A FORMER chief inspector of Wiltshire Police who demonstrated a "firm but fair" approach to law and order has died, aged 86. Leslie Cook was a Salisbury resident for the best part of 60 years, most of which was spent in West Harnham. He served
A PENSIONER with no driving licence has just been handed the keys to her first car - at the age of 89. Valerie Evill won Stars Appeal Christmas raffle grand prize - a brand new Kia Picanto. But Mrs Evill has never driven before and has no plans
A 26-YEAR-OLD who took his friend’s car without telling him has been jailed for a year after he crashed “spectacularly” in Bemerton Heath. Peter Pearce, who gave a care of address in Churchill Estate, Tisbury, was called a “menace on the roads”
JOB losses are looming as Wiltshire Police looks to save money by sharing services with a neighbouring force. Talks have begun with Avon and Somerset Police about forming a “strategic alliance” as both forces seek to drastically cut costs.
FORMULA 1 legend Murray Walker was the star guest at a buffet supper at the weekend which raised thousands of pounds for charity. The veteran broadcaster and commentator attended the event at Fordingbridge Town Hall to raise money for the Stars
A LORRY that became wedged under the railway bridge at the western end of Fisherton Street, Salisbury, has now been cleared. Police were called at 10am today and are now on the scene directing traffic as one lane remains open. They are advising
WESSEX Care has unveiled a multi-million pound project to revamp its care homes and modernise its services. Phase one of the estimated £12million work is due to start in April at Kimberley House on Tollgate Road. Salisbury. The family-run business
THRIVING racer Tony Bennett has been rewarded for an exultant season by being named in the top 100 race winners across the British Isles. The multi racing accolades for the Bishopstone driver was recognised in the Autosports Golden Helmet Award
TWO teenage footballers from Salisbury have been singled out by the elite England under-18 squad. Bishop Wordsworth’s Monty George and Mere Town’s Jordan Storey are part of the 16-man squad to represent the Three Lions. George, a goalkeeper
