Environment

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Flood risk builds as groundwater levels surge under Salisbury Plain

RESIDENTS across parts of south Wiltshire are being urged to stay alert as rising groundwater levels bring…

Flooded roads and homes: Wiltshire calls for evidence after Storm Chandra

WILTSHIRE Council is calling on town and parish councils to help document the true impact of Storm Chandra, as…

Flood warning as river levels continue to rise

A FLOOD warning has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Nadder, with more flooding expected in…

Views on wind turbines and ground solar panels wanted at energy workshop

RESIDENTS in and around Hindon are being invited to help shape how renewable energy could be developed locally. As previously…

Community advice workshops will bust renewable energy myths

COMMUNITIES are being invited to help shape their own energy future as a new county-wide project explores how renewable…

Community call to action as Great British Spring Clean 2026 approaches

RESIDENTS, schools and community groups are being rallied ahead of the Great British Spring Clean 2026. Wiltshire Council and idverde are…

Philanthropist donates historic ÂŁ10 million to National Trust

THE NATIONAL Trust has received a historic ÂŁ10 million donation giving the charity unprecedented flexibility to tackle some of…

Volunteers start new year with nature reserve conservation

A SMALL group of volunteers took part in the first Avon Valley Nature Reserves session of the year carrying…

MP faces opposition after defending local trail hunts

SALISBURY MP John Glen has sparked online controversy after defending trail hunting and criticising the Labour government’s approach to…

Historic water meadows set to be “drowned” in exciting demonstrations

PEOPLE in Salisbury will have a rare chance to see a centuries-old tradition in action at one of England’s…