Bid under way to revive historic New Forest flag amid council shake-up Campaigners are fighting to have an historic New Forest flag recognised amid concerns about the area’s identity being lost in a council shake-up

Bid under way to revive historic New Forest flag amid council shake-up

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Former Thames Valley police officer jailed after raping woman Nicholas Peel was jailed thanks to the "courage and conviction" of his victim, police said.

Former police officer jailed for raping woman

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Cat recovers from leg amputation after being shot in Wiltshire A cat that was hit by a pellet from an air rifle is recovering from surgery to amputate his injured leg.

Cat recovers from leg amputation after being shot

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Missing man, 82, last seen in Bransgore Police are appealing for help to find a missing man.

Missing man, 82, last seen in Bransgore

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Law firm celebrates decade-long partnership with orchestra A long-standing partnership has reached a meaningful milestone

Law firm celebrates decade-long partnership with orchestra

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Residents urged to have their say on plans for district The framework aims to strengthen communities, promote economic growth and improve wellbeing through culture.

Residents urged to have their say on plans for district's cultural future

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Skaters fundraise for a new skate park for Corsham Campaigners are more than halfway towards their initial fundraising goal.

'At the skate park you are never on your own'

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A303 reopens after 33‑hour closure following four‑car crash The A303 Westbound near Andover has re-opened following a two-day closure due to a four-car crash.

A303 reopens after 33‑hour closure following four‑car crash

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Comedian with more than 20 million views on TikTok bringing tour to Salisbury Amy Mason has been praised for her personal yet universal comedic style.

Comedian with more than 20 million views on TikTok bringing tour to Salisbury

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Wiltshire man's best and worst spots in supermarket parking challenge Gareth Wild appeared on Have I Got News For You after parking in every space at a Devizes supermarket.

Man surprised at reaction to car parking challenge

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A dark interior of an old structure with stone walls and curved timber cruck roof. The wall at the back of the building features a chamfered, unglazed, cross-shaped window, which seems to glow. The 700-year-old Bradford-on-Avon Tithe Barn, Pound Lane, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire, UK. Photo by Gearóid Burke.

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Bradford-on-Avon Tithe Barn [iii]

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Elderly woman seriously injured and two others hurt in four-car crash An 82-year-old woman has suffered serious injuries in a four-car crash on the A303 near Thruxton.

Elderly woman seriously injured and two others hurt in four-car crash

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Road closed until further notice after crash causes eight hours of traffic A crash on the A303 Westbound near Andover has left the carriageway closed in one direction until further notice.

Road closed until further notice after crash causes eight hours of traffic

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A dark interior of an old structure with stone walls and curved timber "cruck" roof supports. An open doorway reveals a brightly lit lawn (with an incline) and a stone boundary wall beyond. Nearly 700 years old, this barn was used for storage of tithes during the Middle Ages — effectively a 10% tax on the agricultural produce of Shaftesbury Abbey's tenants. Bradford-on-Avon Tithe Barn, Pound Lane, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire, UK. Photo by Gearóid Burke.

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Bradford-on-Avon Tithe Barn [ii]

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Police unveil new priorities for the coming year - here The force has recently reported progress under its previous priorities of safer public spaces, violence and burglary.

Police unveil new priorities for the coming year - here's what they are

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'I was chased by the lions of Longleat Safari Park' BBC reporter Andy Howard comes face-to-face with the kings of Africa, in the Wiltshire countryside.

'I was chased by the lions of Longleat'

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Road reopens after fire at Wiltshire thatched cottage Approximately 50 firefighters were called out to help at the height of the incident.

Road reopens after fire engulfs thatched cottage

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A dark interior of an old structure with stone walls and curved timber "cruck" roof supports. Nearly 700 years old, this barn was built to serve a manor farm that belonged to the nuns of Shaftesbury Abbey. It was used for storage of tithes during the Middle Ages — effectively a 10% tax of the produce of the abbey's tenants. Bradford-on-Avon Tithe Barn, Pound Lane, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire, UK. Photo by Gearóid Burke.

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Bradford-on-Avon Tithe Barn [i]

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Body found in the New Forest following search for missing man A body has been found in the New Forest following a search for a man who went missing last weekend.

Body found in the New Forest following search for missing man

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Longleat: World's first safari park celebrates 60 years Staff at Longleat Safari Park share their memories of working there.

World's first safari park celebrates 60 years

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Firefighters battle blaze at thatched house Firefighters tackled a thatch house fire in Broad Chalke village near Salisbury.

Firefighters battle blaze at thatched house

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The hidden history of town's lost waterway which was 'M4 of its time' Narrowboats pulled by horses and donkeys moved goods across Wiltshire for more than a century.

The hidden history of a town's lost waterways

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Dorset beach crowned the cleanest in the UK Sandbanks named the UK’s cleanest beach in new study, scoring 9.86/10 for cleanliness, water quality, Blue Flag status and smoke-free policy.…

Dorset beach crowned the cleanest in the UK

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Driver sentenced over death of 'generous' milkman Stuart Withers Callan Howitt is given a suspended sentence after admitting causing the death of Stuart Withers, 71.

'Lapse of concentration' lead to death of milkman

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Ex-BBC presenter jailed for child sexual abuse back behind bars Ex-BBC and ITV presenter Peter Rowell back behind bars

Ex-BBC presenter jailed for child sexual abuse back behind bars

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My photo of two of the megaliths composing the West Kennet Long Barrow, with the great mound of Silbury Hill in the background.

There are no burials in Silbury Hill, at Avebury, #Wiltshire, but that hasn't stopped a #legend being created about a King Sil (or Zel) being interred there and who now rides his phantom horse round it while wearing golden armour. Meanwhile, at nearby West Kennet Long Barrow: [1/2
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Boy, 14, seriously injured in attack by escaped dogs in Potterne Police say they are still trying to establish the breed of the dogs involved.

Boy seriously hurt in attack by two escaped dogs

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Crews tackle fire at Grade II* listed Swindon Mechanics' Institute Emlyn Square is closed while fire crews work to tackle the blaze.

Road closed after fire at Grade II* listed building

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Restored too well or back to its original beauty?
Norman font in Bratton #Wiltshire diligently retooled in Thomas Henry Wyatt’s Victorian restoration. #FontsOnFriday

Bakery celebrating its first birthday with free treats and discounts Victoria Hislop, who runs the bakery, expressed her excitement about the milestone.

Bakery celebrating its first birthday with free treats and discounts

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