Morning Briefing: Man 'on the school run' with small children in car tests positive for cannabis

Morning Briefing

The Wiltshire Police's Road Policing Unit (RUP) arrested a man on the morning of Wednesday, January 11 after he tested positive for cannabis during a traffic stop. (Photo by Wiltshire Police)

Man 'on the school run' with small children in car tests positive for cannabis

A 35-year-old man was arrested after testing positive for cannabis during a traffic stop by the Road Policing Unit (RUP) in Amesbury shortly before 9:00am on Wednesday, January 11.

National Highways urge motorists to plan ahead as strike action begins

NATIONAL Highways is encouraging motorists to plan ahead for any journeys taking place in the New Year with strike action by members of the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) taking place in January.

Price of a bus journey to be capped at £2 as part of new scheme

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Over the years, Princess Anne has gained a reputation for keeping a busy schedule and in 2021, she was reported to have made 179 appearances. ( PA)

Princess Anne named most hard-working Royal of 2022 with more than 200 engagements

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Kimberley Barber in the hot with her two children

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NatWest are helping businesses to reduce their carbon footprint with new tool

NatWest's carbon planner tool is part of the bank's broader Climate and Sustainable Funding and Finance commitment

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Salisbury Law Courts and inset Margaret Peacock

Jury considers verdict on whether Ex-Crufts contestant’s dog was out of control

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How cold do temperatures have to get for schools to close?

Snow falling in England has seen many schools shut, but what would the temperature have to get to for people to not go in?

91-year-old woman left with serious injuries after high street crash

AN ELDERLY woman from Salisbury was seriously injured in a road traffic accident on the High Street, in Fordingbridge.

Dog breeder denies her own pet mauled visitor

A dog breeder has denied her pet mauled a visitor as she told a court another dog was responsible for the attack outside her home.