Local News

Wiltshire Police are investigating the theft of 40 lambs from fields in Berwick St John and are appealing for public information.

Wiltshire Gambling Harms Awareness Week will launch this October with a series of activities focused on increasing the understanding of support available and helping people recognise when gambling may be impacting an individual or family.

On Saturday 19th September, the streets of Salisbury shone with sparkles and celebration as hundreds of walkers gathered at Five Rivers Leisure Centre for Salisbury Hospice Charity’s annual Midnight Walk – raising over £25,000 to support local people and their families.

A new study reveals that Salisbury Cathedral is the most Instagrammable filming location in The Gentlemen.

Salisbury City Council is inviting people with a connection to Salisbury to share their stories for a special book, The People’s Story, to mark Salisbury’s 800th anniversary.

Photos from the rehearsal room reveal a first look at Up Down Big Man, a Myrtle Theatre Company and Wiltshire Creative production in association with The Wardrobe Ensemble, with in kind support from Bristol Old Vic.

Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson is urging residents across Wiltshire and Swindon to report information that could help tackle organised crime and protect vulnerable people from exploitation.

Regional campaign launches with 100 days to go until the UK's first smoke-free generation reaches adulthood.

Wiltshire's parks and pathways are set to get a colourful makeover thanks to the winners of Wiltshire Council's Leave Only Pawprints competition. 

Be a Chorister for a Day on Saturday, 3 October, invites boys and girls in Years 2 to 4 to sing alongside the current Salisbury Cathedral choristers.

Wiltshire Police has launched an internal campaign to improve understanding of when jokes and so-called 'banter' cross the line into sexual misconduct in the workplace.

Entrain Space has officially revealed details of extensive plans to overhaul and redevelop its purpose-built facility for veterans, located at the former Erskine Barracks in Wilton near Salisbury.

Scrace + Architects and See Space Differently CIC are creating a new studio and workspace where art, architecture and community can come together.

Wiltshire Creative has announced the full cast of this year’s pantomime Beauty and the Beast, written by Plested, Brown and Wilsher.

Salisbury FC has announced that its first-team players and staff will head to Kuwait for an in-season friendly.

A mother and son from Bulford have been sentenced to a combined total of seven years in prison for drug-related offences.

Salisbury City Council has launched its budget consultation survey to hear your views and priorities before the budget is decided for the 2027/28 year.

Salisbury Cathedral held its annual pet-blessing service on Saturday (19th September), welcoming all sorts of pets.

Salisbury will face a home tie in the next round of the FA Cup as they play Dulwich Hamlet in the third qualifying round.

Final preparations are underway for the Grand Fire Ride, an epic 760km+ cycling challenge that will take in all 50 fire stations across Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS).

A teenager is in a life-threatening condition in hospital following a collision involving a motorcycle and a van in Landford.

Salisbury FC progress into the next round of the FA Cup after breezing past Taunton Town courtesy of a first-half Bartolo brace, a Josh Hedges curler and Mo Dabre's first goal for the club.

Salisbury Charter Fair will return this October, bringing rides, entertainment, food and traditional fairground fun to the city centre for visitors of all ages.

New bedspaces have been delivered for soldiers and officers at Trenchard Lines, Upavon, providing modern, sustainable living accommodation for Army personnel.

Salisbury Hospital’s Stars Appeal is celebrating another record-breaking total raised at Walk for Wards.

Police in Salisbury are appealing for witnesses following an assault on a 17-year-old boy.

A man has pleaded not guilty to multiple offences following a serious collision on the A36 at Knook last year in which three people died.

Salisbury Foodbank is calling on the community to support people facing hardship as need remains persistently high.

The World Premiere of the stage adaptation of Shirley Jackson's novel, The Haunting of Hill House, is currently playing at Salisbury Playhouse, and it is brilliant!

Volunteer hours at Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity have risen by 31% year on year from January to September, as the Charity calls for more people across Wiltshire and Bath to join its growing volunteer team.

Two Salisbury residents and two Amesbury residents have been issued fixed penalty notices (FPNs) totalling £4,000 by Wiltshire Council after household and garden waste was illegally dumped in the Stonehenge area.

Salisbury made the 380-mile round trip from Truro with all three points after a sliding Josh Hedges finish put the Whites into an early lead.

The Salvation Army in Fordingbridge has issued an urgent appeal for volunteers to help prevent its vital weekly youth sessions from being scaled back.

Salisbury Rugby Club are hosting an Oktoberfest event next month.

Following increased demand from residents living in the ‘far south’ of Wiltshire and around the New Forest, Salisbury Radio officially switches on its third digital transmitter.

An unplanned power cut has left properties in Salisbury and Harnham without power this afternoon.

Teachers and pupils at Wyvern St Edumund's Secondary School in Laverstock are celebrating after recording record-breaking GCSE results and a range of successful activities.

Salisbury Cathedral is celebrating the launch of a new community partnership, working with Wyvern St Edmunds School and Young Swindon and Wiltshire, to help support vulnerable children in Salisbury.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service held its annual awards ceremony on Saturday, 12 September, in Salisbury.

Salisbury and Ebbsfleet United share the spoils after the Whites earn a deserved point in Kent after a first-half Robbie Gallagher goal.

John Bennett faced a challenging weekend as the FIA Formula 2 Championship visited the brand-new street circuit in Madrid for the first time (12/13 September).

Wiltshire Police has launched Operation Close Pass to help protect horse riders on Wiltshire's roads, raising awareness among motorists about safe passing distances and encouraging safer driving in rural areas.

Tonight, Salisbury Radio hosted the gala for the Local Hero Awards, held at The Stones Hotel, and gave thanks to the local businesses that came together to make the event happen.

Salisbury City Council (SCC) demonstrate a commitment to maintaining and expanding the city’s tree canopy, with many replacement and additional trees planted each year in line with the Council’s tree policy.

More than 250,000 passenger journeys have now been completed on Wiltshire Connect since the on-demand bus service launched in August 2023, marking a significant milestone in its growth across the county.

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a significant quantity of cash was stolen from inside a store in Salisbury on Wednesday (09/09).

On 22 October, the 'Salisbury Glow Ride' is taking to the streets. Glow rides are a colourful celebration of cycling that highlight the need for safer streets and better cycle routes - this event is supported by the cycling campaign charity Cycling UK.

Jake Ludlow, from Ludlow Construction and Ludlow Properties, has always held a real passion for the historic buildings of Salisbury and the importance of preserving their character for future generations. So, when the opportunity to purchase a Blue Boar Row building arose, he couldn’t let it pass him by.

Salisbury Radio are sponsoring the inaugural Salisbury FC Schools Penalty Challenge, inviting local schools to send a team of Year 5/6 students to take penalties out on the pitch during half-time at home games against another school.

Wiltshire Council say more children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) could benefit from earlier support, improved inclusion and greater access to local provision under their new SEND Reform Plan.

Old Sarum & Longhedge Community Pantry is an award-winning food waste project, run by community volunteers, that supports over 400 households. Having recently posted a notice on Facebook asking for donations via an Amazon Wishlist, they were overwhelmed with support and received over 1000 donations from the community.

On 8 September Mr Chris and Mrs Elieen Kirkup will celebrate 75 years of marriage having lived a life full of love, service, adventure, and community spirit.

Wiltshire Council has provided its first formal financial update of the year - it is continuing to deliver key services while responding to the significant financial challenges facing local authorities across the country. 

Wiltshire Council has appointed two Member Champions to drive forward work to end Violence Against Women and Girls. 

Officers from Wiltshire Police seized an illegal e-bike while on patrol in Wilton, finding it had an overpowered power unit.

Wiltshire Council is encouraging parents and carers to park safely, legally, and considerately outside schools after an increase in resident concerns and complaints about parking behaviour during school drop-off and pick-up times.

Young people in Wiltshire will benefit from more opportunities, activities, and support as part of a new investment in youth work by Wiltshire Council.

Salisbury triumphed as 5-1 winners over Slough Town thanks to a hat-trick from Nathan Odokonyero, goals from Caine Bradbury and Jaiden Bartolo, and a penalty save from Will Henry as the cherry on top.

Wiltshire Creative has announced its Spring 2027 theatre season, bringing humour, heart and high drama to Salisbury Playhouse and Salisbury Arts Centre.

Wiltshire Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner have said the findings of HMICFRS' latest State of Policing report reinforce the importance of maintaining a strong focus on investigations, victim care, safeguarding and public confidence.

Salisbury Cathedral will premiere a brand-new light show from Luxmuralis this November, when Sarum Lights: Great Journeys runs from Tuesday 3 to Saturday 7 November.

From Highland cattle and heavy horses to MasterChef cookery, live music, vintage vehicles, steam engines, BMX displays and hobby horse competitions, there really is something for everyone at this year’s Romsey Show.

Men Matters, a free event, returns to showcase the groups, activities and advice available to men across Salisbury

Landmarc Support Services hosted a dedicated Veterans Careers Day designed to help former Armed Forces personnel successfully transition into civilian employment, bridging the cultural gap between military and civilian roles.

Wiltshire Council is encouraging more people to consider fostering children with additional needs, as it looks to recruit carers who can provide loving, stable homes for some of the county's most vulnerable young people.

Opening on Tuesday 8 September 2026 for bookings from Monday 14 September, Wiltshire Council is introducing a trial booking system at six Household Recycling Centres (HRCs). It will apply to the following HRCs: Devizes, Lower Compton, Melksham, Purton, Salisbury and Stanton St Quintin.

Pod & Pip, recently crowned Muddy Stilettos Wiltshire’s Best Fashion & Interiors Shop, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this September.

The organisers of the inaugural Hampshire Air Festival at Thruxton this weekend are taking steps to be put into Administration.

On Friday 2nd October at 7:30pm, The Fulltone Symphony Orchestra’s Rodgers & Hammerstein concert will take place at Salisbury Cathedral. The orchestral concert features a choir and soloists performing beloved musical theatre classics.

The draw has been made for the second qualifying round of the FA Cup, with Salisbury, along with other step 2 clubs, entering the competition.

British racing star John Bennett produced his best FIA Formula 2 Championship weekend to date at Monza, charging to a sensational second podium finish of the 2026 campaign before fighting through from tenth on the grid to fourth in race two.

Salisbury took a point home after Robbie Gallagher's opener in Essex, but felt they could have taken all three after a late onslaught on the Chelmsford net.

Salisbury City Council is inviting the Salisbury community to attend public briefings and learn more about its 2027 events and projects that will mark the 800th anniversary of Salisbury receiving its Royal Charter.

Wessex Water give thanks to all their water supply customers following the introduction of their first hosepipe ban in 50 years in August.

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.