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Wiltshire Council has successfully prosecuted two smallholders following mistreatment of cattle.

The purpose of the event was to bring together key players to better understand and explore the different collective expertise available and to share knowledge and ideas

An update has been provided on the ongoing fire on Salisbury Plain, with residents in the affected areas being asked to take sensible precautions where they can to keep them as safe as possible from the smoke.

A Calne resident has been issued with a £200 fixed penalty notice for abandoning a vehicle on Harris Road in the town.

Wiltshire residents will see more rewilding and wildflower areas popping up across the county as Wiltshire Council works to increase biodiversity and improve the natural environment.

Wiltshire Council began targeting local areas where this is a high need for foster carers last summer

Wiltshire Council currently has 24 foster families in the Trowbridge area, however latest figures show a further 25 foster families are needed

To find out more about fostering with Wiltshire Council you can talk to the friendly team behind the scenes and hear from foster carers by joining a series of online events.

Young people in care have been sharing their thoughts on what makes a good foster carer as Wiltshire Council launches a new campaign to encourage more people to consider fostering.

Teenagers and those who have been in care are sharing experiences of how a foster family can change a life.