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Wiltshire Council has extended its partnership with Daybreak for another three years, to continue providing Family Group Conferences to families supported by the council’s care services.

After the success of its open day in recent years, Salisbury fire station is throwing open its doors to the local community again this weekend.

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Households across Wiltshire are being urged to stay safe from carbon monoxide this summer, following new data that reveals the majority of carbon monoxide alarms in homes were not tested last year.

There were smiles all round at Salisbury Cathedral over the weekend as the sun shone and more than three thousand people attended two special musical events.

Salisbury head into their second home fixture in four days as Bath City make the short trip down the A36 to the Ray Mac this evening (19th August).

The current heatwave has revealed even more signs of centuries past at Longleat in Wiltshire with a rare glimpse of a military hospital and a sweeping carriage driveway.

A man who fled from officers before colliding with two vehicles, including an unmarked firearms vehicle, has been jailed for nearly two years.

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Salisbury were held to a stalemate for the second game in a row at the start of the new season at home against Dagenham and Redbridge.

Five people have been sentenced in connection with an investigation into night poaching near Amesbury.

Every September, thousands of volunteers across England organise a wide range of events to celebrate the history and culture of the country, and the volunteer team from the Army Flying Museum at Middle Wallop in Hampshire is no exception.

Salisbury begin their home campaign in the Enterprise National League South this weekend with the visit of Dagenham & Redbridge.

With the holiday season well underway and summer hotspots getting busier, the MOD is urging the public to take extra care if visiting Salisbury Plain – an area used for important military training.

Cross Keys Shopping Centre is delighted to announce that the much-loved independent bookseller Rocketship Bookshop is now open, and has already enjoyed a fantastic first week of trading.

The families and friends of two long-term volunteers and supporters of Amesbury Town Football Club are holding a charity football match and fun day in their memory.

A Salisbury man has been sentenced to six years and four months in prison after pleading guilty to multiple sexual offences dating back as far as 1994.

Wiltshire Council is opening a fifth District Specialist Centre in Tidworth, expanding its commitment to supporting children under five who have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).

Safer and Supportive Salisbury is hosting a 'Men Matters Showcase' at Salisbury City Hall in September.

Wiltshire Police is working with colleagues in Dorset to offer an improved service to victims of domestic abuse where the perpetrator is serving within policing.

Supremely confident yet warmly approachable, young boxer Aaron Lane, from Weyhill, near Andover, has his sights set on conquering the boxing world, and he’s doing it with the backing of Andover firm Correct Contract Services (CCS).

Wiltshire Council will be carrying out remedial works at the junction of South Western Road and Fisherton Street in Salisbury next week.

Philip Wilkinson, Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire and Swindon, has voiced serious concerns over the financial sustainability of Wiltshire Police following years of continued under funding and has warned of this risk this poses to effectively policing Wiltshire’s communities.

On Sunday 27th July, staff from the Monxton & Grateley Golf Centre, near Andover, organised a wonderful day in memory of employee Stuart Fay’s daughter Gemma. Funds were raised for Young Lives vs Cancer, the UK’s leading charity for children and young people with cancer.

Salisbury FC began their 2025/26 Enterprise National League South campaign with a dominant display, despite it finishing a nil-nil draw away at Hampton & Richmond Borough on Saturday afternoon.

The Mayor and Mayoress of Salisbury will attend the Gala Dinner and VIP event to celebrate Salisbury’s local heroes as we come together to celebrate some fantastic people from across Salisbury, South Wiltshire and West Hampshire.

Salisbury get their season underway this weekend with a trip to west London to face Hampton & Richmond Borough in the Enterprise National League South.

Several businesses have been issued with £500 fixed penalty notices (FPNs) after illegally placing their advertising on the public highway in Wiltshire.

Following its success last year, Salisbury Cathedral will be holding its annual Blessing of Pets Service again on Saturday, 13th September.

Salisbury Live returns to Victoria Park for a music-filled event 'Right Here, Right Now!'

The Salisbury Band of the Royal British Legion will lead the commemorations of this year's 80th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day), commemorating the end of the Second World War.

Louisa May Alcott's novel gets a new adaptation as the show opens at the Salisbury Playhouse next month.

The Market Square's summer music events continue tomorrow for four days with live music each day, featuring local artists, including folk and blues guitarist Joe Burke.

Salisbury City Council are sad to announce the death of Councillor Bob Gann (St Edmunds).

Salisbury City Council say they are 'pleased' to announce the return of anti-social behaviour (ASB) wardens to the city. They claim the uniformed wardens will "help to enhance community safety in high-footfall areas".

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on a rural road near Tisbury late yesterday evening, in which a man suffered life-threatening injuries.

Salisbury care home 'Old Sarum Manor' recently hosted their annual summer party for residents, staff and their families.  

Marie Roberts, who has run Harnham Physiotherapy and Salisbury & South Wilts Physiotherapy for the past 12 years, has recently added dog home boarding to her professional services by setting up ‘The Salisbury Dog Retreat’ in Harnham, Salisbury.

Alabaré’s Old Sarum Garden Centre is to be temporarily closed to the public, effective from today (Friday, 1st August 2025).

Wiltshire Council has launched a new campaign – No Excuse for Abuse – to raise awareness about the unacceptable treatment some of its staff and contractors face while simply doing their jobs and serving their communities.

Wiltshire Council will begin work to upgrade the traffic signal junction at the A338 (The Headlands, Salisbury Road, and The Borough) in Downton on Monday, 4th August.

On Saturday, 12th July, Salisbury City Council welcomed Lynne Tatum Little and Betty Carter, visiting representatives from Salisbury’s sister city, Salisbury, North Carolina, USA.

Students from Sarum St. Paul's C of E Primary School were given an exclusive preview of Salisbury River Park before its official opening.

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