1+ week, 17+ hour ago   (174+ words) A 21-year-old man from Wiltshire has been arrested following a fatal crash on the A34 near Sutton Scotney. The collision, which happened at around 8.20pm on Saturday, September 5, involved an Austin A35 and a Mazda 6 Sport. A man in his 60s died at the…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (539+ words) A Salisbury motorist caught using a phone at the wheel, a Downton driver banned for drug-driving, and a woman jailed after offences in Ringwood are among seven defendants sentenced by magistrates. Marika Balawakula, 45, of St Clements Way, Bishopdown, Salisbury, was…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (373+ words) A councillor has called for all city centre traffic lights to be switched off overnight. Atiqul Hoque has suggested turning off the signals between 11pm and 4am to improve traffic flow. He believes the move could also reduce emissions, cut noise pollution,…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (464+ words) Wiltshire Police has launched its first Knife Crime Strategy to prevent knife-enabled violence and keep communities safe. The new three-year plan sets out how the force will work with partners to prevent knife-enabled violence, safeguard those at risk, and keep…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (386+ words) Stronger powers to prevent new vape shops, betting shops and adult gaming centres opening on high streets under plans announced by Prime Minister Andy Burnham have been welcomed locally. The measures are intended to give local councils greater influence over…...