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Thousands brave heat to pack out Chalke History Festival

HISTORY lovers braved soaring temperatures to flock to the Chalke History Festival with organisers saying attendance matched last year’s…

Ghost stories, comedy stars and premieres in Playhouse anniversary season

A CHILLING world premiere, household names from comedy and broadcasting and a packed programme celebrating 50 years of Salisbury…

Crackdown on core group sees drop in Amesbury ASB incidents

ANTI-social behaviour around Amesbury’s shops has fallen after police and partner agencies targeted a small group linked to intimidation…

Cash boost for community groups fighting crime in Wiltshire

COMMUNITY groups across Wiltshire are being offered the chance to secure up to £5,000 to fund projects that tackle…

Community votes Odstock Health & Fitness Centre as Gym of the Year

A FITNESS centrein Salisbury has been crowned Gym of the Year after winning a public vote organised by a…

Warning on illegal metal detecting as historic sites come under threat

POLICE in Wiltshire are warning metal detectorists that action will be taken against anyone caught illegally searching protected historic…

From garage startup to festival favourite: Brewery expands

AN INDEPENDENT craft brewery that started life in a garage is taking its business on the road this summer…

Poetry corner debuts at Stonehenge Solstice celebration

BEFORE dawn at this year’s Summer Solstice celebrations, a new tradition was born at Stonehenge as poets gathered for…

Classic car run set to raise £15k for Salisbury Hospital charity

MORE than 100 classic and modern cars took to the roads around Salisbury in support of the Stars Appeal…

Youngsters offered £1k grants to kick-start careers

YOUNG people across Wiltshire starting vocational courses or apprenticeships this September could be eligible for grants of up to…