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  • Shed 'well alight' in Downton

    A SHED was "well alight" in the garden of a property on Moot Gardens in Downton this afternoon (Friday, January 11). Firefighters from Salisbury and Fordingbridge were called to the scene at about 1.35pm An additional crew from Salisbury was

  • IN YOUR VIEW: Scenes across Bishopstone

    Brenda Longhurst sent in this picture of a beautiful view across Bishopstone. Brenda said: “I was walking my dog Mollie across the fields early one frosty morning and what a view!”

  • Man dies after crash involving cement truck

    A MAN who sustained serious injuries has died three weeks after a crash involving a cement truck and car. The crash happened on the A360 north of Salisbury at about 10.20am on December 20, at the junction with Stoford and the Woodfords. The 47

  • Time is running out to apply for primary school places

    TIME is running out for parents to apply for school places for their children for September. The deadline for primary reception and junior school Year 3 places across Wiltshire is Tuesday, January 15. The application process needs to be made

  • Dog left 'scared and shaking' tied to tree near animal centre

    A DOG was “scared and shaking” after being found tied to a tree near an animal shelter. Bruce, a Dogue de Bordeaux cross rottweiler, was spotted by a member of the public who contacted the RSPCA after finding near the charity's Ashley Heath Animal

  • Christmas lights will stay in place to 'brighten up' city

    LIGHTS decorating Salisbury during the festive season will now be left in place until spring. Salisbury City Council has decided the lights in the market place and Guildhall Square will be left as they are to keep away post- Christmas blues and

  • Thieves strip £10,000 worth of lead from church roof

    A RECTOR in Damerham is looking to raise £10,000 after lead was stolen from the village church’s historic bell tower. Reverend Leslie Player said his “heart sank” when he discovered the lead had been stolen from St George’s Church: “This church

  • OPINION: NHS launches its long term plan

    LAST week, I had a very interesting meeting with Wessex Community Action. Salisbury has such a vibrant and diverse charity sector and I never fail to be impressed by the numbers of people willing to give unstintingly of their time and energy to do

  • Nearly 300 excess winter deaths recorded in Wiltshire

    HOUSEHOLDS in Wiltshire are being reminded to regularly visit vulnerable relatives, neighbours and friends after 270 excess winter deaths were recorded in Wiltshire during 2016/17, as well as 110 in Swindon. The warning comes as an even higher