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‘Persistent’ beggar fined and handed community behaviour order

A MAN from Amesbury has been handed a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) after being convicted of persistent begging…

Partnership has saved rough sleepers from life-or-death situation, says charity

A HOMELESSNESS charity says emergency winter measures have helped dozens of rough sleepers off the streets during recent spells…

Young people across the county cast their votes

YOUNG people across the county have cast their votes in this year’s Wiltshire Council Youth Elections, choosing representatives to…

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…

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…