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Scam letters Warning

Scam letters Warning

Warning over scam letters being sent to Thames Water customers

Stay warm - but also stay safe

Stay warm - but also stay safe

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is reminding people about the best ways to stay safe while staying warm this winter – especially with the cost of living still high.

5 reasons to vaccinate your under-5s against flu

5 reasons to vaccinate your under-5s against flu

Flu season is just around the corner, and now is the time to get protected

Groundwater Roadshows Autumn 2023

Groundwater Roadshows Autumn 2023

Do you suffer from Groundwater flooding in your local area - check out the upcoming groundwater roadshow coming to Wiltshire and Swindon this Autumn

Swindon Council teams help residents as Storm Ciarán approaches

Swindon Council teams help residents as Storm Ciarán approaches

Sandbags have been delivered to households at risk of flooding as Swindon prepares for the latest storm to hit the UK.

Storm advice and information as Storm Ciarán expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain this week (1st November 2023)

Storm advice and information as Storm Ciarán expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain this week (1st November 2023)

We are advising you to be prepared for high winds, heavy rain and potential flooding as Storm Ciarán approaches the county this week.

Safety reminder ahead of Bonfire Night

Safety reminder ahead of Bonfire Night

With Bonfire Night just around the corner, Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging local people to attend organised displays rather than holding their own at home.

Stay safe this Halloween

Stay safe this Halloween

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is warning people to not let Halloween become scary for all the wrong reasons.

Wiltshire and Swindon Prepared Resilience Event

Wiltshire and Swindon Prepared Resilience Event

Wiltshire and Swindon Prepared First ever Resilience Event - helping to make our communities more prepared

Businesses urged to plan for new fire safety legislation

Businesses urged to plan for new fire safety legislation

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is supporting Business Safety Week, which runs between 11 and 17 September.

Set up camp safely: the hazards of the great outdoors

Set up camp safely: the hazards of the great outdoors

DW Fire and Rescue Service are asking the community to stay safe this summer as they make the most of the weather and enjoy the great outdoors, whether camping, cooking or exploring.

How to stay safe on the road this Spring and Summer

How to stay safe on the road this Spring and Summer

As we enter Spring and Summer, you may start to travel more often, so here’s 10 handy driving tips to help you keep safe and make sure you’re well equipped for the lead to up the warmer weather chaos.