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Activity tracker watches can monitor heart rate, steps and more

Borrow an activity tracker watch from the library to boost your health

PEOPLE can borrow watches that monitor their physical activity – including steps, heart rate and sleep quality – from…

Dorset Police are keen to trace these people in connection with the incident at Flameburst fireworks at Verwood. Picture: Dorset Police

CCTV appeal after Man in 70s assaulted at Verwood fireworks display

TWO men – including one in his 70s – were assaulted at a fireworks display in Verwood after a…

Westbury man Daniel Thomas, 33, has been jailed. Picture: Wiltshire Police

Wiltshire man jailed after “sexually communicating” with girl, 13

A MAN has been jailed after “sexually communicating” with a 13-year-old girl – in breach of a court order…

The Two Bridges Care Group held an extraordinary meeting

Transport group in dire need of drivers and coordinators

A VOLUNTARY group that provides transport to medical appointments for those without transport is struggling to recruit volunteer drivers…

Consultant Jeremy Yarrow has issued safety warnings ahead of fireworks weekend

NHS issues warning over bonfire burns over fireworks weekend

SCORES of people each year require treatment for burns due to fireworks incidents in the south west – and…

Kerri Mansfield JP with some of the new robots at Blandford Camp. Picture: Royal Signals Museum

Robots invade Blandford Camp – but for educational reasons!

ROBOTS have invaded Blandford – but only for sound educational reasons. The Royal Signals Museum, at Blandford Camp, has purchased…

The A358 at Donyatt is closed due to flooding. Picture: Travel Somerset

Storm Ciarán: Roads and schools closed as Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset battered

A DRIVER was rescued from a vehicle stuck in flood water in the Marston Magna area as Storm Ciarán…

Pat Mullins presenting the first president, Stanley Beard, with his Badge of Office, which was donated by Rotary, in 1983

Probus Club of Salisbury celebrates 40th anniversary

THE Probus Club of Salisbury is marking four decades of bringing retired people together. This year is the 40th anniversary…

Weather warnings are in place for the south of England, including Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire and Hampshire

Weather warnings in place as Storm Ciarán set to bring floods to Wiltshire and beyond

FLOOD warnings are in place for much of the Dorset coast – as well as much of Somerset, Wiltshire…

The premises, formerly Rosie's Barber Shop, in Bulford Road, Durrington. Picture: Google

House plan for former barber shop in Durrington

A FORMER Salisbury barber shop could be developed into a house. A planning application has been submitted to Wiltshire Council…