THE latest news and information about military activities on Salisbury Plain is now just a click away with the launch of a new Twitter hashtag.

People who live near the training area or who visit it for work or recreation can now keep up-to-date on issues such as firing times, access and military manoeuvres by searching #modontheplain.

It can also be used to track topics and conversations relating to Salisbury Plain.

The service has been launched by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) which Twitter users can follow under the name @MOD_DIO.