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  A child has sadly died following a collision with a van in Tidworth on Wednesday evening (9th July).

• Thousands of Bras donated to Soroptimists scheme

  Salisbury Soroptimists have announced that this year's bra collection saw 5481 bras donated.

• Longleat bury hippo house time capsule for 'people of the future'

  A postcard to “people of the future” from John, Viscount Weymouth and his brother Lord Henry Thynn sealed a time capsule marking the build of a new hippo complex at Longleat in Wiltshire.

• New special school places for south east Wiltshire planned

  An additional 120 school places for children with Special Educational Needs aged from four to 19 years will open in south east Wiltshire next year, so more Wiltshire children can stay local for their education.

• Jewellery stores and taxis urged to help protect vulnerable people from courier fraud

  Jewellery stores and taxi firms are being targeted by Wiltshire Police to raise awareness of Courier Fraud.

• London based Coqfighter Chicken, now available for delivery in Durrington

  Coqfighter, one of the UK’s fastest-growing premium fried chicken brands, is now available for delivery in Durrington.

• Ten-year plan outlines the community-centred approach of Wiltshire Council

  “The work begins now.” This is the declaration of the Wiltshire Council Leader as he unveils the community-centred draft council plan, which outlines the transformative vision for the county over the next decade.

• 2,000 walkers join the Stars Appeal to celebrate their 20th Walk for Wards

  The local community came together to celebrate the Stars Appeal’s 20th Walk for Wards and have so far raised over £100,000.