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Salisbury Cathedral, The Burne-Jones window is removed for conservation. Picture: Finnbarr Webster.

Salisbury stained glass window removed from Cathedral after 145 years

A STAINED glass window at Salisbury Cathedral has been removed for repairs – around 150 years after…

James May, inset, owns a half stake in The Royal Oak, Swallowcliffe. Picture: Ignitedfirestarter (James May)

Doggie menu on trial at James May co-owned pub near Salisbury

A PUB near Salisbury is trialling a dog-friendly menu – according to co-owner, James May. The Top Gear star recently…

Wiltshire Council has set a budget of around £490m for 2024/25

Council tax increase approved as part of Wiltshire budget plans

RESIDENTS are looking at a rise of 4.99% in Wiltshire Council’s share of council tax from April. The authority’s budget…

The underpass at the Castle Road Roundabout was flooded during heavy rain

Salisbury underpass floods during heavy rainfall

A PUMP tasked with dealing with flooding in a Salisbury underpass failed in recent heavy rain. Pedestrians in the city…

Wiltshire Police inspector sacked over “disgusting” misogynistic behaviour

A WILTSHIRE Police Inspector has been sacked over “disgusting” misogynistic behaviour. Andy Moreton, who was last posted to the Roads…

Work is already underway on construction of a tunnel near Stonehenge. Picture: National Highways

Campaigners lose High Court challenge to “pig-headed” Stonehenge tunnel plans

CAMPAIGNERS have lost a High Court challenge to “pig-headed” plans for a tunnel for the A303 near Stonehenge. After a…

General election polling: What’s predicted in YOUR area?

2024 is the year of elections. The UK is poised to head to the polls when the urge takes Rishi…

Award-winning lineup for adults and kids at Shaftesbury Book Festival

AWARD-winning writers will appear at the Shaftesbury Book Festival. The theme for this year’s event, taking place between March 15…

Books and buckets help raise £60,000 for Stars Appeal

BOOKS and buckets helped raise more than £60,000 for the Salisbury Hospital Stars Appeal last year. Volunteers in the Stars…

The break-in happened at the Laverstock and Ford Sports Club in Salisbury. Picture: Google

Tractor stolen after break in at Salisbury sports club

A TRACTOR and hedge strimmers were stolen after a Salisbury sports club was broken into. The theft happened at the…