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Residents dressed up and got into the spirit of the day Picture: Milford House

Care home residents celebrate VE Day 80

THE 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) was celebrated in style at a…

Residents enjoyed an afternoon of fun Picture: Cedars

Care home marks VE Day with songs, stories and afternoon tea

STAFF at a care home in Landford pulled out all the stops so residents could enjoy a special VE…

More than 800 people showed up for the event Picture: Salisbury Hospice Charity

More than £16,000 raised for charity at Fonthill House Open Garden

SALISBURY Hospice Charity received a significant boost to its coffers following the success of the Fonthill House Open Garden…

Ethel has revealed her secrets to a long and happy life Picture: Hallmark Lakeview Luxury Care Home

Woman born near Salisbury named world’s oldest person at 115

A WOMAN who was born in Shipton Bellinger has been celebrated as the world’s oldest person. Ethel Caterham was born…

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…