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  • Farley move up to second

    FARLEY'S first eleven maintained their winning form with a four-wicket victory at Sway II, while the second team's game was a victim of the weather. Winning the toss, Farley elected to bowl on a surprisingly dry track. Marc Burton and Geoff Ramsey

  • National Lottery support for museum project

    SALISBURY Museum has been awarded National Lottery support for its Future Generations project. The £4.4 million project will enable the museum to transform its displays and facilities – completing the work started with the National Lottery funded

  • Council’s A303 plans met with ‘strong rebuttal’

    WILTSHIRE Council “fell out” with Highways England during the latest round of the A303 National Infrastructure Planning hearings, according to the president of Salisbury’s Chamber of Commerce. Andy Rhind-Tutt, who spoke at the hearings and is a

  • A losing battle with a field of cattle

    YOU won’t catch me walking through a field of cows. And a story on the Journal website, about a harmless walker being attacked in the New Forest, brought vividly to mind the reason why. There I was, enjoying a sunny day off from a high-pressure

  • Maltings scheme stalls after hotel and library plans refused

    THE first phase of the Maltings development has stalled after plans for a new hotel, library and gym were refused by planning chiefs. The revised plans for 30-36 Fisherton Street, the former British Heart Foundation (BHF) and Original Factory Shop

  • Woman attacked with glass bottle in city centre

    A WOMAN sustained facial injuries after being attacked with a glass bottle in Salisbury city centre. At between 11pm and 11.30pm last Thursday, the 25-year-old was assaulted between Greggs and the entrance to The Maltings car park. Wiltshire

  • Pupils make a splash at gala

    HUNDREDS of young swimmers took part in the Salisbury Primary Schools Swimming Gala on Tuesday evening at Five Rivers leisure centre. The annual gala is hosted by Salisbury Stingrays’ amateur swimming club. Around 20 schools from across the area

  • Saturday headliners for Armed Forces Day announced

    THE final headliner for Salisbury's Armed Forces Day weekend has been revealed – and riots are predicted! Kaiser Chiefs will top the Saturday bill at the Hudson's Field event, playing hits including Ruby, I Predict a Riot, and Modern Way. It

  • CAT OF THE WEEK: Sidney loves a cuddle

    SIDNEY is a tabby male, about nine-months-old. He is very friendly and affectionate and enjoys a cuddle. Sidney loves company so he would like a new home with someone who can be around for at least part of the day. He will be fine with gentle

  • REVIEW: Inspiring play explores education and class

    A GOBBY hairdresser and a demotivated, alcoholic tutor have a lot to teach each other in a two-hander at Salisbury Playhouse this week. Set in 1980s Liverpool, Willy Russell’s Educating Rita is a story of class divide and wanting to better yourself