Benjamin Paessler

Deputy Editor & Head of News

Deputy Editor and Head of News at the Salisbury Journal. Based in the cathedral city, Ben was a reporter at the Journal from 2018 - 2021, before returning in 2022.

Deputy Editor and Head of News at the Salisbury Journal. Based in the cathedral city, Ben was a reporter at the Journal from 2018 - 2021, before returning in 2022.

Latest articles from Benjamin Paessler

PICTURES: New Whitebridge play park a hit with children

The October half-term saw the new play park at Whitebridge Spinney, Laverstock officially opened by Nick Baker, Chair of Laverstock & Ford Parish Council, and Cllr Jones Vice-chair, assisted by local children. One of the highlights of the event was a fun treasure hunt. The younger children searched for autumn-themed objects, whilst the older children hunted for pine cones with letters on them. The best part? Figuring out the magic elf words from the letters which earned them a bag of sweets!

PICTURES: City falls silent during Remembrance Sunday Service

On Sunday 10 November 2024, Salisbury will pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country at the annual Remembrance Sunday Service at the War Memorial in the Guildhall Square. The ceremony will be led by the Salisbury Branch of the Royal British Legion and supported by Salisbury City Council and St Thomas’s Church.

Award-winning shop celebrates its first year in its new location

Fordingbridge’s award-winning community shop, The Green Gram is celebrating its first year in its new High Street location and says the move has led to more success with an increased turnover of approximately 40%, greater awareness of the shop and new customers visiting every week.