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Glastonbury favourite bringing nostalgic school singalong to Ringwood
A viral sensation is bringing his nostalgic singalong show to the stage. James B Partridge, the school teacher behind Primary School Bangers, will perform at The Barn in Ringwood on May 7, 2027, as part of his UK tour. The show celebrates the
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Jason Fox extends UK tour with new show featuring unseen Special Forces stories
An SAS: Who Dares Wins star will take to the Salisbury stage as part of his UK tour. Jason Fox, former Special Forces soldier and star of SAS: Who Dares Wins, is touring the UK with Embrace the Chaos, a follow-up to his previous show Life at the
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Plans approved for £44.4m Salisbury hospital surgical hub
Plans for a £44.4m diagnostic and surgical hub featuring five operating theatres have been approved at Salisbury District Hospital. Wiltshire Council gave permission for the three-storey Diagnostic and Surgical Hub (DASH) on November 5, allowing
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Salisbury care homes win Royal British Legion Remembrance window competition
Salisbury care homes and businesses have marked Remembrance through a Royal British Legion window display competition. The Salisbury Branch of the Royal British Legion (RBL) held its Poppy Remembrance Window Dressing Competition for the second
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Reader says RIAT 2027 move is 'fantastic news' for Salisbury businesses
I run a small Summer campsite on the family farm in Coombe Bissett (we also host the world renowned Chalke History Festival on our farm in Broad Chalke). I have read lots of negative comments about traffic, disruption etc. But, I cannot stress
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Furniture shop to return to Salisbury with showroom in former Southons building
Haskins Furniture is returning to Salisbury with a showroom in the former Southons building. The family-run retailer has bought the former Southons premises in Catherine Street and plans to open on Sunday, December 27. The opening will mark
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Man, 80, dies after car was struck by lorry on A303
An 80-year-old man has died after the car he was driving was struck by a lorry on the A303. The car was stationary at the side of the road when it was struck by an articulated lorry travelling westbound between Deptford and Chicklade. The incident
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Wiltshire College named Sustainable Business of the Year for green efforts
A college has been named Sustainable Business of the Year in recognition of its efforts to reduce emissions and promote green skills. Wiltshire College & University Centre received the award at the 2026 TBE Awards, held at Komedia Bath on Thursday
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Woodlands pupils’ film about Bemerton Heath showcased at national conference
A short animated film has taken centre stage on the national stage. Made by pupils from Woodlands Primary School in Bemerton Heath, the film was showcased at the i-PLACE 26 conference in Southampton. The film was created as part of the Salisbury
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Sarum Chronicle 26 explores nine stories from southern Wiltshire's history
The latest edition of the annual publication Sarum Chronicle will launch this week. Sarum Chronicle 26 is over 150 pages long and contains nine historical articles. They range in scope from Buffalo Bill's visit to Salisbury in 1903, the miracles
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91-year-old honoured for 30 years of selling Royal British Legion poppies
A care home resident has been honoured for her dedication to the Royal British Legion. Elsie Giddings, a resident at The Cedars Care Home in Landford, was presented with a 30-year service award for her commitment to selling poppies in support of
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Man jailed for 11 years after sexual assault and voyeurism offences
A 77-year-old man has been jailed for more than 11 years after sexually assaulting a woman and committing voyeurism offences against another victim. Philip Adrian Tubbs, of Ferndown, was sentenced to 11 years and six months in prison at Winchester
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RIAT's 180,000 visitors could bring traffic chaos, parish chair warns
Dear Editor, It is excellent news for Amesbury that RIAT is coming to Boscombe Down in 2027. I hope that the expected 150 - 180,000 visitors over 3 days in July will provide a real boost for the local economy, particularly those in the hospitality
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Salisbury Playhouse £22m fundraising campaign reaches halfway mark in five months
A £22m fundraising campaign to transform Salisbury Playhouse has reached its halfway mark in just five months. The campaign, led by Wiltshire Creative, aims to raise the remaining £11m by the end of 2027 to support a major redevelopment of the
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Wiltshire Creative unveils packed Spring 2027 programme
Wiltshire Creative has announced its Spring 2027 programme. The line-up features a packed schedule of theatre, comedy, and live music at the Playhouse, Arts Centre, and Salberg Studio. Gareth Machin, artistic director at Wiltshire Creative,
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Retired train driver to skydive from 15,000ft for wildlife charities
A retired train driver is preparing to take the leap of a lifetime with a 15,000ft tandem charity skydive. John Bunyan, who lives near Romsey and spent much of his career in Salisbury, will jump on November 21 to raise funds for the Romsey Hedgehog
