Photos of Chalke Valley History Festival 2018

Chalke Valley History Festival 2018



Charles and Camilla

Photos of Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall in Salisbury

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visited Salisbury on 22 June 2018 in recognition of the recovery programme in the city following a major incident on 4 March. Their Royal Highnesses greeted members of the public in the city centre and attended a reception at the Guildhall to speak to people who […]



Steward for Oxfam at WOMAD Festival

Oxfam need more stewards for WOMAD Festival (25-30 July 2018). Stewards need to be over 18 years of age and able to commit to working 3 x 8 hour shifts across the festival. Oxfam has been taking volunteers to festivals for over 20 years and it’s a fantastic way to give your time to a worthwhile […]



Team hits the road in Bustard Ride for charity

A team from Wiltshire Council led by two of the authority’s corporate directors are preparing for a gruelling 130-mile sponsored bike ride around the county. Also coming along for the ride in aid of mental health charity, Wiltshire MIND, is Chief Constable Kier Pritchard from Wiltshire Police. The Bustard Ride on 21 June begins at […]



Hairy Bikers and James Martin join Longleat food and Drink Festival

The Hairy Bikers and TV chef James Martin will be among the highlights at this year’s Longleat Food & Drink Festival (June 23rd – 24th). As well as live cooking masterclasses, the two-day celebration of British summertime will also feature Market Street which plays host to 30 open-air food and drinks stalls, as well as […]



The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit Salisbury to support its recovery

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit Salisbury on Friday 22 June to support the recovery programme underway in the city following the nerve agent attack earlier in the year. Their Royal Highnesses will meet local businesses and people in the city centre before joining a reception in the Guildhall to […]



Salisbury shortlisted to host National Armed Forces Day in 2019

Following the nerve agent attack almost two months ago, the city of Salisbury has been shortlisted as a potential host of the Armed Forces Day National Event 2019. A bid was submitted by Wiltshire Council and Salisbury City Council as a fitting event to thank the military personnel and emergency services that have supported the […]



Photos of Kim Wilde in Salisbury

Kim Wilde at Salisbury City Hall, Sunday 22 April 2018



Crime scene at The Maltings

Salisbury nerve agent attack and Amesbury poisonings

On 4 March 2018, Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were found unconscious on a public bench in Salisbury, poisoned by a nerve agent.



Nicola Alberry becomes new High Sheriff for Wiltshire and Swindon

Wiltshire’s new High Sheriff was sworn in on 6 April in a ceremony which dates to Saxon times. Nicola Alberry, undertook her Declaration and acceptance at the Town Hall in Calne, taking over from Lady Marland. She will be responsible for a number of ceremonial duties during her year of office. Nicky started her career […]