Thousands gather for 40th Glastonbury festival

Forecast suggests wellies will not be needed as football fans gathered at the Pyramid stage to watch England winThe usually sleepy Somerset village of Pilton was bracing itself tonight as tens of thousands of revellers gathered for the 40th Glastonbury festival. After hours of queueing in heavy traffic, they came heavily laden with tents, sleeping bags and, in many cases, as much alcohol as they could carry.One item which many will have brought, but will be hoping they will not need, is a pair o...

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