IN THIS WEEK'S SALISBURY JOURNAL:

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Salisbury City Council’s newly-approved budget has been criticised by Conservative councillors who branded it “poor” and “non-progressive”.

Groups are finalising plans for a safer Salisbury in a bid to keep the “momentum” going following recent discussions on women’s safety.

A power lifter will be taking her strength and expertise to the global stage, as one of two people from Great Britain selected to compete in The World Games.

Invention development company Innovate Design appeared on BBC’s The Apprentice last week.

Say hello to new shop Compleat Artist, and Premier Fish will be coming to the city centre in March – with a celebrity chef potentially involved in the opening.

And lots more!

In Forest Journal:

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A New Forest road that is infamous for accidents involving animals is to be part of a new trial with off-road salt licks.

Firefighters came to the rescue of a deer trapped in the railings of a gate in Verwood.

A 27-year-old man has died after a collision on the A31 eastbound.

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