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Celebrating the many achievements in conservation, land management and education
A CEREMONY has celebrated the achievements of volunteers in conservation, land management and education across the county. Wiltshire Wildlife Trust held the Volunteer Awards 2023 ceremony which was the first event since the pandemic three years
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Salvation Army campaign for Christmas Gifts leads to surprise delivery
A SUBSTANTIAL delivery of Christmas gifts and goodies was sent to the Salvation Army charity collecting gifts for those in need. The gifts came from members of the 14th Regiment, Royal Artillery, Ist Battery based in Larkhill. Bombardiers Joe Smith
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IN THE DOCK: These four people were sentenced for Salisbury offences
THESE four people have been sentenced for criminal offences they committed in Salisbury. Saverio Rizzelo, 73, of Festival Avenue, was found guilty of stalking Mia Cable between August 20, 2022 and October 25, 2022, in Salisbury. During this
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Milford House Care Home begins holidays with Christmas Market
Milford House Care Home in Laverstock got its Christmas festivities off to a flying start with a Christmas Market. On Saturday, December 2, one of the coldest days of the year, the home welcomed Councillor Nick Baker, Chair of Laverstock & Ford
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New shop opens in Salisbury city centre offering support and advice
A NEW shop opening in the city centre this week marks a significant milestone for an organisation committed to helping older people in their everyday lives. Age UK Wiltshire will be operating from its new shop located at 44 Catherine Street but
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Flatbed trailer, industrial chipper and red diesel stolen from farm near Salisbury
A FLATBED trailer with an industrial chipper was stolen from farm buildings last month. The barn doors were damaged and another vehicle which was stored in the building was also damaged. The theft took place overnight from Tuesday, November
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Police slammed for 'tasteless and unprofessional' Christmas wanted campaign
WILTSHIRE Police has been taken to task over a campaign to highlight wanted criminals after it pictured them in Christmas present-shaped boxes. The police force has shared mugshots of wanted people every day in December as part of its 'Wanted This
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Man wanted for failing to attend court has now been found
A man who failed to appear at Salisbury Magistrates Court five months ago has now been located. Bobby Coombes, 39 failed to attend court on July 31 and yesterday, Tuesday, December 6, a statement was issued from the police asking for information
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Look at the size of that - 17 photos show Cathedral's Christmas tree arriving
SALISBURY Cathedral's Christmas tree has arrived. The enormous 32ft tree arrived on Monday, December 4, with the help of a haulage lorry and crane, and was carefully manoeuvred inside. READ MORE: More than 3,000 people attend From Darkness
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Security guard and emergency workers racially abused and assaulted in Frost Bar fight
A SECURITY guard working at a popular festive bar in the city centre was abused and assaulted in a fight. The incident took place at about 10.30pm on Sunday, December 3 at Frost Bar which is located in the Market Square and a member of security
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Salisbury’s winning run came to a halt in South Wales against Merthyr Town
Salisbury’s winning run came to a halt in South Wales as they went down to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Merthyr Town. Manager Brian Dutton made 3 changes to his starting team; Jamar Smith, Ryan Penny and Noah Coppin coming in to start, with Josh Sommerton
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Salisbury Musical Society gives final performance of centennial year
More than 1,000 people flocked to Salisbury Cathedral to hear Johann Sebastian Bach’s Mass in B Minor. The concert was given by the Salisbury Musical Society (SMS) together with the Cathedral Choir, professional Baroque ensemble Florilegium and
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Salisbury women's rugby host latest leg of the Hampshire Touch League
Salisbury's growing Women's section hosted the latest leg of the Hampshire Touch League on Sunday, December 3. Teams from as far as the Isle of Wight and Gosport & Fareham played an afternoon of fast paced rugby that is ideal for those new to rugby
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Another disappointing result for Salisbury after taking on Farnham
A depleted Salisbury XV travelled to Farnham on Saturday to complete the first half of the Regional 2 South Central fixtures schedule. They struggled to contain the hosts throughout the match and finished on the receiving end of a 67 – 7 defeat.
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Weapons, drugs and mobile phones seized by police from house in Amesbury
POLICE Officers have seized weapons and drugs from an address in Amesbury. The warrant took place on Friday, December 1, under Section 8 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act in Redworth Drive, Archers Gate in Amesbury. Read more: Call Wiltshire
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Call the Midwife star hints at 'unexpected' twist in upcoming Christmas special
Stars of the Call the Midwife is preparing for the Christmas Special as they share what fans of the BBC show can expect. For many, the Call the Midwife Christmas Special has become a festive tradition as it promises to bring emotional and heartwarming
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Live updates as trains are cancelled or delayed due to strikes and landslide
4:16pm Line due to re-open tomorrow SWR has confirmed that the line between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction will re-open
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Salisbury railway closed due to landslip - passengers advised not to travel
HEAVY rain has caused a landslip which is dangerously close to railway tracks. The incident, which happened on Monday, December 4, has led to the railway line between Salisbury and Exeter being closed. South Western Railway said that the
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BBC now a threat to all local newspapers
If the BBC was a family and lived in the house next door to you it would be the neighbour from hell. That's the verdict of some of the most experienced local newspaper editors in the country who now regard the BBC as little more than a state-funded
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Call the police immediately if you see this wanted woman
IF you see this pictured wanted woman, call 999 immediately. Jennifer Todd, 33, is wanted by Wiltshire Police on a recall to prison and her mugshot has been released as part of an appeal to the public. The force is shining a spotlight on individuals
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Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre closed until after new year
Wiltshire's main heritage centre is closed for alterations until early in the New Year. The Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre in Chippenham will be shut until January 8. The archives and local studies services of the history centre hold
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Celebrity auction aims to support children living in orphanages
A CHARITY has set up a celebrity auction with sports stars offering incredible prizes in a drive to help reunite orphan's with family members. Hope and Homes for Children is based in The Guild in Wilton and its Home Advantage auction is a way to
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'It's absolutely ridiculous': Man's tyre 'exploded' after hitting hidden pothole
A MAN has voiced his annoyance after narrowly avoiding a "serious crash" on hitting a large pothole. Gary Burnett had just finished his shift as night manager at Sandy Balls, Fordingbridge, when he drove through a hidden pothole on Southampton
