Grill police chief in social media livestream
RESIDENTS are being invited to put their questions directly to the county’s most senior police officers during a live…
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Town council appeal after repeated fly-tipping at allotments
AMESBURY Town Council has appealed for information after another pile of waste was dumped at the town’s allotments in…
‘Fast-moving water extremely powerful’, police warn
MOTORISTS have been urged to take extra care on flooded roads after concerns were raised about vehicles creating damaging…
Have your say: fire service launches meetings on station closures
THE fire service has announced a series of public meetings in towns and villages affected by controversial proposals to…
Cathedral gets ready for busy Easter with host of events
SALISBURY Cathedral is gearing up for the busiest and most significant season in the Christian calendar, with a series…
Council welcomes government write-off of SEND debt
WILTSHIRE Council has welcomed what it describes as ‘a major breakthrough’ in the long-running funding crisis surrounding children with…
Former resident artist returns to Salisbury studio
SALISBURY’S Fisherton Mill will host a solo exhibition by one of its own artists, Annmarie Thomas, from March 14…
Salvation Army Youth Band will perform ‘thank you’ concert in city
THE sound of brass and youthful enthusiasm will fill Salt Lane next month as the Southern Area Salvation Army…
Hospital bookshop and bucket collections pull in £71,000
VOLUNTEERS supporting Salisbury Hospital’s Charity are celebrating after raising more than £71,000 through the Stars Appeal bookshop and bucket…
Faecal pollution concerns raised at proposed bathing site
PLANS to secure official bathing water status for a stretch of river in Salisbury have been brought into focus…
New platform will help roll out broadband where it’s needed, says council
RESIDENTS are being urged to help shape the county’s digital future through a new online platform aimed at improving…
‘Respond to consultation’, says MP ‘appalled’ at plans to close fire stations
SOUTH WEST Wiltshire MP Andrew Murrison has said he is “appalled” by proposals that could see Mere Fire Station…
More than 2,500 potholes repaired since start of the year
MORE than 2,700 potholes have already been repaired across Wiltshire this year, as crews battle the impact of weeks…
Ringwood bank to close as Lloyds reveals raft of branch cuts
A RINGWOOD bank is set to close amid a raft of branches being axed by Lloyds. The chain has announced…
New urban micro-forest brings wildlife and green space to city
SALISBURY has planted its first urban micro-forest, creating a vibrant new green space at Fisherton Meadows. The initiative, led by…
Police act to protect vulnerable tenant from exploitation
AMESBURY Police have safeguarded a woman after reports of suspected “cuckooing” at her home in the town. Officers were called…
Tree of Lights donation shines for Amesbury Men’s Shed
A GROUP supporting men’s wellbeing in Amesbury has been given a £250 boost thanks to an annual townwide initiative. Mayor…
Food, crafts and fun: New market arrives in Wilton
AN EXCITING new community market is set to launch in Wilton next month, bringing a mix of food, craft…
Salisbury homecare provider to create 130 new jobs
A SALISBURY-based homecare provider is set to recruit 130 new care professionals over the next 12 months as it…
A stable ending: Bertie the pony is back home
A PONY believed to have been stolen from a field in Semley has been safely returned. Bertie, who had recently…
Council issues warning as flood risks remain in place
WILTSHIRE Council is urging residents in the south of the county to review their flood risk and take immediate…