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Many major tourism attractions ‘still in survival mode’ following pandemic

Many major tourism attractions such as Westminster Abbey, Stonehenge and Edinburgh Castle remain in “survival mode” as visitor numbers have failed to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, according to new research. Trade body the Association of ...

18 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Prehistoric faeces reveal parasites from feasting near Stonehenge

Ancient faeces found at a settlement thought to have housed builders of Stonehenge suggests parasites were consumed via badly cooked cow offal during epic winter feasts. An analysis of the faeces found at the site of a prehistoric village near ...

20 May 2022 at 01:01

Third person charged over Stonehenge Just Stop Oil protest

A third person has been charged in connection with orange powder being sprayed on Stonehenge during a Just Stop Oil protest. Luke Watson, 35, of Manuden, Bishop’s Stortford, was charged with one count of aiding, abetting, counselling and/or ...

18 Nov 2024 at 17:09

Stonehenge Altar Stone was transported 430 miles from Scotland, say scientists

The largest Altar Stone at the heart of Stonehenge is actually Scottish not Welsh, research suggests. The “remarkable” discovery has left experts “stunned” and busts a century-long held belief about the origins of the bluestone at the ...

14 Aug 2024 at 21:39

Two charged over Stonehenge Just Stop Oil protest

Two people have been charged in connection with an incident at Stonehenge in which orange powder was sprayed on the ancient monument during a Just Stop Oil protest. Wiltshire Police said Rajan Naidu, 73, and Niamh Lynch, 22, have ...

14 Nov 2024 at 12:33

Thousands attend summer solstice at Stonehenge

Thousands of people have greeted the sun with cheers as it rose over Stonehenge for the summer solstice. Those who observed the spectacle at the neolithic monument in Wiltshire encountered a chilly morning accompanied by clear ...

21 Jun 2022 at 11:09

Campaigners launch fresh Stonehenge road legal challenge

Campaigners have launched a new legal battle against the Transport Secretary’s decision to approve a controversial road project which includes a tunnel near Stonehenge – having successfully blocked the scheme two years ago. ...

26 Aug 2023 at 11:42

Just Stop Oil activists bailed after Stonehenge sprayed with orange paint

Two Just Stop Oil activists who were arrested after Stonehenge was sprayed with orange paint have been released on bail. Wiltshire Police said a man in his 70s and a woman in her 20s had been bailed after being arrested on ...

20 Jun 2024 at 12:35

In Pictures: Summer solstice celebrations at Stonehenge

Thousands of people have welcomed the longest day of the year under clear skies at Stonehenge. Some of the prehistoric monument’s giant stones are aligned with the rising sun on the longest and shortest days, and ...

21 Jun 2022 at 12:16

Revellers mark the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge and Avebury

Around 8,000 people have taken part in the Summer Solstice at the ancient monuments of Stonehenge and Avebury. Wiltshire Police said the events passed off peacefully as revellers marked the longest day. Just two ...

21 Jun 2023 at 14:15

Campaigners lose High Court challenge over Stonehenge tunnel plans renewal

Campaigners have lost a High Court challenge over renewed plans to build a road tunnel near Stonehenge. Save Stonehenge World Heritage Site (SSWHS) challenged Transport Secretary Mark Harper’s backing of plans ...

19 Feb 2024 at 16:07

Meadows to be established at historic English sites to mark King’s coronation

One hundred wildflower meadows are to be created or enhanced at historic sites across England including Stonehenge and Westminster’s Jewel Tower in celebration of the King’s coronation. English Heritage said ...

31 Mar 2023 at 08:02

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