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New interim head Mike Thorne Picture: Bishop Wordsworth’s Grammar School

New interim head confirmed for Salisbury school

A NEW interim headmaster is set to take over responsibility of a Salisbury school. Current deputy head of Bishop Wordsworth’s…

WAGS have raised more than £34,900 for charity over the years Picture: WAGS

£1,000 boost for Stars Appeal thanks to golf society’s charity fundraising efforts

SALISBURY Hospital’s charity, the Stars Appeal, has received a £1,000 donation thanks to efforts by the Wyke Amateur Golf…

Peter Russell with ENT staff and one of the new scopes Picture: Spencer Mulholland

1,600 throat cancer patients helped by new Stars Appeal funded equipment

THROAT cancer patients at Salisbury Hospital have had quicker diagnoses thanks to new high-definition videoscopes funded by the Stars…

The residents' art proved popular with passers by Picture: Milford House Care Home

Care home residents show off their skills at Art in the Square event

RESIDENTS of a care home showcased their artistic skills by taking part in Salisbury Art Scene’s Art in the…

Tom Holland being appointed canon historian Picture: Finnbarr Webster

Tom Holland makes history after becoming first canon historian at Salisbury Cathedral

WELL-known historian, broadcaster, and co-host of the Rest is History podcast Tom Holland has been appointed the first canon…

More than 100 speeding drivers caught around Salisbury – in just 24 hours

A CONCENTRATED effort by Wiltshire Police saw more than 100 drivers caught speeding in just 24 hours around Salisbury. Project…

The cathedral received 437 suggestions Picture: Salisbury Cathedral

Salisbury Cathedral’s peregrine chicks’ water-themed names revealed

THE four peregrine chicks at Salisbury Cathedral have now been named thanks to help from members of the public. When…

The pub pulled its last pint in November 2024 Picture: Google

Bid to make closed pub near Salisbury an ‘asset of community value’

A NOMINATION to list a pub in Winterbourne Stoke near Stonehenge as an asset of community value has been…

"Rob always sought the next adventure" Picture: Wiltshire Police

Tribute to adventure-loving biker who died in A36 crash

THE family of a motorbike rider who died in a crash on the A36 near Knook, Warminster said he…

He was ordered to pay £4,837.70 in compensation and costs Picture: Wiltshire Council

Man to pay thousands – and given suspended sentence – after fly tipping in countryside

A MAN who left a horsebox containing waste across a private driveway in Rockbourne near Fordingbridge has been left…