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  • Rod & Line (April 5)

    GOOD bags of mixed fish have been reported from virtually all of the region's fisheries over the last week as temperatures start to rise. Topping the big fish list is a 16lb common carp caught from Abbots Lake at Waldens Farm Fishery, tempted on float-fished

  • Nadder Valley cup final dates

    THIS season's Lord Bledisloe Challenge Cup final will now take place at Downton FC's ground on Wednesday, May 2 (7.30pm kick off). The Nadder Valley League's WC Stokes Cup final will be held at Bemerton Heath Harlequins' Western way ground on Thursday

  • Moneymen too good for Heath

    BEMERTON Heath Harlequins failed to stop Moneyfields chalking up a seventh straight win on a difficult surface at the Portsmouth club. Both sides struggled against the gale force wind with chances few and far between. Mankin went closest for Heath on

  • Robins prove a point

    DOWNTON fought back from 2-0 down to earn a point against Hamworthy United on Saturday. After the disappointment of defeats to fellow strugglers Hamble ASSC and Alton Town, the Robins found themselves a goal down at half time. "We missed some good chances

  • Glen's battling Blues have it all to do

    AMESBURY Town ran the top two in Sydenhams Wessex League Division One close but were left with nothing to show for it as their relegation fears deepened. On Saturday, they entertained Hayling United at the Recreation Ground, when the game sparked into

  • Micky's on the ball as Shrewton win again

    STAND-IN striker Micky Ball, deputising for the injured Jesse Walters, proved himself a more than able replacement, having a hand in all three of Shrewton United's goals as they cruised to victory at Almondsbury. The Shrews continued their recent sparkling

  • Louisa's at home at Somerley

    LOUISA Lockwood enjoyed a successful time at her local event, Somerley Horse Trials, steering a number of her charges into high placings. The Winterbourne Stoke rider's promising young mare Desert Island, owned by a local syndicate, did well to finish

  • Charity golf day is planned

    HAMPTWORTH Golf Club is the setting for a charity golf day later this month in aid of Wiltshire Life Education Centre. Former Mayor of Salisbury Ricky Rogers is trustee of the charity. Anyone wishing to enter a team in the three-ball Stableford contest

  • Festival success for youngsters

    SALISBURY Rugby Club's under 11s overcame opposition from across the south west to win the Chippenham RFC mini rugby festival on Sunday. They beat Bath 10-0 in a scintillating final that earned praise from Bristol and England scrum-half Sean Perry who

  • Salisbury close in on play-off place

    SALISBURY Rugby Club firsts put their cup disappointment firmly behind them, registering a convincing win at Henley Wanderers' Dryleas ground to keep their promotion hopes alive and kicking. A guaranteed play-off place is now just one point away for

  • Welling United 1 Salisbury City 2

    NICK Holmes was delighted to see his side pick up all three points away at fellow promotion hopefuls Welling United last night. Whites were again without a number of key players through injury, but a determined display saw them fight back from a goal

  • Youth team cup final date

    SALISBURY City youth team's Hampshire Midweek Floodlight Cup final against Aldershot will now take place at Eastleigh FC's ground on Wednesday, April 18. Kick off 7.45pm.

  • Prince's regal strike secures victory

    LUKE Prince's stunning 72nd minute goal earned Salisbury City a deserved three points from last night's trip to Dartford FC to take on fellow promotion hopefuls Welling United. Whites ran out worthy 2-1 victors - ending a run of four games without a

  • Roll up for Easter...

    HI everybody and welcome to the Journal Gang. Are you ready for an egg-citing' holiday, full of cracking Easter eggs and fun surprises? This week we'll be revealing some of the events going on over the Easter weekend. In the Gang post this week was

  • Have your say...

    IN two years' time, a radical shake-up of local government could see the whole of Wiltshire served by just one local authority. The county council and all four existing district councils, including Salisbury and Kennet, would be abolished and replaced

  • Great Bustard's welcome return to Salisbury Plain

    FOR the first time in more than 150 years a male Great Bustard has been seen in full display on Salisbury Plain. The display is one of the most spectacular sights in the bird world and is raising hopes that Great Bustards will start to breed once again

  • Abandoned trolleys face big clear-up

    DISCARDED and unsightly supermarket trolleys could be eliminated from Ringwood's streets if the district council flexes its new legislative powers. As part of the Clean Neighbourhood and Environment Act 2005, New Forest District Council has the power

  • Chance to run with the big guns

    THE Salisbury District Hospital Stars Appeal is offering local runners the chance to compete in some of the country's top marathons and other big runs. It is in a position to guarantee a limited number of places in such events as the British 10k Run

  • £15,000 up for grabs to reward excellence

    THIS year's South Wiltshire Business of the Year awards are being launched in Salisbury later this month. The launch ceremony takes place on April 19 at the White Hart Hotel. The awards, now in their eighth year, are open to every business trading in

  • Small firms speak up

    THE Federation of Small Businesses, which has a branch in Salisbury, is calling on all candidates in next month's district council elections to keep small businesses at the forefront of their policy and manifesto planning. The FSB has reminded councils

  • Victor heads up art room

    PAINTINGS specialist Paul Viney will be standing down as head of Woolley & Wallis salerooms' picture department. Joining the Salisbury team of specialists at its Castle Street premises is Victor Fauvelle, who becomes head of the picture department.

  • Jakko M Jakszyk - The Bruised Romantic Glee Club

    Artist - Jakko M Jakszyk Album - The Bruised Romantic Glee Club Label - Iceni Prog rock isn't just something The Mars Volta cited as a reference. The genre has never truly gone away, and on this double CD, Jakszyk stays spot in the centre of the

  • Magnificent collaboration fills cathedral

    St John Passion, Salisbury Cathedral EACH year, the evening before Palm Sunday, Salisbury Musical Society and the Chelsea Opera Group Orchestra, together with a group of distinguished soloists, under their conductor David Halls, give a performance

  • Young cast display sheer professionalism

    A Bridge to the Stars and Red Sky, Salberg Studio, Salisbury Playhouse. FOR the third year running, Stage 65, is participating in the National Theatre's annual youth theatre programme with these two specially- commissioned plays for young actors. Both

  • Hospital art winners

    MORE than 200 works of art are currently gracing the corridor walls at Salisbury District Hospital, part of ArtCare's annual open exhibition. Exhibitors were drawn from across the region and, in total, 84 artists submitted works in a range of media, from

  • Making a splash to raise cash

    SALISBURY firefighters created quite a splash when they responded to an emergency call - halfway through Saturday's Rotary Club Swimathon. Three of the six-man team had to leap out of the pool at Godolphin School and race across the playing field still

  • The Waterboys - Book of Lightning

    Artist - The Waterboys Album - Book Of Lightning Label - W14/ Universal It has been some time since a properly 'essential' Waterboys disc. 1990's Room To Roam rounded off a remarkable run of 7 years and 5 albums form. 1993's Dream Harder had

  • Which came first, Easter or the egg?

    EASTER is one of the most important festivals in the Christian calendar - a time of darkness as the crucifixion of Christ is remembered on Good Friday and a time of celebration with the resurrection three days later. So what have bunnies and bonnets