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'Let them get on with building the tunnel at Stonehenge'
The Salisbury Journal published an article online on February 21 with views from Salisbury residents about the plans to build a tunnel at Stonehenge (Salisbury residents on A303 Stonehenge tunnel plans). Yes, one did live in Shrewton, but the
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Ten new Humboldt penguins joins colony at popular zoo an hour from Salisbury
Ten new Humboldt penguins have joined a colony at a popular zoo that is just an hour away from Salisbury. The new arrivals, who travelled down to Marwell Zoo from London on Monday, February 19, joined Jacko, Sushi, Iggy (Igor) and Pistachio in
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'It feels quite special' - Loved city pub reopens after three week makeover
A POPULAR pub has reopened after receiving a "fresh" new makeover and staff are "excited" to welcome customers back. The Ox Row Inn, located on Ox Row, reopened today, Thursday, February 22, after temporarily closing for redecoration on January
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Wiltshire Council votes to keep meat and dairy on the menu at council events
In a move dubbed by campaigners as a “rural common-sense revolution”, Wiltshire Council has become the latest local authority to vote in support of a Countryside Alliance campaign to support farmers and stop councils from banning meat and dairy at
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Wiltshire Council leader called 'disgrace' in blue badge parking row
The leader of Wiltshire Council, Richard Clewer, has been called a “disgrace” and told to “hang his head in shame” during a debate on parking charges for blue badge holders in the county. The proposal of reinstating free parking for disabled drivers
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James May, Al Murray and Michael Palin coming to history festival this summer
THE Grand Tour and Top Gear star James May will join a star-studded line-up including comedian Al Murray and presenter Michael Palin at this year's Chalke History Festival. Organisers of the popular Chalke History Festival promise that this year's
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Car splits in half and two men hospitalised after crash with coach on A303
A CAR split in half after a crash with a coach on the A303 which left two men hospitalised. The crash happened around 10.45am on Thursday, February 22, on the A303 near Chicklade. Police and an air ambulance from Dorset and Somerset air ambulance
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Tidworth-born singer and songwriter James Blunt celebrates milestone birthday
POPULAR singer, songwriter and social media sensation James Blunt has turned 50 years old. Born 'James Hillier Blount' in Tidworth in 1974, he changed his surname to 'Blunt' when he broke into the music industry, in order to make it easier for
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Person taken to hospital after two vans crash on A303 near Amesbury
A PERSON was taken to hospital after two vans crashed on the A303. The crash involving a Ford Transit and an Iveco Dropside happened at approximately 8.10pm on the A303, eastbound between Cholderton and Andover on Wednesday, February 21. Police
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PHOTOS: Look inside popular city centre pub after 'fresh and uplifting' makeover
THE Ox Row Inn has officially reopened with a "fresh" new look following a "makeover". The popular pub, located on Ox Row, opened its doors once again on Thursday, February, after temporarily closing for redecoration on Monday, January 29.
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Tornado warning as wind and rain batters the south
A tornado warning has been issued for Wiltshire and other parts of the south. The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) says there could be tornados, "misocyclones" and maybe even a "low-topped supercell or two". It follows a Met
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All the flood warnings and alerts in place as more heavy rain falls in Salisbury
SEVERAL flood warnings and alerts are in place as more heavy rain falls on Salisbury. Two yellow weather warnings for wind and rain are in place by the Met Office as forecasters warn of disruption until 6pm on Wednesday. Heavy rain is expected
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A303 near Amesbury expected to remain closed after diesel spillage
THE A303 is expected to remain closed after a crash near Amesbury last night. The A303 is closed eastbound between the A338, Cholderton, and A342, Andover, for emergency re-surfacing. According to National Highways, a crash occurred at approximately
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Bygone Salisbury: Fragment of Salisbury's Steam Laundry past saved
My thanks go to Judith Casey who recently noticed the old hoarding for the Salisbury Steam Laundry that was revealed on the junction of Gorringe Road / Wilton Road. Judith quickly took a photograph and her action has preserved a little piece of history
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Planning for care in later life: what you need to know
Many of us are living longer and may require some form of care in our later years. Planning for care in later life can help you and your loved ones to avoid having to make confusing and stressful decisions at a time when you may need care most.
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Student teaming up with former teacher to perform Baroque concert
A STUDENT has reunited with her former music teacher to perform a Baroque concert in the city. Cecily Moorsom started learning the recorder with Miranda Dodd at the age of six. She later sang in the Cathedral Girls Choir and went on to study
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Another legend of the Salisbury music scene has died aged 81
ANOTHER LEGEND of the local music scene has died. Ron Bligh, who dedicated more than 50 years of his life to music making in the Salisbury area, died earlier this month aged 81. Ron was born in Salisbury on December 24, 1942, and was educated
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Children help design garden for BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair
RESIDENTS of the New Forest will benefit from a new community garden designed for BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair. The garden has been designed and built by home-schooled children in Bramshaw as well as adult participants of Solent Mind, in collaboration