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Council awards more than £1million to community projects
ONE million pounds has been put towards 26 local improvement projects in the New Forest. The investment from New Forest District Council (NFDC) will help to benefit a number of community groups, art studios and Changing Place facilities. The
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Tops Salisbury helps national effort for more sustainable baby wipes
Tops Salisbury at Salisbury District Hospital is one of several Tops Day Nurseries across the South of England to support an effort led by the Minister for Nature, Rebecca Pow MP, to ban traditional baby wipes in favour of environmentally friendly
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Here's how you can vote for the next Wiltshire Police and Crime Commissioner
WILTSHIRE voters will take to the polls to vote for a new Police and Crime Commissioner. Wiltshire voters will be hitting the polls next week as the Police and Crime Commissioner election takes place, with people reminded to bring photo ID and
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'Fantastic' launch night for new immersive gaming area in medieval tavern
A NEW immersive role-playing games shop has been launched. The Tabletop Tavern, which has been set up on the top floor of the Live Escape Rooms in Cross Keys, had its launch event on April 12. It is aimed at being a safe space for people
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New Forest named second best rural staycation in Britain
THE New Forest has been named the second-best British rural staycation destination, according to new research. Defender, a Land Rover brand, has set out to find the best rural and upmarket destinations to explore in Great Britain this year. The
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Starcast Drama Company bags prize at youth drama festival
Salisbury's Starcast Drama Company secured victory at the All England Drama Festival five Counties Youth festival finals on April 21. Representing Hampshire, the young thespians performed a challenging play, 'Cut!' by Ed Monk, impressing adjudicators
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Young rugby players compete for Twickenham dream ticket
Boys and girls from across the southwest will be participating in the Defender Premiership Rugby Cup competition this Sunday, April 28. The event is taking place at Salisbury Rugby Club on Castle Road from 10am, brought to the grassroots level
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Business contacted by scam caller pretending to be police
A BUSINESS has warned the community of a scam caller pretending to be a police officer. Bearhouse Saddlery owner, Peter Barnett, 63, has warned locals after receiving a very 'believable' call from a scam caller pretending to be a Police Detective
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Marcus Tregoning recognises difficulties facing young trainers
ONCE more a keen wind is swirling around his lower yard and once more it’s accompanied by a squall. “Never known anything like it,” Marcus Tregoning declares as rain splatters his kitchen windows. “And I have been here for 11 years.” His youngsters
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LIVE: Crash blocking road and causing delays on A303
12:52pm Closer to Salisbury and it does look like the roads in and around the city centre are very busy as well
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Roadworks at Three Legged Cross extended for two more weeks
GAS WORKS that have been five months in the making have been delayed by two weeks in Three Legged Cross. Verwood Road was supposed to reopen to motorists this week but unforeseen circumstances have caused the completion of the works to be delayed
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What happened to six adorable puppies found wet and abandoned in Wiltshire
Six doodle-cross puppies found cold, wet and muddy in a field in Wiltshire have found their 'forever homes'. The sextuplet of pups was discovered in the village of Leigh near Ashton Keynes and Cricklade on Tuesday, February 20, after two citizens
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Distinguished RAF veteran died after blaze broke out at Wiltshire cottage
A distinguished RAF veteran died after a fire broke out in his home, an inquest has heard. Colin Michael Quaife, 87, was found dead at his cottage on Little Badminton Lane in Lea, near Malmesbury, on Sunday, January 22 last year. Around 40
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Couple 'take the plunge' and open indie menswear shop
A COUPLE have realised their dream of opening an independent menswear shop. Darren and Liz Brookes opened DALIZ in March after noticing a growing lack of quality menswear shops in Salisbury. The frustration of having to travel to London or
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Exhibition showcasing salt marsh life by renowned Tisbury resident
Acclaimed sculptor Rebecca Newnham is launching a solo exhibition at Salisbury's Vanner Gallery. Based in Tisbury's Tuckingmill, Rebecca has showcased her work nationally and internationally. The upcoming exhibition, titled 'Brook | Marsh |
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Council consulting residents online about Salisbury Neighbourhood Development Plan
Salisbury residents have a little over one month to make their voices heard about Wiltshire Council’s Salisbury Neighbourhood Development Plan. The council is undertaking a Regulation 16 consultation, in which residents will have the opportunity
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Former tory councillor dodges prison after harassing ex-girlfriend
A FORMER Tory councillor who harassed his ex-girlfriend and threatened to kill her cats if she told the police will not be going to straight to jail. Mark Mewse, of Crane Bridge Road, was sentenced to 12 weeks imprisonment which will be suspended
