Environment

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Six-year project blossoms with allotments launch

A LONG-AWAITED community project has finally come to life in Tidworth, as residents gathered to celebrate the official opening…

Waste criminals face crackdown as government plans tougher enforcement

From Beavers to babies: Amesbury cleans up together

RESIDENTS of Amesbury came together in impressive numbers for a community litter pick, helping spruce up the town as…

Government’s £50m heating oil pledge met with tough questions

A £50 MILLION government support package for households reliant on heating oil has sparked fresh debate — particularly in…

Careless waste costs driver £1,000 after bags found down riverbank

A RESIDENT from Southampton has been fined £1,000 after bags of household waste were discovered fly-tipped on a country…

Uncover hidden river creatures at spring event

FAMILIES across the Nadder Valley are being invited to pull on their wellies and discover the hidden wildlife living…

Salisbury wildlife group prepares to plant 420-tree urban forest

HUNDREDS of trees are set to be planted in Salisbury next week as volunteers enhance the city’s new “mini…

Flood advice sites unveiled as counties face weeks of high water

TWO new websites offering advice, information and support on flooding incidents have been launched across Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset. The…

‘One wrong step can kill’: Officers warn public as bird nesting season begins

RESIDENTS are being urged to protect the county’s wildlife as the nesting season gets under way. The Wiltshire Rural Crime…

Community comes together to revive rare Wiltshire apples

A NEW traditional Community Orchard has been planted in Barford St Martin as villagers unite to help save rare…