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Solstice sunrise celebrated across the UK

Solstice sunrise celebrated across the UK
BBC UK Sunday 21 June 2026, 08:21 UTC 1 min read
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Crowds revel in the sunrise at Stonehenge – and glum weather in Hornsea fails to dampen spirits.

Crowds revel in the sunrise at Stonehenge – and glum weather in Hornsea fails to dampen spirits.
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