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Sarah Hobbs (left) and Steph Johnson (right) hold a copy of Steve the Stick

Steve the Stick gets Royal approval

Shrewton author Steph Johnson has received Royal approval for her first book after receiving a letter from HRH Camilla…

Photo credit: Donald Capewell

Are you brave enough to walk on hot coals or across broken glass for charity?

Salisbury Hospice Charity is in search of a team of brave individuals to face their fears, and take on…

Sam Charleston and Lynne Blackwood – front and centre – lead the Lib Dem celebrations

Lib Dem vote surges in by-elections

CITY and county council by-elections in Salisbury ended in victory for the Liberal Democrats. The Salisbury St Paul’s ward on…

Pupils and staff from Heddington CofE Primary School with Cllr Laura Mayes, Cllr Ross Henning and Cllr Richard Clewer, of Wiltshire Council

Meet the innovators of the future

THE next generation of innovators, creators and problem solvers from across Wiltshire were in Salisbury this week for a…

Kier Pritchard is standing down Picture: Wiltshire Police

Police chief to stand down in 2023

THE Chief Constable of Wiltshire Police, Kier Pritchard, has announced his intention to retire from his role next year…

Wiltshire PCC, Philip Wilkinson

‘We cannot be complacent over crime figures’ amid increase

CRIME in Wiltshire rose by 10.5 percent in the 12 months to June 2022, according to new figures. The force…

Taxi fares rising

Taxi fares rise is approved

TAXI fares are set to increase in Wiltshire amid rising fuel costs for drivers. Wiltshire Council has agreed to raise…

The group was made up of civil engineering apprentices from Wiltshire Council

Apprentices visit £27m river site

APPRENTICES got to see how theory is put into practice during a visit to a £27 million project in…

Plans for new 24 bed hospital in Salisbury

Plan for new 24-bed ward at hospital submitted

PLANS for a new, 24-bed inpatient ward at Salisbury Hospital have been submitted. The Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust has submitted…

Job ads falling to a six-year low

Number of job ads including salary falls to six-year low, research shows

THE number of job advertisements disclosing the salary on offer has slipped to a six-year low, according to new…