Local News
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Burglar who broke into house and attacked victim whilst he slept is jailed
A man who broke into a Salisbury home and attacked his victim whilst he slept has been jailed.
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Four arrested and dozens of vehicle offences identified in day of action
Four people were arrested, and dozens of vehicle offences were identified in a joint Roads Policing, DVSA, and Immigration operation yesterday (5th March) on our roads.
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PCC Supports Continuing Cross‑Border Effort to Combat Rural Offending
Wiltshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Wilkinson, has reaffirmed his commitment to partnership working and strengthened cross‑border collaboration as Operation Ragwort continues to bring together forces from across the South West to tackle rural crime.
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High Court Rules Against Wiltshire Council on Old Sarum Airfield Planning
A High Court judge has ordered Wiltshire Council to pay the defendant's legal fees after dismissing their application for planning statutory review.
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Man charged with drink driving following Woodfalls collision
A man is due in court following a collision in Woodfalls.
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New flood advice websites launched to help Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset
The Environment Agency has launched two new websites about flood issues in Wiltshire, Dorset, and Somerset.
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Consultation on the future of post‑16 transport for young people with SEND begins today
Wiltshire Council is launching a consultation on proposed changes to non-statutory post-16 transport for young people with SEND who have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and is encouraging everyone to have their say.
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Sharing ‘The Spitfire Story’ raises thousands for ALABARÉ
A fascinating talk, telling the incredible story of the iconic Spitfire aircraft and its links to Salisbury, has raised over £6,000 for homeless veterans' charity, ALABARÉ.
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Fail to check, risk a £600 fine: Resident penalised after waste given to unlicensed collector
Wiltshire Council is urging residents to be cautious when approached about waste removal, after a resident was issued with a £600 fixed penalty notice (FPN).
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Local pools make a splash in nationwide Leisure Loop recycling initiative
Wiltshire residents are being encouraged to recycle their broken and unwanted pool accessories - such as goggles, armbands and floats - through an innovative scheme operating at swimming pools across the county.
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Interview: Formula 2 Driver, John Bennett
British motorsport rising star John Bennett enters a new FIA Formula 2 Championship season full of optimism, with front-running speed throughout official testing pointing towards an exciting 2026 ahead for the Trident Motorsport driver.
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ALABARÉ Honours Founders With New Charity Role
Salisbury-based homelessness charity, ALABARÉ, marks its 35th anniversary in 2026, and it’s paying tribute to the contribution of the organisation’s founders.
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Salisbury International Arts Festival is back with an exciting 2026 line-up
Wiltshire Creative has announced an inspiring and varied programme as part of Salisbury International Arts Festival that organisers say will burst out onto the streets of Salisbury.
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Salisbury Live to Showcase Next Generation of Talent
The Salisbury Live Rising, ‘Next Gen’ will be showcasing the future of music in Salisbury Market Square on Thursday, April 9th.
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98% offered one of their preferred secondary schools
98.34% of Wiltshire families have been offered one of their three secondary school preferences for this September, with 93.85% offered their first preference.
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Salisbury succumb to late Maidstone goal at the Mac
Salisbury suffered a late defeat at the hands of Maidstone United thanks to a goal from substitute Sesay in the 83rd minute.
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Teenager praises the Stars Appeal for bringing her comfort in hospital
A Wiltshire teenager has spoken about the comfort, encouragement, and sense of normality that the Stars Appeal charity has brought her during a long and challenging period of treatment at Salisbury District Hospital.
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ALABARÉ shocked by 66% increase in Wiltshire rough sleepers
Leading homelessness charity ALABARÉ is disappointed yet unsurprised by the Government’s latest Rough Sleeping Snapshot, with more people having to bed down in inadequate and unsuitable places.
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New Community Orchard is a Lifeline for rare Wiltshire Apple Trees
The village community of Barford St Martin recently came together to plant a new traditional Community Orchard to help save a range of rare Wiltshire heritage apple trees.
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Consultation meetings due to start on proposed fire station closures
Public meetings will start next week as part of the ongoing consultation into the potential closure of eight fire stations by Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.
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Discover, explore and get inspired at Salisbury Arts Centre
Wiltshire Creative’s Take Part Team are hosting 'Curious About Culture' – a free drop‑in event celebrating the breadth of creative opportunities available across our city on Wednesday, 4th March.
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Whites lose late-on in Maidenhead
Maidenhead steal three points deep into the second half through a late counter-attack after the Whites scored within ten minutes.
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Royal Artillery Museum Offers Rare Behind-the-Scenes Access at Larkhill Open Day
The Royal Artillery Museum has announced its latest Open Day on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026 at its Wood Road stores in Larkhill.
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National Lottery Funding Boost for Bishopstone Church
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St John the Baptist, Bishopstone, has announced it has been awarded a grant of £248,280 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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Tidworth and Ludgershall residents invited to help shape cycling and walking plans
Wiltshire Council is asking people in Tidworth and Ludgershall to help shape the future of walking and cycling routes across their towns, as well as three others across the county.
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ALABARÉ Patron and Supporter Passes Away
It is with great sadness that homelessness charity, ALABARÉ, has learned of the passing of Brigadier Simon Firth CBE, at the age of 86, following a long illness.
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RNLI hold a record breaking collection at Tesco Extra, Salisbury
The Salisbury, Wilton & District branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution held a collection at Tesco Extra, Southampton Road, Salisbury on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th February.
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Salisbury Speedster Set for Second Season in FIA Formula 2
British motorsport rising star John Bennett enters a new FIA Formula 2 Championship season full of optimism, with front-running speed throughout official testing pointing towards an exciting 2026 ahead for the Trident Motorsport driver.
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Salisbury Area Board to focus on environmental action at next meeting
Residents are being encouraged to come along to the next Salisbury Area Board meeting later this week (Thursday, 26th Feb), which will shine a spotlight on local environmental action and how the community can get involved.
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Share Salisbury in Search for New Home
A local 'Library of Things', Share Salisbury are on the hunt for a new location to operate from after their lease ran out on their base on Churchfields Industrial Estate.
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Salisbury suffer last-minute penalty but secure a crucial point
The Whites take home a crucial point after going down to ten men and conceding a penalty in additional time to deny the visitors all three points.
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Charity CEO visits Stars Appeal at Salisbury District Hospital
The Stars Appeal welcomed Ellie Orton OBE, Chief Executive of NHS Charities Together, to Salisbury District Hospital last week to see first-hand the impact of projects funded by the charity.
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Car theft. Do you recognise these men?
Police in Salisbury are appealing for information after a Nissan Juke was stolen from Brown Street.
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Man jailed for assault at Bridge Tap pub
A 53-year-old man has been jailed for a year, after admitting assaulting a member of staff at the Bridge Tap pub on Fisherton Street.
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PHOTOS: Baby Pigmy goats are New Kids on the Block at Longleat
There are 'new kids on the block' with the arrival of two pygmy goat kids at Longleat.
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New Lidl store plans 'Grand Opening'
Lidl has confirmed that its second store in Salisbury will open on Thursday 26th February and the local community is invited to join for the grand opening celebrations from 7am.
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Review: Rock and Roll Man. "It's quite possibly the best show I have ever seen at Salisbury Playhouse!!"
Rock and Roll Man is simply superb; a show filled with iconic music, an important story, and some laughs along the way, but it will also make you pause and think.
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Wyndham Road to be closed in phases for gas works
Sections of Wyndham Road in the city will be closed in phases for almost two months to allow gas works to take place.
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Two pensioners die after A30 crash at Nether Wallop
A man in his 80s and a woman in her 70s have died following a crash between a car and a lorry in Nether Wallop.
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8 days until Salisbury's second Lidl store opens
A new Lidl store is due to open in the city next week.
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New 'boozer' to open in the city centre
The former Pizza Hut premises in the city centre is set to open as a "drinkers' pub".
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Salisbury Radio's Song for Christmas Returns for 2025
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.
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Song for Christmas 2024 Winner Announced
Salisbury Radio have announced the winner of Song for Christmas 2024.

