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Plantwatch: Military training ground offers surprise haven

Unaffected by intensive agriculture, Salisbury Plain territory has one of Europe’s richest ecosystems for plant diversity

The Guardian - UK

Stonehenge’s giant Altar Stone came all the way from north-east Scotland – here’s how we worked out this astonishing new finding

No one is certain why Stonehenge was built. This world-famous monument on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire is thought to commemorate the dead, and is aligned with movements of the Sun and Moon.

The Conversation

The Altar Stone of Stonehenge came from an unexpectedly distant place, new study reveals

During the solstices, thousands gather at Stonehenge on the Salisbury Plain in England to celebrate the monument’s astronomical alignment. The focal point of these festivities is the Altar Stone – the six-tonne sandstone slab that lies flat at the centre of Stonehenge.

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The secret world of puddles

As the new year arrived in 2016, my home city of Newcastle upon Tyne was briefly the centre of global attention – for a puddle. The Drummond Puddle, as it was grandly known, was a watery hazard placed perfectly where converging footpaths funnelled a daily stream of victims to their…

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‘A time to reflect’: crowds celebrate winter solstice at Stonehenge

Thousands gather on Salisbury Plain and more watch online as the sun climbs again after the longest night

The Guardian - UK

William takes up role as regiment’s chief by participating in mock assault

The Prince of Wales took part in the simulated attack on Salisbury Plain as part of a visit to the 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment.

The Independent UK

A journey back in time to the ghost village on Salisbury Plain

Once a year, a fleet of Routemasters takes visitors through an army training area to a settlement that has lain empty since the second world war

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Princess Kate braves snow for drill with Irish Guards amid Lilibet’s christening revelations

The Princess of Wales joined the exercise on Salisbury Plain

The Independent UK

Princess of Wales braves freezing weather to take part in Salisbury Plain casualty drill

Kate, who is Colonel of the Irish Guards, was visiting the troops for the first time since receiving the honorary appointment last year

Evening Standard

Kate takes part in casualty drill amid snow and freezing temperatures

The Princess of Wales joined the exercise on Salisbury Plain.

The Independent UK

Cleverly calls UK and Australia ‘best of mates’ ahead of defence and trade talks

UK and Australian foreign and defence ministers will travel to Salisbury Plain to watch their troops jointly train Ukrainian armed forces.

The Independent UK

Hen harriers to be bred in captivity and released on to Salisbury Plain

Raptor has not bred in southern England for decades – with only breeding populations found on northern moorlands

The Guardian - UK

'Bright and talented' soldier, 26, killed in tank crash 'stood out from the crowd'

Second Lieutenant Max George, of the 5th Battalion The Rifles, died after the Warrior tank he was training in crashed on Salisbury Plain on Tuesday. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace is among those to have paid tribute

Daily Mirror

Tributes paid to soldier killed in armoured vehicle crash on Salisbury Plain

Max exemplified all the qualities the army stood for, defence secretary Ben Wallace said

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Soldier dies after being hit by armoured vehicle on Salisbury Plain

Investigation launched into death of 26-year-old man on training exercise in Wiltshire

The Independent UK

Soldier killed after being hit by armoured vehicle during training exercises

The member of 5th Battalion The Rifles was pronounced dead at the scene on Salisbury Plain on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Soldier dies following collision with armoured vehicle on Salisbury Plain

A soldier has died following a collision involving an armoured vehicle on Salisbury Plain.

The Guardian - UK

Summer solstice crowds flock back to Stonehenge after Covid hiatus

Pagans and party-goers head back to Salisbury Plain in their thousands as site reopens for annual festivities

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The Independent UK

UK to send armoured missile launchers to Ukraine as Russian offensive begins

The devices were said to have been demonstrated for Ukrainian personnel on Salisbury Plain two weeks ago.

The Guardian - UK

UK to announce fresh military aid package for Ukraine

UK and Ukrainian ministers met to view missile systems and armoured vehicles that could be used in next phase of fighting

Bristol Post

USAF F-15 fighters jets fly over West Country as Ukraine crisis intensifies

One of the fighter jets has been circling the Salisbury Plain training area, and is currently flying over Cambridge as of 1.30pm

The Guardian - UK

How science is uncovering the secrets of Stonehenge

A major new exhibition connects the stones on Salisbury Plain to many points and cultures across Europe through 1,500 years of immigration

Evening Standard

Pictured: Soldier, 19, who died suddenly at Salisbury Plain army base

The family of a soldier who died at a military base in Salisbury Plain have paid tribute to her.

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