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More Wiltshire Council sites will be going smokefree this autumn following a successful roll-out at the three main hubs just over five months ago. From 13 March the public and council staff were not be able to smoke on the grounds or associated car parks of Bourne Hill in Salisbury, County Hall in Trowbridge and Monkton Park in Chippenham. Now the council plans to introduce this at others sites they are responsible for, including libraries, ...more

Be Involved is an initiative that enables employers to support the employability of our young people and the future workforce. By signing up, you will join other businesses and organisations on a directory of people who pledge to work together, around the following key areas across the county: supporting local schools, ...more

WILTSHIRE Air Ambulance is calling on people to show their support by turning the county yellow and green this September. The charity is asking people, community groups, schools, colleges and businesses to do something fun during National Air Ambulance Week (9-15 September) by incorporating the colours yellow and green. Kenresa ...more

Calling all musicians! We need you to join our musical mash-up on 26th September as part of BBC Music Day. We are looking for music makers of all ages, genres and traditions to join in our jamming spectacular. Share your music with others and learn something new in an uplifting evening hosted by people living with dementia. The ...more

Do you know a young person in Wiltshire who composes their own music or writes their own songs? To celebrate the launch of a new online platform for young composers and singers Wiltshire Music Connect have just announced a new competition, open to young people aged 11-18 in Wiltshire (including bands and groups). The winner ...more

Wiltshire Council has praised students for their hard work and dedication as they collect their A-level results across the county today. Secondary schools have opened their doors early as students pick up the grades that help to determine future choices. Pauline Church, Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Skills, said: “I wish all our young people the very best as they pick up these important results today. I’d like to congratulate ...more