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Sign denoting protected area for wild orchids.

Hospital scoops biodiversity award for transforming green spaces

Salisbury District Hospital has announced that it has won this year’s national NHS Forest award for successful ways to…

The 24/7 text messaging support service will provide free confidential support for anyone in Wiltshire who is struggling with their mental health Credit: Jonas Leupe/Unsplash

Text message service launched by Council to support mental health

A NEW Wiltshire Council-commissioned partnership will provide critical timely support for anyone in Wiltshire struggling with their mental health. It…

A 100-year-old chestnut ‘monolith’ was sourced from Stourhead Estates on which the memorial has been installed Credit: Laverstock & Ford Parish Council

Unveiling of plaque marks site of First World War woodland memorial

AN official unveiling was due to be held at 3pm on Sunday, November 13, of a new memorial at…

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Antiquity Scheme unearths the rogue traders of medieval life

THE Portable Antiquities Scheme was set up to allow members of the public to record their historical finds. It…

National Trust members continue support for Stonehenge Tunnel

MEMBERS have voted against changing the National Trust’s position regarding the Stonehenge Tunnel project at its recent AGM. The project…

Pictured: The Pantry Partnership in Salisbury has been awarded £5,000 towards it work from Wiltshire Community Foundation, thanks to a tie-in with Anchor Butter

Anchor partnership will spread help for community groups bringing people together through food

MORE than £33,000 has been distributed by the Wiltshire Community Foundation to small charities and voluntary groups across Wiltshire…

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Parsnips are healthy and hearty

HEALTH benefits of parsnips A source of potassium, fibre and vitamin C, one 80g serving is one of your five-a-day. Parsnips…

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Tis the season of winter warmers and the wonder of whiskey liqueurs

Words by Neil Henty. YOU’LL have noticed the weather has turned. Yes, I know it’s still pouring with rain, but…

Ian Turner (left), chairman of the Salisbury & S. Wilts branch of CAMRA, presents a Good Beer Guide certificate to Martin Crane, landlord of The Pheasant, Salisbury, and his wife Julie. Photograph: Roger Braddick

Nineteen south Wiltshire pubs voted into latest CAMRA good beer guide

NINETEEN pubs in Salisbury and south Wiltshire have been voted into the 50th edition of the Good Beer Guide…

Hunchback of Notre Dame

Hunchback of Notre Dame finds his way to St Paul’s Church

Musical Theatre Salisbury will present its version of Disney’s The Hunchback Of Notre Dame in the beautiful surrounds of…