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Best places to watch rare solar eclipse in and around Salisbury

LIVE: Delays and traffic queues as A31 closure forces diversions

LIVE: Delays and traffic queues as A31 closure forces diversions

LIVE: A31 closure disruption worsens as two accidents block Salisbury roads

LIVE - A31 fire 'contained' as road remains closed both ways

LIVE - A31 fire 'contained' as road remains closed both ways

LIVE - A31 closed for third day running as fire 'contained'

Durrington Walking Group

Durrington Walking Group

Wiltshire Council

Funding cut puts popular Wiltshire walking scheme at risk, say volunteers

Motorists at a standstill on the A31 on Sunday afternoon

Motorists at a standstill on the A31 on Sunday afternoon

Diversion route in place as A31 closed both ways after fire

Salisbury marks 80th anniversary of Victory in Japan Day last year.

Salisbury marks 80th anniversary of Victory in Japan Day last year.

81st anniversary of VJ Day to be marked with special act of remembrance

Mills House in Amesbury

Mills House in Amesbury

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Good CQC rating for Amesbury care firm despite rights and records concerns

News

With solar eclipse glasses increasingly harder to find, here is how you can make a pinhole projector to enjoy the event a different way

With solar eclipse glasses increasingly harder to find, here is how you can make a pinhole projector to enjoy the event a different way

How to make a pinhole projector to view the solar eclipse amid shortage of glasses

UK construction firm with hundreds of employees enters administration

The Upper Deverills Summer Fete, Flower and Dog Show.

The Upper Deverills Summer Fete, Flower and Dog Show.

Summer fete features tallest weed and other entries at the 'highest standard'

Beauty by Justyna has been nominated for Beauty Salon of the Year

Beauty by Justyna has been nominated for Beauty Salon of the Year

Beauty salon of the year

'An incredible honour' - Beauty by Justyna nominated for Beauty Salon of the Year

Smith England and Tinga

Smith England and Tinga

Mums invited to learn hair skills at fundraiser for Salisbury Women’s Refuge

Caroline Lanyon and the Mayor of Salisbury, Cllr Jenny Bolwell.

Caroline Lanyon and the Mayor of Salisbury, Cllr Jenny Bolwell.

200 candles float down river in moving tribute on Hiroshima and Nagasaki Day

Salisbury Mela 2026

Salisbury Mela 2026

PHOTOS - Market Place transformed into celebration of culture and creativity

Braemar Lodge hosted an open garden in aid of Salisbury Hospice Charity, with an appearance from members of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO).

Braemar Lodge hosted an open garden in aid of Salisbury Hospice Charity, with an appearance from members of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO).

Colten Care’s Braemar Lodge

Residents become garden ambassadors at event showcasing home's green space

Students representing a range of T Level subjects are supporting the launch of Wiltshire College & University Centre's Big Placement Pledge.

Students representing a range of T Level subjects are supporting the launch of Wiltshire College & University Centre's Big Placement Pledge.

Wiltshire College and University Centre

Businesses urged to support students through industry placements

Police were called to an incident on North Street

Police were called to an incident on North Street

Wiltshire Police

Police called to reports of five people involved in 'disorder'

Motorists out of their cars on the A31 due to a vehicle fire

Motorists out of their cars on the A31 due to a vehicle fire

'You could feel the heat inside the car': Vehicle fire shuts off A31

Salisbury Law Courts on Wilton Road

Salisbury Law Courts on Wilton Road

Salisbury Crown Court

Trial date set for Salisbury man accused of grievous bodily harm

In the Dock - Man banned from pub for more than a year after threatening woman

Hockey's Farm Shop Butchers

Hockey's Farm Shop Butchers

Hockey's Farm Shop wins four Great Taste Awards for artisan produce

Berwick St John Country Fair is returning in September.

Berwick St John Country Fair is returning in September.

Country fayre with steam engines and dog show raising funds for hospital

Met Office considers rare extreme heat warning amid 36C heatwave forecast

More than 5,000 people have backed a petition calling for a universal State Pension from age 60 worth £610.08 a week.

More than 5,000 people have backed a petition calling for a universal State Pension from age 60 worth £610.08 a week.

Thousands back call for DWP State Pension from age 60 and increase to £610.08 a week

Octopus Energy will be giving away free electricity to customers as part of a deal related to the solar eclipse

Octopus Energy will be giving away free electricity to customers as part of a deal related to the solar eclipse

UK energy supplier to give away free electricity during this week's solar eclipse

Police officer reveals 'most annoying' motorway mistake that can lead to fines

The scene of the fire in the New Forest

The scene of the fire in the New Forest

More than 50 firefighters battle 'challenging' fire in New Forest

New community podcast, The Community Sofa, is launching this August.

New community podcast, The Community Sofa, is launching this August.

New podcast aiming to connect communities with support

Hatch House’s annual Open Garden will take place in August.

Hatch House’s annual Open Garden will take place in August.

Salisbury Hospice

Annual open garden event raising money for hospice charity returning this month

Wiltshire’s Archaeologist Guided Tours has been shortlisted in the British Travel Awards 2026.

Wiltshire’s Archaeologist Guided Tours has been shortlisted in the British Travel Awards 2026.

Tour company offering archaeologist-led experiences shortlisted in top awards

Nearly 100 people took part in the Wiltshire Walking Sports Festival.

Nearly 100 people took part in the Wiltshire Walking Sports Festival.

Wiltshire Council

Nearly 100 people take part in festival showcasing walking sports

Sport

Beau Morris in action at the Moto Grand Prix event.

Eleven-year-old races at Moto Grand Prix event at Silverstone

Amy, Katie and Emily who all played for Redlynch & Hale's third team.

Amy, Katie and Emily who all played for Redlynch & Hale's third team.

Redlynch & Hale 1sts suffer back-to-back defeats as 2nds continue winning ways

Harry Hickton secured his first-ever win in the JCW Class at Knockhill.

Harry Hickton secured his first-ever win in the JCW Class at Knockhill.

Hickton delivers top performance of fledgling career to secure maiden win

Charan Chahal 2 for 13.

Charan Chahal 2 for 13.

Wiltshire’s T20 finals dream ends in defeat to Buckinghamshire

Nearly 100 people took part in the Wiltshire Walking Sports Festival.

Nearly 100 people took part in the Wiltshire Walking Sports Festival.

Wiltshire Council

Nearly 100 people take part in festival showcasing walking sports

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National Sport

Racing at Salisbury will switch to the evening on Thursday (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Racing at Salisbury will switch to the evening on Thursday (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Salisbury pushed back to Thursday evening due to heat

Tuco Salamanca, ridden by William Buick, on their way to winning the JenningsBet Over 200 Shops Nationwide Handicap at Newcastle Racecourse. Picture date: Friday June 27, 2026.

Tuco Salamanca, ridden by William Buick, on their way to winning the JenningsBet Over 200 Shops Nationwide Handicap at Newcastle Racecourse. Picture date: Friday June 27, 2026.

Tuco Salamanca continues to take Pompey team on exciting venture

Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump presenting the World Cup (PA)

Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump presenting the World Cup (PA)

Donald Trump warns of ‘terrible mistake’ if FIFA replaces Gianni Infantino

Tom Cleverley applauds the fans (Jacob King/PA)

Tom Cleverley applauds the fans (Jacob King/PA)

Tom Cleverley relieved to see Plymouth claim derby honours

The host locations for this year’s Lloyds Tour of Britain have been revealed ahead of the race, with riders set to tackle another challenging route across Britain.

The host locations for this year’s Lloyds Tour of Britain have been revealed ahead of the race, with riders set to tackle another challenging route across Britain.

Lloyds Tour of Britain Men returns to Hull and Beverley for Stage Three in 2026

The host locations for this year’s Lloyds Tour of Britain have been revealed ahead of the race, with riders set to tackle another challenging route across Britain.

The host locations for this year’s Lloyds Tour of Britain have been revealed ahead of the race, with riders set to tackle another challenging route across Britain.

Stage four of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Men returns to North Yorkshire

The host locations for this year’s Lloyds Tour of Britain have been revealed ahead of the race, with riders set to tackle another challenging route across Britain.

The host locations for this year’s Lloyds Tour of Britain have been revealed ahead of the race, with riders set to tackle another challenging route across Britain.

Stage routes go live for the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Men

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Entertainment

The Music Baa is gearing up to host Flocksteady Beats.

Reggae legends to play three-day festival at grassroots venue

Mayor of Salisbury, Cllr Jenny Bolwell, with the Bangladeshi Welfare Association.

Mayor of Salisbury, Cllr Jenny Bolwell, with the Bangladeshi Welfare Association.

Salisbury Mela brings a world of flavour and music to Market Place

Award-winning 60s band with frontman from Wiltshire to play in Salisbury

Darren and Liz Brooks, Daliz founders

Darren and Liz Brooks, Daliz founders

Cross Keys Shopping Centre

Brick Lane street performer set for rare Salisbury show at Daliz

The High Corner Inn is hosting an outdoor cinema series.

The High Corner Inn is hosting an outdoor cinema series.

New Forest pub transforming gardens in outdoor cinema showing classic films

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Business

UK construction firm with hundreds of employees enters administration

Specialist Small Craft Ltd has delivered a lifeboat to the Southampton Independent Lifeboat service.

Specialist Small Craft Ltd has delivered a lifeboat to the Southampton Independent Lifeboat service.

New lifeboat delivered to support vital emergency service

Rob Macpherson and Mike Smales

Rob Macpherson and Mike Smales

Great Taste Awards

Salisbury businesses honoured in the Great Taste Awards - from peanut butter to gin

These postcodes might experience some delays when receiving deliveries.

These postcodes might experience some delays when receiving deliveries.

Over 100 postcodes in England and Wales experiencing Royal Mail delays - full list

HMRC is expected to update its Advisory Fuel Rates from September. Here's what the changes could mean for company car drivers, business mileage claims and tax.

HMRC is expected to update its Advisory Fuel Rates from September. Here's what the changes could mean for company car drivers, business mileage claims and tax.

HMRC to change mileage rates from September in update affecting millions of drivers

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LIVE: Delays and traffic queues as A31 closure forces diversions

LIVE: A31 closure disruption worsens as two accidents block Salisbury roads

LIVE: Man arrested after crash causes major gas leak

LIVE: Man arrested after crash causes major gas leak

Wiltshire Police

LIVE: Road remains closed after crash causes gas leak and forces evacuations

UPDATES - Crews remain at scene of caravan park fire in Amesbury

UPDATES - Crews remain at scene of caravan park fire in Amesbury

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue

UPDATES - Crews remain at scene of caravan park fire in Amesbury

RECAP: A30 reopens in both directions as major crash causes delays in Salisbury

LIVE: Long delays after head-on collision in Salisbury

LIVE: Long delays after head-on collision in Salisbury

LIVE: Traffic returns to normal after head-on collision in Salisbury

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Letters to the editor

Letter: ‘I was held against my will on an SWR train’

Rose Eva's artworks in Italy

Tears at Carrara: Sculptor’s life-changing Italian odyssey ends

Amy, Katie and Emily who all played for Redlynch & Hale's third team.

Redlynch & Hale 1sts suffer back-to-back defeats as 2nds continue winning ways

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Waits in A&E are still well above the Scottish Government’s target (PA)

Waits in A&E are still well above the Scottish Government’s target (PA)

A&E wait times show slight improvement in latest weekly figures

Trump Media slumped to a 238 million US dollar (£176 million) quarterly loss (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Trump Media slumped to a 238 million US dollar (£176 million) quarterly loss (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Trump Media sinks to £176 million loss and refocuses efforts on Truth Social

Temperatures are expected to peak around 36C on Thursday (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Temperatures are expected to peak around 36C on Thursday (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Heat health alerts coming into force as UK braces for fifth heatwave

A catering truck is visible parked on the opposite side of Air Force One (Alex Brandon/AP)

A catering truck is visible parked on the opposite side of Air Force One (Alex Brandon/AP)

Donald Trump ‘hid in catering truck to board secret flight out of Turkey’

Flowers left next to a memorial stone in Reading, dedicated to the memory of Police Constable Andrew Harper of Thames Valley Police (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Flowers left next to a memorial stone in Reading, dedicated to the memory of Police Constable Andrew Harper of Thames Valley Police (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Government to announce early release exemptions for Pc Harper’s killers in September

Rescue workers and residents search through the rubble after an earthquake struck Pereira, Colombia (Fernando Vergara/AP)

Rescue workers and residents search through the rubble after an earthquake struck Pereira, Colombia (Fernando Vergara/AP)

Colombia searches for missing after powerful earthquake kills at least 111

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has urged ministers to study further options (Jack Taylor/PA)

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has urged ministers to study further options (Jack Taylor/PA)

‘Solution identified’ to prevent early release of Pc Andrew Harper’s killers

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