34+ min ago  (464+ words) Part of a town park has been fenced off after a member of the public discovered asbestos. Fences have been placed around a section Penleigh Park in Westbury containing a line of excavated soil after a member of the public…...

5+ hour, 36+ min ago  (477+ words) A major fire at a derelict building on the Saxonvale site in Frome prompted a large-scale emergency response and led to residents being warned to keep their windows and doors closed due to thick smoke. Devon and Somerset Fire and…...

13+ hour, 20+ min ago  (411+ words) Excitement is building for a new restaurant opening in Wiltshire. Trowbridge Turkuaz Ltd has applied for a licence for Unit 4 at St Stephen's Leisure Park, in the vacant spot between Valeroso Lounge and Prezzo. The chain has restaurants in Aldershot,…...

13+ hour, 20+ min ago  (797+ words) The mother of an eight-year-old who died after he was struck by a neighbour's car has paid tribute to her "passionate and caring" son following the conclusion of his inquest. Lennix Sutcliffe, who was playing in the street with his…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (450+ words) A bishop has become the first woman in history to lead priestly ordinations at Salisbury Cathedral. The Rt Revd Karen Gorham, Acting Bishop of Salisbury, conducted the ordinations of six deacons and seven priests in services on June 27 and 28 at…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (295+ words) From scenic strolls to riverside rambles, Dorset has a packed schedule of events to enjoy in July. The Wessex Wanderer Rail Walks programme offers linear and circular walks along the Heart of Wessex railway line. You don't need to be…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (269+ words) Stunning historic cars centre stage as Longleat hosted the Lombard Rally Festival during its Motor Show Weekender. The event, which took place at the Longleat estate, transported visitors back to the "golden era" of rallying with live demonstrations and woodland…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (494+ words) Swindon Town have confirmed their full pre-season schedule, with the final match against Crystal Palace completing a challenging slate of fixtures. Swindon have announced their full pre-season fixture list, and this will see them play matches against sides from the…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (426+ words) A Wiltshire town has been described as a better alternative to one of the UK's top tourist destinations in a national paper. On Sunday, June 28, the Daily Mail published a list of the UK's "biggest tourist traps', with travel and…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (618+ words) Police are ramping up patrols across Wiltshire amid concerns of potential rises in domestic abuse and drink driving while the World Cup goes on. Wiltshire Police has said it will be stepping up patrols in town and city centres across…...