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It has been announced that there will be a closure of the High Street Gate into the Cathedral Close to vehicles next week on Wednesday, 8th, Thursday, 9th and Friday, 10th April.

Residents and businesses across Wiltshire are being encouraged to come together and take advantage of the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme, a government-funded initiative helping communities secure access to faster, more reliable Full Fibre broadband.

The Swan at Enford, Wiltshire, will reopen on Thursday, 2nd April, thanks to major new shareholders who have pitched in to ensure that the only pub in the village will remain a vital community asset.

Netheravon Working Men's Club, which was founded more than a century ago and remains at the heart of community life in the village north of Amesbury, has been chosen as the local Club of the Year by the Salisbury & South Wiltshire Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

Salisbury beat Dover to win back-to-back home games and go eleven points clear of the relegation zone through two first half goals.

Wiltshire Council will open a statutory consultation next month on proposed changes to parking charges across the county.

Salisbury will be drenched in the Ibiza spirit on Easter Sunday as Cafe Mambo lands at City Hall for a spectacular Easter Sunday celebration!

A Salisbury mum whose son was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder is taking part in a sponsored walk to thank Salisbury District Hospital and the Stars Appeal for going “above and beyond” to care for him.

An EGG-cellent packed programme of school holiday fun lies in store at the Army Flying Museum at Middle Wallop in Hampshire this Easter.

Chicktales, on Silver Street in Salisbury, has 'reimagined' their menu and says that theirs is 'no ordinary fried chicken'.

Following rave reviews and sold-out performances across the UK in 2025, the first-ever UK and international tour of The Talented Mr Ripley will conclude at Salisbury Playhouse, ahead of its West End run.

Solstice Sounds returns at Holders Field on Friday, 19th June, with an exciting line-up of music and entertainment to celebrate the Solstice weekend.

Families are being invited to help shape the future of support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Wiltshire as the county responds to government proposals due to be rolled out in the future.

People in the Square, a new event by Salisbury Transition City, the organisers of People in the Park and other community groups, that aims to lift spirits with fantastic entertainment, nature talks and advice to cut energy and food bills taking place on Easter Bank Holiday Monday (April 6th) in the heart of the city.

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust has announced that, with the support of the Salisbury Hospice Charity, the Salisbury Specialist Palliative Care service has been secured for the next five years.

Ex-forces personnel will soon be able to visit the UK’s first-ever network of government-backed veteran support centres and gain easier access to local services across health, housing, employment, and more, including at ALABARÉ's Riverside Sanctuary in Salisbury.

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a sexual assault in Salisbury on Sunday (22nd March).

More speakers have been added to the line-up for this year's Chalke History Festival, with Alan Titchmarsh and Mary Berry joining a host of other stars.

ALABARÉ has been awarded a £200,000 grant from Greenwich Hospital to continue its work in breaking the cycle of homelessness for Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and Royal Fleet Auxiliary veterans.

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A one-off charity screening of an inspiring film featuring three Stars Appeal trekkers is being held in Salisbury this April.

Members of the Salisbury music community came together on Saturday for their ‘office party’ to celebrate the diverse and incredible musical talent in the City.

Wiltshire Council is making preparations to deliver the Government’s new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) locally – a major three‑year national programme designed to support low‑income households facing financial challenges.

The Duke of York has been chosen as the local 2026 Pub of the Year by the Salisbury & South Wilts branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

Bradbeers Department Store in Salisbury has launched a new 'kidswear' department, offering clothing from newborn through to teenage years, alongside a selection of maternity wear.

Salisbury picked up a crucial three points in their quest for survival with a routine victory over Enfield Town.

Wiltshire Council is asking residents to share their experiences to help shape future waste and recycling services.

Wiltshire Police are warning that as the weather gets warmer, fraudsters may be active in your area.

Wiltshire Council’s leisure centres have been awarded ukactive’s “Active Standard”, a nationally recognised quality mark that highlights excellence in safety, inclusivity and operational standards across the physical activity sector.

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity has celebrated the success of its third Thankathon, reaching a record-breaking 1,759 supporters in a single day.

Wiltshire Council has successfully prosecuted a former pub operator whose persistent and serious food hygiene failures have resulted in a court-ordered ban preventing him from managing any food business.  

It has been announced that comedy will return to Salisbury's Guildhall this April, with three fantastic comedians performing.

Pupils and staff at St Joseph’s Catholic School took part in their very own Little BIG Sleep, a school-based version of ALABARÉ’s well‑known event.

Ofsted has confirmed a turnaround at Amesbury Primary School following an inspection in January that took the school out of special measures.

Salisbury Reds are hosting an event in Salisbury Market Place this Friday to celebrate the launch of 30 brand new electric buses.

Wiltshire Council has formally responded to the Planning Inspectors following their 27th February letter about the Wiltshire Local Plan Examination.

Wiltshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Wilkinson, has urged major retailers in Salisbury to support their stores and make the most of the tools being provided to reduce retail crime in the city.

ALABARÉ has announced a new partnership with Salisbury Trust for the Homeless (STFH) from 31st March 2026, strengthening support for people experiencing homelessness in Salisbury.

The sun was shining, and spirits were high as the community came together for the inaugural 'Big Try' event in support of Salisbury Hospice Charity.

A man has appeared in court charged with three counts of making indecent images of children.

The outgoing Lady Captain of Salisbury and South Wilts Golf Club, Debbie Lewin, handed a cheque for £4273 to Rachel Fear of Beyond Dementia at the Ladies’ Section AGM

The Royal Artillery Museum has received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for its Guns on the Plain project.

A well-respected and much-loved Vet, Adam Sheridan, announced last week that he was leaving his former practice after a "difference in principle" between himself and the owner.

Salisbury succumbed to a last-second equaliser in a six-goal thriller despite scoring in the 90th minute.

The original ‘City Hall Studios’ of Spire FM on Malthouse Lane are currently being modernised by the city’s local radio station Salisbury Radio.

Wiltshire Conservatives are urging the Government to intervene after Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) confirmed proposals to close eight on-call fire stations—four of them in Wiltshire: Bradford on Avon, Mere, Ramsbury, and Wilton.

Almost a hundred people have been arrested across the South West after police forces joined together to target illegal drugs and child criminal exploitation (CCE).

The Rockbourne Early Christmas Fair has celebrated another record-breaking year after raising £68,191 for the Stars Appeal, Salisbury Hospital’s Charity.

Two prolific Salisbury shoplifters have been jailed following a collaboration between the police, Salisbury BID, and CCTV.

A new interactive experience is coming to Longleat this Easter as Tiny Titans opens to guests.

Wiltshire Creative, alongside a wide range of local artists, is launching an expanded programme of creative opportunities for all ages at Salisbury Arts Centre.

A former smoker is supporting Smokefree Wiltshire in urging people to make a quit attempt for No Smoking Day (Wednesday 11 March).

A Southampton resident has been issued with a £1,000 fixed penalty notice (FPN) after two black bags of household waste were found fly-tipped on a country lane in Burcombe, near Salisbury.

Holy Week and Easter are an incredibly busy period for Salisbury Cathedral, with services and events in the run-up to Easter Sunday.

Following a record-breaking half-term week, enthralling visitors with what life was like during the 1940s, the Army Flying Museum at Middle Wallop in Hampshire was dealt a devastating blow, losing all power on the evening of 19th Feb and keeping its doors firmly closed for three weeks.

Salisbury suffered defeat in a close encounter with playoff-chasing Torquay United away from home after two second-half goals sealed their fate.

Wiltshire Council is launching Inclusive Wiltshire this spring, a new approach to providing accessible activities and experiences for children and young people with additional needs and Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).

Three leaders at Amesbury Scout Group have been recognised for their 'outstanding service' by the Scouting Association.

After a crucial win against a struggling Eastbourne Borough side, Salisbury set their sights on another club in need of a result in Torquay United.

Salisbury Radio is delighted to announce the return of Song for Christmas, with local schools filling the airwaves with their festive songs in the lead-up to Christmas 2025.

Salisbury Radio have announced the winner of Song for Christmas 2024.