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Salisbury have announced the signing of highly-rated goalkeeper James Hillson from Southend United.

The inquiry into the death of Dawn Sturgess as a result of coming into contact with Novichok is due to begin on Monday (October 14th).

Excitement is building as Christmas at Stourhead returns from 29th November to 1st January – promising to be bigger, brighter, and more magical than ever before

More than 100 people attended a recent community youth event bringing young people together to enjoy sports, games and pizza and find out about activities in their local area.

More than £95,000 worth of drugs were seized and 23 people arrested during a week-long series of targeted raids in Wiltshire.

A Stars Appeal-funded event to support families who have sadly experienced the loss of a baby is taking place in Salisbury Cathedral Close on Tuesday (October 15th). 

Salisbury return to the Ray Mac to play Hornchurch following the thrilling 4-3 win away at St Albans. 

A statue of Paddington Bear has arrived in Salisbury as part of the promotion of the Paddington in Peru film which launches in early November.

Wiltshire Council’s Cabinet has approved the next steps for the Wiltshire Local Plan, allowing it to move forward to Full Council for consideration ahead of the proposed submission to the Secretary of State by the end of the year.

Batt Broadbent is holding a First Time Buyer Day, a free event designed to help first-time home buyers navigate the often-daunting process of purchasing their first property.

Local businesses, schools, clubs, and groups across Salisbury are being called upon to help families in need this Christmas season by participating in the third ‘Bring a Tin to Work Day’ on Friday, 6th December 2024. 

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a sexual assault close to a Salisbury car park.

We are being invited to attend events to find out more about the dyslexia support available for anyone in Wiltshire.

Girlguiding South West and award-winning social enterprise Stemettes have teamed up to inspire and empower girls and young women in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths—together known as STEAM.

The countdown is on to Rockbourne Fair 2024 – the popular early Christmas shopping event starts next week!

Residents are being encouraged to visit their local library this week and join Wiltshire Libraries in celebrating Libraries Week to discover what their local library has to offer.

The Wilton Community Land Trust and Wilton Parochial Church Council have taken another step forward in their efforts to repurpose St Peter's Church, Fugglestone, through their collaborative initiative, the Wilton Sunrise Project.

Salisbury families are in for a spooky treat this October Half Term, as renowned local dance company ELEVATE bring their fun-filled production of Ghostbusters to the Studio Theatre.

Fewer violent offences have been committed in Wiltshire in the past year, but Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson is determined to ensure it is driven down further by continuing to work with partners to make Wiltshire safer.

This will be the 20th year that St Thomas’s Church in Salisbury has held its Christmas Tree Festival.

Salisbury FC took all three points back to Wiltshire in the National League South after beating St Albans City 4-3.

At its meeting on Tuesday, 8th October, Wiltshire Council’s Cabinet will consider the next steps for the Wiltshire Local Plan, ahead of the proposed submission to the Secretary of State by the end of the year.

The Salisbury Charter Fair is set to return on Sunday 20th October until Wednesday 23rd October transforming Salisbury Market Place into a vibrant hub of fun and excitement for all ages.

South Western Railway and Great Western Railway services from Salisbury will be affected due to engineering work this weekend.

The Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust (DSAT) has appointed two new leaders at St. Martin’s CE Primary School.

Salisbury travel to the cathedral city of St Albans in Hertfordshire on Saturday for their latest Vanarama National League South fixture. 

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Stones in his Pockets is currently playing at Salisbury Playhouse, and it's a rollercoaster of a show that carries you along at a breathless pace.

Local community group Sounds Better CIC has announced a one-off Love Your Lungs event on Bemerton Heath.

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Salisbury, during which the victim suffered injuries to his face.

Following two months of essential works, the Salisbury Crematorium has now reopened to the public.

The first draft of Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson’s updated Police and Crime plan, which renews the focus on retail and rural crime, has been published. 

You can now recycle coffee pods at Wiltshire Council's household recycling centres.

Wiltshire Council is hosting an exciting event for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the highways and transport sector.

Salisbury Radio's Song for Christmas has had a huge response this year, with more schools than ever wanting to take part.

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in the Market Place, Salisbury.

A drop in antisocial behaviour and domestic abuse-related offences has been highlighted in Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson’s annual report, which summarises progress made over the past year to make Wiltshire safer.

Youngsters at two village schools in Wiltshire are discovering how a tiny acorn planted today will be a sapling in just a few years and an oak tree within decades.

During the Evensong service on Monday, 23rd September, two non-residentiary canons and two lay canons were installed into the College of Canons at Salisbury Cathedral, by invitation of the Right Reverend Stephen Lake, Bishop of Salisbury.

Wiltshire and Swindon’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Wilkinson, says he will continue to make improvements to road safety following a 25% reduction in road deaths and serious injury over the past year.

A former Russian spy, Sergei Skripal, and his daughter, Yulia, were the targets of the Novichok attack in Salisbury, but they won’t be giving evidence at a public inquiry.

A late Bath City goal saw Salisbury knocked out of the FA Cup after an entertaining encounter at the Ray Mac.

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A video preview of the spectacular lanterns to be on show at The Festival of Light at Longleat this winter has been released by the Wiltshire estate.

A special evening hosted by the Stars Appeal Fundraising Committee raised over £27,000 for Salisbury Hospital’s Charity.

Wiltshire Council, along with Dorset and Somerset, are exploring an option to unite under devolution plans they are calling the 'Heart of Wessex'.

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In the third and final part of our interview with Wiltshire Creative's Artistic Director, we asked Gareth Machin if he would prefer to play a Panto villain or hero.

Two key roads in Salisbury will be closed overnight to accommodate the latest improvement works as part of the ongoing Fisherton Gateway project.

Stonehenge’s Grand Dahlia Show will return for its second year on Friday, 27th September.

Salisbury welcome Bath City to the Ray Mac this weekend for the FA Cup Third Qualifying Round match.

Salisbury City Council are bringing Spooky Fun to the marketplace as part of the Street Sellers Market series.

Wiltshire Police are reissuing their appeal for information following a reports of a an assault on a woman in Salisbury on Monday (23/09).

A driver who crashed his vehicle into three parked cars has been given a three-year driving ban.

Salisbury Cathedral celebrated the promotion of six choristers to Senior Chorister and one admission to Full Chorister with a traditional ‘bumping’ ceremony.

Following the success of CPR and defibrillator training sessions held by Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service earlier this year, one has now been organised in Tisbury.

The owner of a vape shop in Salisbury has been prosecuted for selling a disposable vape to a minor following an investigation by Wiltshire Council’s trading standards officers.

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a reported assault that took place shortly before 3 pm on The Downs, off Bishopdown Road, Salisbury on Monday (23rd September).

Alabaré's recent skydiving fundraiser has raised an incredible £37,700 to support homeless veterans.

A man has been charged and remanded for various offences following an incident in Salisbury.

Wiltshire Council and solar, storage and smart EV charging specialist 3ti Energy Hubs, have officially launched their large-scale solar car park constructed from sustainable Glulam timber beams and Glass-Glass solar panels.

Wiltshire Council is leading the drive to help nature's recovery across both Wiltshire and Swindon and is preparing a Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS). 

Officers are investigating three separate burglaries in the Redlynch area.

Wiltshire Police are seeking a person who threatened a woman in Castle Street Salisbury after reversing their car into the victim's car earlier this month.

The Rockbourne Fair returns this autumn, offering a unique artisan shopping experience and supporting the Stars Appeal, Salisbury Hospital’s Charity.

Salisbury won the first Wiltshire derby of the season, coming off one goal better in a five-goal game that had a bit of everything.