Local News from Monday, September 7th, 2026

The organisers of the inaugural Hampshire Air Festival at Thruxton this weekend are taking steps to be put into Administration.

The draw has been made for the second qualifying round of the FA Cup, with Salisbury, along with other step 2 clubs, entering the competition.

Pod & Pip, recently crowned Muddy Stilettos Wiltshire’s Best Fashion & Interiors Shop, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this September.

Wiltshire Council is encouraging more people to consider fostering children with additional needs, as it looks to recruit carers who can provide loving, stable homes for some of the county's most vulnerable young people.

Landmarc Support Services hosted a dedicated Veterans Careers Day designed to help former Armed Forces personnel successfully transition into civilian employment, bridging the cultural gap between military and civilian roles.

On Friday 2nd October at 7:30pm, The Fulltone Symphony Orchestra’s Rodgers & Hammerstein concert will take place at Salisbury Cathedral. The orchestral concert features a choir and soloists performing beloved musical theatre classics.

Salisbury took a point home after Robbie Gallagher's opener in Essex, but felt they could have taken all three after a late onslaught on the Chelmsford net.

Salisbury City Council is inviting the Salisbury community to attend public briefings and learn more about its 2027 events and projects that will mark the 800th anniversary of Salisbury receiving its Royal Charter.

British racing star John Bennett produced his best FIA Formula 2 Championship weekend to date at Monza, charging to a sensational second podium finish of the 2026 campaign before fighting through from tenth on the grid to fourth in race two.

Wessex Water give thanks to all their water supply customers following the introduction of their first hosepipe ban in 50 years in August.

Opening on Tuesday 8 September 2026 for bookings from Monday 14 September, Wiltshire Council is introducing a trial booking system at six Household Recycling Centres (HRCs). It will apply to the following HRCs: Devizes, Lower Compton, Melksham, Purton, Salisbury and Stanton St Quintin.