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The final tree has been planted in Wiltshire as part of the Queen's Green Canopy initiative.

Six individuals have been sentenced at Swindon Crown Court, for their part in the defrauding of two elderly residents by acting as money mules and laundering money.

Wiltshire Council is continuing to make progress as it seeks a third-party organisation to help run City Hall in Salisbury as an entertainment venue.

The next event will take place at Melksham Campus in the library on 28 November, from 6pm to 7.30pm.

Wiltshire Council has accredited a precious metal buyer as part of a national scheme providing consumers with a list of local businesses which have given their commitment to trading fairly. Gold-Traders is a precious metal buyer, which offer customers valuation on their jewellery, up-front, with no hidden fees or extra charges, and is the first business of its kind in the country to be awarded this status.

Following a two-year break due to the pandemic, Wiltshire Council's charity cycle-ride will take place once again, this September in memory of the late Councillor Jerry Wickham.

We have created an updated COVID-19 community pack of information to help support communities during the current national restrictions.

We are looking for people to sign up to become a #WiltshireTogether Champion to help keep their friends, families and communities safe.

Minister for Care Helen Whately MP joined Wiltshire Council and care providers to talk about relationships with care homes during COVID-19.

A very generous donation of eggs was made from Stonegate Farmers Ltd of Lacock, for vulnerable residents during half-term.