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Amesbury Green Fingers garden upgraded to be more accesible
A community garden in Amesbury has been upgraded to make it more accessible for those with limited mobility. Milestone Infrastructure, alongside Wiltshire Council, rolled up their sleeves and swapped the roads for gardening by supporting the enhancement
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Salisbury Soroptimists calling for support with annual bra collection
Salisbury Soroptimists is asking for donations of ‘gently used’ bras that can be sent to women in various African countries. For the fifth year running, bras will be taken to “Afreebra” in south-west London, an initiative which partners with organisations
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Golf club charity day raises thousands for cardiac cause
A golf club charity day has raised thousands of pounds for a leading cardiac charity. A grand total of £22,600 was raised for Heartbeat in the annual Remedy Oak Charity Golf Day on May 7. The event, now in its 14th year, was hosted at the Remedy
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Grass and shrubs to replace hanging baskets next week following climate row
GRASS and shrubs will replace the city's traditional summer hanging basket display next week. The decision to scrap the hanging baskets and Gilbert the dragon, which had a budget of £30k last year, was part of the Salisbury City Council's money-saving
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Your chance to be on TV and win cash at this village pub just outside Salisbury
A VILLAGE pub will feature on ITV and guests are invited to come along to the filming session for a chance to win a cash prize. The White Horse, in Quidhampton, will host a television crew for lunch from noon on Tuesday, May 21, before they film
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Huge pothole that made road inaccessible is being repaired, says Cllr Richard Clewer
A 12.5 metre long pothole which has made a road inaccessible for seven months has had a "temporary repair." Earlier this week, the Journal spoke to Charlton-All-Saints residents Vince Jenkins and David Bennett about a huge pothole on Warrens Lane
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Man, 70, dies in 'medical episode' after two-vehicle crash
A MAN in his 70s has died as he reportedly suffered a medical episode following a crash. Police were called to the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Salisbury Road, south of Bulford, at 12.10pm on Friday, May 17. A driver – a man in his 70s -
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Road reopened in both directions after serious crash
Salisbury Road, which has been completely closed following a serious crash, is now reopened. The road south of Bulford was closed in both directions following a serious crash, according to police. A man in his 70s reportedly died in a medical
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Sir James Dyson one of biggest fallers on new Sunday Times Rich List
The 2024 Sunday Times Rich List shows that Wiltshire’s richest individual is on the decline. Entrepreneur Sir James Dyson, who pledged to donate £6 million to a Malmesbury Primary School at the beginning of this year, was the second largest faller
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Drink driver arrested and another reported for 'driving without due care'
A DRINK driver has been arrested and someone else has been reported for "driving without due care". Two vehicles have also been seized for no insurance in a busy week for police on Salisbury's roads. Posting on Facebook, Salisbury Police said
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Man assaulted at family fun day at Salisbury Rugby Club
A man in his 30s has suffered injuries after he was assaulted at a charity event last weekend. The Fabulous Family Fun Day took place at Salisbury Rugby Club on Saturday, May 11, from midday, raising more than £31,000 for the Salisbury Hospice
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Trial date set for influencer charged with making offensive TikTok videos
A TIKTOK influencer will stand trial for allegedly posting offensive videos on the platform. Fiona Ryan, of Laverstock Road, faces four allegations of malicious communications which are said to have taken place between March 4 and April 18 this
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Well known officer and ‘true gentleman' dies
A “GREAT officer and a true gentleman” who served the country for more than 40 years has died aged 87. Major Barry Andrews was a popular figure to all he knew, his wife of 37 years Diana said, and not just in West Moors where he lived but far
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'Pothole caused £500 worth of damage to my car'
A MAN has been left frustrated after claiming a pothole caused £500 worth of damage to his car. Alexander Caddy, 32, from Moordown, contacted Hampshire County Council but the local authority reportedly 'denied liability' for the damage caused
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VIDEO: Pair of tiny fox kits are being hand-reared by keepers at Longleat
A pair of tiny fox kits are being hand-reared by keepers at a safari park. Weighing in total just 46 grams, the adorable pair of fennec foxes at Longleat Safari Park have not been named yet named and their gender is unknown. Samantha Peeke,
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Demand for food bank drops but donations are still not meeting local need
A FOOD bank has seen a reduction in demand but donations are still not meeting the city's needs. Salisbury Foodbank dished out more than 8k emergency food parcels to struggling families in the last year, with more than 3,000 going to children.
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Fordingbridge High Street to be closed for five weeks over the summer
Fordingbridge High Street is set to be closed for five weeks during the summer for roadworks. According to Hampshire County Council, carriageway resurfacing will begin mid-June, with High Street expected to be closed for 24 hours for two weeks
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IN THE DOCK: Four drivers sentenced in Salisbury's court this week
THESE four drivers were sentenced at Salisbury Magistrates' Court this week. Jack Arthur Ruane, 31, of Test Court in Andover, was caught speeding in a Vauxhall Combo panel van along The Avenue in Wilton on November 23. Ruane pleaded guilty