A DRIVER clocked travelling nearly 60mph failed to stop for officers - leading to a police pursuit. Police say the driver was spotted driving at 57mph in a 30mph zone on the A338 Downton Road. A post on the Salisbury Police Facebook page yesterday
SEVENTEEN years ago, I moved out of London. I’d been in London since leaving university and in the 1990s, in my twenties and early thirties, London seemed the place to be. This was the era of Britpop, of Euro 96, of Cool Britannia, of Tony Blair
The coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on us all this year. But the effects of Covid-19 for businesses have not been the same across all sectors of the economy. Some industries have thrived under the adverse conditions. With millions
A PHOTOGRAPHER’S lockdown project has raised an amazing £3,345 for two local causes. Simon Ward, of Simon Ward Photography, has spent lockdown taking pictures of families at their doorstep in exchange for a donation. More than 110 families
So MUCH of my correspondence begins with a statement that the point of view being expressed, is universally held. “Mr Swayne, everyone I speak to agrees with me…”. I think the universal truth is really that we tend to mix with people like ourselves
The Met Office have issued a weather warning covering the whole of the UK for severe thunderstorms. Here's what you need to know. When will the severe thunderstorms hit? According to the Met Office, some places are likely to see severe
A SPORTS centre in the Chalke Valley has received a grant to help during the coronavirus pandemic. Persimmon Homes South Coast is currently focussing on giving up to £1,000 to two groups that benefit people aged 70 and over every month through its
LOCKDOWN encouraged many residents to get creative and one couple in Laverstock decided to use their time to build an outdoor, book-exchange. Popular in America, these street libraries enable people to share their books and get to know their neighbours
This Is My Theatre is going to be entertaining audiences with a show packed with sword fights, puppetry and live music in Salisbury next month. The Three Musketeers is being performed at Arundells in Cathedral Close, Salisbury on Friday, September
A SELECTION of photographs from the Salisbury Journal archives, dated between August 4 to 15, 1970.
WITH the mercury hitting heights of nearly 30°C in the city and surrounding areas, our camera clubbers have been out taking advantage of the glorious weather to bring us these fantastic snaps. If you would like to join, search for Salisbury Journal
A NEW play area in Three Legged Cross has been officially opened. The play area at Doorsteps Green was opened by the Mayor of Verwood, Councillor Pat Morrow, who was joined by Deputy Mayor, Councillor Philip Mann and councillors Jane Russell and
RIVER Bourne Community Farm will reopen to visitors tomorrow. From Monday, the farm on Cow Lane will be open daily from 10am to 1pm. Visitors are asked to book online and show a copy of their confirmation email at the entrance. The cafe
THE sales from a pizza catering business have provided Gillingham Town Meadow with the funds to survive the Covid-19 pandemic. During the Gillingham Town Council meeting on July 27, Councillor Sharon Cullingford said: “Unfortunately due to us losing
A £1,000 donation from Gillingham’s Waitrose has been divided between three community groups that had been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite the supermarket’s green token scheme coming to a halt as a result of the virus outbreak, cheques
