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The Extravaganza ended with the now-traditional fireworks spectacular. Picture: Mike Jefferies, Somerset Camera Club

Festival organisers thank locals at spectacular Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza
SOMERSET music-lovers enjoyed the return of the annual Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza concerts held by Glastonbury Festival to thank the local community.

The iconic Skyline visible on your approach to Minehead

How Butlin's has shaken off its Hi-de-Hi image

Singer teacher Siobhan Johnson and West End performer Matthew Wesley will be bringing a taste of London to Burnham-on-Sea. Picture: Pixabay

West End performer to bring a taste of London theatre to Somerset

Elbow's Guy Garvey on the Pyramid Stage with puppet Little Amal during Glastonbury Festival. Picture: Yui Mok, PA

Glastonbury's Pilton Party confirms line-up as tickets go on general sale

Done it - Michael Jordan emerges at the end of one of his tricks

Taunton illusionist and magician starring in Blackpool - with his wife as his sidekick

Samuel and Harry Flaherty with Africa Rosaleny at Whirl-y-Fayre in West Huntspill. Picture: Steve Richardson

Popular global music and dance festival returns after three years away

Boy with Monkey by Frank Harwood

Free 'eccentric' art exhibition of 'extraordinary characters and objects'

Paloma Faith (pictured performing at an Albert Hall fundraiser) wowed at the Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza. Picture: Suzan Moore, PA Wire

REVIEW Paloma Faith brings Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza concerts to stunning end

Ernie's Journey will visit Burnham-on-Sea, Taunton, Yeovil, and Porlock on its summer tour. Picture: Clementine's Live Arts

Family circus theatre adventure launches summer tour - including Somerset dates

The interactive map replaces place names with the names of the most notable people. Picture: Google Maps (inset: Mapbox/Topi Tjukanov)

New interactive map reveals Taunton's most famous person - do you agree?

This year's Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza will feature Paloma Faith, Seasick Steve, and Black Dyke Band. Picture: Jamie Jones

Everything you need to know about this weekend's Glastonbury Abbey Extravaganza

P. J. Reed, taling about Heores and Villains

Who's appearing at the first ever Wiveliscombe Literary Festival

10 famous faces you might not realise all went to school in Somerset. Picture: Canva

10 celebrities who went to school in Somerset you might not know about

'Beach Walk at Sunset' is an iPhone image. Picture: Taunton Camera Club

Camera club exhibition of 80 pictures in Taunton

Violet Venables-Ziminski with Self Portrait as Stanley Baker. Picture: David Chedgy Photography

Largest ever entry in arts centre's open exhibition

Festival organisers have released a list of prohibited items. Picture: Valley Fest

Valley Fest banned items – what can’t you take with you to Somerset festival

Our music reviewer recommends three retro-inspired records for the weekend. Picture: Kevin Bryan, Pixabay

Albums for the weekend reviewed by our music columnist Kevin Bryan

Curry Rivel Live.

Curry Rivel Live proves to be a huge success with locals

Beerfest visitors Tom Waddington, Alex Willis, Andy Waddington, Kate Waddington, and Harvey Powell enjoy their afternoon. Picture: Steve Richardson

PICTURES: Popular Somerset beer festival returns after three years away

Fake Festival at Longrun Meadow, Taunton ; ; The Cornish party.

Hundreds of people party into the evening at Taunton Fake Festival

Music columnist Kevin Bryan has reviewed albums from The Knack, Third Ear Band, and John Fred. Picture: Pexels (main)

Retro releases to get you through the week reviewed by expert Kevin Bryan

The first Dungeons & Dragons trailer has been released, with a small section believed to show a Wells filming location (Paramount Pictures/PA)

Can you spot Wells as first Dungeons & Dragons trailer is released - Watch here

Filming for season 3 of Bridgeton has begun in London (Liam Daniel/Netflix)

New cast members revealed for Bridgerton series 3 as filming gets underway

2023 will be a 'fallow year' for the festival amid rising costs and a number of other issues.

Watchet Festival taking break year for 2023 despite 2022 sell-out success

Tropiquaria has been used as a filming base for an upcoming 10-part series. Picture: Google Street View (main), Pexels (inset)

Somerset wildlife park used as filming base for upcoming TV series

Artist's impression of the upgraded Octagon Theatre in Yeovil. Picture: South Somerset District Council

Octagon Theatre in Yeovil to remain open until April before £29m upgrade begins

Dungeons & Dragons used Wells for shooting last year (Pictures: Tim Lethaby)

First look at Wells-filmed Dungeons & Dragons film to be shown next week

Does becoming rich lower your cost of living?

Sponsored Does becoming rich lower your cost of living?

The final day at NASS Festival. Picture by Sophie Harbinson/NASS Festival.

NASS Festival makes its return to Somerset

Emma Marie's crime thriller REPENT is set in Taunton and the surrounding area. Picture: Steve Richardson (main)

Local author writes crime thriller set in Taunton and nearby towns

Over 700 people have signed a petition calling on Glastonbury Festival to rename its John Peel Stage. Picture: Tom Leaman, Change.org

Calls for Glastonbury to rename its John Peel Stage over sexual abuse claims

Thousands to get free BBC TV licence under new government rules. (PA)

It will be easier to get a free TV licence under new rules - how to apply

County Gazette record reviewer Kevin Bryan has shared his thoughts on three albums. Picture: Pixabay (main), Kevin Bryan (inset)

Music for the weekend selected by our record reviewer Kevin Bryan

Jenny and Wilfie in front of the Pyramid Stage (left), a view of Worthy Farm from The Park.

Mum brings ‘youngest baby’ aged just seven weeks to Glastonbury Festival

Coming to The Brewhouse - The Three Musketeers. Picture: Mark Dawson

Three Musketeers as you've never seen them in hilarious production at Brewhouse

Couple up with Aldi this summer to transform your garden into the Love Island villa (PA/Aldi)

Couple up with Aldi this summer to transform your garden into the Love Island villa

Save some cash this summer with ShopDisney's summer sale (Canva/ShopDisney)

Save some cash this summer with ShopDisney's summer sale

(Background) Tasha and Paige on Love Island. (ITV)
( Circle) A woman putting on make up (Pexels)

5 expert tips to keep your summer make up flawless like you're on Love Island

Gin lounge to open in town centre

Gin lounge to open in town centre

Win two tickets to Smoked and Uncut festival at The Pig near Bath

Win two tickets to Smoked and Uncut festival at The Pig near Bath

After visiting Glastonbury, Chris Martin hopped on the piano at The Stag Inn on Sunday evening (PA)

Chris Martin delights Somerset locals with piano performance in pub

ShopDisney releases new Stitch collection to mark Anniversary (ShopDisney)

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Stitch with the new collection from ShopDisney

Sigrid (pictured during her performance at Radio 1's Big Weekend) brought her growing collection of synth and dance-pop anthems to Glastonbury Festival. Picture: Ian West, PA Wire

Sigrid stunned by Glastonbury fans' incredible reaction to her euphoric show

Lorde performed on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival yesterday. Picture: Yui Mok, PA Wire

Lorde calls out US Supreme Court's abortion ruling in mellow Glastonbury set

A scene from the show.

Year 5 pupils perform Crimestoppers inspired ‘What Would You Do’ show

Love Island x eBay pre-loved clothes partnership. Credit: eBay

10 top tips to dazzle in designer for less on eBay from Love Island's stylist

George Ezra plays a secret set on the John Peel Stage at Glastonbury Festival. Picture: Ben Birchall, PA Wire

George Ezra brings ‘good Sunday mood’ to secret Glastonbury set

George Ezra performs at the Platinum Party at the Palace. Picture: Gareth Fuller, PA Wire.

‘Surprise!’ - George Ezra announces Glastonbury Festival set

White Stripes singer Jack White will perform on The Park Stage at Glastonbury Festival tonight. Picture: Tom Leaman

Jack White will play 'secret set' at Glastonbury Festival tonight

The Burning Lotus will be set alight at midnight. Picture: Tom Leaman

Huge lotus sculpture to burn as Glastonbury Festival-goers ‘get some closure’

handout photo courtesy of Waddington Custot of a portrait of Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis by English artist Sir Peter Blake has been unveiled at the music festival.

Sir Peter Blake portrait of Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis unveiled

A festival goer wearing a face mask. Picture by
PA.

Kendrick Lamar to close out Glastonbury after Sir Paul McCartney’s explosive set

Art for sale at summer-long exhibition in Frome

The 'love seat' could be a Love Island-inspired item that could work for your living room (Swoon/ITV)

The Love Island 'must-have' item that may be perfect for your living room