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Still time to get your tickets for launch of Thom Belk Community Fund
NEXT weekend sees the launch of the Thom Belk Community Fund. It will be launched with a special musical event at Salisbury Arts Centre on Saturday, August 10, from 6pm-11pm This music extravaganza features seven of Thom’s favourite Salisbury
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'It has been an amazing time' - Women's clothing shop closing after 11 years
A WOMEN’S clothing shop is closing after 11 years. Conker Boutique, in the Maltings, will shut its doors for good at the end of August, it announced earlier this month. Sarah Hayden runs the shop and told the Journal that the their lease is
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Salisbury History Festival returns with exciting programme of events and activities
People are being invited to join a week-long celebration of Salisbury history in an exciting programme of events and activities. The Salisbury History Festival will run from August 26-31 and is being organised by Fisherton History Society.
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Inquest: Wiltshire man at centre of manhunt died in Aldershot of drug overdose
A WILTSHIRE man who was the at the centre of a six-week manhunt died of a drug overdose, an inquest has heard. 36-year-old Kiran Pun of Amesbury, whose disappearance sparked five arrests and an investigation into his possible murder, was found
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Letter: 'I applaud the new government in scrapping Stonehenge tunnel project'
I have to applaud the new government's choice to scrap the Stonehenge tunnel project, it was a terrific white elephant in the making (or birthing). Read more: Stonehenge tunnel plans axed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves The clear fact that
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Two taken to hospital after air ambulance and firefighters rushed to crash scene
A serious crash on the A345 in Wiltshire has seen two people taken to hospital after emergency services and air ambulances rushed to the scene. The incident took place just after 3pm on Wednesday, July 31 on the A345 at West Chisenbury, between
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Wiltshire Creative 'thrilled' as it announces new Executive Director
Wiltshire Creative has announced the appointment of its new executive director. Rosa Corbishley has taken on the role, having previously held the position of Communications and Development Manager of Salisbury International Arts Festival (2008
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Plans for Spitfire-themed rooftop bar to go on show at public event - here's when
PLANS to renovate the vacant Cathedral Hotel will next week be presented at a public event. The new owner's plan to turn the building, which has been empty since July 2022, into a high-quality boutique hotel with 13 luxury suites, "filling a crucial
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'Hugely enjoyable': Top 21 photos from theatre's fund-raising garden party
MORE than 100 people gathered for a garden party to raise money for Salisbury theatre. The large crowd gathered in the beautiful gardens of Mr and Mrs Joe Studholme's Court House, in Lower Woodford, for Studio Theatre's bi-annual party. Actors
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Bygone: Poignant tale of the wife Lord Nelson left
In late June 1801 Frances, Lady Nelson was informed that her husband, Vice Admiral Lord Nelson, having been released from his post as Commander-in-Chief in the Baltic, was shortly expected home in Britain. She had not seen him for six months and
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Salisbury Journal readers can subscribe for just £6 for 6 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £6 for 6 months or over 50% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion. A digital subscription is the best way to read our news site online, as subscribers
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Help for Heroes is a lifeline for Army veteran David who is living with chronic pain
The agony Army veteran David endures after suffering a knee injury in service affects every aspect of his life. “I can’t sleep, I can’t do anything. I’m on so much medication it affects my memory, my mood, everything,” he said. “It’s like having