Talking about domestic abuse might put an end to it forever, Queen tells summit Camilla is a long-time campaigner on domestic abuse. Evening Standard · Oct 23
The 17th-century British scientists who investigated hauntings About 1671, parson Symonds, who officiated at Garsdon church in north Wiltshire in south west England, was riding home late one night when a spectre leapt up behind him. The spectre rode parallel to him until they came to the parsonage, where it jumped off. The apparition then turned to… The Conversation · Oct 19
King Charles and Queen Camilla’s royal beehives produce honey sold to support charity King Charles III and Queen Camilla manage beehives at Buckingham Palace and Clarence House for honey production. The honey serves culinary purposes in royal kitchens and supports charitable efforts through Queen Camilla's sales at Fortnum & Mason. Queen Camilla additionally supports the Bees for Development charity to promote beekeeping and… The Times of India · Oct 13
Chris Rokos gets green light for 40-acre solar farm at Savernake Estate after neighbour objections Hedge fund billionaire Chris Rokos has secured Wiltshire Council approval for a 40-acre solar farm at his 4,500-acre Savernake Estate despite neighbour objections. The ground-mounted panels are expected to generate 794,600 kWh of electricity annually, supplying a significant share of the energy needs of the renovated 100-bedroom Tottenham House in… The Times of India · Oct 7
Ramsbury: Where the Field Becomes the Bottle At Ramsbury, vodka and gin begin not in the still room but in the soil. Douglas Blyde crosses a Wiltshire estate with General Manager and Master Distiller Nik Fordham, finding precision agriculture, wartime ghosts, enormous carp, and a surprisingly convincing meaning of ‘field to glass’. Evening Standard · Sep 22
This £300 ottoman proves you don’t have to sacrifice style for extra storage 4.5/5 I’ve spent months testing Dusk’s popular storage bed to see if it’s really worth the hype The Independent UK · Sep 14
Former PE teacher faces lengthy jail term for sexually abusing pupils Bronwen James, 30, admitted offences against two girls at schools in Wiltshire and Hampshire, and found guilty of charges involving boy The Guardian - UK · Sep 10
A couple built a four-bedroom home in Wiltshire for their disabled daughter in 2022, now face council demolition order after planning row over basement and Green Belt rules A Wiltshire couple who built a four-bedroom home for their disabled daughter in 2022 now face a council demolition order following a planning dispute. The property, built on Green Belt land, includes a basement and decking that were not part of the approved plans. The couple have appealed to the… The Times of India · Aug 25
Wessex Water Hosepipe Ban in Effect Amid Record Heat: These Everyday Uses Are Now Restricted Wessex Water enforces a hosepipe ban across Bath, Somerset, Dorset, and Wiltshire amid record heat and dry weather. Learn how it affects outdoor use, exemptions, and conservation tips. International Business Times UK · Aug 18
Wessex Water Hits 1.4 Million Customers With First Historic Hosepipe Ban Since 1976 as Drought Worsens Wessex Water's first hosepipe ban since 1976 will affect 1.4 million customers across Bath, Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire as drought worsens. International Business Times UK · Aug 17
Taylor Swift Flaunts Wedding Ring and New Haircut at Star-Studded Wedding as Kelce Kicks off Chiefs Preseason Taylor Swift attended a Wiltshire wedding, showcasing her new wedding ring and hairstyle. Her husband, Travis Kelce, was absent due to NFL commitments. The event featured notable music industry figures. International Business Times UK · Aug 16
Princess Beatrice joins funeral to bid solemn farewell to Sarah Ferguson’s ex The royal attended the Wiltshire funeral of Formula One tycoon Paddy McNally, who remained a close friend and supporter of Sarah Ferguson decades after their romance ended. BANG Premier · Aug 14
Man arrested on suspicion of murder following shooting in Wiltshire IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 4
Arrests made after man shot dead at traveller site in Wiltshire Wiltshire Police has launched a murder investigation and arrested a man in his 70s and a woman in her 40s on suspicion of possession of a firearm and assisting an offender Evening Standard · Aug 3
The Times of India · Jul 19 A Titanic survivor's 114-year-old lifejacket sold for over $900,000, more than double its estimated value More than a century after the RMS Titanic sank beneath the icy waters of the North Atlantic, one of its rarest surviving artefacts has found a new owner. The cork-filled flotation device, worn by 22-year-old first-class passenger Laura Mabel Francatelli, was sold by Henry Aldridge & Son in Wiltshire for…
The Independent UK · Jul 7 My wild foodie weekend at Guy Ritchie’s £18m Wiltshire estate FOOD TRAVEL: The private retreat of filmmaker Guy Ritchie, Ashcombe Estate has collaborated with London’s Carousel restaurant for one of Britain's most exclusive foodie destinations. Tom Murray checks in for a weekend of fire-cooked feasts, wild swimming and luxury in the Wiltshire countryside
The Guardian - UK · Jul 7 Not just for weekenders: the new Wiltshire country hotel that’s a hit with the locals The owners of Teffont House are aiming for modern rural hospitality that puts guests at the heart of village life
The Independent UK · Jul 6 Murder arrest after beloved pet shop owner killed in head-on crash Barbara Mullaney was ‘loved by so many’
The Times of India · Jun 23 Stonehenge mystery revealed: A forgotten wooden structure may reveal how ancient Britains first tracked the sun On a low stretch of countryside not far from Stonehenge, where the road from Bulford cuts across open grassland, archaeologists have been piecing together something that never quite forms a full picture. Scattered postholes, fragments of pottery, bits of bone and charcoal that seem ordinary until they are placed in…
The Independent UK · Jun 21 Summer solstice: Revellers greet sunrise on longest day of the year The sun has risen on the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Sunday is the summer solstice, marking the start of astronomical summer north of the equator; it is the opposite in the Southern Hemisphere, where it is the shortest day of the year and astronomical winter…
The Conversation · Jun 20 Secrets of Stonehenge and other ancient sites unlocked for the summer solstice The story of Stonehenge starts around 5,000 years ago. But its famous old stones, some of which were transported all the way from south-west Wales to Wiltshire, are just part of the story.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18 Wiltshire village exhibits Martin Parr’s final photos of scarecrows and prize veg Pictures from photographer’s return to Lacock after 40 years were taken months before his death last December
The Times of India · Jun 18 Archaeologists discover 5,000-year-old monument in Wiltshire linked to early Stonehenge traditions A remarkable 5,000-year-old wooden monument, predating Stonehenge by 500 years, has been unearthed near Bulford, Wiltshire. This discovery, featuring two large posts aligned with the midsummer sunrise and midwinter sunset, suggests sophisticated ancient astronomy and ceremonial traditions were already established. Researchers believe this site may have inspired the later construction…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 17 Solstice-aligned 5,000-year-old monument ‘once in a lifetime find’, say archaeologists Wessex Archaeology suspect they have uncovered a prototype for world-famous Stonehenge site in Wiltshire
The Guardian - UK · Jun 7 Labour doesn’t seem to like Send schools for kids like mine – but here’s what we’ll lose if these precious places are forgotten An autism school in Wiltshire exemplifies what’s so different about education in a tailored environment, and the outcomes for children speak for themselves, says Guardian columnist John Harris