The recent local elections in Wiltshire saw a significant shift in the political landscape, with the Liberal Democrats emerging as the largest party in the county’s council chamber. The electoral map, once dominated by …
Longleat in Wiltshire is preparing to welcome two new residents this summer - hippos Lola and Hodor. This mother-son duo, aged 21 and 8 respectively, were born at Whipsnade Zoo and will soon make Longleat their new home once …
The recent Wiltshire Council elections have resulted in no single party securing an overall majority. Since its establishment in 2009, the unitary authority had been under the control of the Conservative Party. However, in a …
A recent altercation near a Domino’s Pizza store on Newlands Road in Corsham reportedly resulted in one individual sustaining facial injuries. The incident, which involved three men, occurred around 4:30 pm. Wiltshire Police …
Thomas Noonan, a 32-year-old resident of Lower Bristol Road in Bath, has been sentenced to four years in jail for robbing a pharmacy at knifepoint. The incident took place on September 5, 2024, at Gompels Pharmacy in Bank …
The anticipation of a proposal to build up to 600 houses and flats on the outskirts of Chippenham is growing as planning officers at Wiltshire Council have requested an environmental impact assessment from an unidentified …
A couple from Orcheston, near Salisbury, has been sentenced for animal welfare offences and for breaching a court-issued animal ban after cattle were found living in squalid conditions at their farm. Michael Babey, 69, …
A property near the Somerset border in Melksham, Wiltshire, was targeted by multiple balaclava-clad individuals in an early-morning raid. The intruders broke in through a window on Semington Road at around 5am on April 21, …
Wiltshire Police are seeking witnesses after a man was assaulted by five individuals wearing masks during an aggravated burglary at his residence in Northcroft Road, Corsham. The incident occurred in the early hours of April …
Have you ever driven past a road sign that left you chuckling to yourself or scratching your head in confusion? The UK is home to a multitude of place names that are amusing for one reason or another, offering the potential …
Stourhead in Wiltshire invites young visitors to embark on an interactive adventure with the launch of a new children’s activity trail within its historic house. The trail comprises a spotter trail and seven interactive …
Stourhead, a historic National Trust property in Wiltshire, has unveiled an engaging children’s activity trail within its grand house. The trail, designed as a hands-on treasure hunt, invites families to explore the …
A tragic incident occurred when a 39-year-old man fell to his death from a bridge on the A303 at the Mere bypass, approximately seven miles east of Wincanton. The event took place at 11 pm on Monday, April 14. Following the …
The picturesque market town of Devizes is facing concerns over the potential desertion of its high street following a spate of shop closures. Faced with a challenging economic climate, businesses in Devizes have endured …
Two men have been sentenced to six months in jail after being discovered with counterfeit driving licenses during a drug raid. The incident took place on February 20, 2024, when law enforcement officers executed a section 23 …