Local News from Wednesday, March 11th, 2026

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.