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The street party that kept on giving

THE COMPETITION winner for the best street party in aid of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee has donated part of the money raised to charity. Residents in Devonshire Road had been collaborating for months to try and raise funds for the street party

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Changes in Brown Street car park expected to last 5 days

THERE will be some changes in Brown Street car park next week, as Wiltshire Council carries out safety work in the area. Starting on July 25, this part of the council’s maintenance programme aims to help reduce trip hazards on the car park's footpath

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The community initiative that harvests the produce

AN INITIATIVE designed to bring growers of fruit, vegetables, and flowers together is now in its third season which may help those who are struggling with the cost of living. The Harnham Harvest Table is a way for gardeners with an excess amount

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Traffic queues after lorry crashes into bridge on A36 at Wilton

A lorry has crashed into a railway bridge on the A36 at Wilton, resulting in a heavy traffic buildup. The incident happened around midday and debris was left in the road following the crash. Traffic built up during the afternoon but Wiltshire

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Recognised for 50 years of service

FEW PEOPLE can say they have worked for just one company for 50 years but one employee in Amesbury has done just that. Len Tryhorn 65 left school and began working as a temp for The Tintometer Ltd company on July 24, 1972. It was originally based

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Salisbury Plain fires: Helicopter operations resume to dampen hot spots

WILDFIRES at Salisbury Plain are still being dealt with today, July 18, as the country records one of its hottest days of the year. As of 9.30am, firefighters returned to the site to assess the incident, alongside partners from the MOD. Read

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St Joseph's Catholic School to reopen tomorrow

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Firefighter celebrates 30 years of service to community

A FORDINGBRIDGE firefighter has celebrated 30 years of service. Ross Freeman joined the fire service in Hampshire on July 1, 1992 and has served at Fordingbridge Fire Station ever since firstly as a firefighter then as a crew manager since 2008

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Met Office weather forecast: Exact time heatwave will peak in Salisbury today

WHILE Salisbury isn’t covered by the red weather warning affecting central parts of the UK today, it’s still going to be a scorcher, reaching highs of 35 degrees. A Met Office amber alert remains in place for the region, stating the extreme weather

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Man charged with burglary and driving while disqualified

A man has been charged with burglary and driving while disqualified.  William George Sheen, aged 25, of West Park Lane, Damerham appeared in court on Thursday (July 14) and was remanded into custody.  The charges come as a result of a cross-border

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Wheelie bins are coming to the New Forest - and a new waste disposal facility

PLANS to transform rubbish and recycling collection services in the New Forest have been fully approved. New Forest District Council’s proposals to reduce waste and improve their recycling rates in line with national targets were approved at a

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'This is just plain wrong' - Concerns for safety of women at unisex toilets

Letter from Ronnie Rigby, Whiteparish ON OUR way to see our family in Glastonbury, we stopped at the toilets in Mere for a break.  [I] went to go to the Gents, my wife to the Ladies. Wrong. I was directed to the same entrance my wife went

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Stonehenge exhibit '100 per cent silent about threats from road building'

"STONEHENGE is our link to the past. Dont ruin its future." This was the message sent out by activists last week, desperate to halt plans to build on the A303. On Thursday, July 14, Stonehenge Alliance members flocked to The British Museum