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Fort Delimara - which was abandoned after 1956 and used to raise pigs until it was transferred to Heritage Malta in 2005 Picture: Google

Alabaré veterans to restore historic Malta fort to commemorate 80th anniversary of VE Day

PREVIOUSLY homeless UK veterans, who have been supported by leading Salisbury-based homeless charity Alabaré, are on a ‘Mission to…

The home was decorated to celebrate the occasion Picture Wilton Place

Care home residents celebrate St George’s Day in style

IT was all dragons and roses at Wilton Place Care Home in Wilton as residents and staff celebrated St…

321 walkers set off from Five Rivers Leisure Centre for Salisbury Hospice Charity’s annual Midnight Walk Picture: Spencer Mulholland

Hundreds light up the night in Midnight Walk – raising £42,000 for Salisbury Hospice

HUNDREDS of people walked through the night to help raise thousands of pounds for Salisbury Hospice. It was a party…

Anthony being presented with his certificate by Mayor Owen White and Coach Rosie Picture: Read Easy

81-year-old – who hid his illiteracy from his wife due to shame – makes great steps with Read Easy

A LUDGERSHALL man who left school not being able to read is now a keen reader thanks to support…

Marie Gower with the Stars Appeal Aromatherapist. Picture: Spencer Mulholland

Winterslow woman taking on Stars Appeal challenge after breast cancer diagnosis

A WINTERSLOW woman – who is being treated for breast cancer – is set to take part in a…

The Griffett family Picture: The Stars Appeal

Dad – whose premature sons were cared for at Salisbury Hospital – to run London Marathon for Stars Appeal

A DURRINGTON dad is set to take on his first-ever London Marathon in support of Salisbury Hospital’s Charity, the…

Residents enjoyed roast lamb, a mini egg cheesecake and plenty of chocolate of course Picture: Wilton Place

Residents celebrate ‘eggcellent’ Easter at Wilton care home

CARE home residents in Wilton let their inner child out this Easter as they took part in an eggs-tensive…

Family members praised the effect the sessions had on residents Picture: Milford House

Music therapy has positive impact on care home residents

CARE home residents have been getting creative thanks to the support of a music therapist. As part of Music Therapy…

The club has been a welcome addition for residents Picture: Wilton Place

Care home launches gentlemen’s club to foster friendship

A MONTHLY gentlemen’s club is helping care home residents in Wilton bond. Gentlemen at Wilton Place care home relax in…

Joss is raising money for the Armed Forces charity, SSAFA

Bulford-based man to run London Marathon – with fridge strapped to his back

AN ARMY major based at the Bulford Camp will be hoping to remain cool under pressure as he takes…