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The fundraising team Picture: Combat Stress

Amesbury fundraisers march in aid of veterans’ mental health

PICKLED eggs and cake decorating don’t usually feature in a charity walk, but a fun-loving group of Amesbury fundraisers…

Chickpea Group’s founders, Tommy Tullis, Ethan Davids, and Jordan Davids Picture: Wiltshire Community Foundation

Chickpea Group – which runs pubs and pizza shop in Salisbury – gives £20,000 to community groups

A COMPANY which runs the Pembroke Arms and the Market Tavern in Salisbury has contributed more than £20,000 to…

Cardiac investigation unit staff with Ian Hilton and the additional echocardiogram machine Picture: Spencer Mulholland

New Stars Appeal equipment helps 2,000 extra heart patients in just one year

A NEW state-of-the-art machine has helped an extra 2,000 heart patients receive a quicker diagnosis in its first year…

Food bank opens in Tidworth for those in need

PEOPLE that are struggling to feed themselves in Tidworth are being encouraged to make use of a new food…

The pair explained how autism symptoms can differ in men and women Picture: Salisbury Soroptimists

Women speak on difficulty of getting an autism diagnosis

THE struggles of getting an autism diagnosis as a woman have been revealed in a talk in Salisbury. Cath Dipple…

Anita with her new book Picture: Read Easy

Anita releases book on her life – despite only learning to read a year ago

AN Amesbury woman has released her first book at aged 50 – despite only learning to read just over…

Survey shows Salisbury Hospital staff look forward to coming into work

LOOKING forward to your job is unfortunately not commonplace across the UK – but Salisbury Hospital staff are bucking…

Francesca and Tim Evans with their children Rex and Margaux Picture: Stars Appeal

Mum to give back to Stars Appeal in support of neonatal unit that cared for her daughter

A MOTHER is joining the Stars Appeal Walk for Wards to thank the charity after it…

Take in the iconic views of Salisbury with a walking weekend

AN UPCOMING walking weekend promises to deliver excellent views of Salisbury. Families, visitors to the city – and those that…

Drop in flu admissions for over 65s at Salisbury NHS Trust since 2022

SALISBURY NHS Trust has seen a drop in hospital admissions for people over the age of 65 between August…