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…
A scrap metal trader in Swindon has been sentenced for operating without a license and violating waste disposal regulations. Swindon Scrap Metal Rogue Trader Fined Over Three Thousand Pounds Swindon Scrap Metal Rogue Trader Fined Over Three Thousand Pounds A scrap metal trader in Swindon has been sentenced for operating without a license and violating…
Sculpture of Daniel Gooch, railway pioneer, is being carved at GWR Park, Swindon, honoring its railway heritage. GWR Park: Sculpture of Daniel Gooch Begins in Swindon, Wiltshire Hey, guess what’s happening in Swindon? They are sculpting something at GWR Park. It is to remember Swindon’s railway past. The park used to be a cricket field…
Devizes roads will be fixed after complaints; council allocates funds, addresses utility work impact, and plans upgrades. Council Plans to Mend Devizes Potholes Following Resident Concerns Hey, listen to this about Devizes roads. A council member, Nick Holder, says they will fix them. People complained about bad roads in the area. Jonathan Hunter said there’s…
Six rare bird species spotted in Wiltshire include the Hen Harrier, Siberian Chiffchaff, and Ring-necked Duck. Rare Birds Delight Wiltshire Birdwatchers: Hen Harrier Among Six Species This county is great for bird watching. You can find birds in grasslands, rivers, and lakes. These areas are home to many bird species all year. BirdGuides spotted birds…
Alex Evans jailed after fleeing the scene when Grace Vater fell from his quad bike and died. He received a two-year sentence. Man Jailed for Abandoning Girlfriend After Quad Bike Accident Alex Evans left Grace Vater after an accident. She fell off his quad bike near Shipton Moyne. Evans, 31, was driving. Grace Vater, 22,…
Cases include a sword-related affray, DVD theft, drink driving, driving offenses, and retail theft. Swindon Court Round Up Sword Threat, DVD Theft, and Drink Driving In Old Town, Christopher Berry admitted affray. He threatened someone with a sword in June. Berry, 48, has past convictions. His sentencing is set for March 4. He is currently…
Family hurt after Christopher Burden’s reckless driving causes crash near Tisbury. He’s jailed for two years. A30 Crash Victims Speak Out After Driver Jailed for Dangerous Actions Hey, check out this story I saw. Christopher Burden, age 46, got in trouble. It happened in Wiltshire, near Tisbury. He admitted to causing a serious crash. He…
Calne High Street reopens February 17 after construction. One way system tested to ease traffic. Feedback is requested. Calne High Street: Traffic Flow Changes After Construction Complete The work on Calne High Street finished. It started back in January, and the road reopens on February 17. It will be one-way for cars as a test…
St Mary the Virgin in Wylye pioneers solar energy, likely the first rural church in Wiltshire to do so. Historic Church Installs Solar Panels Aiming for Net Zero Emissions The church in Wylye is called St Mary The Virgin. It’s a special, old building that they mostly rebuilt in the early 1800s. But, you can…