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Historic menswear shop in city centre announces shock closure after 124 years

Chas H Baker is a historic family-run business that opened in Salisbury in 1902, selling high quality mens clothing.

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'Vibrant' town named one of UK's best cultural destinations

A “vibrant” Wiltshire town has been named one of the country’s best amidst calls to make it the UK’s first Town of Culture.

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Salisbury comes together to celebrate the 799th Charter Sunday

Salisbury City Council celebrated Charter Sunday on February 8, marking 799 years since the Royal Charter of 1227 granted the city its status.

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German Shepherds walk through stunning grounds in wet weather

German Shepherds and their owners braved the wet weather for a social walk at Tedworth House Polo Grounds.

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17 flood warnings and yellow weather warning in place in and around Salisbury

These warnings have been issued by the Environment Agency following a high volume of rainfall over the last few days, which is due to continue as a yellow weather warning.

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New pension reforms to help millions of public sector workers from April

These changes 'will give hard-working cleaners, librarians, school cooks and other public servants the security in retirement they deserve,' say ministers

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Halifax, Lloyds and Bank of Scotland closing more bank branches this year

Among the bank branches planned to close are 40 Lloyds bank branches, 14 Halifax location and 17 Bank of Scotland sites.

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Driver flees after crashing into pony in New Forest, says campaign group

A driver fled the scene after hitting a pony in the New Forest.

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Video shows park submerged after river bursts banks amid flood warning

Video footage shows a park submerged in water after a river burst its banks.

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Council should 'exercise discretion' when issuing parking fines outside Oxfam

Our shops are reliant on the enormous generosity of donors, in common with all our sister charity shops across the town.

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Fully affordable housing development with 46 homes completed

The 46-home scheme in Old Sarum was delivered by Dandara Southern in partnership with housing provider Abri.

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Prison tutor denies allegations of having intimate relationship with inmate

Kelly Duffey, a prison tutor from Amesbury, denied allegations of having an intimate relationship with an inmate, entering a not guilty plea in court.

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‘Unviable’ former pub near Salisbury will be turned into homes

An ‘unviable’ former pub between Salisbury and Blandford Forum will be turned into homes

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Inter-schools maths competition held to 'bring together young minds'

Moyles Court School, near Ringwood, hosted the Year 6 inter-schools maths challenge on Friday, January 30, welcoming pupils from 11 state and independent schools to face off in a series of timed maths challenges designed to test numeracy, algebra, logical thinking, and problem-solving.

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Pancake race returning to city centre on Shrove Tuesday

The unique contest will see teams and individuals putting their frying pan-flipping skills to the test in a bid to win the much-coveted Golden Frying Pan award.

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Oxygen concentrator bought for Wiltshire centre to help people with MS

Lions have come together to purchase a vital piece of equipment for members of their community living with multiple sclerosis.

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'Act Now' flood warning updated for Salisbury city centre roads

The Environment Agency has updated their 'Act Now' warning for The Friary and City Centre in Salisbury along the Middle Hampshire Avon, with flooding expected on Sunday.

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Yellow weather warning including Salisbury for heavy rain issued by Met Office

The warning covers Salisbury on Monday, February 9, with the Met Office predicting a risk of flooding and travel disruption.

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In the Dock: Woman to pay more than £400 after window damaged and more cases

Salisbury Magistrates’ Court: Recent cases include theft from Morrisons Daily, drink-driving, public order and criminal damage offences. Fines, bans, and compensation issued.