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Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service response time hits 10-year high
THE CRUCIAL response time for firefighters to reach emergency incidents across the region hit a 10-year high. Government data revealed it took Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) an average of 10 minutes and 46 seconds to respond
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Family's shock after 'loving' grandmother dies in crash
The family of a “loving” grandmother killed in a car crash have spoken of their shock in a moving tribute. Yvonne Faulkner died in a three-vehicle collision, involving two cars and a lorry, on the A36 between Chapmanslade and Warminster on Friday
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Wiltshire Council encouraging drivers to use MiPermit parking app
Wiltshire Council is encouraging people who have access to a smartphone and wish to use digital payments to pay via the MiPermit app when visiting a Wiltshire Council pay and display car park to save time and effort. The council said it will continue
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Community choir looking for new singers to join
A CHOIR is calling for more people to join and discover the joys of singing. The group, which meets weekly at Winterslow Methodist Church, performs four concerts a year mainly for local charities. A spokesperson for the club said: "Winterslow
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Unlikely cyclists raise £30,000 after completing Wiltshire to Devon challenge
Triumphant cyclists who travelled more than 100 miles from Wiltshire to Devon raised more than £30,000 for the Stars Appeal. William Warden came up with the idea of doing a challenge after his wife Sarah was diagnosed with the disease and after
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A vicious dog attack left the ewe too injured to be saved
A VICIOUS dog attack led to an animal being too injured to save. The dog attack took place this morning (Sunday, August 13) and residents at Philips Lane in Salisbury raised the alarm after they arrived home to find the ewe leaning against their
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Dash cam users urged to avoid one thing that leads to £1,000 fine and points
While using a dashcam can be helpful in cars, it’s important that drivers install them correctly to avoid potential penalty points and fines. Insurance experts at Compare the Market have issued a warning to motorists who use dash cams as installing
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Thousands fail their driving test before getting in car due to this health issue
A new study analysing the latest DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) data has revealed a significant amount of people have failed their driving test in the past five years before even getting in the car, due to a particular health condition.
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Salisbury death notices and funeral announcements from the Salisbury Journal
The Salisbury Journal published 8 death notices last week. Every week, the Salisbury Journal publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice
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Man fined more than £3,200 for driving without due care and attention
A MAN has been fined more than £3,200 for driving without due care and attention. Ian Roscoe Watts, 70, of Milldown Road to Nutford Farm, Nutford, Dorset, pleaded guilty to driving a Mercedes C63 on the A354 in Salisbury on November 16, 2022 without
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50 years ago this week: Studio 65 Tom Paine, Ellingham Show and children from London
Diving into our archive photos this week, we find pictures from the Alderholt Steam Up, children from London paying a visit to the Wiltshire countryside, and Studio 65's production of Tom Paine. Also 50 years ago this week artist's renditions of
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Late accounts 'no impact' on strong finances says County Hall boss
A senior Wiltshire Council cabinet member says the fact that County Halls accounts haven’t been signed off for four years does not have an effect on the authority’s finances. A report to the cabinet at Wiltshire Council about the difficulties in
