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The selfless residents helped to keep their streets clean Picture: Tidworth Town Council

Record number of rubbish bags collected in Tidworth litter pick

TIDWORTH residents turned out in force at the weekend to help keep their streets clear of…

Cheddar Gorge (Somerset), Stonehenge (Wiltshire) and Corfe Castle (Dorset) make the list for stunning sunsets

Wiltshire location among top 10 UK spots for stunning sunsets: Full list

LOCATIONS in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire make the list of the top 10 places in the UK and Ireland…

Nature Minister Mary Creagh, blue coat, unveiled plans for the Western Forest

Salisbury to be part of new 20 million-tree Western Forest plan

SALISBURY and surrounding areas will be part of a new Western Forest, the government has announced. A new national forest,…

The first egg being laid on Sunday (March 18) Picture Salisbury Cathedral

First peregrine falcon eggs at Salisbury Cathedral could hatch in time for Easter

THE first peregrine falcon eggs of the year have been laid at Salisbury Cathedral – and…

Salisbury Scouts also witnessed a demonstration of controlled gorse burning Picture Mark Warner

Salisbury Scouts help restore habitats of rare birds in New Forest

SCOUTS across Salisbury took a trip to the New Forest to help restore the habitats of resting birds. 1st Alderbury,…

A 'blood moon' might be visible on Friday morning, weather permitting

Stargazers urged to get up early to view lunar eclipse this week

STARGAZERS are being urged to get up early on Friday morning (March 14) to be in with a chance…

Waste dumped at the Beehive Park and Ride site, left, and in Wilton, right. Pictures: Wiltshire Council

£1,000 FPNs issued after waste dumped in Wilton and at Beehive Park and Ride site

AMESBURY and Salisbury residents each received £1,000 fixed penalty notices (FPNs) for fly-tipping. The moves come as Wiltshire Council’s enforcement…

Salisbury Cathedral and Close

Neighbourhood Plan could help “preserve the character” of Salisbury

THE Salisbury Neighbourhood Development Plan could preserve the character of Salisbury and help release more money for infrastructure projects…

Weather warnings are in place for much of Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset. Picture: Met Office

Weather warnings in place for heavy rain and strong winds in Wiltshire

A WEATHER warning has been put in place across the south of England as Storm Éowyn hits the UK. Somerset,…

Cllr Ed Rimmer (pictured) said Salisbury City Council's budget treats residents' money with "contempt" Pictures: Salisbury City Council/Google

Salisbury public toilet closures slammed as ‘hostile to businesses’

PLANS to close two public toilets in Salisbury as part of cost-cutting measures have been described by the deputy…