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Sleep under the stars this May with Alabaré's Big Sleep charity event
In a bid to raise awareness about homelessness, Salisbury charity Alabaré is holding its first stargazing BIG Sleep at Messums West, Tisbury this May. Open to anyone aged eight and above, the event is scheduled to take place in the heart of the
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Salisbury death notices and funeral announcements from the Salisbury Journal
The Salisbury Journal published 8 death notices last week. Every week, the Salisbury Journal publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice
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Poet Laureate to perform at Salisbury Cathedral to celebrate new National Trust book
THE Poet Laureate will be presenting a special evening of poetry at Salisbury Cathedral later next month. Simon Armitage will be in Salisbury on Wednesday May 29 to celebrate the launch of his new book Blossomise. Blossomise was commissioned
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Pupils transported back in time to mark Titanic Day
PUPILS from Fordingbridge Junior School were transported back in time for an immersive experience to mark Titanic Day. Year 4 pupils from Fordingbridge Junior School attended school in authentic period costumes on Thursday, April 18. They were
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Salisbury Camping and Caravanning Club facilities to be upgraded
The Camping and Caravanning Club’s primary shower/restroom facilities will soon be upgraded due to funding from Salisbury City Council. These facilities will benefit from an investment of circa £55k which will help to provide an enhanced experience
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PICTURES: St Thomas’s Church hosts Salisbury Choir Festival
CROWDS came out in full force to enjoy the Salisbury Choir Festival. Taking place in St Thomas's Church, more than 15 choirs took to the stage to perform for attendees, including the Cathedral Youth Choir, Chafyn Grove School Choir, the Rock Choir
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Chair of fire service rocked by' sexism and misogyny' to step down
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue is set for a new chair after Rebecca Knox has confirmed she is stepping down. The woman who has governed the fire service that serves the Salisbury area since 2016 will not be running for re-election. This
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50 years ago this week: Wombles, steam train and fashion show
Fifty years ago this week, the young people of Wilton remembered they were Wombles, a steam train pulled into Salisbury and the Alderholt Young Wives held a fashion show. Enjoy these photos from this week in 1974.
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Second World War veteran who spent three years as a prisoner of war turns 104
A Second World War veteran who has lived in Salisbury since 1953 recently celebrated his 104th birthday. Former Royal Marine James “Jim” Wren, who now lives at Old Sarum Manor, is the last living member of the HMS Repulse detachment and survived
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Man self-medicated with cannabis because he struggled to book a GP appointment
A MAN who was caught with cannabis claims he was using it for self-medication as he struggled to book a GP appointment. Jamie Chapman's home in Carmelite Way was searched by police in relation to another matter on November 14, 2023. During
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Here's the plan for St George's Day celebrations in Salisbury today
TODAY marks St George's Day and here's what's going on in Salisbury. England's legendary patron Saint George will be celebrated in Salisbury Market Place on Sunday, April 28, from 10am until 4pm. The celebrations, organised by Salisbury City
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Our five favourite photos from the Salisbury Journal Camera Club this week
HERE are the five best photos taken in the Salisbury Journal Camera Club this week. From impressive drone shots to colourful fields, we want to highlight the work of some of our Camera Club photographers this week. The theme in the Camera Club
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Fly tip behind charity shop attracts rats
A FLY tip has been left behind Ringwood's Sue Ryder shop including furniture and glass alcohol bottles. The Sue Ryder shop, Meeting House Lane, Ringwood, has complained after a fly tip containing old furniture and glass alcohol bottles has attracted
