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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.

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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.

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£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.

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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.

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Four birds that make the New Forest special in summer

A darkling heath.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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Man, 23, arrested after woman assaulted while driving car

Police are appealing for information after a reported assault inside a moving vehicle.

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Two Salisbury cycle rides to be held as part of Breathing Spaces

A series of wellbeing events has been announced for Salisbury.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Millions could get State Pension cash before retirement under new plans

Workers could access £12,000 of State Pension before retirement under reported plans, but experts have raised concerns,

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Bus route used by students to get to college to be withdrawn

A bus route used by college students in Salisbury is to be withdrawn at the end of the summer term, with operators citing falling demand and financial pressures.

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Country pub nominated as Asset of Community Value as village's only destination

Cholderton Parish Meeting has nominated The Crown Inn Public House in Cholderton near Salisbury, to be listed as an Asset of Community Value.

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PHOTOS: Community celebrates sustainable farming at water meadows open day

Laverstock Water Meadows opened to the public on Sunday, June 7, as part of Open Farm Sunday, giving visitors a behind-the-scenes look at where food comes from and how it is produced.

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Salisbury River Park nears completion as summer deadline set

Work on a major flood defence and regeneration scheme in Salisbury is continuing, with key parts of the project now in use but some areas still to be finished