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Salisbury Scouts keeps struggling Christmas Post alive
Oct 23, 2024 · The sorting office in full swing (Image: Mark Warner) John Wyeth, District Explorer Scout Commissioner and Scout Christmas Post Organiser, said: "Scouts have been delivering Christmas cards in our area since 1994. [In] the first post we delivered 5,496 cards and last year we delivered 40,389. "I would like to thank all our supporters who purchased stamps and those that assist us with deliveries."
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First grey seal pup of the season born at coastal ex-military site
1 day ago · The first grey seal pup of the season has been born at a remote shingle spit that was once a Cold War weapons testing site. The birth at Orford Ness on the Suffolk coast marks the fourth consecutive year of seals breeding there. This began in 2021 following a reduction in visitor access because of ...
Salisbury Coach Park to reopen following extensive makeover
Nov 14, 2024 · It comes slightly later than planned after some set-backs including a sewage leak and wet weather, which have pushed the completion date back. Extra work also took place at the beginning of October.. Salisbury Coach Park (Image: Spencer Mulholland) (Image: Spencer Mulholland) But coach passengers arriving in Salisbury city centre can now enjoy "enhanced facilities and a more welcoming experience".
What the papers say – November 17 | Salisbury Journal
Nov 16, 2024 · A variety of political stories are jostling for centre stage on the front pages of Sunday’s newspapers. The Observer reports on a “shocking increase” in the number of vulnerable children being left in illegal accommodation by the state. The Sunday Express claims up to a million pensioners ...
Britford villagers submit plans to create flood defence bund
Oct 27, 2024 · Former dredging company boss Brian Wheeler used sand bags to protect his porch (Image: Salisbury Journal) Water entered eight properties in the village and persisted for five days, according to the village’s flood defence strategy. One of those homes remains unoccupied, and two have only been moved back into in recent weeks.. Access to a total of 21 homes and St Peter's Church was described ...
Wiltshire Police apologise after Novichok mistaken for drug …
Oct 15, 2024 · Police were first notified of an incident at 6.58pm (Image: NQ) 'They then updated us to say they had been taken to Salisbury District Hospital', Mr Mills continued, 'and had symptoms like excessive drooling, sweating and stating one person was unresponsive and 'making weird noises'. 'Then ultimately the substance service state that there is a 'significant response' for the ambulance service ...
Muddy Stilettos: Shortlist revealed for best places to live
Oct 24, 2024 · Muddy Stilettos has put together a list of 300 hundred locations from across the country, with their 2025 edition featuring 30 new areas. Here is a short list of places from our area to have made the Best Places to Live: 2025.