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Pantry representatives at the Young Farmers Evensong Picture: Old Sarum and Longhedge Pantry

Farmers, schools, and businesses rally behind award-winning community pantry

VOLUNTEERS at an award-winning community pantry have thanked donors for supporting the good work they do…

Salisbury charity ALABARÉ joins calls for government to unfreeze housing benefits

A LEADING homelessness charity in Salisbury ALABARÉ has joined calls from more than 40…

Carolyn Port of Winterbury Training, Neil Tonge and Alex Beck of Salisbury Rugby Club Picture: SRC/ Spencer Mulholland

Two new defibrillators installed at Salisbury Rugby Club

TWO new life-saving defibrillators have been installed at Salisbury Rugby Club thanks to fundraising efforts by…

Roger Humphry, Peter Edge, Dr Rowena Staples, Lord Pembroke and Sridhar Sampalli Picture: Wilton Rotary Club

Rotary club donates “record-breaking” amount to Stars Appeal

WILTON Rotary Club recently donated a staggering £15,000 to the Stars Appeal, Salisbury Hospital’s Charity.

Left to right: Caremark's Jo Osgood, Mayor of Salisbury John Wells, Caremark director Paul Osgood and Caremark care coordinator Deborah Law Picture: Caremark

Salisbury Mayor cuts the ribbon on new home care service branch

A HOME care service has expanded its reach by opening a new branch in Salisbury.

One in four children and their families supported by Julia’s House are funded by gifts in Wills Picture: Julia’s House

How you can help children like Ziggy receive the care they need by leaving a gift in your will

JULIA’S House is encouraging people to leave a gift in their will to enable the charity to help create…

Two new air quality sensors installed in Salisbury

TWO new sensors designed to monitor air quality in Salisbury have been installed as part of…

Walk for Wards 2025 reveals record-breaking fundraising total

WALK for Wards – the Stars Appeal fundraiser for Salisbury Hospital – broke records, raising almost £167,000 for the…

Rufus will be on home turf for his last half marathon Picture: JustGiving/ Rufus Cannon

Salisbury man nears finish line in eight half marathon challenge for Horatio’s Garden

RUNNING one half marathon is hard enough for most – but a Salisbury man is close…

Sharon Osment and Gail Buchannan with award presenters Louise Hall and Bev Moulding, of the Stars Appeal Fundraising Committee Picture: Inez Szczepanska

Salisbury nurses in the spotlight for going “above and beyond” their roles

TWO dermatology clinical nurse specialists in Salisbury were highlighted for their exceptional work with a special…