Local News

Artists and creatives are invited to play a key role in engaging local residents as a new Community Board begins to take shape in Salisbury Bemerton as part of the government’s Pride in Place programme.

Breathing Spaces 2026 launches this weekend, and organisers are encouraging residents of all ages to explore Salisbury's parks, rivers, nature reserves and community spaces as part of a unique ten-day celebration of wellbeing, nature and community connection.

During the Evensong service on Thursday, 18th June, five new canons were installed into the College of Canons at Salisbury Cathedral, by invitation of the Right Reverend Karen Gorham, Acting Bishop of Salisbury.

Salisbury FC have announced that experienced defensive midfielder Luke Russe has signed for the Whites from Bath City.

SOUTH Western Railway (SWR) will run an amended timetable today (23rd June) and on Wednesday and Thursday this week, as an extreme heatwave affects the UK. 

With red and amber warnings for extreme heat issued by the Met Office for this week, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is advising owners to stick to early morning and late evening walks for dogs and avoid exercising them in the hottest parts of the day to prevent potentially fatal heat-related illnesses.

With amber warnings in place for extreme heat across Salisbury, South Wiltshire and West Hampshire, a red warning is now in place for Wednesday and Thursday this week.

Wiltshire Council is continuing to support residents facing financial hardship through its local delivery of the Government’s Crisis and Resilience Fund, working in partnership with key organisations, including Wiltshire Citizens Advice and the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE), to provide targeted help. 

Salisbury FC have announced that experienced defensive midfielder Luke Russe has signed for the Whites from Bath City.

Salisbury FC have announced that young centre-half Harry Thomas has signed on at the Ray Mac after previous stints at Wimborne Town and Hampton & Richmond.

John Bennett has put in his best performance of the 2026 FIA Formula 2 Championship season to date, with a phenomenal drive through the field to seventh place and fastest lap in the feature race in Barcelona (13/14 June).

Will Buse has announced his departure from Salisbury FC after a successful season between the sticks at the Ray Mac.

Salisbury FC have announced that Gibraltar international and forward Jaiden Bartolo has signed on a permanent deal for the 2026/27 season.

Salisbury racing star John Bennett returned to Europe for the first time in his 2026 FIA Formula 2 Championship campaign this past weekend (05-07 June).