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Housing association combats rising living costs with tenant support fund
A housing association is helping its tenants who are struggling with the cost of living through a support fund. White Horse Housing Association is continuing to provide support through its Discretionary Support Fund, which assisted more than 170
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Wiltshire dad running six marathons after losing teenage son to brain cancer
A father from Wiltshire is training for the last races of a six marathon challenge in memory of his teenage son who died of brain cancer. Frank Lee sr, 44, lost his 13-year-old son Frank James Lee in 2019. He was diagnosed with a glioblastoma (
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Historic garage changes hands for the first time in a century - here are the plans
A new future is in the works for a former garage in Ringwood, as it changes hands for the first time in a century. The vacant Wells vehicle garage site, close to the A31 in Ringwood, has been acquired freehold by local company D R Smith Properties
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Salisbury teenager takes part in 19 day challenge across Scottish Highlands
A teenager from Salisbury completed a 19-day wild camping experience in the Scottish Highlands with 11 other young people. On July 19, Flora Wheeler, 16, completed Outward Bound's Pinnacle expedition, a 19-day wild camping experience. Flora
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South West parents struggle with summer holiday finances, survey shows
A new survey shows that parents are not able to afford a holiday this summer. Over two-fifths of South West parents fear they will not be able to afford a summer holiday this year due to financial constraints. A new poll conducted by charity
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PHOTOS: See inside the newly refurbished One Stop in Wilton
One Stop in Wilton has been given a new look after a recent refurbishment. After closing on Monday, July 15, the North Street store reopened on Friday, July 19 with a refreshed look. One Stop is a retail convenience, subsidiary of Tesco with
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'Try to put me down': Ex mayor posts bandage photo in solidarity with Donald Trump
A FORMER mayor of Salisbury has posted a photograph of himself with a bandaged ear in solidarity of Donald Trump following his attempted assassination. Salisbury City councillor Atiqul Hoque, who was expelled from the Conservative party for alleged
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Wiltshire CCC show resilence against Glamorgan CCC under baking sun
A large crowd gathered at a sun-baked Swindon with its classic Pavilion basking in the Summer sun. Glamorgan won the toss and decided to field first. It soon became apparent that Wiltshire would need to be on their best form to make this a truly competitive
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New Harlequins manager 'can't wait' for new season to get underway
Recently-appointed Bemerton Heath Harlequins manager, James Ellis, is a man who lives and breathes football. He first got into coaching at university at the age of 18 and has built up plenty of experience over the past 12 years, leading to him
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First blind Barbie doll with 'textured and vibrant' fabrics released by Mattel
Hi Barbie! Toy company Mattel has released the first blind Barbie (which comes with a cane with a marshmallow tip) during its 65th anniversary year. The latest Barbie doll announcement follows in a long line of inclusive dolls which have included
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Why you should never go to bed with your hair wet (and it's really gross)
A team of haircare experts have explained why you should never go to bed with your hair wet. You may have heard of the old wives' tale that going to bed with damp hair will make you catch a cold. And whilst this is not true, it doesn't mean
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Burglar smashes through window of nail bar during early hours raid
A MAN was seen smashing through a window and entering a nail bar during an early morning raid. Five Star Nails, at 11 Riverside Walk, the Maltings, was burgled in the early hours of Tuesday morning, July 23. CCTV cameras reportedly caught a
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Main road in Downton closed TODAY to complete unfinished roadworks
Lode Hill in Downton is to close today as roadworks that concluded last week were left unfinished. Wiltshire Council has confirmed that the road is to be closed for just one day, between 9.30am - 3.30pm. Unlike the previous closures, no bus
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Carpetright branch in Salisbury expected to close in coming days
Salisbury's Carpetright store is expected to close in coming days as the company has gone into administration. As of Monday, July 22, 2024, Tapi Carpets and Floors Limited has taken on 54 Carpetright stores across the UK, two warehouses, the brand
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Bench placed to celebrate community efforts during coronavirus pandemic stolen
A bench placed to commemorate community efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic has been stolen. The bench, donated by Bishopdown Mask Makers in August 2020, was placed in Castle Hill Country Park, with a plaque which reads: “Donated by Bishopdown
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Court orders BMW driver to pay nearly £2k for speeding at 104 miles per hour
A MAN has been ordered to pay almost £2k after he was caught breaking the speed limit on a motorway. Duncan McMurray, of Tollard Royal, sped along the M3 southbound between junction six and seven at Basingstoke in a BMW M340d on June 18. The
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The summer reading challenge 2024 is underway - here's all you need to know
The annual children’s summer reading challenge is underway, tasking participants to read six books over the school holidays. Children aged 4 - 11 can visit Wiltshire Council libraries to join the “Marvellous Makers” summer reading challenge, produced