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Iconic cinema in Ringwood to get a new lease of life
The future of the long-vacant cinema building in Ringwood's Market Place may finally be decided. The structure, originally the Town Hall and Corn Exchange in 1868, later served as a cinema, shopping centre, and nightclub. It saw major concerts
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Town's only vape shop suddenly closes for last time
A VAPE shop has closed for the last time in a sudden departure from Fordingbridge. Kraken Vape, 7 High Street, shut its doors permanently at 6pm on Wednesday, July 10. Owner Ashley Sargent, who opened the shop in 2022, announced the shock news
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Salisbury teenager to represent England at equestrian championship
A SALISBURY teenager will be representing England next month at an equestrian championship. Amelia Cripps, 13, has been selected to represent England at the Home International Endurance Championships which take place on the 10th and 11th of August
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Junior school's football team celebrate end of 'successful' season
A junior school's football team from Ringwood has been celebrating following the end of a 'successful season' Ringwood Junior School's football team, consisting of 8 players from Year 6, have enjoyed a successful season. During their first
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The Wiltshire train passengers fined hundreds for dodging fares
Train passengers who travelled without buying a ticket must now pay hundreds of pounds in fines and compensation. Several cases heard at Swindon Magistrates' Court recently involved prosecuting people who passed through Swindon and Wiltshire by
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'Passionate' Pilates teacher opens studio at the Old Malthouse on Brown Street
A new pilates studio has opened in Salisbury at the Old Malthouse in Brown Street. After retiring from a successful career in public services, Alison Alexander chose Salisbury as her retirement location and has decided to follow her passion and
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Large amount of cash stolen during Co-op burglary
THOUSANDS of pounds in cash was stolen from a Co-op during a burglary. Wiltshire Police is urgently appealing for information following the break-in in Tisbury. Approximately £8,000 cash was stolen from the Co-op in High Street. The incident
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Updates: Heavy delays due to road closure after crash near main Wiltshire road
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Four men arrested after Salisbury park fight in broad daylight
FOUR men have been arrested for fighting in a park in Salisbury. Officers were called to Victoria Park at approximately midday on July 5 following reports of a group of men fighting. The brawlers were aged between 23 and 45. One of them was
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Accessing 'inappropriate websites' among reasons for bans from Wiltshire libraries
Disorderly behaviour is the main reason for which people are banned from libraries across Wiltshire, a freedom of information request has revealed. The data received from Wiltshire Council shows that there have been 14 incidents which have escalated
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Salisbury FC fixture list revealed ahead of start of new season
Salisbury Football Club has released its fixture list ahead of the new season starting. Local football fans will be delighted with the return of the football calendar, with Salisbury Football Club due to play in the Vanarama National League, with
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School pupils enjoy walking, caving, climbing in the Brecon Beacons
Pupils enjoyed a trip of a lifetime with exhilarating activities in Wales in May. Year 6 students from Mere School spent a week at Plas Pencelli engaging in outdoor activities, embarking on an unforgettable adventure. Visiting the outdoor
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Wiltshire Council dispels myths around being a foster carer
There are lots of myths around fostering that people believe are reasons they won’t ever be a foster carer. I’m too old. I can’t afford to foster. I have a disability. I’m single. I’m LGBTQ+ And Wiltshire Council wants