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Winter Well‑being: What South Wiltshire & North Dorset Residents Are Doing to Stay Well
Winter in South Wiltshire and North Dorset can be both beautiful and challenging. The countryside transforms with crisp mornings, frost‑tipped fields, and shorter daylight hours, but the cold and darker […] The post Winter Well‑being: What South Wiltshire & North Dorset Residents Are Doing...
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Family-run salon marks milestone
By Andrea Glennon FOR 35 years, JASHAIRGroup has been a local fixture in Salisbury and the surrounding area, growing from a single salon on New Canal into an award-winning, family-run […] The post Family-run salon marks milestone appeared first on New Valley News....
South Wilts Grammar School named best in the South West by The Sunday Times
South Wilts Grammar School is immensely proud to announce that it has been named State Secondary School of the Year for the South West by The Sunday Times Parent Power […] The post South Wilts Grammar School named best in the South West by The Sunday Times appeared first on New Valley News....
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Elderley pedestrian who died was fatally struck by several cars – inquest report
An 84-year-old ‘registered blind’ widow who suffered from dementia died from horrific injuries when in the dark she was struck by several cars after walking into a busy trunk road. […] The post Elderley pedestrian who died was fatally struck by several cars – inquest report appeared first on...
5 Ways to Easily Manage Your Finances from Home
It can be hard to manage your finances when you don’t have time, things get away from you, or you just don’t have time to learn the necessary skills. But […] The post 5 Ways to Easily Manage Your Finances from Home appeared first on New Valley News....
Simple Ways To Level Up Your Next Match Night With The Lads
Let’s face it, there’s nothing better than getting the lads and sometimes ladies over to watch the big match. You get to enjoy a game that you’ve been looking forward […] The post Simple Ways To Level Up Your Next Match Night With The Lads appeared first on New Valley News....
Stunning Christmas trees displayed as Salisbury church hosts Christmas tree festival
The 21st annual Christmas Tree Festival was hosted on Tuesday, December 2, at St Thomas's Church in Salisbury, with 106 exhibitors on display.
Village nursery set to close after 16 years due to 'critical' staffing crisis
First Friends Village Nursery in Barford St Martin, just outside of Salisbury, has informed parents and staff that it will be closing on December 24 after 16 years.
Care provider plans to double in size to meet demand
The company aims to recruit more than 100 new care personnel over the next 12 months.
LIVE: Fisherton Street reopens after major business fire incident
Fire crews are dealing with an incident on Fisherton Street in Salisbury (Thursday, December 4) and have asked the public to avoid the area
Fisherton Street closed as emergency crews deal with ‘commercial building fire’
Emergency services have closed Fisherton Street and asked the public to stay away while they tackle a fire in a ‘commercial building’
5 Practical & Financial Perks of Being a Young Entrepreneur solo
Running a small business in your twenties presents a unique blend of high energy and low financial overhead, creating an optimal window for entrepreneurial growth. Statistics show that Gen Z […] The post 5 Practical & Financial Perks of Being a Young Entrepreneur solo appeared first on New Val...
Charity residents create decorations for Christmas tree festival
Residents of Salisbury Trust for the Homeless (STFH) helped decorate the charity’s Christmas tree for its display at St Thomas’s Christmas Tree Festival.
Masks mandatory in assessment areas at Salisbury hospital as infections rise
Salisbury District Hospital has introduced face mask-wearing in assessment areas as infections rise
Hospital 'incredibly proud' of its efforts after hearing Dawn Sturgess report
The inquiry into Ms Sturgess’s death began in October 2024 and after seven weeks of hearings, the chair of the inquiry, Lord Hughes, set out his findings in a final report, on Thursday, December 4.
Novichok victim Dawn’s family call for change as they criticise inquiry report
The family of Dawn Sturgess are “disappointed” that a report into her death “contains no recommendations” to prevent a similar tragedy
‘Private person’ Dawn Sturgess was ‘innocent victim of cruel acts of others’
Novichok victim Dawn Sturgess's death was “needless and arbitrary”, the chair of an inquiry into the circumstances behind it has said
Wiltshire Police issues apology to family of Dawn Sturgess following inquiry report
Following the report release, Wiltshire Police Chief Constable Catherine Roper has issued a statement apologising for the errors made by the force.
UK sanctions GRU after Putin found ‘morally responsible’ for Novichok death
The Prime Minister said the inquiry’s findings were a “grave reminder of the Kremlin’s disregard for innocent lives”.
Report chair: Authorities saw ‘no significant risk’ of ex-spy assassination attempt
British authorities did not believe there was a “significant risk” of Russia attempting to kill ex-spy Sergei Skripal in the UK, an inquiry chair has said