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The fire service has warned people of the devastating consequences of having bonfires during the drought. Picture: DWFRS

Major incident declared by Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

A MAJOR incident has been declared by Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) due to the high number...

Dougal the cat with his owner Claire. Picture: Salisbury Police

Defenceless cat shot twice in Stapleford – police appeal for witnesses

A “DEFENCELESS” cat has been shot in Stapleford, police have said. Salisbury Police launched an appeal to find the culprits...

Goats are classed as livestock, so owners must comply with strict identification laws. Picture: RitaE from Pixabay

Police appeal to find owner of 20 escaped goats

POLICE have issued an appeal to find the owner of a number of goats which “may have escaped”. Amesbury Police...

Wessex Water issues its first hosepipe ban in 50 years. Picture: Pixabay

Hosepipe ban: Wessex Water issues first ban in 50 years

WESSEX water has issued its first hosepipe ban in 50 years following unprecedented hot, dry weather. The water board says...

Fire broke out on Lyburn Park Farm near the The Lamb Inn, Nomansland. Picture: Landford Parish Council

Fire breaks out on farm near Wiltshire country pub

A fire near a pub in Nomansland was started by a baling machine, fire fighters have confirmed. Crews from Dorset...

PCC Philip Wilkinson with Chief Constable Catherine Roper.

Wiltshire PCC calls for balanced approach to police reform

Wiltshire's Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson has called for a measured and evidence-led approach to police reform, stressing that...

Wiltshire Council County Hall in Trowbridge

Wessex ”ready and uniquely placed” for Mayoral Strategic Authority devolution

Leaders from across Wessex are welcoming the Government’s invitation to express an interest in establishing Mayoral Strategic Authority for the...

The council’s CCTV monitoring service is a team of volunteer operators who oversee the city’s CCTV and radio system. Picture: Salisbury City Council

Volunteer as CCTV operator to make ‘real difference to safety of Salisbury’

IF you’re the type of person who can think quickly and remain calm under pressure, you could play an important...

The Grimsdyke Goose Fair raised £16,000 for the Salisbury Hospice Charity. Picture: Keiron Yeo

Goose Fair crowds raise £16k for Salisbury Hospice Charity

CROWDS flocked to the Grimsdyke Goose Fair helping to raise thousands of pounds for charity earlier this month. The traditional...

Berwick St John Country Fair. Picture: Spencer Mulholland

Traditional country fair to raise vital funds for Salisbury Hospital

A TRADITIONAL country fair is offering families a fun day out next month, while raising vital funds for Salisbury Hospital’s...