Salisbury and Wiltshire News
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Schools awarded prize for 'fantastic' litter picking
Schools across Wiltshire receive new playground bins for their efforts in cleaning local areas.
Wiltshire in pictures: Spinal tattoos to air tattoos
A special tattoo was given to a person with Scoliois and the Royal Air Tattoo saw 150,000 visitors.
Slapping therapist guilty of manslaughter
Danielle Car-Gomm, 71, died four days into a slapping therapy workshop in Wiltshire.
'Everyone should be on the donor list'
The family of a young girl saved by a transplant say more kids should be registered for donation.
Artist celebrates 30 years of WOMAD flags
Artist Angus Watt has made the distinctive WOMAD festival flags every year since 1994.
Woman arrested after leaving scene of town centre crash
The incident, involving two vehicles, resulted in one car crashing into the front of a betting shop.
Upgrades to pedestrian crossings announced
Wiltshire Council will upgrade crossings in Melksham, with work taking place in August and September.
Town celebrates 100 years of park
Warminster's lake pleasure grounds have hit 100 years and will be having pyrotechnics to celebrate.
Underage vape sale test operation 'was not approved'
Swindon Borough Council failed to get appropriate sign-off for a surveillance operation.
Scoliosis patient hopes tattoo will 'stop bullies'
Laura Ellis, who often has people pointing at her, hopes the tattoo will make her life "easier".
Fraud team's crackdown saves taxpayers millions
The council has saved money by preventing fraudulent benefit applications.
Plans for 120 Gypsy and traveller pitches announced
A councillor said the plans were "well overdue" as the council voted for a public consultation.
Wiltshire couple ?absolutely refused? Horizon
Nick Adams-King tells Ben Prater how his parents had a lucky escape.
Why so many burst water mains in Wiltshire
Swindon councillors grill Thames Water bosses on sewage, leaks and delays.
Wiltshire?s wonkiest road two years on
Karen Gardner revisits the B4069 at Lyneham Banks which collapsed during a landslide.
RIAT Fairford highlights 2024
Kelly Morgan rounds up a packed weekend at the Royal International Air Tattoo.
Wiltshire Wonders: Lacock?s 200-year-old school
Ben Prater visits Lacock Primary School, celebrating its 200th birthday.
Swindon rename stadium in memory of lifelong fan
Swindon Town rename their stadium as The Nigel Eady County Ground for next season, in memory of a lifelong fan.
Swindon sign Blades defender Freckleton on loan
Swindon Town sign Sheffield United defender Miguel Freckleton on loan.
Saints begin 2024-25 Premiership season at Bath
Premiership champions Northampton will open the 2024-25 campaign away to Bath on 20 September in a repeat of last season's final.
Grace and Wales' union stars in a league of their own
Former St Helens rugby league star Regan Grace will join a select club if he makes his union debut for Wales in Australia.
Swindon sign defender Hall and midfielder Mitchell
Swindon Town sign defender Grant Hall and teenage midfielder Dylan Mitchell on permanent deals.
Swindon sign Blades defender Freckleton on loan
Swindon Town sign Sheffield United defender Miguel Freckleton on loan.
Swindon rename stadium in memory of lifelong fan
Swindon Town rename their stadium as The Nigel Eady County Ground for next season, in memory of a lifelong fan.
Swindon sign defender Hall and midfielder Mitchell
Swindon Town sign defender Grant Hall and teenage midfielder Dylan Mitchell on permanent deals.
Grimsby sign midfielder McEachran
Grimsby Town sign former Swindon Town midfielder George McEachran on a two-year deal.
Barry warned and Swindon fined for breach of FA rules
Gareth Barry is warned by the FA after being found to have breached ownership regulations over an investment in Swindon Town.
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.
Families pay tribute to four friends killed in crash
Andrei Tudorov, Lyuben Gogov, Narcis Titianu, and Ioan Toma died when their car hit a tree.
The story behind the largest maternity review in the NHS
The review followed hundreds of baby deaths and injuries at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust.
PC to face criminal investigation over airport kick video
A PC is to be investigated over an alleged assault on a man at Manchester Airport, the police watchdog says.
Dolphin encounter 'like winning jackpot'
Ben Felton and his friend Nick Woods are joined by the small pod of dolphins.
'My body just keeps swelling and swelling'
Chloe Davies has "spontaneous swelling attacks", which can be life-threatening.
Horse killed and mutilated in 'cruel' attack
Nottinghamshire Police is warning horse owners to be vigilant after the "heartless assault".
The club helping people find their voice
Zarifa, from Afghanistan says "my life is different because now I can go to school".
Children who died in fire named as parents pay tribute
Nakash, 13, Aayat, 11, and seven-year-old Muhammad Malik died in the blaze in East Ham on 13 July.
Ex-Strictly dancer shocked at complaints
Chloe Hewitt told BBC Radio Stoke the news felt like it "wasn't real".
'Paul was a friend and colleague - I'm proud to ride for him'
The 17 riders are wearing bracelets to commemorate their former colleagues who died while on duty.
'Making 3,000 toasties at Latitude is my dream job'
The four-day event is Suffolk's biggest music festival and there are plenty of local connections.
Hometown big screen for swimmer's Olympic debut
Bishop's Castle residents will be cheering on homegrown talent in the 100m backstroke.