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A collaborative programme by ALABARÉ, the Armed Forces Equine Charity, Power of Polo and the Veterans Foundation has had a huge impact on veterans who have experienced homelessness.

Bemerton St John Primary School made local history on Sunday, 16th November, becoming the first primary school to lead a takeover of the Churchill Gardens Junior Parkrun in Salisbury.

The Bridge Youth Project has announced the launch of a special fundraising campaign, ‘12 Days of Bridgemas,' created in collaboration with local sixth-form media students at S6C.

As a cold snap arrives in Wiltshire, the county’s Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated for the first time this winter.

Wiltshire Council is offering advice to people on what they can do to support anyone they see sleeping rough on the streets.

Schools from across Salisbury, South Wiltshire and West Hampshire are coming together again this year to take part in Salisbury Radio's Song for Christmas.

Planning permission has been granted to provide a new face and dedicated bar/café to Salisbury City Hall, marking an important step in the ongoing revival of the venue and its contribution to the city.

We are less than two weeks away from this year's Wiltshire Creative Pantomime, Jack in the Beanstalk.

Now in its 21st year, the St Thomas’s Salisbury Christmas Tree Festival will once more bring seasonal cheer and the true meaning of Christmas to visitors

More than £52,000 has been raised for national homelessness charity ALABARÉ thanks to a group of incredible supporters taking part in the BIG Sleep Stonehenge.

Two fundraising fairs are being hosted at the Army Flying Museum at Middle Wallop this weekend.

The family of a man who died in a collision on the A36 in Salisbury yesterday (16th November) have paid tribute to him.

A man has sadly died following a collision between a car and a motorcycle on the A36 Wilton Road in Salisbury yesterday morning (16th November).

A man who sexually assaulted a woman and strangled another has been sentenced to 11 and a half years imprisonment.

Wiltshire Police are seeking two men in connection with a theft that occurred on Remembrance Sunday.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu star Taya Jones (12) has once again made her mark on the international stage, winning gold at the IBJJF (International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation) No-Gi European Open held at the NAC Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin on Sunday, 9th November.

Wiltshire Police detectives are investigating a serious assault at a Salisbury restaurant.

Salisbury City Council has a new councillor in the form of Liberal Democrat Valentina Milos.

Homelessness charity ALABARÉ has been recognised by the IAE Awards for its efforts in breaking the cycle of homelessness through its Community Mental Health services.

Wiltshire & Swindon PCC, Phillip Wilkinson, says he finds the Government's decision to remove the role of Police and Crime Commissioner "deeply disappointing and completely unacceptable."

The leaders of the Wessex Partnership have expressed their concern and disappointment at the Government’s proposal to revoke the Development Consent Order (DCO) for the A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down Stonehenge Tunnel scheme.

A man from Southampton has been sentenced to three years in prison after admitting his role in the supply of Class A drugs.

Salisbury secured their second win on the road in just a few days, with a win away at Enfield Town.

Wiltshire Council, a partner on the River Park Project, says it understands and shares the concerns of residents over the flooding of the brand-new play park near Ashley Road.

Businesses and residents in Salisbury will be among the first in Wiltshire to benefit from a new partnership approach to tackling anti-social behaviour and retail crime in the city.

South Western Railway (SWR) is making thousands of additional discounted off-peak tickets available for travel when the full West of England timetable is restored.

A man has been jailed for four years after supplying cocaine to a 16-year-old boy - who sadly died after taking the drugs.

Local campaigners pushing for a 'Splash Pad' in a Salisbury park will present their proposals and petition for discussion at a full council meeting this evening (10th November).

The brand new children's play park in the River Park Project on Ashley Road is currently inaccessible due to flooding.

A minibus, used by three New Forest Primary Schools, has had all of its wheels stolen overnight.

Salisbury returned to Wiltshire with all three points after a battling performance away at Chesham United.

Wiltshire Libraries are reminding residents that all library buildings across the county offer a warm and welcoming space for anyone to spend time in during colder months.

Wiltshire Council has issued its first fixed penalty notice (FPN) under the recently launched Operation Barn Owl, a collaborative initiative aimed at tackling fly-tipping across Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA).

In one unique evening, audiences will have the rare opportunity to enjoy the classic BBC television series The Box of Delights on the big screen in Salisbury Cathedral on Friday, 5th December.

Salisbury-based homelessness charity ALABARÉ has appointed three new trustees to its Board.

Wiltshire Council has added a third Bobcat machine to fix more potholes and repair more roads across the county, further strengthening its commitment to improving road infrastructure.

As a charity, Wiltshire Creative says it believes that live performance should be for everyone and so is delighted to announce the return of its annual Christmas Appeal - Be A Star For Giving.

A woman has sadly died following a multi-vehicle road traffic collision on the A303 at Winterbourne Stoke.

Wiltshire Council has published its second-quarter revenue and capital budget monitoring reports for the 2025/26 financial year, as it continues to face and respond to budget challenges.   

Salisbury were forced to share the points with Chippenham Town after leading by two goals to nil, with the home side fighting back for a two-two draw.

SOUTH Western Railway and Network Rail are set to reinstate the full West of England Line timetable from Saturday, 29th November.

Wiltshire Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson has confirmed the extension of Chief Constable Catherine Roper’s contract to 2030 - reinforcing his commitment to long-term stability, strategic leadership and continued improvement across policing in the county.

Officers at Wiltshire Police are investigating an unprovoked assault in Salisbury and are appealing for witnesses.

Communities across Swindon and Wiltshire are seeing the results of sustained efforts to tackle crime, with new figures revealing a reduction in knife crime and theft offences over the past year.

Wiltshire Council’s Leader has expressed his anger and disappointment at the Government’s plans to revoke the development consent order for the A303 Amesbury to Berwick Down Stonehenge Tunnel scheme.

A well-established Salisbury garage became part of a larger automotive group at the weekend.

A woman in her 20s is in a life-threatening condition following a multi-vehicle collision on the A303 near Amesbury.

Dorking Wanderers secured all three points at the Ray Mac on a damp Saturday afternoon.

A man is in custody following a dangerous pursuit near Salisbury yesterday evening (30th October 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.

Salisbury Radio have announced the winner of Song for Christmas 2024.