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• Call for A303 speed ticket numbers

  SPECULATION that about 13,000 motorists were snapped by a speed camera in a two-month period on the controversial stretch of the A303 at Solstice Park in Amesbury could be true, claims a Whiteparish resident. read more

• A hat-trick for Micky as Shrews hit six

  THE first of two long journeys west ended in success for Shrewton United, who secured an impressive 6-2 victory away in North Devon at Ilfracombe Town. read more

• Nerves jangle, but battling Salisbury avoid the drop

  SALISBURY achieved their goal of staying in South West 2 division with a resounding victory over fellow strugglers High Wycombe on Saturday, writes Stuart McArdell. read more

• Carp successes despite conditions

  HEAVYWEIGHT carp and a big tench have been taken from the region's fisheries over the last few days despite the yo-yo temperatures and torrential rain. read more

• Murder case adjourned

  A SOUTH Newton man charged, along with two other men, with the murder of a millionaire and four members of his family, appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday. read more

• Nerves jangle, but battling Salisbury avoid the drop

  SALISBURY achieved their goal of staying in South West 2 division with a resounding victory over fellow strugglers High Wycombe on Saturday, writes Stuart McArdell. read more

• Safety risks highlighted

  PROPERTY firm Strutt & Parker, which has offices in Salisbury, is urging businesses to make sure they are up to date with health and safety rules. read more

• Cashflow problems decrease

  THE number of companies experiencing problems with cashflow is at its lowest for more than a decade, although late payers are still causing headaches, according to the latest Business in Britain report from Lloyds TSB Corporate. read more

• Staff training to be promoted

  WILTSHIRE and Swindon Lifelong Learning Partnership is inviting businesses to a free event to discover the benefits of staff training and career development. read more

• Citizen takes oath

  Colonel James Arkell, new High Sheriff of Wiltshire.THE new High Sheriff of Wiltshire carried out his first official engagement when he attended Salisbury's first citizenship ceremony on Wednesday last week. read more

• Findlay double helps Heath bag the points

  BEMERTON Heath Harle-quins picked up all three points in a 3-1 success at Western Way against high-flying AFC Newbury. read more

• Sculptor's unique piece

  Stonemason Ed Closier carving the legs of the seat to be placed at Tisbury War MemorialA CRAFTSMAN from Tisbury has begun work on a unique piece of sculpture for the village war memorial. read more

• Extra time joy for Hopback

  Riley Cup Final - Chalke Valley 3: Hopback United 4NEWLY-FORMED Hopback United lifted the second trophy of their debut season when they beat Chalke Valley in a thrilling 4-3 Riley Cup final. read more

• City trains score highly

  SALISBURY'S commuters have one of the easiest journeys in the south of England, according to a report by a regional committee that represents passengers. read more

• Recovery plan in place

  SALISBURY College principal Ray Dowd has issued an encouraging message to anxious first-year students. read more

• Salisbury survive final day drama

  SALISBURY Rugby Club celebrated long into the night on Saturday after a memorable 60-21 success at High Wycombe ensured they escaped relegation from the Powergen South West Division Two (East) by the slenderest of margins. read more

• Villagers win first round in fight for pub.

  VILLAGERS fighting to get a new pub built to replace their 'local' destroyed by a fire in October last year, have won the first round. read more

• King's on glory trail

  KING'S Lynn avenged their home defeat by Salisbury City earlier this month when they ran out 3-0 victors at Old Sarum on Saturday. read more

• Union calls for pay claim

  SALISBURY district and Wiltshire county branches of Unison have called on councillors and MPs to support this year's national pay claim for local government staff and to reject the employers' "penny-pinching" offer. read more

• Three wins on the trot for Robins

  ANOTHER rock solid performance from Downton secured their Sydenhams Wessex League Division One status with one game still to play, writes Ryan Lovejoy. read more

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