Two cities, both with cathedrals, now have a new bus service linking them.

Wilts and Dorset's Cathedral Connection route links Winchester and Salisbury.

It's already been blessed by the new Canon Chancellor of Salisbury Cathedral, Edward Probert, and the Archdeacon of Winchester, John Guille, in a ceremony outside Winchester Guildhall.

The bus, whose livery incorporates both cathedrals, is an enhanced and extended service derived from the former X68 route, running six times daily, via Stockbridge.

It has been created to form a better public transport link and connect to services provided by Stagecoach and other operators in Winchester," said Wilts and Dorset MD, Alex Carter.

"We are confident that the service will be come popular with those whoi live between the two cities with a greater choice offered by the new timetable."