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Choiristers at Salisbury Cathedral. Picture: Finnbarr Webster

Auditions for Salisbury Cathedral choir set for this month: How to apply

NEW voices are being sought to take the Salisbury Cathedral Choir into the new year. After a successful 2023, which…

Pupils at Coombe Bissett CofE Primary School

Coombe Bissett school gets highest accolade from inspectors

A SCHOOL near Salisbury has received the highest rating possible after a visit from inspectors. Coombe Bissett CofE Primary School…

The school will be based at Melksham House, and is due to open next year. Picture: Steve Roberts/Creative Commons

Wiltshire’s first SEMH school set to open next year

WILTSHIRE’S first school dedicated to children with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) is set to open next…

Wiltshire children’s services rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted inspectors

WILTSHIRE children in need of support benefit from “high-quality services that make a positive difference to their lives”. That was…

Jenny Price, Head of Godolphin School.

Salisbury school set to admit boys for the first time in 300 years

A SALISBURY school is set to allow boys to join from September 2024 – the first time in 300…

The Princess Royal presented the award at St James Palace in London

Royal award for Dorset’s Ancient Technology Centre “hidden gem”

A “HIDDEN gem” in Dorset got royal approval after winning an award from Princess Anne. The Ancient Technology Centre, at…

The new school hall at Stonehenge School, Amesbury

Students rejoice as £6 million Stonehenge School building project completed

THE £6 million redevelopment of Stonehenge School has been completed. The scheme, funded by Wiltshire Council and the Department for…

Kerri Mansfield JP with some of the new robots at Blandford Camp. Picture: Royal Signals Museum

Robots invade Blandford Camp – but for educational reasons!

ROBOTS have invaded Blandford – but only for sound educational reasons. The Royal Signals Museum, at Blandford Camp, has purchased…

Laptops and tablets were taken in a burglary at Old Sarum Primary School in Salisbury. Picture: Google

Man in court over burglary at Salisbury primary school

A MAN has appeared in court charged with breaking into a Salisbury primary school. Troy Russell, of Sherbourne Drive, was…

Salisbury mayor, Cllr Atiqul Hoque, with the award winners at the Guildhall. Picture: Spencer Mulholland

PICTURES: Mayor’s awards reward hard work of Salisbury school pupils

THE achievements of young people in Salisbury were celebrated by the city mayor during a special awards event. Cllr Atiqul…