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…
Ryan Mason, Jaysley Beck’s supervisor, testified at the inquest into her death at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire. Jaysley Beck Inquest Supervisor Gives Evidence on Soldier’s Death Jaysley Beck was a Royal Artillery Gunner from Bradford. She was found at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire on December 15, 2021. Tragically, she was found hanging in her room.…
Elderly Melksham woman falls victim to courier fraud, tricked into handing over cash to a scammer. Courier Fraud Strikes Again Elderly Melksham Woman Targeted A Melksham woman received a strange call on February 11. The caller pretended to be a police officer and claimed someone stole money from her account. The scammer tricked her into…
Coffee pod recycling arrives in Swindon at the Cheney Manor center. Separate bins for plastic and metal available. Swindon Introduces Coffee Pod Recycling at Cheney Manor Center Swindon now has a coffee pod recycling setup. It is at the Cheney Manor recycling center. Swindon Borough Council runs this center. You can collect your used pods…
Salisbury Radio plans return to City Hall studios, once home to Spire FM, aiming to broadcast live and serve the community. Salisbury Radio Returns To City Hall Studios Formerly Used by Spire FM Andy Munns spoke to the Journal. He confirmed Salisbury Radio is moving. They will broadcast from City Hall’s studios again. MECA owns…
Animal rescue teams saved seventy dachshunds from a neglected home. The dogs lacked food, water, and care due to owner’s hospitalization. 70 Dachshunds Rescued from Home in Ogbourne St George, Wiltshire Police checked a cottage in Ogbourne St George. Animal rescue teams joined them earlier this month because people worried about animals lived there. On…
Persimmon Homes gets permission to build 21 near zero-carbon ready houses at Punters Farm, Malmesbury. Malmesbury Green Light Granted for 21 New Persimmon Homes Persimmon Homes will build houses in Malmesbury. These homes are close to zero-carbon ready. This development will be at Backbridge Farm, and the new houses will also be built at Punters…
Plans for 20 more houses near Spitfire Road after previous rejections. Robert Hitchins appeals. Calne Housing Expansion Proposed at Contentious Spitfire Road Site They looked into building ninety houses in Calne. The new houses were planned east of Spitfire Road. This happened on January 21st. The planning group hasn’t decided yet. Robert Hitchins Ltd. appealed…
A Lamborghini driver sped off after being pulled over for traffic violations in Wiltshire. Lamborghini Driver Flees Police After Traffic Stop in Wiltshire Wiltshire police caught some drivers breaking traffic laws. They asked everyone to drive safely. Police stopped a speeding green Lamborghini. They found illegal window tints and bad tires. The car also had…
Serious crash involves two cars near Fonthill Bishop. Two people suffer serious injuries; police seek witnesses. A303 Crash Near Fonthill Bishop Leaves Two Seriously Injured Hey, listen to what happened on February 11. It was a Tuesday. The crash occurred on the A303 near Fonthill Bishop. The accident involved two cars: a Nissan Qashqai and…