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As Christmas Day draws near, Salisbury Cathedral offers a range of special services to celebrate the season.

A Salisbury man has pleaded guilty to multiple offences following a 47-mile pursuit earlier this week.

A glittering awards ceremony at the Grand Hotel in Brighton on Tuesday evening saw the Army Flying Museum at Middle Wallop in Hampshire scoop the silver award for Tourism Event of the Year for Wallop Wheels and Wings, at the Beautiful South Awards organised by Tourism South East.

Wiltshire Council is seeking to introduce changes to its council tax arrangements, which would see a 100% premium charged for second homes and an increase to the maximum the premium charged for long-term empty homes.

Wiltshire Police continues to carry out regular Project Vigilant deployments, which consist of intelligence-led patrols of hotspot locations to identify potential sexual predators and prevent sexual violence against women and girls (VAWG) across the county.

Wiltshire Council's cabinet has agreed to look at changing to three-weekly black bin collection as part of a drive to cut costs and improve the sustainability of waste and recycling services, as part of a range of changes.

Santa and his elves are making Christmas special for everyone at Longleat this year after being taught Makaton to support communication.

A Salisbury man is currently in custody following a 47-mile pursuit last night (9th December).

Wiltshire Council’s Cabinet has approved the next steps for investment to upgrade bus shelters and associated infrastructure across the county.

Gracie Barra Salisbury welcomed a lively group from the Downton 1st Scouts Cub Pack this week for a special introduction to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and practical self-defence skills.

Wiltshire Police have issued a warning after reports of a small team of driveway and patio cleaners engaging in cold-calling activities locally.

Wiltshire Council’s annual Disability Sport Takeover proved a resounding success, with more than 100 people joining in a day of inclusive activities.

Salisbury Radio is helping raise money for the city’s homelessness charity, Alabaré – but you get the presents.

Wiltshire Police has launched a Winter of Action as part of the Home Office’s Safer Streets initiative.

The ever-popular Santa Sleigh Run is returning for 2025, covering the same areas as it did last year.

Wiltshire Creative's Pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, is another festive delight full of sparkling performances and fun for all the family.

Businesses in Salisbury are finding that their customers are increasingly expecting them to offer credit and finance options for their products and services.

Local community group Sounds Better CIC performed at St Thomas’s Church’s annual Christmas Tree Festival on Tuesday, 2nd December.

Bemerton Heath residents can now enjoy an excellent new pump track in Salisbury – a project made possible thanks to residents’ passion and commitment to improving local spaces.

South Wilts Grammar School has been named State Secondary School of the Year for the South West by The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026.

A new partnership to improve access to Longleat for those with disabilities has been announced today by the Wiltshire estate.

A Statement has been issued by Wiltshire Police Chief Constable Catherine Roper following the publication of the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry report:

The public inquiry into the Novichok poisonings and the death of Dawn Sturgess has been sharing its findings today (4th December).

Wiltshire Council has announced the launch of Digital Wiltshire, a new online portal designed to keep residents and businesses informed about the progress of gigabit-capable broadband infrastructure being upgraded across the county.

Christmas dinner, wrapping presents, decorating your home – there’s a lot to think about this Christmas. But one thing Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service and the national Fire Kills campaign are urging Dorset & Wiltshire residents to put at the top of their Christmas lists this year is fire safety.

A man who stalked a woman and repeatedly found ways to contact her despite a police warning has been sentenced.

At its meeting on 9th December, Wiltshire Council’s Cabinet will consider whether to approve a contract for a government-funded project to improve bus shelters and bus stop infrastructure throughout the county.

A man who used various social media platforms to stalk his victim has been jailed.

A man has been given a driving disqualification just three weeks after passing his test.

A village social group founded to combat loneliness in the wake of the COVID pandemic has raised £5,000 for Salisbury Trust for the Homeless.

A Salisbury man has been given a driving disqualification after he was caught under the influence of drugs.

Licensees and bar staff in Salisbury say they were shocked by the statistics they heard about spiking at the latest Welfare and Vulnerability Engagement (WAVE) and Licensing SAVI training event to be held in the city.

A group of local farmers has set up a new on-farm water testing laboratory to monitor the health of the Bourne, a tributary of the River Avon.

Stretching 60 metres long, soaring 18 metres high and featuring the largest cast of characters ever, Longleat’s 2025 event, The Festival of Light, is a "triumph of scale, craft and imagination".

A state-of-the-art lung function machine has been funded by the Stars Appeal to enhance care for thousands of patients at Salisbury Hospital.

On Monday many excited people will be opening the first of their advent calendar doors and Salisbury Radio is no different.

Salisbury Hospice Charity’s “Light Up a Life” service provided a heartfelt opportunity for the local community to come together and remember family and friends.

Salisbury’s Late Night Shopping is back for 2025 with a huge range of shops staying open on 4th, 11th and 18th December in Salisbury, the City of the Stars. 

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Wiltshire Council is urging people to consider fostering with the council and, where possible, take on more than one child to help keep brothers and sisters together.

A campaign aimed at reducing knife-related violence saw policing teams across Wiltshire conduct 23 weapon sweeps, 11 education sessions and test purchasing operations at six different towns.

Following a Wiltshire Council investigation, a Wiltshire farmer has been issued with two Animal Penalty Notices (APNs), totalling £840, following breaches of animal welfare legislation.

Two dedicated Salisbury fundraisers, Lynne Rose and Colin Ford, are inviting local families to start their festive season with a special “Lunch with Santa” event on Sunday, 14 December at the Laverstock & Ford Sports Club.

Salisbury collected three points on a wet, cold and grey afternoon at the Ray Mac against Chelmsford City.

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.