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Salisbury City Council invests in e-bikes to reduce carbon footprint
Salisbury City Council has taken a significant step towards sustainable travel with the purchase of two e-bikes. This initiative forms part of the council's new Travel Action Plan (TAP), with the aim of reducing the environmental impact of work-related
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Dog of the month: 'Sweet' and 'affectionate' Freda looking for calm forever home
Meet the 'charming' Freda, a three year old crossbreed looking for her forever home. This sweet, affectionate girl thrives in a calm and quiet environment, and is looking for a patient and dedicated owner to take her in. Freda prefers to meet
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PICTURES: Beer, bratwurst and Bavarian fun at Oktoberfest
OKTOBERFEST was a sell-out event at Salisbury Arts Centre. The event, which raised funds for Salisbury Hospice Charity, took place on both Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19. READ MORE: Pictures: Fisherton Street opens to two way traffic
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REVIEW: Cosy countryside dining at Woodford Valley's newest pub: The Great Bustard
THE Great Bustard has officially opened, and the menu is nothing short of delicious. On Thursday, October 17, I drove down to Woodford Valley, just six miles from Salisbury, to meet a friend for lunch at a new pub. On arriving at The Great
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'Unforgettable' day of live music promised at Music on the Market Square
An 'unforgettable day of music' is promised on the market square as part of a day-long charity music event. On Sunday, October 27, Music in the Market Square will run: an eight-hour charity event offering free entertainment for all ages, featuring
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Joint chief executive appointed to oversee Salisbury, Bath and Swindon NHS trusts
THE hospital's new joint chief executive officer has been announced. Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the Royal United Hospitals Bath Foundation Trust (RUH) and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust have announced the appointment of Cara
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Whites score three times after 87th minute in six-goal thriller
FOOTBALL fans who think draws are boring should think again as the Whites left it to the dying moments before conceding a last-gasp equaliser. Salisbury FC drove to the Surrey Hills last weekend to take on Dorking Wanderers, but drew for the second
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Review: Studio Theatre's dark and chilling production is totally gripping
What would you do if there had been a murder in your village and you suspected the killer was living in your house? This was the scenario facing characters in Studio Theatre’s latest production. Night Must Fall is a psychological thriller, written
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Salisbury Hockey Club: Mixed results ahead of half-term break
The latest round of fixtures for Salisbury Hockey Club saw a mixed bag of results prior to the half term break. The ladies 1’s travelled to Oxford Hawks, still missing four of their key starting line-up. They knew they would have to dig deep to
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900 children enjoyed mud, rugby, and fun at Salisbury RFC Autumn Mini’s Festival
ALMOST 1000 children turned up to play rugby in the mud and rain as Salisbury RFC held their Autumn Mini’s Festival. Salisbury Rugby Club hosted 900 children aged six to 11, this weekend, from 12 clubs for a day of muddy rugby fun. Despite
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Spirited Salisbury RFC lose at home to Walcot
A SPIRITED performance from the hosts was never quite enough to contain Walcot who held the lead for most of the match. A much-changed Salisbury XV hosted second-place Walcot at Castle Road on Saturday in the sixth fixture of their league campaign
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This is why there were fire engines outside M&S on Saturday night
FIREFIGHTERS responded to reports of smoke rising from the M&S premises in Salisbury on Saturday night – but the incident was soon closed as a false alarm. Units from Salisbury, Wilton and Amesbury were called to the scene at 10.02pm. The
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A fantastic day on the pitch for Salisbury RFC girls’ rugby
SALISBURY RFC’s girls’ teams had a fantastic weekend of rugby, highlighting the growing enthusiasm and talent within the club. Both the U12/U14 and U16/U18 squads showcased their skills, determination, and passion for the game, leaving coaches
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Primary school renames hall to remember girl who died in vicarage fire
A SCHOOL has renamed one of its buildings to remember a pupil who lost her life in a fire. Three sisters – Gemma, 12, Miriam 10, and Delia Acheson, five – died in a tragic blaze at the vicarage in Chilmark in March 1989. Press reports from
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Thousands raised by buying 'invisible chips' for charity
THOUSANDS was raised for charity when a hotel sold invisible chips to diners. Portions of invisible chips, bought by diners at The George in Amesbury, helped owners The Coaching Inn Group raise thousands of pounds for Hospitality Action. Diners
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Debut writer challenges stereotypes in fictional Salisbury this November
A WILTSHIRE-BASED author invites you to Salisbury, but not as you know it, in his debut novel Keepers of the Crossing: The Dark Friars. Ryan J. Hamshaw, 34, is set to release his debut novel, Keepers of the Crossing: The Dark Friars, on November
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Everything we learnt from week one of the Dawn Sturgess Public Inquiry
THE first week of the Dawn Sturgess Public Inquiry finished on Friday, resuming in London later this month. From Monday, October 14 to Friday, October 18, the inquiry took place at Salisbury Guildhall. Dawn Sturgess was pronounced dead at Salisbury