Wiltshire Council still on track be carbon neutral by 2030
Wiltshire Council is still on track be carbon neutral by 2030, according to its latest climate report. The local authority has been described as “broadly on track” to deliver on its goal to be carbon ...
70 people had their drinks spiked in Wiltshire last year
Between September 1, 2023, and September 11, 2024, 72 reports of spiking were recorded across Wiltshire, and police say they believe many more instances weren't reported at all. The worrying statistic ...
Israel raids, shuts down Al Jazeera’s bureau in Ramallah in the West Bank
Al Jazeera aired footage of Israeli troops live on its Arabic-language channel ordering the office to be shut for 45 days.
Wiltshire resident takes stand on speeding cars in street
Gary Pells, who lives at Vespasian Road, located on a housing estate off the A4 in Marlborough, says speeding drivers have plagued the street for 12 years. Mr Pells has submitted a plea for signage ...
Kiwi pilot freed after 19 months in rebel captivity in Indonesia’s Papua region
Mr Mehrtens sobbed while talking to his family via video and an Indonesian official tried to calm him down by patting his back.
Kenyan president visits Haiti as part of international effort to fight gangs
The UN warned that violence in the country was worsening as gangs expand their control over the Caribbean nation.
Anthony Joshua vows to fight on despite devastating defeat to Daniel Dubois
Anthony Joshua vowed to fight on despite being crushed inside five rounds by IBF world heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois at Wembley. Joshua was floored four times as the magnificent Dubois launched a ...
Labour conference kicks off as Starmer vows no more austerity
Labour is braced for a clash with unions over its winter fuel payment decision, as it weathers the storms of multiple rows at the heart ...
Thunderstorms and heavy rain to persist, marking end of summer
Thunderstorms and heavy rain will persist across parts of the UK, as summer officially comes to an end. Thunder and lightning, hail and rain struck various parts of the country on Saturday, including ...
Investigation launched into ‘Jail Starmer’ graffiti at MP’s office
Police have launched an investigation after graffiti saying “Jail Starmer” was daubed on the window of an MP’s office. The Metropolitan Police say the graffiti was daubed on the window on Friday and ...
Unite union boss steps up call for Labour to reverse winter fuel allowance cut
A senior union leader has stepped up her call for the Government to reverse its controversial decision to cut pensioners’ winter fuel allowance. Sharon Graham, general secretary of Unite, said the ...
BBC Strictly Come Dancing results for week 1 - what a show!
From Chris McCausland's Cha Cha to Love Islander Tasha Ghouri's rendition of Sabrina Carpenter, there was something for everyone.