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St Mark's Roundabout is one of the air quality management zones in the city Picture: Google

“Significant progress” made with Salisbury air quality, council says

PEOPLE are able to breath easier in Salisbury after work took place to improve air quality…

Two people were caught fishing without a licence Picture: Amesbury Police

Patrols to stop fish poaching in Amesbury

POLICE embarked on targeted patrols in Amesbury to try and put an end to incidents of…

The Met Office said power cuts could occur Picture: Met Office

Yellow weather warning as 80mph winds set to hit south west

THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the south west…

The River Avon flowing through Queen Elizabeth Gardens Picture: Google/James Roddie

Have your say over plans for bathing water status at River Avon

A CONSULTATION has been launched to gauge residents’ views on whether part of the River Avon…

Three of the four now adult peregrines that are set to fend for themselves Picture: Salisbury Cathedral

Peregrines say goodbye to Salisbury Cathedral as season comes to an end

IT was an emotional farewell – for now – for peregrine chicks perched on high at…

REVEALED: How much household recycling was sent to landfill in Wiltshire

AS residents are being encouraged to ensure they are vigilantly recycling their waste, your Salisbury &…

Stella Stefanini (12) and Kayden Johnstone (13) take stock and give a boost to some of the Sunflowers at the Picking Patch Picture: Russell Sach

Sun stunts sustainable sunflowers – but not their warm glow

THE summer heatwave has stunted the growth of 40,000 sunflower seeds planted at The Picking Patch…

Volunteers working hard to improve the area Picture: Salisbury City Council

Avon Valley Nature Reserve sees repairs to make dog water access safer

A NEW stone staircase has been created at the Avon Valley Nature Reserve in Salisbury to…

Big changes coming to bin collections in Wiltshire

A MAJOR shake-up to the way recycling is collected in Wiltshire is being rolled out in 2027. Households will eventually…

Work to create the charging infrastructure needed is underway Picture: Salisbury Reds

23 new electric buses to hit Salisbury streets next year

SALISBURY will see 23 new electric buses join the Salisbury Reds’ fleet early next year. Work is currently underway at…