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Work has begun to transform a former HomeSense unit in Salisbury into a new 24 hour gym.

Salisbury Football Club have today confirmed that their ownership group, Proleague Limited, has completed the transfer of Andover Town Football Club - and taken a 25-year lease their home ground Portway Stadium from Test Valley Borough Council.

Salisbury Cathedral’s popular Service for the Blessing of Pets returns on Saturday 19th September, giving thanks for all our animal companions.

There’s a weekend of activities and fun at Durrington Rec on Recreation Road from tomorrow.

Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson has written an open letter to residents across Salisbury and south Wiltshire following continued public debate about the proposed Southern Policing Hub and calls for the return of a custody suite to the city.

Officers investigating a burglary in Salisbury in which a vehicle was stolen are appealing for witnesses.

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A new health and wellbeing store, Healthspan, officially opened in Salisbury yesterday Tuesday 25 August.

Yesterday saw the Salisbury community celebrate the official opening of the new refreshment kiosk at Salisbury River Park.

Last week, South Western Ambulance Service paid a fond farewell to familiar face to colleagues and patients across the city.

Families are invited to Harnham Community Sports and Social Club on Bank Holiday Sunday for their Family Funday.

A brand-new major aviation spectacle is preparing to take to the skies, as an inaugural air show arrives at Thruxton Aerodrome on 12th-13th September 2026.

A new independent Salisbury shop is giving quality second hand items a second life – while putting money back into the pockets of local families.

Students and staff at Wyvern St Edmund's are celebrating today after receiving the school's best ever GCSE results - with many students achieving top grades across a wide range of subjects.

Salisbury City Council's Parks and Open Spaces Team has been carrying out a programme of fire risk assessments and preventative works across the city's green spaces to help reduce the risk of grass and vegetation fires during the current period of dry weather.

Due to many of members being away on holiday, Salisbury and District Chamber of Commerce have extended their 'early bird' offer for members until next week.

The population of a once-extinct bird is experiencing a boost thanks to Longleat’s increased support for the Great Bustard Group’s ground-breaking conservation work. 

A new health store will open its first high street store in Salisbury next Tuesday (25th August 2026), creating 5 local jobs and bringing a new ‘health-focused retail offering’ to the city.

Wilton Rotary's Charity Car Boot Sale returns this Bank Holiday Monday.

Wessex Water customers in Salisbury will be subject to a hosepipe ban from tonight.

Wiltshire Council is set to begin work later this month on a new pedestrian improvement scheme in Enford that will make it safer and easier for people to access local bus services and travel on foot.

Wiltshire Council is reminding residents, businesses and visitors that changes to parking charges and arrangements across the county will come into effect from 1 September.

International event rider Kirsty Chabert is inviting the local community behind the scenes at her Team Opposition eventing yard in Landford, Wiltshire, for a special Yard Open Day on Wednesday 26 August, from 11 am–3 pm.

Councillor Chris Harrison, Mayor of Wilton, has selected Salisbury Hospice’s “Sponsor a Nurse” campaign as his Mayor’s Appeal charity for this mayoral term.

As part of Salisbury City Council’s CCTV monitoring service, a dedicated team of volunteer operators monitors the city’s state-of-the-art CCTV and radio system.

Residents in and around Salisbury are reporting a strong smell of smoke this morning (14th August).

Wiltshire's Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson has called for a measured and evidence-led approach to police reform, stressing that any changes must strengthen policing's ability to serve communities, protect the vulnerable and maintain public confidence.

Audiences will have an opportunity to enjoy Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic film musical The Sound of Music on the big screen in Salisbury Cathedral on Saturday 5 September.

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) by Isobel McArthur, after Jane Austen, has proved to be one of the most successful touring productions ever and is returning yet again, including a run at Salisbury Playhouse.

A Wiltshire Police staff member has celebrated a highly successful day at the Police Sport UK (PSUK) Southern Championships Blue Lights Horse Show, taking home multiple titles while proudly representing the Force.

After a 29-year international career, Salisbury-born pro wrestler steps into the ring one last time for Ring Wrestling Stars’ "Salisbury Slamdown" on September 13th.

The leaders of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council, Dorset Council, Somerset Council and Wiltshire Council have welcomed the Government’s invitation to express an interest in establishing a Mayoral Strategic Authority for Wessex.

A trio of daredevils will take on a sky dive in memory of a grandmother and godmother who spent her life making people feel like they mattered.

Salisbury, along with the rest of the UK, is set to experience its fullest eclipse since 1999 this evening.

With the fifth heatwave of the summer coming in this week, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is again reminding people how to help reduce the risk of wildfire.

As England and Wales endure a season of scorching heatwaves, The Salvation Army in Salisbury is taking a moment to salute the unsung heroes of the community: its volunteers.

Wiltshire Council will launch the first consultation in the new Wiltshire Local Plan process next month, giving residents, businesses and stakeholders an early opportunity to help shape the future of the county, including in Salisbury on Tuesday, 8th September.

Berwick St John Country Fair is returning for 2026 in support of the Stars Appeal, Salisbury Hospital’s Charity.

Salisbury kicked off their 2026/27 campaign in emphatic fashion and ran out 5-0 victors against Hampton & Richmond thanks to a second-half hat-trick from forward Jaiden Bartolo, with Nathan Odokonyero and Josh Hedges also getting on the scoresheet.

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.