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Cancellation of Mobile Library visit to Stratford on Wednesday 26 March
This cancellation message was posted on Facebook by Wiltshire Council's Mobile Library Service this evening, Tuesday 25 March:
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7 hours ago


Flood Alert for groundwater flooding in the Salisbury Plain area updated 25 March
The scene from Mill Lane bridge on 25 March. This bench had been surrounded by water on 24 February. Despite water levels falling there...
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18 hours ago


Peregrines incubating 4 eggs at Salisbury Cathedral
The cathedral webcam provided this very clear view of 4 eggs on 24 March There have been records of peregrines nesting at Salisbury...
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2 days ago


Stratford Guild Talk Wednesday 9 April - "Laverstock Lunatic Asylum - a kindly tradition"
Well-known local historian Ruth Newman, will be the speaker at the Stratford Guild's meeting on Wednesday 9 April at 7.30 pm in the...
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2 days ago


Road closures for Salisbury 10 mile race - Sunday 6 April
Stratford Road will not be closed but several other local roads will be closed or will carry diversions between 10:00 and 12:00 hours for...
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7 days ago


Changes underway at Ashley Road cycleway near the pedestrian crossing
There are two sets of temporary traffic lights on Ashley Road near the closed zebra crossing, controlling a one-lane traffic flow and to...
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Mar 18


Changing the time of the church clock for British Summer Time
The mechanism of the tower clock at St Lawrence Church will need to be adjusted by one hour so that the one-handed clock dial will...
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Mar 18


Road Closure C42 Stratford Bridge to Snakey Lane - Tuesday 18 March
REMINDER - This closure is scheduled for tomorrow. News post 5 March 2025 Another local road closure has been advertised, this time for...
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Mar 17


Chasing the lunar eclipse around Old Sarum
A local resident has sent in these amazing images to the website, along with the commentary below. Images L-R were taken at 0521, 0552,...
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Mar 14


Planning Applications - results of a search of the Wiltshire Council website on 11 March
Orchard House railings - included in the latest list View the latest applications for the Salisbury - St Francis & Stratford Ward in the...
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Mar 11


Last few days to view 13th-century Sarum Master Bible at Salisbury Cathedral
A reminder that the Sarum Bible will be on display for just a few more days, the final day will be 28 March. Do check that the Cathedral...
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Mar 11


Stratford Guild's talk Thursday 13 March at 2 pm - 'Viscountess Frances 'Fanny' Nelson'
Reminder about the change of date & time Christine Mason’s talk due to have taken place in January on ‘Fanny’ Nelson was cancelled at...
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Mar 8


Lighter evenings and sunnier days...
... make for some interesting wildlife-spotting opportunities. A local resident sent in the above image with the comment: " On 4 March...
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Mar 6


Missing Cat Hudson's Field area - please check your gardens & sheds
A tabby and white cat has been missing for several days and may have sheltered in your garden or shed. Please could you check? The owner...
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Mar 6


Temporary traffic lights between Stratford Bridge and Snakey Hill Monday & Tuesday, 3 & 4 March
Highway repair and maintenance works on behalf of Wiltshire Council are scheduled for Monday 3 March and Tuesday 4 March on Snakey Hill,...
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Mar 1


Stratford Garden Club 27 March talk - 'Wildflower Seed Collection and Processes'
The March meeting of the Club is on Thursday 27th March at 7.15pm for 7.30pm in the Reading Room, Stratford Road, SP1 3LL. Our speaker...
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Mar 1


Safety barriers added to Stratford Bridge
Orange safety barriers have been attached to Stratford Bridge at the point where is was damaged last month. There was disruption to the...
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Feb 28


RESULT of Salisbury Neighbourhood Area Referendum - February 2025
RESULT - Source Wiltshire Council A reminder that when you attend a polling station to vote, you will need to take photo 1/D with you. ...
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Feb 28


Friends of St Lawrence - fundraising talk Friday 28 February - "The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery"
This event has now taken place. At the end of his talk Nigel mentioned that there's a video available on YouTube of the King's Troop...
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Feb 27


R12 turning around at Mill Lane Thursday 27 February - expect changes to timetable
Unfortunately at least one passenger missed the scheduled 09:35 bus from Stratford Bridge to Salisbury this morning. That bus had already...
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Feb 27


Stratford Garden Club 27 February talk - Laura Hall - Gardeners' World Fair, Show Garden 2024
Laura Hall. Image - Newsquest A local resident and prize-winning Garden Designer will be the speaker for this week's meeting of the...
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Feb 24

r12 Bus now turning round at Stratford Bridge after road works completed
UPDATED 22 February The R12 has now reverted to normal operation with buses turning around at the Stratford Bridge/Phillips Lane...
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Feb 22


Road resurfacing at Stratford Bridge now completed
The resurfacing work has been completed, white lines redrawn at the junction with Phillips Lane, contractors vehicles and barriers have...
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Feb 21


St Lawrence Close verges - barriers & debris removed
The debris and barriers left by SGN on the verges at the junction of St Lawrence Close and Stratford Road has finally all been removed...
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Feb 18
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