Royal Engineers trade Salisbury for the Severn in bridge visit
ROYAL Engineers training around the Salisbury Plain took a trip to the Severn Bridge to get an insight into…
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Weather warning issued for Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset on Thursday
ANOTHER weather warning has been issued, covering much of Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset. The Met Office is forecasting heavy rain…
Police hunt youths after fire causes £1,000 of damage at recreation ground
POLICE are hunting a gang of youths who caused £1,000-worth of damage at a recreation ground. The appeal comes after…
Greggs confirms Salisbury shopping centre store move
A POPULAR branch of Greggs in Salisbury is moving, the chain has confirmed. The budget bakery currently operates at 2…
‘He should die in prison’: Daughter of Fordingbridge murder victims speaks out
IN September 1986, Fordingbridge – and indeed the UK – were left shocked and horrified after the merciless killing…
Trailer, chipper and red diesel stolen from Winterslow farm buildings
A TRAILER, industrial chipper and around 300 litres of red diesel were stolen from farm buildings in Winterslow. Police said…
Salisbury Hospital footpath closed for three weeks
A FOOTPATH at Salisbury Hospital is being closed for three weeks. The path, between the Main Entrance and Sarum Entrance,…
New Greggs store planned for Salisbury shopping centre?
GREGGS has applied for permission to install signs for a new store in Salisbury. The budget bakery has submitted a…
Festive lantern parade lights up Fordingbridge for Christmas
FORDINGBRIDGE was lit up by lanterns for Christmas as part of a special event. More than 100 people, including children,…
Amesbury route to be closed for resurfacing work
AN Amesbury road will be closed for five nights next month (January). Porton Road will shut between the Salisbury Road…
Salisbury school set to admit boys for the first time in 300 years
A SALISBURY school is set to allow boys to join from September 2024 – the first time in 300…
Victoria Charleston to fight Salisbury seat for Lib Dems at next general election
A CHARITY chief executive and city council leader has been selected to try and win the Salisbury seat for…
Help find missing elves in Salisbury city centre – and raise money for charity
A DOZEN cheeky elves have gone missing in Salisbury – and residents are being urged to find them. The Stars…
Weather warning in place as heavy rain causes problems on the roads
A WEATHER warning remains in place across Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset today as heavy rain continues to batter the…
Sorting areas installed at Wiltshire recycling centres
SORTING areas have been set up at Wiltshire recycling centres as data showed more than a third of items…
Man killed in A303 crash near Thruxton
A MAN sadly died after a crash on the A303 yesterday (Friday). The incident, involving a car and a lorry,…
Salisbury hotel applies for extension to entrance and restaurant, new-look spa and solar panels
A SALISBURY hotel is hoping to extend the entrance, restaurant and boost the spa facilities under new plans. The
Royal award for Dorset’s Ancient Technology Centre “hidden gem”
A “HIDDEN gem” in Dorset got royal approval after winning an award from Princess Anne. The Ancient Technology Centre, at…
Charity-funded baby monitors at Salisbury Hospital earn praise from new mum
“HAVING the latest monitors to see how your baby is doing and hearing their heartbeat while you’re waiting for…
Wiltshire Police launches Christmas crackdown on drink and drug driving
‘DON’T risk it’ is the message being sent to revellers by Wiltshire Police during a Christmas Drink and Drug…
Plans for 11 flats in Salisbury city centre building revealed
A TOTAL of 11 new flats could be developed above retail premises in Salisbury city centre. A planning application submitted…