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Glastonbury clean-up begins as 175,000 people leave site

For the past five days it has been home to some 175,000 people, but today the clean-up operation of Glastonbury Festival 2014 begins.

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Dolly Parton gets award before singing at Glastonbury

Dolly Parton was presented with the award by broadcaster Lauren Laverne and festival organiser Michael Eavis, joking that the huge framed picture was bigger than her.

Dolly Parton. Credit: Katja Ogrin/EMPICS Entertainment

Earlier Eavis said he - like most people on site - was excited about seeing the country queen perform. Many fans were paying homage to the star today with specially-made T-shirts and fancy dress outfits seen all over the site.

Among them was Gareth Griffiths, 23, who said: "There's so much more to her than just being a country star.

"As a lyricist and songwriter she's an absolute genius. She's going to perform a set that will be remembered for years to come."

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