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Wiltshire housing association to build 1,700 affordable homes
Wiltshire housing group Selwood Housing has secured a £55 million financial package to build 1,700 affordable and sustainable homes during the next ten years. The South West-based not-for-profit housing association is pressing on with plans to
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'Family entertainment at its best': Drama club to stage Hansel and Gretel this week
A DRAMA club is staging a classic Christmas fairytale shortly after celebrating its 50th year. Hansel and Gretel by Norman Robbins is this year's Christmas production at the Coombe Bissett and Homington Drama Club. The pantomime runs from Wednesday
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'I will be a genuinely local MP': Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate announced
Salisbury’s Liberal Democrats have chosen City Councillor Victoria Charleston as their candidate for parliament in the next general election. Cllr Charleston also stood as the party’s candidate in 2019, coming in second against longtime incumbent
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'It appears to be that the Salisbury public is motivated only to complain'
Earlier this year, there was a furore in the city over the increase in the Council’s precept with hundreds of people attending 2 public meetings to voice their opinions and to criticise the Council. One of the criticisms was that the Council didn’t
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Thousands of troops participate in 'Exercise Wessex Storm' on Salisbury Plain
THOUSANDS of troops participated in one of the largest military training exercises on Salisbury Plain. Exercise Wessex Storm takes place multiple times a year and involves approximately 1,500 to 2,000 troops from across the Army and the Royal Air
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Salisbury embraces the festive spirit at the 19th Christmas Tree Festival
CREATIVE festive submissions by schools, charities and organisations are on display at St Thomas's Church in Salisbury. The 19th annual Christmas Tree Festival opened today (Tuesday, December 5) at 10 am at St Thomas's Church and entry is free
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Time called on Ringwood Brewery - but what will happen to their popular beers?
Could we have sipped our last pints of Old Thumper, Boondoggle and other classic Hampshire-brewed beverages? After failing to attract a buyer, the owners of Ringwood Brewery have been forced to make the unfortunate decision to close shop. Over
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This is why Santas will take over Salisbury city centre this weekend
SPECTATORS will be able to cheer on a group of festive Santas' as they make their yuletide dash around the city this weekend - all for a good cause. Runners dressed in Santa suits will be raising money for Naomi House and Jacksplace charity which
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The streets of Salisbury will see snow this year - even if it is not forecast
The streets of Salisbury will see snow no matter what the Met Office says, with the Salisbury Business Improvement District (BID) taking the reins to ensure wintry weather. After a successful test run of its snow machine on the afternoon of Tuesday
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Teenagers cause £1,000 worth of damage at recreation ground
TEENAGERS have caused £1,000 worth of damage at a recreation ground, police have said. On Monday, October 9, several youths were spotted lighting fires at Ludgershall Recreation Ground. Wiltshire Police have said they caused approximately
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Sextortion crimes designed to blackmail under 18s has almost doubled
SEXTORTION offences used to threaten young people across the county has increased substantially with children often 'made to feel they are at fault.' Criminals use fake dating or social media accounts to befriend people online and to persuade
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50-year-old man with links to Salisbury wanted for theft
A 50-year old man with links throughout Wiltshire is wanted for theft. Patrick Soan, 50 has links to Salisbury, Trowbridge, Westbury and Chippenham. If spotted, call the police on 999 and provide them with a description of what he is wearing
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CCTV footage released of person police want to speak to after Lidl theft
Police are looking to identify an individual after a theft from Lidl. Wiltshire Police said that the theft took place in the Tidworth branch of Lidl on Saturday, December 2. No further details have been provided. A CCTV image of a person
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Young donkey killed after hit and run crash in the New Forest
A DONKEY was killed as a result of a hit-and-run crash in the New Forest. A driver crashed into the young animal along Roger Penny Way at around 5pm on Sunday, December 3, but did not stop to report the incident. One member of the public alongside
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Rugby club recognised for its pioneering work developing women's and girl's rugby
A RUGBY club has been recognised for its pioneering role developing women's and girl's rugby. Terry Burwell, the Hampshire representative on the RFU Council, made a presentation to Ellingham and Ringwood Rugby Club to recognise their efforts.
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Call police immediately if you see this man wanted by police for drug offences
Wiltshire police have released another photograph of a wanted man they want to find as par of their 'Wanted this Winter' campaign. UPDATE: He has now been found, arrested and due to appear in Salisbury Magistrates Court on Friday, December 8
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Train passengers 'frustrated' as effect of strike and landslip is felt in Salisbury
TRAIN passengers were left delayed and disappointed after attempting to use the service during a strike day while remaining crews battled a landslip. South Western Railway reported heavy rain had caused a landslip dangerously close to the railway
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Landslip and strikes see no trains running west from Salisbury - aerial pictures
NO TRAINS will be running west out of Salisbury due to strikes and a landslip affecting services. South Western Railway said the line from Salisbury to Exeter would be closed until Monday as heavy rain over the weekend led to flooding. Network
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Train strikes will affect passengers in Salisbury on Thursday
STRIKES will affect Great Western Railway services this Thursday. Great Western Railway is warning travellers that there will be "significant disruption "to its rail services on Thursday, December 7, due to industrial action by drivers’ union Aslef
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'I’m obviously disappointed': Very few people turn up for council budget consultation
Councillors have expressed their disappointment after very few people turned up to a meeting about next year's council budget. Salisbury City Councillors and officers gathered at The Guildhall at 6.30pm on Monday, December 4, hoping to hear concerns
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'There has been no support': Investor slams brewery owners after closure news
A MAN leading a group of private investors hoping to save Ringwood Brewery has slammed its owners following news that it's set to close. Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company (CMBC) announced on Monday, December 4, that it would be closing the longstanding
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Salisbury City Council tax could increase next year under budget plans
Salisbury City Council tax could increase by more than 10 per cent under plans for next year's budget, it has been revealed. Salisbury City Council shared its draft budget for 2024/25 with residents at The Guildhall on Monday, December 4.
