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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…

Council issues warning as flood risks remain in place

WILTSHIRE Council is urging residents in the south of the county to review their flood risk and take immediate…

Flooding possible between Salisbury and Ringwood, says Environment Agency

A FLOOD warning has been issued for communities along the Middle Hampshire Avon, with flooding expected today as river…

Council welcomes £15 billion national programme to tackle fuel poverty

WILTSHIRE Council says it is well placed to benefit from the government’s newly announced Warm Homes Plan, pointing to…

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…