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  • Family raise awareness of rare genetic disorder

    A TIDWORTH couple say their lives were “turned upside down” after their sons were diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder. Carly and Aubrey Burton’s sons Kian and Isaac both have Zellweger Syndrome, which is an hereditary, recessive disorder. One in 50,000

  • VIDEO: Barn fire destroys tractor in six-hour blaze

    A FIRE has been raging since midday at a barn in Barford St Martin. Crews from Wilton, Salisbury, Andover and Fordingbridge were called to the barn on Wilton Road at 11.50am, and several are still in attendance. The eight-bay dutch barn was

  • Protest over council housing plans doubles journey times

    PROTESTERS caused delays which doubled the journey time between Wilton and Harnham to get Wiltshire Council to "sit up and take notice" of their concerns. Residents from Harnham and Netherhampton held a drive-by protest between 7.30am and 9am on

  • Bonfire blaze near Godshill

    FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze involving a bonfire near Godshill. Fire crews from Fordingbridge and Ringwood were called to Castle Hill in Godshill Wood just before 12.30pm on Monday after reports of smoke being seen in the area. The incident was dealt

  • Woman's lost handbag lie 'abusing the trust' of shoppers

    A WOMAN asking for money to help her get home is "abusing the trust" of visitors to the city centre. The woman has been reported as stopping shoppers and telling them she has lost her handbag, and needs money to get home. She then tells them

  • Drunk aimed kick at PC's groin as night out ended in arrest

    A DRUNK man who kicked a police officer said he did so because his glasses had been knocked off and he “felt panicked”. Kim Rogerson of Wyndham Road in Salisbury admitted being drunk and disorderly in a public place and assaulting a constable at

  • IN PICTURES: Crowds braved the rain to enjoy Mere Carnival

    HUNDREDS braved the rain and lined the streets to marvel in the spectacular costumes during Mere Carnival. The carnival on Saturday, which included processions in the afternoon and evening, drew bumper crowds with hundreds of people, young and

  • Family fun at launch of art programme

    AN afternoon of family festivities will take place to celebrate the launch of a public art programme in Amesbury. The programme, as part of the Kings Gate housing development, has so far focused on people’s relationship to heritage landscapes around them

  • Builder wins national award

    A DURRINGTON builder has scooped a national award in recognition of his outstanding work and compassionate attitude. Donald Capewell of Donald Capewell General Builders was awarded the Heavenly Builder award at the Master Builder Awards 2017 hosted

  • IN PICTURES: Salisbury Arts Centre's Family Fiesta

    SALISBURY Arts Centre's Family Fiesta made a splash at the weekend with a variety of sea-themed activities. The event on Saturday featured a variety of free performances, tours and workshops, from pottery and animation, circus skills and cake decorating