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Plaque celebrating Fordingbridge's French connection restored
A plaque in commemoration of the twinning between Fordingbridge and Vimoutiers is to be restored. Fordingbridge Town Council has cleared away the undergrowth surrounding the Normandy Way plaque, leaving only a fresh coat of paint needed to make
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Platinum Skies Salisbury car show raises money for charity
Platinum Skies has hosted a fundraiser for Help for Heroes. The event, a vintage and classic car show, took place at the newly renovated Finch House in Salisbury. The show featured 12 vehicles from the 1930s to the 1970s, provided by The Three
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Traditional Japanese food on offer at new restaurant is a hit with customers
A JAPANESE restaurant in Salisbury city centre has enjoyed rave reviews since it welcomed its first customers last Friday. Mountain Spring is located at 2B Market Walk, which owner Shizhao Wang bought earlier this year. The unit was left vacant
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Ever fancied owning a pub? Here are six for sale now near Salisbury
HAVE you ever fancied yourself as a pub landlord? Now might be your chance. Here are the pubs that are listed for sale on Rightmove in the Salisbury area. The pubs are within five miles of the cathedral city and range in price from £250,000 to
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Church celebrates harvest with drama and activities for children
A Wiltshire church held a harvest celebration featuring a drama and activities for children. St Michael the Archangel Church in Mere marked the occasion on Sunday, October 6, with a performance titled Seeds of the Harvest. The drama depicted
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Car parking fees will increase from end of the year
Attempts to freeze or limit an increase in car parking charges across the New Forest have been defeated. Proposed amendments from both Liberal Democrat and independent councillors were not supported by the Conservative administration. The car
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Inspector admits he was 'professionally embarrassed' after second Novichok poisoning
A POLICE inspector who was duty inspector when Charlie Rowley and Dawn Sturgess were poisoned has admitted he felt 'professionally embarrassed' after the incident, the inquiry heard. Inspector Marcus Beresford Smith appeared at the Dawn Sturgess
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Paramedic recalls 'shock' after police 'dismissed' concerns of nerve agent poisoning
PARAMEDICS who responded to Charlie Rowley when he fell ill due to nerve agent poisoning said they were shocked by the police's 'dismissive' response. The Dawn Sturgess inquiry entered its final day in Salisbury on Friday, October 18, and has heard
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PICTURES: Shoppers explore the Rockbourne Fair and pick up Christmas goodies
THE Rockbourne Fair has closed at Salisbury Racecourse after three days of shopping and dining to raise money for the district hospital's Stars Appeal charity. Every year, the fair brings more than 100 independent boutiques to the venue, making
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Police investigate as thief takes bottles of wine worth £200 from Co-op shop
POLICE are investigating after an “unknown suspect” stole bottles of wine worth £200 from a Co-op shop in Amesbury. The suspect entered the store shortly after 4pm yesterday (Thursday, October 17) and picked up the bottles before leaving, having
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Father-of-three dies after motorbike crash on ‘dangerous’ road
A FATHER-OF-THREE died after a motorcycle crash on a ‘dangerous road’ in Ashley Heath. Ashley James Long, 32, was on his way to visit his girlfriend in Sturminster Newton when he was involved in a fatal crash. His mother, Linda Cannon, told
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Council confirms when Fisherton Street will re-open to two-way traffic
FISHERTON Street will re-open to two-way traffic this evening, Wiltshire Council has said. The council has announced that improvements to the road network and public spaces as part of the £3.2m Fisherton Gateway scheme are now “substantially complete
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Mum issues washing machine warning to parents after explosion
A mum is warning parents not to let their children 'watch' the washing machine - after her's 'exploded' and left her son dripping in blood. Amie McCarthy nearly collapsed when she turned her head to find her 15-month-old toddler covered in blood
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‘Unexpected licensing complication’ forces organisers to cancel fireworks night
ORGANISERS of a planned fireworks display at The Stones Hotel in High Post have blamed an “unexpected licensing complication” for its cancellation. The Rotary clubs of Wilton and Salisbury were due to host the event on November 3, with tickets
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Campaigners’ legal bid to stop Stonehenge tunnel would have failed, judges rule
CAMPAIGNERS bidding to stop a planned but now scrapped road near Stonehenge would have lost a legal bid over the proposals, the Court of Appeal has ruled. Save Stonehenge World Heritage Site (SSWHS) was appealing against a decision to refuse a
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Pop-up planetarium coming to Stonehenge in October half term
A pop-up planetarium is coming to Stonehenge this October half term. English Heritage has announced the special celestial experience at the historic site from Saturday, October 26, to Sunday, November 3. Visitors will be able to enjoy the planetarium
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Three talented young pianists to perform special concerts in Salisbury
Three talented young pianists from the Royal Academy of Music will perform in Salisbury. The concert, organised by Farley Music, will take place in the Medieval Hall on Saturday, October 26, featuring three concerts at 11.30am, 2.30pm, and 6.00pm