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Redlynch Players performing ‘The Village School’ by Ron Perry this spring
A Wiltshire drama group have announced their Spring 2024 production. Redlynch Players have confirmed they will be performing the premiere of ‘The Village School’, by Ron Perry, based on the books from author, Miss Read, next month. Described
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Archaeology professor to finish 230-mile walk to Stonehenge on Sunday
An archaeology professor is set to end a three-week walk across the country at Stonehenge to trace and learn more about the route that ancient people may have taken to transport large stones from Wales to South Wiltshire. Professor Keith Ray, of
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Little Troopers from Salisbury visit the Chelsea Pensioners
Children from Salisbury were invited to meet the iconic Chelsea Pensioners as part of a special event. Tristan Sweeney and Ava-Grace Johnstone, aged seven, were two of 15 young people invited by the military children’s charity Little Troopers to
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Vacancy arises in city council following departure of convicted harasser
SALISBURY City Council is looking for a new councillor following a recent resignation. The Salisbury St Francis and Stratford ward is missing a councillor after Mark Mewse resigned on Wednesday, April 17. This came weeks after he was convicted
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53km diversion route announced as Wiltshire A-road to close
A Wiltshire A-road is scheduled to shut for urgent repairs, sending drivers on a 53km diversion route. The A360 will close between West Lavington and Tilshead on May 1 at 7pm so that Wiltshire Council can carry out urgent carriageway repairs and
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LETTER: Let us not forget the 'Miracle of Dunkirk' on 80th anniversary of D-Day
As our Nation commemorates this special anniversary on 6th June, let’s remember that there wouldn’t have been a D Day, without the successful evacuation of Allied Forces from Dunkirk four years earlier. At that time over 350,000 Allied troops were
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Amesbury man Brian Cerqua found not guilty of child sex offences on all counts
A MAN accused of sexual activity with a child has been found not guilty on all counts. Brian Lee Cerqua, of Amesbury, wept in the dock as he was told he could walk away from Salisbury Crown Court an innocent man on Friday, April 19. It took
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Hampshire man, 54, with links to Salisbury missing for almost a week
A Winchester man who went missing has now been found. Hampshire Police posted on Facebook: "A few days ago we appealed for information in relation to missing Mark from Winchester. We are pleased to confirm that he has now been located. "Many
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Three men assaulted outside Ringwood pub, police say
Police have appealed for witnesses after three men were assaulted in a Ringwood pub. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary have appealed for witnesses after three men were assaulted in outside The Pour House, West Street, Ringwood on January
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Longstanding Salisbury clothes shop set to close for good this summer
A CLOTHES shop will close its doors for the last time this year. Matalan, in Southampton Road, is set to leave Salisbury in June after two decades as the fashion chain looks to reshuffle its stores. Described as a "one-stop fashion and homeware
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Ringwood Junior School celebrates World Book Day
Ringwood Junior School celebrated World Book Day in March and children and staff embraced the opportunity to celebrate the magic of books. Walking through the school gates on Thursday, March 7 was ‘Emmeline Pankhurst’, ‘Gangsta Granny’, ‘Marcus
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Reeves Racing betting shop closing after more than half-a-century
After 53 years in business, Reeves Racing Bookmakers in Wilton is closing. A passion for horseracing inspired Henry Swanton, 74, to open the shop in 1970, when he was just 20 years old. He was supported in his new business venture by his father
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'Trail-blazing' woman who dedicated her life to sport dies aged 83
A "TRAIL-blazing" woman who dedicated her life to sport, and was recognised by Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 83. Wendy Williams, MBE, a past pupil of South Wilts Grammar School, (1951-58) paved the way for sport in Wales, and was a trail-blazing
