Care home with 'compassionate and understanding' staff rated 'good'
A care home in Wilton has been given a ‘good’ rating in its most recent inspection.
Eight-year-old donates hair to charity in support of her best friend
The charity provides free wigs to children who have lost their hair, and accept donations of hair that is at least 12 inches in length.
Vibrant café officially opens offering all day dining, cocktails and smash burgers
News Café opened on Monday, September 16 in the former Byron Burger unit on New Canal. The name is focused on the idea that the food is ‘fresh’ and the design is ‘modern’, inspired by a business in Florida.
'We’ve enjoyed every minute' Primark celebrates one-year anniversary
At 10am on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, Primark opened its doors for the very first time in a grand opening ceremony. Hundreds of eager shoppers queued outside to catch the first glimpse of the renovated former BHS unit and indulge in the fashion chain's products.
Teen with Down's syndrome completes skydive after he was refused planned jump
A teenager with Down’s syndrome who was refused a planned charity skydive has successfully completed the challenge.
Purr-fect! Readers share photos of their lucky black cats on Friday 13th
Black cats are also often associated with bad luck, making them the least often adopted from animal shelters. On the other hand, the RSPCA states that 'in the early 19th century, sailors believed them to be symbols of good luck and that they could protect ships from dangerous weather'.
The latest food hygiene ratings for Salisbury cafes, restaurants, pubs and takeaways
Each week, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) inspects businesses across the country, assessing hygiene and safety, structural compliance and confidence in management. Across the UK, every food outlet including convenience stores, restaurants, hospitals and care homes are given a hygiene rating.
Bus service will now run three times an hour due to 'rise in demand'
A bus service running between Andover and Salisbury will see an increase in frequency from this month. As of September 2024, customers travelling on the Activ8 will see an increase in frequency of buses to every 20 minutes on Mondays to Saturdays. Buses on the route will also be given additional time to complete their journeys which will improve the reliability of the service.
Save the date! Grade II* listed building to host wedding fair this month
You will have the chance to meet some of the best local wedding exhibitors around as they showcase bridal wear, jewellery, flowers, photography, catering and much more, and discover everything you need to make your dream wedding a reality.
'This is the right school for me' - meet the new head at Salisbury Cathedral School
Mrs Moulton studied English literature and music at the University of Leeds before qualifying as a teacher at the University of Bath, and then, from 2000, she spent eight years in Kenya with her husband and two sons where she worked as an academic deputy in a British curriculum school.
