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Wiltshire has been selected as a core pilot area in a new government initiative to improve support for domestic abuse victims.

Salisbury FC left it late to take all three points in their 2-1 win against Horsham FC at the Ray Mac.

Wiltshire Council is inviting residents to find out more about plans for Salisbury’s transport future.

Wiltshire Police says a driver linked to a serious collision in Collingbourne Ducis has now been identified.

Sarah Troughton has appointed six new Deputy Lieutenants to serve the county.

Rising aviation fuel prices have placed added pressure on the lifesaving service provided by Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance.

A man who robbed a vulnerable man in Salisbury city centre has been jailed.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on the A346.

Salisbury’s local radio station has returned to its spiritual home.  Salisbury Radio began broadcasting from the former studio location of Spire FM today at 5pm.

Longleat is celebrating the arrival of a critically endangered vulture chick.

Salisbury City Council is inviting residents to attend its Annual Parish Meeting.

Salisbury Cathedral is set to host a special Easter concert celebrating the music of Johann Sebastian Bach.

Salisbury City Council has announced details of this year’s Mayor Making celebrations.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision on the A338 Tidworth Road near Collingbourne Ducis.

Salisbury City Council has reported an increase in vandalism at public toilets across the city.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the theft of a vehicle in Old Sarum.

Wiltshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed a refreshed plan to tackle anti-social behaviour across the county.

The RNLI Mayday Appeal is returning to Salisbury on Saturday, 25th May.

Salisbury BID has launched a new online training platform for local businesses.

A campaign has been launched in Salisbury to raise awareness about the dangers of tampering with emergency cords in accessible toilets.

Liam McConnell has guided his Laverstock and Ford side to the Wessex Premier League playoffs for the first time in the club's history.

Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault on a teenager in Ludgershall.

Salisbury Playhouse has been awarded £3 million to support a major transformation of the venue.

Residents in Salisbury are being invited to take part in the city’s annual parish meeting later this month.

Salisbury District Hospital is set to benefit from new NHS measures aimed at reducing pressure on emergency departments.

A vehicle has been seized in Salisbury after accumulating hundreds of unpaid parking penalties.

Local communities have come together to support this year’s Great British Spring Clean.

The Fox and Goose pub in Coombe Bissett, near Salisbury, has been named Rural Pub of the Year by the Salisbury and South Wiltshire branch of CAMRA.

Firefighters have tackled a blaze at a thatched house in a Wiltshire village.

Residents in Salisbury and across Wiltshire facing financial difficulties are being urged to seek help through a new government support scheme.

A driver has been sentenced after a popular milkman was killed in a collision in Salisbury.

Salisbury Reds has opened applications for its April 2026 Community Fund.

Bemerton is set to benefit from up to £20 million investment as part of the Government’s Pride in Place programme, an initiative designed to put power directly into the hands of local people so they can shape the future of their neighbourhoods.

Friends of Salisbury Shopmobility charity has recently purchased brand-new mobility equipment for Salisbury Shopmobility.

Salisbury suffered another narrow defeat on the road as they threatened to come back twice, but it wasn’t enough to pick up an all-important point in their fight for safety.

Plans have been submitted to expand a Premier Inn hotel in Salisbury.

Salisbury Rugby Club has launched a recruitment drive to attract new players ahead of the 2026/27 season.

A driver has been disqualified after crashing his car while over the alcohol limit in Salisbury.

Fire crews in Dorset and Wiltshire responded to several incidents involving electric bikes and scooters last year.

Christians across the Diocese of Salisbury gathered for early morning services to mark Easter.

A Tidworth resident has been fined after illegally dumping household waste in the Stonehenge area.

A pub has been named Cider Pub of the Year for the fourth year running.

Fire crews tackled a large blaze at an industrial unit in Fordingbridge on Sunday night.

Health services are preparing for disruption as resident doctor industrial action begins this morning.

On Sunday 26 April, Salisbury Market Place and Guildhall Square will come to life with family-friendly activities, stalls, performances and workshops from 10am to 4pm.

There is a host of events happening in Salisbury Market Place over the coming month, including Salisbury Sings - a Mass Karaoke Event.

On Friday, 24th April, Salisbury Radio is inviting people to come together at Salisbury Sings.

A group of 29 adventurous fundraisers are training for an unforgettable trek through the foothills of the Indian Himalayas in support of the Stars Appeal, Salisbury Hospital’s Charity.

Residents, businesses, and local organisations are being invited to attend a public drop-in event to find out more about Wiltshire Council’s Salisbury Transport Strategy and the proposals being developed to shape the future of travel in the city.

Over the Easter weekend, Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April, engineers will be replacing the stretch of track on the West of England Line that runs through Seaton Junction, to the west of Axminster.

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses and information after three pregnant sheep were killed, believed to be by a dog, in Upper Chute this morning (1st April).

Wiltshire’s new High Sheriff was sworn in on Friday, 27th March, in a ceremony which dates back to Saxon times.

From today (1st April), NHS community health services delivered across the region will operate as Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Community Health, as part of a major enhancement to services aimed at reducing hospital admissions and giving people faster, more joined-up support closer to home.

Congratulations to Melissa Diment of Salisbury who has won our Cafe Mambo Easter Sunday Classics competition.

A 32-year-old man has been jailed after admitting a string of offences of criminal damage, which left his victim and her family living in fear.

Rachel and Stuart Fay from West Grimstead, Salisbury, and fifteen other friends of the family have joined together as a team, “Gems Shining Lights” once again to take part in the Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge on the 16th May 2026.

Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood has loaned a one-tonne bronze sculpture to Longleat in Wiltshire, adding another historic chapter to the estate’s illustrious heritage.

Police in Amesbury have removed an individual from a property in Amesbury following reports from a member of the public.

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.