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PREVIEW – “Two Noble Kinsmen” at the Wharf Theatre, Devizes, July 14th – 18th 2026
by Mick Brian images by Nic Proud and Wharf Theatre Giovanni Boccaccio in the 1330s wrote a poem, “Teseida”, principally about two knights, Arcite and Palamon, who were rivals in love for the hand of Emilia, during the rule of Theseus. Fast forward to Geoffrey Chaucer about fifty years later who basically stole the story… Read more
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Swindon Travel Hub Brings Cruise & Holiday Show to the County Ground
Holidaymakers from across Swindon & Wiltshire are being invited to attend one of the region’s newest travel events this summer as Swindon Travel Hub hosts its inaugural Cruise & Holiday Show at the County Ground on Sunday 5th July 2026….. Taking place in the Legends Lounge at Swindon Town Football Club’s County Ground, the free-to-attend… Read more
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Folding back… J.P. Oldfield & Gaz Brookfield, The Fold, Devizes, Friday 5th June 2026
by Ian Diddamsimages by Sarah Bec and The Fold About a million years ago, before covid and lockdown, when the thought of Liz Truss as a P.M. was a laughable idea [Ed. – nothing has changed] and when a Post Office scandal was when the sub post mistress was found to be having an affair… Read more
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HOT OFF THE PRESS – JP Oldfield to release new EP this Autumn
by Ian Diddamsimage by JP Oldfield Rising Devizes star and promoter at “The Fold”, JP Oldfield last Friday revealed the information he is to release a new six track EP on September 26th this year. Those privy to this revelation at “The Fold” last Friday also heard five of the tracks off that EP and… Read more
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REVIEW – Devizes Arts Festival– Bob Holman: “Have A Go: Phone Photography” @ Cheese Hall (Monday 8th June 2026)
I Think I Get The Picture Now by Andy Fawthrop Monday morning seems an odd time to be going to an “Arts” event, and early heavy showers didn’t do the day any favours either. It almost felt like getting up to go to school when double maths is scheduled, but that was a very (very)… Read more
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Devizes Town Council’s Oversight on Pride Flag Corrected Today
A lot has happened since last week’s article on the decline of local Pride events. Not all of it has been positive, but I’m pleased to say in Devizes, it is…. If Essex has seen Prides banned by Reform-run councils, Chippenham Pride released their full program of events, but have you noticed?! What happened in… Read more
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