Councillor rallies residents to save fire station following announcement
A WILTSHIRE councillor says she is ‘gutted’ at proposals to axe Wilton Fire Station and is pleading with the…
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Complete 40 miles in 40 days and help fight homelessness
HOMELESSNESS charity ALABARÉ is calling on supporters to get walking this spring to nurture their own wellbeing and help…
Council tenants report above national average satisfaction
TENANT satisfaction is rising and safety standards are tightening across council-owned homes in Wiltshire, according to a new annual…
Union warns fire station closures in Wiltshire and Dorset will cost lives
THE UNION representing firefighters has slammed controversial proposals to close eight stations in Wiltshire and Dorset, warning communities will…
Fire chief speaks out as eight stations at risk of closure
DORSET and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning that mounting financial pressures could lead to the closure of…
Council forecasts £64 million shortfall for SEND provision in budget proposals
WILTSHIRE’S draft budget proposals would see £567 million spent on services, alongside a 2.99% council tax increase and an…
City businesses learn everyday benefits of AI
BUSINESSES in Salisbury have been getting to grips with AI tools such as ChatGPT during a recent workshop. The Make…
Community advice workshops will bust renewable energy myths
COMMUNITIES are being invited to help shape their own energy future as a new county-wide project explores how renewable…
Full House: Amesbury bingo raises over £1,100
MORE than £1,100 has been raised through the mayor of Amesbury’s charity appeal, with funds split between a rare…
Teen suffers facial injuries in early morning assault
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an assault in Salisbury which left a young man with serious facial injuries. On…
Redevelopment will give Leaden Hall ‘new lease of life’, says Cathedral
SALISBURY Cathedral has responded to a petition opposing the redevelopment of Leaden Hall, stressing proposals aim to restore the…
New grant to transform wellbeing services for ambulance staff
SOUTH Western Ambulance Charity has secured a £200,000 grant to expand wellbeing support for ambulance staff. The funding is part…
Police catch hundreds of speeding drivers
POLICE recorded more than 1,000 speeding offences across the county last month when officers stepped up enforcement. Figures released by…
Time running out for community grant applications in Amesbury
TIME is running out for community groups hoping to secure funding from Amesbury Town Council’s Grants Round…
Neighbourhood warned to be vigilant of rogue traders and cold callers
RESIDENTS in a Salisbury neighbourhood have been given advice on how to protect themselves from doorstep crime. Wiltshire Council Trading…
Cathedral appoints specialist archaeologist of TV fame
SALISBURY Cathedral has announced the appointment of Alfred R J Hawkins as its new archaeologist, bringing a wealth of…
Council raises concerns over funding social housing reforms
WILTSHIRE Council has warned that a growing funding shortfall is putting the future of new social housing at risk. The…
Grant means youngsters can make supported housing more comfy and cosy
HOMELESSNESS charity ALABARÉ is helping more vulnerable young people turn supported accommodation into a place they can truly call…
Vapes and cigs stolen in early morning burglary
POLICE are investigating a burglary at a convenience store in Salisbury where vapes and cigarettes were stolen. A crowbar was…
Cathedral to showcase work of late photographer Peter Marlow
SALISBURY Cathedral is set to become the latest stop on a major national photography tour celebrating the quiet power…
Public consultation on parking tariff increases to launch in spring
PLANS to bring back Sunday on-street parking charges in Salisbury have progressed after Wiltshire Council’s cabinet gave formal approval…