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Sharon Rideout won the by-election by 162 votes Picture: Sharon Rideout

Labour largest party on council following by-election

LABOUR became the dominant party in Salisbury City Council last week following the election of Sharon Rideout. Ms Rideout, who…

John Glen retained his seat to continue his 14 year run as Salisbury MP Picture: John Glen

Conservatives remain dominant in Salisbury

JOHN Glen has been elected as the MP for Salisbury following last night’s election result. The conservative candidate received 17,110…

Cllr Alan Hagger is the new mayor of Amesbury. Picture: Amesbury Town Council

New Amesbury mayor outlines plans for the coming year

AMESBURY’S new mayor has vowed to create a “strong and united town council” and to capitalise on tourism opportunities. Town…

Dan and Fiona Brunton officially opened the new hall

Allington and Boscombe’s Brunton Memorial Hall officially unveiled

YEARS of planning and fundraising came to fruition as two Bourne Valley communities a new village hall officially opened. Allington…

Flood waters in the Ashley Road area, Salisbury

£1m investment to help prevent flooding in Wiltshire

A FURTHER £1 million will be invested into flood prevention around Wiltshire with plans to improve the drainage systems,…

Salisbury ‘pocket park’ and eco-friendly planters rolling out this week

NEW, sustainable plant displays – and a ‘pocket park’ – will be rolled out in Salisbury from…

Wiltshire PCC, Philip Wilkinson

Conservative Philip Wilkinson wins Wiltshire PCC election – with reduced majority

CONSERVATIVE Philip Wilkinson has been reelected as Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire – but with a much smaller…

How a young Keir Starmer defended Druid human rights at Stonehenge…

LABOUR leader Sir Keir Starmer was instrumental in religious freedom of expression at Stonehenge, a senior Druid remembers. Pagan priest…

The measures aim to address air pollution in Salisbury and across Wiltshire. Picture: Pixabay

Action to be taken over air pollution hotspots in Salisbury and beyond

NEW measures to combat poor air quality in Salisbury are set to be considered as part of a new…

New SEND school in Wiltshire could be open by autumn 2026

MORE school places for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will be available in Wiltshire after it…