The year in pictures: 2021's biggest moments captured on camera
27 December 2021, 09:29 | Updated: 27 December 2021, 09:31
This is what 2021 looked like through a camera lens.
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By Megan Hinton
This year began with strict covid restrictions as the UK was plunged into another national lockdown, but hope was on the horizon with promise of a fast vaccine rollout and rumours of "freedom day" in the near future.
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When restrictions finally eased the UK then saw a summer filled with festivals, family gatherings and football finals.
Throughout the year we saw political scandals, tumultuous weather, disruption to global trade and the public fell silent during national tragedies.
Now as the year draws to a close, with a new variant causing concern across the nations, LBC takes a look back on the past 12 months.
This is what 2021 looked like through a camera lens.
January 6 - England entered a third national lockdown
Empty Oxford Street during third lockdown.
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January 6 - Capitol riot in the US
Protesters seen all over Capitol building where pro-Trump supporters riot and breached the Capitol.
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January 19 to 22 - Storm Christoph hit the UK
The River Wye burst its banks flooding parts of Hereford.
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January 20 - Joe Biden had his inauguration
Joe Biden speaks during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.
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February 2 - Captain Sir Tom Moore died with Covid-19
Wembley Stadium lit up in tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore died having tested positive for Covid-19.
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February 6 to 8 - Storm Darcy battered the UK
Icicles hang from the mermaid fountain statues in Trafalgar Square during storm Darcy.
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February 19 - The Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed they would not return as working members of the Royal Family
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were interviewed by Oprah Winfrey after their bombshell announcement.
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March 13 - Sarah Everard Vigil
Vigil to mourn Sarah Everard vigil and protest against gender violence.
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March 23 - Evergiven blocked the Suez Canal
A huge container ship blocked the Suez Canal in March and disrupted global trade.
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April 9 - The death of Prince Phillip
The Norwich Gates outside Sandringham House in Norfolk, adorned with tributes to Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh.
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April 12 - Lockdown restrictions ease
Pubs and restaurants with outdoor space reopened in April as lockdown restrictions eased.
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July 11 - Euro 2020 final is hosted at Wembley
Fans broke into Wembley Stadium for the Euro 2020.
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July 18 - The Met Office issued its first ever "Amber Extreme Heat Warning", as temperatures exceeded 30 °C
Dramatic evening sunset over St. Paul's Cathedral on one of the hottest days.
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August 14 - Plymouth shooting vigil
Members of the public attend a vigil for the victims of the Keyham mass shooting at North Down Crescent Park.
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August 15 - The fall of Kabul to the Taliban
Evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan.
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August 23 - Extinction rebellion protests
Extinction Rebellion, marched through UK to urge for action on climate change.
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September 27 - UK experienced a petrol shortage
An ESSO petrol station pump with no fuel due to a nationwide petrol tanker driver shortage.
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October 15 - Conservative MP Sir David Amess died after being stabbed
Banners were set with Sir David Amess in memorial of his service to the community.
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October 25 - Police arrest 31 members of Insulate Britain who glued themselves to roads around London
Insulate Britain Climate Activists protesters blocked roads across the UK.
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October 31 - Cop26 took place in Glasgow
Thousands marched in the Global Day of Action fro Climate Justice.
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November 9 - Footballer Marcus Rashford was awarded an MBE
Footballer Marcus Rashford was made an MBE by the Duke of Cambridge during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.
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November 14 - Liverpool taxi explosion outside a women's hospital
The Liverpool bomber's explosive device "had ball bearings attached to it which would have acted as shrapnel", police have said.
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November 16 - Rafiq shared experiences of racial harassment and discrimination during his time at Yorkshire County Cricket Club
Rafiq shared experiences of racial harassment and discrimination during his time at Yorkshire County Cricket Club.
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November 25 - Thousands of people were left without power after Storm Arwen hit
Thousands of people were left without power after Storm Arwen hit.
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