Environment

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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…

Government proposes raft of new measures to tackle fly-tipping

COUNCILS are being urged to get tougher on fly-tipping with new government guidance setting out how vehicles used to…

Council issues warning to residents amid fly-tipping clampdown

WILTSHIRE Council is stepping up its fight against fly-tipping, warning residents they could face a £600 fine if their…

Hear from community leaders about Salisbury’s conservation efforts

RESIDENTS are being invited to help shape environmental action at the next Salisbury Area Board meeting later this month. The…

Wildlife volunteers herald splash of spring colour in city gardens

THE first flashes of purple have appeared in Churchill Gardens, marking a small but significant milestone for a community…

Town council appeal after repeated fly-tipping at allotments

AMESBURY Town Council has appealed for information after another pile of waste was dumped at the town’s allotments in…

Faecal pollution concerns raised at proposed bathing site

PLANS to secure official bathing water status for a stretch of river in Salisbury have been brought into focus…

New urban micro-forest brings wildlife and green space to city

SALISBURY has planted its first urban micro-forest, creating a vibrant new green space at Fisherton Meadows. The initiative, led by…