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Elyssa Kiang Picture: SWGS

Salisbury pupil crowned national spelling bee champion

A YEAR 7 pupil in Salisbury is officially one of the country’s top spellers after winning a national competition. Elyssa…

Shrewton pupils and staff celebrating the result Picture: Shrewton CE Primary School

Pride as Shrewton school receives positive Ofsted inspection

A SCHOOL in Shrewton has upheld its high standards, according to an inspection by Ofsted. Inspectors came to Shrewton CE…

The classroom was built over eight days Picture: Friends of Western Downland

Outdoor nature classroom constructed thanks to volunteers

VOLUNTEERS have helped construct an outdoor classroom for a school near Fordingbridge. Over eight days, parents, children, some school staff,…

Jamie has now graduated the Read Easy course Picture: South and East Wiltshire Read Easy

Salisbury man, 40, learns key literacy skills thanks to Read Easy

A SALISBURY man is looking forward to reading Dr Who novels after completing a literacy course with a charity. Jamie…

“Staggering” gap in educational funding in Wiltshire prompts calls for review

A MAJOR gap in funding for pupils in Wiltshire has been revealed – and school leaders are calling on…

Caroline (left) with Clare in the New Inn garden during their leaving party Picture: South and East Wiltshire Read Easy

Pair who launched charity that helps adults to read across Salisbury area to step down

TWO pioneers who launched a literary charity that helps adults to read across the Salisbury area are now moving…

Parents and children roll up their sleeves – and dough – for healthy-eating workshop

PARENTS and children rolled up their sleeves – and dough – during a special healthy eating workshop. Minster Church of…

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Competition seeks to find the very best young artists in Salisbury

STUDENTS across four schools will be battling it out to see who will be crowned Salisbury’s Young Artist of…

Picture: Finkley Hudson Field Nursery and Pre-School

Salisbury nursery revealed as one of the top 20 in the south west

A SALISBURY nursery has been named in a prestigious annual awards celebrating the very best nurseries across the south…

Coombe Bissett Primary School seeks new governors

TWO new governors are needed at Coombe Bissett Primary School near Salisbury. The school is searching for a local authority…