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D-Day veteran Commander Douglas Parish celebrates his 100th birthday at Braemar Lodge care home in Salisbury in the company of uniformed Royal Navy representatives Picture: Braemar Lodge

D-Day veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Salisbury with family and Royal Navy

A SECOND World War hero who served in the Normandy D-Day landings of 1944 was the…

Sarum St. Paul's C of E Primary School pupils Picture: EA

Questions over just how accessible Salisbury’s new River Park play area truly is

A NEW play area has opened in Salisbury that was described as “accessible to all” -…

The day centre's recent AGM Picture: Cllr George Jeans

Future of day centre hangs in the balance

A DAY centre in Mere could close if a treasurer and trustee are not found before…

Nicola and Sybil Tucker in the Stars Appeal Bookshop Picture: Spencer Mulholland

‘I want to do this for as long as I can’ Stars Appeal volunteer celebrates 100th birthday

A VERY special celebration was put on for a Stars Appeal volunteer who just turned 100. Sybil Tucker has been…

Alabaré’s partnership with Salisbury FC kicks off as bar sales to be donated to charity

SALISBURY FC fans are being urged to support the club through bar sales, as a percentage…

Bishop Bosco Clifton Diocese Picture: Clifton Diocese

Alabaré welcomes Bishop Bosco MacDonald as charity’s latest patron

A HOMELESSNESS charity based in Salisbury has announced that Bishop Bosco MacDonald has been appointed as a patron. Bishop Bosco…

The young people enjoyed surfing in Gran Canaria Picture: Alabaré

Young people gain valuable skills on Salisbury homeless charity trip to Gran Canaria

THREE months of personal development training for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds has culminated in a hugely successful two-week…

The six Gold Award winners Picture: Paul Hughes

‘I wouldn’t be the person I am without your help’: Gold Award-winning Scouts thank leaders

SIX Salisbury Scouts have thanked their leaders after they achieved the highest award available in the scout section. The Chief…

Warning after bird flu detected in Salisbury

DOG owners are being asked to keep their dogs on leads in the Milford area in Salisbury after a…

Residents celebrating the win Picture: Wilton Place

Care home residents cheer Lionesses on to victory

THERE were emotional scenes at a care home in Wilton as residents watched nervously on as the Lionesses clinched…