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A303 reopened in both directions after collision
The A303 has reopened now reopened in both directions between the A345 and the A360 after a collision The road was closed in both directions between the A345 at Amesbury and the A360 Druid's Lodge after the collsion this evening. National
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Firefighters can't tackle wildfire due to 'unexploded ammunition shells'
FIREFIGHTERS are unable to reach several fires burning on Salisbury Plain due to "the risk of unexploded ordnance". Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service says the fire, near Urchfont, is a "controlled burn". An Ministry of Defence
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Man wanted by police located
A man who was wanted by Wiltshire Police has now been located. David Dent, 46, who was wanted on recall to prison, was located in the Bristol area and arrested, police have confirmed. A statement issued by Wiltshire Police said: "Thank you
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Teen 'punched in the face and struck with a crutch' outside pub
A teenager was punched in the face and struck with a crutch during an altercation which spilled out onto the road stopping traffic. Police say the incident happened at around 3.50pm on Saturday, July 9 in Fordingbridge. A spokesperson for
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Ministry of Defence involved as another wildfire breaks out on Salisbury Plain
MINISTRY of Defence officials are keeping a watch on a huge wildfire on Salisbury Plain. The fire is believed to have started on MoD land south of Urchfont. There is not yet any information about how large an area is affected. A spokeswoman
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This was why the air ambulance was in Salisbury Saturday night
Wiltshire Police and the South Western Ambulance Service were called to an incident in Salisbury on Saturday night (July 9). A member of the public saw multiple police cars and ambulances on Castle Street Roundabout at 11.30-45pm on Saturday.
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Jonathon Seed acquitted of election fraud charge
Wiltshire’s former Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner candidate has been formally acquitted of election fraud. Jonathon Seed had been charged with knowingly making a false statement on nomination papers when he stood in the Wiltshire and
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'Amesbury has been the victim of greedy land owners for too long'
PROTESTORS have said "enough is enough" following plans to build more than 800 homes in Amesbury. Turning up outside the developer’s consultation event for the Viney’s Farm proposal last week, one protestor said the town has been “the victim of
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Inside the new escape room opening soon in Salisbury
An “out of this world” experience awaits teams in Salisbury as a new escape room game opens in Salisbury. Escape From Space opens on Friday, July 15 at Salisbury Escape Rooms second site in Catherine Street. Games master Maisie Anderson says
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Salisbury McDonald's 'due for inspection' following rat bite incident
A SALISBURY McDonald's is "due for inspection" says Wiltshire Council after being questioned about a rat bite incident last Monday (July 4). McDonald's says the incident, in which a customer was bitten by a rat in the restaurant, is unrelated to
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Salisbury set to reach 29C with parts of England hotter than Jamaica
WEATHER experts have predicted that today, July 11, could be the hottest day of the year, with temperatures predicted to possibly hit 33C. The Met Office says the mercury in central, southern and eastern England will soar this afternoon. Parts
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New outdoor exhibition launching to showcase wonders of nature
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest near Ringwood is launching a new outdoor exhibition. Visitors can see a selection of images from Earth Photo shortlisted works which are on display from today (Monday, July 11). Earth Photo, the international
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Charity founder and former Boys' Brigade leader sentenced for sex offences
A sex offender who molested a teenager during camping trips has been spared an immediate jail term. Former Boys' Brigade leader and charity founder David Wall was handed a suspended prison sentence because he had already served time for similar
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Government cuts and 'impossible' demands blamed for Wiltshire Police problems
THE Wiltshire Police Federation blamed government cutbacks and “impossible” demands for the county force’s poor performance in a recent report. The federation’s chair Phil Matthews called the Conservatives “anti-police” and suggested they were
