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Wiltshire Police issued fines to those causing the greatest risk to public health, including gathering indoors. Eight people aged between 19 and 28 were fined for a house party in Lennox Drive on April 9. Officers were called to the property at around 11.30m and found loud music playing, with various people hidden throughout the property and others having jumped out of windows before police got inside. The force issued 17 formal warning to people for failing to adhere to the Government rules between April 5 and May 5. They recorded 439 reports from members of the public as well as fiv...

HEROICS by police officers across the county were recognised at a Wiltshire Police awards ceremony held online.  Dozens of officers and staff received special mention for their efforts over the past 18 months or long service to the force. Chief Constable Kier Pritchard said: “All those honoured at the awards have in one form or another demonstrated the values and standards that underpin Wiltshire Police and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. I am really proud of these brave and public-spirited individuals, they are a credit to the force and to the communities they serve...

HEROICS by police officers across the county were recognised at a Wiltshire Police awards ceremony held online.  Dozens of officers and staff received special mention for their efforts over the past 18 months or long service to the force. Chief Constable Kier Pritchard said: “All those honoured at the awards have in one form or another demonstrated the values and standards that underpin Wiltshire Police and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. I am really proud of these brave and public-spirited individuals, they are a credit to the force and to the communities they serve...

TACKLING violent crime was said to be a top priority for Wiltshire Police, as the force launched its latest push on knife crime. The Wiltshire police force has joined dozens up and down the country for a national week of action against knives – called Op Sceptre.  But unlike in previous years, the force is not holding a weapons amnesty. A spokeswoman said this was because the campaign was planned during lockdown when there was uncertainty about when restrictions would end. An amnesty is likely to be held later in the year.  Chief Constable Kier Pritchard said: “Tackling violent ...

After the vote, Wiltshire Council said it "will consider" reinstating the scheme, with councillor Bridget Wayman, Cabinet Member for Highways, saying the council was "pleased that SCC has debated and agreed a motion on this important scheme", and that it "continues to support it". Cllr Wayman: “We will look to revisit this scheme in 2021, and will consider reinstating it with continued support from all stakeholders in the city.” The support of SCC will remain an important factor in the future of the scheme going forward, and leaders of Wiltshire Council will be keeping an eye on the...