Top Story Spotlight Friday Five Friday Five: A fairy walk, new restaurants, a festival and more Mark Plemmons Jun 12, 2026 Jun 12, 2026 Updated 4 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save All this hot weather should be heating up the water. 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