IN THIS WEEK'S SALISBURY JOURNAL:

Salisbury Journal:

A city councillor has criticised the cost of the People Friendly Salisbury scheme, saying it is “beggars belief ”. Documents from Wiltshire Council show the project will cost £2,349,960 in total.

A father of three has denied murdering his wife and daughter at their home in Salisbury.

A man who came to the attention of police after driving through a road closure was found to have drugs in his system, a court heard.

A handful of pubs are taking part in a campaign offering free drinks throughout October.

In pictures: Storm Alex.

And more.

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Police want to make Fordingbridge a “hostile place” for drug dealers. 

Allotment keepers in Ringwood were recognised for their efforts in a special competition.

Plans for the first discount supermarket in Verwood have been given the go-ahead by planning chiefs.

In The Vale Journal:

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Calls have been made for a town councillor to consider resigning “immediately”, after it was publicised he had started university.

An eleven-year-old who is obsessed with Fireman Sam has had her dreams come true, after she became a member of the firefighting team at the weekend.

A cycling trio has managed to complete more than 800 miles across 12 days, in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for a newly set up student support fund.

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