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Protection order in villages to tackle antisocial behaviour involving catapults
An order is being put in place to clamp down on antisocial behaviour in Downton and Redlynch. The Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) for Downton and Redlynch comes after a public consultation was held in response to catapults, slingshots and
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Gas leak sparks the evacuation of Wyndham Park Infants' School
A school in Salisbury has been forced to close and sent pupils home after a gas leak in the building this afternoon, July 21. Parents at Wyndham Park Infants' School were alerted by text message at 1.22pm and told to pick up their children.
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New Stars Appeal education fund set up thanks to donation of more than £134k
A new Stars Appeal fund has been created to support education and training opportunities for staff at Salisbury District Hospital. The Education Fund has been made possible thanked to a donation of £134,601.03 from Salisbury Medical Society.
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History will come to life this weekend at Festival of Archaeology
A CELEBRATION of all things history is coming to Salisbury this weekend as the Festival of Archaeology returns. The two day event runs from Saturday (July 23), starting at 10am, and runs until Sunday (July 24) at Salisbury Museum. The museum
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Man in his 60s confirmed as victim of fatal fire
POLICE have confirmed the victim of the fatal fire that broke out in Burley at the weekend was a man in his 60s. His death at the Esdaile Lane property is not being treated as suspicious but the cause of the blaze is still under investigation.
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This is why The Cathedral Hotel and The Old Mill have closed
THE Cathedral Hotel and Old Mill in Salisbury have gone into administration, remaining closed until further notice. At the end of last week notices were put in windows of both sites confirming the closures, but without explanation. Popular
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Salisbury community fixer restores Charlie for Pizza Venti - see how it was done
Pizza Venti's mascot, Charlie, was repaired by Salisbury Repair Cafe and he is now back to greeting customers with a smile in the window. Alex Popescu, co-owner of family owned Pizza Venti, was left in despair after his ornament was broken last
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17-year-old boy from Verwood arrested after 14 sheep are killed on a farm
A 17-YEAR-OLD boy has been arrested in connection with the killing of 14 sheep and lambs in North Dorset. The boy, from Verwood, was arrested, interviewed and released under investigation by Dorset Police Rural Crime. The shocking incident
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New Forest Show returning for first time in three years
The New Forest Show is back next week for the first time in three years. The popular event takes place at New Park, Brockenhurst on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Chairman of the show, Martin Stewart said: “These past three years have been
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Entrepreneurs invited to apply for NatWest's FREE mentoring programme
TALENTED entrepreneurs with an ambition to grow their businesses are being offered a fully-funded programme of support and coaching. NatWest is inviting applications from Hampshire and Wiltshire for its next NatWest Accelerator programme ahead
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Rise in dehydration, sunburn and heat stroke cases in A&E
EXTREME heat and record breaking temperatures have put extra pressure on Salisbury District Hospital, with the emergency department seeing an increase in sunburn and heat stroke cases. This was on top of a 24-hour critical incident declared last
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The heat is on and the government needs to act now
Some of my more observant readers may have noticed it has been quite warm this week. On Tuesday, the country sweltered under the hottest day in the UK since records began, following on from the hottest ever night, the night before. Our region
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More families now turning to city's foodbank for help
SALISBURY Foodbank is seeing more families seeking support, which is expected to continue. Last month, the charity fed 523 people, which included 329 adults and 194 children. Manager Maria Stevenson said: “We are starting to see more families
