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The first egg being laid on Sunday (March 18) Picture Salisbury Cathedral

First peregrine falcon eggs at Salisbury Cathedral could hatch in time for Easter

THE first peregrine falcon eggs of the year have been laid at Salisbury Cathedral – and…

Salisbury Scouts also witnessed a demonstration of controlled gorse burning Picture Mark Warner

Salisbury Scouts help restore habitats of rare birds in New Forest

SCOUTS across Salisbury took a trip to the New Forest to help restore the habitats of resting birds. 1st Alderbury,…

A 'blood moon' might be visible on Friday morning, weather permitting

Stargazers urged to get up early to view lunar eclipse this week

STARGAZERS are being urged to get up early on Friday morning (March 14) to be in with a chance…

Waste dumped at the Beehive Park and Ride site, left, and in Wilton, right. Pictures: Wiltshire Council

£1,000 FPNs issued after waste dumped in Wilton and at Beehive Park and Ride site

AMESBURY and Salisbury residents each received £1,000 fixed penalty notices (FPNs) for fly-tipping. The moves come as Wiltshire Council’s enforcement…

Salisbury Cathedral and Close

Neighbourhood Plan could help “preserve the character” of Salisbury

THE Salisbury Neighbourhood Development Plan could preserve the character of Salisbury and help release more money for infrastructure projects…

Weather warnings are in place for much of Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset. Picture: Met Office

Weather warnings in place for heavy rain and strong winds in Wiltshire

A WEATHER warning has been put in place across the south of England as Storm Éowyn hits the UK. Somerset,…

Cllr Ed Rimmer (pictured) said Salisbury City Council's budget treats residents' money with "contempt" Pictures: Salisbury City Council/Google

Salisbury public toilet closures slammed as ‘hostile to businesses’

PLANS to close two public toilets in Salisbury as part of cost-cutting measures have been described by the deputy…

Dumping garden waste and more landed one person in Salisbury with a £1,000 FPN. Picture: Wiltshire Council

Salisbury man filmed going to the toilet behind his vehicle hit with £500 FPN

A SALISBURY man filmed going to the toilet behind his vehicle and discarding a soiled tissue was handed a…

Salisbury Hospice Charity has thanked the team of volunteers who donated their time Picture: Donald Capewell Photography

Record-breaking £33,000 raised from Christmas tree collection scheme in Salisbury

A RECORD-breaking £33,000 has been raised for Salisbury Hospice Charity in this year’s Christmas tree collection and recycling scheme. Over…

Snow could hit Salisbury and the surrounding areas on Wednesday. Picture: Met Office

Snow could hit Salisbury as Met Office issues fresh weather warning

A WEATHER warning for snow has been issued – covering Salisbury. The Met Office says winter showers could hit the…