Environment

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Best places to spot autumn leaves in New Forest ranked

THE New Forest has plenty of picturesque places to spot the changing of the leaves as…

New strategy approved to boost biodiversity and green investment

A NEW local nature recovery strategy (LNRS) has been approved by Wiltshire Council’s cabinet.

Planning rules for housebuilders tightened to cut air pollution

HOUSING developers in Wiltshire will now be asked to follow new guidance designed to implement air…

Operation Barn Owl aims to tackle fly-tipping on Salisbury Plains

Military and police join operation to tackle fly-tipping on Salisbury Plains

THE military and county chiefs are joining forces to protest Salisbury Plains from fly-tippers. Wiltshire Council is joining forces with…

St Mark's Roundabout is one of the air quality management zones in the city Picture: Google

“Significant progress” made with Salisbury air quality, council says

PEOPLE are able to breath easier in Salisbury after work took place to improve air quality…

Two people were caught fishing without a licence Picture: Amesbury Police

Patrols to stop fish poaching in Amesbury

POLICE embarked on targeted patrols in Amesbury to try and put an end to incidents of…

The Met Office said power cuts could occur Picture: Met Office

Yellow weather warning as 80mph winds set to hit south west

THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the south west…

The River Avon flowing through Queen Elizabeth Gardens Picture: Google/James Roddie

Have your say over plans for bathing water status at River Avon

A CONSULTATION has been launched to gauge residents’ views on whether part of the River Avon…

Three of the four now adult peregrines that are set to fend for themselves Picture: Salisbury Cathedral

Peregrines say goodbye to Salisbury Cathedral as season comes to an end

IT was an emotional farewell – for now – for peregrine chicks perched on high at…

REVEALED: How much household recycling was sent to landfill in Wiltshire

AS residents are being encouraged to ensure they are vigilantly recycling their waste, your Salisbury &…