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The Salisbury Journal is the biggest news brand in Salisbury and surrounding areas in Wiltshire. Got a story? ✉ newsdesk@salisburyjournal.co.uk 📞 01722 426500 www.salisburyjournal.co.uk

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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Salisbury District Hospital has been downgraded after inspectors uncovered safety breaches and criticised how its surgical services are being managed.
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Salisbury Hospital told it 'must improve' as CQC flags leadership and safety concerns
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection of Salisbury District Hospital, conducted in September as part of routine monitoring by the health…
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
The Old Alehouse is celebrating a decade of serving the community with a week-long celebration.
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Salisbury pub celebrates 10 successful years under family ownership
A Salisbury pub is raising a glass to 10 years of business, marking the occasion with a week of events to thank their community.
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Plans to expand a Salisbury school have been approved, creating hundreds of extra places as part of a major expansion.
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School expansion plans approved to make room for 300 more pupils and 35 staff
Sarum Academy on Westwood Road, Bemerton Heath, is set to grow from six to eight forms of entry, with outline approval for a future increase to ten…
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Two underpasses at the nearby St Paul's roundabouts were closed to the public
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Flooded underpass now clear as National Highways reveals cause of failed pump
Polystyrene debris was the cause of serious flooding at an A36 underpass in Salisbury, National Highways has confirmed
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
He made full admissions to the police
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Army drink-driver knocked over lamppost after having ‘far, far too much’ alcohol
A Larkhill soldier who crashed into a lamppost near his barracks with alcohol in his system from the previous night has been disqualified from…
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Independent menswear shop Daliz has confirmed it is relocating from its Winchester Street base in Salisbury city centre, less than two years after opening its doors in March 2024.
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Residents will have to pay 59 per cent more towards the town council
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Town’s toilets and pavilion to be improved under budget with council tax hike
A public toilets block in Wilton will be refurbished this year under a budget that will see residents pay 59 per cent more towards the town council
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Fantastic news 👏
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Salisbury Women's Refuge saved from closure after huge £20k fundraising effort
The refuge issued an urgent plea in December for donations from the public, local organisations, and funders to ensure its future.
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Concerning
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Fears for south Wiltshire as eight fire stations including Wilton face closure
Fire stations serving Wilton, Cranborne and Mere are among eight across Dorset and Wiltshire facing potential closure.
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Nothing to say but 'wow' 🤩 Thanks to Jo Bourne who shared this stunning photo with our camera club
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Salisbury is set to pilot up to three car‑free days in the city centre this year after a £40,000 proposal was approved The initiative aims to boost footfall and support local businesses through increased pedestrianisation during major events. Full story - www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/2576103...
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Wow!
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Salisbury man bags top prize of £1,780 after winning major pool tournament
Adam Guyatt, from London Road, Salisbury, bagged the top prize of £1,780 at the Andover Pool Open, which took place on October 4 and 5, 2025.
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
He would have been fired if he had not resigned
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Woman stabbed after police worker failed to identify man's violent past
A former Wiltshire Police worker whose safeguarding failures put women at risk of domestic abuse would have been fired if he had not resigned
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
'We are looking for chefs who are team players, have a great positive attitude, and most of all take great pride in their work'
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The Old Mill puts out call for new 'hungry chefs' to join operation
The Old Mill is seeking new chefs and has issued a public call for them to join its ambitious operation.
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
A pivotal moment
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Salisbury Cathedral to celebrate 800 years of worship at the end of the month
Salisbury Cathedral marks 800 years of worship with a special evensong, exhibition of historic artefacts, and anniversary events from 22–28…
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
It's finally open!
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PICTURES: Salisbury City Hall officially reopens while refurbishment continues
Salisbury City Hall has welcomed music and comedy fans for the first time in five years at a VIP opening event on Sunday afternoon
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
How amazing 👏
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Primary school pupils get exclusive preview of play park they helped design
Sarum St Paul's primary school pupils have been given an exclusive preview of a play area at Salisbury River Park before its official summer opening
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
Find another route if you are heading out today
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Police warn drivers to avoid A303 after serious crash closes road in both directions
Closures are in place between the junction with the A36 and Longbarrow Roundabout
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Young people were the stars both on and off stage
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PICTURES: Youth theatre group marks 60th anniversary with production
A youth theatre group has marked its 60th anniversary with a performance of The Jungle Book.
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Amazing 👏
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Teen raises over £10k on 2,600 mile charity cycle as he stops in Salisbury
Tom Dunlop, 19, is pedalling through towns, cities, and countryside to visit all 60 British racecourses.
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
'It was absolutely disgraceful'
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Couple miss grandson’s graduation as bus breaks down on ‘journey from hell’
A couple missed their grandson’s graduation when their Salisbury to Southampton X7 bus broke down and they were “dumped” in Totton
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
The right call?
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Council opposes plans to build 'ugly' shop and drive-thru coffee unit
Armishaw Removals is seeking full planning permission to develop a brownfield site in Harnham for mixed-use development.
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
A good idea?
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Tesco Express store could be built outside city pub to serve growing population
A Tesco Express store could be built in the car park of Salisbury pub The Greyfisher
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
A good idea for the brownfield site?
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PLANNING: Shop and drive-thru coffee unit could be built on brownfield site
A convenience store and drive-thru coffee shop could be built on Netherhampton Road if Wiltshire Council grants planning consent
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
He was using his phone and not wearing a seatbelt
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Driver caught with cocaine in system slapped with three-year roads ban
A DRIVER of heavy goods vehicle tested positive for having cocaine in his system and has been banned from driving for three years.
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
'I couldn't quite believe it'
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Salisbury market trader shares her delight in serving ice cream to Queen Camilla
Joanna Weaver, 28, runs her business Joanna’s Gelato and appears on Market Place every Tuesday and Saturday for Salisbury's Charter Market.
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Oh this sounds DELICIOUS
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Family-run smokehouse with a twist opens in city centre
Family-run restaurant TXIN, which fuses Texan and Indian cuisine, has opened in Salisbury city centre
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Advocates say the scheme would improve the health of the river
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Councillors back bid for Queen Elizabeth Gardens to be designated bathing area
Salisbury City Council has backed a community-led application for a stretch of the River Avon to become a DEFRA-approved designated bathing area
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
The bakery was buzzing inside as people flocked to see what it was about
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See inside as Gail's finally opens with 'community focus and quality products'
The bakery chain on the corner of Ox Row and the Poultry Cross finally opened this morning (Thursday, July 17) at 7 am.
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Great news!
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City centre cake shop to open more days a week as business grows
Cakes by Victoria Marie officially opened its doors on Winchester Street, Salisbury, on Saturday, April 12.
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Our thoughts are with his loved ones
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Family and friends pay tribute to 'beloved' Salisbury runner who died from cancer
FAMILY and friends paid tribute to a beloved Salisbury runner who died from cancer.
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
'I think it could be good for the club'
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Salisbury FC: Supporters share hopes and fears after new owner takes over
Last weekend, the club confirmed that entrepreneur Ali Alhamad has agreed to take over ownership.
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Will you book tickets?
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Popular comic Jason Manford to bring UK tour to revamped City Hall next spring
SALISBURY City Hall will welcome Jason Manford next spring, the popular Mancunian comic has confirmed.
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Highest Score Arcade opened in Cross Keys Shopping Centre only opened last year
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‘Out of credits’ – city centre arcade says it's ‘game over’ as doors close
Highest Score Arcade, a ‘retro gaming paradise’ in Salisbury city centre, has ‘closed’
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Lovely!
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Junior school that ‘believes in better’ celebrates glowing inspection report
A Salisbury school is celebrating a glowing report following a SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) inspection
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Rocketship Bookshop is planning to open at the former Scent Studio unit in early-August
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Popular children's bookshop announces move to Cross Keys Shopping Centre
Salisbury independent children's bookshop Rocketship is moving from Bridge Street into Cross Keys Shopping Centre in August 2025
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
It only opened in September 😲
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Mystery as popular Salisbury cafe suddenly closes
The News Cafe on New Canal has been open since September 16, 2024, offering morning-to-night dining and drinking.
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Three Salisbury teenagers have embarked on a 1,200-mile walk to raise money to help people affected by the war in Ukraine.
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Look who came to visit!
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Oscar-winning actress and Stars Appeal patron Olivia Colman visits Salisbury Hospital
Olivia, who is a patron of the Stars Appeal and has starred in The Crown and The Favourite, visited the hospital on Monday, June 23, alongside the…
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
'You bunch of scruffs'
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Outcry over 'disgraceful' behaviour at Stonehenge Summer Solstice
Members of a Salisbury community Facebook group expressed anger and disappointment following reports of the aftermath of the annual celebration.
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Felicity is amazing!
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Girl diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes hosts cake sale to raise money
The money was raised by selling cakes at the school on June 4, which had been baked by Fliss' friends and school staff.
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Level Up Salisbury CIC held its second annual Skate Jam in Churchill Gardens
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Salisbury Skate Jam to become annual event after huge success
A skateboarding event attended by hundreds of riders is set to become an annual event.
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
What has your experience been like with Salisbury Reds?
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LETTER: We have high regard for Salisbury Reds and its friendly and helpful drivers
I was surprised to see the article in this week’s Journal regarding the problem an elderly lady from Harnham had with the R5 service. This…
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
We cannot wait to see it reopen 🙌
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SEE INSIDE: Works to restore City Hall underway with just three months to go
The historic building has been closed as an entertainment venue for five years since the start of the pandemic, opening only as a vaccination…
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
🚨TRAVEL ALERT🚨
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LIVE: Road closed in both directions after crash with police in attendance
Wiltshire Police are currently in attendance at a crash on the A338 to the north of Tidworth
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
'We wouldn’t have been aware of the danger of carbon monoxide ourselves before Tom’s death'
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Family call for change after son killed by carbon monoxide from faulty heater
In October 2015, Tom Hill, 18, died after a faulty portable flueless gas heater released lethal levels of carbon monoxide into a bathroom.
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
'Anyone else entering the premises is committing a criminal offence'
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Salisbury flat hit with closure order after ‘significant anti-social behaviour’
A Salisbury flat has been hit with a three-month closure order to protect neighbours from anti-social behaviour
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Big news
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Intended opening date for ASDA revealed with works planned to begin next year
Councillor Nick Baker and councillor Alan Bayliss met with the public affairs manager for ASDA.
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
The opening day sold out 😲 Full story 👇 www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/cathedr...
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Salisbury Journal @salisburyjournal.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Great news for pizza fans! More here 👇 www.salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/2515503...
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