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Salisbury District Hospital’s Charity Stars Appeal and Wiltshire Creative, together, brought some festive cheer to patients with a special visit from the stars of this year’s panto!

Salisbury Radio understands that two organisations are bidding to become Salisbury's City Hall operators.

​​​​​​​Longleat in Wiltshire has unveiled its exciting 2025 plans, which it describes as a 'Christmas gift for guests'.

This Saturday brings the final home game of the calendar year for Salisbury, with Welling United, the visitors to the Ray Mac.

Wiltshire Creative has announced that Sara Lock has been appointed as Director of Audiences.

Don’t Risk It is the message for drivers from Wiltshire Police this December as almost 40 people have been arrested for drink and drug driving offences since their Christmas operation began. 

Salisbury Soroptimists splashed orange around the city during 16 Days of Activism, part of the United Nations Orange the World initiative to eliminate violence against women.

A group of dedicated Sarum Vision cyclists pedalled 150 miles over two days in September to raise £2790 for Rise:61, a Salisbury-based charity supporting young people on the Bemerton Heath estate.

Salisbury suffered a two-nil home defeat to Maidstone United, the best away side in the league so far this season, who are yet to be beaten on their travels.

Wiltshire Police have set up their first Independent Advisory Group to tackle violence against women and girls.

Smokers across Wiltshire are being encouraged to put stopping smoking at the top of their New Year’s resolutions, to improve their health, wealth, and wellbeing.

Salisbury Cathedral will be holding a special Family Crib Service for Christmas Eve.

The Leaders of Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire Councils are optimistic that they can work with Government to progress proposals for the Heart of Wessex Mayoral Strategic Authority following the publication of the Devolution White Paper.

The Salisbury community has given in a big way for this year's Salisbury Great Toy Appeal, donating hundreds of gifts and thousands of pounds.

South Western Railway customers are advised to check before travelling over the Christmas and New Year period due to seasonal service alterations and major engineering works in the Woking area.  

The weather looks to be far more favourable as Salisbury prepare themselves for the re-arranged fixture against Maidstone United.

On Tuesday, 10th December, the annual Fisherton Street Window Decorating competition took place.

A Salisbury vape shop has become the fourth Wiltshire business to be served with a closure notice this week by Wiltshire Council’s Trading Standards team.

More than 80 people attended a ‘Disability Sports Takeover’ event held at Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre, Salisbury, on Friday, 6th December.

A late goal deep into added goal denied Salisbury all three points in a compelling encounter in Berkshire.

Salisbury travel to Berkshire on Saturday for their latest Vanarama National League South tie, to play Slough Town.

People in Salisbury and South Wiltshire who rely on regular medication to stay well are being advised to get their repeat prescriptions ordered now to avoid being left short during Christmas and new year period.

Wiltshire Council’s Cabinet has confirmed a strategy that outlines its library service’s vision, purpose and key areas of focus for the next five years.

Babies born at Salisbury District Hospital are sleeping even more comfortably thanks to the arrival of 20 specialist cots funded by generous donations to the Stars Appeal.

Old Sarum and Longhedge Pantry are in need of adult volunteers to help wrap hundreds of Christmas presents this Sunday (15th December)

Wiltshire Creative has announced its full programming for Spring 2025.

Local pet insurance firm Tedaisy Insurance Group has revealed that its Perfect Pet insurance brand has won a coveted Insurance Times Gold Award in the ‘Personal Lines’ category, presented at the annual event in London yesterday evening.

Wiltshire Council services and opening times will vary over the Christmas and New Year period.

Salisbury progressed to the Fourth Round of the Isuzu FA trophy after winning away at Chesham United, writes Toby Pike

Wiltshire Council has fined an Amesbury resident for illegally dumping his waste while moving house.

A map for beer lovers showing the Salisbury pubs that sell real ale and suggesting a circular walking tour from the city’s railway station has been published by the local branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

The trail hunting community in Salisbury has raised £1,800 for the Stars Appeal after hosting its annual Christmas market, The Foxy Fair.

The draw for the fourth round of the Isuzu FA Trophy has been made. If Salisbury beat Chesham United in their rearranged third-round tie, they will face a trip to Kent.

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A man who fled police after crashing while drink driving has been disqualified for a year.

Wiltshire Police have arrested and charged a man in connection with a knife-point robbery which took place in Amesbury on Saturday morning (7th December).

Longleat Safari park will reopen today following its closure over the weekend because of the high winds brought by Storm Darragh.

Salisbury's FA Trophy third-round tie, which was due to be played on Saturday, will now be played on Tuesday (10th December).

Some of the team involved with The Great Salisbury Toy Appeal gathered at Smyths Toy Superstore in Salisbury on Friday evening to buy hundreds of toys.

Salisbury City Council have made the decision to cancel the Charter Market and close Christmas on the Square on Saturday, 7th December because of Storm Darragh.

Wiltshire Council is encouraging people over the state pension age to check their eligibility with the Government for Pension Credit and the Winter Fuel Payment.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding local people about the hazards of severe weather as Storm Darragh brings heavy rain and very strong winds to the region.

A hugely popular Santa Sleigh will be returning to the roads of Salisbury and South Wiltshire this Christmas, spreading joy and raising money for Salisbury Hospice Charity.

Salisbury travel to Chesham United to play their Isuzu FA Trophy Third Round tie on Saturday (7th December).

Wiltshire Council is appealing for more people to become foster carers and provide a warm and welcoming home to help children escaping dangers in their home country.

Wiltshire Creative's 2024 pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, sees us transported back to 'Salisburyshire', and you'll be whisked along with the cast on a story that is funny, cute and will leave you captivated.

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery which happened outside McDonald's, Winchester Street, on Monday (2nd December).

Wiltshire Council has successfully cleared an unauthorised encampment on a byway in Cholderton, near Amesbury, after obtaining a court order.

Andrew White, a comic lauded by Joe Lycett as “very exciting and very funny” is coming to Salisbury as part of his debut UK tour, performing at Salisbury & South Wilts Sports Club on 20th December.

The 2024 Berwick St John Country Fayre has raised a record-breaking amount for the Stars Appeal, Salisbury Hospital’s Charity.

Salisbury were brought back down to earth with a bump with a defeat against a very good Worthing Side.

Wiltshire Police is appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Salisbury.

Plans to overhaul the rail network and put passengers first have been announced today as the Transport Secretary reveals South Western Railway’s services will be the first to transfer into public ownership next year. 

Spire Telecom is supporting two of our local pantries this Christmas and is helping raise Christmas spirits.

Chief Constable of Wiltshire Police, Catherine Roper, has said the force will continue to learn and develop because of the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry.

Worthing visit the Ray Mac for only the second ever time this evening (3rd December).

A man from Salisbury has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for assaulting a woman.

The Poppy Appeal Committee of the Salisbury RBL have announced that this year's Poppy Appeal has collected a record amount of £ 81,224. 

Macular degeneration patients are getting faster diagnosis and treatment at Salisbury Hospital thanks to new state-of-the-art equipment funded by a generous donation to the Stars Appeal.

Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire Councils have revised their Expression of Interest in devolution, committing to a Mayoral Combined Authority for the Heart of Wessex region.  

Christmas at Stourhead has officially launched, lighting up the historic gardens with breathtaking displays that are enchanting visitors nightly.

Salisbury returned to winning ways at the Ray Mac after a five-star second half against Hemel.