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  • OPINION: Save the trees on Harnham Hill!

    OH dear, they’re at it again! Those pesky developers are having another crack at the little wooded area at the top of Bishops Drive, the one that forms a natural extension to the wildlife corridor of Harnham Slope. They don’t take no for an answer

  • HERITAGE: How did Debenhams come to be?

    WITH all the concerns surrounding the future of Debenhams in the Blue Boar Row, this week’s Bygone looks at the history of this store. In 1803, a business was established by John Style and John Large, under the registered name of Style and Large

  • UKIP south west MEP hopeful criticised over 'rape' tweet

    A UKIP candidate was last night condemned for a tweet in which he reportedly told a Labour MP he “wouldn’t even rape her”. Swindon man Carl Benjamin, who is better known as YouTuber Sargon of Akkad, is standing in May’s European Parliament elections

  • Man charged after machete brandished in public

    A MAN has been charged after a machete was brandished in public. Marian Catalina Peica, aged 22, of Belle Vue Road, was arrested on Tuesday in Salisbury city centre. He was charged with possession of an offensive weapon. Whilst in custody

  • Easter Eggs and hot cross buns taste tested

    BLIND taste tests of more than 70 Easter treats have revealed the best chocolate eggs and hot cross buns on sale this year. BBC Good Food's expert judging panel sampled products from 11 national supermarkets to come up with the 'definitive list'

  • Skating, music and prize giveaways at first skatepark event

    SKATEBOARDING, BMX-ing, music and prizes were all part of an action-packed day in Whiteparish last weekend. On Saturday, April 6, Skatejam challenged both novice and professional skaters to come to the village skatepark and join in with competitions

  • 'Reckless' driver receives ban after causing serious crash

    A 19-YEAR-OLD who was driving almost double the speed limit and caused a serious crash has avoided a prison sentence. Carter Victor Light, of Mere, appeared at Bournemouth Crown Court on Friday after pleading guilty at a previous hearing to causing

  • Here's a list of things to do over the next seven days

    TODAY Salisbury& District Natural History Society: A Birding Journey through Spain, talk by Len Clark, Salisbury Baptist Church, Brown Street, 7pm. Easter Trail, Salisbury Museum, 10am-4pm. Runs until April 22. Info: salisburymuseum.org.uk

  • Ultra-marathon man Chris is set to cover 856km for charity

    HE IS set to cover hundreds, upon hundreds of kilometres for charity, taking part in several ultra marathons that only the most seasoned runners could overcome - including several 24-hour stages. But, this is nothing Salisbury's Chris Dunn-Veale

  • PAPER PREVIEW: Park and rides to remain free to use

    IN TODAY’S JOURNAL: Salisbury park and ride services are to remain free indefinitely. Chris Dunn-Veale is taking on Challenge 856, covering a distance of 856km for Epilepsy Research UK. Salisbury is the best place to live in Britain

  • Which Salisbury pub is the punters' favourite? Vote now!

    THE sun is out, and spring is well and truly in the air. For many, there's no better way to enjoy the weather – especially the longer evenings – than to head down to the pub to meet up with friends. But, which is Salisbury's favourite?