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'A crazy but doable event' - Amesbury man to row 3000 miles across Atlantic
TRAINING is underway for the World’s Toughest Rowing challenge as the first five-person mixed-gender crew prepares to row 3000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean hoping to achieve a new world record and vital business sponsorship. The challenge is
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WATCH: Hundreds brave wet weather to gather for Salisbury Summer Fair
With wellies, coats and sunglasses in their pockets, hundreds of dedicated supporters attended the Salisbury Summer Fair in support of Salisbury Hospice. Held on the beautiful grounds of Wilton House Estate on Saturday 5th August, the event was
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Plans to turn pub into flats and houses 'a bit of a surprise' to current manager
PLANS have been submitted to turn a Ringwood pub into six flats and a house - despite the current tenant expecting to be there for another five years. The Lamb Inn, on Hightown Road, was taken over by a new manager around a year ago. Owners
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Thanks to 'exceptionally kind and caring' café staff who helped me after fall
THANK you so much to everyone that helped me after my fall outside Boston Tea Party on Thursday, August 3. The staff at Boston Tea Party were exceptionally kind and caring as was the lady who stayed and took care of me. Heather Richards
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Salisbury snake sightings map amid RSPCA warning
After news broke of the terrible effects one dog in Ulverston suffered from an adder bite as its owner looked on in horror, people around the country are being encouraged to be on the lookout for the snakes. Adders are common in the New Forest
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Old Sarum business helps make specialist equipment for the Red Arrows
AN OLD Sarum business has been working with the Red Arrows to produce several cases to protect vital equipment for the team. GWP Protective, part of Macfarlane Packaging, is a specialist protective case and foam insert manufacturer, Flying
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Wiltshire Council's accounts troubles continue amid row with auditors
The annual accounts required by law to be produced by Wiltshire Council have not been audited and approved for several years. A report to councillors earlier this year said: “The 2019/20 Statement of Accounts remains outstanding, and progress of
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Man fighting for his life in hospital after 'exiting' a moving car
A MAN is fighting for his life in hospital after apparently ‘exiting’ a car while it was moving in east Dorset. Investigations are underway following the incident which involved a black Mazda 3 hatchback while it was travelling in Holt Road, Mannington
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Rex Whistler - the Salisbury resident who wasn't
My thanks go to Christine Mason who has provided this week’s Bygone Salisbury. Christine is one of the speakers at the history festival happening at the end of August. The Walton Canonry at 69, Cathedral Close, now has a blue plaque celebrating
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Once you start thinking about it, how can business stay out of politics?
This week, a certain segment of the media has got itself in a complete froth over the coffee chain Costa Coffee. Last year, Costa had a van at Brighton Pride where they commissioned an artist to paint a mural on the side which included, among other
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This modern country home with natural lighting could be yours for £2m
With large floor-to-ceiling windows, expansive shower rooms and views of the Hampshire countryside near the River Avon, this 5,000-square-foot house could soon have a new owner after the exchange of £2m. The house was listed on Rightmove by Spencers
