“They really, really do just hate work”
(Gavin Williamson secretary of state for education, October 2022) Debate over the government’s handling of the pandemic has recently been…
Bringing local produce to market
Words and photo by Tristan Ovington. With local farmers competing against mass-produced products, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find…
Budget must help small businesses
Additional reporting and photo by Tristan Ovington. The Federation of Independent Retailers has urged the chancellor of the exchequer to…
Long-standing music store closes its doors after 60 years
Words and photo by Tristan Ovington. After nearly 60 years of business, the manager of Musicroom Salisbury announced on social…
Trethowans welcomes employee moves in commercial property team
Leading Salisbury-based law firm Trethowans has announced a promotion and welcomed a new joiner in its commercial property team. Mary…
New chief constable outlines three priorities
THE new chief of Wiltshire Police has put safer public spaces, violence and burglary at the top of her…
Repair work continues on historic Poultry Cross
Words by Tristan Ovington. Salisbury’s iconic Poultry Cross is currently undergoing repairs following the damage caused by motorist Luke Gamblin…
Wessex Community Action awarded prestigious sector accreditation
WESSEX Community Action has been given a prestigious accreditation for its work supporting the voluntary sector. Following a rigorous assessment,…
World Book Day encourages adults who struggle to read
Local charity Read Easy South and East Wiltshire used World Book Day 2023 to encourage adults who struggle to…
Artwork unveiled to honour the legacy of Stars Appeal supporter
A dedicated supporter of the Stars Appeal who raised hundreds of thousands of pounds has been honoured with a…