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High Sheriff hails ‘incredible’ Bobby Van team after shadowing visits

WILTSHIRE’S High Sheriff has spoken of the remarkable difference a simple home visit can make after spending three days…

Charities, schools and attractions close as extreme heat grips Wiltshire

SCHOOLS, businesses and visitor attractions across Wiltshire are changing opening hours and, in some cases, closing altogether as a…

Passengers urged to travel only if essential in heatwave

RAIL passengers across Wiltshire and the South West are being urged to travel only if essential this week as…

Drinking water regularly, creating a cool through draft at night, and not cooking hot meals are among the tips for staying cool

Top tips for staying cool as temperatures in Wiltshire could hit 40C

WITH temperatures rising to around 40C across Dorset and across the south west this week, we are all battling…

Wanted man found hiding in cupboard as police tackle busy few days

POLICE in Ringwood have revealed details of a busy few days that saw officers arrest a suspected drink-driver, track…

Sleeping in fear: Charity highlights growing hidden homelessness crisis

A HOMELESSNESS charity is appealing for public support as growing numbers of people face sleeping rough, sofa surfing or…

From pew to pillow: stay overnight in historic church

A TINY church overlooking the River Till is offering visitors a chance to do something truly out of the…

Creatives sought to help shape £20m future for Bemerton

ARTISTS, filmmakers, writers and creatives are being invited to help capture the voice of Salisbury Bemerton residents as a…

Bins must be out earlier as heatwave hits Wiltshire

HOUSEHOLDS are being asked to ensure their bins are placed out for collection before 6am on their scheduled collection…

Shoppers urged to beat the heat at Salisbury Market

VISITORS to Salisbury Charter Market are being urged to shop early as traders prepare for soaring temperatures…