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'As the world changes, so might our four-legged friends'
From energetic companions for youth to calm, comforting friends for later years, dogs will always be with us, in Salisbury and beyond.
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Law firm celebrates after being recognised in national legal directory
Ringwood-based Ellis Jones Solicitors has received rankings in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500, with seven departments and five individual lawyers earning recognition.
Community bank in Wiltshire named best credit union in the South for second time
Acorn Community Bank, which serves Wiltshire, received the honour in the Consumer Credit Awards, organised by Smart Money People.
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Care home marks 85th anniversary of Battle of Britain with garden party
The day also featured a classic afternoon tea prepared by the home’s head chef, with treats from the 1950s.
4x4 seized after being driven 'recklessly' across golf course
A 4x4 car has been seized after it was reportedly driven recklessly across a golf course in Fordingbridge, causing damage to the grounds.
The HMRC letter worth an average of £473 and why you might be owed tax back
Had a letter from HMRC? Don't ignore it - you may have paid too much tax, and there could be an average of £473 waiting for you.
Care home residents enjoy brownies at church harvest celebration
The donations table was filled with food brought by members for the harvest, embodying the spirit of sharing and gratitude.
Controversial New Forest parking charges will be introduced in 2026
Controversial parking charges via RingGo will be introduced in the New Forest next year, Forestry England has confirmed
College in the running for top national sustainability award
These efforts have been supported by more than £1m of combined investment, including funding from the Department of Education and Wiltshire Council.
Coffee morning raises money for cancer charity
Following the coffee morning, a sale was held in Mere Square led by Trudy Mead and Anne Rich.
Care home welcomes unusual guests as part of its activity programme
Residents enjoyed holding and learning about the animals, including how each species has evolved to survive in its environment.
Roadshow 'championing' small businesses to arrive in Salisbury
The roadshow will spotlight businesses, offer tailored support, and share stories from across the UK’s 5.45 million small businesses.
New initiative launched to help improve men's mental health
The relaxed atmosphere is designed to foster friendship and open conversation without any pressure.
ARCHIVES: District council visits a new swimming pool 50 years ago this week
The Journal covered the Wilton Middle School dedication and the Wilton Women's Institute Birthday party.
Charity welcomes new plans to help veterans with housing
Alabaré has welcomed the new government policy that prioritises housing for former service personnel.
Power cut leaves 263 properties without electric and forces country park to shut
Power cuts have forced Moors Valley Country Park near Ringwood to close, and SSE is restoring power to more than 200 homes in the area
The Royal Mint reveals 10 rarest & most valuable UK 50p coins in circulation today
The famous Kew Gardens 50p was recently knocked off the top spot of rarest 50p coins in the UK when the Royal Mint released the Atlantic Salmon coin
UK homeowners urged to do one thing urgently to save up to £1,000
Homeowners across the UK are all being urged to do one thing that could save us up to £1,000 over the winter - but we need to be quick
Council tax warning as millions miss out on £1,500 they don't know to apply for
Millions of people across the UK could be missing out on council tax discounts that could save them more than £1,500 a year, on average.
Stop Letting Your Health Take A Backseat In Your Life
It’s time that you stopped letting your health take a backseat in your life, and instead started thinking about how you can improve it. While it’s not always going to […] The post Stop Letting Your Health Take A Backseat In Your Life appeared first on New Valley News....