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New burglary campaign launched as police focus on tackling the 'life-changing' crime
A NEW campaign has been launched to tackle the crime as more than 300 burglaries were reported to Wiltshire Police in eight months. Today, December 8, marks the start of the force's month-long campaign to tackle burglary. The crime became an
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Family-run homeware shop highlights iconic Salisbury buildings with Christmas window
STAFF at a prominent homeware shop have decorated its Christmas display window with models of iconic Salisbury buildings. Customers at Dinghams, at 28 Market Place, have been stopping in awe to see the hand-made depictions of some of the city's
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Salisbury bin collection days will change over the Christmas and New Year period
DETAILS of waste collection over the festive season has been released by Wiltshire Council. Residents should be aware that there will be no waste collection service available on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, or New Years Day and collections will be
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Military football team aiming to walk 245 miles in just 36 hours for charity
A 245 mile walking challenge takes place this month supporting the military charity Walking With the Wounded's 'Walking Home for Christmas' campaign. The Tidworth Royal British Legion Football Team will start the challenge on December 14 and within
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Two companies scoop Green Business Award for adopting eco-friendly processes
Eco-friendly businesses in the city are being recognised by the Salisbury Green Business Award scheme which celebrates companies who are kind to the environment. More than 40 businesses have engaged with the scheme by Salisbury Transition City
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This is when you can expect the railway landslip to be fixed
TRAIN passengers should expect a significant disruption this weekend as repair work continues following a landslip. South Western Railway has advised people not to travel between Salisbury and Exeter St David's on Saturday, 9, and Sunday, 10 December
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Fordingbridge caravan park named best in South East of England for 2023
A Fordingbridge caravan park has been named the best in the South East of England for 2023. Hill Cottage Farm Camping and Caravan Park beat out Bucket and Spade Holidays Touring in Chichester and Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park in Hamble
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Urgent appeal for missing woman as concerns for her welfare grow
A WOMAN has gone missing and her family are increasingly concerned for her welfare. UPDATE: The woman has been located safe. A woman was reported missing in the Tisbury area today, December 8. She was last seen last night and her family
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Driver climbed out of his submerged car after getting stuck in flooded ford
A DRIVER climbed out of his submerged car after getting stuck in a flooded New Forest ford. Ringwood firefighters in full water rescue gear rushed to Forest Road, off Burley Road, on Thursday afternoon, December 7, after reports of a stuck car
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Wiltshire village gets into festive spirit with Christmas light switch on and fair
CHRISTMAS has arrived in a Wiltshire village as the lights were switched on. Mere held its Christmas Illuminations event on December 1 with Father Christmas in attendance with free presents. George Jeans said: " The weather was crisp as should
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Father found dead in his home after 'struggle' with mental health, inquest heard
A FATHER was found dead in his Salisbury home after "struggling" with his mental health, an inquest heard. Nigel Jeffreson, 60, was found dead in his home on Illington Avenue, Firsdown, by his wife Karen on June 30, 2023. An inquest at Wiltshire
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'It’s not a surprise': Salisbury reacts to plans to rise city council tax precpet
Residents are divided after Salisbury City Council confirmed they were planning to rise the tax precept from April 2024. Salisbury City Council shared its draft budget for 2024/25 with residents at The Guildhall on Monday, December 4. The
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Couple light up the sky and switch on 10k Christmas lights to remember Downton woman
A COUPLE has switched on their huge Christmas display after raising more than £1k for the charity that helped their sister's friend. Andy and Kayleigh Savage have lit up Catherine Crescent, Downton, with an impressive total of 10k LED Christmas