Mark Romain and wife Dawn at Saddler's Hall, London

Salisbury saddler Mark takes the reins at national organisation

A MASTER saddler from Salisbury has taken the reins in a prestigious national role. The Society of Master Saddlers has...

John Cox with his book, Memories for Rosemary

Poet’s collection inspired by wife’s dementia diagnosis is raising money for Stars Appeal

RETIRED English teacher John Cox has released a personal collection of poems inspired by the memories he shares with his...

Nature in art to be discussed at Tisbury lecture

HOW nature presents a subject elsewhere will be the topic of an art talk in Tisbury next month. On September...

Ken back on the green, at Bournemouth Bowling Club

Ringwood care home resident returns to the bowling green after 10 years!

RINGWOOD care home resident Ken was bowled over when he returned to the green for the first time in a...

A major £14m expansion project at Sarum Academy in Salisbury has been approved. Pictures: Sarum Academy/Footprint Architects/Wiltshire Council

£14.6 million Salisbury school expansion plan gets planning permission

PLANNING permission has been granted for a huge £14 million redevelopment of a Salisbury school. Capacity at Sarum Academy, in...

Man charged with driving offences after hare coursing incident

A MAN has been charged with driving offences after a hare coursing incident near Ludgershall. Tommy Frankham, 21, of Sandy...

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Billy Conners has been jailed for 19 months for assaulting a woman. Picture: Wiltshire Police

Former Salisbury man Billy Conners, 26, jailed for beating woman

BILLY Conners has been jailed for 19 months after he admitted assaulting a woman in her 30s. Conners, formerly of...

Medieval Summer Fayre raises more than £900 for Wilton church appeal

A SUMMER fayre that took visitors back in time raised a very modern £900 towards the restoration and expansion of...

The incident, on the Churchfield Industrial Estate, occurred on July 9. Pictures: Wiltshire Police

CCTV appeal after theft from Salisbury industrial estate

POLICE are keen to trace these people in connection with a theft from a unit at a Salisbury industrial estate....

Your chance to get up close and personal with Stonehenge – with no other visitors around

HAVE you ever wanted to enjoy the ancient mystery and surreal atmosphere of Stonehenge all by yourself? Well, now you...

Applications open for community project funding in Salisbury: How to apply

COMMUNITY groups, organisations and others are being urged to apply for funding to back ideas that will improve their communities....

Mary and Teddy celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary and inset, in their younger days

‘We have always loved each other’: Mary and Teddy mark 70 years of marriage

"OUR marriage has never been boring." Those were the words of Teddy Penn who, alongside wife Mary, have celebrated their...

Salisbury Mela returns to the city on August 9. Picture: Salisbury City Council

Culture, community and creativity returns at Salisbury Mela next month

CULTURE, community and creativity will be showcased at the 2026 Salisbury Mela, which returns next month. Following the success of...

Don't Dine Alone runs at Milford House on Wednesdays and Fridays

Don’t Dine Alone: Salisbury care home welcoming elderly residents for meals

ELDERLY people who might usually dine alone are being invited to join residents and staff at a Salisbury care home...

The incident unfolded in Newton Tony, around the junction of Amesbury Road and Cholderton Road. Picture: Google

Police appeal after crash and altercation involving “a number of people”

POLICE are appealing for information after an crash - and an "altercation involving a number of people". Wiltshire Police said...

Details of 2028 Stars Appeal charity challenge trek revealed: How to take part

ADVENTUROUS folks are being urged to take on an ambitious 100km challenge for charity. The Stars Appeal, Salisbury Hospital’s Charity,...

Grimsdyke Goose Fair is set to take place on August 2

Goose fair will raise much-needed funds for Salisbury Hospice Charity

THE third Grimsdyke Goose Fair is set to take place next week - raising money for the Salisbury Hospice Charity....

Grand Parade plan to kick off Salisbury’s 800th birthday celebrations

A "SPECTACULAR" parade is planned next summer to mark Salisbury's 800th birthday. Salisbury City Council has revealed the first plans...

Construction starts on new £50 million military facilities upgrades

CONSTRUCTION has started on new and improved facilities for military personnel in Tidworth and Warminster. The two major infrastructure projects...

Polly Hale, centre, has taken on the role of head teacher

Permanent head teacher confirmed at village school near Salisbury

A PERMANENT new head teacher has been appointed at Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop School. Following a recruitment process, Polly Hale...

Cuckoo Inn landlord Nik Amplianitis, centre, receives the award from CAMRA Salisbury & South Wiltshire branch regional director Norman Clinnick, and cider champion Jane Foster

Village inn near Salisbury crowned regional cider pub of the year

A VILLAGE inn near Salisbury will represent southern England at a national awards later this year. The 150-year-old Cuckoo Inn,...