There are also longer festivals - Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood, both of which are five days.

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In 2013 there was a limited hunting season of only five days in July, but they are still hunted in the north, something Hansen said he opposes.

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After five days of heavy rain, the Met Office has forecast dry weather, although there are concerns that floods will continue as the water drains away.

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