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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 have the difficult task of catching their breath after a nine-goal thriller at the Mac saw the Whites snatch three points against top of the league Worthing at the death ahead of a trip to the capital to face Dagenham & Redbridge.

Wiltshire Council has launched a new mental health and wellbeing video to coincide with Blue Monday - 19th January 2026.

The previously secret story of Salisbury’s connection with the iconic Spitfire aircraft is being shared in a special event next month, all in aid of homelessness charity ALABARÉ.

The former leader of Wiltshire Council, Cllr Richard Clewer, has slammed the Liberal Democrat administration's proposed changes to parking charges in Salisbury and Wiltshire.

During Evensong on Tuesday, 13th January, The Revd Canon Dr Kenneth Padley was installed as the new Canon Chancellor at Salisbury Cathedral by the Bishop of Salisbury, The Rt Revd. Stephen Lake.

We are being invited to join Salisbury City Council at Salisbury’s Charter Sunday, taking place on Sunday, 8th February 2026.

The play area at Pinewood Way, in Bemerton Heath, Salisbury, has officially opened following works to improve its accessibility.

A total of 120 people were arrested for drink or drug driving offences in Wiltshire during December 2025, a 35% increase on December 2024.

ALABARÉ’s BIG Sleep at Salisbury Cathedral is back, and the city-based charity is asking the community to join them on Friday, 13th March 2026.

Wiltshire Council and idverde are calling on residents, schools, and community groups to get involved in the Great British Spring Clean, a national campaign to help keep Wiltshire clean and green, running from 13 to 29 March 2026.

The Stars Appeal’s Christmas Raffle raised over £20,000 to support projects helping patients, their families and staff at Salisbury Hospital.

Salisbury City Council approved the proposed budget from the Liberal Democrat administration at a full council meeting yesterday evening (12th January).

Wiltshire Council has been recognised by the Department for Transport (DfT) for effectively fixing potholes and investing in preventative road maintenance.

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity has released its mission statistics for 2025, highlighting the vital role it continues to play in delivering critical care across the region.

The annual Christmas Tree Collection, which took place from 9th to 11th January, saw an outstanding upturn in tree registrations.

Wiltshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has urged residents to back a rise in the police precept to protect policing services, warning that without it the level of policing service and hard-won improvements could be at risk.

Josh Hedges ensured all three points stayed in Wiltshire, scoring the odd goal in a nine-goal thriller at the Ray Mac against top of the table Worthing.

Following on from their successful Autumn season, the Army Flying Museum at Middle Wallop hopes to continue bringing new audiences through its doors with another fabulous series of daytime and evening talks.

Salisbury Hospice Charity is set to host The Big Try on Saturday, 14th March at Salisbury City Hall.

Salisbury City Council has launched a consultation survey to hear your views on its new Cemetery Regulations.

A disqualified driver was arrested in Larkhill last night on suspicion of multiple offences.

Salisbury City Council has announced that the underground public toilets on Salisbury Market Place will partially reopen on select days.

Salisbury Cathedral’s PipeUp Scheme is holding a free open day on Saturday 14th February for young organists and keyboard players aged 8 to 19 years.

Wiltshire Council is calling on residents to make 2026 the year they change a child’s life by becoming a foster carer.

The Traitors star Leanne Quigley is urging people to kick-start the New Year by signing up to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Salisbury. 

Salisbury FC have confirmed that Owen Dore has left the club for an undisclosed fee.

Homelessness charity ALABARÉ is pleased to partner with the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) to continue its award-winning Boots on the Ground well-being programme.

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.