A Trowbridge man who took advantage of the generosity of members of the public by claiming he was in emergency situations in order to persuade them to hand over cash has been jailed for 54 months

Andrew Alexander, 45, of Park Road, Trowbridge, pleaded guilty to multiple counts of burglary and fraud and was sentenced last week. [block_2] His crime spree took place over a week in November last year and on one occasion saw him claim to be a victim of domestic violence in order to convince a member of […]
Schools and colleges to receive £2.5 billion to upgrade buildings and boost school places

Major government investment to improve school and college buildings and support more school places from 2026 [block_2] Millions of young people across the country are set to benefit from a significant £2.5 billion boost so they can learn in high quality buildings and facilities that are fit for the future.
Two people have been arrested following a burglary overnight in Devizes

Police were called at approximately 7.15am this morning (28/3) to a report that a house in Drakes Avenue had been burgled. It is believed offenders gained entry to the house via an insecure side door. [block_2] Cash was stolen during the burglary.
Future of new Calstock wetlands assured with 20 year management agreement – (ID 556947)

The future of the Calstock wetlands is assured for the next 20 years as Natural England has granted a Countryside Stewardship to the Tamar Community Trust (TCT). The move comes as a scheme led by the Environment Agency to reconnect the River Tamar with its original floodplain at Calstock has finished and the land leased, […]
Future of new Calstock wetlands assured with 20 year management agreement

The future of the Calstock wetlands is assured for the next 20 years as Natural England has granted a Countryside Stewardship to the Tamar Community Trust (TCT). [block_2] The move comes as a scheme led by the Environment Agency to reconnect the River Tamar with its original floodplain at Calstock has finished and the land […]
Future of new Calstock wetlands assured with 20 year management agreement

The future of the Calstock wetlands is assured for the next 20 years as Natural England has granted a Countryside Stewardship to the Tamar Community Trust (TCT). [block_2] The move comes as a scheme led by the Environment Agency to reconnect the River Tamar with its original floodplain at Calstock has finished and the land […]
New grant funding for BME community groups in Brighton & Hove

Brighton & Hove City Council has announced that nine community groups have been awarded grants in the latest round of funding from the BME Engagement Fund. The fund was launched in 2020 to support projects that improve the wellbeing of BME residents in the city and promote fairness. [block_2] Community groups were invited to apply […]
New grant funding for BME community groups in Brighton & Hove

Brighton & Hove City Council has announced that nine community groups have been awarded grants in the latest round of funding from the BME Engagement Fund. The fund was launched in 2020 to support projects that improve the wellbeing of BME residents in the city and promote fairness. [block_2] Community groups were invited to apply […]
New grant funding for BME community groups in Brighton & Hove – (ID 556991)

Brighton & Hove City Council has announced that nine community groups have been awarded grants in the latest round of funding from the BME Engagement Fund. The fund was launched in 2020 to support projects that improve the wellbeing of BME residents in the city and promote fairness. Community groups were invited to apply for […]
New grant funding for BME community groups in Brighton & Hove

Brighton & Hove City Council has announced that nine community groups have been awarded grants in the latest round of funding from the BME Engagement Fund. The fund was launched in 2020 to support projects that improve the wellbeing of BME residents in the city and promote fairness. [block_2] Community groups were invited to apply […]
New grant funding for BME community groups in Brighton & Hove – (ID 546983)

Brighton & Hove City Council has announced that nine community groups have been awarded grants in the latest round of funding from the BME Engagement Fund. The fund was launched in 2020 to support projects that improve the wellbeing of BME residents in the city and promote fairness. Community groups were invited to apply for […]
New grant funding for BME community groups in Brighton & Hove – (ID 556959)

Brighton & Hove City Council has announced that nine community groups have been awarded grants in the latest round of funding from the BME Engagement Fund. The fund was launched in 2020 to support projects that improve the wellbeing of BME residents in the city and promote fairness. Community groups were invited to apply for […]
New grant funding for BME community groups in Brighton & Hove

Brighton & Hove City Council has announced that nine community groups have been awarded grants in the latest round of funding from the BME Engagement Fund. The fund was launched in 2020 to support projects that improve the wellbeing of BME residents in the city and promote fairness. [block_2] Community groups were invited to apply […]
UK coastal communities to receive funding for recreational sea fishing

UK Government announces funding available for projects that will improve recreational sea fishing across the UK [block_2] Up to £1 million has been made available for coastal communities across the UK to invest in new and improved infrastructure for recreational sea fishing.
Rare Norfolk chalk stream improved for people and wildlife

The Environment Agency worked with the Norfolk River Trust, Norwich City Council and even horses to improve the River Yare around Norwich. [block_2] The River Yare, a rare chalk stream, has had a range of improvements to benefit wildlife and improve water quality.
Rare Norfolk chalk stream improved for people and wildlife

The Environment Agency worked with the Norfolk River Trust, Norwich City Council and even horses to improve the River Yare around Norwich. [block_2] The River Yare, a rare chalk stream, has had a range of improvements to benefit wildlife and improve water quality.
Rare Norfolk chalk stream improved for people and wildlife – (ID 556941)

The Environment Agency worked with the Norfolk River Trust, Norwich City Council and even horses to improve the River Yare around Norwich. The River Yare, a rare chalk stream, has had a range of improvements to benefit wildlife and improve water quality. Woody debris from trees was stacked along the riverbank to create ‘brash berms’. […]
Universal Credit expanded to benefit more Tax Credit claimants

More Tax Credit claimants will soon be asked to claim Universal Credit as the Government expands the movement of legacy benefit claimants to the modern benefit system [block_2] By migrating to Universal Credit, with the support of the Department for Work and Pensions, claimants will continue to receive the benefit they are entitled to through […]