Tourism in Wiltshire Plummets Following Council's Withdrawal of Funding for Visit Wiltshire Sunday, October 12, 2025 tourism wiltshire visitwiltshire council funding visitor-economy destinationmanagementplan lvep economic-development local-government Wiltshire has experienced a significant drop in tourist visits, with numbers falling by 22% over the past year. This decline coincides with Wiltshire Council’s second decision to defund Visit Wiltshire, the county’s dedicated … Read More
Main Railway Line at Risk of Closure Over Dangerous Footpath Dispute Friday, October 10, 2025 railway footpath safety bridge networkrail westbury levelcrossing wiltshire congestion development Plans to close a public footpath considered dangerous because it crosses a railway line where trains reach speeds of 100mph have been firmly rejected by Wiltshire Council. The footpath, used daily by around 200 residents from … Read More
Ringleaders of Crime Gang That Stole £2 Million in Cars Sentenced Friday, October 10, 2025 crime theft organisedcrime vehicles hampshire dorset wiltshire sentencing chopshop keylesscarcrime Two ringleaders of an organised crime gang responsible for stealing over £2 million worth of high-end vehicles have been sentenced following a major investigation. The gang targeted cars parked outside homes across Hampshire, … Read More
‘Tax on disabled’ overturned as free parking returns for Blue Badge holders Thursday, October 9, 2025 bluebadge disabled parking wiltshire council accessibility inclusion disabilityrights liberaldemocrats conservatives Wiltshire Council’s Liberal Democrats have successfully overturned a controversial policy implemented by their Conservative predecessors, restoring free parking for Blue Badge holders in council car parks. The decision, made … Read More
Popular Channel 5 Series 'Inside Longleat' Returns for a New Season Thursday, October 9, 2025 longleat channel5 documentary wiltshire estates safari conservation television series heritage Channel 5’s beloved series “Inside Longleat” is returning for an eagerly awaited second season, promising viewers an intimate look at one of Britain’s most historic and expansive estates. Following the success of … Read More
Tensions Rise as Trowbridge Locals Rally to Save ‘The People’s Car Park’ Tuesday, October 7, 2025 trowbridge parking council carpark community wiltshire covenant maintenance ownership localgovernment Tensions ran high at an extraordinary meeting of Trowbridge Town Council on Monday, October 6, as local residents made a last-ditch effort to save St Stephen’s multi-storey car park—commonly referred to as ‘the people’s car … Read More