Wiltshire

Kathryn Gadd, who received the grant last year Picture: Wiltshire Community Foundation

University bursaries available for Wiltshire students struggling to afford higher education

YOUNG people looking to go to university could receive a grant of up to £1,600 a year if they…

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was inundated with people saying they would knit a trauma teddy Picture: Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

Fire service pauses calls for trauma teddy bears due to “overwhelming” community response

A RECENT call to arms for knitters across Dorset and Wiltshire to create trauma teddy bears, which can be…

The scheme aimed to cut traffic on the A303 at Stonehenge. Picture: National Highways

Campaigners react to ‘wonderful news’ after A303 Stonehenge tunnel scheme scrapped

CAMPAIGNERS – including historian Tom Holland – have welcomed news the controversial plan for a tunnel on the…

Warminster Town FC said it was aware of problems with some fans attending matches at Weymouth Street. Picture: Google

Warminster Town FC apologises for ‘unacceptable behaviour’ of some fans

WARMINSTER Town Football Club has vowed to deal with supporters “causing issues” at matches. The club said it was aware…

Carpetright in Salisbury is set to close as part of the deal. Picture: Google

Jobs to go as 200 Carpetright stores shut as part of buyout deal

MORE than 200 Carpetright stores are set to close – including in Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire – as part…

Award-winning children’s author Lauren Child visiting a school who applied for free Woodland Trust trees

Thousands of free trees planted in the Vale – how to get yours

TREES form a major part of the UK’s journey towards net zero. And schools, sports clubs and community groups are…

Wiltshire tree wardens got some top advice from experts at Stourhead. Pictures: Wiltshire Council

Wiltshire tree wardens get expert tips during Stourhead visit

WILTSHIRE tree wardens got an insight into how some of the country’s most important trees are cared during a…

People can step back in time to places like Maiden Newton and Dorchester via the new videos. Pictures: GWR

Train station QR codes take Vale passengers back in time

PEOPLE of a certain age, while standing on a station platform waiting for a train, may well cast their…

Carpetright in Salisbury - which will stay open for now. Picture: Google

1,800 jobs at risk as Carpetright set for administration

MORE than 1,800 jobs are at risk after Carpetright announced it was set to appoint administrators. The firm, which has…

GWR is warning of disruption on Sunday

Euro 2024 final could worsen rail problems on Sunday, says train firm

RAIL workers watching the Euro 2024 final could lead to problems on the trains on Sunday, travellers are being…