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Whites new signing
News just in: Salisbury FC have signed Reading FC U18 goalkeeper James Hillson on a work experience loan. The 17-year-old, who signed for the Royals in July 2016, is available for Salisbury’s Evo-Stik South Premier South game at Farnborough tomorrow, Saturday, October...
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Carpenter found hanging
A carpenter was found suspended from a tree on October 8 and an inquest in Salisbury was told the cause of his death was hanging. Shaun Whatley, 53, from Alderbury, was found by police near the church in Odstock, near Salisbury. Earlier concern had been expressed for...
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Doctors’ warnings no deterrent
Everest ascent goes on despite doctors’ warnings Foster carer Kerry Wilson, 53, Nick Jones, 50, and five others plan to climb Everest to raise funds for a new charity, Nick Jones Foundation for Bereaved Children. It was set up by Nick earlier this year after his...
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Bypass planning application submitted
Highways England yesterday, October 18, applied to the Planning Inspectorate for planning consent for the Stonehenge tunnel and Winterbourne Stoke bypass scheme as part of the A303 road improvements. The application follows extensive consultations ending in August on...
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Wide load will slow traffic tomorrow
A slow-moving and wide ‘abnormal load’ will be escorted through Wiltshire tomorrow, Friday, October 19, by Police, from 10.30am from Popham Airfield, Hampshire, along the A303 westbound, the A36 and the A350 to Warminster. It is due to reach Warminster by 1.30pm....
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Hare coursers warned ‘your’e not welcome in Wiltshire’
Police have been tipped off about a possible hare coursing event in Wiltshire tomorrow, October 19. Hare coursing is illegal and often linked to other crimes such as criminal damage, theft and intimidation. Force Specialist Operations Inspector Martyn Sweett said:...
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Half term treats announced
Wiltshire Creative is offering workshops, theatre and music for October half term. Starting Friday, October 26, at 11am and 2pm, two performances of Lily and the Albatross will be shown Bemerton Heath Centre, with a drop-in craft sessoin in between. Bemerton Heath...
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Motorcross bike stolen
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they’d like to speak to as part of investigations into the theft of a motocross bike between 6.15am and 7.45am on September 14. The green and black Kawasaki motocross bike, worth more than £5,000, was stolen from the back...
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‘Watch it’volunteers wanted
TV addict volunteers are needed by Salisbury CityWatch to monitor the city’s new state-of-the-art digital CCTV system. CityWatch has been operating the CCTV system since September. A team of volunteers already monitors the CCTV system at key times, based in a control...
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Battle for the sexes begins
An extraordinary battle has broken out between the two prestigious ‘single sex’ grammar schools in Salisbury. The famous cathedral city’s boys school plans to admit girls into its sixth form. Bishop Wordsworth’s School wants to go co-educational in its sixth form by...
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Appeal for witness to assault
A 40-year-old man was assaulted at about 6.30pm in Amesbury last night, Wednesday, and police are appealing for witnesses. The man and a friend were walking in High Street and were approached by a man who accused them of spitting on a family member. The two men...
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On board with Healthwatch
Healthwatch Wiltshire is looking for people with a passion for health and care services to join its Local Leadership Board. The board is the driving force behind Healthwatch Wiltshire which ensure children, young people and adults are heard by those who run, plan and...
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Whites new signing
News just in: Salisbury FC have signed Reading FC U18 goalkeeper James Hillson on a work experience loan. The 17-year-old, who signed for the Royals in July 2016, is available for Salisbury’s Evo-Stik South Premier South game at Farnborough tomorrow, Saturday, October...
read more
Carpenter found hanging
A carpenter was found suspended from a tree on October 8 and an inquest in Salisbury was told the cause of his death was hanging. Shaun Whatley, 53, from Alderbury, was found by police near the church in Odstock, near Salisbury. Earlier concern had been expressed for...
read more
Doctors’ warnings no deterrent
Everest ascent goes on despite doctors’ warnings Foster carer Kerry Wilson, 53, Nick Jones, 50, and five others plan to climb Everest to raise funds for a new charity, Nick Jones Foundation for Bereaved Children. It was set up by Nick earlier this year after his...
read more
Bypass planning application submitted
Highways England yesterday, October 18, applied to the Planning Inspectorate for planning consent for the Stonehenge tunnel and Winterbourne Stoke bypass scheme as part of the A303 road improvements. The application follows extensive consultations ending in August on...
read more
Wide load will slow traffic tomorrow
A slow-moving and wide ‘abnormal load’ will be escorted through Wiltshire tomorrow, Friday, October 19, by Police, from 10.30am from Popham Airfield, Hampshire, along the A303 westbound, the A36 and the A350 to Warminster. It is due to reach Warminster by 1.30pm....
read more
Hare coursers warned ‘your’e not welcome in Wiltshire’
Police have been tipped off about a possible hare coursing event in Wiltshire tomorrow, October 19. Hare coursing is illegal and often linked to other crimes such as criminal damage, theft and intimidation. Force Specialist Operations Inspector Martyn Sweett said:...
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Golfing equipment for sale
Set Mizuno clubs 3-SW. Various other clubs, drivers etc. Power caddy trolley (no battery) with battery charger. Trolley bag. 01980 676242
Plants, preserving jars and doors/windows
Shrubs/plants large/small good selection 50 plus items Butleigh, Spirea, viburnums, acanthus etc some potted £50 for the lot re-arranging garden, livery possible. Preserving jars 2lbs unused up to 10 re-usable seals keep fruit etc sterile until wanted efficient...
Travelite cot, Mothercare Stairgate and Playpen
Travelite /cot/bed good condition, carrier bag damage otherwise excellent £20 Mothercare Stairgate perfect condition £15 Playpen Lindam Fabric perfect condition £20 01722 742661
Mamas and Papas high chair, toys and spin zebra
Mamas and Papas Prima Pappa High Chair - £55. Adjustable height and backrest. Sturdy and freestanding when folded. VGC. ELC Happyland bus with sounds - £10. Driver, conductor, passengers and stop sign. ELC Happyland fire station - £15. Fire engine, fire engine, fire...
Solid wood nest of tables and Superglide mobility scooter
Solid wood nest of tables with four circular tables, with drop leafs - £25. Table is 620mm x 420mm x 560 mm high. Superglide CX Mobility Scooter - £500 Blue, road legal, lights, indicators, seat belt, used only twice. £800 new, will accept £500 including neeo...
Stainless steel sink and golfing equipment
Stainless steel sink unit with mixer top, good condition - £15. Golf clubs and bag - £15 01980623563
Classical Record Collection
30 L.P records £150 ONO. Various artists and orchestras 01722323066 (after 7pm)
For Sale: Ladies & Gents Electric Cycles
Ladies Elec. Powabyke 6 Gears, perfect condition. £250 Gents Elec. Powabyke 24 Gears, perfect condition. £250 Contact Doug or Pat Tel Nr 01985 212811
Support Worker BANK/Casual – Salisbury
Bank Support Worker for young man with autism in Salisbury. No experience needed. Please email-salisburysupportworker@aol.co.uk. £13 per hour.
Mantle mirror
Gilt framed over mantle mirror. 38" wide 29" high. £20 tel 01722 742247
Golfing equipment for sale
Set Mizuno clubs 3-SW.
Various other clubs, drivers etc.
Power caddy trolley (no battery) with battery charger.
Trolley bag.
01980 676242
Plants, preserving jars and doors/windows
Shrubs/plants large/small good selection 50 plus items Butleigh, Spirea, viburnums, acanthus etc some potted £50 for the lot re-arranging garden, livery possible.
Preserving jars 2lbs unused up to 10 re-usable seals keep fruit etc sterile until wanted efficient system, donation to your favourite charity.
Doors and windows large/small white upvc double glazed build conservatory/shed £25
01722 743681
Travelite cot, Mothercare Stairgate and Playpen
Travelite /cot/bed good condition, carrier bag damage otherwise excellent £20
Mothercare Stairgate perfect condition £15
Playpen Lindam Fabric perfect condition £20
01722 742661
Mamas and Papas high chair, toys and spin zebra
Mamas and Papas Prima Pappa High Chair – £55.
Adjustable height and backrest. Sturdy and freestanding when folded. VGC.
ELC Happyland bus with sounds – £10.
Driver, conductor, passengers and stop sign.
ELC Happyland fire station – £15.
Fire engine, fire engine, fire car and 4 firemen.
Spin zebra, original colours, 1-3 years – £15.
Suit boy or girl.
Miss J Gillard
20 Parsonage Green, Harnham, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 8LA.
01722 412699
Solid wood nest of tables and Superglide mobility scooter
Solid wood nest of tables with four circular tables, with drop leafs – £25.
Table is 620mm x 420mm x 560 mm high.
Superglide CX Mobility Scooter – £500
Blue, road legal, lights, indicators, seat belt, used only twice.
£800 new, will accept £500 including neeo batteries.
01980 611912
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Host Familes Needed
Would you like to earn extra money by hosting our international students? We are currently looking for hosts in Salisbury for our group students visiting all year round starting early in 2019. Our host families can be families with children at home, families where...
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Bank one to one Support Worker for a 25 year old man with autism and complex needs. Supported living set up in Salisbury, Wiltshire. This job is very challenging as the autistic person can sometimes display challenging behaviours when anxious. This is a unique job...
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An exciting opportunity to run our new Coffee Shop at Salisbury 6th Form College. Working 27.5 hours a week, Term Time Only, the successful applicant will be hands-on, providing an excellent service to Students and Staff alike. As a new facility there is the...
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Would you like to earn extra money by hosting our international students? We are currently looking for hosts in Salisbury for our group students visiting all year round starting early in 2019. Our host families can be families with children at home, families where...
read moreSupport Worker (BANK/Casual) – Salisbury
Bank one to one Support Worker for a 25 year old man with autism and complex needs. Supported living set up in Salisbury, Wiltshire. This job is very challenging as the autistic person can sometimes display challenging behaviours when anxious. This is a unique job...
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Gracewell of Salisbury is a CQC Good Rated luxury nursing home located just 10 minutes walk from Salisbury train station with on site staff parking. As a Care Assistant at a Gracewell community, you will be working with a dedicated, skilled team of specially trained...
read moreCatering Manager
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New community concept café planned
A full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu for the 60 residents of the new Evergreen Court retirement complex can enjoy a new community café opening in the heart of Amesbury soon. Evergreen Café, Kingsgate, Amesbury, next to Amesbury Archer Primary School, opens on...
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Rural hotel bathes in new light
The Bath Arms at Longleat is bathing in new light after substantial refurbishments and a total transformation. The country pub with accommodation on the Longleat Estate had a two-month revamp with complete refurbishment of its 18 rooms and modernisation of all its...
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Lloyds bank explains reasons for closures
Bank closes 80 branches as profits hit £3.1 billion Lloyds’ pre-tax profits hit £3.1 billion in the first half of 2018, amid plans to close more than 80 bank branches, according to Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chairman Mike Cherry. The Wilton branch...
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Hot weather heats up tempers
Young teenagers can enjoy the run of hot weather and swim in a local river despite some neighbours getting hot under the collar about them. A meeting of Gillingham Town Council on July 2, considered complaints from residents about youths swimming in the River Shreen....
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Town Council’s youngest Mayor elected.
At just 23, Piers Brown is Shaftesbury Town Council’s youngest-ever Chairman of the Council and Town Mayor. He was elected unanimously at the council’s annual meeting on May 1. Cllr Brown as been a town councillor for 2 ½ years and has chaired the Planning and...
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Catering assistant fired for frothy cup
A young catering assistant at Stonehenge has been fired for undercharging for a frothy cup of coffee at the £27 million visitor centre run by English Heritage. Dan Thomas, from Amesbury, noticed a cup of coffee he was about to sell to a customer ‘was half-full of...
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Man arrested after indecent exposure
A man has been arrested in connection with an incident at a car park off Friary Lane, Salisbury, at about 3pm on Tuesday, March 27. He was allegedly seen indecently exposing himself sitting in a blue/purple Vauxhall Astra convertible. A 28-year-old man from the...
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Salisbury saluted
I visited Salisbury today with my two sons and mum. We were watching the Easter parade as my son wanted to listen to the music (he has CP and is on the autism spectrum). He had a major meltdown resulting in a lot of crying and screaming, biting and punching. The...
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Fisherton Street welcomes Retro warehouse
Joe Henry is the founder of Fisherton Warehouse which recently opened its’ doors to customers three months ago. Fisherton Warehouse offers one off, eclectic pieces and timeless classics including; 50’s vintage garments, retro technology, records and many more...
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Tallest living Christmas tree lights up Wilton
Wilton welcomed the festive season with the annual Christmas light switch-on which took place in the market square. Cllr Peter Edge had the important job of switching on the lights, followed by the childrens nativity play and Christmas carols by Wilton Christian...
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New chapter for Wilton’s historic almshouses
Almshouses belonging to a medieval hospital charity dating back to the 1400s have been transferred to one of the biggest almshouse charities in the country. The Hospital of St Mary Magdalene, Wilton, existed in 1420 with close links to Wilton Abbey, as an education...
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Police target drink and drug drivers
Dorset Police is running the annual Christmas drink and drug driving campaign from today, Friday, December 1 to Monday, January 1. Roads Policing and No Excuse teams are holding a launch event today, Friday, December 1, on Poole High Street between 10am and 2pm, with...
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New community concept café planned
A full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu for the 60 residents of the new Evergreen Court retirement complex can enjoy a new community café opening in the heart of Amesbury soon. Evergreen Café, Kingsgate, Amesbury, next to Amesbury Archer Primary School, opens on...
read more
Rural hotel bathes in new light
The Bath Arms at Longleat is bathing in new light after substantial refurbishments and a total transformation. The country pub with accommodation on the Longleat Estate had a two-month revamp with complete refurbishment of its 18 rooms and modernisation of all its...
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Lloyds bank explains reasons for closures
Bank closes 80 branches as profits hit £3.1 billion Lloyds’ pre-tax profits hit £3.1 billion in the first half of 2018, amid plans to close more than 80 bank branches, according to Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chairman Mike Cherry. The Wilton branch...
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Hot weather heats up tempers
Young teenagers can enjoy the run of hot weather and swim in a local river despite some neighbours getting hot under the collar about them. A meeting of Gillingham Town Council on July 2, considered complaints from residents about youths swimming in the River Shreen....
read more
Town Council’s youngest Mayor elected.
At just 23, Piers Brown is Shaftesbury Town Council’s youngest-ever Chairman of the Council and Town Mayor. He was elected unanimously at the council’s annual meeting on May 1. Cllr Brown as been a town councillor for 2 ½ years and has chaired the Planning and...
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Catering assistant fired for frothy cup
A young catering assistant at Stonehenge has been fired for undercharging for a frothy cup of coffee at the £27 million visitor centre run by English Heritage. Dan Thomas, from Amesbury, noticed a cup of coffee he was about to sell to a customer ‘was half-full of...
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