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Plea to help toads cross the road
THE annual plea to help toads cross the road has gone out, as the amphibians get on the move for spawning time. Ringwood Amphibian Conservationists need help to save hundreds of toads from being squashed by vehicles as they cross the Gorley Road
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Children's activities for Easter
A CHILDREN’S charity is holding a range of activities for youngsters across Wiltshire to enjoy during the Easter holidays. Splash has organised Wild Wiltshire projects, with camping and other outdoor activities being held in connection with Wiltshire
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Aston Martin line-up at Supercars event
A HUNDRED Aston Martins will feature in the Wilton Classic and Supercars (WCS) event later this year as part of a celebration of 100 years of the iconic British marque. Visitors to the show on August 4 will be able to follow an ornate garden path
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Clampdown on antisocial behaviour
POLICE in Amesbury have been clamping down on antisocial behaviour by youths in the town. In the last month, seven young people have been issued with acceptable behaviour contracts, through which they agree to improve their behaviour or face tougher
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Ambulance service public meeting
SOUTH Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust council of governors is holding a public meeting on Thursday, March 21 at 11am at The Exchange, Express Park, Bristol Road, Bridgewater. The whole group meets four times a year to consider a
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Bike shelter vandalised
THE bike shelter outside the Bowman Centre in Amesbury has been vandalised. Amesbury Town Council heard it will cost “a great deal of money” to replace and will therefore be removed. The bike stand will stay in its current position.
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Streetz picks up another trophy
STREETZ cheerleaders have yet another trophy to add to their growing collection. The Salisbury cheerleading squad picked up fifth place in their category at the British Cheerleading Association’s Western Classic competition in Cheltenham, after
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Food poverty 'at shocking levels'
FOOD poverty is at a shocking level and is set to get worse, according to new research, and Salisbury charity The Trussell Trust has formed a partnership with food firm Kellogg’s to try to help those unable to feed their families. Research compiled
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Marking the centenary of the First World War
THE 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War is next year, and plans are underway to ensure it is commemorated in Wiltshire. The Wiltshire Great War Centenary Group, comprising a wide range of groups and organisations including
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Spring greeting
VISITORS to St James’ Church in Alderholt will be greeted by a host of wild golden daffodils tomorrow between 2pm and 4.30pm. Daffs Go Wild is organised by Rev Pip Martin.
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Genocide and Me schools conference
SIXTH form pupils from across the county gathered in Salisbury on Thursday (March 7) for a conference considering the moral dilemmas faced by individuals caught up in genocide. The youngsters were at Salisbury Guildhall for the first Sarum Academy
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New training wing at Larkhill
SOLDIERS at Larkhill Garrison have a new training wing as a major improvements programme comes to an end. Working with Aspire Defence Ltd, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has delivered the improvements at the Wiltshire garrison through
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Schools rugby festival
RUGBY fans took to the pitch in Salisbury on Wednesday for a festival of fun and fitness. Primary schools from in and around the city sent teams to Bishop Wordsworth’s School to battle it out for a place in the county finals. Downton A team
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Double Latin triumph for Chafyn pupils
TWO teams from Salisbury’s Chafyn Grove School triumphed at the Salisbury Classical Orations held at St Mary’s School in Shaftesbury. Pupils from years 6 and 7 won first and second prizes in the Junior Latin Play category, in which they had to
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Tourism week in Salisbury
ENGLISH Tourism Week is coming up, and there will be a variety of events held to showcase Salisbury. Salisbury Tourist Information Centre, the blue badge guides and the Salisbury & South Wilts Museum are presenting a package of walks and visits
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Rugby star Delport at St Joseph's
SOUTH African former rugby player Thinus Delport dropped in to visit pupils at Salisbury’s St Joseph’s School. As well as coaching youngsters in a variety of sports the former Springbok, who has also played for Worcester and Gloucester, spoke developing
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Exercising the brain brings MUGA fundraising to a close
THE Active Games for All group (AGFA) held a quiz at Verwood Memorial Hall to raise money for a long-awaited multi use games area (Muga) at the town’s the recreation ground. And the proceeds, along with a donation from Verwood Talented Youth. means