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03/11/2026

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30/10/2026

𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞-𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬, 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭

Warminster is getting ready for an expanded “bigger than ever” three-day Christmas celebration.

The free programme will feature a spectacular light switch-on, a spotlight on our brilliant local traders as well as entertainment, food and drink and more than 150 market stalls.

Celebrations begin on Friday 27th November, when the High Street will close for the Warminster Christmas Lights Switch-On 2026 from 5pm to 7pm. Food, drink, dancing, music and performances will lead up to the lights being switched on at 6pm.

On Saturday 28th November, independent businesses and local traders will take centre stage, with entertainment pop-ups including popular local artists Seren, Jane Bennett and Rock Choir around the town encouraging visitors to shop locally.

The Warminster Independent Christmas Market 2026 will run from 10am to 4pm on Sunday 29th November across the High Street, Market Place and Civic Centre.

The fully booked event will bring together a record mix of more than 150 stalls and food and drink vendors, drawing thousands of visitors.

Cllr Jack Jones, Mayor of Warminster explained: “I’m incredibly excited that this year we’re making our celebrations bigger than ever with three days of events across the town.

“At the heart of the weekend is bringing our community together while supporting the fantastic independent businesses and traders that contribute so much to Warminster throughout the year.

“From the Christmas lights and entertainment on Friday to shopping locally on Saturday and a record-breaking Independent Christmas Market on Sunday, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

“I’d encourage residents and visitors to come into town, bring their families and friends, support our local businesses and help us create a fantastic festive atmosphere. With more than 150 stalls at Sunday’s market alone, this promises to be a brilliant weekend and a wonderful way to begin Christmas in Warminster.”

The weekend will also launch the popular Christmas Window Competition and Christmas loyalty card scheme, both designed to encourage visits to Warminster throughout the run-up to Christmas.

Christmas trees will also brighten businesses across the town. Businesses with a Christmas tree holder can take part for £40, which covers the purchase and installation of a non-drop Nordmann fir decorated with white lights. Warminster Town Council can provide a VAT invoice upon receipt of your order if requested.

For more information email [email protected]

29/10/2026

Fonehouse Warminster - opening tomorrow (Saturday 31st October) on Market Place Warminster

28/10/2026

Residents invited to shape future of town’s play parks

Local residents are being asked to share their views on Warminster’s play areas as part of a town council consultation.

The informal six-week consultation by Warminster Town Council, will run from Monday 19th October to Monday 30th November and invites views, ideas and priorities for the council-managed play areas in the town.

The short survey asks how and why each play area could be improved, with space for additional comments, questions and concerns.

Read more here: https://warminsterjournal.co.uk/residents-invited-to-shape-future-of-towns-play-parks

27/10/2026

Heartbreaking update from Bradford on Avon Police / Wiltshire Police:

We can confirm that a body was found this afternoon (27 October) in the Bradford on Avon area during the search for missing teenager Georgie.

While formal identification has not yet taken place, Georgie's family have been informed of this development and are being supported by specially trained officers. They have asked that their privacy is respected at this extremely difficult time.

Our thoughts are with Georgie's family and friends.

Although enquiries remain ongoing, at this early stage we do not believe there to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.

Formal identification will take place in due course.

27/10/2026

27/10/2026

Residents back bid for Warminster public right of way

More than 70 people have responded to a survey gathering evidence to support an appeal for a historic Warminster track to be recognised as a public right of way.

The track runs between Folly Lane and Cannimore Road and, according to residents, has been used by the public since at least the 1960s.

Wiltshire Council recently concluded that the centuries-old track was private, finding no evidence that it had ever been maintained at public expense.

Read more here: https://warminsterjournal.co.uk/residents-back-bid-for-warminster-public-right-of-way

26/10/2026

Warminster teen tackles town’s litter

A 15-year-old who regularly litter-picks around Warminster says he was shocked to fill four bags of rubbish in just one hour during a recent visit to the town’s park.

Dexter Painter-Coates has been stepping up his litter-picking efforts around the town centre, Lake Pleasure Grounds and the local nature reserve after becoming increasingly disappointed by the amount of rubbish being left behind.

He said, “I want to help keep our town clean and tidy and safe for humans and the wildlife that lives all around us.”

Read more here: https://warminsterjournal.co.uk/warminster-teen-tackles-towns-litter