Warminster News

The car involved in a crash in Wiltshire

Driver arrested after car leaves road in Wiltshire crash

An artist’s impression gives a flavour of what the new facilities will look like when work at Warminster Sports Centre is complete.

An artist’s impression gives a flavour of what the new facilities will look like when work at Warminster Sports Centre is complete.

Wiltshire Council

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Work to improve fitness facilities at Wiltshire sports centre to start

Wiltshire Police have warned about a spike in thefts from vehicles

Wiltshire Police have warned about a spike in thefts from vehicles

Wiltshire Police

Police issue warning after 'spike' in thefts from vehicles

Rupert Everett chatting with a Julia's House nurse and family

Rupert Everett chatting with a Julia's House nurse and family

Rupert Everett to appear at charity event in Wiltshire this weekend

The scene of the lorry fire on the A303

The scene of the lorry fire on the A303

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Pictures show lorry fire chaos on major A-road after traffic update

One of the displays in this year's Longleat Festival of Light.

One of the displays in this year's Longleat Festival of Light.

Video showcases spectacular lanterns for Wiltshire safari park's light festival

The soft play centre did not survive the Covid-19 lockdowns.

The soft play centre did not survive the Covid-19 lockdowns.

Planning Applications

Former soft play centre to become storage facility among latest applications

The Lodge at Henfords Marsh, Warminster, is hoping to get a higher food hygiene rating when the Food Standards Agency pays a return visit.

The Lodge at Henfords Marsh, Warminster, is hoping to get a higher food hygiene rating when the Food Standards Agency pays a return visit.

Wiltshire restaurant slapped with one-star food hygiene rating

Nick Johnson and his dog Louis

Nick Johnson and his dog Louis

Warminster man walks 3k miles with dog to raise £50k for charity

The John Barleycorn pub in Weymouth Street, Warminster, has been closed for eight years.

The John Barleycorn pub in Weymouth Street, Warminster, has been closed for eight years.

Planning and development

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Former pub empty for eight years could be converted into nine apartments

Barratt Homes Bristol wants to build 205 homes on the New Farm site in Warminster

Barratt Homes Bristol wants to build 205 homes on the New Farm site in Warminster

Warminster Town Council

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Town councillors reiterate 'strong objection' to Wiltshire housing plan

Emma the Red Panda is more interested in her bamboo shoot breakfast than Longleat's Icons of the Sky hot air balloon display.

Emma the Red Panda is more interested in her bamboo shoot breakfast than Longleat's Icons of the Sky hot air balloon display.

Longleat House and Safari Park

Longleat celebrates International Red Panda Day with adorable photo

The hotel in Wiltshire

The hotel in Wiltshire

Planning and development

Wiltshire hotel & spa reveals plans for popular new facilities

Warminster Town Council has again closed the lake in the Lake Recreation Grounds after finding toxic algae bloom in the water.

Warminster Town Council has again closed the lake in the Lake Recreation Grounds after finding toxic algae bloom in the water.

Local government

Wiltshire lake closed again after toxic algae found

The plans would include an employment building for flexible office use, public open spaces, and play areas.

The plans would include an employment building for flexible office use, public open spaces, and play areas.

Planning Applications

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Progress for controversial plans of 150 homes off the A4 among latest applications

Longleat’s Icons of the Sky 2024

Longleat’s Icons of the Sky 2024

Longleat’s hot air balloon festival kicks off - all you need to know

Maple, the Kirk's dik dik calf born at Longleat Safari Park.

Maple, the Kirk's dik dik calf born at Longleat Safari Park.

Adorable tiny antelope calf born at Wiltshire’s Longleat Safari Park

A night glow down Lodge Drive will be one of the highlights of Longleat's Icons of the Sky Spectacular celebrating fhe 75th anniversary of the estate being opened to the public.

A night glow down Lodge Drive will be one of the highlights of Longleat's Icons of the Sky Spectacular celebrating fhe 75th anniversary of the estate being opened to the public.

Longleat House and Safari Park

All you need to know about Longleat's iconic balloon and air show this weekend

LIVE: Serious crash blocks major A-road in Wiltshire

LIVE: Serious crash blocks major A-road in Wiltshire

LIVE: 'Serious crash' blocks major A-road in Wiltshire

Villagers have raised enough funds to buy The Kings Head at Chitterne.

Villagers have raised enough funds to buy The Kings Head at Chitterne.

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Residents raise £400k to buy closed village pub

A man remains in hospital with serious injuries

A man remains in hospital with serious injuries

Man in 'life threatening condition' after car and biker crashed near slip road

Serenity Tanner, 20, spent 12 days in hospital after being struck down with Dengue fever, which is passed to humans from mosquitos.

Serenity Tanner, 20, spent 12 days in hospital after being struck down with Dengue fever, which is passed to humans from mosquitos.

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'I thought I had heat stroke but it was a deadly tropical virus'

Police patrol Warminster

Police patrol Warminster

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Police clamping down on shoplifting amidst rising concern

A man has been suspected of a variety of driving related offences

A man has been suspected of a variety of driving related offences

Dangerous Driving

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Driver arrested after crashing car into wall and fleeing the scene in Wiltshire

Police would like to speak to this man in connection with a theft from Morrisons

Police would like to speak to this man in connection with a theft from Morrisons

Police seeking man in baseball cap after theft from Morrisons store

The Red Cross store on Three Horseshoes Walk

The Red Cross store on Three Horseshoes Walk

Attempted burglar tries to break into Red Cross shop with a brick

St Denys' the Minster Church

St Denys' the Minster Church

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Travellers asked to leave church grounds after setting up 'unauthorised encampment'

One of the traditional red Routemaster buses en route to Imber.

One of the traditional red Routemaster buses en route to Imber.

All the best photos as thousands of visitors explore Wiltshire ‘ghost village’

The cleared site a 3 High Street, Warminster, following the demolition of the listed building.

The cleared site a 3 High Street, Warminster, following the demolition of the listed building.

Wiltshire Council

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Enforcement action ends in demolition of ‘unsafe’ Wiltshire property

A man in his 40s has suffered serious injuries after being assaulted by a gang of youths

A man in his 40s has suffered serious injuries after being assaulted by a gang of youths

Man taken to hospital after being allegedly assaulted by 'large group of youths'

A stonemason at work in the Grotto at Stourhead House and Gardens.

A stonemason at work in the Grotto at Stourhead House and Gardens.

Historic Stourhead grotto in Wiltshire closed for repair work

The convoy of buses taking visitors to Imber

The convoy of buses taking visitors to Imber

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Everything to know about annual trip to Wiltshire’s famous ‘ghost’ village

The Masons Arms in East Street, Warminster, could be converted for housing

The Masons Arms in East Street, Warminster, could be converted for housing

Planning and development

Concerns raised over plans for historic Wiltshire pub

The 'abandoned' black Audi in Warminster is causing traffic chaos.

The 'abandoned' black Audi in Warminster is causing traffic chaos.

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‘Abandoned’ vehicle is causing ‘traffic chaos’ in town

The Angel Inn at Heytesbury will be reopened following a two-month refurbishment.

The Angel Inn at Heytesbury will be reopened following a two-month refurbishment.

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Refurbishment starts on 'traditional country pub' in Wiltshire

Police in Warminster have appealed for help to identify these three men in relation to their enquiries into an assault.

Police in Warminster have appealed for help to identify these three men in relation to their enquiries into an assault.

Wiltshire Police

CCTV released after 'serious assault' in Wiltshire town centre - can you help?

The CCTV released by police in connection with the incident

The CCTV released by police in connection with the incident

Wiltshire Police

Images released after dog injured with 'nasty bite' in Wiltshire

Police have issued a warning about thefts from vehicles parked at popular Wiltshire beauty spots.

Police have issued a warning about thefts from vehicles parked at popular Wiltshire beauty spots.

Wiltshire Police

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Warning issued after theft from vehicle at Wiltshire beauty spot

The festival of air is returning to Longleat

The festival of air is returning to Longleat

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All you need to know about Longleat's iconic balloon and air show 2024

A Wiltshire farmer who obstructed an Environment Agency investigation into pollution of a nearby brook has been sentenced

A Wiltshire farmer who obstructed an Environment Agency investigation into pollution of a nearby brook has been sentenced

Environment Agency

Wiltshire farmer fined after removing water pollution samples

The theme of the exhibit this year is

The theme of the exhibit this year is

Longleat House and Safari Park

Giant dinosaurs could take over Wiltshire safari park to mark 75th anniversary

The road closure sign in Weymouth Street, Warminster. Traffic diversions will be put in place.

The road closure sign in Weymouth Street, Warminster. Traffic diversions will be put in place.

Road closures planned for £2m Wessex Water project in Wiltshire

The bins that were reportedly set alight

The bins that were reportedly set alight

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Bins allegedly set alight at Wiltshire shopping centre

The Elton John tribute band, Forever Elton, opened the live music at the centenary celebrations at Warminster’s Lake Pleasure Grounds.

The Elton John tribute band, Forever Elton, opened the live music at the centenary celebrations at Warminster’s Lake Pleasure Grounds.

PHOTOS: Fun had by all at Wiltshire town park centenary event

Warminster is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the town's Lake Pleasure Grounds on Friday evening.

Warminster is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the town's Lake Pleasure Grounds on Friday evening.

Local government

Wiltshire town park centenary celebrations are ‘sold out’

It is estimated that the pub sold 28,224 pints in 2023 and made a turnover of about £117,600.

It is estimated that the pub sold 28,224 pints in 2023 and made a turnover of about £117,600.

Planning Applications

Historic pub could be transformed into homes in latest planning applications

The Lake Pleasure Grounds in Warminster where the lake was closed for toxic Blue-Green Algae

The Lake Pleasure Grounds in Warminster where the lake was closed for toxic Blue-Green Algae

Wiltshire lake reopens after toxic algae sparks lengthy closure

A mattress dumped by a Wiltshire fly-tipper

A mattress dumped by a Wiltshire fly-tipper

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'Lazy' fly-tipper fined £1,000 for dumping mattress in layby

Rare new footage has captured a beaver mum and her two kits

Rare new footage has captured a beaver mum and her two kits

Longleat House and Safari Park

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WATCH: Longleat camera captures rare footage of beavers building dams

Police at the scene of an incident on the A303

Police at the scene of an incident on the A303

Live: Long delays on major Wiltshire A-road as police attend incident

Some of the people helped by Warminster Action Group.

Some of the people helped by Warminster Action Group.

Warminster Town Council

Town council awards nearly £17k to Wiltshire groups

The demolition of 3 High Street in Warminster is now complete.

The demolition of 3 High Street in Warminster is now complete.

Wiltshire Council

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Wiltshire ‘eyesore’ property is finally demolished

The team at the new Warminster McDonald's

The team at the new Warminster McDonald's

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New 100-seater McDonald's restaurant opens its doors in Wiltshire

Andrew Murrison has been elected to represent the area of South West Wiltshire for the seventh time.

Andrew Murrison has been elected to represent the area of South West Wiltshire for the seventh time.

General Election 2024

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'Extraordinary evening' as Tories continue decades of power in South West Wiltshire