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Three Lucian Freud prints acquired by Salisbury gallery thanks to Art Council
Three Lucian Freud prints have been acquired by The Young Gallery in Salisbury. The pieces, titled Head of Ali (1999), Solicitor’s Head (2003), and The Painter’s Doctor (2005-2006), were transferred to the nation in lieu of an inheritance tax bill
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Thousands raised for RNLI Mudeford despite rain in fundraising day
THOUSANDS were raised at an RNLI event. On Saturday, October 12, the Salisbury, Wilton and District fundraising branch of the RNLI held a day of fundraising on the market square. Music was played by Shaftesbury Brass Band, as well as Kate Edgar's
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All the special events taking place at Salisbury Cathedral this Christmas
SALISBURY Cathedral has announced its programme of special services and events for Advent and Christmas 2024. This includes the ‘world-famous’ Darkness to Light Advent service, the installation of a huge Christmas tree and twilight tower tours.
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Dragons' Den legend opens Wiltshire ski slope with £1000 prize
YOU might have skied abroad, perhaps the upon the Scottish Highlands, but a Dragons' Den legend has brought poles and skis to Wiltshire. Nick Jenkins, Moonpig founder, former BBC Dragon has founded a ski club at Bapton Manor Farm, near the junction
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Care home celebrating team members reaching the finals in industry awards
A Salisbury care home has announced that it has been shortlisted for two awards in a set of industry awards. Milford House Care Home has reached the finals in the National Activity Providers Association (NAPA) National Activity Awards. Carer
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PICTURES: Fisherton Street OPEN to two way traffic as £3.2M scheme nears completion
FISHERTON Street has officially opened to two way traffic, as gateway project works near completion. At approximately 6pm on Friday, October 18, Fisherton Street re-opened to two way traffic, meaning commuters can access the road from New Canal
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Will Storm Ashley hit Salisbury? The latest Met Office forecast for the weekend
STORM Ashley is set to batter parts of the UK, and Salisbury may just avoid the brunt of it. The storm will see strong winds and heavy rain across the country on Sunday, October 20 and Monday, October 21. The weather warning is already leading
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Disabled driver left stranded as 23-minute drive from hospital takes two hours
A disabled driver was left stranded on his way back from Salisbury Hospital amid traffic chaos caused by M27 closures. Slip roads at Junction 5, 7and 8 have caused congestion during rush hour, and former lorry driver Martin Lisle, 63, felt the
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The 33 places kids can eat for free or £1 during the October half term holidays
From supermarket giants Asda and Tesco to major restaurant chains Pizza Hut and Yo! Sushi there are a number of places offering free or £1 kids meals during the October half term holidays. School holidays are the perfect time to treat the family
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LIVE: Drivers urged to avoid A36 as 'wretched' smelling manhole covers repaired
2:39pm Good afternoon. Wiltshire Police has been contacted for an update today
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Woman who fights to help people with disabilities tells story to empower others
A SALISBURY woman who ‘fought suicidal thoughts and an abusive past’ and now runs the city's disability interest group (DIG) has contributed to a new book. Kez Adey, 40, tells her story in Ripples of Positivity, an “empowering collection of stories
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Flood defences planned for Britford, solar panels and extensions
These planning applications for Salisbury and south Wiltshire were received by Wiltshire Council for the week ending October 13. Allington PL/2024/08923 - Arundel Farm, Allington, Salisbury, SP4 0BT Proposal: Agricultural storage building
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Campaigners ‘disappointed’ as legal bid against Stonehenge tunnel is rejected
CAMPAIGNERS who fought against a planned but now scrapped tunnel near Stonehenge have expressed their ‘disappointment’ after the Court of Appeal ruled they would have lost a legal bid over the proposals. Save Stonehenge World Heritage Site (SSWHS
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Natural England fights £3m plan to restore 'monument to sacrifice'
Campaigners have vowed to "persevere" with their plan to save a derelict wartime building - despite an attempt to block the £3m scheme. The Landmark Trust submitted an application to restore a former RAF control tower it describes as a monument