Wiltshire Magazine

Shoplifters tracked to McDonald’s after Warminster CCTV alert

A SUSPECTED shoplifting incident in Warminster took an unexpected turn when police tracked down suspects to a McDonald’s restaurant…

£25,000 prize lottery launched to support Wiltshire charities

WILTSHIRE Council has officially launched a new community lottery scheme promising cash prizes of up to £25,000 while funnelling…

Wiltshire Police DCC Paul Mills has retired. Picture: Wiltshire Police

Wiltshire Police Deputy Chief Constable Paul Mills retires

PAUL Mills – Wiltshire Police Deputy Chief Constable (DCC) – has retired. It marks the end of a 32-year career…

Ella Cook, pictured right, and left with partner Kai Poa-Tams. Pictures: Avon & Somerset Police

Warminster pair jailed over ‘racing’ crash that killed woman, 26

A FAMILY has paid tribute to “deeply loving partner, daughter, sister and friend” Ella Cook, of Warminster, who passed…

Police reassure Mere community following traveller land purchase

POLICE have moved to reassure residents in Mere after concerns were raised about the lawful purchase of land at…

Reckless arson explosion puts entire street at risk

A DEVASTATING explosion that rocked a quiet Mere street in the early hours has led to a prison sentence…

Campaign to save Mere Fire Station ramps up

A GROWING campaign to save Mere Fire Station is gathering pace as firefighters, MPs and campaigners all step up…

‘What’s going on?’ Drivers question months of A303 roadworks

DRIVERS using the A303 near Mere say they are growing frustrated after months of roadworks with little visible sign…

Philip Burgess has been jailed for a total of 57 months. Picture: Wiltshire Police

Philip Burgess jailed after admitting sexual communications with a child

WESTBURY man Philip Burgess has been jailed after admitting having sexual communications with a child and attempting to meet…

Have your say over fire station closure plans at online meetings

RESIDENTS can have their say over proposed fire station closures – including in Mere and Wilton – at a…