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Major military exercise on Salisbury Plain

Up to 5800 troops with 500 vehicles will be training on Salisbury Plain later this month in what will be one of the largest exercises to be held in the UK. read more
Children get ready for Team Read

Wiltshire County Council-run libraries are encouraging four to 11 year-olds to make the most of their long break from the classroom by joining them in the Team Read. Children will be set the challenge of reading six or more books of their own choice during the holidays, receiving incentives along the way. read more
More money to help vulnerable young people

Wiltshire voluntary and community groups have been awarded over £120,000 to work with vulnerable young people and help reduce the number not in education, employment or training (NEET). read more
Students create educational film

Young people with learning difficulties are making their own DVD about how to cope with the transition from school to work, college or independent living after the age of 16. read more
Wiltshire digital switchover announced

The timing for the start of switchover to digital television in parts of Wiltshire has been announced today by Digital UK, the independent body leading the process. read more

Archive - Saturday, 12 July 2008