Community

Wiltshire villagers agree purchase of their local pub – subject to a community vote

A VILLAGE campaign to save the local pub has reached a major milestone - to buy the property itself. The...

The Wiltshire Boater Survey 2026 has launched. Picture: Wiltshire Council

Calling Wiltshire canal boaters – share your views as 2026 survey launches

Boaters living along Wiltshire’s waterways are being called upon to share their views on issues affecting them in the county....

The Salisbury Hospice Charity Midnight Walkers raised £25k for the charity. Picture: Andrea Penna Photography

Salisbury Hospice Charity Midnight Walk: Crowds light up the night raising £25k

GLITTERY wings, illuminated flower crowns and more were on show as hundreds of people braved the dark to raise money...

The new 'Shedquarters' were celebrated at an open day. Picture: Fordingbridge Avon Valley Shed

Men’s Shed celebrates new premises for weekly gatherings

A NEW shed has been built - offering a place for people to gather, share friendship and do some good...

This year's special blessing for pets saw its biggest turnout yet. Picture: Salisbury Cathedral

All Creatures Great and Small: Salisbury Cathedral special blessing for pets

ANIMALS came in two by two for a special blessing service at Salisbury Cathedral. Owners and their beloved companions took...

The Harvest Appeal aims to to break the burden of food insecurity and isolation on those in hardship. Picture: Salisbury Foodbank

Urgent appeal from Salisbury Foodbank amid “record levels of need”

SALISBURY Foodbank is appealing for support as it enters the autumn harvest season - when demand increases amid falling temperatures...

Salisbury Rotary Club recently announced a three-year sponsorship deal helping boost girls’ rugby in the city. Picture: Salisbury Rotary Club

Girls rugby gets a boost thanks to Salisbury Rotary Club sponsorship

AFTER recently announcing a three-year sponsorship deal helping boost girls rugby in Salisbury, the city rotary club welcomed a special...

The Royal British legion band and Little Big Band ensemble packed out the Salvation Army hall. Picture: Salvation Army

Royal British Legion band and Little Big Band ensemble pack out Salvation Army hall

BANDS hit the right note during a special concert in Salisbury to raise money for the city’s Royal British Legion...

Walkers at the start line of Walk for Wards at Wilton House. Picture: Simon Ward

Record breaking Walk for Wards Stars Appeal fundraiser tops £170k

THE Walk for Wards fundraising event in aid of the Stars Appeal has once again topped record numbers. Held at...

Wilton Place staff have been recognising the efforts of their housekeeping team. Picture: Wilton Place

Housekeepers celebrated for going “above and beyond” at care home

APPRECIATION for the work of housekeepers was on the agenda at a Salisbury care home during a special week dedicated...