Salisbury Journal - On Point

Exciting news for art lovers as David Walker from Plain Arts comes into the Journal newsroom to talk about the Salisbury Art Trail.

Pete Reading shares his story of 30+ years of alcoholism and how walking has changed his life and enabled him to break free from his addiction.

Pete is walking from Gravesend to Stonehenge for the Winter Solstice while raising money for Warming up the Homeless.

The Salisbury Journal sat down with Craig Lawrence, a military veteran and best-selling author of Gurkha action adventure thrillers, Gurkha histories and books about strategy.

Explorer Jo Bradshaw survived a 7.8 magnitude earthquake on April 25, 2015, which resulted in the deadliest avalanche Mount Everest had ever seen. This catastrophic event didn't put her off, instead, she returned one year later and summited the mountain.

11 years prior to this she was living the "safe life" as a business advisor in Buckinghamshire.

Hear how she changed her mindset, said 'yes' and transformed her life into one filled with adventure in Salisbury Journal: On Point.

The Salisbury Journal sat down with Mark Dawson, a best-selling author who sets his novels in the city.

He has sold over six million books and is known for writing crime and mystery novels.

Ever wanted to meet the man who takes brilliant photographs for the Salisbury Journal? We sat down with photographer Spencer Mulholland to chat about all things photography.

The Salisbury Journal sits down with Matt Pike to discuss all things Stonehenge

Automotion CEO Andy Entwistle talked to the Salisbury Journal about his love of cars, and his plans for keeping the British Motor Show fresh and exciting.

The Salisbury Journal interviews Aubrey Steele who is cycling to France and back to raise money for charity.

The Salisbury Journal sat down with historian Frogg Moody to discuss the beginning of his writing career and the unsolved murder of 12-year-old Teddy Haskell in 1908.

The Salisbury Journal team interview Peter Hime, Salisbury Journal's newest food reviewer

Philip Harding, famed for his work on Channel 4's Time Team, sat down with the Salisbury Journal to discuss his new book and career.

Listen to this episode of Salisbury Journal On Point where reporters Joshua Truksa, Jordan Elkins and Matt Rooks-Taylor discuss what’s happened this week.

Big stories this week include Controversy over the price of the parish poll, the community remembers a much-loved Woodgreen celebrity and residents have the chance to build Stonehenge in Lego form.

Horatio Chapple was killed when he was just 17 during an Arctic expedition to the Svalbard Islands in August 2011 after a polar bear attacked his school's campsite.

Before this tragic incident, Horatio wanted to be a doctor and volunteered at the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre in Salisbury during his school holidays.

We spoke to Horatio's mother, Dr Olivia, to find out more about the charity, her plans for the future and her work at the Chelsea Flower Festival 2023.

Reporters Annette J Beveridge, Jordan Elkins and Joshua Truksa discuss the big events of the last week on May 12

Reporters Annette J Beveridge, Jordan Elkins and Joshua Truksa interview councillor Tom Corbin, the 761st Mayor of Salisbury.

Reporters Annette J Beveridge, Jordan Elkins and Joshua Truksa discuss the latest stories:

- Poultry Cross reopens after 10 months of restoration and repair work

- Wood Bar moves out of Victoria Park leaving unit vacant

- Newly launched New Forest High Harm Team makes five arrests

- Scaling the heights with the Salisbury Cathedral peregrine falcons

- Dozens of children strip-searched in Wiltshire, new report reveals

- Three gas leaks near Wilton Road cause problems - Burnout Bikes forced to leave Downton workshop after 20 years

- Deichmann shoe shop opening date delayed until May

- Former pupil Claire Pearce becomes headteacher at Bemerton St John's

Deputy Editor Ben Paessler, and reporters Annette J Beveridge and Jordan Elkins discuss the top stories including plans for ASDA, the return of the peregrines at the cathedral, and a man who was wrongly fined for driving through a red traffic light.

Also, the team report back following pub quiz success at The Ox Row Inn.

Today we speak to Toby Granville, Newsquest's Editorial Director and to Mark Williams-Thomas, Newsquest's Group Investigations Editor. 

Find out more about the future of the Salisbury Journal and gain new insight into the investigation of missing person Nicola Bulley.  

The Salisbury Journal team interview MP John Glen. We asked what his new role in government is like, how different government is with Rishi Sunak at the helm compared to Boris Johnson or Liz Truss and asked key questions from our readers.