Wiltshire Magazine

Wiltshire wildlife photography competition starts soon: How to enter

PICTURES showing the ‘beauty, diversity and fragility of Wiltshire’s natural world’ are being accepted in an annual competition. The Wiltshire…

Mere Fire Station saved – but funding doubts remain

MERE Fire Station has been spared closure after Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority backed revised proposals that…

Zeals primary school celebrates glowing inspection report

A SCHOOL in Zeals is celebrating after inspectors praised its welcoming atmosphere, strong leadership and commitment to helping every…

Fresh weather warning for thunderstorms as temperatures soar

A WEATHER warning has been issued for parts of Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset as forecasters warn of potential thunderstorms…

Police warning over dogs left in hot cars

DOG owners are being urged never to leave pets in parked cars during hot weather, as temperatures inside a…

Fovant Drumhead service to honour WWI soldiers next month

A MOVING annual service commemorating the soldiers who trained in Fovant during the First World War will return next…

Drivers hit 48mph in 30 limit during police checks

NEARLY 50 motorists were caught speeding during a series of police enforcement operations across south Wiltshire last week. Officers from…

Drinking water regularly, creating a cool through draft at night, and not cooking hot meals are among the tips for staying cool

Top tips for staying cool as temperatures in the south west could hit 40C

WITH temperatures rising to around 40C across Dorset and across the south west this week, we are all battling…

Officers hit the high street to tackle theft and support businesses

POLICE officers have been visiting shops across south-west Wiltshire as part of a national campaign to tackle retail crime…

Communities celebrate as eight threatened fire stations may stay open

COMMUNITIES across Wiltshire and Dorset are celebrating as dramatic new developments mean controversial plans to close eight fire stations…