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Peak time traffic control for Cathedral
From July 2, until the end of September, Salisbury Cathedral’s regular Summer one-way system helps to manage the high number of visitors and holiday traffic in The Close during the peak season. The one-way system is from Monday to Friday between 12noon and 5pm, when...
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Police team scores
Three men were arrested and two charged yesterday after what was called ‘a productive Monday’ for the Community Tasking Team in the south of the county, David Leslie Clift, 41, of Eyres Way, Salisbury, was charged with a Bulford burglary on June 15. He was remanded...
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All-female cast in Whisky Galore
Compton Mackenzie’s comedy classic tale of shipwreck, contraband and the golden nectar, Whisky Galore is performed at Salisbury Playhouse from Tuesday, June 26 to Saturday, June 30. The new production, set in 1955, is a tribute to the feisty, fearless all-female...
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City blooms in Summer
Salisbury is blooming this summer with floral displays across the city centre brightening the streets. Funding from Salisbury Business Improvement District (BID) has helped Salisbury City Council to enhance the displays. Salisbury BID’s business plan includes...
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Folk and comedy greats in town
Two legendary performers – folk singer-songwriter Ralph McTell and comedian Arthur Smith – are headlining Gillingham Festival, staged from June 29 to July 8. The festival also has a return visit from Gillingham-educated guitarist Daniel Bovey with the Mela Guitar...
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A Midsummer’s Dream
Professional production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer's Dream, in the beautiful setting of Old St Mary's church, Market Square, Wilton. 7pm, Wednesday, June 20. Tickets: under 16s £5 Adults £12.50 Available from Valley News. Credit card hotline 01722...
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Twin town flooded
Fordingbridge Twinning Association has sent good wishes and a speedy recovery its French friends after learning that its twin town, Vimoutiers, and most of Normandy, is suffering from substantial flooding. The twin town is only an hour from Caen, by car, and accessed...
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Plan goes to poll
Gillingham Neighbourhood Plan referendum is on Thursday, July 12, with voting at seven polling stations in the parish of Gillingham is from 7pm to 10pm. Gillingham residents have received a poll card through the post and are urged to use their vote. “This referendum...
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Missing man found
Police say a man missing from Shaftesbury has been found safe and well. Phillip Poolman, 52, went missing from his home address in Mampitts Lane at about 1pm on Monday, May, 28 and reported missing on Monday, June 11. He was located in Salisbury yesterday, Sunday 17...
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Sunday dinner with a difference
Street Food Sunday is in Salisbury Market Place, Guildhall and Guildhall Square on July 29, from 11am to 4pm. A variety of street food vendors and stalls from the South West provides “the perfect opportunity to take a break from shopping and indulge in a tasty lunch...
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Appeal to find missing man
Police searching for a man who has gone missing from Shaftesbury are appealing for the public’s help. Phillip Poolman, 52, was last seen at his home address in Mampitts Lane at around 1pm on Monday, May 28. He was reported missing on Monday, June 11. Enquiries so far...
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Help wanted to identify sexual assault suspect
Police are investigating an incident at the junction of Harnham Road and Wavell Road, Harnham yesterday morning, Thursday, June 14. Shortly after 7am a woman aged in her twenties was sexually assaulted when a man approached her from behind and grabbed her between the...
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Peak time traffic control for Cathedral
From July 2, until the end of September, Salisbury Cathedral’s regular Summer one-way system helps to manage the high number of visitors and holiday traffic in The Close during the peak season. The one-way system is from Monday to Friday between 12noon and 5pm, when...
read more
Police team scores
Three men were arrested and two charged yesterday after what was called ‘a productive Monday’ for the Community Tasking Team in the south of the county, David Leslie Clift, 41, of Eyres Way, Salisbury, was charged with a Bulford burglary on June 15. He was remanded...
read more
All-female cast in Whisky Galore
Compton Mackenzie’s comedy classic tale of shipwreck, contraband and the golden nectar, Whisky Galore is performed at Salisbury Playhouse from Tuesday, June 26 to Saturday, June 30. The new production, set in 1955, is a tribute to the feisty, fearless all-female...
read more
City blooms in Summer
Salisbury is blooming this summer with floral displays across the city centre brightening the streets. Funding from Salisbury Business Improvement District (BID) has helped Salisbury City Council to enhance the displays. Salisbury BID’s business plan includes...
read more
Folk and comedy greats in town
Two legendary performers – folk singer-songwriter Ralph McTell and comedian Arthur Smith – are headlining Gillingham Festival, staged from June 29 to July 8. The festival also has a return visit from Gillingham-educated guitarist Daniel Bovey with the Mela Guitar...
read more
A Midsummer’s Dream
Professional production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer's Dream, in the beautiful setting of Old St Mary's church, Market Square, Wilton. 7pm, Wednesday, June 20. Tickets: under 16s £5 Adults £12.50 Available from Valley News. Credit card hotline 01722...
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Tv unit
Tv cabinet, glass fronted door which opens, good condition.
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Karen, Salisbury. 07843241466
Records Wanted
Vinyl records wanted 1950’s to 80’s Lps and 45’s
Cash paid, private collector
phone Graham 01425 291271
Musical equipment
Yamaha PSR8000, flight case, stand, Elka pedals, Behringer amp, vol and sus pedals, mics, digital echoes, boom stand, drum stool .
£400
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Sofa bed
Medium size matching chair and footstool,
rust colour 2 years old, cover changed to grey
accept £500 01980761044
Sony Micro Hi-Fi system
DAB radio settings with pre-set options, CD section takes 3 music discs for continuous play, tape section enabling playing of cassette music etc, timer settings, remote/manual control
in excellent condition,
£50 ono
01722742310
Mountain bike
Large size for male or female
£60
07807917944
M&S breadmaker
£15
buyer to collect
01722421835
Tv unit
Tv cabinet, glass fronted door which opens, good condition.
£15
Karen, Salisbury. 07843241466
Records Wanted
Vinyl records wanted 1950’s to 80’s Lps and 45’s
Cash paid, private collector
phone Graham 01425 291271
Musical equipment
Yamaha PSR8000, flight case, stand, Elka pedals, Behringer amp, vol and sus pedals, mics, digital echoes, boom stand, drum stool .
£400
01722744961
Sofa bed
Medium size matching chair and footstool,
rust colour 2 years old, cover changed to grey
accept £500 01980761044
Sony Micro Hi-Fi system
DAB radio settings with pre-set options, CD section takes 3 music discs for continuous play, tape section enabling playing of cassette music etc, timer settings, remote/manual control
in excellent condition,
£50 ono
01722742310
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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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Clock turned back for dotty plot
By Fanny Charles Enter Salisbury Playhouse’s main auditorium and you are greeted by a two-story crumbling house, overshadowed by railway signals. As the lights drop and the set slowly revolves, a pitch-perfect dowdily 1950s house is revealed – dainty knick-knacks,...
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Valley News Visit Wilton feature 2017
For November 2017, Valley News has created a 'Visit Wilton' feature, which includes a wide variety of the brilliant shops and services that Wilton has to offer. The feature can be viewed here. Inside the feature are adverts and editorials from: Monty and Mabel's cafe...
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From the Editor – October 2017
By David Parker Government pressure on local authorities to build more houses seems to be imposing planning regulations and over-riding planning law. Housing estates are being imposed on areas but the numbers of houses to be built cannot match local facilities and...
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Valley News Wedding Feature 2017
Valley News' November edition is now out, and inside you'll find our four-page Weddings Feature - filled to the brim with all the best local companies who will make your big day better than you can ever have imagined. Click here to download the feature. You'll find...
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First Time Hill Climb
By Geoff Ballett If you have hung up your motorcycle leathers and don't fancy riding on the road any more then try Hill Climbing. Its a great way to have fun at speed without all the road traffic. After many years of riding on the road I gave this sport a go. I...
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From the editor – September
By David Parker In the Valley News office, we are often asked about alleged money-wasting or services not provided, and about how Wiltshire council came up with the slogan 'Where everybody matters'. To be sure, whoever dreamed up the slogan must have meant well but......
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Monty and Mabel’s after dark
Monty and Mabel’s, the dog-friendly café in Wilton which opened in April 2017, has launched a gin and cocktail bar, open every Friday and Saturday evening. Owner Corinne Roberts had the idea for a new evening destination early in 2017 and applied for a permit to sell...
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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...
read more
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...
read more
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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