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Wiltshire Council has new Leader
Cllr Ian Thorn is new Leader of Wiltshire Council. Councillors at the meeting on May 20 at County Hall, Trowbridge, voted by secret ballot: Cllr Ian Thorn – 50; Cllr […] The post Wiltshire Council has new Leader appeared first on New Valley News....
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'I’d eat the whole tray': Lidl launches iconic school dinner treat for a limited time
The brand has announced the launch of its School Cake, which features vanilla-flavoured sponge and is topped with buttercream and rainbow sprinkles
Check the 2025 hand luggage sizes for Ryanair, EasyJet, Jet2 and other airlines
The under seat seat bag allowances from major airlines, including British Airways, easyJet, Wizz Air, Jet2 and Ryanair explained
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Martin Lewis responds as Klarna, Clearpay & PayPal BNPL rules announced
New credit rules will help millions who use Klarna, PayPal Pay in 3, Clearpay, Payl8er and Amazon Pay Over Time.
Can you be fined for speeding while overtaking? What the Highway Code and law say
Speeding, in particular, is a common pitfall for many drivers across the UK.
Urgent action needed to avoid ‘lost generation’ youth unemployment crisis
UK charity, Education & Employers, is calling for urgent action to avert a ‘lost generation’ youth unemployment crisis that is now taking hold in the UK
LIVE: Future of Wiltshire Council to be announced after nail biting elections
The leader, cabinet members and chairman of Wiltshire Council are to be decided at the full council meeting today. It comes after the local elections left the council under "no overall control".
Man avoids jail after threatening to kill woman and unborn child in cocaine binge
Dean Hewitt, 35, of Tidworth Road, Collingbourne Ducis, appeared at Salisbury Crown Court on May 14 and was sentenced to nine months in prison, suspended for two years.
Meet the couple behind quality shop that hasn’t had any items returned in a year
Meet Darren and Liz Brooks, who opened DALIZ at 34 Winchester Street in April 2024 and put emphasis on style and sustainability
Rotary Club teams up with community members to instal new lifesaving defibrillator
The group was delighted to fund the installation of another defibrillator at the Friary Estate Office in Whitefriars Road, Salisbury.
Residents 'delighted' to see own creations at cathedral flower festival
The home's gardener Caroline, together with colleagues, had also crafted an exhibit using flowers picked from Milford gardens.
Popular illuminated Halloween trail returns to Ringwood park
Visitors can also enjoy snacks such as burgers and fries, as well as hot toddies and hot chocolate.
Exhibition for work of Walking Madonna sculptor to launch at Salisbury Museum
THE artistic and personal life of an esteemed sculptor and artist will be showcased in a major exhibition co Salisbury.
PICTURES: Fun that doesn't cost the earth at People in the Park 2025
Hundreds of people enjoyed a solar and electric-powered festival at Queen Elizabeth Gardens on Saturday (May 17)
RECAP: ‘Resounding’ objection to plans to build 220 homes in ‘green buffer’
Salisbury City Council's planning and development committee will tonight consider plans to build homes on land to the north of Downton Road, near Britford
Royal Mail text scam that is 'terrifyingly believable' could access your bank account
People are being warned about a Royal Mail scam text message that could give criminals access to bank accounts in minutes.
Travel expert issues passport warning to anyone going abroad this weekend
A travel expert at Confused.com has issued a "crucial" warning for Brits going abroad with passport expiry dates needing to be checked before travelling.
Will the Lib Dems or Tories run Wiltshire Council? We’ll find out tomorrow
It was just over a fortnight ago that Wiltshire voters headed to polling stations to decide who would set the direction for council services until 2029.
Business development director and company founding member retires after 34 years
A business development director who spent 34 years working for GWP in Old Sarum has started his well-earned retirement
Re-elected Amesbury mayor outlines eight priorities and ‘unity in action’ theme
Amesbury's re-elected mayor has pledged to make the town “stronger, safer, more connected and full of opportunity”