Some Grammar Schools in UK failing poorer pupils, says BBC
A report on the BBC website by education editors Branwen Jeffreys and Wesley Stephenson recently suggested that a quarter…
NFU responds to budget by warning that farmers are facing a cliff edge
NFU president Minette Batters wrote to the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt ahead of the Spring Budget on 15 March, urging…
Former Defra board member ‘naive’ regarding his views on sheep farming
The National Sheep Association (NSA) was is ‘incredibly disappointed’ at comments made by former Defra board member Ben Goldsmith…
On the move: 9 Weird House Facts
Think you know about property? Here’s some homeowner QI from the team at Armishaws Removals. Mail Order Houses You think Amazon…
Two eggs already laid ahead of Salisbury’s Peregrine Cam going live
Salisbury Cathedral’s famous peregrines have been hard at work and quick off the mark this year. Ahead of the Cathedral’s…
Forestry funds open in bid to boost biodiversity and future-proof forests
Applications for the Forestry Commission-delivered Woods into Management Forestry Innovation Funds and the Tree Production Innovation Fund have now…
Tory publicity stunt will cost thousands
After a significant increase in council tax payments for Salisbury residents this year, I understand why Conservative councillors would…
Lovers garage sale returns to village
The village of Lovers takes the mantra, ‘one person’s junk is another’s treasure’ very seriously. In fact, the initial…
Earl of Pembroke open community playground at Barford St Martin
The Barford St Martin Community Fund committee, which was set up last January (2022) to raise funds to create a…
Region’s stations to receive life-saving defibrillators
Staffed South Western Railway stations across the region will receive life saving defibrillators in a rollout that is expected…