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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,…

South Dorset MP Richard Drax voted against the Government on Sir Bill Cash's amendment

Dorset MP rebels in Rwanda Bill amendment vote in the Commons

ONE Dorset MP rebelled against the Government in a vote on the Safety of Rwanda Bill last night (January…

Salisbury Reds has chosen the Stars Appeal as its good cause for 2024 and 2025

Salisbury Reds bus firm backing Stars Appeal for 2024 and 2025

THE Stars Appeal – the Salisbury District Hospital Charity – has rolled into 2024 with good news from a…

Get your entries in for Verwood Spring Show

GARDENERS are being urged to enter a competition next month. The Verwood & District Horticultural Society’s (VDHS) Spring Show is…