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Wiltshire Police is increasing activity in the night-time economy as part of a national week of action to tackle spiking.

Thousands of visitors flocked to Berwick St John Country Fayre for a packed weekend of fun activities in aid of the Stars Appeal, Salisbury Hospital’s Charity.

On Saturday, October 12th, Salisbury Cathedral returns with the fun and free event Be a Chorister for a Day.

After the success of its open day over the last two years, Salisbury Fire Station is opening its doors to the local community again this weekend.

Salisbury Cathedral was filled with the sound of music and barking as more than 200 people attended a service for pets on Saturday with dogs, cats and even a tortoise or two.

Rafa Ramos has left Salisbury FC after finding the chance to play limited.

Salisbury have found out their next opponents in the FA Cup; they will face Bath City at the Ray Mac in the third qualifying round.

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Gareth Machin explains why it's important for Wiltshire Creative's pantomime to be fresh, original and aimed at a Salisbury audience in the second part of our look at this year's show.

Lynne Blackwood has left her role as a Salisbury City Councillor, potentially triggering a by-election for her seat.

Five runners taking on a marathon running challenge around England visited Salisbury on day two of their challenge yesterday (Sunday, September 15th).

The Shipton Needs A Pub (SNAP) Campaign saw tremendous community backing at its village update meeting on Wednesday, 11th September 2024, with more than 80 residents gathering at the Shipton Bellinger Sports & Social Club.

Salisbury progressed to the third qualifying round of this season's FA Cup with a comprehensive victory away at AFC Stoneham.

With energy prices continuing to be unpredictable Wiltshire Council is encouraging eligible residents to apply for a retrofit scheme by 27th September, which will help households improve the energy efficiency of their homes.

On Saturday 5th October Salisbury Cathedral will welcome families to explore our Earth and the planets and stars in a fun-filled activity day.

Salisbury FC have announced that they have agreed to extend the loan of goalkeeper David Aziaya.

Wiltshire Police are looking for a man following an assault in the King's Head Wetherspoons pub in Salisbury.

Wiltshire Council are warning us to be aware of parking scams that are being received by text message.

Salisbury's FA Cup campaign gets underway this weekend with a trip to Hampshire to face Wessex Premier League side AFC Stoneham.

Police in Amesbury are dealing with an incident where three young men threatened a victim with a knife and demanded jewellery.

Wiltshire Council, in partnership with local bus operators, is launching the improved Activ8 bus service during September, which is Catch the Bus Month.

A three-year refurbishment of Great Western Railway’s regional and suburban train fleet has been completed – providing an improved journey experience for customers.

Birdsong is currently in the middle of its run at Salisbury Playhouse and delivers all the emotions you'd expect from a love story set in and around the First World War.

Action Fraud is warning savers to stay vigilant and protect their pensions and investments from fraudsters trying to trick people out of their lifetime savings, as new data reveals £157,611 lost to pension fraud in Wiltshire last year.

The Stonehenge Chamber of Trade, supported by Amesbury Town Council, has announced a spectacular Fireworks & Laser Show planned for Saturday 2nd November.

Keepers at Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire are celebrating another animal birth, a Kirk’s dik-dik calf. In a year that has seen a baby boom at the park, the calf has been born to first time parents, Daenerys and Dario, who have been residents at Longleat since 2020.

Wiltshire Creative is hosting an Autumn Welcome Morning, where we are invited to learn more about the organisation and what is coming over the next few months.

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a man indecently exposed himself to a vulnerable woman in Ludwell, near Shaftesbury.

SOUTH Western Railway has completed the latest stage of its upgrades to Salisbury station in Wiltshire, with the official opening of the revamped subway.  

The Royal Artillery Museum is taking part in 2024 Heritage Open Days this year.

Salisbury City Council has revealed that a new CCTV camera has been installed at the Old Mill in West Harnham.

Shipton Bellinger Sports and Social Club will host a pivotal Village Update Meeting on Wednesday, September 11th, at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the developments of the Shipton Needs a Pub Campaign.

Over 20,000 visitors are expected to enjoy a “fantastic” weekend full of fun activities for all ages at Berwick St John Country Fayre this September whilst supporting the Stars Appeal, Salisbury Hospital’s Charity.

Mark Mewse, a former Salisbury City Councillor, has had his suspended sentence over turned following an uncontested appeal.

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This video shows Longleat’s four tiger cubs together on their first venture into the drive-through safari in Wiltshire.

Brian Dutton's Salisbury side will travel to Farnborough looking to get back to winning ways after consecutive defeats against Tonbridge and Chesham.

Wiltshire Council has shared news that the work on Fisherton Street nears completion, however, work still continues on South Western Road and the Station Forecourt.

A social media 'influencer' who lives in Salisbury has been found guilty of four charges of posting "grossly offensive" videos to TikTok.

Wiltshire Council has raised the amount of the Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) people will have to pay if they are caught illegally advertising in Wiltshire.

It is with sadness keepers at Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire have announced the death of popular tapir, Jessie, at the age of 28.

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Salisbury suffered a second successive defeat at the Ray Mac against Chesham United, the away side winning two goals to one.

Yesterday, at an event held in Westminster, an unprecedented cross-party coalition of over 100 council landlords, led by Southwark Council, jointly published five solutions for the government to ‘secure the future of England’s council housing’. They warn that England’s council housing system is broken and that urgent action is needed for the government to deliver its housing promises. 

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We sat down with Gareth Machin, Wiltshire Creative's Artistic Director, to talk about this year's Pantomime, Sleeping Beauty.

The annual Open Garden event at Hatch House, which took place on Saturday 31st August, saw an impressive turnout, with hundreds of attendees gathering to support Salisbury Hospice Charity.

A man was punched in the face and had hot coffee thrown over him in a road rage incident in Salisbury in mid-August.

The all-new gym at Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre reopened yesterday (Monday, 2nd September) following a major refurbishment.

Salisbury welcome Chesham United to the Ray Mac on Tuesday evening for the seventh Vanarama National League South campaign match of the campaign.

A man in his 20s has been arrested following an alleged sexual assault in Salisbury's market place.

Laverstock and Ford FC and Salisbury FC have found out who they will face in the next round of the FA Cup and for Laverstock it's potentially huge.

A motorcyclist has been left with injuries that are potentially life-threatening after a crash in Mere.

Laverstock and Ford FC are still in the FA Cup after a battling draw away at Southern League team Bishops Cleeve.

A single, deflected goal was enough to send Salisbury away from the Longmead Stadium frustrated in their second defeat of the season.

A couple from Salisbury have been defrauded out of £350,000 after being contacted by someone who claimed to be a police officer.

As the Olympic and Paralympic summer inspires more people to learn to swim, new research from Swim England has found that children involved in swimming lessons are not just gaining vital water safety skills – but extensive additional benefits.

Laverstock and Ford FC have made it through the first qualifying round of the FA Cup and face higher league opposition in Bishops Cleeve.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a pursuit involving a red Ford KA on Bemerton Heath earlier this week.

Salisbury's biggest independent music event, Live at the Park, is just one week away, and a great weekend of music is in store.

Salisbury FC make the 220-mile round trip to Kent on Saturday (31st August) to face Tonbridge Angels for their sixth Vanarama National League South fixture of the season.

Officers are continuing to search for Kieran Hutchinson, 30, who is wanted in connection with a serious assault in Ludgershall on August 25th.

PCC Philip Wilkinson’s Police and Crime Plan – a blueprint for the strategic policing and crime priorities for the next three years – is now being drafted following a public consultation, including public engagements and youth representation.

Wiltshire Council is starting its annual process of ensuring the county's electoral register is up to date, which helps ensure people don’t lose their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.

The health suite at Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre, including the sauna and steam room, will reopen to the public next month.