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Detective constable who works on high-profile cases recognised for long service

A DETECTIVE constable who has worked on several high-profile cases in Salisbury has been recognised for his long service to Wiltshire Police. The force held its annual awards ceremony at The Corn Exchange in Devizes on Thursday, November 7 to celebrate

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Former Nelson Mandela bodyguard visits Ringwood School

RINGWOOD School welcomed a renowned speaker and former anti-apartheid activist last week.  Chris Lubbe visited the school on Friday, November 8 to give a “powerful and moving” presentation delivered to all year groups.  He shared his personal

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Cast announced for Christmas pantomime at Salisbury Playhouse

Wiltshire Creative has announced the cast and creative team for this year's festive pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, at Salisbury Playhouse. The writers, Plested, Brown & Wilsher, are returning to Salisbury for a third year after the success of last

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School remembers those who served with poignant service

Students and staff at a Ludgershall school gathered for its annual service of remembrance, creating a poignant moment. The Wellington Academy's service began with cadets parading through the foyer, proudly displaying the British flag and their

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Small rise in hospital staff absences caused by mental health since 2021

SALISBURY District Hospital has seen a small rise in the number of staff taking days off work due to their mental health since 2021, new research has found. In 2023/24, a total of 522 staff members working at the Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

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New Forest campsite crowned the best in the South East

A New Forest campsite has been crowned the best in the South East. Campsites.co.uk revealed the winners of its Camping and Glamping Awards 2024, which celebrate campsites, touring sites and glamping sites across the UK. The Roundhill Campsite

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Recap: Road near Stonehenge CLOSED with delays of 'at least an hour'

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WATCH: Moment elderly man ploughs through brick wall in serious crash

FOOTAGE shows the moment an elderly man crashed and ploughed into a brick wall and a woman suffered life-changing injuries. In April 2023 a Mercedes C-Class crashed into a car before ploughing through a brick wall on Horton Road. Located just

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Hundreds of pounds worth of cleaning products stolen from convenience store

TWO hundred pounds worth of cleaning products were stolen from a convenience store in Laverstock. On September 21, unknown suspects entered the One Stop in Barrington Road with a large bag. They filled the bag with household cleaning items to the

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It's over - Wilton Road traffic lights GONE following days of severe disruption

FOUR way temporary traffic lights on Wilton Road are now gone, it has been confirmed. Since Monday, November 11, Wilton and surrounding areas have been plagued by heavy traffic with some commuters reporting it had taken them more than an hour to

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Motorcyclist taken to hospital following two vehicle crash on A36

A MOTORCYCLIST has been taken to hospital following a crash on the A36. At around 3.30pm on November 14, police responded to an accident involving a motorbike and a car on Wilton Road. The motorcyclist sustained non-life-threatening injuries

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Police issue statement as they investigate dramatic two-car fire near school

POLICE are investigating a dramatic fire involving two parked cars on Laverstock Road that firefighters believe was started deliberately. The fire, which took place near Godolphin School, was reported to the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service

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Fly-tipper who dumped van-load of cardboard on the A303 slapped with court bill

A BUSINESSMAN has been fined for dumping his rubbish on the A303 near Winterbourne Stoke. Mohammed Hawkar, of Wicker Hill, Trowbridge, pleaded guilty to fly-tipping rubbish on the public highway at Swindon Magistrates' Court on Friday, November

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Golf club's longest serving member celebrates 100th birthday

HIGH Post Golf Club has celebrated the 100th birthday of its longest serving member. Margaret Thompson turned 100 in October, and celebrated with 50 friends from High Post Golf Club. She joined the club in 1970 and served as Lady Captain, remaining

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‘There's still so much to do’ – Tsunami survivor spends 20 years rebuilding Sri Lanka

NEARLY two decades have passed since a devastating tsunami struck Sri Lanka – but a survivor is continuing her mission to help communities rebuild. The natural disaster hit on Boxing Day 2004, killing more than 40,000 people and displacing hundreds

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Meet the two new councillors at Fordingbridge Town Council

Fordingbridge Town Council has welcomed two new members at its October general council meeting. Councillor Willard Balthazar has a background in art and PR and is keen to help promote and expand the unique profile of Fordingbridge in the local