An Inspector calls… at the ‘heart-warmingly pretty’ Pear Tree Inn in Wiltshire where he enjoys the garden and an ‘excellent’ dinner (but he doesn’t approve of the knickknacks) The Pear Tree Inn is in the village of Whitley, north Wiltshire, not far from the National Trust’s Lacock Abbey The 17th-century building has eight rooms – four … Read more
Great British boltholes: Howard’s House Hotel in Wiltshire is a hidden foodie haven that’s well worth seeking out Howard’s House Hotel is tucked away at the bottom of a valley in the tiny village of Teffont Evias, Wiltshire There are ten individually decorated rooms with comfy beds and all have White Company products Head chef … Read more
Four young men die in 3am horror smash after car ploughed into house on the A4 in Wiltshire and burst into flames Four men died after their vehicle crashed into the side of a house and caught fire Wiltshire Police said the fatal collision took place on the A4 in Derry Hill at 3am The … Read more
It has been a sandwich filler that has satisfied families for generations – but Wiltshire Ham as many know it could be on the way out. A new study suggests the traditional meat curing process should be changed after it was found to contain seven times as many cancer-causing nitrites than ordinary bacon and ham. … Read more
Man, 59, who was shot by police while being arrested in Wiltshire is charged with range of offences including robbery and possessing a firearm A man, 59 has been charged by police with five offences including breach of bail Howard Jones, from Swindon, was shot in the leg by police while being arrested He is … Read more
Poor harvest! Mysterious 200ft Covid crop circle appears in Wiltshire farmer’s barley field The mysterious coronavirus-shaped crop circle was discovered on Friday in farmer’s barley field in Wiltshire Eye-catching 200ft design was found in the county which is said to be the epicentre of crop circle tourism The exact location of circle has not been … Read more
They are the veins that run through our cities and countryside – Britain’s rivers, canals and tributaries have kept the nation connected through the centuries. But aside from aiding transport, our waterways define both our urban and rural landscapes with their striking beauty. Many an artist and writer has found inspiration while walking along a … Read more
An Inspector Calls… at Beechfield House in Wiltshire, which has a swimming pool and rooms with grand four-poster beds – but the dining room was ‘bleak’ with an ‘odd smell’ Beechfield House in Wiltshire features 19th-century Italianate architecture The Inspector was impressed with the ‘tasty’ food and honesty of his waiter But the dining room lost … Read more