IN THIS WEEK'S SALISBURY JOURNAL:

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Thursday marks the start of the second national lockdown which is expected to end on December 2 - read the impact on businesses and the latest Covid-19 figures.

Liz Sirman has been elected as the new leader of Salisbury City Council’s Conservative Group.

A Durrington man has been jailed after making a “catastrophically stupid” decision to sell drugs to pay his rent after losing his job.

The first phase of the £18m River Park scheme to protect the city from flooding risks was given the go ahead.

Pictures: School's trip to the Nature Reserve at Coombe Bissett

And more!

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Fordingbridge retailers say the lockdown has come as a blow at a time when trading is expected to increase in the lead up to Christmas.

A section of “extremely dangerous” wall that was at risk of falling down has been removed.

Drivers are being reminded to be extra careful on the roads as November is “the deadliest month for livestock” in the New Forest.

IN THE VALE JOURNAL:

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Shaftesbury residents and business owners talk about the second lockdown impact, including a card retail charity. 

A town councillor has called for the High Street’s temporary pedestrianisation to be “removed completely” as it is “discrimination” against blue badge holders.

The decision to change parking charges in car parks across Dorset, including sites in Shaftesbury, Gillingham, Sturminster Newton and Sherborne, has been met with backlash from town councillors.

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