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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.

Wiltshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Wilkinson, has urged major retailers in Salisbury to support their stores and make the most of the tools being provided to reduce retail crime in the city.

ALABARÉ has announced a new partnership with Salisbury Trust for the Homeless (STFH) from 31st March 2026, strengthening support for people experiencing homelessness in Salisbury.

The sun was shining, and spirits were high as the community came together for the inaugural 'Big Try' event in support of Salisbury Hospice Charity.

A man has appeared in court charged with three counts of making indecent images of children.

The outgoing Lady Captain of Salisbury and South Wilts Golf Club, Debbie Lewin, handed a cheque for £4273 to Rachel Fear of Beyond Dementia at the Ladies’ Section AGM

The Royal Artillery Museum has received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for its Guns on the Plain project.

A well-respected and much-loved Vet, Adam Sheridan, announced last week that he was leaving his former practice after a "difference in principle" between himself and the owner.

Salisbury succumbed to a last-second equaliser in a six-goal thriller despite scoring in the 90th minute.

The original ‘City Hall Studios’ of Spire FM on Malthouse Lane are currently being modernised by the city’s local radio station Salisbury Radio.

Wiltshire Conservatives are urging the Government to intervene after Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) confirmed proposals to close eight on-call fire stations—four of them in Wiltshire: Bradford on Avon, Mere, Ramsbury, and Wilton.

Almost a hundred people have been arrested across the South West after police forces joined together to target illegal drugs and child criminal exploitation (CCE).

The Rockbourne Early Christmas Fair has celebrated another record-breaking year after raising £68,191 for the Stars Appeal, Salisbury Hospital’s Charity.

Two prolific Salisbury shoplifters have been jailed following a collaboration between the police, Salisbury BID, and CCTV.

A new interactive experience is coming to Longleat this Easter as Tiny Titans opens to guests.

Wiltshire Creative, alongside a wide range of local artists, is launching an expanded programme of creative opportunities for all ages at Salisbury Arts Centre.

A former smoker is supporting Smokefree Wiltshire in urging people to make a quit attempt for No Smoking Day (Wednesday 11 March).

A Southampton resident has been issued with a £1,000 fixed penalty notice (FPN) after two black bags of household waste were found fly-tipped on a country lane in Burcombe, near Salisbury.

Holy Week and Easter are an incredibly busy period for Salisbury Cathedral, with services and events in the run-up to Easter Sunday.

Following a record-breaking half-term week, enthralling visitors with what life was like during the 1940s, the Army Flying Museum at Middle Wallop in Hampshire was dealt a devastating blow, losing all power on the evening of 19th Feb and keeping its doors firmly closed for three weeks.

Salisbury suffered defeat in a close encounter with playoff-chasing Torquay United away from home after two second-half goals sealed their fate.

Wiltshire Council is launching Inclusive Wiltshire this spring, a new approach to providing accessible activities and experiences for children and young people with additional needs and Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).

Three leaders at Amesbury Scout Group have been recognised for their 'outstanding service' by the Scouting Association.

After a crucial win against a struggling Eastbourne Borough side, Salisbury set their sights on another club in need of a result in Torquay United.

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A “coward” has been jailed after kicking a homeless victim in the head unprovoked while she was lying defenceless on the floor.

A brand-new community market will launch at Wilton Village this weekend, bringing a vibrant mix of local traders, artisan goods, food, and live entertainment to the area.

Salisbury-based motorsport star John Bennett kicked off a new season of FIA Formula 2 Championship competition this weekend (6-8th March), enjoying his first race action with Trident Motorsport alongside the Formula 1 season opener in Melbourne, Australia.

The A303 in Wiltshire has fully reopened after an earlier fuel spillage from a broken-down vehicle closed the road to traffic in both directions.

The Guildhall Wedding Fair returns to Salisbury’s Guildhall on Sunday, 19th April 2026, from 11 am to 3 pm.

Salisbury scored twice in ten minutes to see off relegation-threatened Eastbourne and go ten points clear of the drop zone.

Salisbury Radio has teamed up with the legendary Cafe Mambo to give away prizes to celebrate their Easter Sunday Classics event at City Hall next month.

A man who broke into a Salisbury home and attacked his victim whilst he slept has been jailed.

Four people were arrested, and dozens of vehicle offences were identified in a joint Roads Policing, DVSA, and Immigration operation yesterday (5th March) on our roads.

Wiltshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Wilkinson, has reaffirmed his commitment to partnership working and strengthened cross‑border collaboration as Operation Ragwort continues to bring together forces from across the South West to tackle rural crime.

A High Court judge has ordered Wiltshire Council to pay the defendant's legal fees after dismissing their application for planning statutory review.

A man is due in court following a collision in Woodfalls.

The Environment Agency has launched two new websites about flood issues in Wiltshire, Dorset, and Somerset.

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Wiltshire Council is launching a consultation on proposed changes to non-statutory post-16 transport for young people with SEND who have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and is encouraging everyone to have their say.

A fascinating talk, telling the incredible story of the iconic Spitfire aircraft and its links to Salisbury, has raised over £6,000 for homeless veterans' charity, ALABARÉ.

Wiltshire Council is urging residents to be cautious when approached about waste removal, after a resident was issued with a £600 fixed penalty notice (FPN).

Wiltshire residents are being encouraged to recycle their broken and unwanted pool accessories - such as goggles, armbands and floats - through an innovative scheme operating at swimming pools across the county.

British motorsport rising star John Bennett enters a new FIA Formula 2 Championship season full of optimism, with front-running speed throughout official testing pointing towards an exciting 2026 ahead for the Trident Motorsport driver.

Salisbury-based homelessness charity, ALABARÉ, marks its 35th anniversary in 2026, and it’s paying tribute to the contribution of the organisation’s founders.

Wiltshire Creative has announced an inspiring and varied programme as part of Salisbury International Arts Festival that organisers say will burst out onto the streets of Salisbury.

The Salisbury Live Rising, ‘Next Gen’ will be showcasing the future of music in Salisbury Market Square on Thursday, April 9th.

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.