Nature

Longleat will introduce 30 Egyptian fruit bats into the bat cave

Cultural attractions

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Longleat to reopen bat cave in 2025 with Egyptian Fruit Bats

Longleat is home to 14 different bat species including the rarest bat in the UK - Bechstein's bat (left) and the greater horseshoe bat (right)

Longleat is home to 14 different bat species including the rarest bat in the UK - Bechstein's bat (left) and the greater horseshoe bat (right)

Longleat House and Safari Park

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Survey finds Longleat home to some of the UK's rarest bats

Stourhead's head gardener belives it could be a

Stourhead's head gardener belives it could be a

National Trust expects Autumn to be a ‘mixed bag' in terms of weather

The injured Bechstein's bat is now being cared for by Emma White, a Wiltshire Bat Group volunteer.

The injured Bechstein's bat is now being cared for by Emma White, a Wiltshire Bat Group volunteer.

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Rare bat rescued after being attacked in Wiltshire

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust has issued an urgent appeal to raise £2,000 to help save critically endangered and rare Bechstein's bats in a Trowbridge wood.

Wiltshire Wildlife Trust has issued an urgent appeal to raise £2,000 to help save critically endangered and rare Bechstein's bats in a Trowbridge wood.

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Trust issues urgent appeal to help save rare bats in Wiltshire woods

Emma the Red Panda is more interested in her bamboo shoot breakfast than Longleat's Icons of the Sky hot air balloon display.

Emma the Red Panda is more interested in her bamboo shoot breakfast than Longleat's Icons of the Sky hot air balloon display.

Longleat House and Safari Park

Longleat celebrates International Red Panda Day with adorable photo

Maple, the Kirk's dik dik calf born at Longleat Safari Park.

Maple, the Kirk's dik dik calf born at Longleat Safari Park.

Adorable tiny antelope calf born at Wiltshire’s Longleat Safari Park

Paxton Brook will be diverted to go through the Trowbridge Town Park pond as part of the scheme.

Paxton Brook will be diverted to go through the Trowbridge Town Park pond as part of the scheme.

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'Rat infested' park pond to be transformed into a wetland area

The middle reach of Clackers Brook in Melksham

The middle reach of Clackers Brook in Melksham

Melksham Town Council

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Plans announced to revitalise Clackers Brook in Wiltshire

A notice on the bank of the lake in Warminster’s Lake Pleasure Grounds says it is closed due to

A notice on the bank of the lake in Warminster’s Lake Pleasure Grounds says it is closed due to

Local government

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Wiltshire lake remains closed after toxic algae found

A rare chick has been born at Longleat Safari Park

A rare chick has been born at Longleat Safari Park

Longleat House and Safari Park

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Wiltshire safari park celebrates birth of rare endangered chick

Keeping possession: Longleat's Harry Mane has got the ball under control.

Keeping possession: Longleat's Harry Mane has got the ball under control.

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Longleat’s lions show off football skills during Euros

Fennec fox kits being hand reared at Longleat Safari Park

Fennec fox kits being hand reared at Longleat Safari Park

Longleat's cute Fennec Fox kits growing up fast

The damaged tree at Seymour Playing Field.

The damaged tree at Seymour Playing Field.

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Vandals wreck newly-planted trees in town park

Thorn the giraffe at Longleat

Thorn the giraffe at Longleat

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Oldest male Rothschild giraffe in Europe dies at Wiltshire safari park

Need to report a rat finding? Pest control services are available

Need to report a rat finding? Pest control services are available

Have you found rats in your house or garden? What to do if you see rodents

What you need to know ahead of Longleat’s 2024 Festival of Light

What you need to know ahead of Longleat’s 2024 Festival of Light

What you need to know ahead of Longleat’s 2024 Festival of Light

Grass has been cut on the former Bradford on Avon Golf Club site.

Grass has been cut on the former Bradford on Avon Golf Club site.

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Golf course grass cut in defiance of wildlife campaigners

The three Cheetahs from Germany, Themba, Ajani and Lunis, could be looking for romance at Longleat as part of a captive breeding programme.

The three Cheetahs from Germany, Themba, Ajani and Lunis, could be looking for romance at Longleat as part of a captive breeding programme.

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Longleat welcomes arrival of more big cats this summer

Fairfield Animal Centre in Trowbridge was visited by police after someone tried to steal an animal from its petting zoo

Fairfield Animal Centre in Trowbridge was visited by police after someone tried to steal an animal from its petting zoo

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Man scaled animal centre wall and stole petting zoo animal

The African Painted Dogs arrived at Longleat Safari Park on Tuesday, March 26 and are its newest animal attraction.

The African Painted Dogs arrived at Longleat Safari Park on Tuesday, March 26 and are its newest animal attraction.

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Longleat Safari Park launches new animal attraction

The Corsham Walking Festival in June will feature 20 guided walks for people of all abilities and ages.

The Corsham Walking Festival in June will feature 20 guided walks for people of all abilities and ages.

Details revealed for Wiltshire town's next walking festival

Bradford on Avon Golf Course

Bradford on Avon Golf Course

Filmmaker threatened with prosecution over golf course 'trespassing'

Steve Backshall Live returns to Longleat for May half term holidays from May 25 to June 2.

Steve Backshall Live returns to Longleat for May half term holidays from May 25 to June 2.

Steve Backshall Live returns to Longleat this summer

Cllr Mel Jacob, along with Cllrs Jo Trigg and Stewart Palmen, Town Council clerk Lance Allan and the council’s facilities manager Carl Buckingham, celebrate gaining a £140,4712 grant to plant new trees and maintain trees around Trowbridge.

Cllr Mel Jacob, along with Cllrs Jo Trigg and Stewart Palmen, Town Council clerk Lance Allan and the council’s facilities manager Carl Buckingham, celebrate gaining a £140,4712 grant to plant new trees and maintain trees around Trowbridge.

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Hundreds of new trees are to be planted in town this spring

Campaigners have commissioned a short film to help save Bradford on Avon's old golf course from becoming a housing development site.

Campaigners have commissioned a short film to help save Bradford on Avon's old golf course from becoming a housing development site.

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Filmmaker joins forces to save town’s old golf course from housing

Animal Park presenters Ben Fogle and Kate Humble Photo BBC

Animal Park presenters Ben Fogle and Kate Humble Photo BBC

Wildlife programme Animal Park filmed at Longleat wins TV Choice Award

Budding growers: youngsters at Trowbridge Library sort and label packets of seeds at the Seed Social at Trowbridge Library.

Budding growers: youngsters at Trowbridge Library sort and label packets of seeds at the Seed Social at Trowbridge Library.

Seed Social in Trowbridge library proves to be main attraction

Visitors admire the snowdrops at Great Chalfield Manor open gardens.

Visitors admire the snowdrops at Great Chalfield Manor open gardens.

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First signs of spring as gardens open to the public

Damian Boczek went fishing without a rod license and was fined hundreds.

Damian Boczek went fishing without a rod license and was fined hundreds.

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Man fined hundreds for ‘illegal fishing’ in Wiltshire

Watched by a record crowd, St George, played by Chris Born, of the Widcombe Mummers, goes into action at the Tithe Barn.

Watched by a record crowd, St George, played by Chris Born, of the Widcombe Mummers, goes into action at the Tithe Barn.

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Record crowd enjoys ancient custom in Wiltshire town

The African wild dog has been listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List since 1990.

The African wild dog has been listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List since 1990.

Longleat House and Safari Park

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More "dangerous animals" set to be housed at Longleat

Warminster's toad patrollers want to close Smallbrook Road for a month during the peak breeding season.

Warminster's toad patrollers want to close Smallbrook Road for a month during the peak breeding season.

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Road closure among options to protect toads and frogs

Fire and rescue crews help the RSPCA to rescue the fox from the farm slurry lagoon.

Fire and rescue crews help the RSPCA to rescue the fox from the farm slurry lagoon.

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Fox rescued in nick of time from a farm slurry lagoon

Chris Wardell's stunning backlit photogrpah of a badger gained him the runner-up award in the 16-18 category of the RSPCA's Young Photographer Awards 2023

Chris Wardell's stunning backlit photogrpah of a badger gained him the runner-up award in the 16-18 category of the RSPCA's Young Photographer Awards 2023

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Teenager’s stunning badger photo wins prestigious award

Temporary pipe bridges will be constructed for access.

Temporary pipe bridges will be constructed for access.

Restoration works approved for stretch of the River Avon

Trowbridge will have a new dog exercise field

Trowbridge will have a new dog exercise field

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Land to become dog exercise field despite objections

Bulb planting at Jubilee Meadow in Trowbridge.

Bulb planting at Jubilee Meadow in Trowbridge.

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Trowbridge meadow to fill with colour as volunteers plant hundreds of bulbs

Trowbridge Town Park pond has almost disappeared behind overgrown plants.

Trowbridge Town Park pond has almost disappeared behind overgrown plants.

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Residents ‘disgusted’ by state of park as kids grow up having never seen pond

This unusual fungi growing in Trowbridge Town Park has attracted much attention from townsfolk as it hasn’t been seen on this tree before

This unusual fungi growing in Trowbridge Town Park has attracted much attention from townsfolk as it hasn’t been seen on this tree before

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Mystery surrounds strange fungi growing in town park

Friends of Becky Addy Wood protesting about tree works in March 2022

Friends of Becky Addy Wood protesting about tree works in March 2022

Town council hires ‘heavyweight’ lawyer in row over ancient woodland

Supermarket trolleys from the nearby Asda store have been dumped in the River Biss.

Supermarket trolleys from the nearby Asda store have been dumped in the River Biss.

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Hooligans litter river in Wiltshire town with 11 shopping trolleys

The endangered red panda twins at Longleat Safari Park.

The endangered red panda twins at Longleat Safari Park.

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Longleat provides update on rare and adorable red panda twins

The Carriers Arms at Stockton saw its food hygiene rating drop

The Carriers Arms at Stockton saw its food hygiene rating drop

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Village pub's hygiene rating plummets after inspector sees mouse

The Dorothy House Hospice grounds in Wiltshire will be seeing some changes.

The Dorothy House Hospice grounds in Wiltshire will be seeing some changes.

New nature spaces for people dealing with grief in Wiltshire

Terry and Meg the European Wolf at Longleat

Terry and Meg the European Wolf at Longleat

Meet Longleat safari park's new 'love interest'

The Library holm oak in Westbury has been shortlisted for the Woodland Trust's Tree of the Year Award.

The Library holm oak in Westbury has been shortlisted for the Woodland Trust's Tree of the Year Award.

Wiltshire oak shortlisted for Tree of the Year Award

Wildflowers in Steeple Ashton

Wildflowers in Steeple Ashton

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Wildflowers help transform entrance to Wiltshire village

Campaigners celebrate the withdrawal of plans for 28 new homes on land east of Damask Way in Warminster.

Campaigners celebrate the withdrawal of plans for 28 new homes on land east of Damask Way in Warminster.

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Controversial homes plan withdrawn after five-year battle

Sea lion pups born at Longleat Safari Park are the first since 2017

Sea lion pups born at Longleat Safari Park are the first since 2017

Double delight as pair of sea lion pups born at Longleat

Beekeepers Judith Holland and Kevin Elliott sorting out the invasion of bees in the belfry at Holy Trinity Church in Bradford on Avon.

Beekeepers Judith Holland and Kevin Elliott sorting out the invasion of bees in the belfry at Holy Trinity Church in Bradford on Avon.

Bellringers stung by swarm of bees in the belfry

The UK from space

The UK from space

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Wiltshire town makes history as all three norths meet in 'once in a lifetime' find

Canal and River Trust bailiffs at the Kennet & Avon Canal near Bradford on Avon

Canal and River Trust bailiffs at the Kennet & Avon Canal near Bradford on Avon

Canal & River Trust

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LIVE: Latest as canal boat eviction showdown enters third day

Around 100 of new homes could be built on land known affectionately in Dilton Marsh as the 'deer field'

Around 100 of new homes could be built on land known affectionately in Dilton Marsh as the 'deer field'

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Villagers battle to stop 165 new homes being built on 'deer field'