CAMRA promotes bus & train travel to support Wiltshire pubs, combat loneliness, & offer safe, sustainable transport. CAMRA Boosts Wiltshire Pub Visits via Buses and Trains for All Hey, listen to this cool idea! CAMRA wants to help pubs and buses. They’re working together in South Wiltshire. This project involves small towns, too. It’s tough…
Splash, part of Youth Action Wiltshire, helps young crime victims, offering support and guidance for recovery. Wiltshire Scheme Praised for Supporting Young Crime Victims Philip Wilkinson visited Splash this week. Splash helps young victims. It’s at a Bromham cookery school. Splash is part of Youth Action Wiltshire. Community First is also involved. The Police and…
Swindon Central reports the most violent crime in Wiltshire with over 100 crimes per 1000 people. Police visibility is to increase. Swindon Central Area Revealed as Having Highest Violent Crime Rate A report showed crime areas in Wiltshire. Wiltshire is generally the safest UK county. Swindon Central has the most violent crime. It sees over…
Police Commissioner addresses public safety concerns in Wiltshire after new crime data revealed in Daily Mail report. Commissioner says more needs to be done to make people feel safer A Daily Mail report shows Wiltshire’s crime areas. Swindon Central has the most violent crime, with over 100 crimes per 1,000 people. Philip Wilkinson, the Police…
Council members clash on parking enforcement, its impact on businesses, and loading bay misuse in Trowbridge. Trowbridge Parking Debate Continues Over Enforcement and Business Impact Okay, so parking is a hot topic locally. Several council members are talking about it and see parking issues hurting businesses downtown. They want stricter rules enforced, too. In January,…
Hearing begins on controversial plan for 315 homes and amenities after council rejection. Focus on heritage and feasibility. Planning Inquiry Examines Homes Plan Near Old Sarum Airfield A hearing started about building homes near the airfield. The plan includes 315 homes, stores, and fun things. It’s at The Red Lion Hotel. The hearing began last…
New Swindon “Library of Things” lets residents borrow tools, appliances, and more, boosting home improvement and sustainability. Swindon Opens New Library of Things Near Great Western Railway Swindon Council has a new “Library of Things.” The Housing team worked with Enterprise Works to make it. It lets people borrow tools and appliances, so residents can…
Beaufort Hunt donates auction proceeds to Society Without Abuse, formerly Swindon Women’s Aid, aiding domestic abuse programs. Beaufort Hunt gifts £2.5k to Swindon’s Society Without Abuse The Beaufort Hunt raised some money through a silent auction event. Society Without Abuse, formerly Swindon Women’s Aid, received the funds. The Wiltshire charity benefited from this donation, as…
The Chalke Valley Community Hub received The King’s Award for their outstanding voluntary work in Broad Chalke. Chalke Valley Community Hub Wins King’s Award for Voluntary Service The Chalke Valley Community Hub won a special award, called The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. They received it on Friday in Broad Chalke. The award started back…
Seven rare bird species, including the Hen Harrier, have been spotted in Wiltshire, delighting birdwatchers and experts. Rare Birds Flock to Wiltshire: Hen Harrier & Six Other Species Spotted The county provides great bird watching spots. It has grasslands, river valleys, and lakes. Different bird species live there across the year. BirdGuides and the Wiltshire…