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Two south Wiltshire pubs make top ten of 'The UK's Cosiest Pubs'
Two South Wiltshire pubs have been named among the cosiest pubs in the UK by South Western Railways. Each pub was ranked in five different categories: ambience rating, quietness rating, comfort rating, Sunday dinner reviews, and the number of Google
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Suzette's Pancakes becomes fixture at Saturday Charter Market
Suzette’s Pancakes will soon be available regularly at the Salisbury Charter Market on Saturdays. The pancake stall is a regular at the yearly Taste Salisbury food festival, as well as other foodie events nearby such as the Wells Food Festival,
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Seven year-old girl with Alopecia awarded special 'Little Troopers' medal
A SEVEN-year-old girl has been awarded a medal by the military children’s charity Little Troopers. Elsie Blackwell, who has Alopecia, lives with her parents and three siblings in Amesbury. Her Dad, Tom, serves in the Royal Air Force at MOD
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Well-known author named Green Party candidate for Salisbury at general election
AN AWARD-winning writer has been selected as the Green Party's candidate for Salisbury at the next general election. Barney Norris, who grew up in Salisbury and now lives in Milford, is known for his novel Five Rivers Met On A Wooded Plain, which
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'The Nadder Centre is much more than just a leisure centre - it's a community hub'
What a very misleading headline Sam Lowings has submitted via email to you. The Nadder Centre is not just a leisure centre. As a longstanding centre member of 34 years, I am well qualified to comment on this, seeing the centre grow from its first
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Campaigners oppose 'awful' Gaza conflict with candle light vigil
A CANDLE light vigil was held in Salisbury calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, Israel and the West Bank. People gathered outside Salisbury Library at dusk on Saturday, February 3, to demonstrate their opposition to the violence. It was
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Jailed drug dealer who made off with more than £50k must pay back thousands
A DEALER who made more than £50k from selling drugs has been ordered to pay back just over £9k. Maria Suzanne Parnell, 55, of Semley in Wiltshire, was sentenced to 42 months in prison in 2022 after pleading guilty to three counts of possession
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Doctor killed outside hospital in crash as coroner criticises lack of lighting
A coroner has criticised the lack of lighting outside a hospital where a doctor was killed after leaving work. Consultant psychiatrist Guy Powell, who walked with a stick, was crossing an unlit section of the A326 Marchwood Bypass when he was hit
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Travellers set up unauthorised encampment
TRAVELLERS have set up an unauthorised encampment at a new housing estate off the A31. The gOfficers have attended the site roup arrived at land off Mulberry Crescent, in Victory Oak Estate near St Leonards, yesterday afternoon, February 5.
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'It is brave to announce it' - Salisbury reacts to the King's cancer diagnosis
PEOPLE in Salisbury have shared their thoughts about the news that King Charles III has cancer. As previously reported, The King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun a schedule of regular treatments, and while he has postponed
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Thieves smash car window and steal horse saddle outside pub
THIEVES have reportedly smashed a car window outside a pub and stolen a horse saddle. The damage took place between 4.30pm and 7.30pm on Friday, February 2, outside the Old Beams Inn on the A338, near Ringwood. A car had had its rear window
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Council tax set to go up by maximum amount in April
Wiltshire Council has said that its proposed council tax rise of 4.99 per cent - the maximum amount permitted by the government – is necessary for the county. The plans were included in the budget proposals recently unveiled by the council for
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INVESTIGATION: Shops still selling illegal vapes despite police raid
TWO shops are still selling illegal vapes despite a recent raid by Trading Standards. As previously reported, Trading Standards and Wiltshire Police raided three shops in Salisbury on Friday, November 10, following a Journal investigation, and
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Everything you need to know as People in the Park 2024 dates announced
Salisbury Transition City has announced the date for the 2024 instalment of People in the Park. The event is scheduled to take place between 10am and 4pm on Saturday, May 18 at Queen Elizabeth Gardens. PICTURES: Popular event People in the
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Community group's bid to buy pub rejected but negotiations continue
A COMMUNITY group's first bid to buy its village pub has been rejected but its treasurer said negotiations are "ongoing". The Black Dog Inn, the only pub in Chilmark, closed on October 20, 2023, shortly after owner Robert Jones withdrew his plans
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Bid to turn war movie location into holiday let is 'only hope' of saving site
Plans to turn a disused RAF control tower into holiday accommodation are being hailed as the "only hope" of saving the historic building. The Landmark Trust is seeking consent to transform the nerve centre of the former RAF Ibsley, a New Forest
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Shoplifters arrested for stealing over 100 items from businesses on Southampton Road
TWO shoplifters have been arrested after £2,700 worth of items were stolen from businesses. Around 150 items were seized from a car that was stopped by police. At around 4pm on Thursday, February, 1, police received reports that three men were