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Crews rush to house following reports of fire started by dishwasher
TWO crews were called to a fire involving a dishwasher. Firefighters rushed to Salisbury Road in Amesbury on Tuesday evening, May 28, following reports of a house fire. One crew from Wilton and another from Amesbury arrived at 7.40pm and found
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Number of children killed or injured as pedestrians in Hampshire revealed
Latest figures have revealed the number of children who have been killed or injured as pedestrians in Hampshire rose by 17 per cent in just one year, with one area reporting a rise of 75 per cent. A new investigation by Personal Injury Claims
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Avondale Preparatory School sold after more than ten years under current owner
A preparatory School in Bulford has been sold to a new owner. Avondale Preparatory School, a non-selective and co-educational independent day school, was purchased by Stuart Watson in 2013. READ MORE: Taxi driver frustrated with Castle Street's
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Salisbury workplace 'improving employee wellbeing' through trial of 4-day week
A workplace in Salisbury has introduced a four-day working week - and it has so far been a success. Salisbury’s WBR Group (WBR), a tax advisory practice based on Castle Street, launched the new work pattern in January. The initiative is known
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Recorder warns of barrister shortage before adjourning sentencing
A DRUNK driver has not been sentenced due to a prosecuting barrister "shortage". Kalup Hughes, of Matthews Road in Amesbury, appeared at Salisbury Crown Court on Friday, May 31, after pleading guilty to four offences. The 32-year-old was caught
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T-level students given site tour of Boscombe Down construction site
Students from Andover visited a Boscombe Down construction site as part of their studies. T-level students from Andover College Campus, part of the Sparsholt College Group, took part in a site visit at PAH Building & Construction’s Amesbury site
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Pictures: Tails wag and paws splash as Dogstival brings fun for pups and humans
Burley Park is filled with wagging tails and happy barks as Dogstival, the UK's "Best Pet Day Out," began on Saturday, June 1. More than 10,000 canine companions from across the region are descending upon the picturesque village for a fun filled
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'We try to accommodate any guests': Deer spotted in garden of Salisbury guesthouse
A GUESTHOUSE in Salisbury had a surprise visitor when a deer was spotted in its rear garden. The last-minute check-in was snapped at the back of The Old House Guest House in Wilton Road by Mark Maidment. READ MORE: New alpaca walking business
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Woman concussed by horse after cyclist frightens it
A WOMAN had to visit Royal Bournemouth Hospital after she was concussed by a horse that was frightened by a cyclist. A mum and daughter from Bransgore, Angela James, 60, and Steph Weeks, 30, have urged cyclists to warn of their arrival when near
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Round-up of this week's planning applications for Salisbury and south Wiltshire
THESE applications were submitted to Wiltshire Council's planning officers for the week ending May 26. Barford St. Martin PL/2024/04429 - Householder Application. Address: 1A Dairy Road, Barford St Martin, Salisbury, SP3 4AT. Proposal: Single
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Taxi driver's frustration as Council swap taxi rank for double yellow lines
A taxi driver in Salisbury says the resurfacing of Castle Street is “absolutely ridiculous" after taxi markings have been re-marked incorrectly. Giles Harries, 59, has worked for an independent taxi company that uses the taxi rank on Castle Street
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Mission for justice
A former soldier who was thrown out of the Army for being gay almost 45 years ago is still fighting for justice whilst rebuilding her life with the support of her twin sister. Jean is one of thousands of LGBT+ veterans who had their military careers
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Salisbury care home to host 'informative and enriching' event to commemorate D-Day
A care home in Salisbury will be running a free, open-door commemoration event for the D-Day 80th anniversary next week. On Thursday, June 6, Salisbury Manor will hold a 1940s themed garden party with team members dressed in the decade’s attire
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Couple say River Park project is an 'environmental disaster' in front of their home
A couple living alongside the River Avon say the River Park project is an “environmental disaster”. Geoffrey Venner, 83, lives with his wife, Diana Venner, 78, alongside the ongoing River Park project. The £27 million project has been ongoing
