Environment

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Fly-tipper’s car put on public display before being crushed

A CAR used to dump rubbish illegally in Wiltshire has been put on public display before it is crushed…

Fishing checks carried out at River Avon beauty spots

ANGLERS fishing along the River Avon in Amesbury are being reminded to check they are following the rules after…

Deadly water warning issued as families seek to cool off

WILTSHIRE families are being urged to think twice before heading to rivers and lakes to cool off this week,…

£1,000 fine after ‘I’ll come back’ fly-tipping claim

AN AMESBURY resident has been hit with a £1,000 fine after leaving a pile of waste on a roadside…

Ten days of nature and wellbeing as Breathing Spaces begins

FROM wild swimming and riverside adventures to yoga, wildlife walks and family festivals, Salisbury is set to celebrate the…

Drinking water regularly, creating a cool through draft at night, and not cooking hot meals are among the tips for staying cool

Top tips for staying cool as temperatures in Wiltshire could hit 40C

WITH temperatures rising to around 40C across Dorset and across the south west this week, we are all battling…

Bins must be out earlier as heatwave hits Wiltshire

HOUSEHOLDS are being asked to ensure their bins are placed out for collection before 6am on their scheduled collection…

Free event connects residents with climate and energy experts

A FREE event at County Hall next month is bringing together climate experts, energy advisers and environmental groups to…

Fly-tipping vehicle set for public display and crushing

A VEHICLE used in a fly-tipping offence in Wiltshire will be put on public display before being crushed in…

People can cut energy bills as solar buying scheme returns

RESIDENTS considering solar panels are being urged to act as a popular scheme helping households access cheaper renewable energy…