Review: The Wizard of Oz show entertains families at Shaw House

Best known for their work as producers of high-quality family theatre, the company brought their brand-new adaption of The Wizard of Oz to Shaw House, near Newbury, this August. The magical family show had everyone in stitches as the talented cast entertained in a high-energy performance with plenty of audience participation. …

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Number of Halton renters evicted for no reason revealed

In 2019, the Government pledged to ban no-fault evictions. Shelter said hundreds of families “risk being thrown into homelessness every day” while the practice remains legal. The Government published the Renters Reform Bill in May, but it is yet to pass through Parliament, and Shelter has urged the Conservatives to prioritise …

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Royal Mail delivery problems hit residents in Chesham

A book business owner John Healy, 58, and his neighbours on Partridge Close in Chesham have been left without their mail for almost two weeks. John claimed the problems began in early August after the familiar postie, who has been doing the round for years, “suddenly disappeared.” After contacting Royal …

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The Anvil: Sir Tim Rice comes to Basingstoke

Sir Tim Rice will reflect on his illustrious career at the heart of musical theatre, sharing anecdotes behind the tracks – the hits and the misses – along with stories of his life. There are live performances from an array of some of the UK’s leading West End singers and musicians, …

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Archive news from the Salisbury Journal

As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community. It is important that we continue …

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Old post office in Barrowby could have a new use

An application has been made to change the use of a former village post office. Plans have been submitted to convert the old Barrowby post office in High Road into a one-bedroom home. The proposal, submitted by K-Develo Limited, seeks to turn the old post office from commercial to residential …

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