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Salisbury pupils have unique day out
Although too young for uni, 30 pupils from two primary schools, part of Salisbury Plain Academies, spent a day at Bath Spa University. The 30 Year 6 children from Bulford St Leonard’s and St. Michael’s looked around the campus accompanied by student ambassadors, as... read more
Car ploughs into new house
A terrified couple were in shock after a car ploughed at high speed into their new £700,000 home late at night in a picture postcard hamlet. The 42-year-old Audi driver somehow skewed 40ft off the road across the tidily-kept lawn and careered into the house at... read more
Good with wood
Set in the largest medieval barn in the UK, wood as a source of inspiration in art and design features in an exhibition: Material: Wood – Design and Inspiration from August 11 to September 8 at Place Farm, Tisbury, 01747 445 042. At the show, the public can... read more
Pupils join emergency rescue teams
Year 8 pupils from Chayfn Grove School Salisbury, had the unique experience of seeing international emergency rescue workers preparing for another mission. The pupils met the combined teams of ServeOn and Team Rubicon on Monday, June 26, not normally accessible to... read more
Shaftesbury Cobbles Market is back
The new Shaftesbury Cobbles Market starts on Sunday, July 16, with a fresh appeal and under new management. The High Street will be shut, and traders from the area will set up their stalls featuring quality handmade artisan products, including crafts, fresh produce,... read more
Oliver and Jimmy charm care home residents
Alpacas Oliver and Jimmy were guests at Milford House Care Home, Salisbury, and charmed the residents and made them smile. General manager Phil Chapman said: “It was lovely to have Oliver and Jimmy with their handler Wendy Williams here for the afternoon. They visited... read more
Ballet under the stars
COVENT Garden Dance Company, founded and directed by Matt Brady, returns to the walled Dutch garden at Hatch House near Tisbury from July 21 to 23 for the eighth season, which includes the premiere of Les Colombes, created with the last libretto written by Matt’s... read more
Bishop breaks ground for new school
Pupils from St Michael’s Church of England Primary school, part of Salisbury Plain Academies, joined the Right Rev Edward Conway, Bishop of Ramsbury, in a turf-cutting ceremony today. June 26, to mark the start of work on an eagerly awaited new school at Larkhill.... read more
Youth choir calls for more voices
Salisbury Cathedral Youth Choir has put out a call for more altos, tenors and basses. The 15-strong choir performs Evensong on Tuesday, June 27, at 5.30pm – marking its final performance before the summer holiday break. Ian Wicks, Director of Music at Salisbury... read more
Three arrested after alleged assault
Three men were arrested after a man was rushed in hospital after a brutal attack in Salisbury. The incident happened in Essex Square resulting in the victim being taken by ambulance to Salisbury District Hospital. A 27-year-old man from Salisbury was arrested on... read more
Brothers charged with 104 alleged car offences
Salisbury CID have charged two local men with conspiracy to steal from vehicles. Lennie and Eddie Wells, brothers aged 29 and 28, from Eyres Way, Salisbury, were arrested and charged with the spate of 104 offences between November 1, 2016 and January 31, 2017,... read more
‘No buildings at risk’ says council
Residents can be assured no buildings are at risk in the county, a Wiltshire Council spokesperson said, after concerns were raised about cladding on the Grenfell tower block in London. “We immediately carried out a thorough analysis to identify if there are any... read more
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Student/Harvest Workers
Student/Harvest Workers required by Wiltshire Grain Ltd. Nr Rollestone Camp Shrewton to assist the permanent Store Staff with the intake and processing of members crops. No previous experience required as full training is given. Starting dates from 26th June 2017 and... read moreOffice Manager / PA
Experienced Office Manager / PA needed, starting in September, for small but busy office in Stratford Sub Castle. 4 days per week with a handover w/c 10th July. Must like dogs! For a full job description, please email Gussie@iborgans.com Salary: To be... read moreWilton House – Part Time House Guide – Seasonal
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Valley Features
Everything from Business to Sport and Food & Drink to Health & Beauty
Most wanted finalists again
Wilton-based hair and beauty salon group JASHAIR are finalists in the national hairdressing competition, the Most Wanted Awards, in the category ‘Best UK Local Salon’. Having beaten off nationwide competition, JASHAIR has proved to be one of the best salons in the UK... read more
All steamed up
An unusual event at Salisbury museum on Tuesday, June 20, brings in a group of steam cars when The Steam Car Club of Great Britain stops at the museum for a few hours., The 13 stunning vintage and veteran cars can be investigated at close quarters, driven by members... read more
One comfortable win for the Tories, but one giant leap for Labour
By Andy Datson Once again Wiltshire and North Dorset proved to be a Tory stronghold, but the Labour candidates had their own share of success in the snap election. John Glen held onto his Salisbury seat with a 17,333 vote majority over second place Labour candidate... read more
Headliners return to Southampton Common
Common People the ultimate bank holiday bonanza is back on Southampton Common May 27 and 28. DJ legend Pete Tong will top the bill on Saturday and king of the dancehall, Sean Paul will headline The Common Stage on Sunday night bringing Common People 2017 to a close.... read more
Humble beginnings to heady heights
By Dominic Parkes From humble beginnings manufacturing bicycle parts, Kia reached the heady heights of selling nearly three million units a year, and the South Korean brand seems to be powering ever forward. The 2017 Rio model is in the Clio and Polo super-mini pool... read more
Nick Andrew and Wylye Valley Art Trail
By Fanny Charles Nick Andrew, who was one of the founders of Wylye Valley Art Trail, will be opening his studio at Bull Mill, Crockerton, for this year’s trail from May 27 to June 4. But Nick is also looking for a London gallery to show the paintings he has been... read more
A car you buy with your emotion
Pictures and words copyright Dominic Parkes 2017 I think the Fiat media co-ordinator was on the verge of changing her number and email address such was my dogged pursuit of reviewing the Fiat Spider. Almost weekly, I could be heard whining and pleading to secure the... read more
Racecourse gallops to success
By Will Bradley Significant investment for another premier season at the popular track is giving Salisbury Racecourse a good run into the new season. The racecourse team are gearing up for another successful summer of 16 flat-race meetings and live-music events at the... read more
New play’s true tale
A play by agricultural story editor of The Archers Graham Harvey and AJ Kroon, former producer of The Archers, brings to the stage the true tale of an unlikely Cotswold hero, a West Country Land Army girl in an enduring romance. No Finer Life is set in the Oxfordshire... read more
New campus traffic warning
No objection was raised by Warminster Town council members to plans for a new hotel resort, water park, business conference facility and an immersive animal experience at Longleat. But members warned Wiltshire Council of ‘the potential for serious traffic congestion... read more
Fresh and very stylish Toyota
Pictures and words copyright Dominic Parkes ‘Inspired by the multifaceted precision of a diamond with a sculptured look and powerfully expressive lines’ reads the hyperbole in the sales brochure. For a moment, I thought I was reading one of those stuttering, confused... read more
Salisbury duo bring Salisbury Plain to centre stage
By Will Bradley Echo’s End, set on Salisbury Plain in 1915 and written by local playwright Barney Norris, runs in Salisbury Playhouse main theatre from March 29 to April 15. Barney and director Alice Hamilton grew up in Salisbury and met through Salisbury Playhouse’s... read more
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