Wiltshire

Wiltshire, a county in South West England, is currently newsworthy for several reasons. It is the location of Stonehenge, where plans for a controversial tunnel have been officially scrapped after years of protests. The Royal Artillery at Larkhill in Wiltshire is facing criticism for denying public access to a looted Asante treasure. Furthermore, properties in Wiltshire linked to Peter Mandelson are being searched as part of an investigation into alleged leaks to Jeffrey Epstein. Porton Down, home to the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), is facing scrutiny due to a reported shake-up harming national security science. Finally, the family of Dawn Sturgess, who died in the 2018 Novichok poisonings in Wiltshire, have expressed concerns that lessons have not been learned from her death, highlighting ongoing security concerns in the area.