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Wards should stay says council
Shaftesbury Town Council ‘s Planning and Highways Committee on July 17 responded to the Local Government Boundary Commission Consultation with the observation that the East and West wards should be retained to maintain democratic accountability with each elector,...
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SALISBURY FC Fixtures
The Whites start the season in their new Evostik Southern Premier League surroundings with an away game at Beaconsfield United on 11 August, and this is quickly followed by a local derby at home to Poole Town three days later. The Dolphins were relegated from the...
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City’s police cadets win award
The Community Patron Cup was awarded to the Salisbury Cadet Unit by Lady Gooch at Wiltshire awards ceremony in Trowbridge on July 17, in recognition of their contribution to the community. The event, at Trowbridge Civic Centre, was attended by 80 cadets from all the...
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Jewellery stolen in Wilton burglary
Police are appealing for information about a burglary in Philip Road, Wilton when jewellery was stolen between 11.45am and 12.45am on July 18. A patio door was smashed and items stolen include: - Single diamond engagement ring - Double diamond engagement ring - Black...
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Recorded crime lower than national average.
Crime is on the increase but Wiltshire’s overall recorded increase is well below the national average, according to new crime. Between March, 2017, and March, 2018, Wiltshire Police recorded 43,603 crimes – an increase in 5% compared with the national average of 13%...
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Get Wiltshire Walking In Salisbury
Free weekly led walks in Salisbury every Wednesday are part of Get Wiltshire Walking. The walk starts from Five River’s Health & Wellbeing centre at 9:30am each week and takes in some of the scenery and views around the city. Many current walkers say they had no idea...
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Fairy trail comes true
The Avon Valley Fairy Trail has been opened for people to explore the Avon Valley Nature Reserve down by the River Avon at Ashley Road. The vast reserve is inhabited by more than 70 species of different plants and animals, so the free trail is a chance to explore the...
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Wilton remembers
Wilton will be represented at the Royal British Legion’s recreation of the Post WW1 Pilgrimage to the battle fields and cemetery's of Belgium and France. Two RBL members from each branch in the UK will attend the Great Pilgrimage 90 from August 5 to 9, ending in a...
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Salisbury FC – Bristol Rovers match postponed
The Whites' home friendly games against Bristol Rovers to have been played on Saturday, August 4, has been re-scheduled for Friday, August 3, KO 7.45pm at the Rovers’ request. Alec Hayter, Salisbury...
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Wiltshire is Cornwall bound
Wiltshire’s next match in the Western Division of the Unicorns County Championship is against Cornwall at St Austell on Sunday/Monday/Tuesday July 22/23/24, starting at 11am each day. Wiltshire's team SPONSORED BY WADWORTH & CO, includes Luke Evans (South Wilts), Tom...
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Wiltshire dubbed capital of walking netball
Since its launch in 2016, more than 200 people have tried walking netball in Wiltshire. The sport has developed so quickly in the county it has been dubbed ‘The Capital of Walking Netball’, according to Wiltshire Council. Now the council is ‘spreading the net wider...
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More Stones bypass consultations
Three changes are proposed to the Stonehenge/A303, Amesbury and Berwick Down scheme, and Highways England wants public views on them. The plan is to remove the link between Byways 11 and 12 in the Stonehenge World Heritage Site; to widen the green bridge near the...
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Wards should stay says council
Shaftesbury Town Council ‘s Planning and Highways Committee on July 17 responded to the Local Government Boundary Commission Consultation with the observation that the East and West wards should be retained to maintain democratic accountability with each elector,...
read more
SALISBURY FC Fixtures
The Whites start the season in their new Evostik Southern Premier League surroundings with an away game at Beaconsfield United on 11 August, and this is quickly followed by a local derby at home to Poole Town three days later. The Dolphins were relegated from the...
read more
City’s police cadets win award
The Community Patron Cup was awarded to the Salisbury Cadet Unit by Lady Gooch at Wiltshire awards ceremony in Trowbridge on July 17, in recognition of their contribution to the community. The event, at Trowbridge Civic Centre, was attended by 80 cadets from all the...
read more
Jewellery stolen in Wilton burglary
Police are appealing for information about a burglary in Philip Road, Wilton when jewellery was stolen between 11.45am and 12.45am on July 18. A patio door was smashed and items stolen include: - Single diamond engagement ring - Double diamond engagement ring - Black...
read more
Recorded crime lower than national average.
Crime is on the increase but Wiltshire’s overall recorded increase is well below the national average, according to new crime. Between March, 2017, and March, 2018, Wiltshire Police recorded 43,603 crimes – an increase in 5% compared with the national average of 13%...
read more
Get Wiltshire Walking In Salisbury
Free weekly led walks in Salisbury every Wednesday are part of Get Wiltshire Walking. The walk starts from Five River’s Health & Wellbeing centre at 9:30am each week and takes in some of the scenery and views around the city. Many current walkers say they had no idea...
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Yucca plant free
Yucca plant 3mtr (9ft) in height
FREE TO GOOD HOME
07932 696746
Nespresso machine
Nespresso Up coffee machine Cream colour very little used £20
01722 742247
Mirror
Gilt framed over mantle mirror 38 in W x 29in H £30 ono
01722 742247
Appleby cupboard door
Appleby style kitchen cupboard door 60cm not required hence sale £15 ono.
Call: 01722 742247
Wash basin
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New unable to use hence sale.
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Hot weather heats up tempers
Young teenagers can enjoy the run of hot weather and swim in a local river despite some neighbours getting hot under the collar about them. A meeting of Gillingham Town Council on July 2, considered complaints from residents about youths swimming in the River Shreen....
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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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Hot weather heats up tempers
Young teenagers can enjoy the run of hot weather and swim in a local river despite some neighbours getting hot under the collar about them. A meeting of Gillingham Town Council on July 2, considered complaints from residents about youths swimming in the River Shreen....
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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...
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