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Salisbury Shopmobility is closed until further notice. Picture: Google

Salisbury Shopmobility closed “until further notice”

SALISBURY Shopmobility is closed “until further notice” due to structural damage to the building. Salisbury City Council said the outlet,…

Stars Appeal Bookshop and bucket collection volunteers with hospital staff and Stars Appeal ambassadors Picture: Stars Appeal

Record-breaking £67,000 raised for Stars Appeal through bookshop and bucket collections

2024 was a record-breaking year for the Salisbury Hospital charity, the Stars Appeal. £67,336 was raised through the charity’s bookshop…

The fair raised a record-breaking £62,081 Picture: Stars Appeal/Spencer Mulholland Photography

Rockbourne Fair shoppers raise record-breaking amount for Stars Appeal

SHOPPERS at the Rockbourne Fair helped raise a record-breaking amount for the Salisbury District Hospital Charity,…

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…

Community call for Bemerton Heath defibrillator answered in less than two months

A COMMUNITY call for a defibrillator in Bemerton Heath has been answered – in less than two months. The device,…

The new extension to Braemar Lodge, Colten Care’s Salisbury care home Picture: Colten Care

First residents settle into ‘new standard’ of care at Salisbury care home

THE first phase of a project to grow the capacity of a Salisbury care home has been completed. Colten Care…

The bakery donates bread two times a week Picture: Salvation Army

Fordingbridge’s Belinda’s Bakery offers free fresh bread to families in need

A SIMPLE loaf of bread is making a difference in the lives of those struggling to make ends meet…

Henrietta suffered a spinal injury last year Picture: Help Hen

Salisbury to rally behind mum who is trying to walk again

A SALISBURY mum is trying to access specialist care following a devastating injury. Henrietta Paxton, a PE teacher, nutritionist, and…

The charity warns more people across Salisbury could be choosing between heating and eating

Donations needed to support vulnerable people in Salisbury

A PROGRAMME that supports older and vulnerable people in Salisbury during the coldest months of the year is in…

Left to right- Jonathan Gapper and Helen Gapper, Owner of Home Instead Salisbury and Romsey, and Liz Sillah, registered manager

Free dementia-friendly club launches in Salisbury

A CLUB open to people living with dementia, their relatives, and carers in the Salisbury area has been launched…