Wiltshire in Pictures: Let the music play

Farmers brought their protest over a new tax to Swindon this week

It's been an eventful week in Wiltshire as usual, with farmers gathering in Swindon to protest the new inheritance tax that will begin in April.

Keepers at Longleat welcomed a new arrival, and a long-awaited youth centre was opened in Swindon.

All this and more is in our image round-up from across the county.

In concert: On Thursday singers and musicians from Salisbury Cathedral held their spring concert for parents and families in the historic building.

New facility: Young people in Swindon celebrated the opening of a brand new youth centre called The Base.

Welcome aboard: Longleat Safari Park has welcomed its first ever baby North American tree porcupine, otherwise known as a porcupette.

Leading the way: Swindon's very own bin-fluencer - 10 year old Amelia - got a tour of the town's recycling plant as she campaigns for more recycling.

Precious species: Dog walkers in Nightingale Woods, South Marston, were asked to be extra careful to help protect the rare great crested newts, the UK's largest newt species.

Man's best friends: The sunny days have made walking the dogs or heading out into nature much more enjoyable.

Blooms: Flowers have been popping up as the warmer weather arrives, including these Magnolias in Charlton.

Look to the skies: The effects of a space launch on the other side of the Atlantic were visible in Westbury in the form of a spinning spiral of light.