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Wiltshire in Pictures: Special solstice sunrise

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and is now living in a zoo in Singapore.

Longleat Safari Park The heads of two hippos just appearing above water in a poolLongleat Safari Park

Say hello: There was also excitement at the safari park as sisters, Matylda and Manon, were the first hippopotamuses to be welcomed at Longleat in more than 40 years after their journey from the Czech Republic.

Salisbury Cathedral Three women stitching as part of the project. Two are sat at a bench working, while one is leaning over to look at someone's work. Boxes of stitching equipment is on the table.Salisbury Cathedral

Salisbury Cathedral A woman's hands stitching onto a white piece of cloth. An image of a cathedral is on the left hand side as a guide.Salisbury Cathedral

Fine needlework: Volunteers at Salisbury Cathedral have made the first stitch on their part of a major project which is in collaboration with 12 other cathedrals across the country. The Saintly Stitchers will help create a textile piece called the Circle of Life, which has been designed by iconographer Aiden Hart. The project should be completed by March 2026.

Six ducks huddled together. They are nesting on a rocky stone.

Time for a cuddle: These ducks were spotted having a snuggle in Malmesbury.

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