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Wiltshire Council worker to pay hundreds after multiple fraud offences
A man who abused his position while working at Wiltshire Council by committing fraud offences has been ordered to pay back costs. In Chippenham on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 while working as a member of the Fleet team, Brendon Smith, of Dicketts
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Businesses encouraged to join monthly meetings for support and networking
A new network to support business owners in Verwood hosted its first meeting in May. The first meeting of the Verwood Business Network was a breakfast meeting, sponsored by Verwood Rotary Club. The network provides the opportunity for local
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The five-star end-of-summer festival happening just 30 minutes from Salisbury
When August ends, you might think that festival season and perhaps the summer are drawing to a close too. But at least five national papers would disagree, giving End of the Road, spanning into the start of September, five stars. The acclaimed
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Here's how you can review Salisbury Red's new zero emission buses
Salisbury Reds are asking for customer feedback on an upcoming £11.4m investment for 2026. The local bus operator is welcoming an electric demonstrator bus to Salisbury - in preparation for ordering its new fleet of zero-emissions vehicles due
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1997 election: When Nigel Farage failed to win Salisbury seat 27 years ago
A LONG 18 years of continuous Conservative administration had left the country anxious for change and accompanied by a catchy D:Ream song a red revolution swept the country. The five years of John Major’s premiership had been rocky as his cabinet
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General Election: Who will be standing for New Forest West?
Two weeks ago, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that the General Election will take place on Thursday, July 4. Here are the six candidates standing for New Forest West constituency. Conservative Party Sir Desmond Swayne has held
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Founder of Horatio's Garden receives prestigious RHS medal of honour
The founded of Horatio’s Garden has been presented with a prestigious medal by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Dr Olivia Chapple, founder and Chair of Trustees at Horatio’s Garden, was presented with the Elizabeth Medal of Honour on May 20
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Man who stole car keys and bank cards from leisure centre lockers jailed
A man who stole car keys and bank cards from leisure centre lockers has been jailed. Aiden Marks (formerly Greene), 31, of Khartoum Road, Weymouth was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on Monday, June 3, after pleading guilty to 18 offences
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Alleged killer stabbed his partner's ex eight times in the back with a kitchen knife
A MAN allegedly stabbed the father of his girlfriend's child to death in broad daylight, a court has heard. Maurice Jones is standing trial at Winchester Crown Court after he denied murdering Tsvetomir Genov, 20, in Bemerton Heath on August 22
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Everything you need to know about the D-Day flypast over Old Sarum tomorrow
An exciting fly-past is planned for the run-up to D-Day. A D-Day flypast has been arranged part of a project to recognise the important role played by RAF Old Sarum. On Tuesday, June 4, three Austers will take part in an RAF Old Sarum flypast
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Wiltshire Police officer hospitalised after car 'intentionally' drove into him
A Wiltshire Police officer has been left seriously injured after being 'intentionally' ploughed down by a car while on duty. The officer, who has not been named, was on duty between Rowde and Devizes on Saturday, June 1, when he spotted a vehicle
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Sadness as police dog 'feared by criminals' dies
A former police dog 'feared by criminals' in the county has died. PD Max died aged nearly 13 having retired from Wiltshire Police in 2019. The news was shared on Wiltshire Police Dogs’ X account, saying: “Some sad news, retired PD Max has passed
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Man must pay more than £400 for dropping a cigarette
A MAN has been slapped with a hefty fine after he was caught dropping a cigarette. John McDonagh, of Oaktree Field Caravan Site, Odstock Road, threw down and left the cigarette butt on Chorlton Street in Manchester on August 14. Read more:
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Wiltshire distillery applies for licence to open visitor centre
A NEW distillery in Wiltshire wants to open a visitors centre months after it first starting making spirits. Witchmark is the distilling arm of the Wiltshire Distilling Company which launched its beer brand Stone Daisy last year. Incorporated