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Sex assault allegation withdrawn
WILTSHIRE Police have halted an investigation into an alleged serious sexual assault in Tidworth after a young woman withdrew her allegation. The Journal reported last week that the girl was dragged into woodland and assaulted near Beech Hill Road on
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No allowances rise for councillors
WILTSHIRE councillors have voted not to give themselves a rise in their allowances this year. They did so despite an independent review panel recommending substantial increases. A rise in the basic allowance, currently £9,875, was backed
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Liquorice house in the Furlong
LIQUORICE lovers might be impressed with Christmas in Ringwood as Santa’s gingerbread house will be decorated with giant liquorice sweets this year. Santa will be in his gingerbread and liquorice house in the Furlong from December 5.
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Police look for owners of stolen bikes
POLICE are hoping to reunite a hoard of stolen bikes with their owners. The bikes were seized on Thursday (November 5) when police called at a property in Bemerton Heath. A total of nine bike frames and 15 wheels were found in the garden
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Low number of bonfire night incidents
WILTSHIRE Police has confirmed that the number of Halloween and Bonfire Night related incidents this year remained low across the county. In total, 54 Halloween and 28 Bonfire Night related incidents were recorded across Wiltshire, which was similar
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Objections to new homes plan
MEMBERS of Ringwood Town Council’s planing, town and environment committee have recommended that New Forest District Council reject a plan for a pair of semi-detached houses on land at Brooks Close. The district council has received an application from
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Tommy Widdrington talks about cup defeat
TOMMY Widdrington's latest video interview is now online, as he talks about Saturday's FA Cup exit at Accrington Stanley. Watch it HERE
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Seasonal wonderland at Cathedral School
A SEASONAL wonderland greeted visitors to Salisbury Cathedral School’s autumn and Christmas Fair on Saturday. In the food emporium there was wine tasting, chocolates and plenty of festive delights while a host of stalls sold Christmas gifts and presents
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Thieves break into Playhouse
DID you see the thieves who prised open a filing cabinet outside Salisbury Playhouse on Halloween night? At about 12.40am on November 1, burglars forced open the doors to the theatre and broke in. They carried the filing cabinet out of the building
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Trustee celebrates 30 years' service
SALISBURY City Almshouse and Welfare Charities’ second longest serving trustee has celebrated 30 years of service. Jo Bailey has been an Almshouse Trustee for 30 years, second only to Lady Benson, with 52 years. The other trustees and members of staff
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Man guilty of camping trip ABH
AN 18-year-old man has been found guilty of causing actual bodily harm to two teenagers during a camping trip in Larkhill. A jury sitting at Salisbury Crown Court heard Arron Richardson, of Gardiner Road in Larkhill, was camping with friends near the
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Turf cutting for Wellington Academy
A CELEBRATION has taken place to mark the start of work on the new Wellington Academy buildings just days after the school was shortlisted for a national award. The turf cutting ceremony was attended by more than 100 guests and included representatives
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Remembrance services across the Forest
YOUNG and old alike from across the region joined forces on Sunday to remember those who have died serving their country. They paid their respects to those who fought in the first and second world wars and those who have fought since, including those
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Anger over Eastfield Lane plans
SEVERAL angry residents voiced their opinions over a back garden development plan for Eastfield Lane at Ringwood Town Council’s planning, town and environment committee on Friday. But despite the objections to the Zebra Property Solutions and the Personal
