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Salisbury Plain
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37 days ago
Around 20,000 people gathered on Sunday to the neolithic site, located on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, to watch sun-up on the year's longest day to mark the astronomical phenomenon.
3 months ago
Hard-working Princess Anne wears camouflage uniform as she visits The King's Royal Hussars in Salisbury and gets stuck into training exercises ⊖
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
During her two-hour visit to the Salisbury Plain Training Area, Anne spoke with troops about their extensive four-week training programme while also getting stuck in with exercises.
5 months ago
Inside the fake village where British troops are training to fight Putin's soldiers in Ukrainian-style combat ⊖
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British Army troops are practising for the challenges posed by fighting in urban environments at Copehill Down, a unique Ministry of Defence facility on Salisbury Plain.
8 months ago
British Army forced to stop using new Ajax armoured vehicles after soldiers using them left vomiting and shaking so badly they couldn't control their bodies ⊖⊖
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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
Vibration and hearing problems have also been reported after the £10million vehicles were put to the test on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire.
‘I once said there’s no way I’ll still be playing Baggy Trousers at 30’: Suggs’s honest playlist ⊕⊕
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
Prince Buster’s Al Capone changed the Madness singer’s life and Aretha Franklin is his go-to at karaoke, but what song makes him cry?
The first song I fell in love with
Judy Teen by Cockney Rebel. I’…
11 months ago
Could an ancient cow’s tooth unlock the origins of Stonehenge? ○
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
Isotopes shows animal began life in Wales, adding weight to theory cattle used in hauling stones across country
A cow’s tooth from a jawbone deliberately placed beside the entrance to Stonehenge at th…
12 months ago
Cedar climbed by Beatles on tree awards shortlist ○
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Nominees include the Lollipop Tree on Salisbury Plain, which features in Sam Mendes' WW1 film.
14 months ago
Now British drone troops destined to aid Ukraine's war effort face new enemy: Health and safety! ○
Troops have been told to stop flying drones that weigh more than 250g (9oz) - the weight of a cucumber - over their comrades while training on Salisbury Plain.
Health and safety rules stop army from flying drones over soldiers' heads in training - even if they are sitting in a tank at the time ○
Soldiers training on Salisbury Plain have reportedly been told to stop flying drones over colleagues' heads due to safety concerns. The base was visited by Prince William last year.
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