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Residents enjoy Downton Abbey themed vintage afternoon at care home
Residents at a Salisbury care home enjoyed a Downton Abbey themed vintage afternoon. The event at Milford House care home saw residents dress up in vintage style and enjoy a visit from a classic car. The "Beaufort Belle" car, owned by Chris
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Woman who failed to download railcard after travelling hit with £460 court bill
A SALISBURY woman has been fined after she was unable to produce her railcard when she travelled by train to Manchester Piccadilly station. Harriet Thompson, 21, of Guilder Lane, boarded the Northern Trains service at Mauldeth Road in south Manchester
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Dawn Sturgess was found blue and not breathing by paramedics
A PARAMEDIC described finding Dawn Sturgess lying on the floor, blue and not breathing, after she was poisoned with Novichok. Dawn died after she was exposed to the chemical weapon, which was left in a discarded perfume bottle in Amesbury, in July
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Plans submitted to rebuild house near Salisbury after driver crashed into it
PLANS have been submitted to rebuild a house after a driver crashed into it. Nobody was hurt when a silver Vauxhall Astra collided with the property at North Cottages near Bishopstone – which was empty at the time – on August 25. Firefighters
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Police overruled concerns that Charlie Rowley had been poisoned with nerve agent
POLICE ignored the concerns of paramedics who thought Charlie Rowley had been poisoned with a nerve agent, the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry has uncovered. On Thursday, October 17, the inquiry entered its fourth day and emergency services were questioned
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Popular Indian restaurant undergoes complete revamp
A POPULAR Indian restaurant in Ringwood is re-launching following a complete rebrand. Royal Daawat, formerly Indian Tree, is preparing for its grand launch on Friday, October 18. The restaurant, located at 14 Market Place, has now been fully
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Author thanks Waterstones for staying open ‘way past closing time’ for signing
AN author has thanked a Salisbury book shop for staying open late to allow fans to get their copies of her new book signed. A.F. Steadman was at Waterstones on Tuesday night (October 15) to meet readers after the release of Skandar and the Skeleton
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Two teenagers arrested after spate of burglaries in Devizes and Shrewton
TWO teenagers have been arrested after a “number of burglaries” took place in Devizes and Shrewton, police have said. A 15-year-old has been charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of attempted burglary and possession of a bladed article
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Four people including woman in her 60s assaulted outside pub
THREE women and a man were assaulted outside a pub in Ringwood, leaving some of them with injuries that required medical treatment. Hampshire Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after the incident which took place on Christchurch
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Sergei Skripal saved after paramedic accidentally gave drug for nerve-agent poisoning
Sergei Skripal's life was potentially saved after a paramedic accidentally administered a drug intended for nerve-agent poisoning, the inquiry has heard. The inquiry into the death of Dawn Sturgess entered its fourth day on Thursday, October 17
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Ex-police officer charged with indecent assault on girl in Salisbury appears in court
A FORMER Metropolitan Police officer has appeared in court charged with multiple sex attacks on a woman and a girl under the age of 14. David Carrick, 49, is accused of two counts of rape, one count of sexual assault and one count of coercive and
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Biker with ‘beautiful soul’ died after striking deer on rural road
A BIKER with a “beautiful soul” died after striking a deer and losing control of his motorcycle, an inquest heard. Clive Godber, 64, died at the scene of the crash near Sixpenny Hadley after a driver saw him unsteady on his motorbike. An inquest
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Croquet club opened by James May launches fundraiser to complete clubhouse works
A CROQUET club that was formally opened by James May has launched a campaign to raise £5,000 to help it complete crucial renovation works. The Tisbury Bowls and Croquet Club was founded in 2022 and now has 28 members, some of whom travel from 30
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Prestigious drawing prize exhibition coming to Salisbury Museum
The Salisbury Museum will host the prestigious Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2024 Exhibition. The exhibition, which is the UK's most esteemed annual open drawing showcase, will feature 115 works by 108 artists. These pieces represent a wide
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Bygone: The story behind Amesbury's links to St Melor
I have often wondered about Amesbury’s association with the name St. Melor which includes the church and doctors surgery. It is indeed an interesting story. Researching the story I came across a Mr Armel Diverres, a former professor of French
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Salisbury Cathedral Dean gives talk on Israel-Palestine conflict
The Dean of Salisbury Cathedral shared his experiences of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at a recent Rotary Club meeting. The Very Reverend Nicholas Papadopulos, an honorary member of the Salisbury Rotary Club, was the guest speaker at the club's
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Forum focusing on security offering businesses chance to engage with experts
Salisbury will host its first annual security forum, offering businesses the chance to engage with industry experts. The event, organised for Thursday, November 28 at The Guildhall, will run from 4pm to 6pm and will feature presentations from Wiltshire