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  • Break-in at charity shop

    RAIDERS smashed their way into a charity shop and stole money raised to provide care for terminally ill people. The burglars smashed their way into the Marie Curie Cancer Care charity shop in West Moors on Monday, April 8 with a paving slab and

  • Police appeal after distraction burglaries

    A SPATE of distraction burglaries in Godshill and Fordingbidge has prompted police to issue a warning to residents to remain vigilant. Two elderly residents have had cash stolen from their homes this month and police are urging people to call the

  • Youth football roundup

    SALISBURY City under-18s beat Sway Youth 3-1 thanks to a first-half penalty from Peter Fletcher and two goals after the break from Ryan Tarr and Sammy Miller. The under-11s won 5-3 against Winchester Black, despite finding themselves 2-0 down after

  • New shop for nursing home residents

    A NEW shop for the residents of Bickerley Green Nursing Home in Ringwood is one step closer to completion, thanks to a cash boost from Sainsbury’s. The supermarket has presented £200 from its community grant scheme to finish the residential home

  • Body in river believed to be missing woman

    A BODY found in the River Avon is believed to be that of missing woman Diane Markin. Police were called to the river in Churchill Gardens at noon today after a member of the public saw the body in the water. Ms Markin, 68, of Crane Bridge Road

  • White becomes a permanent white with new contract deal

    TOP scorer Jamie White has signed a new contract which will see him stay at Salisbury City until the end of the 2014-2015 campaign. The prolific marksman is the club’s leading scorer in Conference South, having netted 23 goals since he joined the

  • Body found in Salisbury river

    A BODY has been pulled out of the river at New Bridge Road in Salisbury. Wiltshire Police officers have been at the scene since 12.04pm dealing with the incident, no identification has been carried out yet. Traffic is moving slowly in the area

  • Brave Grigg pipped in semi-final fight

    AMATEUR boxing county champion Adam Grigg came agonisingly close to booking his place in the 2013 ABAE Elite Championships Final on Saturday. The 27-year-old from Salisbury put in a valiant effort against red-hot favourite Sam McNess (Repton) in

  • Look out for your neighbours

    PEOPLE are being urged to look out for elderly neighbours in order to help protect them from rogue traders. The Safer New Forest Partnership is urging residents to report doorstep sales people who use bullying tactics to get residents to sign on

  • Increasing concern for missing woman

    POLICE are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a woman from Salisbury who has been missing since Tuesday. Diane Markin, 68, was last seen at her home on Tuesday lunchtime and did not attend an arranged appointment yesterday morning

  • Major new sculpture exhibition at cathedral

    THOUSANDS of people are expected to take the opportunity to see a major new sculpture exhibition at Salisbury Cathedral. Messenger of the Spirit, by Helaine Blumenfeld, opens today and runs for five months. It brings together 20 pieces created

  • Family pays tribute to loving mother

    THE family of a woman stabbed to death in Amesbury have paid tribute to “an extremely loving” daughter, mother and grandmother who “absolutely doted” on her family. Deborah Simister was discovered on Monday evening at her home in Maple Way with