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Union warns fire station closures in Wiltshire and Dorset will cost lives

THE UNION representing firefighters has slammed controversial proposals to close eight stations in Wiltshire and Dorset, warning communities will…

Fire chief speaks out as eight stations at risk of closure

DORSET and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning that mounting financial pressures could lead to the closure of…

Council forecasts £64 million shortfall for SEND provision in budget proposals

WILTSHIRE’S draft budget proposals would see £567 million spent on services, alongside a 2.99% council tax increase and an…

City businesses learn everyday benefits of AI

BUSINESSES in Salisbury have been getting to grips with AI tools such as ChatGPT during a recent workshop. The Make…

Community advice workshops will bust renewable energy myths

COMMUNITIES are being invited to help shape their own energy future as a new county-wide project explores how renewable…

Full House: Amesbury bingo raises over £1,100

MORE than £1,100 has been raised through the mayor of Amesbury’s charity appeal, with funds split between a rare…

Teen suffers facial injuries in early morning assault

POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an assault in Salisbury which left a young man with serious facial injuries. On…

Redevelopment will give Leaden Hall ‘new lease of life’, says Cathedral

SALISBURY Cathedral has responded to a petition opposing the redevelopment of Leaden Hall, stressing proposals aim to restore the…

New grant to transform wellbeing services for ambulance staff

SOUTH Western Ambulance Charity has secured a £200,000 grant to expand wellbeing support for ambulance staff. The funding is part…

Police catch hundreds of speeding drivers

POLICE recorded more than 1,000 speeding offences across the county last month when officers stepped up enforcement. Figures released by…