Local News

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.

Faulty monitoring and inconsistent maintenance at Wessex Water sites have been flagged for fixing by the Environment Agency.  

It has been announced that there will be a closure of the High Street Gate into the Cathedral Close to vehicles next week on Wednesday, 8th, Thursday, 9th and Friday, 10th April.

Residents and businesses across Wiltshire are being encouraged to come together and take advantage of the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme, a government-funded initiative helping communities secure access to faster, more reliable Full Fibre broadband.

The Swan at Enford, Wiltshire, will reopen on Thursday, 2nd April, thanks to major new shareholders who have pitched in to ensure that the only pub in the village will remain a vital community asset.

Netheravon Working Men's Club, which was founded more than a century ago and remains at the heart of community life in the village north of Amesbury, has been chosen as the local Club of the Year by the Salisbury & South Wiltshire Branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

Salisbury beat Dover to win back-to-back home games and go eleven points clear of the relegation zone through two first half goals.

Wiltshire Council will open a statutory consultation next month on proposed changes to parking charges across the county.

Salisbury will be drenched in the Ibiza spirit on Easter Sunday as Cafe Mambo lands at City Hall for a spectacular Easter Sunday celebration!

A Salisbury mum whose son was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder is taking part in a sponsored walk to thank Salisbury District Hospital and the Stars Appeal for going “above and beyond” to care for him.

An EGG-cellent packed programme of school holiday fun lies in store at the Army Flying Museum at Middle Wallop in Hampshire this Easter.

Chicktales, on Silver Street in Salisbury, has 'reimagined' their menu and says that theirs is 'no ordinary fried chicken'.

Following rave reviews and sold-out performances across the UK in 2025, the first-ever UK and international tour of The Talented Mr Ripley will conclude at Salisbury Playhouse, ahead of its West End run.

Solstice Sounds returns at Holders Field on Friday, 19th June, with an exciting line-up of music and entertainment to celebrate the Solstice weekend.

Families are being invited to help shape the future of support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Wiltshire as the county responds to government proposals due to be rolled out in the future.

People in the Square, a new event by Salisbury Transition City, the organisers of People in the Park and other community groups, that aims to lift spirits with fantastic entertainment, nature talks and advice to cut energy and food bills taking place on Easter Bank Holiday Monday (April 6th) in the heart of the city.

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust has announced that, with the support of the Salisbury Hospice Charity, the Salisbury Specialist Palliative Care service has been secured for the next five years.

Ex-forces personnel will soon be able to visit the UK’s first-ever network of government-backed veteran support centres and gain easier access to local services across health, housing, employment, and more, including at ALABARÉ's Riverside Sanctuary in Salisbury.

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a sexual assault in Salisbury on Sunday (22nd March).

More speakers have been added to the line-up for this year's Chalke History Festival, with Alan Titchmarsh and Mary Berry joining a host of other stars.

ALABARÉ has been awarded a £200,000 grant from Greenwich Hospital to continue its work in breaking the cycle of homelessness for Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and Royal Fleet Auxiliary veterans.

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A one-off charity screening of an inspiring film featuring three Stars Appeal trekkers is being held in Salisbury this April.

Members of the Salisbury music community came together on Saturday for their ‘office party’ to celebrate the diverse and incredible musical talent in the City.

Wiltshire Council is making preparations to deliver the Government’s new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) locally – a major three‑year national programme designed to support low‑income households facing financial challenges.

The Duke of York has been chosen as the local 2026 Pub of the Year by the Salisbury & South Wilts branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

Bradbeers Department Store in Salisbury has launched a new 'kidswear' department, offering clothing from newborn through to teenage years, alongside a selection of maternity wear.

Salisbury picked up a crucial three points in their quest for survival with a routine victory over Enfield Town.

Wiltshire Council is asking residents to share their experiences to help shape future waste and recycling services.

Wiltshire Police are warning that as the weather gets warmer, fraudsters may be active in your area.

Wiltshire Council’s leisure centres have been awarded ukactive’s “Active Standard”, a nationally recognised quality mark that highlights excellence in safety, inclusivity and operational standards across the physical activity sector.

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity has celebrated the success of its third Thankathon, reaching a record-breaking 1,759 supporters in a single day.

Wiltshire Council has successfully prosecuted a former pub operator whose persistent and serious food hygiene failures have resulted in a court-ordered ban preventing him from managing any food business.  

It has been announced that comedy will return to Salisbury's Guildhall this April, with three fantastic comedians performing.

Pupils and staff at St Joseph’s Catholic School took part in their very own Little BIG Sleep, a school-based version of ALABARÉ’s well‑known event.

Ofsted has confirmed a turnaround at Amesbury Primary School following an inspection in January that took the school out of special measures.

Salisbury Reds are hosting an event in Salisbury Market Place this Friday to celebrate the launch of 30 brand new electric buses.

Wiltshire Council has formally responded to the Planning Inspectors following their 27th February letter about the Wiltshire Local Plan Examination.

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.