Salisbury and Wiltshire News
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Care home residents collaborate to create artwork
A large mosaic created by residents of 18 care homes goes on public display.
Bed store converted into 'incredible' youth centre
The empty shop, donated by the local council, is now open for young people to use after school.
Five arrested in anti-slavery massage parlour sting
An investigation that began with two Chippenham beauty parlours led to raids in five counties.
Squirrels 'help rescue dog trapped in hedge'
The small animals caught the attention of a builder and led him to the hedge.
Man, 27, dies following car crash
Police officers are urging any witnesses of the single-vehicle crash to contact them.
Man tried to smuggle drugs into prison with drone
Oliver Onyeahasi is sentenced for trying to fly a package into the men's prison.
'Guide dog incident' and 'peaceful protest'
A look at the stories which are trending across the West of England on 16 October.
Powerlifting champion hopes to inspire other mums
Ellie Steel won two international titles after having an emergency caesarean section.
Climbing praised for helping with mental health
People using climbing walls in Gloucestershire and Wiltshire say it helps their mental wellbeing.
Clubs 'need guidance' on concrete wall risk
A non-league chairman says there is a "potential" for risk to players from colliding with the walls.
Council wants feedback on 'no mow' zones
Grass could be left to grow long in a town as it is proposed not to mow as regularly.
Man 'scared' to book taxis after guide dog incident
A partially sighted man feels unsafe to book taxis after an upsetting experience.
Wardens tackling exploitation of rough sleepers
Wardens gather intelligence for the council and police to identify crime hotspots and the vulnerable.
Industrial battery at council waste centre never used
The battery at Swindon's Waterside Park was due to store excess energy but was never switched on.
Man tried to kidnap teen walking home from work
Abdulmawal Ibrahim Adam is remanded into custody ahead of sentencing on 12 December.
Celebs in town for Jilly Cooper TV adaptation
Crews are filming the second series of the popular Jilly Cooper book.
Developer apologises after 'bizarre' solar farm letter
Residents were offered thousands to sell their land and withdraw previous objections to the project.
On the Front Line
Meet the team catching dangerous offenders, helping protect kids from sexual exploitation.
The Big Cases
The shocking story of two innocent teenagers murdered in a case of mistaken identity.
The Big Cases
Steven Craig re-enacted a torture scene from the film Reservoir Dogs burning his partner.
The Big Cases
Linda Razzell was murdered by her husband in 2002 - will he now reveal where her body is?
The Big Cases
How a house party turned into a murder scene - the fatal stabbing of Mikey Roynon.
The Big Cases
Kidnapped and murdered while on a gap year in France. Is it finally time for justice?
Film crew back in Corsham to shoot ?Rivals?
High street shoppers on the 1980s makeover.
Wiltshire woman is UK?s oldest working dominatrix
Sherry Lever, who?s in her 70s, speaks frankly with Becky Want about her profession.
Secret Wiltshire
Ben Prater visits the town to find out what life is like living on the border.
Du Toit to leave Bath for former club next summer
South Africa prop Thomas du Toit is to leave Bath at the end of the season, the club have confirmed.
Bath lock Richards praised for progress
Bath lock Ewan Richards has "taken his opportunities" to impress over the past two seasons, says head of rugby Johann van Graan.
Swindon want 'big dog' in 'iconic' cup - Ripley
Goalkeeper Connor Ripley says Swindon Town can prove their promotion credentials in their FA Cup tie at Rotherham United.
Forest Green to visit Wilshere's Luton in FA Cup
Robbie Savage's Forest Green Rovers will visit Jack Wilshere's Luton Town in the FA Cup first round.
Swindon want 'big dog' in 'iconic' cup - Ripley
Goalkeeper Connor Ripley says Swindon Town can prove their promotion credentials in their FA Cup tie at Rotherham United.
Forest Green to visit Wilshere's Luton in FA Cup
Robbie Savage's Forest Green Rovers will visit Jack Wilshere's Luton Town in the FA Cup first round.
Swindon v Tranmere
Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's game between Swindon and Tranmere in League One.
I deserve to be dropped - Roberts
Swindon Town midfielder Gary Roberts says he deserves to be dropped from the squad after a run of poor performances.
Gold vexed by Joseph's Bath link
Bath coach Gary Gold berates "irresponsible" reports linking London Irish's Jonathan Joseph with a move to the Rec.
Patey clarifies Di Canio comments
Swindon chairman Sir William Patey insists boss Paolo Di Canio's negative comments about the club were misinterpreted.
Ruthless £28m timeshare fraud robbed elderly of savings
More than 3,000 timeshare owners, like Des who lost £14,000, were conned out of thousands of pounds.
Baby loss family urge change from maternity review
Samoye Richards says he and his wife's lives "just crumbled" after baby Reggie was stillborn.
Children lived in 'horrific' filthy house for years
Seven children were removed after police found them in a property with no running water or heating.
'I feel so let down - my abuser walked free'
Suzanne Symonds, from Ashford, was left injured by an abuser who received a suspended sentence.
Birmingham bin workers facing redundancy notices
Birmingham City Council has begun the process of compulsory redundancies for a number of bin workers, the BBC understands.
'Firework killed my family and destroyed my life'
Aroen Kishen's wife, three children, and two friends died after a firework started a blaze.
Call to save quarry's critically endangered spider
An insect charity asks Plymouth City Council to help protect horrid ground-weaver spiders.
No reply to Air India crash relatives over remains
Miten Patel claims he has not "even had an acknowledgement" despite writing to the Foreign Office.
Mum guilty of murdering five-year-old son
Claire Button sobs in the dock as a jury finds her guilty of murdering Year 1 pupil Lincoln.
'We could have no phone signal for a whole year'
Residents of a Lancashire town are facing the issue after a mast run by EE was taken down.
More paternity leave 'could help mental health'
A dad from Oxford says juggling work and being a new father led to paternal postpartum depression.
'I started South Asian society to unite people'
The Empowered Desi will host their second event on Saturday, an alternative to drinking and clubbing for young adults.