PAPER PREVIEW May 28, 2020

Large parts of Salisbury city centre could be pedestrianised under new plans tabled by civic chiefs.

As shops in Salisbury prepare to reopen, residents are being reminded of a message that is more important than ever before: “use us or lose us”.

Wiltshire MPs have given a mixed reaction to allegations that the Prime Minister’s top advisor broke lockdown restrictions.

A former police inspector who was part of the pioneering crew that helped pave the way for the development of Wiltshire Air Ambulance has shared his memories.

In pictures: Camera Club winners for May announced

And more.

In the Forest Journal:

Vandals have been targeting scarecrows made especially for a village competition.

Emergency services dealt with a fire in the open near Fordingbridge.

Concerns were raised over “diminishing” the capacity of Fordingbridge Town Hall, as plans are being formed to move information centre staff into the building.

In The Vale Journal:

A Shaftesbury area “full of history” has fallen victim to an alleged heritage crime, described as “illegal” and “a reckless act” by town councillors.

A private chef has joined forces with a support group to provide food bundles to the community.

An A30 'Banksy' has been giving road signs makeovers.