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Laverstock & Ford Parish Council saw their inaugural Community Speedwatch get underway this month after some initial setbacks.

A trainee teacher and marathon runner who is waiting for a liver transplant, was a special guest at the Lord Mayor’s Show in London last Saturday, representing the British Liver Trust, the UK’s leading liver health charity.

Wiltshire Council is continuing to host its series of community events across the county where people can ask questions to find out more about the work of the council, with the Leader of the Council having visited 16 of Wiltshire’s 18 community areas so far.

Wiltshire Police have arrested three people in connection with an investigation into thefts from vans across the county, during which thousands of pounds worth of power tools have been stolen.

Wiltshire Council has provided its second formal update of the 2024/25 financial year, which shows its previously forecasted overspending has reduced significantly.

Wiltshire Council’s Cabinet has agreed its future approach to collecting recycling when its current contracts to carry out this service come to an end in 2026.

A new initiative between Network Rail and South Western Railway has more than doubled the number of trains treating the railway and keeping the tracks leaf-free this Autumn.

Enter the Stars Appeal’s Christmas Raffle to be in with a chance of winning a tree-mendous top prize of £2,500.

A third person has been charged in connection with an incident at Stonehenge on June 19th, when an orange substance was thrown at the stones.

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after an ATM was broken in to at Waitrose in Salisbury.

Reggie and Friends Bring Festive Cheer to Salisbury Hospice as Christmas Tree Collection Registration Opens!

Salisbury have been drawn to play Chesham United away in the Third Round of the Izusu FA Trophy.

Longleat is hoping to bring hippos back to the Wiltshire estate and has submitted plans for new 21st century accommodation for the Vulnerable species.

Network Rail is encouraging passengers to plan ahead and check before travelling over Christmas and New Year, as tens of thousands of railway engineers will be working round the clock across the country to improve our railway – aiming to make it better, and more reliable.

​​​​​​​The annual Alabaré BIG Sleep at Salisbury Cathedral returns on Friday, 28th March 2025, for its 17th year!

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Salisbury have progressed to the Third Round of the Isuzu FA Trophy for the first time after a three-nil win at the Ray Mac against Farnborough.

Wiltshire Council has successfully prosecuted a Trowbridge businessman for dumping his rubbish on the A303.

DALIZ, an independent clothing retailer based in the heart of Salisbury, has launched an online store.

Salisbury’s very own budding author, 10-year-old Edwin, has just released his first book.

The Public Spaces Protection Order in Salisbury is making a difference to reduce the levels of anti-social behaviour in the city according to local business owners.

Two people have been charged in connection with an incident at Stonehenge in June, when an orange substance was thrown at the stones.

Salisbury welcome Farnborough to the Ray Mac on Saturday (16th November) for the second-round tie in the Isuzu FA Trophy.

A Salisbury woman has been sentenced today (14th November) for posting offensive videos on social media.

Wiltshire Creative have provided a peek behind the curtains as rehearsals are well underway for this year's Pantomime, Sleeping Beauty.

Salisbury Cathedral will present a series of intimate chamber concerts by candlelight in the tranquil setting of the North Transept in the Cathedral during 2025.

Salisbury Coach Park, along with the main footpaths through the Central Car Park area will reopen to the public today (Thursday 14 November), after undergoing an extensive makeover by the Environment Agency as part of the River Park scheme.

Wiltshire Police have arrested a man on suspicion of multiple offences following a serious incident at a farm near Amesbury in the early hours of Sunday morning (10th November).

Salisbury Radio is pleased to announce the full list of schools taking part in Song for Christmas 2024.

People from across Wiltshire who have had their lives transformed through the power of learning were invited to a special awards ceremony this month.

The much-anticipated Preloved Fashion and Sustainable Shopping Event returns on Thursday, November 21, from 7pm to 10.30pm at the Guildhall in Salisbury.

Did you know that, on average, two women a week are killed by their partners in the UK?

A toy appeal has been launched in Salisbury with the aim of providing a Christmas present for children from families who might otherwise go without this Christmas.

Wiltshire Police are investigating an incident of criminal damage which took place at a farm in Wilsford at around 12.20am on Sunday (10th November).

A conservator from BBC TV’s The Repair Shop has been working at Salisbury Cathedral to help conserve precious altar frontals.

Young people, their families and friends are being urged to ‘Spot the Signs’ of child criminal exploitation in a new campaign being launched by Wiltshire Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner.

Wiltshire Council is encouraging families with pre-schoolers to visit their local library and join in with a wide range of events to support pre-schoolers’ social skills and learning including baby days, story sharers and rhymetime sessions.

Following a break-in at a Tattoo shop, a pick-up truck was stolen from Crane Street in Salisbury.

Following a long-running case of anti-social behaviour, Wiltshire Council has successfully evicted a Downton man from a council-owned Gypsy and Traveller site.

The heaviest lantern in the history of Longleat’s Festival of Light has been unveiled at the Wiltshire estate.

Large numbers gathered around Salisbury's Guildhall Square to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

A special road safety competition has been launched to encourage young people to raise awareness of pedestrian distraction amongst their peers.

Julian Noyce’s latest children’s book ‘Oliver’s Dream Ticket’ takes inspiration from watching his son play football for Salisbury Thunder under 9s.

Salisbury equalised in the 96th Minute to rescue a point away at fellow newly promoted Enfield Town FC, writes Toby Pike.

Work is due to start on a Zebra Crossing on Churchfields Road on Monday, as part of the Station Forecourt project.

Following a robust recruitment process, Andy Cole QFSM has been announced as the new Chief Fire Officer for Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Local Architect and Artist, Tim Scrace, is inviting local businesses and entrepreneurs to come together to work together and collaborate at the latest IGNITE event.

Wiltshire Council is reminding residents that people found depositing their household waste in public litter bins could be issued fixed penalty notices or even prosecuted for fly-tipping.

A wide-ranging operation to tackle crime and disorder associated with the nighttime economy was launched on Saturday (2nd November).

Wiltshire Council has invested £580,000 of Vibrant Wiltshire grant funding into businesses that breathe new life into vacant units across Wiltshire’s town centres.

Salisbury travel to North London on Saturday (9th November) to face Enfield Town in the Vanarama National League South, with both sides coming into the game looking to pick up points.

Salisbury City Council is pleased to announce that Broken Bridges Nature Reserve Limited has been awarded a grant to help complete the purchase of 35 acres of Fitzgerald Farm.

A man has been sentenced to 36 weeks in prison, suspended for two years after admitting stalking a woman in Salisbury.

On Saturday, November 2nd, the Stonehenge Chamber of Trade hosted an exciting Fireworks & Laser Show, with support from Amesbury Town Council.

Tuesday saw the opening of a brand-new light and sound spectacular by Luxmuralis kindly supported by CCLA, as their new show Sarum Lights: Time premiered at Salisbury Cathedral last night.

Salisbury fell to a one-nil defeat against Torquay United thanks to a late penalty at the Ray Mac on Fireworks Night. 

On Sunday, 10th November 2024, Salisbury will pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country at the annual Remembrance Sunday Service at the War Memorial in the Guildhall Square.

Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm dazzled visitors on Friday, November 1st, with an unforgettable laser light show.

Once a month, Wilton Rotary Club host a very special evening at the Mercure White Hart Hotel for their friends and treat them to a guest speaker.

Wiltshire Council is reaching out to those who are privately fostering children to encourage them to get in touch for help and support.

Police in Salisbury would like to speak to a man about the theft of a bike from Salisbury City Centre in October.

Salisbury Reds are showing their support for the Royal British Legion - with bus drivers wearing poppies throughout the period of Remembrance.

An annual highlight of this upcoming Advent season is Handel’s Messiah, which will be performed on Saturday, December 7th, at 7 pm, at Salisbury Cathedral.

A cash injection has boosted the services of Salisbury's Central Health Clinic and two other sites in Bath and Swindon.

Salisbury's Fisherton Mill are getting in the festive spirit and they have lots on offer in the run up to Christmas.

Salisbury FC welcome Torquay United to the Ray Mac on Tuesday evening for the first-ever meeting between the two sides.

Wiltshire Police’s Rural Crime Team were joined by policing teams across the county to carry out proactive operations and community engagement events.

Wiltshire Council is continuing to host its series of community events across the county where people can ask questions to find out more about the work of the council, with the Leader of the Council having visited 15 of Wiltshire’s 18 community areas so far.

An army veteran from Salisbury, is one of 41 veterans, carers, and staff from Help for Heroes, who will pay tribute to comrades and family members who served, by joining the Cenotaph march-past on Remembrance Sunday (10th November), in London.