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20 real ales to feature in 12-day festival at Salisbury pub
A selection of 20 real ales will feature in a 12-day beer festival at a Salisbury pub. Wetherspoon's pub The King's Head, in Bridge Street, will host the festival from October 9 to October 20. The selection of beers includes five from international
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Another three animals killed on New Forest roads
Another three free-roaming animals have been killed on New Forest roads. A foal died on the C10 near Longslade car park, and a donkey injured on the B3080 at Turf Hill had to be humanely destroyed by one of the agisters. The third accident
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Camel and alpaca rescue training for team of firefighters
Fire crews have undergone training in rescuing exotic animals - including camels and alpacas. Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service practiced their skills at Lady Chichester’s manor house in Wiltshire. The sessions allowed the firefighters to practice
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Debate turns 'ugly' as councillors quizzed on home building plan
Members of Wiltshire Council’s cabinet have been thoroughly questioned on the local plan ahead of its proposed submission to the Secretary of State. The plan sets the blueprint for over 36,000 homes, 160ha of employment land, infrastructure projects
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Theresa May says justice is 'highly unlikely to happen' at upcoming public inquiry
Former Prime Minister Theresa May says justice is “highly unlikely to happen” for those affected by the Salisbury poisonings six years ago. During a podcast covering the inquiry into the Salisbury poisonings, Baroness May says she hopes the family
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Pub to re-open after nearly four months of closure
A RINGWOOD pub which closed earlier this year is re-opening its doors to punters. The London Tavern in Linford Road is due to re-open this evening (Friday, October 11). A new publican has moved in and will be running the Stonegate Group owned
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Tens of thousands of pounds worth of power tools stolen during van break ins
TENS of thousands of pounds worth of power tools have been stolen in Wiltshire, with the majority of thefts occurring in Salisbury. In recent weeks, Wiltshire Police has received reports of more than 45 incidents of vans being broken into and valuable
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Musical Theatre Choir 'working hard' ahead of joining Gareth Malone in upcoming tour
A MUSICAL theatre choir is performing in an exciting concert with a renowned choirmaster. Fordingbridge Musical Theatre Choir, led by Olivia Sparkhall, will perform at Poole Lighthouse on November 7 as backing singers for Gareth Malone’s tour of
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Three children involved in racially aggravated fight on bus
THREE children were involved in a racially aggravated incident on a bus travelling through Amesbury. At 5pm on Thursday, October 10, police were called to reports of a racially aggravated physical altercation involving three children on an X4 bus
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Live Aid memorabilia up for auction
LIVE AID memorabilia is going up for auction this winter, with British legends Ultravox taking centre stage. Following Ultravox bass player Chris Cross' death in March, his bass guitar used at the Live Aid concert, his Live Aid security pass, ticket
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Spectacular Northern Lights shine over New Forest in dazzling display
The Northern Lights splashed vivid colour across the New Forest in a spectacular display. Stargazers across Hampshire were treated to the lights, also known as aurora borealis, last night. The beautiful phenomena is chiefly influenced by geomagnetic
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PICTURES: Northern Lights return with stunning display over Salisbury
THE Northern Lights lit up Salisbury's skies once again last night. On Thursday, October 10 through to the morning of Friday, October 11, keen photographers from the Salisbury Journal Camera Club captured the stunning skies as they displayed hues
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Salisbury Reds to get new fleet of electric buses
A brand new fleet of electric buses, bound for Salisbury in early 2026, are to be built by UK manufacturer Wrightbus, it has been announced. The news follows a successful bid by Salisbury Reds and Wiltshire Council to receive a financial award
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Man fined for driving on A303 while on his mobile phone
A MAN from Over Wallop has been fined for driving whilst on his mobile phone. Rickie Hewlett, 31, of King Lane Cottages, pleaded not guilty to driving a Vauxhall Vivaro down the A303 Furze Hedge on February 12, 2023, whilst using a mobile phone
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'We leave with great memories' - Care home sold as long-standing owners retire
A CARE HOME in Salisbury has sold for undisclosed sum following the retirement of its previous long-term owners. Inwood House, on Bellamy Lane (near Godolphin School) was owned and operated by Alan and Diana Butchers since 2003. They have now