Health & Wellbeing

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Peter Russell with ENT staff and one of the new scopes Picture: Spencer Mulholland

1,600 throat cancer patients helped by new Stars Appeal funded equipment

THROAT cancer patients at Salisbury Hospital have had quicker diagnoses thanks to new high-definition videoscopes funded by the Stars…

The event raised £370 for both charities Pictures: Platinum Skies

Vintage and classic motorbike convoy helps raise money for Salisbury Foodbank

A FUNDRAISING event helped raise much-needed funds for both the Salisbury Foodbank and Help for Heroes. A 15-strong convoy of…

The seven Scouts, pictured, completed six hours of training Picture: Mark Warner

Salisbury Scouts learn vital first aid skills

SCOUTS in Salisbury have been awarded their emergency aid stage 4 badge after learning some key skills. The award, which…

(L-R) Patrick Cashman, RSPB Site Manager and Cllr Paul Sample JP, Wiltshire Council Cabinet Member for Environment, Climate and Waste at the opening of the bridleway at RSPB Roundbarrow Nature Reserve Picture: Wiltshire Council

Villages near Salisbury linked thanks to new bridleway

TWO villages to the east of Salisbury have been officially connected for the first time thanks to a new…

Picture: Inez Szczepanska

Community invited to take a closer look at Salisbury Hospital

SALISBURY Hospital is opening its doors to the community so they can immerse themselves in what…

Founder of New Support Care Nyame Ayeh Assuon Picture: New Support Care/Landon Marketing and Design

Salisbury veteran turned carer launches independent care provider

A SALISBURY-based veteran is bringing compassion and dignity to vulnerable members of the community with a…

The new Dementia Disco will take place each week Picture: Wilton Place

Dementia Disco proves to be a hit with care home residents

STAFF and residents at a care home have dusted off their dancing shoes, leg warmers, glowsticks and 80s attire…

The Stars Appeal is encouraging more people to sign up to this year's walk Picture: Simon Ward/Stars Appeal

Join Stars Appeal Walk for Wards and help smash 2,000 walker target

MORE than 1,000 people have so far signed up for the 20th Walk for Wards at Wilton House this…

Stephen has renovated more than 300 bikes Picture: Salisbury Salvation Army

Salisbury man grows from shy volunteer to confident mentor with bike recycling project

A SALISBURY man has said that volunteering with the Salvation Army’s Bicycle Recycling project has given him a new…

Residents marvelling at the display above Picture: Milford House

High praise for Salisbury Cathedral’s Flower Festival

CARE home residents have been wowed by displays at Salisbury Cathedral’s Flower Festival: The Spirit of Water. Groups of residents…