Wiltshire in pictures: Meet the Longleat scarecrows

Our weekly round-up of pictures from the news in Wiltshire includes a couple of scarecrows, a World War One hut that became the county's first library and the first retail store for a charity helping victims of domestic abuse.

Inquiry: The family of 44-year-old Dawn Sturgess, who was poisoned with Novichok, released this photograph of her as the hearings into the circumstances surrounding her death started this week.

It is understood the nerve agent had been hidden inside a designer perfume bottle, which Ms Sturgess’ partner unknowingly gave to her.

Robotics: Andy Williams, a former RAF officer who suffered a brain injury after after a cement lorry fell onto his car in 2018, is hoping to walk for the first time with the help of a new robotic exoskeleton.

Domestic abuse: There were smiles in Trowbridge this week as the charity Fear Free, which helps victims of domestic abuse, opened its first retail store.

Skiing: Wiltshire's first 'infinity' ski slope was unveiled this week. The site, near Warminster, has a 5.5m-tall simulator which provides the constant experience of going downhill for up to eight visitors at a time.

First library: An exhibition has gone on display dedicated to a wooden hut - named Maple Leaf Villa - which was based on Salisbury Plain from 1914 to 1919 before moving and being transformed into the county's first library HQ.

Scarecrows: Meet Mike and Lavender, two of Longleat Safari Park's newest, and most "whimsical" additions forming an autumnal trail through the estate for families during half term.