STUDENTS from Warminster had to deal with poisonous snakes and sickness on their four-week conservation and community project in east Africa. From Wiltshire Times
Young musicians in the Marlborough area will have the chance to develop their skills in a new string orchestra being set up by a professional musician. From The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald
A QUIET night out at a local pub ended in a nightmare for farmer Geoff Wiltshire who saw flames engulfing his barn as he left for home. From Wiltshire Times
THREE of the men arrested in connection with the murder of a pensioner in Landford on Friday were released on police bail late last night while police are expected to ask for further time to question five others. From Salisbury Journal
A SESSION for instrumental and singing teachers who would like to know more about how to help their pupils with GCSE and A-level music will be held at Godolphin School on October 4 from 2.30 to 5pm. From Salisbury Journal
MORE than 200 people attended a roadshow in Salisbury's guildhall to find out more about what the new council for Wiltshire will mean for them. From Salisbury Journal
POLICE have formally identified the body of an elderly man found in Landford yesterday as that of 75-year-old Reginald John Baker. From Salisbury Journal
THE former mayor of Bradford on Avon has reacted angrily to the news that plans to redevelop the former hospital have been recommended for refusal. From Wiltshire Times
MOTORCYCLING: Tommy Bridewell has secured a seat with the Centurion Racing Team to contest the final round of the Fuchs-Silkolene British Supersport Series at Brands Hatch. From Wiltshire Times
A REVIEW of West Wiltshire District Council's parking enforcement, including the use of disabled bays, residents' parking and employing more ticket officers, was discussed at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday. From Wiltshire Times
LACKHAM'S Kane Charig has played down talk of reaching the London Olympics in 2012 despite taking judo gold at the UK School Games, writes NICK CLOWES. From Wiltshire Times
POLICE have released the details of three vehicles believed to be connected to the murder of an elderly man found dead at his home in Landford on Friday. From Salisbury Journal
HUNDREDS of pounds have been raised for a west Wiltshire teenager with cerebral palsy as an opticians celebrates 15 years in Trowbridge. From Wiltshire Times
Visitors to the stone circle at Avebury can see the monument more as it was intended after power lines were hidden below ground. From The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald
EIGHT people have now been arrested by police investigating the murder of an elderly man found dead at his home in Landford yesterday afternoon. From Salisbury Journal
