Wiltshire Council is on track to meet its goal of building 1,000 affordable homes, with hundreds already complete or planned. Wiltshire Council Confident It Will Meet Affordable Homes Target The council started a big project in 2020. They want to build 1,000 affordable homes, and so far, they’ve finished 160 homes. Sixty-three more are being…
Video shows a Devizes shopkeeper fighting off a robbery attempt, leading to a 6+ year prison sentence for Timothy Cooper. Devizes Shopkeeper Defends Store From Robbery Attempt On Video Timothy Cooper lived in Devizes at Flax Mill Park. He tried to rob two shops in that town. A five-day trial took place at Winchester Crown…
Timothy Cooper, 42, gets six years for attempting robberies at a hotel and jewellers in Devizes during 2024. Devizes Man Jailed for Attempted Robberies at Two Local Venues Timothy Cooper lived in Devizes at Flax Mill Park. In 2024, he tried to rob two local businesses. He threatened staff with hidden items during both attempts.…
Decision on the Devizes Wadworth brewery site redevelopment, including 102 homes, faces final committee review on February 27. Devizes Brewery Redevelopment Decision Approaching Final Stage They want to build houses on the old brewery land. The brewery moved from Northgate Street in Devizes earlier. Developers first shared building plans in 2022. A plan for 102…
New parking rules are proposed for Victoria Road to ease traffic and improve safety around Quakers Walk Bridge. Council Reveals Devizes Parking Crackdown Plans for Victoria Road Devizes Town Council wanted new parking rules last summer. They asked the Local Highways group to help. Wiltshire Council is now asking for opinions. They want to make…
New housing plans in Devizes spark fears of increased traffic and strain on local services. Devizes Housing Plan Raises Traffic Concerns from Residents They want to build 215 more homes in Devizes. These homes would be off Windsor Drive, south of Coate Road. A consultation has started to get feedback on the proposal. The new…
Devizes roads will be fixed after complaints; council allocates funds, addresses utility work impact, and plans upgrades. Council Plans to Mend Devizes Potholes Following Resident Concerns Hey, listen to this about Devizes roads. A council member, Nick Holder, says they will fix them. People complained about bad roads in the area. Jonathan Hunter said there’s…
Max Bush, 31, avoided jail after driving under the influence near Swindon. Facing prior offenses, he received a final warning. Driver on Drugs Gets Final Chance to Avoid Jail After Swindon Incident Max Bush, age 31, broke the law near Swindon. He admitted driving after using drugs and the court hearing occurred on December 20.…
Plans to transform the unused Assize Court into the Wiltshire Museum gain community and council backing. Devizes Assize Court Redevelopment Receives Strong Local Support They want to redevelop the old Assize Court in Devizes. It’s on Northgate Street. A planning application got submitted recently. The plan is years in the making and would turn the…
Burnley, Lancashire, earns a spot on the list of England’s most quintessential towns, assessed by community, heritage, and traditions. Burnley Ranks Among England’s Most Quintessential Towns: Find Out Why A holiday company, Independent Cottages, made a list to find the most “British” towns. They looked all over England to do this. The firm said people…