Devizes

British

/ dəˈvaɪzəz /

noun

a market town in S England, in Wiltshire: agricultural and dairy products. Pop: 14 379 (2001)

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Danny Kruger was elected as Devizes MP in 2019 and the MP for East Wiltshire in 2024, with Reform coming fourth in the latter election.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2025

Holly and Sam Garner said Hollychocs, in Devizes, Wiltshire, will shut the Beanery Cafe in August after two years of business.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2025

They were sold by auctioneers Henry Aldridge & Son in Devizes.

From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2024

The force said the policeman was on mobile patrol in Conscience Lane, travelling from Rowde towards Devizes, at about 11:30 BST when he spotted the vehicle and tried to speak to those inside.

From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2024

It is situated within about two miles of Devizes, and is within easy reach of the country residence of Lord Lansdowne.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899 None by Various (magazine) Harper

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