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  • Drop in number claiming Job Seekers Allowance

    THE number of people claiming Job Seekers Allowance over the last year has halved in the Salisbury constituency. In November 2014 the total number of claimants was 366 – 370 less than last year. The figures have been released today (Wednesday

  • Trio of wins for improving Robins

    PERKY Downton FC celebrated a third successive win at Wick Lane on Tuesday night. The Robins’ turn of form has seen them score nine goals in their last three matches, five of which have been netted by red-hot Declan McGregor. The Irishman followed

  • Stricter licensing laws plan ditched

    PLANS to enforce stricter citycentre licensing laws to curb crime and antisocial behaviour in Salisbury have been scrapped. Wiltshire Council consulted city residents in the summer over plans to make the centre a cumulative impact area (CIA) –

  • Bus service for winter solstice

    SPECIAL shuttle buses will be taking people to Stonehenge this year to mark the Winter Solstice. Salisbury Reds is running its 333 service between 6am and 7.25am from Salisbury New Canal on Monday (December 22) with buses returning from Stonehenge

  • McNab signs books at Westover Land Rover

    BEST-SELLING author Andy McNab met fans at Westover Land Rover in Salisbury on Sunday. The book signing was attended by more than 200 people who were able to get their books signed by the former SAS man. His latest book For Valour sees central

  • City’s positive experience of 20mph zones ‘disregarded’

    THE Environment Select Committee has been accused of being “halfhearted” by campaigners for not endorsing more radical changes to 20mph policy across the county. Salisbury City Council had wanted more widespread use of the zones following evidence

  • Journal Gift Appeal: Last-minute plea for more presents

    THE Journal is launching an urgent plea for more gifts for this year’s present appeal to spread Christmas cheer throughout the city. Hundreds of presents have already been donated, but we still need about 60 more to make sure no one misses out

  • Community urged to get behind Salisbury Christmas single

    SALISBURY singers and musicians have recorded a cracking new song for Christmas to help ensure a brighter future for cancer sufferers. Christmas Time Once More by the RockBorn Music Academy has been released to raise money for Cancer Research UK