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Salisbury 800 Project Board representatives - Sam Charleston (Salisbury City Council), Jane Morgan (Salisbury Cathedral), Susi Mason (S800 Project Lead), Ellie Burke (Salisbury BID), Gareth Machin (Wiltshire Creative) Not present Lucy Bridal (Salisbury Museum)

Put your ideas forward for City Charter 800th anniversary celebrations in Salisbury

A GROUP has been formed to plan celebrations to mark the 800th anniversary of Salisbury’s City Charter. A series of…

The pillbox is visible from Lower Road, near Bemerton Farm. Picture: Google

World War Two pillbox on quiet Salisbury retirement estate set to be restored

IN A CORNER of a Salisbury retirement community lies a hidden secret from darker times – a World War…

Thousands brave heat to pack out Chalke History Festival

HISTORY lovers braved soaring temperatures to flock to the Chalke History Festival with organisers saying attendance matched last year’s…

Warning on illegal metal detecting as historic sites come under threat

POLICE in Wiltshire are warning metal detectorists that action will be taken against anyone caught illegally searching protected historic…

Poetry corner debuts at Stonehenge Solstice celebration

BEFORE dawn at this year’s Summer Solstice celebrations, a new tradition was born at Stonehenge as poets gathered for…

Thousands gather for stunning Summer Solstice sunrise

MORE than 20,000 people gathered at Stonehenge this weekend to celebrate the Summer Solstice with a stunning sunrise over…

Stonehenge solstice parking sold out as drivers warned away

ANYONE hoping to drive to Stonehenge for this year’s Summer Solstice celebrations without a parking ticket is being told…

Hidden room at Mompesson House reopens after major restoration

A HIDDEN chapter of Salisbury’s history is being revealed as a long-hidden room at Mompesson House reopens to visitors…

Business leaders face the dock for hospice fundraiser

FIVE familiar faces from Salisbury’s business community will find themselves on the wrong side of the law this week…

Race to record military memories before they are lost

THE Royal Artillery Museum in Larkhill is on a mission to save the stories of soldiers before they are…