Salisbury Journal

Salisbury man bags top prize of £1,780 after winning major pool tournament Adam Guyatt, from London Road, Salisbury, bagged the top prize of £1,780 at the Andover Pool Open, which took place on October 4 and 5, 2025.

Wow!

Woman stabbed after police worker failed to identify man's violent past A former Wiltshire Police worker whose safeguarding failures put women at risk of domestic abuse would have been fired if he had not resigned

He would have been fired if he had not resigned

The Old Mill puts out call for new 'hungry chefs' to join operation The Old Mill is seeking new chefs and has issued a public call for them to join its ambitious operation.

'We are looking for chefs who are team players, have a great positive attitude, and most of all take great pride in their work'

Salisbury Cathedral to celebrate 800 years of worship at the end of the month Salisbury Cathedral marks 800 years of worship with a special evensong, exhibition of historic artefacts, and anniversary events from 22–28…

A pivotal moment

PICTURES: Salisbury City Hall officially reopens while refurbishment continues Salisbury City Hall has welcomed music and comedy fans for the first time in five years at a VIP opening event on Sunday afternoon

It's finally open!

Primary school pupils get exclusive preview of play park they helped design Sarum St Paul's primary school pupils have been given an exclusive preview of a play area at Salisbury River Park before its official summer opening

How amazing 👏

Police warn drivers to avoid A303 after serious crash closes road in both directions Closures are in place between the junction with the A36 and Longbarrow Roundabout

Find another route if you are heading out today

PICTURES: Youth theatre group marks 60th anniversary with production A youth theatre group has marked its 60th anniversary with a performance of The Jungle Book.

Young people were the stars both on and off stage

Teen raises over £10k on 2,600 mile charity cycle as he stops in Salisbury Tom Dunlop, 19, is pedalling through towns, cities, and countryside to visit all 60 British racecourses.

Amazing 👏

Couple miss grandson’s graduation as bus breaks down on ‘journey from hell’ A couple missed their grandson’s graduation when their Salisbury to Southampton X7 bus broke down and they were “dumped” in Totton

'It was absolutely disgraceful'

Council opposes plans to build 'ugly' shop and drive-thru coffee unit Armishaw Removals is seeking full planning permission to develop a brownfield site in Harnham for mixed-use development.

The right call?

Tesco Express store could be built outside city pub to serve growing population A Tesco Express store could be built in the car park of Salisbury pub The Greyfisher

A good idea?

PLANNING: Shop and drive-thru coffee unit could be built on brownfield site A convenience store and drive-thru coffee shop could be built on Netherhampton Road if Wiltshire Council grants planning consent

A good idea for the brownfield site?

Driver caught with cocaine in system slapped with three-year roads ban A DRIVER of heavy goods vehicle tested positive for having cocaine in his system and has been banned from driving for three years.

He was using his phone and not wearing a seatbelt

Salisbury market trader shares her delight in serving ice cream to Queen Camilla Joanna Weaver, 28, runs her business Joanna’s Gelato and appears on Market Place every Tuesday and Saturday for Salisbury's Charter Market.

'I couldn't quite believe it'

Family-run smokehouse with a twist opens in city centre Family-run restaurant TXIN, which fuses Texan and Indian cuisine, has opened in Salisbury city centre

Oh this sounds DELICIOUS

Councillors back bid for Queen Elizabeth Gardens to be designated bathing area Salisbury City Council has backed a community-led application for a stretch of the River Avon to become a DEFRA-approved designated bathing area

Advocates say the scheme would improve the health of the river

See inside as Gail's finally opens with 'community focus and quality products' The bakery chain on the corner of Ox Row and the Poultry Cross finally opened this morning (Thursday, July 17) at 7 am.

The bakery was buzzing inside as people flocked to see what it was about

City centre cake shop to open more days a week as business grows Cakes by Victoria Marie officially opened its doors on Winchester Street, Salisbury, on Saturday, April 12.

Great news!

Family and friends pay tribute to 'beloved' Salisbury runner who died from cancer FAMILY and friends paid tribute to a beloved Salisbury runner who died from cancer.

Our thoughts are with his loved ones

Salisbury FC: Supporters share hopes and fears after new owner takes over Last weekend, the club confirmed that entrepreneur Ali Alhamad has agreed to take over ownership.

'I think it could be good for the club'

Popular comic Jason Manford to bring UK tour to revamped City Hall next spring SALISBURY City Hall will welcome Jason Manford next spring, the popular Mancunian comic has confirmed.

Will you book tickets?

‘Out of credits’ – city centre arcade says it's ‘game over’ as doors close Highest Score Arcade, a ‘retro gaming paradise’ in Salisbury city centre, has ‘closed’

Highest Score Arcade opened in Cross Keys Shopping Centre only opened last year

Junior school that ‘believes in better’ celebrates glowing inspection report A Salisbury school is celebrating a glowing report following a SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) inspection

Lovely!

Popular children's bookshop announces move to Cross Keys Shopping Centre Salisbury independent children's bookshop Rocketship is moving from Bridge Street into Cross Keys Shopping Centre in August 2025

Rocketship Bookshop is planning to open at the former Scent Studio unit in early-August

Mystery as popular Salisbury cafe suddenly closes The News Cafe on New Canal has been open since September 16, 2024, offering morning-to-night dining and drinking.

It only opened in September 😲

Teenagers set off from cathedral on epic walk to help war-torn Ukraine Three Salisbury teenagers have embarked on a 1,200-mile walk to raise money to help people affected by the war in Ukraine

More here 👇

Three Salisbury teenagers have embarked on a 1,200-mile walk to raise money to help people affected by the war in Ukraine.

Oscar-winning actress and Stars Appeal patron Olivia Colman visits Salisbury Hospital Olivia, who is a patron of the Stars Appeal and has starred in The Crown and The Favourite, visited the hospital on Monday, June 23, alongside the…

Look who came to visit!

Outcry over 'disgraceful' behaviour at Stonehenge Summer Solstice Members of a Salisbury community Facebook group expressed anger and disappointment following reports of the aftermath of the annual celebration.

'You bunch of scruffs'