In pictures: Swimmers and hikers enjoy solstice

21-06-2026 10:51 via bbc.com

In pictures: Swimmers and hikers enjoy solstice

A selection of images from across the UK to mark the longest day of the year.

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Swarm of bees removed from children's play area

Swarm of bees removed from children's play area

Yellow warning for thunderstorms in Cornwall

Yellow warning for thunderstorms in Cornwall

Men were 'murdered, dismembered and left in woods'

Men were 'murdered, dismembered and left in woods'

High heat stays in South West and Channel Islands

High heat stays in South West and Channel Islands

Water safety 'doesn't have to be expensive'

Water safety 'doesn't have to be expensive'

Wildfire risk 'very high' as hot weather continues

Wildfire risk 'very high' as hot weather continues

Performer says Cornish is her USP as a musician

Performer says Cornish is her USP as a musician

University in talks to cut about 150 staff

University in talks to cut about 150 staff

Man trapped by lorry at industrial estate

Man trapped by lorry at industrial estate

The 1976 drought and standpipes in streets

The 1976 drought and standpipes in streets

Special buoys mark sensitive seagrass habitats

Special buoys mark sensitive seagrass habitats

RNLI 'welly guard of honour' for newlyweds

RNLI 'welly guard of honour' for newlyweds

Is the South West better or worse off 10 years after Brexit?

Is the South West better or worse off 10 years after Brexit?

Father's Day launch for male mental health campaign

Father's Day launch for male mental health campaign