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James May, inset, owns a half stake in The Royal Oak, Swallowcliffe. Picture: Ignitedfirestarter (James May)

Doggie menu on trial at James May co-owned pub near Salisbury

A PUB near Salisbury is trialling a dog-friendly menu – according to co-owner, James May. The Top Gear star recently…

Wiltshire Council has set a budget of around £490m for 2024/25

Council tax increase approved as part of Wiltshire budget plans

RESIDENTS are looking at a rise of 4.99% in Wiltshire Council’s share of council tax from April. The authority’s budget…

The underpass at the Castle Road Roundabout was flooded during heavy rain

Salisbury underpass floods during heavy rainfall

A PUMP tasked with dealing with flooding in a Salisbury underpass failed in recent heavy rain. Pedestrians in the city…

Wiltshire Police inspector sacked over “disgusting” misogynistic behaviour

A WILTSHIRE Police Inspector has been sacked over “disgusting” misogynistic behaviour. Andy Moreton, who was last posted to the Roads…

Work is already underway on construction of a tunnel near Stonehenge. Picture: National Highways

Campaigners lose High Court challenge to “pig-headed” Stonehenge tunnel plans

CAMPAIGNERS have lost a High Court challenge to “pig-headed” plans for a tunnel for the A303 near Stonehenge. After a…

General election polling: What’s predicted in YOUR area?

2024 is the year of elections. The UK is poised to head to the polls when the urge takes Rishi…

Award-winning lineup for adults and kids at Shaftesbury Book Festival

AWARD-winning writers will appear at the Shaftesbury Book Festival. The theme for this year’s event, taking place between March 15…

Books and buckets help raise £60,000 for Stars Appeal

BOOKS and buckets helped raise more than £60,000 for the Salisbury Hospital Stars Appeal last year. Volunteers in the Stars…

The break-in happened at the Laverstock and Ford Sports Club in Salisbury. Picture: Google

Tractor stolen after break in at Salisbury sports club

A TRACTOR and hedge strimmers were stolen after a Salisbury sports club was broken into. The theft happened at the…

Heavy rainfall is set to hit Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset over the weekend

Yellow weather warning for heavy rain in Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset

A WEATHER warning has been issued for heavy rain in Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset over the weekend. The Met Office…