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A female DJ adjusts her headphones with her left hand as clubbers dance around her in the background

Concerns over two festivals on same site

Noise pollution fears are raised over the two dance festivals taking place simultaneously.

The pedestrian crossing in Bradford-on-Avon. There are slabbed pavements to both sides of the road.

Work on road crossing expected to cause disruption

The existing pedestrian crossing on St Margaret's Street will undergo improvement works.

A huge pile of clear plastic bags filled with colourful toys in a warehouse

Old toys being given new life by recycling service

The service in Wiltshire allows people to donate unwanted toys for children around the world.

A view of the airfield under a grey sky. A mown yellow crop field with a green airstrip next to it. Aviation buildings in the background. One small plan on the grass airstrip.

Council to legally challenge historic airfield plan

Old Sarum Airfield, Wiltshire, previously appealed and had a planning inspector approve plans.

Social worker with dark hair and light shirt smiles in front of the Children's Services department office in County Hall

'The world opened up to me thanks to my foster carers'

Foster parents, children and social workers share their experience as charities warn of a crisis.

Ian Thorn smiles at the camera wearing a pinstripe suit and floral tie. Behind him, the council HQ is out of focus, a sunny day

Wiltshire Council to be run by Liberal Democrats

The party has won the council leadership vote supported by independent councillors.

A sheep a two lambs stare at the camera from a lush green meadow with trees lining the edge and a blue sky

Plans for natural burial site for 2,000 graves

The application is at an eco-park near Westbury, which hosts a farm shop, restaurant and weddings.

The famous hanging stones of Stonehenge against a bright blue sky dotted with clouds.

Tourism gets boost from industry body accreditation

The county now has Local Visitor Economy Partnerships status, giving sites more resources.

A large construction site where metal frames are being erected. The site is surrounded by a metal security fence. A row of redbrick houses is visible in the background.

Food firm building solar car ports to cut carbon

Apetito is building 39 metal canopies mounted with solar panels to charge its fleet of vehicles.