Local News
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Longleat Launches new Access Card to Improve Accessibility for Visitors With Disabilities
A new partnership to improve access to Longleat for those with disabilities has been announced today by the Wiltshire estate.
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Statement from Chief Constable following the publication of the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry report
A Statement has been issued by Wiltshire Police Chief Constable Catherine Roper following the publication of the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry report:
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Dawn Sturgess Inquiry: 'Putin Morally Responsible' for 'Reckless' Attack
The public inquiry into the Novichok poisonings and the death of Dawn Sturgess has been sharing its findings today (4th December).
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Wiltshire Council launches ‘Digital Wiltshire’ to help drive gigabit upgraded infrastructure across the rural county
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.
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Don’t Let Fire Ruin Your Christmas
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.
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Tidworth man guilty of stalking issued with restraining order
A man who stalked a woman and repeatedly found ways to contact her despite a police warning has been sentenced.
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Major investment in Wiltshire’s bus stop infrastructure to be considered by Wiltshire Council
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.
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Alderbury man jailed for two years after pleading guilty to stalking
A man who used various social media platforms to stalk his victim has been jailed.
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Drink driver, 18, given driving ban just weeks after passing test
A man has been given a driving disqualification just three weeks after passing his test.
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Village Coffee Group Raises £5,000 for Salisbury Homeless Charity
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.
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Salisbury drug driver, 30, given driving ban
A Salisbury man has been given a driving disqualification after he was caught under the influence of drugs.
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Spiking statistics shock licensees during latest WAVE training event in Salisbury
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.
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Farmers Take Action to Clean up Iconic Chalk Stream
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.
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Record-breaking lanterns illuminate Longleat this winter
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".
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State-of-the-art lung function machine funded by the Stars Appeal
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.
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£3,000 of charity Advent Calendar prizes to be won
On Monday many excited people will be opening the first of their advent calendar doors and Salisbury Radio is no different.
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Community Remember Friends and Family at Hospice's 'Light Up a Life' Service
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.
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Free Parking at Salisbury’s Late Night Shopping 2025
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 urges people to foster and help keep brothers and sisters together
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.
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Week of action to reduce knife crime sees weapon sweeps and test purchasing
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.
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Fines Issued to Farmer Due to Animal Welfare Breach
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.
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Lunch With Santa to Raise Funds for The Stars Appeal
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.
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Salisbury score three to secure three points at home against Chelmsford City
Salisbury collected three points on a wet, cold and grey afternoon at the Ray Mac against Chelmsford City.
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Burglar who targeted vulnerable elderly women is jailed
A burglar who targeted the homes of elderly women living alone has been jailed for four years and eight months.
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Stars Appeal launches Christmas Raffle
The Stars Appeal, Salisbury Hospital’s Charity, has today launched its Christmas Raffle.
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ALABARÉ Veterans take on polo lessons to improve well-being
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.
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Bemerton St John Makes History with First-Ever Primary School Salisbury Junior Parkrun Takeover
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.
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6th Form Media Students Collaborate to Launch Bridge Project Fundraiser
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.
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Severe Weather Emergency Protocol activated in Wiltshire
As a cold snap arrives in Wiltshire, the county’s Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated for the first time this winter.
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Wiltshire Council shares advice on how you can help rough sleepers this winter
Wiltshire Council is offering advice to people on what they can do to support anyone they see sleeping rough on the streets.
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Song for Christmas Dates Confirmed
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.
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Planning Permission for Revived City Hall Frontage and Cafe Approved
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.
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Interview: George Olney Excited to be Back in Salisbury Playhouse Panto
We are less than two weeks away from this year's Wiltshire Creative Pantomime, Jack in the Beanstalk.
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St Thomas's Christmas Tree Festival Returns
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
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BIG Sleep Stonehenge: ALABARÉ supporters raise over £52,000 for homeless veterans
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.
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Christmas and Model Fair this weekend
Two fundraising fairs are being hosted at the Army Flying Museum at Middle Wallop this weekend.
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Family pay tribute to man who died in A36 collision
The family of a man who died in a collision on the A36 in Salisbury yesterday (16th November) have paid tribute to him.
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Motorcyclist dies in collision on A36 near Wilton
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).
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Man who sexually assaulted woman and strangled another is jailed for 11-and-a-half years
A man who sexually assaulted a woman and strangled another has been sentenced to 11 and a half years imprisonment.
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Police Search for Men After Poppy Appeal Donation Box Theft
Wiltshire Police are seeking two men in connection with a theft that occurred on Remembrance Sunday.
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Salisbury-trained Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Star Wins Second European Title
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.
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Woman seriously injured and another arrested following violent altercation in Salisbury
Wiltshire Police detectives are investigating a serious assault at a Salisbury restaurant.
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Lib Dems win former Labour Seat in City Council By-Election
Salisbury City Council has a new councillor in the form of Liberal Democrat Valentina Milos.
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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.

