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Number of taxi drivers stabilising in Wiltshire after decline during Covid-19
The number of taxi drivers has stabilised in Wiltshire following the decline that occurred during the Covid-19 pandemic. This decline followed a national trend as drivers moved to industries with more sociable and regular hours. According to
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New Sarum Singers performance raises hundreds of pounds for Street Pastors
NWE SARUM singers were in fine form at the Christmas Time concert raising hundreds of pounds for the Salisbury Street Pastors. The New Sarum Singers performed at the Bemerton Methodist Church in Roman Road, on Monday, December 4 and raised £430
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£3m plan to turn film location into holiday let takes a step forward
It played a starring role in a film about the Spitfire and the plane's pivotal role in the Battle of Britain in 1940. The former RAF Ibsley helped Leslie Howard and fellow matinee idol David Niven tell the story of how R J Mitchell designed one
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Daft and chaotic play is totally entertaining
A totally bonkers and chaotic play is on stage at Studio Theatre this week. Showcasing the trepidatious highlight of the primary school calendar, Tim Firth's unruly Christmas play The Flint Street Nativity, sees 11 full-grown adults regress into
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'It will be worth it': Salisbury Coach Park will be shut next year for new makeover
SALISBURY Coach Park will be closed for four months so remodelling work can take place, Wiltshire Council has confirmed. The construction will see improved lighting, landscaping and wayfinding. There will also be planting of native species and
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Restoration works approved for stretch of the River Avon along the A303
Wiltshire Council has approved restoration works and habitat improvement along a 3km length of the Hampshire Avon. According to the submitted planning application, the site is situated between the northwest boundary of Amesbury and the southern
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Most railway workers fear a major railway incident is likely, RMT say
LANDSLIPS and broken rails brought some trains to a halt this week with a recent survey revealing that railway workers fear a major railway incident is likely to happen in the next two years. Heavy rain led to trains from Salisbury to Exeter being
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Live weather and traffic updates as Met Office issues yellow weather warning
3:57pm Salisbury is very soggy this afternoon
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Risk of flooding in Salisbury as Met Office issues a yellow weather warning
A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued by the Met Office. Forecasters have warned that the heavy downpour may lead to flooding in some areas. The yellow weather warning is in place from Thursday, December 7, at 11am until 10pm.
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Residents will be asked if they want to pay more tax towards policing services
RESIDENTS are being asked to tell the Police and Crime Commissioner how they feel about policing in their communities. A survey was launched on Tuesday, December 5 asking residents for views as PCC Philip Wilkinson develops the budget for policing
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Doorstep photographer returns aiming to raise thousands of pounds for charity
A SALISBURY photographer has resurrected a project that raised thousands of pounds for a local charity and wants to do the same again. Simon Ward, of Simon Ward Photography is a regular supporter of Julia's House charity and the Stars Appeal and
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'An apology doesn't help at all': Council leaks sensitive information to wrong couple
A COUPLE's sensitive information was accidentally leaked by Wiltshire Council, the Journal can reveal. Partners Charlie Ash, 21, and Sophie Bell, 18, had just been activated on the council's house lettings scheme 'Homes4Wiltshire' in September
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Lucrative reward offered to people who tip off the council about fly-tipping culprits
Wiltshire Council is issuing fixed penalty notices of £400 to fly-tipping culprits and eyewitnesses who report the crime may have a few hundred pounds extra in their pockets as a result. Fly-tipping is the illegal disposal of waste and the council
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Greggs confirms it will be moving to a bigger store in Old George Mall
Greggs has confirmed it will be moving location within the Old George Mall next year. The chain, which is famed for its sausage rolls, lunchtime deals and sweet treats, will be moving out of 2 Old George Mall to the store which used to be H.Samuel
