Police chief blasts decision to cut £1m in serious violence funds
A DECISION to withdraw dedicated funding aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) and serious violence hotspots has been slammed…
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MP will donate salary from new role to Salisbury 800 charter celebrations
SALISBURY has marked the 799th anniversary of its city charter, with preparations continuing to build towards next year’s major…
Council seeks performers for exciting new city centre installation
PERFORMERS, schools and community groups in Salisbury are being invited to showcase their talents during a six-week installation in…
Care home residents enjoy sea shanty sing-along with Navy Larks
THERE was a distinctly salty breeze blowing through Milford House Care Home in Salisbury this week – and it…
£1.5m Lottery bid could transform empty shop into city eco hub
A BID for a £1.5 million National Lottery grant could transform Salisbury’s city centre by turning an empty shop…
Union chief slams fire station closure plans ahead of important meeting
FIREFIGHTERS in Dorset and Wiltshire are facing what their union describes as an unprecedented threat, as proposals to close…
Annual big sleep out to take place in St Paul’s Cathedral churchyard
A CHARITY supporting homeless veterans is set to stage its first public sleep-out at St Paul’s Cathedral next summer. ALABARÉ…
Residents to be charged to use recycling centres over the border
WILTSHIRE residents could soon have to pay to use some nearby recycling centres under plans being introduced by neighbouring…
Flooding prompts investigation between council and housing developer
A COUNCILLOR has reignited concerns over flooding at a new housing development in Salisbury after dramatic footage of floodwater…
Explore different art mediums in free family workshop
FAMILIES and art lovers are being invited to get hands-on with creativity at a free drop-in workshop at Salisbury…
One-to-one tech support sessions available at library
RESIDENTS who struggle with technology are being urged to turn to their library, as a range of free digital…
Flooding possible between Salisbury and Ringwood, says Environment Agency
A FLOOD warning has been issued for communities along the Middle Hampshire Avon, with flooding expected today as river…
From litter picks to wildlife: Wiltshire villages challenged to be the best kept
VILLAGES are being urged to roll up their sleeves and show what community pride really looks like as entries…
Wiltshire Police must still find £4.6 million in savings despite budget approval
WILTSHIRE Police will ‘protect officer numbers’ and continue modernising local policing after a £15-a-year rise in the police element…
A year of sound and celebration planned at Salisbury Cathedral
THE SOUND of music – and much more besides – will echo through Salisbury Cathedral next year after the…
Funding boost has transformed lives of homeless veterans
A HOMELESSNESS charity based in Salisbury has helped more than 170 veterans rebuild their lives – with dozens now…
Key support service for unpaid carers set to close across two counties
COMMUNITIES in Wiltshire and Dorset have described their sadness following the announcement that a key support services for unpaid…
Inspectors demand more work on council’s countywide planning document
WILTSHIRE Council has provided an update on the Wiltshire Local Plan, currently being examined by Planning Inspectors. Local Plans, prepared…
Firefighters at station under threat humbled by messages of support
FIREFIGHTERS have confirmed that there is no public meeting being held at Wilton Fire Station tomorrow following online speculation. The…
Woman reported for careless driving after pedestrian taken to hospital
POLICE in Salisbury are seeking witnesses or dash cam footage of a collision between a car and a pedestrian. The…