Local News
Local News
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Vets issue urgent heatstroke advice for pets as record high temperatures predicted
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.
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Heat Warning Upgraded to Red Warning for Extreme Heat
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.
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Crisis and Resilience Fund supporting residents in Wiltshire
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.
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Police thank communities for a safe summer solstice
Police officers were in attendance at Stonehenge and Avebury to welcome in the longest day of the year and thanked those in attendance for a safe summer solstice.
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Investigations and Inspections ongoing after Fisherton Street Pavement Damage
Wiltshire Council say they are investigating the cause of damage and lifted paving slabs on Fisherton Street.
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Thousands expected in Wiltshire for Summer Solstice celebrations
Thousands of people are expected to travel to Wiltshire this weekend for this year’s Summer Solstice celebrations.
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Three-year-old’s fundraising challenge for the Stars Appeal after dad diagnosed with cancer
A three-year-old boy, whose dad is being treated for cancer, has set himself a challenge to walk 3km to support Salisbury District Hospital’s Stars Appeal.
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New Prehistoric Solstice Discovery Near Stonehenge
Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of a remarkable prehistoric structure near Stonehenge that may represent the earliest known solstice alignment in the area – predating the famous stone monument's astronomical alignment by around 500 years.
Local Sport
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Centre-half signs for the Whites
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.
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Salisbury Racer with Season-Best Result And Fastest Lap In Barcelona
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).
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Supporters' Player of the Season Announces Ray Mac Departure
Will Buse has announced his departure from Salisbury FC after a successful season between the sticks at the Ray Mac.
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Striker Jaiden Bartolo signs for the Whites
Salisbury FC have announced that Gibraltar international and forward Jaiden Bartolo has signed on a permanent deal for the 2026/27 season.
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Salisbury Racer Suffers Tricky Weekend at Monaco
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).
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Morgan Signs on for Whites after Successful Loan Period
Salisbury FC have announced that young full-back Ollie Morgan has permanently returned to the Ray Mac for the 2026/27 season.

