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“Action underway” to move unauthorised encampment on Bishopdown Playing Fields

SALISBURY Police said it is aware of the unauthorised encampment on Bishopdown Playing Fields and it is taking action. The...

The UKHSA is leaving Porton Down for Essex. Picture: Google

UKHSA Porton Down base to move to Essex – but MoD will stay – Government confirms

THE UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is leaving its facility in Porton Down - and heading for Essex. Health Secretary...

The sessions will run on Tuesdays at Highest Score Arcade in Salisbury

Game not over as Salisbury’s Highest Score Arcade SAVED

A SALISBURY arcade that was set to close will remain open thanks to the support of the local community. Highest...

Thunder and lightning could hit on Friday and Saturday. Picture: Met Office

Weather warning – for heavy rain and thunder – issued for Salisbury in coming days

SALISBURY could see heavy, thundery rain in the coming days - with a weather warning issued covering the city. After...

Salisbury and Amesbury mayors and Roofus at Stonehenge Picture: Alabaré

Big Sleep at Stonehenge to break cycle of homelessness

A SALISBURY homeless charity is calling on supporters to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime experience this November. On November 14,...

This marks the third incident in a week Picture: Google

Third unauthorised encampment – in just one week – spotted in Salisbury

ANOTHER unauthorised encampment has been established at Bishopdown Sports Field. This comes after caravans were spotted in Victoria Park on...

Theft of power tools and excavator in Salisbury sparks appeal

POLICE want to speak to anyone with information about the theft of power tools from a work site in Milford...

25,000 people attended Stonehenge for the summer solstice this year Picture: English Heritage

Fears Stonehenge byways could be closed for this year’s autumn equinox

THERE are increasing concerns that the byways surrounding Stonehenge could be closed for the autumn equinox this year. This comes...

Residents said the visit was "simply wonderful" Picture: Wilton Place

Alpaca visit brings joy to care home residents

CARE home residents in Wilton made some new furry friends thanks to a special visit. Two alpacas from Alpaca Adventure...

Similar incidents were reported in Warminster and Royal Wooten Bassett Pictures: Wiltshire Council

Bulford resident caught fly-tipping on CCTV handed £1,000 fine

A BULFORD resident is one of six people in Wiltshire that have been ordered to pay a fine for fly-tipping...