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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.

South West-based homelessness charity ALABARÉ is urging job seekers to start 2026 with a career that changes lives, as demand for ethical jobs rises.

At this time of year, the number of Domestic Abuse (DA) incidents increases dramatically.

Wiltshire Police have confirmed that 81-year-old Philip has been located safe and well.

Salisbury City Council has announced it will be funding St John Ambulance medical cover on New Year’s Eve for the fourth year in a row.

The owner and chairman of Salisbury Football Club, Ali Alhamad, visited ALABARÉ’s Somewhere Safe to Go drop-in service in the city to hear how proceeds from the club’s bar have been assisting the homeless charity’s drug and alcohol addiction programme.

The new year will see the start of an essential project to upgrade the gas network in Salisbury.

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.