Report by Duncan Williams for Pulman's Weekly News
People across the UK are set to enjoy the longest day of the year this weekend as the summer solstice marks the start of astronomical summer, with forecasters predicting warm and largely sunny conditions in many areas.
The solstice falls on Sunday 21st June, when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted most directly towards the Sun, bringing the greatest amount of daylight and the shortest night of the year.
This year, the exact moment of the solstice occurs at 9.24am BST. However, for most people it will be experienced simply as a day of extended daylight rather than a single moment in time.
It means more daylight than on any other day of 2026, with the opportunity for long evenings and warm weather making it a highlight of the summer calendar.
Forecasters are expecting generally dry and bright conditions across much of the UK, with temperatures reaching into the high 20s and possibly above 30C in some areas.
The South West is expected to be p…
