Environment

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Motoring expert Quentin Wilson has put together The Little Book of EV Myths, available for free

EV myths: TV presenter’s group launches ‘myth-busting’ guide – some of the misinformation

A GROUP founded by motoring journalist and TV presenter Quentin Wilson has released a myth-busting book on electric vehicles…

The forecourt at Salisbury Railway Station is set to be revamped. Pictures: Wiltshire Council/Google

Your chance to see latest Salisbury Railway Station forecourt plans

MULTI million-pound plans to revitalise the forecourt at Salisbury Station will be discussed at a meeting next week. On Tuesday…

The proposed site of a new Asda and coffee drive-thru in Salisbury

Plans for Asda superstore and drive-thru coffee shop in Salisbury to be discussed

PLANS for an Asda superstore and a drive-thru coffee shop in Salisbury will be discussed at a meeting next…

Hampshire police join campaign to prevent livestock worrying

POLICE have joined an initiative aimed at keeping pets and livestock safe. Last year, Operation Recall was launched by animal…

Grass cutting programme to start across Wiltshire – but not everywhere

GRASS cutting will begin in Wiltshire this month in amenity areas. Wiltshire Council’s annual schedule of work gets underway in…

School pupils are taking part in litter picks across Wiltshire

Schools sign up to litter campaign in bid to keep Wiltshire tidy

DOZENS of Wiltshire schools have signed up to take part in community litter picks to reduce rubbish on county…

Award-winning lineup for adults and kids at Shaftesbury Book Festival

AWARD-winning writers will appear at the Shaftesbury Book Festival. The theme for this year’s event, taking place between March 15…

Hiking is among the activities on offer to people on the wellbeing course

Free wellbeing courses for men between 20 and 59 starting in Salisbury

A NEW programme will launch next week to boost the wellbeing of men aged between 20 and 59. Wiltshire Council…

Photo: Peter Shallcross.

Wiltshire farmer takes the ‘elm in fight against deadly disease

A WILTSHIRE farmer is fighting back against a deadly epidemic. Dutch elm disease (DED) has killed almost all mature elms…

Schools and other groups can take part in Plant Your Pants. Picture: The Countryside Trust

Plant Your Pants this spring – to see what’s going on ‘down there’!

PEOPLE in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire are being urged to plant their pants – yes, pants – this spring,…