Environment

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

Calls for bathing water status in Salisbury to monitor water quality

SALISBURY’s Queen Elizabeth Gardens could be awarded bathing water status which could help improve river health…

Court date for group of camouflaged men after reports of night poaching near Amesbury

FIVE men wearing camouflage are set to appear in court following reports of night poaching. A group of camouflaged men…

The new discovery has been called 'jaw-dropping'

Going to Stonehenge this solstice? Hop on a bus and save on parking charges

SALISBURY and Amesbury residents wishing to see the sunrise at Stonehenge this Summer Solstice can get…

500 walkers joined in with the event Picture: Jon Bolton/JLawrence Photography

£105,000 raised for Naomi House & Jacksplace at Clarendon Way Walk

A CHARITY challenge which saw 500 people walk the distance between Salisbury Cathedral and Winchester Cathedral has been hailed…

A video from Salisbury Cathedral's livestream showing the birds successfully fledging Picture: Salisbury Cathedral

Soaring success as Salisbury Cathedral’s peregrines fledge the nest

ALL four peregrine falcon juveniles have now fledged their nest high on top of the South Tower of Salisbury…

Helen Scales, Tim Smedley, Alan Lester and Sathnam Sanghera Pictures: Ria Mishaal/George Torode

Renowned authors to give talks this summer at Salisbury Cathedral

SALISBURY Cathedral is set to welcome four leading experts this summer – each inspired by or centred around water. This…

Picture: Matt Boitor on Unsplash

How YOU can help monitor air quality in Salisbury

HOSTS are being sought to look after air quality sensors that will provide real-time monitoring of air quality in…

The cathedral received 437 suggestions Picture: Salisbury Cathedral

Salisbury Cathedral’s peregrine chicks’ water-themed names revealed

THE four peregrine chicks at Salisbury Cathedral have now been named thanks to help from members of the public. When…

He was ordered to pay £4,837.70 in compensation and costs Picture: Wiltshire Council

Man to pay thousands – and given suspended sentence – after fly tipping in countryside

A MAN who left a horsebox containing waste across a private driveway in Rockbourne near Fordingbridge has been left…

Gemma Heath with the HEFMA award Picture: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Salisbury Hospital’s green team wins award for cutting waste and saving resources

THE sustainability team at Salisbury Hospital has received a national award for the work they’ve done to reduce waste…