Environment

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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…

Thousands of carp, roach and bream released into waters

THOUSANDS of young fish are being given a new home across the region as part of a major winter…

Public-to-public waste and recycling services on the way

WILTSHIRE Council is set to overhaul how household waste and recycling services are delivered to cut costs for taxpayers…

Three people rescued from car stuck in floodwater

THE AMBULANE service is advising motorists not to cross fords after a vehicle became stranded at Fordingbridge. South Central Ambulance…

Wildlife returns as nature reserve flourishes in Salisbury

JUST six months after a community-led charity secured land for Broken Bridges Nature Reserve, the quiet stretch of countryside…

Fire service urges caution as flood alerts issued

FLOOD warnings have been issued for parts of Wiltshire and emergency services are urging residents and travellers to take…

Foundation trust acquires £366,000 for solar panel scheme

SALISBURY NHS Foundation Trust has secured £366,000 from This Great British Energy Solar Scheme to install new solar panels…

New report highlights Wiltshire’s biodiversity gains

WILTSHIRE Council is showcasing major progress in restoring nature across the county and setting goals that go well beyond…