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  • A Walk Up the Downs

    When today's showers finally stopped, I had a lovely walk up Laverstock Down and Cockey Down. Sometimes when I walk up the Downs, I do so fairly quickly, emphasizing the cardio aspect of the uphill walk. Today I appreciated the cardio

  • Bus brainwave helps rail commuters

    PARK AND RIDE buses are coming to the rescue of people from the Till and Wylye Valley who need to commute to London by train. Cllr Ian West approached Wiltshire Council after receiving complaints from residents who had problems parking at Salisbury station

  • Latest crime figures for Wiltshire

    THE number of sex offences and violent crimes being reported in Wiltshire has risen but the county is still one of the safest in which to live, according to new figures released this week. The national crime figures revealed Wiltshire Police has the

  • Man killed by train while trying to rescue dog

    A PENSIONER was killed by a train as he tried to retrieve his dog from a railway line. Retired estate agent Michael Hardy, 71, was hit by a train at a level crossing near Codford railway station shortly after 2pm on Wednesday. Mr Hardy

  • Police appeal after motorbike theft

    POLICE are appealing for witnesses following the theft of a motorbike in Tidworth. The bike was parked at Tidworth Service Station, St Andrews Road on June 18, when it was stolen at some time between midnight and. It is believed it was free-wheeled

  • Fire destroys village pub

    SEVENTEEN people had to be evacuated in the early hours of this morning after a raging fire destroyed half of a village pub and hotel. A fire broke out at the Beckford Arms in Fonthill Gifford just before 2am this morning when a resident raised

  • Beautiful country living at Farley

    For the discerning buyer looking for a modern house in a peaceful rural village setting, but within easy reach of City attractions and transport links – Ashwood Cottage could be for you. Whether for a family, professional couple or anyone retiring