Throughout January and February this year, following public concern regarding the safety of roads during this most recent lockdown, Wilts…
In a continued effort to address public concerns of the standard of driving during lockdown across the county, a proactive approach to enforcement saw 136 individuals arrested on suspicion of driving offences, including 88 drug driving offences and 84 drink driving offences*, with 20 disqualified drivers stopped.In the last two weeks of the activity […]
A man has sadly died following a fire at an address in Welcombe Avenue, Swindon
This morning (07/02) at approximately 10.20am we were called to assist Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.The fire started in a first floor flat; all flats within the building have been evacuated as a precaution.The Buckhurst Community Centre has been opened for these residents to stay in the warm.We regret to report a local […]
The Queens NYE Honours in Full for 2021
The New Year Honours list for 2021 recognises the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom. The honours system continues to champion diversity at all levels and celebrates the breadth of service given by people from all backgrounds from all across the UK. Of the 1,239 people who receive an […]
Fire crews battled a bungalow on fire in Castle Meadow, Downton on Christmas Day
Fire crews yesterday battled a bungalow on fire in Castle Meadow, Downton. 6 appliances were sent to the property at 12.41 and battled to contain the blaze which tore through the property and roof structure. Crews from Fordingbridge, St Marys, Amesbury, Hamworthy, Cranborne and Salisbury Fire Station were in attendance as a cross-county response. […]
Fire crews battled a bungalow on fire in Castle Meadow, Downton on Christmas Day
Fire crews yesterday battled a bungalow on fire in Castle Meadow, Downton. 6 appliances were sent to the property at 12.41 and battled to contain the blaze which tore through the property and roof structure. Crews from Fordingbridge, St Marys, Amesbury, Hamworthy, Cranborne and Salisbury Fire Station were in attendance as a cross-county response. […]
Man arrested following knife attack on paramedics in Swindon town centre on Christmas Day
At approximately 4.30pm yesterday (25/12) the South Western Ambulance Service were called to an address in Morse Street, Swindon, for a medical incident. Whilst at the address, they have become fearful for their own safety and been forced to leave the address to seek safety in their ambulance, which has then been driven into. A […]
Arson probe launched after Malmesbury barn is torched
A joint investigation has been launched following a fire at a derelict barn in Malmesbury, yesterday (27/10), which is thought to have been started deliberately. Shortly before 6.30pm, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a fire at the barn on Foxley Road, just south of the junction with Dark Lane. Officers […]
Arson probe launched after Malmesbury barn is torched
A joint investigation has been launched following a fire at a derelict barn in Malmesbury, yesterday (27/10), which is thought to have been started deliberately. Shortly before 6.30pm, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a fire at the barn on Foxley Road, just south of the junction with Dark Lane. Officers […]
Manhunt launched for Chippenham serial arsonist after spate of attacks carried out in the early hours
Police are appealing for witnesses following a spate of arson attacks in Chippenham in the early hours of this morning (18/10). The first incident took place on Chelwood Close shortly after 1.30am when a black Honda Civic was set alight. The vehicle was completely destroyed. Then, at approximately 2.10am, a bin store was set […]
Manhunt launched for Chippenham serial arsonist after spate of attacks carried out in the early hours
Police are appealing for witnesses following a spate of arson attacks in Chippenham in the early hours of this morning (18/10). The first incident took place on Chelwood Close shortly after 1.30am when a black Honda Civic was set alight. The vehicle was completely destroyed. Then, at approximately 2.10am, a bin store was set […]
PC Miller responded to calls that a woman was floating face down in a Devizes canal on a bitterly cold evening
A Wiltshire Police officer who plunged into a freezing cold canal to save a woman’s life has been nominated for The National Police Bravery Awards – for the second time in his career. PC Chris Miller, who was also Wiltshire’s Police Bravery nomination in 2016 after risking his life to save man who walked into […]
Double arson investigation launched in Swindon
Double arson investigation launched in Swindon This evening Officers from the West, Central North and Stratton Neighbourhood Policing Team have attended Moulden Hill Country Park as part of their regular patrols. Whilst there they have come across a small grass fire that seemed to be started deliberately. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service (DWFS) attended and […]
80 year old Pensioner rescue after 50 metre fall near Devizes
80 year old Pensioner rescue after 50 metre fall near Devizes Fire crews from Trowbridge and Devizes have successfully rescued a pensioner who had fallen into a 50 metre ravine. The woman in her 80’s fell at Oliver’s Castle in Devizes was rescued in a basket stretcher using a pulley system. Emergency services were called […]
Police issue an update on Novichok nerve agent investigation in Amesbury,
Police issue an update on Novichok nerve agent investigation in Amesbury, Over 400 exhibits, samples and items have been recovered by search teams as part of the ongoing police investigation into the murder of Dawn Sturgess and how Charlie Rowley was also poisoned by a Novichok nerve agent in Amesbury, Wiltshire. On Friday, 13 July, […]
Police issue an update on Novichok nerve agent investigation in Amesbury,
Police issue an update on Novichok nerve agent investigation in Amesbury, Over 400 exhibits, samples and items have been recovered by search teams as part of the ongoing police investigation into the murder of Dawn Sturgess and how Charlie Rowley was also poisoned by a Novichok nerve agent in Amesbury, Wiltshire. On Friday, 13 July, […]
Major blaze breaks out at One Stop store in Swindon
Major blaze breaks out at One Stop store in Swindon A major fire has broken out at the One Stop store on The Circle in Pinehurst in Swindon. Four fire crews are at the scene of the fire which broke out at around 7.20 this evening. The cause is believed to be arson, according to […]
Fire service ‘on standby’ again as Salisbury Plain grass blaze re-ignites
Fire service ‘on standby’ again as Salisbury Plain grass blaze re-ignites Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service are on standby again as the major grass blaze on Salisbury Plain re-ignites after army activities in recent days. Despite the fire only just being put out after two weeks, the army made the decision to continue […]
Firefighters called to park as cannabis-smoking teenagers set fire to grass
Firefighters called to park as cannabis-smoking teenagers set fire to grass Firefighters were called in to put out a fire in a Swindon town centre park on Tuesday. A group of around twelve teenagers were witnessed setting fire to twigs, branches and deodorant cans from nearby trees int he middle of the main field at […]
Firefighters respond to major fire on former Swindon school site
Firefighters respond to major fire on former Swindon school site Firefighters are responding to a major fire in a field in Swindon this afternoon. The serious grass blaze started on the former Oakfield School grounds off Marlowe Avenue in Walcot at around 4.15pm today. We’re working on bringing you the latest updates on this breaking […]
Shopping Centre Evacuated as Fire Rips through Zizzi’s restaurant in Camberley
Shopping Centre Evacuated as Fire Rips through Zizzi’s restaurant in Camberley Firefighters from Surrey Fire and Rescue are battling a fire at the Zizzi’s restaurant at the Atrium Shopping Centre in Camberley, this lunchtime. Emergency crews are currently dealing with a fire using a number of hose reels It is understood that the fire broke […]
Shopping Centre Evacuated as Fire Rips through Zizzi’s restaurant in Camberley
Shopping Centre Evacuated as Fire Rips through Zizzi’s restaurant in Camberley Firefighters from Surrey Fire and Rescue are battling a fire at the Zizzi’s restaurant at the Atrium Shopping Centre in Camberley, this lunchtime. Emergency crews are currently dealing with a fire using a number of hose reels It is understood that the fire broke […]
A36 Closed Following Multi Vehicle Collision
A36 Closed Following Multi Vehicle Collision The A36 in Somerset is closed in both directions between the A361 (Beckington) and the A366 (Bath) due to a serious multi-vehicle collision. Avon and Somerset Police are on scene. Traffic is being diverted on to local routes. Fire appliances from Trowbridge and Frome attended the road traffic collsion […]
Light Aircraft Crashes near Marlborough
Light Aircraft Crashes near Marlborough Police have confirmed that they received a call at approximately 6.30pm on Thursday evening reporting that a light aircraft had crashed in a field in Brimslade, Marlborough. Police officers, ambulance and the fire & rescue service are in attendance at the scene, as well as representatives from the Air Accidents […]
Man suffers serious burns after house fire in Hampshire Village
Man suffers serious burns after house fire in Hampshire Village A man has suffered serious burns to this arms following a house fire that broke out on the High Street in Bursledon this morning (Monday 5th December 2016) just after 7am. The alarm as raised by passing dog walker who spotted flames in the window […]