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Stonehenge mystery revealed: A forgotten wooden structure may reveal how ancient Britains first tracked the sun

On a low stretch of countryside not far from Stonehenge, where the road from Bulford cuts across open grassland, archaeologists have been piecing together something that never quite forms a full picture. Scattered postholes, fragments of pottery, bits of bone and charcoal that seem ordinary until they are placed in…

The Times of India

Summer solstice: Revellers greet sunrise on longest day of the year

The sun has risen on the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Sunday is the summer solstice, marking the start of astronomical summer north of the equator; it is the opposite in the Southern Hemisphere, where it is the shortest day of the year and astronomical winter…

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Secrets of Stonehenge and other ancient sites unlocked for the summer solstice

The story of Stonehenge starts around 5,000 years ago. But its famous old stones, some of which were transported all the way from south-west Wales to Wiltshire, are just part of the story.

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Wiltshire village exhibits Martin Parr’s final photos of scarecrows and prize veg

Pictures from photographer’s return to Lacock after 40 years were taken months before his death last December

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Archaeologists discover 5,000-year-old monument in Wiltshire linked to early Stonehenge traditions

A remarkable 5,000-year-old wooden monument, predating Stonehenge by 500 years, has been unearthed near Bulford, Wiltshire. This discovery, featuring two large posts aligned with the midsummer sunrise and midwinter sunset, suggests sophisticated ancient astronomy and ceremonial traditions were already established. Researchers believe this site may have inspired the later construction…

The Times of India

Solstice-aligned 5,000-year-old monument ‘once in a lifetime find’, say archaeologists

Wessex Archaeology suspect they have uncovered a prototype for world-famous Stonehenge site in Wiltshire

The Guardian - UK

Labour doesn’t seem to like Send schools for kids like mine – but here’s what we’ll lose if these precious places are forgotten

An autism school in Wiltshire exemplifies what’s so different about education in a tailored environment, and the outcomes for children speak for themselves, says Guardian columnist John Harris

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King marks ‘important new chapter’ for newly formed Gurkha artillery unit

Charles was presented with a mala flower garland as he arrived at Larkhill Barracks near Salisbury in Wiltshire.

Evening Standard

Where is Rivals season 2 filmed? Beautiful West Country locations featured in the hit show

From Elizabethan manors in the Cotswolds to chocolate box Wiltshire towns, here is where you can find the incredible locations featured in Rivals season 2

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Scientists may have finally solved how Stonehenge’s massive 25-ton stones reached southern England thousands of years ago

New research pinpoints West Woods in Wiltshire as the origin for most of Stonehenge's massive sarsen stones. This discovery strongly suggests prehistoric humans deliberately transported these stones, refuting theories of natural glacial movement. The findings highlight the remarkable planning and organization of Neolithic communities in undertaking such a monumental construction…

The Economic Times

Who is ‘cravat man’? Neckwear steals the show in Olly Robbins parliamentary grilling

Wiltshire town councillor Andrew Edwards, who has large collection of neckwear, is a regular at committee hearings

The Guardian - UK

A prize potato and a horse-headed scarecrow: Martin Parr's final photos are pure genius

The late photographer's last commision returns him to the village where photography itself was born

Digital Camera World

Man cleared of manslaughter of wife who took her own life

Christopher Trybus, of Swindon, Wiltshire, was cleared by a jury at Winchester Crown Court.

Evening Standard

Life jacket worn by Titanic survivor fetches £670,000 at auction

Safety aid was worn by first class passenger Laura Mabel Francatelli in 1912 disaster

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Life jacket used by Titanic survivor sells for £670,000 at auction

The safety aid was worn by first class passenger Laura Mabel Francatelli who survived the sinking in which about 1,500 people died.

Evening Standard

Consent granted for England flag painted across Wiltshire pub

An investigation into the flag was launched in November last year.

The Independent UK

Britney Spears is in rehab – here’s what happens on day one

FIRST PERSON: The pop star has reportedly entered a treatment facility after a drink-driving arrest last month. Charlotte Cripps, who has attended more than six rehab centres, explains what really happens when you walk through those doors

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London leaver: 'We sold in Chiswick for £1.35 and upsized to Wiltshire for £975k'

Buying a cheaper — but bigger — property meant the couple could renovate their new home at once

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William quips he may ditch beard for moustache after meeting troops

The Prince of Wales was given food for thought about his appearance when he visited troops in Wiltshire sporting the on-trend look.

The Independent UK

Prince William tells troops he may ditch beard for new trendy look

The Prince of Wales observed urban warfare training via drone footage during an army visit

The Independent UK

Boy, 2, died after family friend’s Porsche reversed into him

A two-year-old boy, Rufus Davies, tragically died after being struck by a car reversing on a private driveway near Marlborough, Wiltshire, an inquest heard. Rufus was let out of his mother's car and ran behind it, unknowingly into the path of a family friend, Tamsin Hayward, who was reversing her…

The Guardian - UK

British boy back in UK after being stranded in Dubai airport amid airstrikes

Ahmad Ali, 12, from Wiltshire, spent three nights in the airport while travelling back from Pakistan

The Independent UK

Mandelson released on bail following arrest over suspicion of misconduct in public office

Lord Peter Mandelson, a former Labour minister, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and subsequently released on bail. He is accused of passing sensitive government information to convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein during his time as Business Secretary. The allegations emerged from emails within the US…

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Police probe into Epstein files now involves eight UK forces as National Crime Agency gets involved

The National Crime Agency is supporting a UK-wide group including the Metropolitan, Surrey, Thames Valley, Bedfordshire, Wiltshire, Essex and Norfolk constabularies

The Independent UK

Man admits rape of former Conservative councillor’s ex-wife

Police said Dean Hamilton’s offences relate to wider criminal proceedings involving Joanne Young, who has waived her right to anonymity

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