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New Forest District Council wins Employer of the Year honour
NEW Forest District Council (NFDC) has been awarded Employer of the Year by Brockenhurst College. The accolade was handed out at the college’s Gala Awards on July 11, celebrating the council's ongoing partnership and shared work for enhancing apprenticeships
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Can you help rescue dog Simba find his Hakuna Matata home?
A "WONDERFUL" rescue dog with lots of love to give is looking for a home. Simba, a lively and intelligent four-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier crossbreed, is eagerly seeking a forever home. Known for his playful and larger-than-life personality
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Salisbury Hospice receives £1,000 from bowling club fundraiser
Fordingbridge Bowling Club raised £1,000 for the Salisbury Hospice in their fundraiser. On Sunday, June 2, Fordingbridge Bowling Club hosted a “Joint Captain’s Day”, which included bowling games, raffles, and sandwiches and cakes which their catering
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Silhouette giants installed at Salisbury Plain to warn visitors of military training
Huge silhouette ‘giants’ have been installed on the Salisbury Plain Training Area. The 10ft silhouettes have been created to inform and educate the public about the dangers of accessing military land. They are modelled on soldiers from 5 Rifles
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I tried the 'world's best tea' and it's not from a popular British brand
Britain is known the world over for its love of tea with the country bucking the trend when compared to our coffee-drinking friends on the continent. First becoming popular in England, Scotland and Wales in the 17th century, people all across the
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Fayre on the Square reopens with mini golf and street food at Feast and Flavour
Salisbury’s vibrant annual pop up summer event has reopened, and the team at Charter 1227 has expanded their offering for the 2024 season. On Friday, July 19, Fayre on the Square hosted its launch evening on the Guildhall Square, offering street
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New shop will be a go to destination for outdoor gear for New Forest walks
It's expected to become the go-to destination for outdoor gear for New Forest walks. Renowned outdoor clothing brand Páramo has opened a new store in Christchurch Road in Ringwood where customers will receive a 20 per cent discount throughout
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Primary school given award for keeping staff and children safe online
A Salisbury primary school has been honoured for keeping staff and children safe online. Manor Fields Primary School was awarded the 360-degree safe Online Safety Mark after it was assessed by the South West Grid for Learning Trust. It reviewed
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Popular family-run sunflower patch in Pitton returning this summer
A family of five from Winterbourne are preparing to open their farm to the public for their third annual pick-your-own sunflowers patch. Charlie Harvey, 33, and her husband Joseph Harvey, 39, run a farm in Pitton and for the last three years, they
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IN THE PLANNING: Demolitions and new chalet bungalows
Here are the planning applications received by Wiltshire Council for the week ending July 14. Bowerchalke PL/2024/06126 - 2 Chapel Cottages, Church Street, Bowerchalke, SP5 5BB Proposal: Proposed internal alterations, removal of conservatory
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Salisbury YOU Network invites youth organisations to join initiative
Salisbury's brand new YOU Network is welcoming expressions of interest from safe spaces for young locals. Following over a year of work by Salisbury Youth Provision Forum, the network aims to connect youth organisations, charities, clubs and volunteer
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Grandmother who lives for adventure becomes first 'chief thrillseeker' at theme park
A NAN who has completed more than 5,000 parachute jumps throughout an impressive career with the Red Devils has become a theme park's first 'chief thrillseeker'. Trailblazer Jackie Smith, 72, who lives near Stonehenge, has devoted her entire life