Glastonbury Festival finally gets thumbs-up from locals

Glastonbury Festival has finally won the approval of its village neighbours, its owner said today, after the event gained its licence without formal objection for the first time. Glastonbury Festival, held almost annually at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, has been granted a six-year licence to run until 2016. In the past, owner Michael Eavis's applications have been subjected to a scrutiny hearing because of complaints from the public or concerns from the police, fire or ambulance services. Bu...

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