Archive - Thursday, 18 October 2018

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK: Substantial family home in Cranborne Chase
MAGNOLIA House is an outstanding and substantial attractive family home offering superb, versatile accommodation in the heart of a sought-after Cranborne Chase village. Discreetly positioned on a no-through road, the property boasts a wealth of modern…
Netheravon kitchen complete after 'three years of worry'
A NEW kitchen has opened in Netheravon thanks to supermarket and community funding.
Police warning over planned poaching event
HARE coursing is illegal in this county, reminds Wiltshire Police.
Clamp down on rogue-traders a success in Wiltshire
A WEEK-long operation to clamp down on rogue traders in Wiltshire took place last week, leading to 64 businesses being stopped by police.
Rugby club takes over Nando's for charity
SATURDAY lunchtime saw Salisbury Rugby Club take over the grill at Nando’s on Milford Street for a special takeover.
700 runners take to the track as fun run huge success
THE latest leg of the Go Run For Fun event took place in Salisbury on Monday morning, with more than 730 young runners taking to the track.
REVEALED: Best and worst-performing schools for GCSE pupils
THE latest league tables for secondary schools in Salisbury and south Wiltshire have been released - with one performing so badly there was no rating to categorise it.
Burglar befriended victim on holiday then targeted his home
A MAN in his sixties lost cash and valuables as a result of a distraction burglary in Amesbury.
Motocross bike worth £5,000 stolen from van
A £5,000 motocross bike was stolen from the back of a van in Salisbury.
LETTER OF THE DAY: There are circumstances where cyclists can cycle on the pavement
ALTHOUGH I can sympathise with Pauline strainers complaint of cyclists riding on the pavement, there are circumstances where this is acceptable. Everyone is complaining about the state of the city's roads with potholes sinking roads and the city's…
First look at new Wiltshire College campus ahead of £15million development
THE first images of Wiltshire College's new Salisbury campus have been released, as work starts on the £15million development project.
Man sustains cuts and bruises in attack
A 40-YEAR-OLD MAN sustained swelling, cuts and bruising to his face, ear, head and shoulder after being punched in Amesbury.
Man found dead at New Forest camp site
THE inquest has opened into the death of a man found dead at a campsite in the New Forest.
How can you rebrand something so iconic?
THIS medieval city in which we are lucky enough to live in, or near, is famed for the cathedral with it's famed and stunning spire. It is that cathedral plus nearby Stonehenge which brings visitors to our city. How on earth are expensive consultants…
Sad to see return of parking charges
I'M very saddened to see the return of parking charges on a Sunday at Culver Street car park. Up to the events that happened in the city in March the car park was branded the "shoppers car park" with charges between 8am and 3pm but free on Sundays and…
WHAT'S ON: Theatre, exhibitions, festivals and live music
TODAY
Focus now on plans for long-term recovery
PLANS are in motion to help look at the long term growth of south Wiltshire.
HERITAGE: Ghostly happenings at Wilsford Manor
I HAVE always been interested in local ghost stories and as Halloween is fast approaching, I thought the following article might help get you in the mood!
Boy, 2, hit by ball bearings at funfair
A TWO-year-old boy was left bruised and bleeding after being struck by several ball bearings that fell from a ride at Salisbury Charter Fair this weekend.
PAPER PREVIEW: Breakdown of £7m spend on recovery
IN TODAY’S JOURNAL:
OPINION: Stories highlight Salisbury children's feelings about Novichok incident
THIS week, as I may have mentioned once or twice in this column over the last few weeks, is the Salisbury Literary Festival. By the time you read this, the festival will have already started, with Val McDermid having performed at Salisbury Cathedral…
Judy SPRATT
SPRATT Judy Elizabeth died on 8th October 2018 aged 75 years of Fordingbridge. A dear mum to Tracy, Mandy & David. A much loved Gran & Great Gran. Funeral Service on Monday 29th October 2018 at Salisbury Crematorium at 1.45pm. No flowers please…
Kenneth Moxham
MOXHAM Kenneth (Ken) Passed away on 4th October 2018 aged 86 years. Much loved husband of the late Jean, of Stockton. Funeral service at Salisbury Crematorium on Wednesday 31 October at 11.30am. No flowers please but donations, if desired, for Leukaemia…
Jillian SHEPPARD
SHEPPARD Jillian, née Sturgess. Passed away at home on Tuesday 9th October 2018 aged 74. Much loved Mum, Granny and Great Granny. Funeral service will be held at Salisbury Crematorium on Tuesday 23rd October 2018 at 10:45am. Family flowers only but…
Eileen LOCKETT
LOCKETT Eileen, passed away peacefully on 13th October 2018, aged 97 years. Much loved mum to Ron, daughter in law to Linda, loved by grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchild, will be sadly missed.
WILLIAM HOLMES
HOLMES William (Bill) A dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle sadly passed away on 3rd October 2018, aged 79. Deeply missed and forever in our thoughts. Funeral at All Saints Woodford Church on Wednesday 24th October 2018 at 1.30pm. Preferably family…
Howard Reginald Carter
CARTER Howard Reginald Passed away peacefully at home on the 8th October, aged 101. Beloved husband of the late Gladys, much loved and missed Dad of Jane and father-in-law to John. Greatly loved grandad to Katy and Ollie. Service at Salisbury…
terence smith
SMITH Terence Michael Died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 81 in the Salisbury District Hospital. He will be greatly missed by his beloved wife, family and friends. We will be forever grateful to all of the nursing staff at the hospital and Sarah…
Michael John OTTON
OTTON Michael John Passed away peacefully in Brook View Residential & Nursing Home on 9th October 2018 aged 82 years. Beloved husband, father & grandfather. Private family funeral service at Salisbury Crematorium. Service of Celebration &…
Eileen LOCKETT
LOCKETT Eileen Sophie, passed away peacefully, aged 97 years at Avonbourne Care Home on 13th October 2018. Much loved mum of Martin and Valerie, grandmother to Chris and Debbie, Nick and Sam, great grandmother to Abigail, Elliot, Ethan and Torin, great…
Brian MACNEILLIE
MACNEILLIE Brian, on 11th October 2018, peacefully in Salisbury Hospice, aged 67 years. Beloved husband of Anne, adored dad to Clare and Craig, dear father in law of Simon and Jenni, much loved grandad to Harry and George. Funeral Service at Salisbury…
MARY REEVES
REEVES Mary Violet Dearest Mum. Sending special loving wishes for your 99th Birthday on the 18th October. You are always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. All our love Marisa and Colin. xx
NIGEL GIBBONS
GIBBONS Nigel Formerly of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. Sadly passed away at The ICU Southampton General Hospital on the 4th October, aged 76 years. A wonderful Husband to Joy and Father to Mark & Kate. Grandfather to Jessica, Georgia and Jake. Great…
NIGEL GIBBONS
GIBBONS Nigel In loving memory of a dear friend who will be greatly missed. How lucky we have been to have had the fun and friendship over so many years. We have been truly blessed to have had you in our lives. Tich, Sue and family.
WALTER GRACE
GRACE Walter Edward (Toby) Of Durrington, peacefully in hospital on 9th October 2018, aged 93 years. Beloved husband of Doris, loving father of Sarah. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral Service at Salisbury Crematorium on Monday…
William Stirling
STIRLING Major (retd.) William Rodney (Royal Artillery) Father to Jane, Katherine, and Anne. Passed away peacefully on 25th September, aged 92 years. Much loved and remembered by all of his family. There will be a Service of Remembrance held at St.…
ROBERT BORKENHAGEN
BORKENHAGEN Robert Suddenly but peacefully on 3rd Ocotber 2018. Husband, Father, Grandfather, Friend, Lover of Life. Funeral Service on Wednesday 24th October 2018 at St Georges Church, Damerham at 2pm. No flowers please, but donations for the Stars…
Andrew GOULD
GOULD Andrew (Andy) Geoffrey passed away unexpectedly on Saturday 29th September 2018, aged 47 years. Dearly beloved father of George, Oliver, and Kate. Much loved son of Roy and Irene and brother to Philip. Andy was the beloved partner of Lucy and much…
Beatrice Emily Harrison
Mrs Beatrice Emily Harrison, née Crook, mother's maiden name Plaskett, from Woodfalls Happy 90th Birthday for the 23rd October to the most loved mum, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, we all love you
REVEALED: Breakdown of £7million spent on Salisbury recovery
MORE than £7million of the recovery money from central government has already been spent, initial figures show.

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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK: Substantial family home in Cranborne Chase

Netheravon kitchen complete after 'three years of worry'

Police warning over planned poaching event

Clamp down on rogue-traders a success in Wiltshire

Rugby club takes over Nando's for charity

700 runners take to the track as fun run huge success

REVEALED: Best and worst-performing schools for GCSE pupils

Burglar befriended victim on holiday then targeted his home

Motocross bike worth £5,000 stolen from van

LETTER OF THE DAY: There are circumstances where cyclists can cycle on the pavement

First look at new Wiltshire College campus ahead of £15million development

Man sustains cuts and bruises in attack

Man found dead at New Forest camp site

How can you rebrand something so iconic?

Sad to see return of parking charges

WHAT'S ON: Theatre, exhibitions, festivals and live music

Focus now on plans for long-term recovery

HERITAGE: Ghostly happenings at Wilsford Manor

Boy, 2, hit by ball bearings at funfair

PAPER PREVIEW: Breakdown of £7m spend on recovery

OPINION: Stories highlight Salisbury children's feelings about Novichok incident

Judy SPRATT

Kenneth Moxham

Jillian SHEPPARD

Eileen LOCKETT

WILLIAM HOLMES

Howard Reginald Carter

terence smith

Michael John OTTON

Eileen LOCKETT

Brian MACNEILLIE

MARY REEVES

NIGEL GIBBONS

NIGEL GIBBONS

WALTER GRACE

William Stirling

ROBERT BORKENHAGEN

Andrew GOULD

Beatrice Emily Harrison

REVEALED: Breakdown of £7million spent on Salisbury recovery