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The New Forest Primary School received an excellent report following an Ofsted inspection in December.

Salisbury Cathedral has completed a major project to replace lighting inside the Cathedral with more efficient LED lighting that will significantly contribute to reducing the Cathedral’s carbon footprint.

A man who racially abused and stabbed his ex-partner’s boyfriend following an argument has been jailed for almost five years.

Progress has been made to plant at least 20 community orchards throughout Wiltshire soon as part of a government tree initiative to celebrate last year’s Coronation of King Charles III.

Salisbury welcome Farnborough back to the Ray Mac this evening (21st January) for their third meeting this season, with each team registering a win so far this term.

Around 1500 people have signed a petition calling for Salisbury City Council to halt plans to close toilets in the city centre.

Wiltshire FA has confirmed that the Wilts Premier Shield Semi-Final between Salisbury and Bemerton Heath Harlequins will now be played at the Ray Mac.

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses following an attempted break-in to the ATM machine at Tesco, Amesbury.

Wiltshire Council was delighted to have been able to recently offer families in the Salisbury area the opportunity to attend a pantomime performance this winter thanks to support from Wiltshire Creative.

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Salisbury came away with all three points from Chippenham after a big slice of luck gave Brian Dutton's side victory in the Wiltshire Derby.

Laverstock & Ford Parish Council has thanked the Neighbourhood Police team for their work in the parish over the last couple of years.

Wiltshire Creative has announced their Spring Season Welcome Morning to be held at Salisbury Playhouse on Saturday, 1st February, from 10.30 am-1 pm.

Wiltshire Police are looking to identify a woman in connection with damage caused to a red Mercedes in Ludgershall.

Lead keeper at Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire, James Dennis, has seen his weekly podcast receive national acclaim.

On Saturday (18th January), Brian Dutton's side travel to Chippenham for the second Wiltshire derby this season.

Wiltshire Council is reinforcing its commitment to tackling environmental crime in the county, with two recent incidents of fly-tipping and littering resulting in fixed penalty notices.

Salisbury Hospice Charity has announced a record-breaking success in this year’s Christmas Tree Collection & Recycling Scheme.

South Western Railway is, once again, joining train operators throughout England and Wales to make taking that special trip easier and cheaper.

The Salisbury Music Awards will return to celebrate local music talent at an awards ceremony at the beginning of March.

Wiltshire Creative has announced the full cast for Patrick Barlow’s stage adaptation of John Buchan’s novel The 39 Steps.

Two people have been charged with rural crime offences after they were arrested by Salisbury response officers, following reports of hare coursing near Ludgershall in the summer.

Phyll Babb, the 99-year-old who decided to raise money for a Salisbury homelessness charity by doing 100 one-mile walks in her 100th year, has reached her target six months ahead of schedule – and will now keep going until she has done 200.

At a meeting next week, Wiltshire Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve a preferred tenant to take over the running of City Hall in Salisbury – which, if agreed, would ensure the reopening of the entertainment venue takes a significant step forward.

Salisbury's clinical first-half display was enough to see them through to the Wiltshire FA Premier Shield semi-final despite a spirited comeback from Melksham Town.

Wiltshire Police are looking for a man after prescription medication was stolen from Tesco Extra on Southampton Road.

Organisers of Salisbury's Winterfest Beer Festival are putting local brewers centre stage at the event later this month.

Dan Fitchett has signed for Salisbury FC until the end of the season, confirming his fourth spell at the Ray Mac.

The Leaders of Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire Councils have submitted a letter to the Government to confirm they wish to be considered as part of the Devolution Priority Programme.

Dinghams cookware shop in Salisbury has announced it will close after more than 40-years.

A cinema release of Macbeth, starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, which is currently playing to sold-out houses in the West End, has been announced and will be shown at Salisbury's Everyman and Odeon cinemas.

Salisbury FC have announced the signing of AFC Bournemouth Under-21 midfielder Lewis Brown on loan.

Wiltshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has said he believes the police funding settlement given to rural forces is short-sighted and places unnecessary pressure on a police force that is improving its service to communities.

Wiltshire Council has invested in a 100% electric Refuse Collection Vehicle (eRCV) which will be trialled around the county by its waste collection contractor, Hills, in support of its objectives to reduce carbon emissions and modernise its fleet to include low carbon vehicles.

Salisbury welcome Farnborough back to the Ray Mac on Saturday for their third meeting this season, with each team registering a win so far this term.

BROADCASTER and DJ Adele Roberts is urging people to kick start the New Year by signing up for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.

For the third year, the Salisbury City Council Communities Team are working with local residents and schools to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day.

Almost 100 people were arrested during a month-long anti-drink and drug-driving crackdown.

Wiltshire Council is keen to work with parents and carers to support children and young people who are struggling to attend school and is offering support and advice to help them get back into a routine.

New statistics have revealed that Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity undertook a record number of missions during 2024.

Gareth Machin, Artistic Director at Wiltshire Creative, sat down with Andy Munns from Salisbury Radio to look back at 2024 and to look ahead to what's coming in 2025.

A Beautiful and atmospheric Song Recital will take place at Salisbury Cathedral this January as part of Candlelight Concert Series

New Canal and High Street in Salisbury will be closed to traffic in the evening for 12 days, beginning on Monday, January 20th.

Wiltshire Council is asking people thinking of a change of career to consider fostering and help make a difference to the life of a local child.

Network Rail is thanking passengers following the completion of its festive railway upgrades across its Wessex route.

Wiltshire Police is appealing for witnesses after two farms were burgled over the weekend.

Wiltshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner is asking all residents to use their voices and identify how much extra they would be prepared to pay for policing – and why.

Wiltshire Council recently invited residents to give their views on how the council should prioritise spending in 2025/26 at a series of face-to-face interactive sessions in libraries and via an online survey. 

Guided tours are being offered to people who are interested in finding out more about the River Park Project.

Wiltshire Police is appealing to identify two women as potential witnesses to a serious assault which took place in Salisbury city centre in the early hours of Sunday morning (5th January)

A drink driver has been disqualified from driving after colliding with a vehicle which had a family of four inside.

Looking to commit to a healthier, more active lifestyle in 2025? Wiltshire Council leisure centres are here to help you start the new year off right!

The Whites have been knocked out of the FA Trophy after a defeat away at Sittingbourne.

Salisbury travel to Sittingbourne in Kent for their fourth round fixture in the Isuzu FA Trophy, with an opposition yet to be beaten at home in the league so far this season.

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