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Cllr John Wells Chair of Environment and Climate Committee (Salisbury City Council)

Lack of leadership and legislation over climate and environment

Having lunch with friends this weekend, it was hardly surprising that the topic of climate change and the environment…

Brig Oubridge Green campaigner from Salisbury

‘Time for change was frittered away’

AS I write, another climate summit is underway in the Egyptian resort of Sharm El-Sheikh. Another year has gone…

Charlie Gale decided to move his business premises because of rising costs and a decrease in customer footfall

Future looks bright for popular plant shop following recent relocation

Words and photo by Tristan Ovington Popular houseplant shop BotanicFolk has relocated to a trendy shipping container space in Brown…

Probus Club of Sarum Elects New President Peter Matthews

Probus Club of Sarum elects new president after Roger’s farewell

Probus Club of Sarum held its AGM at the White Hart Hotel recently and elected its first new president…

Sarah Hobbs (left) and Steph Johnson (right) hold a copy of Steve the Stick

Steve the Stick gets Royal approval

Shrewton author Steph Johnson has received Royal approval for her first book after receiving a letter from HRH Camilla…

Photo credit: Donald Capewell

Are you brave enough to walk on hot coals or across broken glass for charity?

Salisbury Hospice Charity is in search of a team of brave individuals to face their fears, and take on…

Sam Charleston and Lynne Blackwood – front and centre – lead the Lib Dem celebrations

Lib Dem vote surges in by-elections

CITY and county council by-elections in Salisbury ended in victory for the Liberal Democrats. The Salisbury St Paul’s ward on…

Pupils and staff from Heddington CofE Primary School with Cllr Laura Mayes, Cllr Ross Henning and Cllr Richard Clewer, of Wiltshire Council

Meet the innovators of the future

THE next generation of innovators, creators and problem solvers from across Wiltshire were in Salisbury this week for a…

Kier Pritchard is standing down Picture: Wiltshire Police

Police chief to stand down in 2023

THE Chief Constable of Wiltshire Police, Kier Pritchard, has announced his intention to retire from his role next year…

Wiltshire PCC, Philip Wilkinson

‘We cannot be complacent over crime figures’ amid increase

CRIME in Wiltshire rose by 10.5 percent in the 12 months to June 2022, according to new figures. The force…