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Dogs Trust issues advice for keeping dogs cool in summer temperatures
The Dogs Trust has released advice for dog owners to protect against heatstroke as temperatures rise. While most dog owners know that extreme weather and heatwaves can be dangerous for dogs, many will be unaware that exercising dogs in early summer
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Car destroyed during suspected arson in layby
A CAR was set on fire in a layby. The suspected arson resulted in the vehicle being destroyed by fire. Police were called to reports of a car on fire off Chitterne Road, Tilshead, at around 10.30pm on Wednesday, May 8. A spokesperson for
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Custody suites in Melksham reopens after £3.7m refurb
Wiltshire Police’s custody suite in Melksham has reopened after a £3.7m refurbishment. The multi-million-pound investment was approved by Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Philip Wilkinson last year to ensure the facility was fit for purpose
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Family left 'absolutely devastated' as cat killed in suspected catapult attack
A FAMILY has been left heartbroken after their pet cat was killed in what they suspect was a catapult attack. Stacey Slade and her husband Jack, both 35, live in Hazel Close in Bemerton Heath, with their two children. Their son is nine and
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Fabulous Family Fun Day celebrating 10th anniversary this weekend
THE Fabulous Family Fun Day which each year raises money for Salisbury Hospice Charity is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. The event was started by Greig Futcher and his friends and family, to raise funds in memory of his wife, Lyn,
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LETTER: 'Atiqul Hoque deserves so much better than this'
I have lived in my beautiful city of Salisbury for over 70 years, and have seen it through good times and bad, however, never have I been so shocked nor ashamed at the way in which a cornerstone of our society has been treated, as with our current
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Security guard punched in face at The Chapel nightclub
A member of security staff at The Chapel nightclub in Salisbury was punched in the face as a man was ejected from the establishment. Police are now appealing for witnesses in the assault, which took place at approximately 2.30am on Sunday, May
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Rebuilding of collapsed road due to start this summer after major update
The rebuilding of a collapsed Wiltshire road shut for over two years is due to start this summer after a significant update. Wiltshire Council has announced its intended contractor to carry out major rebuilding works to the B4069 Lyneham Banks,
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'Lucky to be alive': Window cleaner loses forearm after terrifying 33,000-volt shock
A Wiltshire man "is lucky to be alive" after surviving a 33,000-volt blast from an overhead power line but "might never walk properly again". John Knight, 58, said his son Jason Knight, 33, has been left with life-changing injuries from a major
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Rain and thunderstorms might be heading for Salisbury after the warm, sunny weekend
Don't get too used to the sun, it might not last for long. Heavy showers and thunderstorms could be heading for Salisbury after the warm weekend. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms. It is in place from
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Council and police issue update on Travellers at London Road Park and Ride
WILTSHIRE Council has issued an update on the Travellers at the London Road Park and Ride car park. The group settled earlier this week, with caravans, trucks, cars and tents. READ MORE: Travellers settle at London Road Park and Ride Cllr
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Choirs hosting concert to raise funds for Young Carers this weekend
Two choirs will be joining forces to raise funds for an Andover charity. Amesbury Community Soul Singers will be teaming up with the Big Sing Choir at Winton Community Academy for a concert benefitting Andover Young Carers. Andover Young Carers
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New Forest festival aiming to become one of the UK's 'most sustainable'
A NEW Forest dog festival is aiming to become of the country's most sustainable festivals. Dogstival, which this year will take place on June 1 and 2 at Burley Park, Burley, wants to cut its CO2 emissions in half. It says it will employ a
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IN THE DOCK: Seven criminals sentenced in court this week
THESE local people were sentenced in court this week. Grace Dalley, 26, of Newton Lane in Whiteparish, drove a Ford Fiesta on Roger Penny Way while unfit she was unfit to do so through drugs. The 26-year-old was found guilty and banned from
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Nadder Valley Animal Rehabilitation reach final in Animal Star Awards
An animal rehabilitation centre in Dinton has reached the finals of the Animal Star Awards in the category “Animal Therapist of the Year” for the Southern region. Nadder Valley Animal Rehabilitation, run by Hannah Topping and Tori Edwards, is a
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Amber wildfire alert issued as warm weather to hit Salisbury this weekend
An amber wildfire alert has been issued for the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service area for the coming weekend. An amber alert means that, should a wildfire be experienced, it could spread quickly and easily due to the dry conditions.