'Giant peace sign' and a 'tech amnesty'

A huge crowed with lots of large flags assembled in front of the Glastonbury pyramid stage. Image source, Getty Images
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A huge new artwork has been unveiled on the ground in front of the iconic Pyramid Stage

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The Swindon Advertiser reported on Wednesday, external that £70,000 worth of illegal cigarettes, tobacco and alcohol had been seized from two Manchester Road shops and a flat, leading to the shops being shut down.

A repair café in Burnham-on-Sea has launched a tech amnesty, external to help unwanted items find new homes with owners who really need them.

A letter to the editor, external of the Salisbury Journal focusing on the scrapped tunnel scheme under the ancient site of Stonehenge also generated a lively conversation online.

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What to watch on social media

Excitement for Glastonbury Festival is reaching fever pitch - proven by more than 20,000 likes on this Instagram video, external of an enormous peace sign on the grass in front of the iconic pyramid stage.

A plumber from Salisbury shared his beautiful copper creations, external, including hedgehogs, hearts and bunches of flowers, to widespread acclaim on Facebook.

This week is Learning Disability Week and Wiltshire Council's star of the show on Wednesday, external was garden volunteer Jeremy, who for the past couple of years has also worked as a cinema host.

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