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The Boot Inn closes its doors for the last time after 26 years
A pub in Shipton Bellinger has closed its doors for the last time after serving loyal customers for 26 years as owners say there's "no interest in hospitality since Covid". The Boot Inn, located on the high street, said its final goodbye on Facebook
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Starcast performers delight audiences to raise vital charity funds
YOUNG performers from Starcast Performing Arts amazed audiences and also raised much-needed funds for charity. The Starcast All Together Now Shows in July raised £566 for Ben Pavitts Legacy of Love Fund in aid of Children’s Cancer Charity.
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More than £6m funding to complete final phase of campus redevelopment
MORE than £6million of funding has been received by Wiltshire College & University Centre to complete the third and final phase of the redevelopment of its campus in Salisbury. The redevelopment work will continue to improve the condition of the
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Two men in hospital after potential crash on Salisbury Plain
TWO men were seriously injured after what is believed to be a car crash in the early hours, either on or near Salisbury Plain. Police are now appealing for more information. This morning, August 1, at around 5.45am, officers were called to
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Rishi Sunak's latest announcement after 'great night' in Salisbury
PRIME Minister candidate Rishi Sunak has set out plans to slash income tax - committing to taking 4p off income tax within seven years. Cutting the basic rate from 20p in the pound to 16p would amount to a 20 per cent tax reduction, the largest
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Village feels 'isolated' as some residents have had no phone signal since June
A village has been without some mobile or data signals for over a month and a business owner has been "massively" impacted. Vodafone and O2 customers in Shipton Bellinger have not had access to a consistent mobile phone or data signal since June
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Warning issued over scam involving second-hand vehicles
A WARNING has been issued after a scam involving second-hand vehicles. Dorset Police is investigating to incidents which happened in Ferndown and Alderholt. The first took place during the evening of Monday, July 11 on New Road, Ferndown
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Holiday operator's disappointment at lost 'economic growth' opportunity
A HOLIDAY park operator is “hugely disappointed” with a council decision to refuse its plan to open all its accommodation to guests year-round. Away Resorts, who own Sandy Balls holiday village near Fordingbridge, said the refusal by the New Forest
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Ellingham Show set to make its return and mark 75th anniversary
IT is a year to celebrate for Ellingham Show as it marks its 75th anniversary. Over the last three years the event has been thwarted by bad weather and then the Covid-19 pandemic. But it makes it return on August 13 at Somerley Park. Ellingham
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Salisbury dentist gets beind campaign for new dementia centre
A SALISBURY dentist whose family have been touched by dementia is getting behind a campaign to bringing a vital day centre to the city. Dr Belinda Vohra is going to be taking on the Ironman 70.3 Wales on Sunday, August 7 in Swansea, which includes
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Serial thief stole booze and food after falling back into alcohol addiction
A SERIAL thief stole alcohol and food from a supermarket after falling back into her addiction. Self-confessed alcoholic Heather Mitchell had gone 6-7 weeks without drinking, and was “extremely proud of herself”, before she fell back into the grasps
