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News Cafe opening 'soon' at old burger restaurant
A 'NEWS' cafe intends to open soon at a former burger restaurant. The old Byron, in New Canal, could be transformed into a new business venture. Signs appeared on the windows advertising for all roles including a head chef and general manager
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Plans approved to rebuild historical building destroyed by fire
A Grade II listed building in Tidworth that was destroyed by a fire will be restored after Wiltshire Council has approved plans for its reconstruction. The Stables building, on Jadgalik Road, was devastated by a huge fire in July 2022 which left
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Van left completely ruined from fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a smoldering van near Cranborne that was believed to have been burnt overnight. Crews from Hampshire and Dorset, including Verwood, were called to Tidpit near Fordingbridge just after 10am on Monday morning, May 13.
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Man in his 70s treated for injuries following two-car crash
A MAN in his 70s had to be treated for injuries after a two-car crash on Sunday afternoon. The crash took place on Hamptworth Road, Landford at around 3.15pm and four fire engines, police and an ambulance were spotted at the scene by a witness
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LETTER: Salisbury choral singers 'have lost a great friend and inspiring colleague'
Your piece “Once in a generation treasure” in last week’s edition was a fitting tribute to John Powell, a great music maker and character on the Salisbury choral scene. Your readers may also be interested to know that John was a bass member of
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Concerns over holiday rental causing 'disruption' in residential area
CONCERNS have been raised over a holiday rental causing ‘disruption’ in a residential area. The holiday home to the rear of 10 Coppice Close in St Ives has been brought to the attention of St Leonards and St Ives Parish Council. It follows
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Can you help Luna? Adorable two-year-old pup is looking for a forever home
THIS adorable Belgian Malinois cross dog is looking for a forever home. Luna is a lovely, energetic two-year-old Belgian Malinois cross looking for an active, adult-only home. Currently at Dogs Trust Salisbury, Luna is looking for calm and
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WATCH: Thug throws brick through house window in Bemerton Heath
A TEENAGE boy has been caught throwing a brick through a house window on a doorbell camera. The brick-wielding thug was seen approaching a house in Woodside Road, Bemerton Heath, shortly before midnight on Friday, May 3. CCTV footage shows
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Person dies after being struck by a train near Warminster
A person has died after being struck by a train near Warminster, police have confirmed. Emergency services including an air ambulance were called to scene near Warminster Station at around 7.45pm on Saturday, May 11. Despite paramedics attending
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Kings Charles and Prince William at airfield near Salisbury in rare joint visit
The King officially handed over the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to the Prince of Wales during a visit to an airfield just outside Salisbury. Charles – who became the inaugural holder of the title 32 years ago – met with his eldest
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City to welcome hundreds of businesses for highly anticipated expo
In just under four weeks, Salisbury will welcome hundreds of businesses from across Wiltshire for the highly anticipated Salisbury Business Expo. Local firms, including Design Pit, Mythic Software, South Western Railway and Paultons Park will lead
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'Thank you to all our locals': Pub owners pack up after 14 years
LONGSTANDING owners of a Laverstock pub have stepped down until further notice. The Duck Inn, a traditional pub near Salisbury, mysteriously closed on Sunday afternoon, May 12. Owners Becki and Tim Clifton, who have run the pub for 14 years
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Two cars crash on the A303 near Winterbourne Stoke
TWO vehicles crashed on the A303. The crash happened at around 3pm yesterday, Sunday, May 12, near Winterbourne Stoke. Three fire crews from Amesbury, Salisbury and Wilton were in attendance, and no injuries were reported. READ MORE: RECAP
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Every child has potential - become a foster carer and make it happen
That’s the message from Wiltshire Council as it encourages more people to come forward and provide loving homes for children in Wiltshire. This Foster Care Fortnight the council wants more foster carers to join and provide stability and safety
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Decades-old Sandy Balls tradition still takes place to this day
Recently, the team at InsureDaily.co.uk uncovered a collection of amusing, peculiar, and somewhat controversial road names scattered throughout the UK. A location in the New Forest has secured a spot on the intriguing list. Among the quirky place
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Veterans' Hub at retirement community now free thanks to local donation
The monthly Veterans’ Hub at Fordingbridge retirement community, Chevrons Living, will now be free of charge. This comes after a £500 donation from Hampshire's Ringwood and District Round Table. The Veterans’ Hub opens its doors to all veterans
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Salisbury duo win two awards at BBC Gardener’s World Spring Fair
A duo from Salisbury won platinum award for best garden and the best beautiful border award at the BBC Gardener’s World Spring Fair last weekend. Friends Laura Hall and Andrew Williamson met through their study of garden design at Sparsholt College
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PICTURES: Trekkers return after gruelling journey to Lost City for the Stars Appeal
A GROUP of Stars Appeal supporters have returned after a gruelling trek to the Lost City in Colombia. Among them was 80-year-old Grace Prince, who is believed to be one of the oldest women to have completed the journey. The 33 trekkers, aged
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Stonehenge to host adventure playground 'Playhenge' this half term
Stonehenge Visitor Centre will host a unique building event over May half term, as English Heritage invites children and adults to grab hammers, saws, nails and wood and construct "Playhenge" – a temporary adventure playground. Real tools will