Environment

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John King, trading as John's Tree & Garden Services, has been fined for fly tipping. Picture: Wiltshire Council

Fines for fly-tipping and littering in Wiltshire increased to up to £1,000

ANYONE caught fly-tipping in Wiltshire could face a fine of up to £1,000 under new rules. Currently, people issued a…

Trains stopped, homes evacuated and roads closed after Salisbury gas leak

TRAINS were stopped, roads closed and homes evacuated due to a “significant” gas leak in Salisbury. Gas firm SGN, along…

The measures aim to address air pollution in Salisbury and across Wiltshire. Picture: Pixabay

Action to be taken over air pollution hotspots in Salisbury and beyond

NEW measures to combat poor air quality in Salisbury are set to be considered as part of a new…

An impression of how Hillside House, at Donhead St Mary, could look. Picture: Tate+Co/Wiltshire Council

Plans for four-bed eco-friendly home in AONB submitted

“CAREFULLY considered” plans for a four-bedroom sustainable home in the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) have…

The Fisherton Street Bridge is leaking. Picture: Wiltshire Council

Salisbury bridge is leaking – but work is underway to repair it

WATER is seeping through a Salisbury bridge – with work underway to rectify the problem. Wiltshire Council is carrying out…

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…