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MP becomes cardiac arrest campaigner
Dr Andrew Murrison MP has joined a campaign aiming to put defibrillators in every school by 2020. Signing up to become a Defibrillator Champion for South West Wiltshire, the constituency’s MP, himself a medical practitioner, said: “I was pleased to meet Mark King at...
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Take father to market
The regular Shaftesbury Cobbles Market in the High Street on the third Sunday of each month has a Father’s Day Special on Sunday, June 17. The High Street is shut to traffic for the day and creates a great family day out next to the famous Gold Hill. A Craft Fair is...
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City businesses given a boost
The government has so far paid out more than £250,000 to save 38 businesses badly affected by the alleged poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal in Salisbury on March 4. A huge chunk of the hand-out is likely to have gone to pay staff wages at businesses, in a...
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Council supports plans for urban extension
Warminster Town council’s Planning Advisory Committee will not object to the West Warminster Urban Extension, and the Bugley Barton Farm development. At its meeting on May 21, Cllr Nicklin, chairman of the Spatial Planning Review Working Group (SPRWG), advised...
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The RAF 100 event
The RAF 100 event at Boscombe Down Aviation Collection (BDAC), Old Sarum, this Saturday, May 26, has open cockpits, various exhibitions and airworthy vintage aircraft from Chipmunks, Bulldogs to Westland helicopters, subject to weather conditions. In the hangars, a...
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Tumble dryer sets house on fire
Firefighters were called to a mid-terraced property in Windsor Mews, Durrington, at 11am on May 22, and found a well-developed fire on the ground floor spreading to the first floor. Crews from Amesbury and Salisbury, supported by an aerial ladder platform from...
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Insider’s Area Board meeting diary
At the Area Board meeting on May 17 in Salisbury City Hall, it was reported that the city is recovering: no more reports of illness due to poison gas, and everything’s gradually getting back to normal apart from the few cordoned off areas, Maltings and the Mill pub....
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County knocked out
Wiltshire were eliminated from the Unicorns 50 over Knock Out Trophy, losing to Devon at Sidmouth on Sunday by 56 runs. Devon won the toss and made first use of a good batting surface, scoring 281 for six wickets in their 50 overs. The innings was dominated by the...
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Is it 101 or 999?
‘Who You Gonna Call’ is Wiltshire Police's campaign launched this week to raise awareness of proper use of 101 and 999 lines. During the summer months, the Crime and Communication Centre takes more calls to 101 and 999, most for genuine emergencies or police...
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New arts combine launched
Wiltshire Creative – the new organisation embracing Salisbury Arts Centre, Salisbury International Arts Festival and Salisbury Playhouse has released its first season of programming for 2018/19, claiming it marks “a landmark moment for the arts in Salisbury and the...
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Eco school wins another accolade
Pembroke Park Primary School, Salisbury, have just achieved their first green flag for Eco-Schools with support from the Vegetarian Society funding. Last year, the school was the first in Wiltshire to become a recognised Forest School provider by the Forest School...
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Two arrested after chase through city
Two people were arrested yesterday following a chase through Salisbury. At about 5.30pm, a Ford Fiesta reported stolen from Hampshire was spotted on the A30 heading into Salisbury. Police attempted to stop the vehicle on St Mark’s roundabout, but failed and a pursuit...
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MP becomes cardiac arrest campaigner
Dr Andrew Murrison MP has joined a campaign aiming to put defibrillators in every school by 2020. Signing up to become a Defibrillator Champion for South West Wiltshire, the constituency’s MP, himself a medical practitioner, said: “I was pleased to meet Mark King at...
read more
Take father to market
The regular Shaftesbury Cobbles Market in the High Street on the third Sunday of each month has a Father’s Day Special on Sunday, June 17. The High Street is shut to traffic for the day and creates a great family day out next to the famous Gold Hill. A Craft Fair is...
read more
City businesses given a boost
The government has so far paid out more than £250,000 to save 38 businesses badly affected by the alleged poisoning of Sergei and Yulia Skripal in Salisbury on March 4. A huge chunk of the hand-out is likely to have gone to pay staff wages at businesses, in a...
read more
Council supports plans for urban extension
Warminster Town council’s Planning Advisory Committee will not object to the West Warminster Urban Extension, and the Bugley Barton Farm development. At its meeting on May 21, Cllr Nicklin, chairman of the Spatial Planning Review Working Group (SPRWG), advised...
read more
The RAF 100 event
The RAF 100 event at Boscombe Down Aviation Collection (BDAC), Old Sarum, this Saturday, May 26, has open cockpits, various exhibitions and airworthy vintage aircraft from Chipmunks, Bulldogs to Westland helicopters, subject to weather conditions. In the hangars, a...
read more
Tumble dryer sets house on fire
Firefighters were called to a mid-terraced property in Windsor Mews, Durrington, at 11am on May 22, and found a well-developed fire on the ground floor spreading to the first floor. Crews from Amesbury and Salisbury, supported by an aerial ladder platform from...
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Records Wanted
Vinyl records wanted 1950’s to 80’s Lps and 45’s
Cash paid, private collector
phone Graham 01425 291271
Musical equipment
Yamaha PSR8000, flight case, stand, Elka pedals, Behringer amp, vol and sus pedals, mics, digital echoes, boom stand, drum stool .
£400
01722744961
Sofa bed
Medium size matching chair and footstool,
rust colour 2 years old, cover changed to grey
accept £500 01980761044
Sony Micro Hi-Fi system
DAB radio settings with pre-set options, CD section takes 3 music discs for continuous play, tape section enabling playing of cassette music etc, timer settings, remote/manual control
in excellent condition,
£50 ono
01722742310
Mountain bike
Large size for male or female
£60
07807917944
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Waiting Staff
We are looking for Waiting Staff for events based in Shaftesbury and Sixpenny Handley during the summer Due to event locations you will need your own transport. Pay rate £8.50 per hour Duties: Assist with setting up the venue Greet guests with trays of champagne and...
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We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a IT Systems Development & Support Officer to join our fun and fast paced office. Whilst some travel to other offices will be required, the role is based mainly from our Salisbury head office and covers two main areas. IT...
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We are looking for a temporary cleaner for holiday cover. You will be responsible for Cleaning commercial buildings in Salisbury. Cover days: Tuesday May 29 - Thursday June 7 3 hours in the morning and 2 - 5 in the evening Tuesday June 19 – Tuesday June 26 3 hours...
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We are looking for Event Stewards for various events from the end of April until October. Responsibilities: Manning a gate or a door that only certain people can enter. Checking Badges into certain areas. Giving out leaflets. Keeping stands clear of glass bottles....
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Required for position of Showroom Sales person at our showroom in Salisbury. Selling contemporary and traditional kitchens from one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and quality bathrooms requires a good understanding of the products and in turn matching these up with...
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We are looking for Waiting Staff for events based in Shaftesbury and Sixpenny Handley during the summer Due to event locations you will need your own transport. Pay rate £8.50 per hour Duties: Assist with setting up the venue Greet guests with trays of champagne and...
read moreIT Systems Development & Support Officer
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a IT Systems Development & Support Officer to join our fun and fast paced office. Whilst some travel to other offices will be required, the role is based mainly from our Salisbury head office and covers two main areas. IT...
read moreFinance Administrator
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read moreTemporary Cleaner
We are looking for a temporary cleaner for holiday cover. You will be responsible for Cleaning commercial buildings in Salisbury. Cover days: Tuesday May 29 - Thursday June 7 3 hours in the morning and 2 - 5 in the evening Tuesday June 19 – Tuesday June 26 3 hours...
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Town Council’s youngest Mayor elected.
At just 23, Piers Brown is Shaftesbury Town Council’s youngest-ever Chairman of the Council and Town Mayor. He was elected unanimously at the council’s annual meeting on May 1. Cllr Brown as been a town councillor for 2 ½ years and has chaired the Planning and...
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Catering assistant fired for frothy cup
A young catering assistant at Stonehenge has been fired for undercharging for a frothy cup of coffee at the £27 million visitor centre run by English Heritage. Dan Thomas, from Amesbury, noticed a cup of coffee he was about to sell to a customer ‘was half-full of...
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Man arrested after indecent exposure
A man has been arrested in connection with an incident at a car park off Friary Lane, Salisbury, at about 3pm on Tuesday, March 27. He was allegedly seen indecently exposing himself sitting in a blue/purple Vauxhall Astra convertible. A 28-year-old man from the...
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Salisbury saluted
I visited Salisbury today with my two sons and mum. We were watching the Easter parade as my son wanted to listen to the music (he has CP and is on the autism spectrum). He had a major meltdown resulting in a lot of crying and screaming, biting and punching. The...
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Fisherton Street welcomes Retro warehouse
Joe Henry is the founder of Fisherton Warehouse which recently opened its’ doors to customers three months ago. Fisherton Warehouse offers one off, eclectic pieces and timeless classics including; 50’s vintage garments, retro technology, records and many more...
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Tallest living Christmas tree lights up Wilton
Wilton welcomed the festive season with the annual Christmas light switch-on which took place in the market square. Cllr Peter Edge had the important job of switching on the lights, followed by the childrens nativity play and Christmas carols by Wilton Christian...
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New chapter for Wilton’s historic almshouses
Almshouses belonging to a medieval hospital charity dating back to the 1400s have been transferred to one of the biggest almshouse charities in the country. The Hospital of St Mary Magdalene, Wilton, existed in 1420 with close links to Wilton Abbey, as an education...
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Police target drink and drug drivers
Dorset Police is running the annual Christmas drink and drug driving campaign from today, Friday, December 1 to Monday, January 1. Roads Policing and No Excuse teams are holding a launch event today, Friday, December 1, on Poole High Street between 10am and 2pm, with...
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Clock turned back for dotty plot
By Fanny Charles Enter Salisbury Playhouse’s main auditorium and you are greeted by a two-story crumbling house, overshadowed by railway signals. As the lights drop and the set slowly revolves, a pitch-perfect dowdily 1950s house is revealed – dainty knick-knacks,...
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Valley News Visit Wilton feature 2017
For November 2017, Valley News has created a 'Visit Wilton' feature, which includes a wide variety of the brilliant shops and services that Wilton has to offer. The feature can be viewed here. Inside the feature are adverts and editorials from: Monty and Mabel's cafe...
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From the Editor – October 2017
By David Parker Government pressure on local authorities to build more houses seems to be imposing planning regulations and over-riding planning law. Housing estates are being imposed on areas but the numbers of houses to be built cannot match local facilities and...
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Valley News Wedding Feature 2017
Valley News' November edition is now out, and inside you'll find our four-page Weddings Feature - filled to the brim with all the best local companies who will make your big day better than you can ever have imagined. Click here to download the feature. You'll find...
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First Time Hill Climb
By Geoff Ballett If you have hung up your motorcycle leathers and don't fancy riding on the road any more then try Hill Climbing. Its a great way to have fun at speed without all the road traffic. After many years of riding on the road I gave this sport a go. I...
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From the editor – September
By David Parker In the Valley News office, we are often asked about alleged money-wasting or services not provided, and about how Wiltshire council came up with the slogan 'Where everybody matters'. To be sure, whoever dreamed up the slogan must have meant well but......
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Monty and Mabel’s after dark
Monty and Mabel’s, the dog-friendly café in Wilton which opened in April 2017, has launched a gin and cocktail bar, open every Friday and Saturday evening. Owner Corinne Roberts had the idea for a new evening destination early in 2017 and applied for a permit to sell...
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Town Council’s youngest Mayor elected.
At just 23, Piers Brown is Shaftesbury Town Council’s youngest-ever Chairman of the Council and Town Mayor. He was elected unanimously at the council’s annual meeting on May 1. Cllr Brown as been a town councillor for 2 ½ years and has chaired the Planning and...
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Catering assistant fired for frothy cup
A young catering assistant at Stonehenge has been fired for undercharging for a frothy cup of coffee at the £27 million visitor centre run by English Heritage. Dan Thomas, from Amesbury, noticed a cup of coffee he was about to sell to a customer ‘was half-full of...
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Man arrested after indecent exposure
A man has been arrested in connection with an incident at a car park off Friary Lane, Salisbury, at about 3pm on Tuesday, March 27. He was allegedly seen indecently exposing himself sitting in a blue/purple Vauxhall Astra convertible. A 28-year-old man from the...
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Salisbury saluted
I visited Salisbury today with my two sons and mum. We were watching the Easter parade as my son wanted to listen to the music (he has CP and is on the autism spectrum). He had a major meltdown resulting in a lot of crying and screaming, biting and punching. The...
read more
Fisherton Street welcomes Retro warehouse
Joe Henry is the founder of Fisherton Warehouse which recently opened its’ doors to customers three months ago. Fisherton Warehouse offers one off, eclectic pieces and timeless classics including; 50’s vintage garments, retro technology, records and many more...
read more
Tallest living Christmas tree lights up Wilton
Wilton welcomed the festive season with the annual Christmas light switch-on which took place in the market square. Cllr Peter Edge had the important job of switching on the lights, followed by the childrens nativity play and Christmas carols by Wilton Christian...
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