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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…

(L-R) Patrick Cashman, RSPB Site Manager and Cllr Paul Sample JP, Wiltshire Council Cabinet Member for Environment, Climate and Waste at the opening of the bridleway at RSPB Roundbarrow Nature Reserve Picture: Wiltshire Council

Villages near Salisbury linked thanks to new bridleway

TWO villages to the east of Salisbury have been officially connected for the first time thanks to a new…

The three Peregrines after the ringing process Picture: Salisbury Cathedral

Water-themed names wanted for Salisbury Cathedral’s peregrine chicks

THE public is being asked to help name the four new peregrine falcon chicks that hatched high on top…

The four newly-ringed chicks Picture: Salisbury Cathedral

Salisbury Cathedral’s peregrine chicks now ringed

FOUR new arrivals sitting high on top of the South Tower of Salisbury Cathedral have now been ringed. The chicks…

Thousands descend on Stonehenge for the Summer Solstice each year

Consultation launched to help protect Stonehenge and Avebury from developments

ANCIENT and historically important sites such as Stonehenge and Avebury could be protected from the impact of future developments…

The chicks sharing an embrace Picture: Salisbury Cathedral

Falcon family complete as four chicks hatch at Salisbury Cathedral

IT was joy on high this week as the fourth peregrine falcon chick hatched at Salisbury Cathedral. The last of…

Gertie posing in front of the stones Picture: Stonehenge/English Heritage

Once-extinct bird spotted thriving at Stonehenge

VISITORS to Stonehenge are being asked to keep their eyes peeled for a Great Bustard which has been spotted…

The new windows being installed Picture: Codford Village Hall

Grant boosts help fund renewal of village hall windows

NEW windows have been installed at Codford Village Hall as part of plans to future-proof the building. Paid for through…

The pair have been charged with hare coursing near Ludgershall, Wiltshire

Calls for tougher hare coursing sentences across Wiltshire

THERE have been renewed calls for tougher hare coursing sentences across Wiltshire – this time by the police and…