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Wiltshire Police are taking part in a surrender and compensation scheme for ninja swords being launched by the Government this week.

Wiltshire Council libraries are launching this year’s Summer Reading Challenge with a new theme – Story Garden – to help children aged 4 – 11 explore their imagination, build reading confidence, and discover the joy of books over the summer holidays.

Alabaré and Salisbury Football Club have announced a ground-breaking partnership, with the Whites supporting the charity’s vital work in the city and across the South West and Wales.

People riding illegal e-scooters and e-bikes will be stopped and have them seized as part of a crackdown on the vehicles across Wiltshire. 

Barford St Martin is welcoming back visitors and buyers to its popular Brocante for the third year running.

Salisbury FC have announced the signing of former Aston Villa, Northampton and Barnet defender, Dominic Revan, subject to FA approval.

Wiltshire Council’s Cabinet has noted the financial position for 2024/25 and approved the use of earmarked reserves to address a revenue overspend of £4.853m.

Shared Lives Carers and the people they support came together this week for afternoon tea and a fun, inclusive day of sport as part of Shared Lives Week 2025.

On Monday, 23rd June, a local family from Romsey, who were all visiting Naomi House & Jacksplace, joined the charity’s annual tradition and paid the hospices’ rent with a dozen red roses.

Salisbury City Council is seeking volunteers to assist at ‘Our Community Café’.

Shrewton CE Primary School is celebrating a highly positive outcome following its latest Ofsted inspection.

Salisbury FC manager, Brian Dutton, and his assistant, Callum Hart, will both be down on the farm for a kick about as Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm celebrate 40 years of fun.

Wiltshire Police have charged five people in connection with an investigation into night poaching.

Local community group Sounds Better CIC will be singing at the 20th Walk for Wards at Wilton House on 6th July.

Salisbury Live will return to one of its original formats this weekend, with a range of acts playing at pubs across the city on one evening.

School leaders are joining with Wiltshire Council to call on local MPs to address the major gaps between funding for pupils in Wiltshire compared to other parts of the country.

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Salisbury FC's board of directors and shareholders have welcomed a new investor to the Ray Mac, which will lead to a change of ownership at the club, subject to National League approval.

Salisbury City Council has announced the return of Fayre on the Square, a fun 6-week summer pop-up running from the 19th July to the 31st August 2025

The Stars Appeal, Salisbury Hospital’s Charity, is calling on the community to help make its 20th Walk for Wards a “walk to remember”.

The board and shareholders of Salisbury FC have issued an open letter to the club's supporters, announcing new investment coming into the club.

Wiltshire Police is appealing for witnesses after a boy was knocked off his bike by a vehicle on London Road, Amesbury.

‘Saintly Stitchers’ embroiderers at Salisbury Cathedral have made the first stitch on their part of a significant project that will see the collaboration of twelve cathedrals across the country, including Derby, Exeter, St Paul’s, Liverpool, Durham and Lincoln.

With temperatures climbing across the region and an Amber heat health alert in place until Monday, 23rd June, Alabaré is asking the local community to spare a thought for our homeless.

The heat health alerts have been raised to amber from yellow for Salisbury and the South West, as well as most of England, with temperatures continuing to rise.

A 39-year-old man, Edward Earle, from Osprey Road, Warminster, has been sentenced following an incident in Salisbury on 5th July.

Wiltshire Council has successfully prosecuted a man from London for abandoning his vehicle on the A303.

Alabaré welcomed the Mayor of Amesbury, Cllr Dr Monica Devendran, to two of the charity's local services on Thursday, 12th June.

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in woods in Bemerton Heath.

Yellow heat health alerts have been issued for Salisbury and the South West, as well as most of England, with temperatures expected to rise later this week.

Wiltshire Council has confirmed its final financial position for 2024/25, taking action to overcome the challenges that many local authorities are facing.

Police officers in Devon and Cornwall are appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of a 34-year-old Salisbury man who is wanted in connection with an assault.

The Salisbury Motor Show 2025 brought Salisbury to life this past weekend, drawing over 10,000 enthusiastic visitors to the city centre for a spectacular celebration of automotive excellence.

An Oscar-winning actress and a comedian are showing their support for the Stars Appeal, Salisbury Hospital’s Charity.

Salisbury Reds have confirmed they will be running their special 333 service, serving Stonehenge for the Summer Solstice.

The Mayor of Salisbury has visited local charity Alabaré to meet residents supported through its homelessness, veterans, and young people’s services.

A Salisbury woman has been issued with a community order after assaulting a security guard and shoplifting.

Wiltshire Council is reminding residents who wish to renew their garden waste collections to do so, to avoid missing a collection.

Salisbury FC have announced the signing of midfielder Josh Keeya ahead of the new season in the National League South.

Amesbury Archer Primary School, part of the Magna Learning Partnership, has shared the positive findings of its most recent Ofsted monitoring inspection.

This summer, Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm is celebrating 40 years of family fun, unforgettable memories, and the conservation of rare breeds.

On Sunday, over 500 people fastened their walking boots and took on the Clarendon Way Walk, a beautiful countryside walk that challenges participants to complete the 26-mile distance between Salisbury Cathedral and Winchester Cathedral.

Two men have been arrested following an incident on Tuesday (10th June) in which a car travelling at excessive speed, on the Range Road between Bulford and Tidworth, failed to stop for police officers.

Wildwood Salisbury has introduced a new £10 offer for senior citizens in the local community.

The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra will be performing some of the world’s most iconic pop songs in Salisbury Cathedral this October.

15 motorists were spoken to by Wiltshire Police for illegal activity on Salisbury Plain during a joint operation with the military.

Wiltshire Council has endorsed and adopted two management plans for the nationally important and protected landscapes, Cranborne Chase and the Cotswolds, which are in place to conserve, protect and enhance them.

Salisbury FC have announced the signing of striker Ollie Bray from Aldershot Town, subject to confirmation by the National League and FA.

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