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Fawlty Towers
By Tim Saunders Awkward customers and how to deal with them. That’s the idea behind what has been dubbed the best comedy of all time on British television, Fawlty Towers. And now it’s come to the stage. Fresh from the West End, it is now touring regional theatres and is at Kings Theatre Portsmou...
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SDH Parking charges increase due to inflation and maintenance costs
Charges for patient and visitor parking across the Salisbury District Hospital site increased onTuesday May 19. Significant inflation since the last review in 2018 has impacted the cost of maintaining the car park infrastructure and parking technology. However, the new technology now allows visitors...
We will take pressure off NHS, says new Hospital@home health service
By Ralph Gowling Newly launched health service HOSPITAL@HOME says it will ease pressure on the NHS in the South West because it can increase choice and options for patients by delivering hospital-level care in the home setting. Based in Salisbury and operating across the South West, Hospital@Home is...
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How to Plan a Stress-Free Motorhome Break Across South Wiltshire and North Dorset
Introduction A stress-free motorhome break across South Wiltshire and North Dorset is a flexible road trip built around scenic drives, calm stopovers, countryside walks, local towns, and simple planning. It is not about rushing through a packed list of attractions. It is about making the journey fee...
Speed record legends coming to Wilton’s Classic Car Festival
World land speed record-holder Andy Green OBE and other motoring legends will headline an inaugural three-day premier classic car event, Concours des Légendes, at Wilton House from June 19-21. Among many other highlights will be a trio of classic Ferraris with direct connections to three of Britain...
Special bus services to run to Stonehenge for Summer Solstice
The bus operator will run four special services between Salisbury and the stones, running late into the night and returning from sunrise.
21-year-old receptionist praised for saving man's life in 'brave act of instinct'
Grace Makin, 21, has worked at The George Hotel in Amesbury for the past two years and has been awarded the Group Hero of the Year award for performing CPR and saving a man's life.
£4m rebuild expected to start soon on historic airfield hangar destroyed in fire
Work to rebuild the Grade II listed Hangar 3 at Old Sarum Airfield is set to start "as soon as possible", following the fire which broke out in April 2025.
The latest food hygiene ratings for Salisbury pub and shops
The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Salisbury schools and a pub have been revealed.
Four birds that make the New Forest special in summer
A darkling heath.
Verwood and Fordingbridge businesses celebrated at joint awards ceremony
Verwood and Fordingbridge recently held a joint awards ceremony to recognise outstanding achievements among their business communities.
Field of View: When life’s questions had one small green answer
Recovering well. Time to venture outside. Gentle exercise and rest. I no longer need two crutches. One would be helpful, but which one for the operated left leg?
Sewage alert at River Avon bathing site sparks calls to protect chalk streams
Councillor Victoria Charleston has written to the Government, urging ministers to seek UNESCO Natural World Heritage status for the UK’s chalk streams.
Man, 23, arrested after woman assaulted while driving car
Police are appealing for information after a reported assault inside a moving vehicle.
Two Salisbury cycle rides to be held as part of Breathing Spaces
A series of wellbeing events has been announced for Salisbury.
Mixed news on fire cuts as Wilton station earmarked for Salisbury merger
Fire stations that were threatened with closure across Dorset and Wiltshire face a mixed future after a partial U‑turn by the fire service – but Wilton would lose its standalone station under the latest plans.
Mayor praises young girl for organising donation drive for charity
11-year-old Tianna Mandson, a football player for Bemerton Heath Harlequins Youth FC U11S, collected donations for the Salisbury Foodbank, the chosen cause of the new Mayor of Salisbury, Councillor Jenny Bolwell.
Southampton Airport passengers warned of 6-hour queues at 2 big holiday hotspots
The rollout EU’s Entry and Exit System (EES) has led to long queues in holiday hotspots that Southampton Airport passengers might be going to
Devastating fire at family business leaves owners trading from their dinner table
A devastating fire has destroyed the workshop of a small, family-run business, leaving owners to pick up the pieces with the help of the community.
Thousands of drivers with 12 or more speeding points are still driving on UK roads
Some of these drivers have racked up far more than 12 points; 117 hold more than 20, while two individuals have amassed 43 and 45 points.