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Lives at risk by bad parking in Wiltshire's towns
Many drivers in Wiltshire aren't leaving enough space when parking on the street - and the consequences can be lethal. This weekend marks the end of school holidays for most families across Wiltshire, with children getting ready to return next
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Last orders at Pizza Venti at restaurant to close its doors for good this weekend
Salisbury residents will no longer be able to enjoy pizza from the city’s top-rated restaurant on TripAdvisor starting next week. Pizza Venti has announced that it will be closing its doors for the final time on Sunday, September 3. SEE ALSO
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Police dog helps catch suspected drug dealers on her first day
A police dog helped catch suspected Class A drug suppliers in Wiltshire during her first live incident. Officers from the Trowbridge and Melksham Neighbourhood Policing Team, Team 4 response team, and Tackling Serious Youth and Gang Violence team
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Stonehenge tunnel: 'Do I detect a measure of hypocrisy from the protesters?'
I was amused to see the article about the protest by Extinction Rebellion and Sacred Earth against the A303 tunnel at least half mile from Stonehenge. The United Kingdom accounts for less than one percent of the total pollution emissions and China
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Man who posed for selfies as he piloted small boat jailed in Salisbury Crown Court
An Egyptian man who posed for selfies while piloting a small boat with fifty migrants on board has been jailed for three years and two months. Reda Hamoud Abdurabou, 25, was sentenced at Salisbury Crown Court on Friday, September 1 after being
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Driver clocked at 100mph on dual carriageway is banned from roads
A DRIVER who was clocked at 100mph on a dual carriageway has been banned from the roads. Thomas Jelbert, 35, was travelling along the A303 westbound at Barton Stacey on June 15. The Audi driver was speeding at 100mph on the 70mph dual carriageway
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FA Cup: Laverstock ready for 'the biggest competitive game ever staged at The Dell'
LAVERSTOCK and Ford FC are taking on Gosport Borough in the FA Cup tonight in what the club has described as "the biggest competitive game ever staged at The Dell". It is the first round of qualifying, and 51 places separate the sides in the non-league
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Soldier thrown out of the military after sexually assaulting teen
A British Army soldier who sexually assaulted a teenager has been thrown out of the military. Signaller Ryan Pell 'overpowered' his much smaller victim, subjecting her to a 'never ending' ordeal and repeatedly trying to kiss her during a late-night
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Campaign highlighting the dangers of overdose holding event in the Maltings today
A CAMPAIGN highlighting the dangers of overdose is coming to the city today. CONNECT is holding a special event in the Maltings Car Park today (Friday, September 1). It follows the International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), which occurred yesterday
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Eight-year-old prodigy accepted into Arsenal Academy after health battle
A Burbage family is celebrating after their daughter has overcome severe medical difficulties to be signed up by Arsenal Football Club. Leah Pearson is “forever grateful” for what football has meant for her daughter Poppy, who suffers from Congenital
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Salisbury FC Women 'sitting the season out' with team still looking for new manager
SALISBURY FC's Women is not taking part in a league season this year but hopes to return to competitive action next year. The team has dropped out of the league and did not fulfil any of their planned friendlies. A club spokesperson told the
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Consultation to review how train tickets are sold to close at midnight TONIGHT
CONSULTATIONS to review how train tickets are sold at stations will close at midnight tonight, Friday 1 September. National Rail says that the responses will shape final plans so that all passengers are supported as railway retailing is updated
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Fleet of school buses launched for SEND children in Wiltshire
With the new school term approaching, SEND children will now be arriving at school in style. 57 shiny new vehicles will be taking to the roads next Monday, in the council’s recent bid to support students with special educational needs and disabilities
