“Damage and distress” caused by hare coursing remains key priority following court hearing
POLICE and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Philip Wilkinson has spoken out about the “damage and distress” caused by hare coursing, saying...
Fly-tippers to face £5k fines says Wiltshire Council
WILTSHIRE Council is planning on hitting fly-tippers with the maximum penalty following changes to Government legislation. Strengthening its response to...
Crimestoppers crackdown on “devastating” rural crime in Wiltshire
“DEVASTATING” organised rural crime is the target of the latest crackdown by Crimestoppers in Wiltshire. The independent UK charity is...
Major incident declared by Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
A MAJOR incident has been declared by Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) due to the high number...
Police appeal to find owner of 20 escaped goats
POLICE have issued an appeal to find the owner of a number of goats which “may have escaped”. Amesbury Police...
Fire breaks out on farm near Wiltshire country pub
A fire near a pub in Nomansland was started by a baling machine, fire fighters have confirmed. Crews from Dorset...
Goose Fair crowds raise £16k for Salisbury Hospice Charity
CROWDS flocked to the Grimsdyke Goose Fair helping to raise thousands of pounds for charity earlier this month. The traditional...
Traditional country fair to raise vital funds for Salisbury Hospital
A TRADITIONAL country fair is offering families a fun day out next month, while raising vital funds for Salisbury Hospital’s...
50 firefighters tackle hay bales blaze – residents told ‘close windows and doors’
DOZENS of firefighters are battling a blaze which started in hay bales - with residents urged to keep windows and...
Drought declared in Wessex: “Exceptionally serious situation” to have long-lasting impacts, says EA
WESSEX - including Wiltshire - is among seven areas declared in drought by the Environment Agency following prolonged hot, dry...