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Whites in Salisbury funds new water pump in Africa
Through purchasing its office water coolers from AquAid, Whites in Salisbury has funded the installation of a new water pump in the northeastern highlands of Zimbabwe. The new pump in Manicaland is of a type known as an elephant pump, an inexpensive
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Exciting start for Mike Brown Salisbury Sixth Form & Wyvern St Edmunds Rugby Academy
Youth rugby is developing strongly in Salisbury. It has been a very exciting first three months for the Mike Brown Salisbury Sixth Form and Wyvern St Edmunds Rugby Academy which has provided an environment for local talent to thrive and enjoy their
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Money mules sentenced after Wiltshire pensioners defrauded out of thousands
Six people have been sentenced at Swindon Crown Court for their part in the defrauding of two elderly residents in Wiltshire. The individuals acted as money mules in a £250,000 money laundering case that was uncovered more than four years ago.
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Grade-II listed hotel reveals plans to expand hotel and restaurant
A GRADE-II listed hotel in the heart of Salisbury has revealed plans to redevelop. A planning application has been tabled to extend the main entrance of the Milford Hall Hotel, on Castle Street, as well as to extend the restaurant, construct a
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Winterfest changing time and venue for 2024 festival
Winterfest, Salisbury’s annual beer and cider festival which was resurrected after covid this year, will be moving venue for its upcoming event. This year’s event was held at Brown Street, though the cold weather made for a shivery experience.
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Salisbury’s winning run extended to seven games after latest comeback
Salisbury’s winning run extended to seven games as they saw off Dorchester Town 3-2 at the Ray Mac Stadium. Following impressive cameos from the bench in last week’s win at Hanwell Town, new signings Wayne Robinson and Harry Williams were rewarded
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Thieves broke into man's house, stole his car and left victim with injuries
Thieves stole car keys from a man's bedside cabinet before driving off in his car. On Sunday, September 17, the offenders broke into the home of a man in his 50s, stole the car keys from his bedside cabinet and left with his Peugeot 207. The
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Van crashes into river in village just outside Salisbury
A van ended up on its side in the River Bourne beside Church Road in Idmiston after a one-vehicle crash. The crash occurred at approximately 7.40am on the morning of Monday, November 27. Wiltshire Police responded to the incident and said nobody
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Man banned from roads after crash which left woman with life changing injuries
A BRADFORD man has been banned from the road for 18 months after a crash that left a woman with life-changing injuries. Scott Hudson, 57, of Whitton Croft Road, Bradford, pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by driving following the four-vehicle
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Lawn mower and leaf blower stolen during garage burglary
A petrol-powered lawn mower and petrol-powered leaf blower were stolen from a garage in Chute Forest during a burglary. Wiltshire Police said the thieves broke into the garage between approximately 7pm, Thursday, November 2 and 10.15am on Friday
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Redlynch Players' brilliant interpretation of cringingly funny play
The original cringe comedy Abigail’s Party was superbly brought to Lover village hall stage last week by the Redlynch Players. Under the skilful direction of Lloyd Perry, Mike Leigh’s cult-classic of aggressive hospitality, awkward behaviour and
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Police issue update after Salisbury man arrested in Gosport murder investigation
A 67-year-old man from Salisbury arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender in connection with a murder in Gosport has been released on police bail until February 25. Two men and a woman have been charged after a 22-year-old man was murdered
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Chainsaw used to rescue horse that became stuck under tree in ditch
Chainsaws and hand tools have been used to free a horse who had become trapped under a tree in a ditch. Firefighters from Eastleigh, Winchester and Poole attended the incident in Bramsaw after the 19-year-old Cob named Ginny got stuck. A chainsaw
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Your chance to send a message of support to our veterans
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year”, so sings Andy Williams every year. But for an isolated veteran, this couldn’t be further from reality. For most of us the festive period is a time for friends, family, and jollity. Sounds idyllic, doesn
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String of five-star food hygiene ratings for places in and around Salisbury
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 9 of food establishments in and around Salisbury, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows. The following ratings have been given to three cafes: • Rated 5: Ewe Tree Cafe at Beacon House, Amesbury
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How Wiltshire Council prioritises which potholes get fixed
Wiltshire Council has filled in 156 potholes between November 6 and 12, but got 245 more reports of road defects in the same time. The local authority is continuing to urge residents to report road issues as they explain the system for how they
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How did Sandy Balls holiday camp get its name?
Rather than travelling outside of the UK, holidaying on home turf is becoming an increasingly attractive option. With this in mind, the Daily Echo look at old pictures of a local holiday park - Sandy Balls. The somewhat amusingly named destination
