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PHOTOS: Salisbury commemorates Victory in Europe day with city centre ceremony

Salisbury City Council and the Royal British Legion organised a ceremony in Guildhall Square on Friday, May 8.

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Orchard officially opened to mark King Charles III accession

It was created to commemorate the accession of King Charles III, funded by the Coronation Living Heritage Fund and Wiltshire Council.

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LIVE: Drivers face delays as fallen tree blocks major road

Fallen tree blocking A27 near Whiteparish

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How to spend a day in Hampshire's poshest village with a 16th century high street

Beaulieu was named one of Britain's poshest villages for 2026 by The Telegraph, and here's what you can do there for a day

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Nationwide customers urged to check £300 deposit change in 'valuable' move

A new Nationwide change means you could pay in cash locally without going to a branch. Here’s what you need to know.

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Rock legend to open garden and car collection to the public within weeks

There are just weeks until a Wiltshire rock legend opens his garden and multi-million-pound car collection to the public.

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'Major step forward' £1.5m boost for wellbeing and family hub in military museum

The funding will support the creation of welfare-focused facilities for Army personnel and their families.

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Nursery group with Salisbury setting wins prestigious award for sustainability

The organisation has integrated sustainability throughout its operations, including waste reduction, energy-saving measures and the introduction of plant-based menus.

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Global footwear brand opens new store in Salisbury with busy first weekend

Skechers has opened the doors of a new store at Old George Mall in Salisbury, where the old Schuh store used to be.

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Money stolen from Tesco cash machine

A cash machine was broken into and money stolen in a late-night theft.

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Internationally recognised fairy festival returning to the New Forest

Now in its 14th year, the New Forest Fairy Festival has grown from a small local gathering into an internationally recognised celebration.

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Family swap London life for Wiltshire countryside to set up new vineyard

Chris Reynolds and Louise Marshall MBE left a two-bedroom flat in central London for the Wiltshire countryside, where they started their business, Liba Vineyard

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Woman criticises collapse of assisted dying bill after mum's 'traumatic' death

A woman has criticised delays to the collapse of the assisted dying bill in Parliament, after she was left without support in her mother's final hours.

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Family overwhelmed by support as memorial bench replaced after it was destroyed

The bench, installed in memory of Patricia Robinson, who died in March 2024, was placed on Salisbury Plain near Enford.

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Beavers spotted at Hampshire nature reserve for first time

Tony Thompson, a nearby resident who recorded the video, described the encounter as "an incredible thing to witness".

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House hunters invited to homebuying event offering mortgage advice

The Assisted Move event will give visitors the chance to explore the two, three and four-bedroom homes currently available.

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Wiltshire scheme recognised nationally for supporting young carers

The award recognises education settings that identify and support young carers, ensuring they have the same opportunities as their peers.

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'The rising cost of living is affecting charities as well as hard-pressed families'

The Spring Newsletter is available from Five Rivers Leisure Centre, the Information Centre, Shopmobility and the Salisbury and other local libraries.

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Which gym deserves your vote? Gym of the Year 2026 nominations open

The Salisbury Journal Gym of the Year 2026 competition is now underway, giving you the chance to nominate your favourite gym.

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New alliance launched to protect Wiltshire's environment

They aim to drive coordinated action to restore nature, build climate resilience and improve community wellbeing across the county.