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Nore Marsh Road traffic update as tractor hit telegraph pole

Wiltshire Police

Saturday, 3 September 2022

Nore Marsh Road traffic update as tractor hit telegraph pole

The fire service reported that the trailer was loaded with 20 tonnes of hay when the tractor towing it hit the telegraph pole.

Hay baler fire in Sixpenny Handley near Salisbury

Wiltshire Police

Thursday, 18 August 2022

Hay baler fire in Sixpenny Handley near Salisbury

Fire crews have shared a video showing them tackling a baler on fire in a field near Salisbury.

Wiltshire Police urge the public to report suspected fox hunting by calling 999

Wiltshire Police

Wednesday, 17 August 2022

Wiltshire Police urge the public to report suspected fox hunting by calling 999

In a statement, Wiltshire Police said: “If you see a fox hunt in progress, please call 999 and if possible provide the location using What3Words, and details of the numbers of people and dogs involved as well as the direction they are heading.

Gangs stream hare coursing on dark web

Wiltshire Police

Sunday, 14 August 2022

Gangs stream hare coursing on dark web

Mr Wilkinson said: "Hare coursing, which happens a lot here, is normally done by serious organised crime gangs and they bet tens of thousands of pounds at a time.

Suspicious van driven at night on farm had 'broken down', occupants tell police

Wiltshire Police

Saturday, 13 August 2022

Suspicious van driven at night on farm had 'broken down', occupants tell police

However, officers discovered that the driver had no licence and was driving the vehicle uninsured

Grain self-combusts in dryer in Stratton on the Fosse

Wiltshire Police

Thursday, 4 August 2022

Grain self-combusts in dryer in Stratton on the Fosse

Around 25 tonnes of grain had to be emptied onto a tractor and trailer, under the supervision of the crews.

Barn fire near Luckington and Acton Turville

Wiltshire Police

Thursday, 4 August 2022

Barn fire near Luckington and Acton Turville

The fire service was called at 7.40pm with reports of a barn stacked with bales on fire at Hebden Farm off the B4040 between Luckington and Acton Turville.

Dog kills sheep on Chippenham farm

Wiltshire Police

Tuesday, 19 July 2022

Dog kills sheep on Chippenham farm

On the morning of 12 June, a valuable Texel ram was viciously attacked by what is believed to be a large dog.

Arrests after Malmesbury Abbey arson and tractor theft

Wiltshire Police

Saturday, 16 July 2022

Arrests after Malmesbury Abbey arson and tractor theft

A group of young teenagers have been arrested in connection to the theft of tractors and quad bikes near Malmesbury.

Ram and ewe killed after 'vicious attacks'

Wiltshire Police

Thursday, 14 July 2022

Ram and ewe killed after 'vicious attacks'

A RAM and a sheep have been killed after 'vicious attacks' by what are believed to be large dogs.

Man and woman arrested after series of rural burglaries in Wiltshire

Wiltshire Police

Thursday, 14 July 2022

Man and woman arrested after series of rural burglaries in Wiltshire

The arrests come after a joint investigation by Wiltshire Police and Dorset Police, who have been investigating a number of non-dwelling burglaries, including in and around the south of Wiltshire and the A36 corridor around Warminster.

Firefighters tackle "large field fire" in Wareham

Wiltshire Police

Thursday, 14 July 2022

Firefighters tackle "large field fire" in Wareham

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Services were sent to the fire in Bere Road, Wareham just after 2pm on Monday, July 11.

Wildfire on Salisbury Plain impacted by 'risk of unexploded ordnance'

Wiltshire Police

Tuesday, 12 July 2022

Wildfire on Salisbury Plain impacted by 'risk of unexploded ordnance'

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service says the fire, near Urchfont, is a "controlled burn".

50 firefighters battle blaze at Salisbury Plain

Wiltshire Police

Sunday, 10 July 2022

50 firefighters battle blaze at Salisbury Plain

A spokesperson from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue confirmed that approximately 50 firefighters from crews from Salisbury, Pewsey, Devizes, Wilton, Sturminster Newton, Shaftesbury, Mere, Warminster, Hamworthy, Ludgershall and supporting crews from Hampshire attended.

Teens arrested for stealing quad bikes and tractors

Wiltshire Police

Saturday, 9 July 2022

Teens arrested for stealing quad bikes and tractors

Four teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of stealing quad bikes and tractors in Malmesbury.

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