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New Forest businesses face higher costs as council considers scrapping waste scheme
SMALL businesses could face higher costs under plans to scrap a council waste collection service. New Forest District Council is considering ending its commercial waste scheme, which allows businesses to pay only for the waste they produce through
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Salisbury FC Women firsts suffer 6-0 defeat on the road to Marlborough Town
SALISBURY FC Women were defeated 6-0 on the road by Marlborough Town. The women travelled to Marlborough on Sunday, November 8 and suffered a tough afternoon despite battling well. Marlborough were a well-drilled side and didn't let Salisbury
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Whites drawn at home to former Premier League side Blackpool in FA Cup second round
SALISBURY FC have been handed a home tie against a former Premier League side in the next round of the FA Cup. The Whites have been drawn at home to a League 1 side and former Premier League club Blackpool in the second round of the FA Cup, which
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Salisbury mayor leaves Labour party to serve as independent councillor
THE Mayor of Salisbury has announced she is leaving the Labour Party and will continue serving as an independent councillor. In a surprise statement made while chairing a Salisbury City Council meeting on Monday, November 9, Mayor Cllr Jenny Bolwell
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LIVE: Public toilets, parking and budget at Salisbury full council meeting
10:05pm The meeting is now over. 10:05pm
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IN PICTURES: Sold-out firework festival lights up skies above Thruxton
Thousands of fireworks lit up the night sky above Thruxton Circuit as families gathered for its bonfire celebrations this weekend. Tickets for Thruxton Glitter & Glow Firework Festival had sold out before the event on Saturday, November 7.
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Search intensifies for much-loved campsite dog Mr Fox
A much-loved campsite dog has gone missing, prompting an outpouring of support and a search effort. Mr Fox, a medium-sized crossbreed with a black-brown coat, grey beard, and eyebrows, disappeared from his home in Woodgreen more than a week ago
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Veterans charity representatives invited to Downing Street ahead of Remembrance 2026
A military charity’s representatives were invited to a special reception at 10 Downing Street ahead of Remembrance 2026. The Salisbury-based VALOUR-recognised centre, part of the Alabaré charity, was represented by Karen Langley, VALOUR partnership
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Salisbury wellbeing coach launches new workshop for women
A new wellbeing workshop will help women reconnect with themselves and put their own needs first. Salisbury wellbeing coach Lydia Davis is launching Finding Your Way Back to You. The Right Track Wellbeing founder and Riding the Trauma Train
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'Drivers and cyclists swerving to avoid potholes - this work should be high priority'
In the Journal of October 22, Councillor Richard Rogers bemoans the failure of Wilts Council to fulfil their commitment to resurfacing roads properly, rather than just filling in potholes. A woeful example of this failure is Lower Road in Lower
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Salisbury Christmas fayre to return with record number of stalls
A Christmas fayre will return later this month with a record number of stalls. Taking place at Salisbury United Reformed Church (URC) on Fisherton Street, the event will run from 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday, November 28, and will be officially opened
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LIVE: A303 closed in both directions at Chicklade after serious crash
5:26pm The AA have updated and said: "Road closed and queueing traffic due to serious accident on A303 Both ways from
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Amesbury Remembrance Sunday: 'Remembrance is far more than a tradition'
Remembrance Sunday is one of the most solemn and meaningful occasions in our national calendar. It is a time to honour the extraordinary courage, sacrifice and selflessness of the men and women who served our country. This year, I had the profound
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Mere Remembrance service honours fallen as crowds gather at Town Clock
THE Mere Town clock, on a slightly misty morning, chimed across the Town during the two-minute silence at 11 o'clock, on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The "bugler" Mary Burfitt sounded the two-minute silence with the last post and finished with Reveille
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Salisbury FC Women’s seconds scored 10 goals without reply against Purton
SALISBURY FC Women’s second team scored 10 goals without reply against Purton Kingsdown Reserves. The Whites combined as a team and finished their chances during the match on Sunday, November 8. Hannah Owen was named player of the match after
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Burley community gathers to honour wartime heroes on Remembrance Sunday
A NEW Forest village gathered to remember its wartime heroes. Residents of Burley came together on Remembrance Sunday (November 8) to honour members of the armed forces and reflect on the sacrifices made by those who lost their lives in conflict
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The fascinating past of historic Salisbury building as Boston Tea Party closes
The closure of Boston Tea Party in Salisbury brings to an end the latest chapter in the remarkable history of one of the city's most distinctive medieval buildings. The café, which has closed after 15 years in Salisbury, occupied part of the Grade
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End of an era as popular Salisbury café closes after 15 years
A popular Salisbury café has closed its doors for good after 15 years in the city. Boston Tea Party has served its last customers at the Old George Inn, with the Salisbury branch now listed as permanently closed on Google and removed from the company
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Scout group celebrates two years with disco and baking competition
A Scout group is celebrating two years of adventure, teamwork and community spirit. Bemerton Heath Scout Group recently marked its second anniversary with a party, complete with a disco and a baking competition. The group first began as a four-week
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Primary school joins national study into mixed-age classroom teaching
A primary school has been chosen to take part in a national research project. Pitton CE Primary School will contribute to a study examining mixed year group teaching across English primary schools, funded by the Nuffield Foundation and jointly
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Starbucks to create 7,500 UK barista jobs with 500 new coffee shops planned
Starbucks is set to create 7,500 new barista jobs as part of a major UK expansion plan. The coffee chain announced the roles as part of its broader strategy to open 500 new coffee shops across the country by 2031, building on its existing UK workforce
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Maya Jama quits role as Love Island host after three years and nine series
Maya Jama has announced she is stepping down as host of ITV’s Love Island after three years on the job. The 32-year-old presenter took over hosting duties from Laura Whitmore in October 2022 and fronted nine series of the popular dating show during
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Alderbury and Whaddon residents gather for Remembrance Sunday service
Residents from Alderbury and Whaddon gathered for a Remembrance Sunday service. The event was held at St Mary's Church on Sunday, November 8, followed by a march to the war memorial near the Green Dragon pub. Residents from Alderbury and Whaddon
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PHOTOS: Thousands gather in Salisbury for Remembrance Sunday commemorations
THOUSANDS of people filled Salisbury city centre as the community came together to honour those who have served and sacrificed in conflicts past and present. Veterans, serving military personnel, cadets, civic leaders and residents lined the streets
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Salisbury hockey sides fall to unbeaten opposition despite determined displays
SALISBURY Hockey Club’s Ladies 1s and Men’s 1s both faced unbeaten opposition at the weekend, producing determined performances but ultimately suffering defeats. The Ladies 1s welcomed second-placed Sonning to Skew Bridge, looking to make a strong
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Salisbury score four late tries to beat Combe Down 52-15 after tense contest
SALISBURY Rugby Club's 1st XV eventually overpowered a resilient Combe Down with four tries in the final 11 minutes to turn a hard-fought contest into a convincing 52-15 victory at Castle Road. Proceedings began on Saturday, November 7, with a
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Salisbury death notices and funeral announcements from the Journal
The Salisbury Journal published eight death notices last week. Every week, the Journal publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print, our death notice pages
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Only one in three Wiltshire adults see NHS dentist as access worsens
Only around one in three adults in Wiltshire have seen an NHS dentist in the past two years, according to new analysis. This figure comes as access continues to decline across the country, including in Wiltshire. New analysis by online healthcare
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School transforms outdoor spaces to help children 'learn, play and thrive'
A primary school has transformed its outdoor play areas to encourage more learning and play outside the classroom. Woodborough CE Primary School completed the project in time for Outdoor Classroom Day on Thursday, November 5, a global campaign
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Sex shop applies to council to renew its premises licence
A sex shop in Salisbury has applied to renew its premises licence. AF Southern Ltd is seeking to continue operations at My Amazing Fantasy, 105 Fisherton Street, Salisbury. To view the full public notice, go to publicnoticeportal.uk/notice/
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Salisbury hub supports care-experienced young people moving into adulthood
Care-experienced young people are getting new support as they move into adulthood. A recently launched drop-in hub in Salisbury is already reaching young people in need, with 12 individuals using the service since it opened. The Southern Hub
