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'Can you help me find information about a school in The Close?'
I wonder if anyone might be able to help me please? I am looking for information on Miss Beale's School which was in The Close in the 1800s. There was an article in the Salisbury Journal on April 12, 1806 about the school, which says
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Spa company wins top praise from industry magazine
A HOT tub company near Salisbury has received plaudits from an industry magazine for its holiday park spa. Catalina Spas, based in Gomeldon, was set up by Stephen Crabb in 1997. Since then it has grown to become a fully-fledged manufacturer,
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Police find missing boy, 11, who was last seen a few hours ago
Update: At 7.30pm Wiltshire police confirmed they had found the missing boy. They said: “We are pleased to report that following calls from members of the public, an 11-year-old boy reported missing earlier today from Tisbury has been found safe
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Council confirms 'exciting new addition' to Guildhall Square this Christmas
SALISBURY City Council has confirmed a brand-new Gift Fayre will be coming to the Guildhall Square this Christmas. As reported by the Journal earlier this month, Mynt Image Ltd is currently looking for stallholders to sell their goods inside a
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Key moments from council meeting that lasted more than 8 hours
A marathon council meeting lasting eight and a half hours was held in Trowbridge County Hall on February 20; here’s our pick of the most significant moments: 1. Tributes paid to late councillors A minute’s silence was held for the late Councillors
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Publican gearing up to trek 300km with his dog for children's charity
A PUBLICAN is planning to hike the coast to coast path to raise money for a local children's charity. David Foster, who along with his family run the Bell Inn at Wylye and the Carriers Arms in Stockton, will embark on the 310km walk to raise funds
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145-year-old stained-glass window at Salisbury Cathedral removed for restoration
Salisbury Cathedral’s stained-glass team, led by head glazier and conservator Sam Kelly, are temporarily removing a 19th-century window designed by the Pre-Raphaelite artist Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones and designer and craftsman William Morris, 145
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Live updates as heavy delays reported following crash on A338
12:54pm Delays appear to have eased on the A338
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Motorcyclist in his 30s dies after crash with car
A MOTORCYCLIST has died in a crash with a car. The male rider, in his 30s and from Brighton, was riding a black Kawasaki in Horton Road, Ashley Heath, at around 5.20pm on Friday, February 23. When he was near the junction with Woolsbridge Road
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Businesses raise thousands by raising a 'cuppa' for cancer charity
THOUSANDS of pounds has been raised for charity after businesses had a 'Cuppa for Cancer'. Organised by Hope for Tomorrow, the second annual Cuppa for Cancer Care event raised £12k to help its Wiltshire mobile chemotherapy unit treat more patients
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New town foodbank opens to support people who fall on hard times
A FOODBANK has moved to Wilton to serve its growing demand in a "warm and comforting" space. Salisbury Foodbank relocated its Fovant hub to Wilton Community Centre and opened for the first time on Friday, February 23. It is open to all every
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Planning round-up: Applications lodged for Salisbury and the surrounding area
THESE planning applications were received by Wiltshire Council from February 12 to 18. Amesbury PL/2023/11074 - Advertisement Consent. Address: 37 Salisbury Street, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7AW. Proposal: - Replace 1no. projecting signage with
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Primary school parliament visits town mayor to learn how local government works
A PRIMARY school 'parliament' visited their town Mayor to learn about local government. Pupils from Hillside First School quizzed Councillor Toni Coombs, Mayor of Verwood, who confessed that her favourite fish was a ‘clownfish’. Mayor Coombs