PAPER PREVIEW October 1, 2020

The final plans have been revealed for the People Friendly Salisbury scheme, seeing several streets in the city centre restricted for use by through traffic.

A cycling group has called for residents to give the new cycle lanes in Salisbury more time, adding that they provide “a safer environment for vulnerable road users”.

Around a quarter of crimes recorded in Salisbury in the past year remain unsolved despite the suspect being known to police, according to data from police.uk.

The winners of the Village of the Year Awards have been revealed.

In pictures: Camera club celebrates food and drink photography.

And more.

In Forest Journal:

Councillors in Fordingbridge have objected to proposals for a development of 240 new homes over the traffic and environmental impact.

Hyde Band is celebrating after planning permission was granted to create a new rehearsal room in Mockbeggar.

Forest Forge Theatre in Ringwood is reopening its doors after a sixth month closure due to Covid-19.

In The Vale Journal:

A consultant officer has resigned from his position within Shaftesbury Town Council, addressing the “behaviour” of members in his exit statement.

A new mayor has been confirmed for Shaftesbury.

A deaf Nepalese immigrant has set up a fundraising page with hopes to exceed £15,500, to enable him to achieve his dream of getting a university degree.