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25,000 people attended Stonehenge for the summer solstice this year Picture: English Heritage

Thousands gather at Stonehenge for summer solstice celebrations

THOUSANDS of people descended on Stonehenge at the weekend to welcome in the longest day of the year. 25,000 revellers…

Court date for group of camouflaged men after reports of night poaching near Amesbury

FIVE men wearing camouflage are set to appear in court following reports of night poaching. A group of camouflaged men…

“Staggering” gap in educational funding in Wiltshire prompts calls for review

A MAJOR gap in funding for pupils in Wiltshire has been revealed – and school leaders are calling on…

The horse was rescued within three hours Picture: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service

Horse rescued from muddy bog in New Forest village

A HORSE that sank into a bog in a New Forest village had a lucky escape thanks to the…

Fayre on the Square will return to Salisbury this summer

Fayre on the Square returns to Salisbury this summer

FAYRE on the Square will return to Salisbury this summer – featuring a host of games, food and drink,…

Police are keen to trace Glen Dolan, from Salisbury, after a serious assault. Picture: Wiltshire Police

Police hunting Salisbury man after “serious assault” on woman

POLICE are tracing Glen Dolan in connection with a “serious assault” on a woman. Officers said he “is wanted in…

Resident Joan Coundley was allowed to be the skipper Picture: Barchester Healthcare

Residents enjoy sunny boat trip on the Solent

CARE home residents in Landford made the most of the beautiful weather by getting out on the Solent. The Cedars…

How to spot signs of dementia in your loved ones

A CARE expert at a Salisbury care home has revealed five lesser-known signs that a loved one could have…

Salisbury Racecourse has some of the cheapest burgers at a UK racecourse

A SURVEY has found that Salisbury Racecourse offers one of the UK’s top 10 cheapest burgers at a racecourse. The…

Appeal to look out for the homeless during heatwave

AS a heatwave hits Wiltshire, charity Alabaré is asking more people to spare a thought for the homeless. Temperatures are…