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Wiltshire Council is increasing its partnership working with Wiltshire Police to conduct roadside checks on people carrying waste in order to disrupt and prosecute fly-tippers. These people are breaking both stay at home government guidance and fly-tipping laws.

Ever wanted to ask an elite athlete a question? What's it like to compete for your country or how did it feel to win an Olympic or Paralympic medal?

Our sports development team has launched a session to support its walking sports participants during this difficult time.

A member of Wiltshire Council's Active Health team has enlisted the help of his son to put together a short exercise video to support those individuals who are currently isolating at home.

We are supporting the county to be as active as possible while our leisure facilities are currently closed and people have to stay at home.

Although Wiltshire Council's Get Wiltshire Walking programme has been suspended, the council's walking coordinators have made more than 100 calls to the group members to ensure they feel supported and connected during this difficult time.

Following applications made by the Home Office (Immigration Enforcement), two restaurants in Chippenham and Pewsey have had licenses suspended due to illegal working taking place on the premises.

Employers are being invited to find out more about apprenticeships at a free business breakfast in February.