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Ula Rigg being ‘clapped in’ as she enters the foyer at Braemar Lodge to receive her Second World War Defence medal Picture: Braemar Lodge

102-year-old WWII Blitz hero, Ula, honoured for bravery 80 years on

A 102-YEAR-OLD who has been described as “incredibly brave” has been officially honoured after she risked her life to…

Dignitaries gathered at Salisbury Cathedral, for the rule of law service Picture: Finnbarr Webster

Salisbury Cathedral hosts rule of law celebration

MEMBERS of judiciary and law enforcement agencies across Wiltshire came together to celebrate the rule of law at Salisbury…

An artist's impression of the neolithic classroom Picture: English Heritage

New learning centre and Neolithic classroom at Stonehenge will help pupils step back in time

THE education provision at Stonehenge will be widely improved following the approval of plans. English Heritage had plans approved by…

Inside the tunnel underneath Salisbury station Picture: South Western Railway

Hidden tunnels reveal secret world underneath Salisbury station

WHEN engineers carried out checks of Salisbury Station ahead of an upgrade to the forecourt, they most likely expected…

St George will be on the streets of Salisbury at the event. Picture: AI

Get ready for St George’s Day event in Salisbury

PREPARATIONS are well underway for the annual St George’s Day celebrations in Salisbury. Market Place and Guildhall Square are set…

Canon treasurer Ed Probert, librarian Dr Anne Dutton and The Revd Nicholas Papadopulos, Dean of Salisbury with the Sarum Master Bible Picture: Salisbury Cathedral

Rare 13th century Sarum Master Bible to return to Salisbury Cathedral

A RARE medieval Bible will be on display to the public for the first time in centuries later this…

The great and the good at the unveiling of a plaque to honour Billy Whitelegg. Picture: Salisbury City Council

Salisbury plaque tribute to Showmen legend Billy Whitelegg

“SALISBURY Fair is part of my family’s life.” Those were the words of Billy Whitelegg, Past President of the Showmen’s…

Salisbury's Guildhall will welcome invited representatives of communities, groups, organisations and faiths from across the city at 10.30am on January 27

Salisbury to remember and look to a “better future” this Holocaust Memorial Day

HOLOCAUST Memorial Day is set to be marked by the Salisbury community for the third year later this month. Taking…

Poppy sales raised record £81,000 in Salisbury, says RBL

POPPY sales in Salisbury raised a record amount this year. The Royal British Legion (RBL) has confirmed the total from…

Mompesson House in Salisbury is hosting A Fairytale Christmas. Picture: National Trust/Jennifer Grene

Travel back to a Victorian Christmas at historic Salisbury property

MOMPESSON House in Salisbury is bringing treasured stories to life this Christmas. The National Trust team at the Cathedral Close…