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Which is the best kept village in Wiltshire?
CPRE Wiltshire has launched this year’s Best Kept Village Competition by emailing parish clerks across the county to let them know it is taking place. The countryside protection group is encouraging entries from villages large, medium and small
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Plans unveiled for £90m redevelopment of Wiltshire police HQ
A Wiltshire police station is due to relocate as part of a £90 million redevelopment scheme for the force’s headquarters. Plans have been announced to invest over £100 million into the Wiltshire Police estate over the next ten years. This will
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What happens if King Charles III abdicates the British throne?
While rare, abdications are not unheard of in the UK, leaving many curious as to what would happen if King Charles relinquished the throne. The last abdication took place on December 10, 1936, when Edward VIII decided to marry American actor and
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Updates: Salisbury reacts as King Charles is diagnosed with cancer
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Letter: It was 'an immense privilege' to know Sir Christopher and Lady Jo Benson
It has been an immense privilege and joy to have known Sir Christopher and Lady Jo for over 25 years through several connections including the Hospital which I chaired for some years, and the Cathedral to which we were both committed. There were
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PICTURES: Major works begin on Castle Road to fix gas leak
MAJOR roadworks have begun on a busy road in the city. As previously reported, there will be no entry onto Castle Road for almost two weeks, while gas main works are carried out. The above gallery shows the extent of the works, which are being
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'It is time to bow out of the rat race' - Family garage to close after 70 years
A FAMILY-RUN Salisbury garage is due to close this week. Sartins Garage, in Devizes Road, has been in owner Tim Sartin's family for three generations. However, he recently announced that the garage would be closing its door for the last time
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Market Inn saved from closure and reopening under new management
A CITY centre pub has been acquired by the Chickpea Group. The Market Inn, at 16 Butchers Row, reportedly closed for a refurbishment on Saturday, January 27. Wiltshire-based Chickpea Group announced on Monday, February 5, that it would be running
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Two people hospitalised after crash on a main road into Salisbury
TWO people were taken to hospital following a car crash in Netherhampton, it has been confirmed. Emergency services rushed to Netherhampton Road on at around 6.35pm on Sunday, February 4, following reports of a single-vehicle crash. The two
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Do you know these men police want to speak to in connection with an assault?
CCTV images have been released of two young men wanted by police in connection with an assault. Wiltshire Police released images of two people that it would like to speak with in connection with the incident, which occurred on Earls Court Road
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Three men steal leaf blower from farm near Salisbury
THREE men have stolen a leaf blower after burgling a farm in Teffont Evias. The burglary reportedly took place at around 11.30pm on Monday, January 15. Police say that three men entered a farm building in Teffont Evias and sole a Stihl leaf
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Verwood Carnival cancelled after lack of volunteers
A POPULAR attraction has been forced to cancel its event after a lack of volunteers. Verwood Carnival organisers have announced it will not go ahead this year and has fears it may not also be happening next year. Hundreds usually line the
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Aston Martin driver hits 125mph trying to evade Wiltshire police
The driver of an Aston Martin who was caught speeding on the A303 in Wiltshire could now face court, police say. The driver was first spotted on Saturday, February 3, 2024, by the Wiltshire Specialist Operations team who were out doing speed checks
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Dogstival returns to the New Forest this summer
AN AWARD-winning two-day dog festival is back for its fifth year in the New Forest. Dogstival is a double day out catered for owners and their four-legged friends. This year, the festival is expected to welcome over 100,000 people with their
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Benefit fraudster claimed carer's allowance while in paid work
A FRAUDSTER who dishonestly claimed carer's allowance while earning above the allowable limit has been sentenced in court. Rosemary Anne Parsons, 53, of Carmelite Way in the Friary, committed benefit fraud between November 27, 2017 and January
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First ever CCTV camera installed on town's high street
A NEW CCTV camera has been installed on Fordingbridge High Street. New Forest District Council says it is part of its commitment to "keeping low crime in rural communities". It added in a post on Facebook: "The camera was installed as part
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New safe space for LGBTQ youth group in Salisbury
A YOUTH group for members of the LGBTQ+ in Salisbury is moving to a new location in the city. Groups had previously been hosted by the George and Dragon pub on Castle Street. LGBTQ+ youth group, led by a member of the LGBTQi+ community and
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'Urgent' gas works will begin today - closing main city road for two weeks
THERE will be no entry to Castle Road for almost two weeks from today so that gas main works can be carried out. SGN's urgent programme of work to replace a leaking section of the gas main along Churchill Way West and Castle Road will commence