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Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
'Deep concern' over signs and trolleys in river
A wildlife trust has said it is "deeply concerned" after traffic signs, road cones and rusty shopping trolleys were found in a river. Wiltshire Wildlife Trust is urging the public to protect waterways after a large amount of debris was discovered in the River Biss in Trowbridge by staff from the town council. "Recently items such as roadworks cones, signs, shopping trolleys, baskets and various bottles and cans were discovered in the river," a council spokesperson said. It comes after the Environment Agency said earlier this year that rusty trolleys in the river could pose a "potential flood risk". More news stories for Wiltshire Listen to the latest news for Wiltshire "We will continue to take action to remove debris and encourage the community to do their part in keeping our rivers clean," Trowbridge Town Council said. Shopping trolleys and an office chair were also found dumped in the same part of the river last November. The Environment Agency is responsible for managing the River Biss alongside the town council. "Litter in watercourses isn't just a public nuisance, it can be a flood risk and bad for the environment," an Environment Agency spokesperson said. "If you spot rubbish which could cause a flood risk or pollution, please report it via our incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60." Wiltshire Wildlife Trust said rubbish in the river is not just an eyesore, but a symptom of a wider environmental issue. "Our rivers are corridors for nature, they are habitats for species that cannot live elsewhere such as the water vole, otter, and kingfisher, as well as a rich diversity of fish, insects, and plants," it said. "The presence of large-scale litter and fly-tipped items poses a direct threat to this wildlife through entanglement, physical injury, and the leaching of harmful pollutants that degrade water quality for years to come. "We urge the public to help us protect these precious habitats by ensuring all waste is disposed of responsibly and by reporting any incidents of fly-tipping to Wiltshire Council immediately." Follow BBC Wiltshire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Campaigners want Thames Water fine spent on clean up Solstice campers leave rubbish and human waste Norman the donkey encourages people to litter pick Trowbridge Town Council Environment Agency
BBC News
5 days ago
- General
- BBC News
River Biss rubbish causing 'deep concern' in Trowbridge
A wildlife trust has said it is "deeply concerned" after traffic signs, road cones and rusty shopping trolleys were found in a Wildlife Trust is urging the public to protect waterways after a large amount of debris was discovered in the River Biss in Trowbridge by staff from the town council."Recently items such as roadworks cones, signs, shopping trolleys, baskets and various bottles and cans were discovered in the river," a council spokesperson comes after the Environment Agency said earlier this year that rusty trolleys in the river could pose a "potential flood risk". "We will continue to take action to remove debris and encourage the community to do their part in keeping our rivers clean," Trowbridge Town Council trolleys and an office chair were also found dumped in the same part of the river last Environment Agency is responsible for managing the River Biss alongside the town council."Litter in watercourses isn't just a public nuisance, it can be a flood risk and bad for the environment," an Environment Agency spokesperson said."If you spot rubbish which could cause a flood risk or pollution, please report it via our incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60." 'Direct threat' Wiltshire Wildlife Trust said rubbish in the river is not just an eyesore, but a symptom of a wider environmental issue."Our rivers are corridors for nature, they are habitats for species that cannot live elsewhere such as the water vole, otter, and kingfisher, as well as a rich diversity of fish, insects, and plants," it said."The presence of large-scale litter and fly-tipped items poses a direct threat to this wildlife through entanglement, physical injury, and the leaching of harmful pollutants that degrade water quality for years to come."We urge the public to help us protect these precious habitats by ensuring all waste is disposed of responsibly and by reporting any incidents of fly-tipping to Wiltshire Council immediately."
BBC News
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Trowbridge traffic gyratory roadworks to begin in July
A "significant programme" of improvements to a major road system will begin in Council said the upgrade to Longfield Gyratory in Trowbridge will improve journey times while also upgrading crossing points to improve safety for pedestrians. The authority added the work will be completed in five phases to minimise disruption, starting in the County Way area, before moving in a clockwise part of the works, traffic lights will be modernised and the carriageway widened at certain points to help drivers of larger vehicles. The traffic signals at Tesco on County Way will also be refurbished and integrated into the new first phase, due to begin on 21 July and run until 17 October, will focus on County Way and Brown Street, before further upgrades take place on Castle Street and at County Gate in November and December .Phases 4 and 5 are due to take place next year, covering areas around the under-construction Trowbridge Leisure Centre, Mortimer Street and County Hall. Work 'carefully planned' Martin Smith, Wiltshire Council Cabinet Member for Transport, described the works as "essential upgrades", which "will not only support the new leisure centre but also deliver long-term benefits for all road users in Trowbridge"."We apologise for any inconvenience caused by these works, but we have carefully planned the work in phases to minimise disruption as much as we can."
Daily Mail
16-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Claire thought her nightly headaches were caused by her full-on life... until she was diagnosed with a brain tumour at 35. This is why she - and hundreds of other women - believe this very common contraceptive is to blame
As a working mum Claire Love presumed she was waking up with headaches at night because her life was so full-on. 'I was getting very little sleep anyway, so I just put it down to the stress of it all,' says Claire, 41, a special needs school assistant from Trowbridge, Wiltshire, who is married to business systems manager Mat, 42, and has two sons Archie, 11, and Jack, nine, both with special needs.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Completion of £16m medical centre 'firmly in sight'
The completion of a £16m integrated care centre is "firmly in sight" following the installation of a new roof. The Trowbridge Integrated Care Centre in Wiltshire has been described as a "state-of-the-art health and care facility" and is due to open to patients early next year. The site will become the location for the minor injury unit and X-ray department that are currently based within the nearby Trowbridge Community Hospital. Interim executive lead for cancer, planned care and community, Caroline Holmes, said: "The building work is well under way, the finish line is firmly in sight, and local people can now see their new integrated care centre really begin to take shape. Using the latest green technology, such as solar panels and heat pumps, the centre is designed to be fully self-sufficient and net zero carbon. Representatives from Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) marked the "milestone" occasion on the recently installed roof. They were joined by the Mayor of Trowbridge, along with a number of NHS colleagues who will soon call the new centre home. Ms Holmes thanked those who had helped bring the new centre to life. She added: "When the very first spades went in the ground, it was difficult to picture how a brand new health and care facility could emerge from what was essentially a very muddy field. Yet, here we are." The new centre is set to be a "flagship location" for local health and care, with teams from many different organisations, including HCRG Care Group, Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership and the Royal United Hospital, working together under one roof. Follow BBC Wiltshire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. New £16m health centre given go ahead Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB
