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Two yellow gritter vans filling up their vehicles with grit from a warehouse.

Wiltshire in pictures: Cold snap brings frosty scenes

Our weekly round up of photographs show what's been happening in the county as temperatures drop.

'Abundance' of wildlife a year on from river reset

The National Trust says the estate on Exmoor is "full of life" one year on from a river project.

A computer generated image of an aerial view of the pools. It is a large organic shape with various green islands in the middle of the water. There are paved bridges and walkways surrounding the pools, and the whole site is surrounded by trees and hedges.

Plan for geothermal swimming pools in countryside

The pools would be naturally filtered by aquatic plants and heated by a geothermal well.

Gloucestershire

A man in a florescent yellow jacket is running down a path through a park on a misty day. Each side of the park has grass and the path is lined with trees.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight: Saturday's Big Picture

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Hampshire & Isle of Wight.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight

Two women reaching out to touch some white buddleia blooms growing at the side of a walking path. One is wearing a yellow hoodie and the other is wearing a white Sistas t-shirt with and a blue rain jacket.

Group a 'shining example' of the power of walking

Steppin Sistas was set up to help with mental health and help the women explore nature.

The sun sets behind some trees. The sun is glowing yellow and lighting up the clouds. The sky itself is a pale blue.

Berkshire's Big Picture: Saturday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.

Two tiny snails marked with coloured dots

1,329 tiny snails released on remote island

Conservationists released the critically endangered snails to help restore a remote island habitat.

Science & Environment

Crescent moon in a very dark sky

Dark Skies: Leaders of unique reserve issue plea

The Cranborne Chase National Landscape in Wiltshire works with farmers to reduce light pollution.

A highly-decorated Christmas tree can be seen in front of Windsor Castle under grey skies. The walls of the castle can be seen behind with some lit. A statue of Queen Victoria stands in front of the tree.

Berkshire's Big Picture: Friday's image of the county

Showcasing the best images sent to us from around Berkshire.