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Wiltshire locks named seventh most popular UK waterside destination
A Wiltshire destination has been named the seventh most popular waterside location in the UK by a new study. Research conducted by boat insurance experts InsureMy has analysed Google search data to find out which UK waterside destinations are being
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'I am so thankful': Air ambulance marks decade of blood transfusions on the go
It's ten years since Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance crews carried out the charity's first blood transfusion. Since then, there's been hundreds more life-saving transfusions administered, including one in July 2022 when 57-year-old Dawn
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Police catch up to Wiltshire motorcyclist days after 130mph chase escape
A motorcyclist is due in court after allegedly failing to stop and driving away from police at speed. The rider in question, Lawrence Oakford, 33, from Market Lavington, was noticed by officers from Wiltshire Police's Roads Policing Unit on Friday
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City councillor diagnosed with leukaemia welcomes new cancer research
A Salisbury city councillor who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is hoping that new research, funded by Leukaemia UK, could help dramatically reduce the impact that harsh treatments can have on those diagnosed. Councillor Charles
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'Something about healthcare in the UK is broken - and it's not just my arm'
Thinking about Martin Fields' latest column about his concerns with the NHS, I thought I would share my recent experiences. I recently fell over and had to go to hospital. It was about 9pm on a Sunday evening. I was met at A&E reception and
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Free music festival is returning to Salisbury this summer
A free music festival is returning to Salisbury this summer. Promising a fun day out for the whole family, Figgle Fest will be providing free music and entertainment in Figheldean. Normally at the start of July, this year it is taking place
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Council puts brakes on mowing grass in the New Forest - but why?
The council is allowing the grass to grow longer this spring. In a bid to create more plant species, habitats for wildlife, and nectar sources for pollinators, New Forest District Council (NFDC) will be stopping the mowing of grass on some of the
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Salisbury CCTV control room to be upgraded after £25k funding boost
The CCTV network in Salisbury is to benefit from a system upgrade due £25k in additional funding from Salisbury City Council. The control room system is in need of an upgrade as a result of working and volunteering hours on the rise, as well as
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'There's no relationship to hide': Man accused of teen rape says it 'never' happened
A MAN on trial for a historic child sex offence told the police there was "no relationship to hide" as he denied all allegations of sexual contact. Brian Lee Cerqua, of Amesbury, has pleaded not guilty to one charge of sexual activity with a child
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Tools found dumped in New Forest car park suspected to be stolen
Suspected stolen tools have been found dumped in a car park in Burley. The tools were recovered at the Holmsley Car Park by Hampshire Police at approximately 5pm on Friday, March 29. Police have released photos of the items, hoping to find
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Three cars stopped for 'speeding' in 90 minutes
POLICE officers and speed watch volunteers stopped three cars for ‘speeding’ in 90 minutes. The group had people from New Forest National Park Authority and Forestry England along the A31 through Minstead and into Emery Down. According to
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'It's what people have been asking for': Pub hopes to open an hour later every day
A PUB has entered an application to open for an extra hour every day to give people a chance to "unwind" after music events. The Avon Brewery, at 75 Castle Street, will be allowed to serve customers until 2am on Saturday and Sunday mornings if
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'It means the world' - Twin sisters shortlisted for special RAF award
TWIN sisters from RAF Boscombe Down have been shortlisted for a special RAF charity award. Isla and Siobhan Bennett, 16, have been announced as shortlisted nominees for the Young Supporter of the Year award at the RAF Benevolent Fund’s 2024 Awards
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Salisbury wine shop nominated as one of the best in Wiltshire
A Salisbury wine shop has been nominated for ‘Best Wine and Beer Specialists’ by The Muddy Stilettos. The Artisan Wine & Spirit Co is an independently owned specialist wine, spirit and beer shop in the heart of Salisbury. The shop stock products
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New study to prove the Moon's influence in the building of Stonehenge
THE Moon may have influenced the building of Stonehenge, and a collaborative project from a number of universities will attempt to prove this. English Heritage has announced a new project to explore the connection between Stonehenge and the Moon
