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Obituary - Ces Mills, who opened Assisi House in Salisbury
Cyril Leslie George Mills, better known as Ces, died peacefully in his sleep, at home in Okehampton, Devon, on April 18, 2024. Ces was born and lived most of his life Salisbury, retiring to Devon in 2012. He served his engineering apprenticeship
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'We are so thankful': Charlie's Star charity thank Salisbury FC
A CHARITY supporting bereaved families that have lost a child has thanked Salisbury Football Club for their support in fundraising. Charlie’s Star is a south-west charity that provides families who have lost a child with a 7-day respite break in
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Scammer keeps 90-year-old woman on phone call for more than four hours
Police are warning members of the public to remain vigilant against scammers following a recent increase in the number of reports of fraudulent calls in the Salisbury area, including one incident in which a 90-year-old woman was kept on the line for
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Salisbury Museum to host exhibition on work and life of Rex Whistler
Salisbury Museum is hosting an exhibition to mark the 80th anniversary of artist Rex Whistler’s death. The exhibition, "Rex Whistler: The Artist and His Patrons", will run from Monday, May 27 to Sunday, September 29 and promises to be a voyage
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Council exploring alternative use for academy's boarding house after closure notice
WILTSHIRE Council is in "exploratory conversations" with a school in Tidworth following its announcement that its boarding house is closing down. As previously reported, The Wellington Academy has announced that it has decided to close its boarding
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Catapult attacks prompts calls for action after cat killed and floodlights smashed
A SERIES of attacks have resulted in some housing estate residents fearing for their safety. Calls for parents to be held accountable for their “reckless” children come after thugs shot and killed a three-year-old cat using a catapult last week
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Former Disney princess opens 'beautiful' ballet studio for children
A FORMER Disney princess has realised her dream of opening a ballet studio near Salisbury. Hollie Kwan brought American brand Tutu School to Britford in March and has seen enormous amounts of support. A former granary, near Britford Farm Shop
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Travellers set up 'unauthorised' camp in town centre car park
TRAVELLERS who set up an "unauthorised" encampment in a town centre car park have been told to leave. The individuals arrived in Amesbury's central car park on Wednesday, May 15. A Wiltshire Council enforcement officer and police officers arrived
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New owners set to bring unique concept to former city pub
A COMBINED pub, bar and cafe business is opening its first venue in Salisbury. Hettie Bells, a new all-day food and drink concept, will replace the former Railway Tavern, next to Salisbury Railway Station. Its founder, James England, has partnered
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Late night brawl leaves Nails by TN window smashed costing owner hundreds
The window at the front of a Winchester Street nail salon has been smashed and boarded up. Nails by TN, on 12 Winchester Street, was discovered with a smashed window by owners on the morning of Thursday, May 2. People living in the flat above
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Museum 'honoured' as King Charles III unveils only Apache exhibit in Europe
THE chief executive of the Army Flying Museum said she was "honoured" when it became the first museum in Europe to feature a permanent Apache AH Mk.1, after the exhibit was officially opened by King Charles III. The formidable attack helicopter
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'A huge example to us all': Wiltshire's oldest woman celebrates 110th birthday
THE oldest woman in Wiltshire has celebrated her 110th birthday. Anne Baker MBE, of Harnham Road, marked the special day on Tuesday, May 14, surrounded by flowers, family and cards - including one from His Majesty King Charles and Queen Camilla
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'No freeloaders' at Wiltshire Council says CEO as he reflects on his career
There are “no freeloaders” at Wiltshire Council, according to CEO Terence Herbert. As he prepares his transition over to Surrey County Council in August, Terence has reflected upon the highs and lows of his career at Wiltshire Council. He
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Salisbury Journal readers can subscribe for just £3 for 3 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £3 for 3 months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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PICTURES: Green Man Parade revived in Burley after 175 years
Villagers in a celebrated national park have revived a historic May tradition by bringing back a Green Man Parade 175 years since it was last celebrated. Two hundred people in Burley turned out to see the first parade in the village since the 19th
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Nursery 'blown away' as it is named in UK's top 20 for second year running
Kindred Odstock has been named one of the top 20 nurseries in the South West of England for the second year in a row. The day nursery and pre-school, which was rated “Outstanding” in its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022, is located