centre road closure as fire leaves building devastated
A town centre road closed following a “devastating” fire is expected to remain shut for several more days. Northgate Street has been closed since Tuesday, November 12, when a fire destroyed the Kebab and Pizza House. Pictures have shown the
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Update on housing plans for 'bottleneck' road with 'swastika homes'
A plot of land earmarked for a new house is up for sale in a cul-de-sac slammed by residents for its “atrocious” parking. Those living in Waiblingen Way have been campaigning for improvements to the parking situation for some time, with some claiming
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Prominent store on the market for nearly £1m as family business relocates
A town centre store is on the market for nearly £1 million after a family-run furniture business left its hometown. D&R Furnishers closed its branch at The Parade in Marlborough on Thursday, October 17, and relocated to its new showrooms outside
