Alton Barnes

The Eastfield Pictogram at Alton Barnes near Devizes was first spotted in July 1990, which and led to a new era of interest in studies of the formations. The south west of England, especially Wiltshire, remains the "unquestioned homeland" of the ...

An exhibition, marking 25 years since the appearance of one of the world's most famous crop circles, has opened. The Eastfield Pictogram at Alton Barnes near Devizes was first spotted in July 1990 and led to a new era of interest in studies of the ...

Farm worker David Pearce's hard work has been recognised with a long-service award after 40 years at Manor Farm in Alton Barnes. The 58-year-old, of Caird Lawns in Devizes, has worked at the family-run farm under four generations of bosses and was ...

The past two severe winters put a strain on Wiltshire Council's ability to cope with potholes but the wet weather, which started in December and continued throughout January, means the pressure is on like never before. Motorists have been phoning ...

What does a 28-year-old trainee optician have in common with a retired 83-year-old businessman with a passion for local history? The answer is simple – they are both members of the most famous family in Alton Barnes, near Marlborough: the Popes.

Diamond couple Ray and Marie Pope are as happy together today as they were when they married 60 years ago. When they married at Stanton St Bernard in 1953 the couple had a bungalow built in Alton Barnes called Raymar, where they still live. Mr Pope ...