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Man found guilty of murdering Paula Poolton
THE man accused of killing former Salisbury City FC steward Paula Poolton has today been found guilty of her brutal murder. The jury took 12 hours to convict Royal Mail worker Roger Kearney, 57, of the violent stabbing of 40-year-old Paula and dumping
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Ol and Al's bike ride for heroes
A STUDENT is putting his university lifestyle on hold for five weeks to embark upon a 2,500 mile cycling challenge from Scotland to Spain. Oliver Arnott, 19, of Compton Chamberlayne and his friend Alastair Hope-Morley, 20, from Buckinghamshire, are setting
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A fond farewell to Janet
STUDENTS and staff at a Salisbury school bade a fond farewell to a woman who has spent more than three decades ensuring they get a good hot meal at lunchtimes. Catering manager Janet Wyatt retired on Thursday after 34 years at Salisbury High
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Rodent invasion
A GOOD friend called in for a cup of tea. While we were at the table he stopped mid-sip and inquired as to the din above his head. “Oh, that’s just the mice,” I replied. “Or maybe rats.” “Mice? Rats? Oh my God,” he shrieked. Three times. “I’ve lived
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Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is "Brigade of the Year"
WILTSHIRE Fire & Rescue Service has been named as Brigade of the Year at this year's Spirit of Fire Awards, held at Wembley Stadium last Friday. The accolade is in recognition of the amount of money raised over the previous 12 months for the Fire Fighters
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Rotarian donates raffle prize to hospice
ROTARIAN David Richards of the Rotary Club of Wilton donated his prize to Salisbury Hospice after winning twice at the club’s charity raffle. He presented a cheque for £400 to Celia Scott at the hospice.
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Football Tsunami
As most of the world (except for most of America) knows, today marks the start of the World Cup in South Africa, with England playing its first game, against the USA, tomorrow (Saturday, the 12th). The excitement, anticipation, and anxiety have all
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Jury considering verdict in Paula Poolton murder case
A JURY is deliberating its verdict at the trial into the murder of former Salisbury City FC steward Paula Poolton. Following a six-week trial, the jury was sent out at lunchtime on Wednesday to consider its verdict in the case that sees Roger Kearney
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Village fete in Steeple and Hanging Langford
FALCONRY displays, laser clay shooting and archery are all planned for this year’s fete for Steeple and Hanging Langford. The event, being held at Steeple Langford sports fields next Saturday (June 19), is raising funds for the communities. As well
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Autistic teenager addresses MPs
A TEENAGER with autism stood up to address a room full of MPs and peers in London. Henry Clark, 15, from Winterslow, travelled to the capital last Tuesday to talk about the disorder and his own experiences to help launch a new campaign by the
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Bustard chicks boost project success
FLUFFY new arrivals are making history on Salisbury Plain. Four Great Bustard chicks have hatched so far this year, helping to consolidate the reintroduction of the bird to the UK. The Great Bustard, which became extinct in Britain as a nesting bird
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World Cup victory for South Africa
SOUTH Africa have won the World Cup, beating England in a tense final. Chilmark Primary School pupils represented the host nation at a ‘World Cup’ tournament involving six local primary schools. The final at Tisbury Sports Centre between Chilmark (South
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Rugby club invitation
ELLINGHAM and Ringwood Rugby Club is inviting local businesses and community groups to participate in their summer sports leagues. The program kicks off on Tuesday, June 8 with the launch of the ERRFC Touch Rugby League, which will run for six weeks
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Steam gala this weekend
THE Moors Valley Summer Steam Gala is to offer a host of trains and automobiles this weekend. The event, to be held at Kingsmere station on Saturday and Sunday, includes a host of family attractions and free admission. There will be vintage cars, fire
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Award for hospital catering staff
STAFF at Salisbury District Hospital have won the Hospital Caterers’ Association Team of the Year award. The award was in recognition of the work they have done to create good nutritional food for patients and provide a good all-round service for staff
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Lucky escape from Cumbrian gunman
AN elderly New Forest couple have described how they cheated death when gunman Derrick Bird pointed his gun at them before continuing on his shooting spree. But Second World War veteran Reginald Miller, 87, of West Moors said he felt “ordinary” after
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Dog lovers flock to the Forest to search for Wolfie
DOG lovers descended on the Forest from all over Britain this week to search for a rescue lurcher that had bolted only days after getting to his new home. But hard-hearted Forestry Commission officials have told the hound’s broken-hearted owners
