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Two women in traditional white pagan outfits jump over a smoking fire while watched by other people during a Beltane ceremony in Glastonbury

Somerset in Pictures: Sunshine and sporting success

Our weekly image round-up includes pagan ceremonies, sporting triumph and sunny days by the sea.

Image of St John the Baptist's Church on a busy high street. There is a blue sky behind the church and in the foreground there is greenery, an iron gate and some people.

Churchyard closes due to anti-social behaviour

St John the Baptist's Church in Glastonbury town centre suspends most activities during May.

A crowd of people walking through a festival on a sunny day. There are festival tents, flags and banners in the background.

Glasto blues? Check out these festivals instead

If you missed out on Glastonbury tickets, there are plenty of other festivals to enjoy.

Two people are riding on horses at Taunton Racecourse as the sun sets. Only the silhouettes of the riders and their horses can be seen.

Somerset in Pictures: Swan whisperer and the races

This week's picture round-up of the county includes sporting success and cygnets.

Crowds watch Avril Lavigne performing at the Glastonbury Festival 2024. A woman is on a man's shoulder in a crowd that is cheering.

What you need to know about the Glastonbury resale

A limited amount of tickets for the world-famous festival will go on sale on Thursday and Sunday.

A miniature Glastonbury scene. There is a colourful 'Glastonbury' sign and figurines of people at the Pyramid stage.

Somerset-themed Scalextric set displayed at museum

The set includes a mini Glastonbury Pyramid Stage and Cheddar Gorge.

A white dog is on the beach at Blue Anchor. The dog is looking at the camera. The sky is blue and the sun is shining.

Somerset in Pictures: Artistic rats and beach days

Our roundup of pictures this week includes dogs on the beach and rats painting pictures.

An image showing the progress of the iron age roundhouse, which is made of sticks and wood. The structure looks like an upturned basket and is situated on a brown field.

Team builds replica of Iron Age roundhouse

The structure, based on evidence from Glastonbury Lake, is being built using ancient techniques.

Maddie Wakeling performing on stage. It is lit with blue lighting. She is sat on the stage, looking to the side and smiling. Parts of the set can be seen behind her.

Theatre show to 'celebrate' van-dwelling community

Maddie Wakeling says she wants her new play to make people think about the concept of home.