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Wiltshire schools come together for big clean-up campaign
The Wiltshire Council’s Don’t Mess with Wiltshire campaign has collected over 9,860kg of litter since February 2023. The campaign aims to reduce litter in towns, parishes, and litter spots within the vicinity, including the A36 and A303 main roads
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Fund offers free support to Wiltshire's small business owners
Wiltshire's small and aspiring business owners will gain free support this year, thanks to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The initiative, due to launch in August 2024, is backed by Wiltshire Council and the Government. Participants can benefit
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Court finds man guilty of wielding axe in public place
A MAN has appeared in court for carrying an axe in a public place. Paul Cooper, of Augustus Avenue, Fordingbridge, was found guilty of possessing a sharp pointed article in a public place following a trial at Southampton Magistrates' Court on Tuesday
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Plan to create more than 120 traveller pitches by 2038 approved for consultation
The draft Gypsies and Travellers Plan which says that more than 120 traveller pitches need to be provided across the county by 2038 has been approved for consultation by Wiltshire Council. It details how the council will meet the needs of the community
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Wiltshire Council’s cabinet members quizzed on reported £14m revenue underspend
Wiltshire Council’s cabinet members have been quizzed on their reported £14m revenue underspend for the 2023/24 financial year. The figure represents a £5.705m improvement on the council’s quarter three position and the additional money is set
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From archery to dead hang: 14 best photos from Stonehenge School's sports festival
PUPILS enjoyed a range of exciting activities as part of a school's annual sports day. Holders Playing Fields came alive as the Stonehenge School held its sports festival on Tuesday afternoon, July 23. Blessed with glorious weather, the event
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Paedophile stung after sending sexual messages to child decoy, court hears
A PAEDOPHILE sexually communicated with who he thought was a child after coming home from a holiday with his ex-wife, a court heard. Antony Powell, of Devizes Road, pleaded guilty to sending sexual online messages to a person he thought was a girl
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Owners of boutique B&B sell up with new plans to be announced 'very soon'
A GROUP has sold its boutique B&B and the new owner will announce its long term plans "very soon". The Immersive Group announced it had sold Caboose, in South Western Road, on Friday afternoon, July 26. Directors Aimee and Dave Hancock,
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Everything Wiltshire Police has said following 'disorder' outside mosque
THREE people have been arrested following a disorder outside a mosque in Salisbury, Wiltshire Police has confirmed. A large police presence was seen outside Salisbury Mosque in Wilton Road at around 2pm on Friday afternoon, July 26. SEE MORE
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PHOTOS: Crowd after three arrested by police officers opposite city mosque
PEOPLE flooded the street as police arrested three people outside Salisbury's mosque this afternoon. Half a dozen police cars descended on Wilton Road shortly after 3pm on Friday, July 26. LIVE UPDATES: Wiltshire Police attending incident in
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LIVE: Large police presence attend 'disorder' on main road near city centre
11:24am Police issue update Police have provided a new update on the incident Click here to read the full story
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Police called to city centre takeaway after person made threats to kill
A man in his 30s has been arrested after a hate crime incident in the early hours of Sunday, July 20 on New Canal. The incident took place shortly after 2am on Sunday, July 20 at Chick-O-Land. A man in his 30s from Warminster was arrested on
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'Weekend of woe' ahead as RAC issues warning to millions of drivers
Drivers have been warned to expect a 'weekend of woe' as millions of drivers hit the roads. The RAC has predicted that 13.8 million motorists in the UK will embark on leisure trips between Friday and Sunday. Under this estimation, this weekend
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Construction starts on eco-friendly housing project set to provide 198 homes
Construction has begun on Cala Homes' 17-hectare Knightwood Chase development in New Forest, Fordingbridge. The project is set to provide 198 homes, offering a selection of one to four bedrooms. An estimated 42 homes will be available via affordable
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The best GP receptionists in Salisbury revealed - is yours on the list?
The best GP receptionists in Salisbury have been revealed. The 2024 GP Patient Survey for NHS England has been released, and patients have rated their experiences of their local GP surgery across a range of criteria. Notably, patients had
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Stolen Covid memorial bench found damaged and broken into pieces
A bench that was stolen from Castle Hill Country Park has been found - but not in the condition it was left in. The bench, donated by Bishopdown Mask Makers in August 2020, was placed in Castle Hill Country Park, with a plaque which reads: “Donated
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'My life stopped the day my son died in fireball at explosives manufacturer'
The mother of a man who died in an explosion at work has said her life "stopped" on the day her son died. Piotr Zukowski, from Southampton, died after being caught in a fireball at a military explosives manufacturer. His mother, Elżbieta, said