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Leweston performing arts scholarships deadline fast approaching

SCHOLARSHIPS are available at Leweston School for budding actors and more – but get your applications in soon! The deadline…

Members of the Rockbourne Fair Committee present the donation to Stars Appeal President, the Earl of Pembroke, and Stars Appeal Hospital Ambassadors outside the Neonatal Unit at Salisbury District Hospital. Picture: Spencer Mulholland

2023 Rockbourne Fair raised more than £51,000 for Stars Appeal

THE 2023 Rockbourne Fair raised more than £50,000 for the Salisbury hospital Stars Appeal. Organisers of the event, which…

Cllr Richard Clewer, inset, has outlined the budget proposals at Wiltshire Council

Council tax rise of 4.99% proposed in Wiltshire budget

HOUSEHOLDS will pay an extra £1.65 per week in council tax to Wiltshire Council from April, it has been…

Suspected drugs were seized after a raid at a property in Pinewood Way, Bemerton Heath, Salisbury. Picture: Google

Armed police take part in Salisbury drugs raid

ARMED police were among officers who carried out a drugs warrant in Salisbury. Wiltshire Police said suspected class A, B…

Staff from Miles of Value in Fordingbridge. Picture: Helga Whatley/FB

Miles of Value in Fordingbridge closes after 30 years

A FORDINGBRIDGE shop has closed for the final time – after 30 years of providing shoppers with what they…

The mobile post office in Winterbourne.

Porton Post Office to close after postmaster resigns

PORTON will be left without a Post Office when the current counter shuts next month. From 5pm on February 8,…

The Verwood Choral Society meets at St Michael's each Monday night

New voices urged to join Verwood Choral Society

PEOPLE are being urged to put their voices to good use – and join a choir. The Verwood Choral Society…

Police are appealing for witnesses Picture: Salisbury Police

Wiltshire Police officer sacked over “unwanted, inappropriate and offensive” messages

A WILTSHIRE traffic cop has been sacked after sending “unwanted, inappropriate and offensive” messages to colleagues. PC Frank Katus, a…

The Oxfam shop in Catherine Street, Salisbury. Picture: Google

‘Dumb waiter’ plan to help charity shop staff move heavy stock around

A SALISBURY charity bookshop could soon get a lift to help staff move items around. A planning application has been…

The White Horse Inn, in Quidhampton, has been nominated for community asset status. Picture: Google

Quidhampton pub nominated for community asset status

A VILLAGE pub near Salisbury is being recommended for ‘community asset’ status. The White Horse Inn, in Lower Road, Quidhampton,…