There are a few delays on train services to Castle Cary to note.
14.29 from Exeter St Davids is now expected at 14.54
14.34 from Weymouth now expected at 14.47
Other services from London Paddington, Yeovil, Gloucester and Paignton all running on time.
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To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedMedia caption, Packing everything in a wheelie binYou might remember one festival-goer from earlier this morning who was pictured lugging a huge wheelie bin across Worthy Farm. Our reporter Ross Pollard managed to catch up with him to find out what he was bringing in – beyond “the biggest tent you’ve ever seen”.
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Seven-year-old Aflie has been queuing up to get on site at Glastonbury.And it’s fair to say he’s finding it hard to get his brother to help keep his spirits up. He spoke to our reporter Ross Pollard.To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be played
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We are currently feeling very sorry for the occupants of coach 152, which is sat on the hard shoulder of the M6 with a blown tyre.Henry and Bex asking on behalf of the passengers: “Anyone heading to Glastonbury got space for 30 people in their car?”Would have to be a mighty big car, you two!
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Absolute respect for Jack, 23, from London, who has cycled all the way from Brixton to Glastonbury to volunteer at the festival with WaterAid’s Loo Crew. “I wanted my travel to Glastonbury Festival to be as eco-friendly as possible, while giving me the opportunity to see some incredible sights like Stonehenge on the way,” he said.”I’ve volunteered with WaterAid for the last few years because we all need clean water. “The Loo Crew team always has amazing energy, so I’m looking forward to getting stuck into volunteering with them at Glastonbury once again this year!”
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Image source, Getty ImagesThis
year’s event will see headline performances from British rock/pop band The
1975, veteran singer Neil Young, and US pop star
Olivia Rodrigo.Performing
in the coveted Sunday tea time legends slot on Glastonbury’s Pyramid stage is Sir Rod Stewart, although the former headliner isn’t 100% happy about his billing.”I just wish they wouldn’t call it the tea time slot,” he said.”That sounds like pipe and slippers, doesn’t it?”You can read the full article with Sir Rod here, or listen to it on BBC Sounds below. To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedMedia caption, Sir Rod Stewart will be playing the legends slot on Sunday night at the festival
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We’ve had loads of your photos of your journey to Glastonbury.Keep them coming on WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630 – don’t forget to include your name.Jonny and Immy are halfway through their bus journey from York to attend their tenth Glastonbury. “Absolutely buzzing,” they say.Connor “very excited” to be heading to Glastonbury for the second time.Looks like a hot train there, Connor. Stay hydrated!
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On the way from Brighton are Sharon, Robin, Ava, Cameron and Fifi, looking well stocked.”We feel very lucky to have got tickets, this will be our ninth as a family,” they say.Have a great time!
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Image source, ReutersThe festival doesn’t officially start until Friday, so why is everyone rushing to get in now? While most people will say they want to soak in the Glastonbury magic, there’s also the question of bagging the best camping spot. Where you decide to pitch up can make a big difference to your festival experience.To help you decide where best to drop your cool box, we’ve put together a handy guide here. Good luck!
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This must be a great way of getting into Worthy Farm. Enjoy!Quote MessageRadio 1 Jan slam winner en-route. We can’t wait!!Joanna and her +1 Amber
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Also at the front of the queue this morning were James Trusson, 31, from Ash, Somerset (left), Grace Ball, 29, from Bournemouth (centre) and Dan Mortimore, from Compton Dundon, Somerset. They arrived in the car park at around 21:00 BST on Tuesday night after meeting for a “group curry” in nearby Somerton earlier in the evening, and camped through the night. It’s not their first time at the front of the queue – they also pulled off a similar feat last year. I think we slept a little bit better this year and I think we’ve worked out a few of the kinks,” said Grace, adding that previously they had just “slept under the stars”. As for the rest of the day’s plans, she added, it was “back to the car for snacks, and then sleep for the rest of the day”.”I’ll crack a beer I think,” added James.
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There are some delays at Castle Cary railway station – the nearest one to Worthy Farm.
The 12.12 from London Paddington is delayed until 12.38
The 12.34 from London Waterloo is a minute late
The 12.36 from Weymouth is delayed until 12.52
Otherwise, if you’re coming to the festival on a train, you’re looking good.
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This is Chris who is proudly rocking a camper van, on the way for his first Glastonbury.Hope you have loads of fun!If you’d like a shout out then WhatsApp us your pictures on 0800 313 4630 – don’t forget to include your name, and only message if it’s safe and legal to do so.
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Emma HallettBBC West
Donna, 45, from Chippenham, has been to the festival eight times and arrived by 06:00 BST by coach from Bristol. “[I was] straight through the gates and up and nearly pitched by 9 o’clock, so it’s a good day,” she said.“Next, I’m going to be heading over to the Greenfields and the craft fields to see what’s going on over there. It’s a good day to do it on the first couple of days. Not much else going on, so a good spot to head and have a bit of a mooch around.”
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Paul GlynnCulture reporter
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedMedia caption, Should Kneecap play at Glastonbury? Emily Eavis respondsThis year’s festival is set against a politically charged backdrop due to wars going on around the world, and that is bound to be reflected on site and on stage.Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, a rapper with Irish language hip-hop group Kneecap – who will perform on Saturday afternoon on the West Holts Stage – was last week released on unconditional bail after appearing in a London court on a terror charge.Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he does not think the group’s planned Glastonbury performance is “appropriate”.Co-organiser Emily Eavis, however, who officially opened the main gates earlier on Wednesday, told BBC News that all are welcome at Worthy Farm.”There have been a lot of very heated topics this year, but we remain just a platform for many, many artists from all over the world,” she told the BBC’s Colin Paterson.”And, you know, everyone is welcome here.”Image source, ReutersImage caption, Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh is known by the stage name Mo Chara
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Jemma from Brighton says: “Off to my first ever Glasto! On route from Brighton to meet my sister who is what I’d call a Glastonbury veteran. Only been counting down since November. Let the good times begin.”Enjoy, Jemma!We’d love to hear from you and find out about your journey. WhatsApp us your pictures on 0800 313 4630 – don’t forget to include your name, and only message if it’s safe and legal to do so.
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Hello to Issy and Alice who are coming by coach from Cambridge. It’s their first ever Glastonbury. Enjoy! Hope you have loads of fun.We’d love to hear from you and find out about your journey. WhatsApp us your pictures on 0800 313 4630 – don’t forget to include your name, and only message if it’s safe and legal to do so.
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Louise Barber has been in touch. Her and her partner Wayne have got an epic journey ahead of them.”We are just setting for Glastonbury from Hull,” she says.But as well as a special weekend at Worthy Farm, it’s also a big celebration for them.”I will be helping my husband Wayne celebrate his 40th birthday tomorrow and the rest of the weekend,” Louise said on WhatsApp.Congrats Wayne, and have a safe journey down from Hull.We’d love to hear from you and find out about your journey. WhatsApp us your pictures on 0800 313 4630 – don’t forget to include your name, and only message if it’s safe and legal to do so.
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Here’s a few photos of the gates from a little earlier. It was smiles all round as people headed in to find somewhere to camp.Image caption, Rollers in!Image caption, Marilyn Adams, 53, from Taunton, with Louisa Garbett, 33, from Shepton Mallet in Somerset and Charlotte Sweet, 30, from London. They are all volunteering for Youth with a Future, which helps homeless children in Somerset.Image caption, There was some fancy headwear on displayImage caption, There is still speculation around the site whether surprise act Patchwork could turn out to be Pulp – whose lead singer is Jarvis CockerImage caption, These women have come all way from South Korea for the festval
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Mark SavageBBC Music correspondent
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Koven play the Lonely Hearts Club stage in Silver Hayes at 23:00 on Saturday 28 JuneThe main coverage of Glastonbury focuses on big names – which this year means a curious mix of ageing veterans and pop upstarts: Rod Stewart and Charli XCX; Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo; John Fogerty and Doechii.There’s also a lot of attention on the 56 slots marked “TBA”. The rumour mill has gone into a frenzy, positing everyone from Haim (highly likely) to Pulp (also likely) to Lady Gaga (not a chance) and Daft Punk (because some Glastonbury traditions never die).But one of the best things about Glastonbury is stumbling across an act you’ve never heard of who instantly become your new obsession.New acts to look out for this year include Alessi Rose, MRCY, Koven, Gurriers and Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso.
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