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See inside new art shop selling 'eco-minded' artwork that's planning to run classes
A mum-of-five has opened a new art shop selling “eco conscious” products and offering classes. Stacey Windsor, 37, opened 'Salt' on Milford Street on Saturday, May 25, underneath Windsor Financial Services. An artist herself, Stacey sells her
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Review: Indian street food restaurant with rotating menu impresses
AN Indian restaurant with a long history in Salisbury has been recognised with a second award so I visited to see what the hype was about. Cafe Diwali, at 90 Crane Street, has been serving Indian street food for nine years and has gathered quite
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Housing estate Post Office opens after month-long delay due to Wi-Fi problems
A long-awaited Post Office has opened on a new build estate after Wi-Fi issues arose. The new facility opened at SPAR Late Shop, at 4 Rhodes Moorhouse Way in Longhedge, on Tuesday, May 28. This Post Office was originally due to open on April
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'Small school with a big heart' given first Ofsted rating after becoming academy
A SMALL primary school "with a big heart" has been given its first Ofsted rating after it became an academy. St Thomas a Becket is a Church of England Aided Primary School in Tilshead which has 46 pupils aged four to 11 on its roll. His Majesty's
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Salisbury Art Trail is in full swing – featuring almost 100 artists
Artists across Salisbury are offering the rare opportunity to view their work in their homes and studios. The 2024 Salisbury Art Trail provides an opportunity for visitors to explore Salisbury and the surrounding countryside and support local artists
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'Significant step forward' in plans for new police station in Salisbury
PLANS to build a new police station in Salisbury "have taken a step forward", with an agreement to buy land at Old Sarum now being worked on. This news comes after planning permission was refused twice to build at High Post in February - the other
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Surgeons plan major op in attempt to save Wiltshire window cleaner’s legs
Surgeons are planning a major operation to save the legs of a Wiltshire window cleaner who survived a 33,000-volt shock from an overhead power line. Jason Knight 33, from Westbury, has already lost part of his left arm and five of his toes. He
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Motorist caught texting at the wheel 'denies having a phone'
A driver who was pulled over by Wiltshire Police for using his phone at the wheel denies ever having a phone. Wiltshire Police's Road Unit was out patrolling the county's roads on Wednesday morning, May 29 as part of the force's 'Project Zero'
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Driver who sped past crash scene at over 100mph caught by police
A driver who sped past the scene of a serious crash on the A303 has blamed the police officers who caught him. Wiltshire Police officers had already been attending a scene on the A303 on Tuesday morning, May 28, after the driver of a red Mini Cooper
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Photographer's picture of Stonehenge featured in London exhibition
A photographer from Hampshire has had his picture of Stonehenge displayed at an exhibition in London. Chris Gorman, 50, Hampshire took a photo of Stonehenge at sunrise and was chosen for it to be featured at the British Press Photographers’ Association
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Return of national service ‘unpalatable’ for young people
I’ve got to be honest that in my list of possible columns for this week, I didn’t have any plans to write about the return of national service. But we’re in a general election now, so I guess anything goes. What’s it going to be next week? Bringing
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Group closes in on bringing village's only pub back to life
THE only pub in a village near Salisbury could be brought back to life if villagers can raise £65k. The King's Head closed four years ago and was designated an Asset of Community Value on February 16, 2022. It's located in the isolated village
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Civic Society unveil new blue plaque in Broad Chalke to commemorate Wiltshire artist
Salisbury Civic Society has unveiled a new blue plaque in Broad Chalke to commemorate the life of an artist and photographer. Cecil Beaton moved into his Wiltshire Home, Reddish House, in 1947, living there until he died in 1980, and the plaque
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Bygone: Historic facade’s link to mysterious death
This interesting story surrounds the building which stands in Salisbury Market Place next to the Ox Row Inn. As you can see in the photo, the name Hart takes centre stage on the decorative building’s façade after Walter Hart, the shop’s owner at
