A 19-YEAR-OLD man who died after falling from a footbridge onto Salisbury's ring road has been named as Robin Sedden from Salisbury. Robin fell onto the dual carriageway between Castle roundabout and St Mark's roundabout at around 3.30am on May
A SURPRISE Highland calf is among the new arrivals at River Bourne Community Farm.The farm is inviting guests to meet the new additions at its annual fundraising open day on Sunday, 7 June.Twin lambs have just been born to Millie, the farm’s resident
THE musician Mor Karbasi draws on a deep cultural melting pot encompassing Sephardic Jewish song, Andulusian lullabies, Flamenco and jazz music. From the plangent, keening opening notes of Ivan Hussey’s beautiful cello lines we were in for a sonic banquet
I WAS surprised that the revelation that the Bank of England has been ‘war-gaming’ scenarios arising from a vote to withdraw from the EU, made headline news. The only remarkable thing about it was that it was ever considered as a matter for secrecy.As
IN THE month of May near 250 years ago began the career of the most celebrated racehorse of his day and one of the most famous Thoroughbred horses in history. Foaled in 1764, Eclipse was a mean tempered chestnut colt. Though smaller than most modern
HUNDREDS of rare butterflies have been spreading their wings at the RSPB’s Winterbourne Downs nature reserve in Newton Tony thanks to conservation works funded by SITA Trust. The small blue butterfly had been hanging on in a small colony in an old railway
DUMPS in Salisbury and Amesbury will close two days a week in a bid to save cash, the council has confirmed.The tip at Churchfields Industrial Estate in Salisbury will close all day on Thursdays and Fridays.Amesbury's Boscombe Down Business Park recycling
A GROUP of local businesspeople and Rotarians has raised £10,000 in aid of the Stars Appeal Breast Cancer Unit Campaign. The money was raised by the Salisbury Rotary & Chamber Community Group by running a Corporate Quiz in the Art Centre in
THE Stoma Care Department at Salisbury District Hospital (SDH) has been recognised for the quality of service it provides to people with a stoma by the Colostomy Association. The hospital has been nominated for the charity’s Purple Iris Award –
A HELICOPTER in Salisbury’s Guildhall Square was the star attraction at an Army recruitment day. The event on Wednesday included a chance for people to get up close to a Gazelle AH1 helicopter, which was brought into the city centre on a trailer
THE family of a ten-year-old boy who died from sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) are hosting a special ball and charity auction in his memory. Charlie Burns, from Larkhill, died when he suffered two seizures within days of each other
A 55-YEAR-OLD woman has been fined £200 for painting graffiti on walls in the city centre. Police arrested homeless Sabina Hansard, 55, after receiving reports a woman was writing slogans in grey paint on a number of buildings in Salisbury on Wednesday
A NEW choral work by internationally renowned composer Tarik O'Regan is to feature in a gala concert to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta. The Magna Carta Gala Concert takes place on Saturday June 13 at Salisbury Cathedral, starting at
POLICE are urging people to be vigilant after two thieves stole a handbag off a 90-year-old pensioner after distracting her. The incident took place in Wilton Shopping Village yesterday at 2pm when the pensioner was approached by a man who asked
ANIMAL rights activists are urging landlords of the Fighting Cocks in Godshill near Fordingbridge to change the name of the pub to the Clever Cocks.People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) claim the pub’s historic name brings to mind the violence
MY beloved dog Jarvis is beside himself.He is not an aggressive or dominant boy. No, the former love puppy (accidental son of a naughty cocker spaniel who was caught in a lovers tryst with a black Labrador) is well known for his submissive, gentle and
THE 26 Royal Engineer Regiment is to be given the freedom of Ludgershall on Saturday. They will be leaving Corruna Barracks at 10.30am and will proceed along Andover Road to Central Street onto Dewseys Lane. And will disperse in the recreation ground.There
RINGWOOD is gearing up for a family fun day on Saturday. The free event runs from 1pm to 6pm at Bickerley Green and is being organised by Churches Together in Ringwood and District. There will be activities for all ages from live music, inflatables and
RINGWOOD is gearing up for a family fun day on Saturday. The free event runs from 1pm to 6pm at Bickerley Green and is being organised by Churches Together in Ringwood and District. There will be activities for all ages from live music, inflatables and
VOLUNTEERS for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance (WAA) are encouraging others to join in a campaign to find more recruits during National Volunteers’ Week.WAA has 70 active volunteers and would like to increase the number to 100 by the end of the year. The
THE Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Wiltshire has slammed the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) for the delay in reporting the outcome of the investigation into outgoing Chief Constable Patrick Geenty and two other officers.
FORDINGBRIDGE Scouts’s appeal to raise funds for vital roof repairs has received a significant boost of £10,000. The group has received confirmation that its bid to the Big Lottery Fund has been successful meaning work can now start on the project in
A RINGWOOD couple have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary. Dr John Doughty and his wife Peggy, of Pelican Mead, marked the milestone on May 21. The couple say they have been very fortunate to have “a healthy, successful united large family”.
A WOMAN from Fordingbridge died at hospital days after undergoing major heart surgery. An inquest heard how Daphne Gordon, of Bridge Street, died at Southampton General Hospital on September 7, after having elective surgery to combat her coronary artery
THE gruesome discovery of a dead man was found in a car park at a New Forest beauty spot has sparked a police investigation.The Vinney Ridge car park near Burley in the New Forest was sealed off for more than three hours on Wednesday may 20 after the
HISTORICAL objects telling the story of Wiltshire throughout the centuries are being displayed as part of a new exhibition involving museums across the county.The Wiltshire’s Story in 100 Objects project, which is managed by the Wessex Museums Partnership
THE A354 was shut at East Harnham this morning following a collision between two vehicles on Coombe Road at 8.45am. The road reopened at 10.54am. A white Mercedes Sprinter Tipper and a blue Skoda Octavia Estate were involved in the collision.
JAX is an 18 month old German Shepherd Dog. He loves jumping in puddles and chewing on Kongs and bones. Jax is not keen on fireworks and dislikes busy places such as dog parks, or town/city centres. Jax's favourite thing is going for nice quiet walks
A CARNIVAL-themed hair show demonstrated the talents of hairdressing students from Wiltshire College while raising money for the Stars Appeal Breast Cancer Unit.The event, organised entirely by eight Level 3 students and three apprentices, gave them the
A SALISBURY climber trapped on Everest during the earthquake that devastated Nepal last month has spoken of her ordeal. Jo Bradshaw was trying to become the first British woman to tackle Everest and the neighbouring Lhotse, the world’s fourth highest
TWO couples who have been friends for years are celebrating double Diamond Wedding anniversaries today (Thursday).George and Judith Brades from Tilshead will be jointly marking their special anniversary with Jimmy and Zana Hunt from Shrewton when they
CONTENT South Wilts skipper Tom Morton believes his cricketers have more in the tank as they tackle a double-header this weekend. His unbeaten table-toppers look to make it five wins on the trot in ECB Premier Division when they visit Havant at
