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Wiltshire Sports Awards 2015 celebrates sporting success

The county’s top athletes and many of the people who work tirelessly for sport at a grass roots level were celebrated at the sixth Wiltshire Sports Awards on 21 October. More than 100 nominations were received by Wiltshire Council this year, all of which highlighted the exceptional work and achievements of athletes, sports clubs, volunteers […]



Wiltshire teenager gains national recognition for campaign

A Wiltshire teenager’s campaign to change perceptions around young people’s mental health has earned him a national accolade. Kieran Mulvaney, 17, of Chippenham, was successfully nominated for a Diana Award which recognises the work of young people to inspire the lives of others. Kieran is the founder of a major campaign around mental health called […]



The 2015 South Wilts Business Of The Year

Now in their 15th year of celebrating business success the Federation of Small Businesses in Partnership with Salisbury and District Chamber of Commerce are proud to present The 2015 South Wiltshire Business Of The Year Awards Entries will be accepted from the date of the launch event this year taking place on Thursday 12th March […]



Wiltshire volunteers to be awarded

Hard-working volunteers and community groups who help transform the lives of people in the county will be recognised at the Wiltshire Voluntary and Community Awards. The awards, run by Wiltshire Council and NHS Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group, are now into their fourth year and people have until Friday, July 12 2013 to make their nominations. […]



Longleat voted UK’s best animal or sea life attraction

Longleat Safari & Adventure Park has been voted the UK’s best animal or sea life attraction at the 2012 Group Travel Awards. Longleat saw off challenges from Whipsnade Zoo, Chester Zoo, London Aquarium and Woburn Safari Park to claim the top prize, which was presented by travel journalist Simon Calder at a ceremony in London. Florence Wallace […]



QinetiQ and Salisbury Festival Shortlisted for National Award

Ageas Salisbury International Arts Festival and defence and technology experts, QinetiQ were shortlisted to the top three in the UK for the People’s Development Award in the 33rd National Arts and Business Awards held last night at the Central St Martins College of Art and Design in London. Reaching the top three projects in the […]