News and events

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14 April 2021

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Chippenham homeless charity finds a new home

14 April 2021

​Homeless charity Doorway is moving into one of Chippenham’s most iconic and historic buildings thanks to the support of a local building company

Longford Castle Open Gardens & Plant Sale in support of Horatio's Garden on 6th June 2021

13 April 2021

Longford Castle, the private ancestral seat of the Radnor family for over 300 years, built by Elizabeth I chief lady-in-waiting, will be opening its spectacular gardens to the public on Sunday 6th June from 2pm – 5pm in support of national charity, Horatio’s Garden.

Salisbury Cathedral mourns His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh.

12 April 2021

Following the announcement of the death of His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh, Salisbury Cathedral has entered a period of mourning.

Gorillas Get to Grips With Flower Power

29 March 2021

​Longleat’s western lowland gorillas got a floral surprise after keepers created their own version of a host of golden daffodils around their lakeside enclosure.

Help Prospect Hospice raise £1m to care for those at the end of their life

29 March 2021

For the last 40 years, the local community has been there for Prospect Hospice so that they can be there for those who need their help at the end of their life. For that, the hospice wants to say ‘thanks a million’.

Sarum Rotary Club Selects Two Charities to Support in 2021

29 March 2021

Sarum Rotary Club are delighted to announce that they have selected two very worthwhile organisations as their chosen charities for 2021, Salisbury Hospice Charity and Hope for Tomorrow.

Salisbury Cathedral releases album to raise funds for NHS

29 March 2021

Organists have been offering musical accompaniment to the cathedral's use as a vaccination centre.

Flying high and defying the laws of Gravity

22 March 2021

​Richard Browning has boldly gone where others only venture in their dreams. His mission to make humanflight a reality, now has the potential to save lives. Simon Heptinstall meets with Salisbury’s very own super-hero.

The Wiltshire Life Awards 2021

18 March 2021

The Wiltshire Life Awards 2021 is taking place online at 7pm on Friday March 19.