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  • Whites plan to beat downpour

    SALISBURY City will be hoping the rain doesn’t prevent tomorrow’s derby showdown with local rivals Eastleigh from taking place at the Ray Mac (3pm). The Whites have had a frustrating Christmas, being out of action since the Eastbourne triumph on

  • Flood warnings issued

    A FRESH flood warning has been placed in Ringwood ahead of more expected rain, as the River Avon has reaches highest recorded level. The Environment Agency has said the river close to homes at Bickerley Mill Stream and Riverside Terrace had reached

  • Honour for Woodgreen fundraiser

    A COMMUNITY stalwart from Woodgreen near Fordingbridge has been honoured in the Queen’s New Year Honours list. Andrea Finn led a campaign to save Woodgreen Village Shop and has received the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to the community

  • Start the new year with a sculpture class

    PEOPLE can start the new year by taking a sculpture masterclass at Dorset County Council's Avon Heath Country Park. Each one-day session will provide an opportunity to work with wood, stone and a variety of other materials, plus a chance to try

  • New community co-ordinator for union

    THE country’s largest trade union has employed a new community co-ordinator for the south west to mobilise the unemployed, students and the retired to improve their communities. Unite has appointed Brett Sparkes from Wiltshire to bring together

  • Markets need public support

    IF anything epitomises the problems Salisbury’s planners must face it is the stark contrast between those who think the Christmas market is a great idea and the negative tone of some letters. Of course the market is not perfect first time but,

  • By-pass problem

    CHRIS Wain is quite correct to raise yet again the question of a by-pass round Salisbury and the pollution caused by heavy goods vehicles travelling round the city (Postbag, December 20). However, history is not on our side. The people of Salisbury

  • Many thanks

    LAST Tuesday I was knocked off my bike as I cycled home along the Southampton road cycle path. I was winded and in considerable pain. At least half a dozen people stopped, got out of their cars and came to see if I was ok. They were kind, thoughtful

  • Band thanks supporters

    HYDE Band would like to thank everyone who supported its coffee morning at Fordingbridge Town Hall. The event, plus donations received for carol playing at Fordingbridge Late Night Shopping, raised just over £300 towards band funds, which will

  • Students get festive

    RINGWOOD School's Christmas collection this year supported the Danny Cracknell Christmas Homeless Appeal. Mr Cracknell was mayor of Ringwood until his death two years ago. His volunteer team are carrying on his appeal, which has now been running

  • Collie Wobbles

    AS I write this, I’m waiting for a man to come and tell me how to make my dog behave. After five years living with the aforementioned animal – a big wuss if ever there was one - you’d think I’d have cracked it. But to my surprise and dismay

  • Concert fills cathedral

    SALISBURY Cathedral was filled to capacity for the annual BBC Wiltshire Carol Service led by Salisbury Cathedral Choir, Salisbury Cathedral Junior Choir, the Band of the Prince of Wales's Division, and John Challenger on the organ. The event was

  • Review: Salisbury Musical Society

    BACH’S Magnificat was the opener for this December outing of SMS. Of course, Bach goes with Christmas like turkey and tinsel, so it was a good choice, but despite David Halls’ steady hand the opening was a little ragged in brass tuning and some

  • Special show for autistic children

    PEOPLE whose children need a more relaxed theatre performance can take them along to a special showing of the Forest Forge theatre company’s latest touring production. A relaxed performance of Midnight is a Place will be put on in Ringwood especially

  • Blind children's panto treat

    BLIND and partiallysighted children had the chance to enjoy Sleeping Beauty at Salisbury Playhouse in a very special way. The youngsters were given a touch tour of the sets, costumes and puppets that appear in the show. The trip was arranged

  • Review: Jack and the Beanstalk

    SOUTHAMPTON’S Mayflower Theatre has pulled out all the stops with this year’s pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk. With big stars, huge musical numbers and giant special effects, this show is loud, exciting and funny. The audience seemed so wowed

  • Shannon moves closer to her singing dream

    A SINGER from Salisbury is hoping a national contest will be the next rung on the ladder to achieving her dream. Shannon Coombs, 19, has won a coveted place in the final of the Open Mic competition, to be held at the IndigO2 arena in London on

  • Magical take on Christmas story

    FORMER Children’s Laureate Michael Morpurgo’s magical retelling of the Christmas story, On Angel Wings, was performed at Salisbury Cathedral on Saturday. Morpurgo and actor Juliet Stevenson performed the tale to a sell-out audience. The story

  • Intercepteurs launch album

    SKA group The Intercepteurs launched their highly anticipated album Aunt Peggy Goes Motoring at a celebration gig at the Winchester Gate in Salisbury on Friday. It’s been a big year for the six-piece band, pictured, from playing on the main stage

  • Fourth man arrested in gunman hunt

    A FOURTH man has been arrested in the hunt for a gunman who carried out two terrifying raids in the New Forest. Police on Friday (December 29) arrested a 36-year-old man from Totton as they continue their bid to track down the person responsible

  • Apply for grants in East Dorset

    EAST Dorset charities and not for profit organisations are being urged to apply to the district council for funding by January 31. Funding is available for both revenue and capital projects under the council’s community grants programme. Organisations

  • Run for the Stars Appeal

    IF you’re looking for a new challenge in 2013 or making a New Year’s resolution to get fit the Stars Appeal is looking for someone to run the London Marathon. Salisbury District Hospital’s charity has a silver bond guaranteed place in the 2013

  • Stay off alcohol to improve your health

    WILTSHIRE Council is encouraging people to reduce their alcohol consumption this month and have a healthy start to the new year. The council wants to build on the success of Alcohol Awareness Week in November and is encouraging people to stay off

  • Hedgehogs need your help

    THE Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital in Newton Tony is appealing for donations to help 145 hedgehogs that are currently in its care. The centre sees an annual increase in the number of autumn juvenile hedgehogs at this time of year, which are old enough

  • Trade your treats for a workout

    PEOPLE in Salisbury are being encouraged to lighten their stockings from the festive season and trade their excess chocolates for a workout in the fresh air. Angela Ross, owner of Physique Boot Camp, is leading a campaign to encourage people to

  • Broad Chalke bids farewell to much-loved teachers

    CHILDREN, staff and governors at Broad Chalke Primary School said a fond farewell to two members of staff at the end of term. Margaret Pearson has retired after ten years as headteacher and Neil Mawdsley has left to take up a new post as headteacher