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New shoe repair shop run by third-generation cobbler opens in Salisbury
A NEW independent shoe repair and key-cutting business run by an experienced cobbler has opened in Salisbury. Stuart Moss, 51, opened Mossy's Shoe Repairs at 86 New Canal on Tuesday, September 5, after moving to the rural village of Newton Tony
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Frustration as 'some material will be kept secret’ in Novichok poisonings inquiry
THE public inquiry into the Salisbury Novichok poisonings will inevitably have "perhaps quite a lot" of material kept secret. That is the message from Lord Hughes who told a preliminary hearing for the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry that issues of national
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Playhouse production of Jeeves and Wooster an absolute must-see
We’re incredibly lucky in Salisbury to have the Playhouse, and an array of excellent performances organised by Wiltshire Creative, but every now and again there is a show that goes above the (already very high) benchmark set by our local theatre -
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Stonehenge Tunnel 'Can’t happen soon enough' says Journal reader
Considerable coverage has been given to opponents of the Stonehenge tunnel and the various organisations resisting its being built. It is however hard to find anyone who apparently supports its construction. According to Save Stonehenge World Heritage
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Two men fined thousands of pounds for illegal scrap metal and waste collecting
TWO UNLICENSED scrap metal and waste collectors operating in the city have been fined thousands of pounds for operating an illegal business. Stopped by Wiltshire Police in January 2022, the court heard two men were using a waste carriers licence
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WATCH: Downton man, 60, takes to the skies to complete wing walk for charity
A DOWNTON resident raised thousands of pounds for charity by being strapped to the wing of a Boeing Stearman biplane. The wing-walking venture by Downton Leisure Centre’s Dave Taylor took place on Friday, September 1 when the AeroSuperbatics
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Salisbury Cathedral to hold Evenson service in memory of late Queen
A SPECIAL service remembering the passing of Queen Elizabeth II - the longest-reigning British Monarch will take place at Salisbury Cathedral. The Late Queen reigned for 70 years surpassing the reign of her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria
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Young South Wilts side finish second in the league
South Wilts’ finished runners-up to Burridge in the ECB Southern Premier League - a creditable performance by Ben Draper’s young side. They clinched second place with a three-wicket win at Alton - the result coinciding with season long leaders
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Man who showed 'little remorse' jailed for 14 years for child sex offences
A SALISBURY man has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment after pleading guilty to multiple counts of sexual assault on a child. Stephen Harrison, 40, of Barrington Road, Salisbury appeared at Salisbury Crown Court on Tuesday (September 5).
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Plans for 300 new homes near site where surf lagoon could go
DEVELOPERS are eyeing up building around 300 new family homes off the A31 through St Leonards. W.H Developers are in the "very early stages" of dreaming up plans to build new homes along with an extension of Avon Heath Country Park, having “secured
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Councilor shares urgent message about leukaemia awareness
A Salisbury councilor diagnosed with leukaemia aged just 26 urges awareness about one of the deadliest forms of cancer when recent research revealed that 54 per cent of people in the region are unable to name any symptoms. Charles McGrath was
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IN THE DOCK: Eight Salisbury people who were sentenced in court
THESE eight people were sentenced for committing crimes in and around Salisbury. Jack Finley Jordan, of no fixed abode, failed to comply with the requirements of a community order imposed by Salisbury Magistrates Court on April 29, 2022. The
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Take a look inside the huge £1.35m equestrian facility for sale in Pitton
An equestrian facility with 24 indoor stable cubicles and areas for caravan docking is currently on the market in Pitton. White Hill Farm, being marketed by Fox Grant of Salisbury for £1.35m, sprawls more than 10.8 acres of chalk base pasture.
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City council votes to negotiate takeover of City Hall from Wiltshire Council
City councillors have voted in favour of a motion to enter into negotiations with Wiltshire Council on the possible takeover of Salisbury City Hall. The vote was taken at Monday night's full meeting of Salisbury City Council. The building
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The five best photos taken by our Camera Club this week
HERE are the five best photos taken by the Salisbury Journal Camera Club this week. We've selected a variety of photos this week, some of which are examples of this month's new theme 'patterns', while others just deserve to be shared with our readers
