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Plans to invest in special school education moved a step forward today after Government officials gave the green light to a key part of the process to provide additional school places in north Wiltshire.

A Wiltshire company is offering a helping hand by donating 3,000 hand sanitisers to local schools as they prepare for the summer term.

Dear Headteacher / Chair of Governors Re. Reopening of Schools

As the holy month of Ramadan comes to a close this weekend (Saturday 23 to Sunday 24 May), Wiltshire and Swindon's Local Resilience Forum has issued an open letter to all Muslims in the county, reminding them of the social distancing rules still in place, despite the easing of the lockdown.

Wiltshire Council has provided mental health and resilience webinars to volunteers who have been supporting residents during COVID-19.

Wiltshire residents are being asked to show their support to unite against the exploitation of children and young people.

"Rewarding," "providing a warm friendly home" and "making a difference" are just some of the ways Julie and Clare describe their role as foster carers.

Figures released today (2 March) show 98.5% of Wiltshire children will attend one of their preferred choices of secondary school from this September up from 98% last year.