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Salisbury man, 36, hit 16-year-old girl in the face in 'cowardly and shameful' attack

William Gonzalez was sentenced at Salisbury Magistrates' Court on Thursday

William Gonzalez was sentenced at Salisbury Magistrates' Court on Thursday

Sex offender avoids jail after travelling abroad twice without telling police

Royal Navy officer to run London Marathon for charity having never run the distance

More VIPs added to the Chalke History Festival lineup

The crash happened on a one-way slip road linking the A303 and the A343 in Andover

The crash happened on a one-way slip road linking the A303 and the A343 in Andover

Winchester Crown Court

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Drug driver could have killed grandparents in head-on collision, court hears

Former Trafalgar head girl Gemma Fay died in July 2023 at the age of 25

Former Trafalgar head girl Gemma Fay died in July 2023 at the age of 25

Family and friends of ex-head girl who died aged 25 take on Jurassic Coast challenge

The Practice Plus Group team.

The Practice Plus Group team.

New mobile eye clinic opens to cut waiting times for NHS patients

Juan Bobby at his workstation at vacuum repair centre Suck it Up

Juan Bobby at his workstation at vacuum repair centre Suck it Up

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Shop specialising in vacuum cleaners opens in city centre

John Wells is standing to become the independent councillor for the St Francis and Stratford division

John Wells is standing to become the independent councillor for the St Francis and Stratford division

Salisbury local election candidates 2025

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Ex-Labour councillor gives ‘statement of intent’ as he stands as independent

Reflection in Thought by Rob Hefferan.

Reflection in Thought by Rob Hefferan.

Chance to win £5,000 original painting at VIP art exhibition in Salisbury

Man in 20s left with serious injuries after accident

Man in 20s left with serious injuries after accident

Motorbike rider seriously injured after crash on A354

Michael and Julie Babey were sentenced at Salisbury Magistrates' Court on Thursday

Michael and Julie Babey were sentenced at Salisbury Magistrates' Court on Thursday

Salisbury Magistrates Court

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Couple sentenced after cattle kept in deep mud and without proper water access

Russell will be sentenced at Salisbury Crown Court after pleading guilty to theft and handling stolen goods

Russell will be sentenced at Salisbury Crown Court after pleading guilty to theft and handling stolen goods

Thief who stole friend’s handbag while she made him tea awaits sentence

James May bought half of The Royal Oak in Swallowcliffe in 2020

James May bought half of The Royal Oak in Swallowcliffe in 2020

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Top Gear's James May shares no-freebies rule at the Wiltshire pub he co-owns

News

The 2p coin is listed for over £30,000 on eBay.

The 2p coin is listed for over £30,000 on eBay.

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Rare Queen Elizabeth 2p coin on sale for over £30,000

Have you seen these people?

Have you seen these people?

Have you seen these people? Appeal after stock worth £180 stolen from Superdrug

Police want to identify these men in connection with the incident in Shrewton

Police want to identify these men in connection with the incident in Shrewton

Wiltshire Police

Trespassers damage gates and signs as police investigate criminal damage

Bruce was welcomed back by a group of family and friends at Sarum College.

Bruce was welcomed back by a group of family and friends at Sarum College.

Parishioner completes 700-mile fundraising walk from John O’Groats to Salisbury

M&S has paused taking orders via its websites and apps following a cyber attack.

M&S has paused taking orders via its websites and apps following a cyber attack.

Marks and Spencer

M&S 'truly sorry' as it pauses online and app orders following cyber attack

Having all three unhealthy behaviours long-term was even more strongly associated with poor health.

Having all three unhealthy behaviours long-term was even more strongly associated with poor health.

Young smokers and drinkers issued urgent '36 years' warning from doctors

Lidl will be reducing the prices of select bakery items

Lidl will be reducing the prices of select bakery items

Lidl to slash prices of fan-favourites items across its bakery to as low as 29p

What will the temperature be near you during the UK's 'mini heatwave'?

What will the temperature be near you during the UK's 'mini heatwave'?

UK set for 'mini heatwave' as BBC forecasters predict temperatures of 27 degrees

LIVE: Long delays on A338 following reported crash

LIVE: Long delays on A338 following reported crash

LIVE: Delays cleared after damage-only crash involving one vehicle

Sport

Royal Navy officer to run London Marathon for charity having never run the distance

Carl Griffett and his two premature sons

Carl Griffett and his two premature sons

London Marathon

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Dad-of-two to run London Marathon for charity that cared for his premature sons

Harry Broderick made 51 for South Wilts.

Harry Broderick made 51 for South Wilts.

South Wilts edge Sarisbury Athletic in 538-run thriller

Jamie, Tony and Ron at Goodison Park

Jamie, Tony and Ron at Goodison Park

London Marathon

Father and son duo to run the London Marathon for charity in memory of Grandad

Wrestlers in action in Amesbury

Wrestlers in action in Amesbury

Salisbury wrestling legend announces retirement after 40+ years in the ring

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National Sport

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is one win away from claiming the Premier League title in his first season in England (Peter Byrne/PA)

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is one win away from claiming the Premier League title in his first season in England (Peter Byrne/PA)

Saturday’s briefing: Slot plans party and Howe returns to dugout

Chris Eubank Jr (left) and Conor Benn face off ahead of their fight on Saturday (Bradley Collyer/PA).

Chris Eubank Jr (left) and Conor Benn face off ahead of their fight on Saturday (Bradley Collyer/PA).

Chris Eubank Jr fined £375,000 after missing the weight for Conor Benn fight

Mark Allen scored a maximum 147 break on his way to a second round defeat by Chris Wakelin at the World Snooker Championship (Mike Egerton/PA)

Mark Allen scored a maximum 147 break on his way to a second round defeat by Chris Wakelin at the World Snooker Championship (Mike Egerton/PA)

Impressive Chris Wakelin dumps maximum man Mark Allen out of World Championship

Cole Palmer is out of form (Rafal Oleksiewicz/PA)

Cole Palmer is out of form (Rafal Oleksiewicz/PA)

It’s a mental thing – Enzo Maresca knows reason behind Cole Palmer’s struggles

Andre Brooks, left, celebrates his late goal in Sheffield United’s win (Nick Potts/PA)

Andre Brooks, left, celebrates his late goal in Sheffield United’s win (Nick Potts/PA)

Sheffield United back to winning ways as Stoke beaten

Real Madrid issued a strong-worded statement about the officials ahead of the Copa del Rey final with Barcelona (Nick Potts/PA)

Real Madrid issued a strong-worded statement about the officials ahead of the Copa del Rey final with Barcelona (Nick Potts/PA)

Real Madrid call for removal of Copa del Rey referees after ‘unacceptable’ views

England bowler Josh Tongue impressed for Nottinghamshire (Mike Egerton/PA)

England bowler Josh Tongue impressed for Nottinghamshire (Mike Egerton/PA)

Josh Tongue takes five wickets as Nottinghamshire dominate Sussex

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Entertainment

Reflection in Thought by Rob Hefferan.

Chance to win £5,000 original painting at VIP art exhibition in Salisbury

See all the rumoured names that are reportedly heading to Scotland for BBC's Celebrity Traitors

See all the rumoured names that are reportedly heading to Scotland for BBC's Celebrity Traitors

EastEnders star, GMB presenter and Olympic gold medallist in Celebrity Traitors

Have you noticed Gary Windass' absence on Coronation Street recently?

Have you noticed Gary Windass' absence on Coronation Street recently?

Coronation Street

'Missing' Coronation Street character returns next week after fans left concerned

The opening night of the Da Vinci Code

The opening night of the Da Vinci Code

Salisbury Playhouse

PICTURES: opening night of 'spine tingling masterpiece' at Salisbury Playhouse

Good Friday eggs-travaganza featured six of Salisbury’s most popular live music acts

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Business

The 2p coin is listed for over £30,000 on eBay.

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Rare Queen Elizabeth 2p coin on sale for over £30,000

Juan Bobby at his workstation at vacuum repair centre Suck it Up

Juan Bobby at his workstation at vacuum repair centre Suck it Up

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Shop specialising in vacuum cleaners opens in city centre

Witchmark Distillery

Witchmark Distillery

'Monumental milestone' for distillery awarded with B Corp certification

The Amesbury Chippy is shortlisted for the Journal Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2025 award.

The Amesbury Chippy is shortlisted for the Journal Fish and Chip Shop of the Year 2025 award.

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Shortlisted fish and chip shop thanks 'loyal customers for their support'

James and Helen Mitchell are opening Fig and Fox in Salisbury

James and Helen Mitchell are opening Fig and Fox in Salisbury

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Couple 'really excited' to be opening gift and lifestyle shop in city centre

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Live blogs

LIVE: Long delays on A338 following reported crash

LIVE: Delays cleared after damage-only crash involving one vehicle

LIVE: Huge blaze causing billow of smoke over Old Sarum

LIVE: Huge blaze causing billow of smoke over Old Sarum

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LIVE: Investigation underway into cause of major blaze at Old Sarum Airfield

LIVE: A303 to be closed for 'several hours' due to serious crash

LIVE: A303 to be closed for 'several hours' due to serious crash

RECAP: A303 reopens after fatal accident involving 39-year-old pedestrian

LIVE: A303 closed with 'severe' delays due to crash

LIVE: A303 closed with 'severe' delays due to crash

RECAP: A303 reopens after 'severe' delays due to crash

Broken down bus

Broken down bus

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LIVE: Long delays in town centre as broken down bus blocks traffic

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John Glen MP: PMQs, management companies and AI: my week in Westminster

John Glen MP: PMQs, management companies and AI — my week in Westminster

Desmond Swayne: The EU’s Mercantilism provoked Trump’s tariffs

Desmond Swayne: The EU’s Mercantilism provoked Trump’s tariffs

More VIPs added to the Chalke History Festival lineup

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A picture of Pope Francis on display in Westminster Cathedral in Victoria, London (James Manning/PA)

A picture of Pope Francis on display in Westminster Cathedral in Victoria, London (James Manning/PA)

How the late Pope Francis’s funeral will unfold

Chris Buckle and Emma Moreton, left, and Stephen Moore, right, are among those attempting to break records at the London Marathon this year (Guinness World Records/PA)

Chris Buckle and Emma Moreton, left, and Stephen Moore, right, are among those attempting to break records at the London Marathon this year (Guinness World Records/PA)

From a slinky dog to a firefighter – the 87 London Marathon record attempts

Paramilitary soldiers board a patrol boat as Indian tourists take boat rides on Dal Lake in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir (Dar Yasin/AP)

Paramilitary soldiers board a patrol boat as Indian tourists take boat rides on Dal Lake in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir (Dar Yasin/AP)

Pakistani troops fire on soldiers along Kashmir frontier, says Indian military

In his photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits a training base of the Korean People’s Army (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

In his photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits a training base of the Korean People’s Army (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

Kim Jong Un shows off new naval destroyer amid rising tensions

Virginia Giuffre speaks during a news conference outside a Manhattan court in New York (AP)

Virginia Giuffre speaks during a news conference outside a Manhattan court in New York (AP)

Virginia Giuffre, who settled lawsuit against Duke of York, dies aged 41

Actor Gene Hackman with his wife Betsy Arakawa in 2003 (Mark J Terrill/AP)

Actor Gene Hackman with his wife Betsy Arakawa in 2003 (Mark J Terrill/AP)

Police videos released from start of investigation into Gene Hackman’s death

Thousands are expected to Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis (PA)

Thousands are expected to Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis (PA)

Crowds gathering for funeral of popular pontiff Pope Francis

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