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The Stars Appeal, Salisbury District Hospital’s Charity, and cultural charity Wiltshire Creative, teamed up to bring some festive joy to patients with a special visit from the colourful characters of this year’s Salisbury Playhouse pantomime.

Wiltshire Council has worked with the local Bemerton Heath community and partners to design and successfully obtain funding to rebuild the Gainsborough Close Multi-Use-Games-Area (MUGA) – with the first phase of the project being completed this week.

Salisbury Women’s Refuge, a vital lifeline for women and children escaping domestic abuse, is under immediate threat of closure following a severe lack of funding.

Bradbury House, located near Old Sarum, a Wiltshire Council-run care home providing short breaks for adults with physical and learning disabilities, has been praised for creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where people can thrive.

Laverstock and Ford Parish Councillors have warmly welcomed the announcement that Wiltshire Police will establish a new Southern Police Hub on land adjacent to the Avon Bourne Care Home, bringing a major investment in local policing and community safety to the area.

Wiltshire residents will enjoy safer and more accessible walking, wheeling, and cycling routes thanks to more than £3.1m in government funding.

Salisbury has been crowned the cheapest city for a night out this New Year's Eve, with an expected cost of £73.63 per person.

Aflie Miller has handed a life sentence at Winchester Crown Court today (17th December) for the murder of Darren Hughes.

National Highways is investing £23m to upgrade the A36 through Salisbury over the next six years, including resurfacing and upgrading traffic lights.

A group of veterans at risk of homelessness, who have been supported by ALABARÉ, have successfully moved into new homes they’ve helped to build - just in time for Christmas.

A man has been found guilty of murder after stabbing a man multiple times in a violent assault in Longhedge, Salisbury.

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) and Wiltshire Police are continuing their commitment to tackling retail crime and antisocial behaviour in Salisbury as part of the ongoing Winter of Action campaign.

Taxi marshals have been deployed in Salisbury over the festive period to help people get home safely and support the nighttime economy in the city.

Wiltshire residents are being reminded that there is just over a month remaining to apply for primary school places for children starting school in September 2026.

Wiltshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson has announced a major step forward in delivering a new policing facility for south Wiltshire with the purchase of six acres of land at Old Sarum, near Salisbury.

Smokefree Wiltshire has welcomed figures showing a decline in smoking rates in Wiltshire to their lowest levels since records began. The Annual Population Survey from the Office for National Statistics put smoking rates at 8.4% a drop from 10.6% in 2023.

Wiltshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Wilkinson, has joined Wiltshire Police in urging residents to think carefully before purchasing e-scooters this festive season, highlighting the risks associated with illegal models.

As Christmas Day draws near, Salisbury Cathedral offers a range of special services to celebrate the season.

A Salisbury man has pleaded guilty to multiple offences following a 47-mile pursuit earlier this week.

A glittering awards ceremony at the Grand Hotel in Brighton on Tuesday evening saw the Army Flying Museum at Middle Wallop in Hampshire scoop the silver award for Tourism Event of the Year for Wallop Wheels and Wings, at the Beautiful South Awards organised by Tourism South East.

Wiltshire Council is seeking to introduce changes to its council tax arrangements, which would see a 100% premium charged for second homes and an increase to the maximum the premium charged for long-term empty homes.

Wiltshire Police continues to carry out regular Project Vigilant deployments, which consist of intelligence-led patrols of hotspot locations to identify potential sexual predators and prevent sexual violence against women and girls (VAWG) across the county.

Wiltshire Council's cabinet has agreed to look at changing to three-weekly black bin collection as part of a drive to cut costs and improve the sustainability of waste and recycling services, as part of a range of changes.

Santa and his elves are making Christmas special for everyone at Longleat this year after being taught Makaton to support communication.

A Salisbury man is currently in custody following a 47-mile pursuit last night (9th December).

Wiltshire Council’s Cabinet has approved the next steps for investment to upgrade bus shelters and associated infrastructure across the county.

Gracie Barra Salisbury welcomed a lively group from the Downton 1st Scouts Cub Pack this week for a special introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and practical self-defence skills.

Wiltshire Police have issued a warning after reports of a small team of driveway and patio cleaners engaging in cold-calling activities locally.

Wiltshire Council’s annual Disability Sport Takeover proved a resounding success, with more than 100 people joining in a day of inclusive activities.

Salisbury Radio is helping raise money for the city’s homelessness charity, Alabaré – but you get the presents.

Wiltshire Police has launched a Winter of Action as part of the Home Office’s Safer Streets initiative.

The ever-popular Santa Sleigh Run is returning for 2025, covering the same areas as it did last year.

Wiltshire Creative's Pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, is another festive delight full of sparkling performances and fun for all the family.

Businesses in Salisbury are finding that their customers are increasingly expecting them to offer credit and finance options for their products and services.

Local community group Sounds Better CIC performed at St Thomas’s Church’s annual Christmas Tree Festival on Tuesday, 2nd December.

Bemerton Heath residents can now enjoy an excellent new pump track in Salisbury – a project made possible thanks to residents’ passion and commitment to improving local spaces.

South Wilts Grammar School has been named State Secondary School of the Year for the South West by The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026.

A new partnership to improve access to Longleat for those with disabilities has been announced today by the Wiltshire estate.

A Statement has been issued by Wiltshire Police Chief Constable Catherine Roper following the publication of the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry report:

The public inquiry into the Novichok poisonings and the death of Dawn Sturgess has been sharing its findings today (4th December).

Wiltshire Council has announced the launch of Digital Wiltshire, a new online portal designed to keep residents and businesses informed about the progress of gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure being upgraded across the county.

Christmas dinner, wrapping presents, decorating your home – there’s a lot to think about this Christmas. But one thing Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service and the national Fire Kills campaign are urging Dorset & Wiltshire residents to put at the top of their Christmas lists this year is fire safety.

A man who stalked a woman and repeatedly found ways to contact her despite a police warning has been sentenced.

At its meeting on 9th December, Wiltshire Council’s Cabinet will consider whether to approve a contract for a government-funded project to improve bus shelters and bus stop infrastructure throughout the county.

A man who used various social media platforms to stalk his victim has been jailed.

A man has been given a driving disqualification just three weeks after passing his test.

A village social group founded to combat loneliness in the wake of the COVID pandemic has raised £5,000 for Salisbury Trust for the Homeless.

A Salisbury man has been given a driving disqualification after he was caught under the influence of drugs.

On Monday many excited people will be opening the first of their advent calendar doors and Salisbury Radio is no different.

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.