Summer solstice 2021: everything you need to know about the longest day of the year
The sun shines through Stonehenge as it sets in Wiltshire Credit: Jessicaphoto/E+ The summer solstice, otherwise known as the longest day of the year, falls next month on June 21, marking the return of brighter evenings. While the global coronavirus pandemic forced many festivals and summer events had to be cancelled last year, the success of the vaccine roll-out this year means the UK could lift all restrictions from the same date, which has been hailed "Freedom Day". However, the Prime Minister has warned that there needs to be a "heavy dose of caution" as fears grow that a surge ...