Archive
-
Date
FSB chair holds key discussions with Salisbury businesses
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chair, Martin McTague, recently spent a day in Salisbury to learn about the struggles local businesses face due to ongoing roadworks. Ruth Lambert, an FSB development manager, accompanied Martin
-
Date
QR codes at stations will enable time travel into the life of the past
Great Western Railway passengers across Wiltshire can now embark on a historic trip, thanks to a Windrose Rural Media Trust film project. The Great Western Approaches Revisited project uses footage from 1909 to the 1990s and pertains to 24 stations
-
Date
Sports therapist to take on epic 253 mile run for good cause
A sports therapist is running 253 miles to raise money for a children’s hospice charity. Alex Bance, of Spire Injury Clinic in Salisbury, will be running the distance between the Great Ormond Street Hospital in London and two ‘Julia’s House’ children
-
Date
NSPCC sees rise in concerns about unsupervised children
Concerns about children being left home alone have resulted in a 58 per cent increase in referrals in the south west according to the NSPCC. Last year, the charity made 475 referrals to agencies or services in the area, addressing issues related
-
Date
Nursery runs its first sports day on Hudson's Field - including a baby crawl race
A Salisbury nursery for under 5s hosted its first sports day on Hudson's Field. Finkley Hudson's Field Nursery marked a significant milestone in its first sports day, conveniently located adjacent to the nursery on Hudson's Field. Participation
-
Date
Ambulance charity seeks volunteers to train next generation
First aid charity St John Ambulance is looking for volunteers to assist as youth leaders and youth helpers across numerous areas in Wiltshire. Successful applicants are asked to dedicate a minimum of two hours per month to aid the charity's younger
-
Date
'Unremorseful' killer to be sentenced this week for Bemerton Heath murder
A MURDERER who stabbed a 20-year-old father to death in front of his son will be sentenced this week. Maurice Jones attacked Tsvetomir Genov outside the SPAR in Gainsborough Close, Bemerton Heath, on August 22 last year. Jones confronted Mr
-
Date
Teen, 18, charged for allegedly wielding knife in city centre
A TEENAGER has been charged after he was allegedly caught with a weapon in the city centre. Ryan Moore, of no fixed abode, was arrested and charged on suspicion of possessing a knife in New Canal on Sunday night, July 14. Moore was allegedly
-
Date
Cello star's unique aromatic experience and concert at Hale Park
International cellist star Frances Bartlett will host unique and immersive experiences at Hale Park this summer. The Redlynch-born musician, acclaimed for her performances throughout Europe, will present two activities on Saturday, July 20.
-
Date
Care agency responds 'quickly and decisively' to poor findings and is rated 'good'
A CARE provider has been rated 'good' by inspectors after overcoming a "steep learning curve". Lizor Care Concept, based in Tidworth, is no longer in special measures or breaching any regulations as it demonstrated improvements during a Care Quality
-
Date
Stalker who left ex housebound 'in an absolute mess' avoids jail
A STALKER who left his victim feeling "trapped" and unable to sleep has avoided immediate imprisonment. Adrian Totu, 49, of Fisherton Street, harassed his ex-girlfriend over the course of three months, on one occasion turning up to her house and
-
Date
Extension of Wiltshire solar development approved to 'future-proof' farm
A solar development between Warminster and Amesbury is set to be extended in an effort to “future-proof” a farm that is more than 100 years old. Codford Solar Farm is located near the villages of Codford St Mary and Chitterne and has been approved