Liz Batten News Today

Salisbury Soroptimists is planning more personal safety training sessions after the success of its first workshop.

AN ORGANISATION that strives to make the city safer for women and girls received a regional award for its achievements this month.

ANYONE who feels frightened, distressed or at risk can now ask for support at any one of 25 Safe Places in Salisbury.

AN initiative providing vulnerable people with safe spaces and support has had a financial boost from a bus company.

AN EVENT to raise awareness about gender inequality and domestic abuse as part of International Women’s Day took place in the city centre today…

AROUND 30 street lights in Salisbury City Centre do not work, a weekly night time audit has revealed.

AS the warmth of spring sunshine bathes the South Downs, thousands of new life-giving trees are sprouting from the soil.

CONCERNS have been raised about street lighting in Salisbury, with women feeling "uncomfortable" walking along the river at night.

Anne Trevett received the honour during a ceremony at County Hall in Trowbridge on Monday, April 12. The medal was presented by Sarah Rose Troughton, the Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire. Anne said: “I am pleased and honoured to be recognised in this way. Working with Safer and Supportive Salisbury and Lower Bemerton is very much a team effort, and we are pleased that we have been able to make a positive difference to local people through this difficult past twelve months.” Anne has sup...

A LOWER Bemerton resident has been recognised in the Queens New Years Honours for services to community in Salisbury duing Covid-19.  Anne Trevett was made a Medalist of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) for services to the community in Salisbury during Covid-19. The 82-year-old admits she was “a bit embarrassed” to get the honour for her efforts during the pandemic and says it was a “team effort” but she feels it is also a reflection of her community work over the years in ...