By the time the sun rose at 04.52 on 21 June this year, at least 23, 000 people were gathered amongst its iconic stones, which are usually closed off to visitors.

UNESCO: UK National Commission for UNESCO - Longest crowds for the longest day, as Stonehenge solstice visitors reach 23,000

Francis Farrell, 56, was found with head injuries at about 04:15 BST on 17 June in Frog Lane, Wigan.

BBC: Francis Farrell

The NFIB said the net change in employment per firm over the past three months remained negative but improved to -0.04 in July, from -0.11 in June.

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There is some resistance at the 26.04 target that goes way back to the spike high in May and June of 2011.

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The June bund future saw gains accelerate leaving the contract 56 ticks higher on the session trading at 123.04.

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