Passengers urged to travel only if essential in heatwave

RAIL passengers across Wiltshire and the South West are being urged to travel only if essential this week as…

Drinking water regularly, creating a cool through draft at night, and not cooking hot meals are among the tips for staying cool

Top tips for staying cool as temperatures in Wiltshire could hit 40C

WITH temperatures rising to around 40C across Dorset and across the south west this week, we are all battling…

Wanted man found hiding in cupboard as police tackle busy few days

POLICE in Ringwood have revealed details of a busy few days that saw officers arrest a suspected drink-driver, track…

Sleeping in fear: Charity highlights growing hidden homelessness crisis

A HOMELESSNESS charity is appealing for public support as growing numbers of people face sleeping rough, sofa surfing or…

From pew to pillow: stay overnight in historic church

A TINY church overlooking the River Till is offering visitors a chance to do something truly out of the…

Creatives sought to help shape £20m future for Bemerton

ARTISTS, filmmakers, writers and creatives are being invited to help capture the voice of Salisbury Bemerton residents as a…

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Bins must be out earlier as heatwave hits Wiltshire

HOUSEHOLDS are being asked to ensure their bins are placed out for collection before 6am on their scheduled collection…

Shoppers urged to beat the heat at Salisbury Market

VISITORS to Salisbury Charter Market are being urged to shop early as traders prepare for soaring temperatures…

Salisbury races called off as red heat alert hits

SALISBURY Racecourse’s race meet scheduled for Wednesday has been abandoned due to the forecast extreme temperatures. The decision follows confirmation…

Red heat alert as county braces for 39C temperatures

WILTSHIRE is preparing for what could be the hottest days of the year so far after the Met Office…

Residents left “egg-static” after chicks hatch

RESIDENTS at The Cedars Care Home in Landford have been enjoying a heartwarming new experience after helping to hatch…

Police appeal after bicycle stolen in high street

POLICE are appealing for help to identify a person following the theft of a bicycle from a cycle rack…

Amber heat alert extended as health officials issue safety warning

RESIDENTS are being urged to take extra care in the hot weather after health officials extended an amber heat-health…

Thousands gather for stunning Summer Solstice sunrise

MORE than 20,000 people gathered at Stonehenge this weekend to celebrate the Summer Solstice with a stunning sunrise over…

Salisbury gets a seaside splash with summer square fayre

SALISBURY is set to get a taste of the seaside this summer as the popular Fayre on the Square…

Police treating Laverstock barn fire as suspicious after Land Rover destroyed

POLICE are investigating a barn fire in Laverstock as a suspected case of arson after a Land Rover, farming…

Three-year-old walks to support dad’s cancer care

MOST three-year-olds spend their weekends racing around playgrounds or learning to ride a scooter. But little Kip Martin has set…

Free event connects residents with climate and energy experts

A FREE event at County Hall next month is bringing together climate experts, energy advisers and environmental groups to…

Wiltshire vineyard toasts ten years with prestigious world wine award

A FAMILY-RUN Wiltshire vineyard is raising a glass to a remarkable double celebration after winning one of the wine…

Salisbury volunteer honoured with BEM for pandemic support

A SALISBURY woman who helped thousands of volunteers across the UK during the pandemic has spoken of her shock…

Downton school wins prestigious autism inclusion award

A SECONDARY school in Wiltshire has become the first in the county to achieve a prestigious national award recognising…