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Wiltshire Police are appealing for information about the man pictured in this CCTV image.

Salisbury Hospice Charity is inviting you to a spectacular Open Garden event at the picturesque Hatch House, Tisbury, situated in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside.

In a unique evening for film fans and music lovers alike, the organist from the original soundtrack recording of Christopher Nolan’s 2014 movie Interstellar will perform Hans Zimmer’s music from the film live on the Cathedral’s famous Father Willis Organ on Saturday, 4th October.

The full line-up of Longleat’s showcase Icons of the Sky event has been announced. 

Actor and film star Rupert Everett has joined the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) and has been working shifts behind the bar as part of a remarkable community effort to try to save The Swan, the only pub in the Wiltshire village of Enford

Laverstock and Ford Parish Council have announced with great sadness the passing of former parish councillor Derek Hayes.

Ofsted inspectors have praised Wiltshire Council’s Children’s Services, saying the local authority’s 'strength of ambition for children remains as focused as ever.'

The Guildhall Wedding Fair returns to Salisbury’s stunning Grade II* listed Guildhall on Sunday 21st September 2025 from 11am to 3pm.

Salisbury and Hornchurch shared the spoils in a pulsating 3–3 draw at the Raymond McEnhill Stadium, with both sides trading blows in a match that epitomised the drama of the National League South.

Salisbury Radio is sad to learn of the death of David Parker. The co-founder and Editor of the New Valley News passed away on Friday 8th August.

Wiltshire Council will soon carry out improvements to the signage and lighting on the approach to and underneath the railway bridge at East Gomeldon.

It is finally open, the new play area at Salisbury River Park. It's described as a vibrant and accessible space designed with direct input from local schoolchildren.

Brian Dutton's Salisbury side will be looking to bounce back in this Saturday's fixture against Dover Athletic, after falling to their first defeat of the season against Bath City on Tuesday evening.

Students across Wiltshire are being celebrated today as they collect their GCSE and Vocational Technical Qualification results.

Today (21st August) is GCSE results day across Salisbury, South Wiltshire and West Hampshire, with many students celebrating their results.

Studio Theatre are, for the very first time in 73 seasons, offering fringe events in early September this year.

Local care home, Old Sarum Manor in Salisbury, recently hosted their annual summer party for residents, staff and their families.

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The Whites were defeated 1-0 by Bath City in the first evening kick-off of the Enterprise National League South.

Wiltshire Council has extended its partnership with Daybreak for another three years, to continue providing Family Group Conferences to families supported by the council’s care services.

After the success of its open day in recent years, Salisbury fire station is throwing open its doors to the local community again this weekend.

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Households across Wiltshire are being urged to stay safe from carbon monoxide this summer, following new data that reveals the majority of carbon monoxide alarms in homes were not tested last year.

There were smiles all round at Salisbury Cathedral over the weekend as the sun shone and more than three thousand people attended two special musical events.

Salisbury head into their second home fixture in four days as Bath City make the short trip down the A36 to the Ray Mac this evening (19th August).

The current heatwave has revealed even more signs of centuries past at Longleat in Wiltshire with a rare glimpse of a military hospital and a sweeping carriage driveway.

A man who fled from officers before colliding with two vehicles, including an unmarked firearms vehicle, has been jailed for nearly two years.

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Salisbury were held to a stalemate for the second game in a row at the start of the new season at home against Dagenham and Redbridge.

Five people have been sentenced in connection with an investigation into night poaching near Amesbury.

Every September, thousands of volunteers across England organise a wide range of events to celebrate the history and culture of the country, and the volunteer team from the Army Flying Museum at Middle Wallop in Hampshire is no exception.

Salisbury begin their home campaign in the Enterprise National League South this weekend with the visit of Dagenham & Redbridge.

With the holiday season well underway and summer hotspots getting busier, the MOD is urging the public to take extra care if visiting Salisbury Plain – an area used for important military training.

Cross Keys Shopping Centre is delighted to announce that the much-loved independent bookseller Rocketship Bookshop is now open, and has already enjoyed a fantastic first week of trading.

The families and friends of two long-term volunteers and supporters of Amesbury Town Football Club are holding a charity football match and fun day in their memory.

A Salisbury man has been sentenced to six years and four months in prison after pleading guilty to multiple sexual offences dating back as far as 1994.

Wiltshire Council is opening a fifth District Specialist Centre in Tidworth, expanding its commitment to supporting children under five who have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).

Safer and Supportive Salisbury is hosting a 'Men Matters Showcase' at Salisbury City Hall in September.

Wiltshire Police is working with colleagues in Dorset to offer an improved service to victims of domestic abuse where the perpetrator is serving within policing.

Supremely confident yet warmly approachable, young boxer Aaron Lane, from Weyhill, near Andover, has his sights set on conquering the boxing world, and he’s doing it with the backing of Andover firm Correct Contract Services (CCS).

Wiltshire Council will be carrying out remedial works at the junction of South Western Road and Fisherton Street in Salisbury next week.

Philip Wilkinson, Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon, has voiced serious concerns over the financial sustainability of Wiltshire Police following years of continued under funding and has warned of this risk this poses to effectively policing Wiltshire’s communities.

On Sunday 27th July, staff from the Monxton & Grateley Golf Centre, near Andover, organised a wonderful day in memory of employee Stuart Fay’s daughter Gemma. Funds were raised for Young Lives vs Cancer, the UK’s leading charity for children and young people with cancer.

Salisbury FC began their 2025/26 Enterprise National League South campaign with a dominant display, despite it finishing a nil-nil draw away at Hampton & Richmond Borough on Saturday afternoon.

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