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Mayor responds to Civic Society
In response to Shaftesbury Civic Society’s criticism of the sale of the cattle market site without public consultation, the town’s Mayor Cllr John Lewer said: “The sale of the cattle market should spell positive outcomes for Shaftesbury, including providing more...
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Crash victim identified
The victim of a fatal collision near Newton Toney on the A338 on Sunday, April 22 has been identified as Kevin McGarvey, 35, from Thame, Oxfordshire. In the accident, a Suzuki 600 motorbike collided with a blue Fiat Punto travelling in the same direction. The Fiat...
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Local brewery on Taiphoon Alert
Winning Bronze in the 2018 ‘Free From Food Awards’ with their gluten free, Taiphoon beer Salisbury based brewer, Hop Back Brewery is on the alert for orders to flood in. The brewer claims the pale gold beer, made from an exciting blend of hops, malt and maize and a...
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Shocking failure of Localism
North Dorset District Council’s cabinet decision to sell the Shaftesbury cattle market site to a supermarket chain has raised eyebrows Members of Shaftesbury Civic Society have been asking society officers what we know about the decision. “We are in the dark as are...
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Council tackles parking problems
Extended parking restrictions at Portway Lane was one of the topics discussed by Warminster Town Council’s Development Committee at its meeting on April 16. Among a variety of issued related to parking and speeding, members supported requests to extend the double...
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Open Day at WWI badge
A rare opportunity to visit the newly-restored WWI Royal Warwickshire Regiment badge in Sutton Mandeville is on Sunday, May 6. Sutton Mandeville Heritage Trust is holding an open day in front of the massive badge, which is about 90ft high and 150ft wide (27m x 46m)....
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Amey is running club’s new President
One of the area’s best known figures in the world of sport, Dave Amey, has been appointed City of Salisbury Athletics and Running Club’s new President. He is still part of the club’s qualified coaching team but was a classy runner in his day. Dave has been a member of...
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Elderly woman seriously injured in bike accident
An elderly woman, aged 84, fell from her bicycle in Avon Approach road and sustained hip, pelvis and shoulder injuries. She was taken to Salisbury District Hospital and kept in. The incident happened shortly before 1.30pm on Monday, April 23. The woman was riding a...
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Laverstock church burgled
St Andrew’s Church, Church Street, Laverstock, was burgled between 6.30pm on April 22 and 9.20am on April 23. The building was entered through a window but nothing was taken, although the windows and a door were damaged. Police would like information to help determine...
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Appeal for information
Police want to hear from witnesses to an incident in Salisbury last night (Monday, April 23). A silver Volvo V70 rolled into the boundary wall of Marlborough Court at about 10.30pm at the Kings Road junction with Marlborough Road. A woman inside the vehicle attempted...
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Purse theft in city centre – quick result
Salisbury’s Community Tasking Team officers responded swiftly to a report of a handbag and purse snatch in the city centre this morning, April 23. The report at around 9am was about a 72-year-old woman in the cathedral whose bag was stolen. It contained cash, cards,...
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Drug offences arrest
A 22-year-old man Tidworth man was arrested on suspicion of supply of class A drugs and money laundering on April 23. Police officers spotted a man acting suspiciously in the bus shelter near Melksham House in Tidworth shortly before midnight. When approached, he was...
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Mayor responds to Civic Society
In response to Shaftesbury Civic Society’s criticism of the sale of the cattle market site without public consultation, the town’s Mayor Cllr John Lewer said: “The sale of the cattle market should spell positive outcomes for Shaftesbury, including providing more...
read more
Crash victim identified
The victim of a fatal collision near Newton Toney on the A338 on Sunday, April 22 has been identified as Kevin McGarvey, 35, from Thame, Oxfordshire. In the accident, a Suzuki 600 motorbike collided with a blue Fiat Punto travelling in the same direction. The Fiat...
read more
Local brewery on Taiphoon Alert
Winning Bronze in the 2018 ‘Free From Food Awards’ with their gluten free, Taiphoon beer Salisbury based brewer, Hop Back Brewery is on the alert for orders to flood in. The brewer claims the pale gold beer, made from an exciting blend of hops, malt and maize and a...
read more
Shocking failure of Localism
North Dorset District Council’s cabinet decision to sell the Shaftesbury cattle market site to a supermarket chain has raised eyebrows Members of Shaftesbury Civic Society have been asking society officers what we know about the decision. “We are in the dark as are...
read more
Council tackles parking problems
Extended parking restrictions at Portway Lane was one of the topics discussed by Warminster Town Council’s Development Committee at its meeting on April 16. Among a variety of issued related to parking and speeding, members supported requests to extend the double...
read more
Open Day at WWI badge
A rare opportunity to visit the newly-restored WWI Royal Warwickshire Regiment badge in Sutton Mandeville is on Sunday, May 6. Sutton Mandeville Heritage Trust is holding an open day in front of the massive badge, which is about 90ft high and 150ft wide (27m x 46m)....
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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
M&S breadmaker
£15
buyer to collect
01722421835
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Egg hunt postponed
Downton & New Forest Valley News April issue featured the Downton Moot Easter Egg hunt. The event was postponed due to the weather but has been postponed to next Saturday. April 7 at 3.30pm for the hunt to start at 4pm.
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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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Hospital beds to stay?
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Egg hunt postponed
Downton & New Forest Valley News April issue featured the Downton Moot Easter Egg hunt. The event was postponed due to the weather but has been postponed to next Saturday. April 7 at 3.30pm for the hunt to start at 4pm.
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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...
read more
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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