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QR Code Scams at Parking Meters: How to Spot Them and Stay Safe
Most drivers don’t think twice about scanning a QR code to pay for parking. However, police have warned that some codes on parking meters and payment signs are being replaced […] The post QR Code Scams at Parking Meters: How to Spot Them and Stay Safe appeared first on New Valley News....
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Warminster announces bumper Xmas festival to put smiles on faces and get shop tills ringing
By Ralph Gowling Warminster is going all-out to make this a bumper Christmas for you and local businesses by expanding the 2026 festive celebrations into a whopping three-day event – […] The post Warminster announces bumper Xmas festival to put smiles on faces and get shop tills ringing appear...
The Hidden Cost of Inefficient Home Heating
Poor heating efficiency can push up household bills long before a room starts to feel noticeably cold. Heat escaping through the building fabric, ageing equipment and unsuitable control settings all […] The post The Hidden Cost of Inefficient Home Heating appeared first on New Valley News....
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Your Website Is Losing Enquiries Before You Even Know It
A website can look polished and still lose valuable enquiries within seconds. Visitors make quick judgements about credibility, relevance and ease of use, often before they’ve read more than a […] The post Your Website Is Losing Enquiries Before You Even Know It appeared first on New Valley News...
Why Outdoor Living Space Has Become the Ultimate Home Upgrade
Outdoor living space now ranks high on many homeowners’ wish lists because it adds useful room without changing how the main house works. A well-designed garden room, sheltered terrace or […] The post Why Outdoor Living Space Has Become the Ultimate Home Upgrade appeared first on New Valley News...
Why Autumn Is a Good Time to Plan Exterior Property Maintenance
As the days become shorter and temperatures begin to fall, homeowners often turn their attention to preparing their properties for winter. While indoor improvements can be tackled throughout the year, […] The post Why Autumn Is a Good Time to Plan Exterior Property Maintenance appeared first on Ne...
Expert warns homeowners this Bonfire Night mistake could lead to £50,000 fine
If you are having a bonfire at home, it is important to comply to government guidelines otherwise you could be handed a £50,000 fine.
Are your headlights so bright that you could fail your MOT?
Find out how headlamp aim and approved LED replacement bulbs are checked at MOT, and how drivers can reduce glare.
Greggs reported to watchdog over claims 'no turkey' ad 'misleads vegans'
Vegan Sharon Nixon has reported a Greggs Festive Bake advert over its 'all taste, no turkey' slogan.
Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for more than 200 times face value on eBay
A 2009 Kew Gardens 50p listed on eBay sold for £107.02 after 17 bids. See the Royal Mint's rarest circulating 50p designs.
Ten Wiltshire Police officers placed on barred list in one year after dismissals
Ten Wiltshire Police officers and three staff were placed on the barred list after dismissal in 2025/26, while 31 officers have been listed since 2017.
Historic Old Sarum building could become specialist school for 50 SEND pupils
Plans to convert historic Portway House at Old Sarum Park into a Brunel College SEND school for up to 50 pupils have been submitted to Wiltshire Council.
School pledges support for pupils from military families by signing new covenant
The scheme is a culmination of a year-long Military Champion initiative.
How much are you paying? Salisbury council tax among England’s highest
The Adam Smith Institute found that Salisbury City Council’s Band D precept is £401.22, the seventh-highest in England and the highest in Wiltshire.
Care home residents make wreath and sell poppies ahead of Armistice Day
Milford House Care Home in Salisbury will join the nation in observing a two-minute silence on Wednesday, November 11.
Thief who attacked shop workers stole Red Bull, Strongbow and Stella
Marvyn Moreman, 32, of no fixed abode, was sentenced at Salisbury Magistrates' Court on Friday, October 30, after previously admitting five counts of shop theft and two assaults.
Forces briefing: 47 Regiment Royal Artillery receives new surveillance drones
UK Army briefing: 47 Regiment receives TEKEVER AR5s drones, Scottish Gunners support Poppy Appeal, new counter-drone wing and military sailing challenge.
‘He had a zest for life’: Mum’s tribute to soldier son after MoD safety failings
The family of soldier Jethro Watson-Pickering hopes lessons will be learned after the MoD was censured over safety failings linked to his death.
MoD reprimanded after soldier killed by armoured vehicle turret during exercise
MoD reprimanded by HSE after soldier Private Jethro Watson-Pickering, 23, died in a Scimitar accident during Salisbury Plain training on October 15, 2021.
General vs Special Damages: Understanding What Compensation Covers
Until you read words like “general damages” and “special damages” in a letter from a solicitor, compensation is not that complicated. Both words have two different meanings. Neither of these […] The post General vs Special Damages: Understanding What Compensation Covers appeared first on N...