50 firefighters tackle hay bales blaze – residents told ‘close windows and doors’
DOZENS of firefighters are battling a blaze which started in hay bales - with residents urged to keep windows and...
Drought declared in Wessex: “Exceptionally serious situation” to have long-lasting impacts, says EA
WESSEX - including Wiltshire - is among seven areas declared in drought by the Environment Agency following prolonged hot, dry...
Goose fair will raise much-needed funds for Salisbury Hospice Charity
THE third Grimsdyke Goose Fair is set to take place next week - raising money for the Salisbury Hospice Charity....
Electronic GPS trackers stolen from farm machinery
ELECTRONIC tracking equipment was stolen from machinery during a raid on a farm building. Wiltshire Police officers are investigating after...
Farmer’s emotional BGT journey continues to grand final
A FARMER who swapped the tractor cab for prime-time television is preparing to take to the stage in the grand...
Salisbury Plain sees heightened police patrols after ASB reports
A SURGE in anti-social behaviour (ASB) on Salisbury Plain has sparked a visible police response, with officers stepping up patrols...
Seven charged after dead hares found in rural crime crackdown
SEVEN people have been charged after a dramatic early-morning police response to suspected hare coursing near Ludgershall. Officers were called...
Pregnant sheep killed in suspected dog attack
POLICE have issued an urgent appeal after three pregnant sheep were killed in a suspected dog attack near Upper Chute....
Rural warning issued as fuel theft risk rise
FARMERS and rural residents across the county are being urged to take extra precautions against fuel theft as prices continue...
Tough new laws hit dog owners after livestock attacks surge
STRONGER laws to tackle dog attacks on farm animals have come into force – a move likely to resonate across...