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Adorable rare tiger cubs get first vaccinations in Wiltshire
A set of four rare tiger cubs who are some of the most endangered animals in the world have received their first vaccinations in Wiltshire. The Amur tiger cubs were born at Longleat Safari Park in Warminster in May 2024 and keepers have been looking
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Pet insurance firm 'thrilled' to partner with football club for 2024/25 season
A Salisbury-based pet insurance company has announced a new partnership with a football club for the 2024/25 football season. Perfect Pet Insurance is one of the UK’s most trusted and established pet insurers and has entered a new sponsorship partnership
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Provoked man used 'excessive self defence' against then-partner's son, court rules
A MAN has been sentenced in court for a serious assault after using "excessive self-defence" against his then-partner's son. Sean Lee, 42, of Rushworth Row in Amesbury, turned up at James Gray's address "banging on the door" after receiving a
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Nationwide hosts Dementia UK's specialist pop-up clinics in Salisbury
Dementia UK will provide specialist care, via pop-up clinics, to families and individuals living with dementia in Wiltshire. The free clinics will operate in five Nationwide branches in the county, including Salisbury. The charity's Admiral
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The beautifully decorated bar where wine prices have not increased in years
'The home of wine and cheese in Salisbury' is the place to be this wine and cheese day (July 25), offering over 70 wines and an assortment of cheeses for a delectable evening out. Maul’s Wine and Cheese Bar, on 3 Fish Row, is run by Andy Maul,
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'We won’t have a town centre': Reactions to housing proposals for New Look building
SALISBURY residents have expressed concerns about the impact proposals for housing will have on the city centre if they become reality. Plans to change one of Salisbury's largest high street shops to housing were presented at Salisbury City Council's
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'I welcome the decision not to place Stonehenge on the at risk register'
As a resident of Shrewton, one of the local villages that is constantly subjected to huge volumes of rat running traffic avoiding congestion on the A303, I welcome the decision of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) not to place Stonehenge on the ‘at
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'They are both winners': Two Stars Appeal volunteers shortlisted for award
Two Stars Appeal volunteers have been shortlisted in the BBC Radio Wiltshire Make a Difference Awards 2024. David Chalk, who is a Stars Appeal bucket collection volunteer at Salisbury District Hospital, and Volunteer Challenge Manager Jo Maslen
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10 foods that will help you 'live longer, lose weight and feel better'
The founder of 'Blue Zones' Dan Buettner has shared ten ingredients that could help you "live longer, lose weight and feel better". The National Geographic fellow and author, 64, recently took to his Instagram platform to explain the benefits
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Call the police if you see this man linked with an assault
Police are looking for a man in connection with an assault. The public are being asked to help with locating Callum Donnelly, 25. (Image: Wiltshire Police) Wiltshire Police has said: "We are appealing for your help to locate Callum Donnelly
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Ned Sangster wins the amateur riders race with Lady Wingalong
IT'S not over until the fat lady sings, so they say. Well, she is already clearing her throat and will enter the stage, barring accidents, as far as the 2024 jockeys championship is concerned. IT was 83 winners before Oisin Murphy arrived at Salisbury
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Bygone Salisbury: The fascinating history of the George Inn
The George Inn (now part of the Boston Tea Party) was the property of William Teynterer, Mayor in 1330. His son, William, who served the same office in 1361 and 1375, bequeathed certain property to the Mayor and his brethren, as the Guild of St. George
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Old Sarum Airfield giving licensed pilots the chance to fly historic WW2 aircraft
Old Sarum Airfield have announced that it will be visited by a historic aeroplane, offering flight enthusiasts the opportunity to fly the aircraft. A visit from Harvard ‘Warbird’ will start with a test weekend on July 27 and 28. The Harvard
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Salisbury boy, 7, inspired to collect school supplies for young children in Kenya
A seven year old from Sarum St Pauls CofE Primary School is collecting donations for impoverished children in Kenya. Moses Cullen-Rogers, a pupil from Sarum St Pauls CofE Primary School, has been collecting unused pens, pencils, crayons, colouring
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Word Up: 'I’ve had the joys of moving house'
This week, I’ve had the joys of moving house (only to another part of Salisbury, to disappoint those hoping this might mean the last of these columns). But before I get on to house-moving, a little bit of housekeeping regarding some of the responses
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Huge support for £3m plan to save iconic control tower at former RAF base
Support is pouring in for plans to save a "unique" building that appeared in a famous war film starring Hollywood idol David Niven. The Landmark Trust is seeking consent to preserve part of the former RAF Ibsley, near Ringwood, by converting the
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Everything we know about the housing plans for the former Woolworths site
Proposals to change a large high street store into housing have been revealed. New Look, a fashion brand located on 22/30 High Street, faces potential closure as site owner Thomas Homes has proposed plans to demolish the site and turn it into 52