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Wiltshire Police Chief Constable, Catherine Roper

Wiltshire’s top cop welcomes ‘back to basics’ report on policing

WILTSHIRE’S top police officer has welcomed a new report which calls for officers in England and Wales to get…

The incident happened at the Lode Hill Site, near Downton. Picture: Google

Man due in court charged with firearms and drug offences

A MAN is due to appear in court today after being charged with possession of an imitation firearm and…

The weather warning is in place between 2pm and 10pm on Saturday. Picture: Met Office

Weather warning issued as thunderstorms and hail set to hit Somerset and Wiltshire

THUNDERSTORMS, heavy rain and hail are set to arrive in Somerset and Wiltshire at the weekend. A yellow weather warning…

The Ringwood Brewery site, in Christchurch Road, is set to close. Picture: Google

Landmark Ringwood Brewery to be sold, town premises to close

A FAMOUS Ringwood name is set to close premises in the town and be sold off. Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company…

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Trio charged after video of alleged digging out of fox for hounds emerged online

A TRIO arrested after a video allegedly showing a fox being unearthed and attacked by a pack of hounds…

Insp David Tippetts, inset, and some of the knives seized during the operation. Pictures: Wiltshire Police

More than 400 knives off the streets after Wiltshire Police operation

MORE than 400 knives have been taken off the streets of Wiltshire after a police initiative to tackle knife…

The survey wants to know how safe people feel in Salisbury. Picture: Google

How safe do you feel in Salisbury? Groups want to know…

HOW safe do you feel in Salisbury? That is the question being asked by Salisbury Soroptimists and Safer and Supportive…

Great Wishford celebrates ancient Oak Apple Day in the May sunshine

Great Wishford celebrates ancient Oak Apple Day in the May sunshine

Oak Apple Day was celebratd at Great Wishford on May 29th. On this day, the villagers proclaim their right…

That’s not knotweed: the great south west property market cover up

That’s not knotweed: the great south west property market cover up

The latest research, commissioned by Japanese Knotweed Specialists, part of the Grounds Care Group, has revealed that the majority…

UK workers spend the most time at home, according to new study

UK workers spend the most time at home, according to new study

UK workers spend less time in the office than any other country – and want to further reduce it,…