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Sight loss charities have launched a new series of in-person and online meet-ups. Picture: Canva

New meet-ups bring working age blind and partially sighted adults together

AI, TRAVEL and even the chaos of Christmas are among topics getting people talking as new local and across the...

Braemar Lodge Home Manager Jackie Cash, far left, at Salisbury Hospital’s accident and emergency department handing out treats from residents and colleagues at the Colten Care home. Picture: Colten Care

Salisbury care home shows heartfelt gratitude to emergency service ‘heroes’

THANKS were paid to the emergency services during a series of special events at care homes across Wiltshire, Dorset, Hampshire...

The four Cedars Care Home team members, abseiled down the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth for Dementia UK. Picture: Cedars Care Home

Care home staff face fears to abseil Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Tower

STAFF members from a Hampshire care home took on a daredevil challenge to raise money for health charity, Dementia UK....

A Floral Showcase at Salisbury Guildhall will help to mark the city's 800th anniversary. Picture: Salisbury City Council

Help create spectacular Floral Showcase for Salisbury’s 800th anniversary

RESIDENTS are being encouraged to help Salisbury shine during a blooming spectacular event to mark the city’s 800th anniversary. Households,...

Clothing exchange promises ‘completely fresh selection’ at Alderbury swap

A ‘COMPLETELY fresh selection’ has been promised at the next Alderbury Clothing Exchange this month. The clothes swap is returning...

Wiltshire Local Plan scoping consultation starts today

WILTSHIRE residents will get to have their say on the future of the county from today (September 2) as the...

What the Salisbury Playhouse could look like following the transformation. Picture: Reed Watts/Wiltshire Creative

Salisbury Playhouse transformation taking shape – have your say

PLANS for a “once-in-a-generation £22 million project”, ‘Transforming Salisbury Playhouse’, are taking shape, and now the architects want the public...

Sixth form and university students enjoyed a deep dive into politics as Member of Parliament for Salisbury and South Wiltshire, John Glen, welcomed them to his Summer School. Picture: John Glen, MP

Students experience politics first hand during Salisbury MP’s Summer School

YOUNG people with an interest in politics have taken part in an exceptional experience, learning “what being an elected representative...

Calne Men's Shed is already benefiting from the new lottery. Picture: Wiltshire Community Lottery

Wiltshire Community Lottery having a positive impact for Men’s Shed charity

THE Wiltshire Community Lottery has already helped dozens of good causes in the county, including a ‘men’s shed’ charity -...

Young players battle it out at Wiltshire Tennis County Junior Championships

YOUNG tennis players from across Wiltshire are battling it out at Wiltshire Tennis County Junior Championships, with nearly 400 players...