History

Cross channel friendship celebrated as Saintes visits Salisbury

FRIENDSHIPS across the Channel were celebrated in style as Salisbury rolled out a warm welcome for visitors from its…

Prehistoric past takes shape with new aurochs bench in Amesbury

AMESBURY’S remarkable prehistoric past is being brought to life in steel with the unveiling of a striking new aurochs…

City centre to transform for St George’s Day fun

SALISBURY is set to burst into life this weekend as the city prepares for a packed St George’s Day…

A new mayor, a civic procession and a city-wide celebration

SALISBURY will mark a key moment in its civic calendar as the city welcomes a new mayor – and…

Twin town pride as Amesbury installs new gateway signs

NEW signs welcoming visitors to Amesbury are now proudly marking the town’s transatlantic connection with its American namesake. Amesbury Town…

Amesbury pride shines in community competition

YOUNG voices from across Amesbury have been celebrating everything that makes their town special in a heartwarming community competition. The…

Chalke festival returns with epic live history

A SPECTACULAR Iron Age chariot build, Roman soldiers marching through a recreated camp, and a 105-year-old war veteran sharing…

Salisbury Plain museum dream edges closer with £286k grant

PLANS for a major new military museum on Salisbury Plain have taken a significant step forward after securing nearly…

Residents discover centuries-old Dorset button craft

RESIDENTS at Wilton Place Care Home stepped back in time recently when they enjoyed a fascinating talk about a…

Final salute for one of the last WWII Royal Marines, Jim Wren

HUNDREDS of mourners lined the streets of Salisbury to pay their final respects to one of the last surviving…