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'Read Easy' reading coaching sessions celebrate first Salisbury graduate
A machine operator from Salisbury has become the first Salisbury graduate of literacy charity “Read Easy.” Read Easy provides volunteer-led reading coaching programmes for adults that are free, with a one-to-one approach, they have been running
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Safe refuge for male victims of domestic abuse opens in Wiltshire
A temporary refuge has opened at a hidden location in Wiltshire to help men fleeing from domestic abuse. The decision to build a refuge specifically for men comes after nearly 2,000 men were reported as victims of domestic abuse in Wiltshire in
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Shuropody in Salisbury to be 'permanently closed' for second time
A podiatry clinic in Salisbury is closing down. Shuropody, on New Canal, will be closing down for the second time, after it unexpectedly shut its doors, seemingly for good, on Friday, June 30. It reopened ay the end of last year. In a message
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Tranquil garden sanctuary opens gates for special charity event
Horatio's Garden South West at Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre in Salisbury District Hospital is allowing rare public visits. The fully accessible, private garden designed by seven-time RHS Chelsea gold medalist, Cleve West, offers solace
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Council warn of disruption as station revamp to start next week
‘Plan ahead and allow extra time’ for railway journeys say the council, as disruption at Salisbury station is likely from next week. The disruption is due to a £5.8 million revamp, aiming to create a more “welcoming and “accessible” experience
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See inside this £4.5m Amesbury house with nine bedrooms and a swimming pool
An 18th century family home in a “glorious” setting has gone on the market. Moor Hatches, a seven-bedroom family home and two-bedroom cottage in Woodford Valley, is being sold by Strutt and Parker for £4,500,000. The house was originally an
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Self-styled ‘Joker’ made pillow with face of ex he ‘tried to kill’, court told
The jury in the trial of man who styled himself on The Joker have been shown a photograph of a pillow adorned with the movie villain’s picture as well as the face of his girlfriend whom he is accused of attempting to kill. Anthony Yewman, 45, of
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Lane closed after car breaks down on main road through Wiltshire
1:25pm It looks as though traffic has cleared up. Wiltshire Police has been contacted for more information.
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Firefighters rush to Bemerton Heath after 'large' bonfire becomes uncontrollable
A BONFIRE got out of control and had to be extinguished by firefighters. One crew from Salisbury Fire Station rushed to Woodside Road in Bemerton Heath just after noon on Thursday, May 30. Concerns were raised after a large bonfire became uncontrollable
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Warning over new TV Licence scam - what to look out for
Households across the country have been warned not to fall victim to a new TV Licence scam circulating through email. The scam email claims that your TV Licence is due to expire in the near future and tries to encourage you to renew through a link
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Police recover two stolen ATVs by following tyre marks
TWO ATV vehicles were recovered after being stolen from an event in Ringwood. A designated named officer (DNO) discovered tyre marks matching the descriptions of two stolen all-terrain vehicles. After 12 hours of searching, the vehicles were
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PICTURES: USAF fighter jets photographed flying over Salisbury
US Air Force planes could be heard flying over Salisbury this week. According to Flight Radar, they were US Air Force planes known as "McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle" aircraft, and were seen overhead on the evening of Thursday, May 30. On the
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Victim of Netflix cyberstalker 'wasn't taken seriously by Wiltshire Police'
A mother who was subjected to years of hell at the hands of Netflix stalker Matthew Hardy says Wiltshire Police missed chances to put a stop to his crimes years before he was eventually caught. Hardy, who was the subject of Netflix's Can I Tell
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Enjoy classical music at historic church as festival returns
A WELL-established classical music week which has been going for more than 25 years returns next month. Farley Music Festival, held at All Saints' Church in Farley, is back and this year runs from June 18 to June 23. The festival was established
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Ten weeks of maintenance starts on bridge just outside city centre
MAINTENANCE work has started on a historic bridge near the centre of Salisbury. The works will last for ten weeks, and started on Tuesday (May 28). According to one.network, it is just for "minor maintenance and painting works". A flotation
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Meet the new owners of 'traditional country pub' just outside Salisbury
A ‘proper English country pub’ in Whiteparish has had a change of hands - and the landlords are offering a ‘warm welcome’. On Monday, May 13, new owners Nicky and Patrick Chambers opened the doors to The Kings Head in Whiteparish. So far,
