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Wiltshire Council is inviting villages around the county to take part in the CPRE Wiltshire Best Kept Village Competition 2026, an annual event celebrating community pride, care for the local environment, and the people who help villages thrive.

Wiltshire Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a violent disorder and robbery during the Salisbury vs Worthing football match on January 10th.

SOUTH Western Railway (SWR) has once again received the highest possible score for safeguarding vulnerable people on its network.   

Wiltshire Police will be able to protect police officer numbers and continue modernising local policing - while saving and transforming for the future, says PCC Philip Wilkinson, after the Wiltshire Police and Crime Panel approved his 2026/27 budget.

Wiltshire Police are seeking dashcam footage or witnesses to come forward after a pedestrian was hit by a car on Devizes Road.

Salisbury-based charity ALABARÉ has supported more than 170 former military personnel facing homelessness, thanks to a generous grant from the Veterans’ Foundation.

Yesterday, Wiltshire Council Liberal Democrats reversed their budget proposals to close Household Recycling Centres in Lower Compton and Purton, and to withdraw funding for much-needed Community Transport. 

Wiltshire Council has issued a £1,000 fixed penalty notice (FPN) to a Larkhill resident after CCTV footage caught them fly-tipping on an industrial estate in Salisbury.

A top or side venting blank firer (TVBF) amnesty is taking place across England and Wales from 2 – 27 February 2026, to remove five specific models of Bruni TVBFs from circulation.

Wiltshire Council has welcomed the Government’s new Warm Homes Plan, as the local authority continues its efforts to support energy upgrades locally.

Salisbury Cathedral has announced the appointment, by the Bishop of Salisbury, of The Revd Neil Traynor as its new Canon Treasurer, a role previously held in Salisbury by the newly appointed Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally.

Salisbury City Council’s Salisbury Street Sellers markets are returning this year, bringing four days of themed family fun to the city centre!

St Nicholas Primary School in Porton received their Song for Christmas Trophy on Friday (30th January) at their celebration worship.

A well-drilled Dorking outfit put an end to Salisbury's new year unbeaten streak.

The Barber Academy is marking ten years since first opening its doors on Fisherton Street, celebrating a decade of training new and experienced barbers while operating as a fully working barbershop.

A popular Salisbury tradition will return this year with a light-hearted contest that brings together workplaces, visitors, and residents in a celebration of shared local spirit.

The Bishop of Salisbury, the Rt Revd Stephen Lake, is to commission eight volunteer chaplains to offer affirming support to LGBTQIA+ Christians and those exploring faith.

Wiltshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Wilkinson, has welcomed a renewed commitment to tackling rural crime following a tri‑county summit that brought together senior police leaders, MPs and representatives from rural organisations.

Safer and Supportive Salisbury (SaSS), the local community charity dedicated to building a safer and more supportive city, has published its Dementia Research Report 2025, an in-depth study into the experiences of people living with dementia, their carers, and dementia support providers across the Salisbury area.

Rock and Roll Man opens its UK tour at Salisbury Playhouse in February, and Salisbury Radio was invited to talk to some of the team behind the show.

Families looking for something fun and weather-proof to do this February half term are invited to Cross Keys Shopping Centre, Salisbury, where The Spitfire Café will be hosting a special Kids’ Club throughout the school holidays.

The Salisbury and Wilton Fundraising branch of the RNLI is calling on local people to give a little time to suppor their fundraising efforts.

Wiltshire Council is urging local MPs to back its call for fairer education funding, highlighting major gaps between funding for pupils in Wiltshire compared to other parts of the country.

Rock and Roll Man opens its UK tour at Salisbury Playhouse in February, and Salisbury Radio was invited to talk to some of the team behind the show.

Wiltshire's Police and Crime Commissioner has voiced concerns that wide-ranging police reform will take away the public’s voice on policing - and end up costing more money without an uplift in local policing service or crime-fighting ability.

This evening's (27th January) Wiltshire derby between Salisbury and Chippenham Town at the Ray Mac has been postponed.

As part of its creative theme for 2026, Joyful Noise, Salisbury Cathedral will be screening the 2019 documentary ‘White Riot’ by Rubika Shah on Thursday, 12th February.

Rock and Roll Man opens its UK tour at Salisbury Playhouse in February, and Salisbury Radio was invited to talk to some of the team behind the show.

Wiltshire Libraries are taking part in the National Year of Reading 2026, a UK-wide campaign designed to help more people rediscover their joy of reading and make it a natural part of everyday life.

Wiltshire Council’s latest financial update shows a significant improvement in its forecast year-end position, with the authority now forecasting a small underspend by the end of the financial year. 

Wiltshire Council has been awarded £169,000 from Active Travel England (ATE) to support local active travel initiatives that will help more people walk, wheel, and cycle for everyday journeys across the county.

More than 500 people have contacted Wiltshire Police regarding sexual abuse during military medical examinations.

Salisbury City Council has announced an eco-upgrade to the cremators at Salisbury Crematorium, marking a significant step forward in its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.

The Stars Appeal, Salisbury Hospital’s Charity, is inviting the community to lace up their walking boots and take part in this year’s Walk for Wards.

Salisbury's unbeaten start to 2026 continued with a home draw against Hampton and Richmond on Saturday afternoon (24th January).

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has this morning informed firefighters of proposals to close eight fire stations across the county.

Salisbury District Hospital will open a new Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) offering patients more appropriate and timely care for urgent health needs that are not life-threatening.

Wiltshire and Swindon Road Safety Partnership (WSRSP) has reaffirmed its commitment to Vision Zero, a bold and transformative approach to road safety that aims to eliminate all fatalities and serious injuries on our roads.

Salisbury Cathedral has appointed Alfred R J Hawkins as its new Cathedral Archaeologist.

Wiltshire Council’s housing services have delivered improved performance for tenants over the past year, while strengthening safety, compliance and governance ahead of enhanced national regulation.

ALABARÉ is helping to make a house a home for more young people at risk of homelessness, through the latest round of the More Than a Roof grant funding programme, from Centrepoint and Nationwide.

Wiltshire Council is calling on the Government to take urgent action to address a growing funding gap that threatens the delivery of new social housing and the improvement of existing homes.

Wiltshire Police are investigating a burglary at a store in Winterslow, Salisbury.

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses after an officer was shot in the leg with a suspected catapult.

Wiltshire Council’s Cabinet has today approved the Parking Plan 2026-2030 and a review of parking charges across the county, paving the way for what they call a "modern, inclusive, and financially sustainable parking service."

Salisbury Cathedral is set to host Peter Marlow: The English Cathedral, the next stage of an ambitious tour of works by the late Magnum photographer, Peter Marlow.

Wiltshire Police have surveyed 600 hospital workers as part of the Never Ok campaign, uncovering the scale of abuse faced by frontline NHS staff.

Wiltshire Council is offering free swimming to all primary and secondary school pupils who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals, starting from the Easter holidays.

A man has been charged with causing the death of a man by careless driving following a collision in Salisbury.

January can feel a bit grey and gloomy, so this year, Salisbury Hospice Charity is inviting workplaces and individuals across the area to brighten things up with something fun!

Salisbury continued their great run of form by collecting three points via a debut winner from Nathan Odokonyero against a 10-man Dagenham and Redbridge.

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.