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Ireland's Deepest Solar Eclipse in Decades Draws Crowds to Armagh Observatory

A d eep partial solar eclipse darkened skies across Ireland and the UK on 12 August 2026, drawing crowds to Armagh Observatory and Queen's University Belfast, while a total eclipse crossed Spain and Iceland for the first time since 1999.

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Firefighters Liken Peatland Blaze Heat to 'Boil-in-the-Bag' Meals

Firefighters battling a peatland wildfire at Holme Fen Nature Reserve near Peterborough describe extreme heat and difficult conditions, with helicopters drawing water from nearby lakes as crews expect to remain on site through the week.

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South East England braces for 30C+ heat as drought grips four counties

South-east England faced 30C-plus heat and an amber health alert on Wednesday as Kent, Sussex and Surrey were declared in drought, with water firms and fire services under mounting strain.

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Millions Across Europe Marvel at Rare Total Solar Eclipse Sweeping Spain, Iceland and UK

Millions across Europe and the UK watched a rare total solar eclipse sweep through Iceland, Spain and Portugal on 12 August 2026, with a deep partial eclipse over Britain described as the most dramatic since 1999.

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Drought Drives Badgers to Dig Up UK Golf Courses in Search of Food

Drought conditions are pushing badgers onto Britain's golf courses, where exempt watering rules keep greens damp enough to dig for grubs, frustrating greenkeepers nationwide.

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Scientist Recalls 1999 Alderney Eclipse That Sparked a Lifelong Obsession

Scientist Dr Chris Riley recalls how witnessing the 1999 total solar eclipse from Alderney turned him into a lifelong eclipse chaser, as a new total eclipse crosses Spain and Iceland in 2026.

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Grouse Season Under Fire: Greens Demand Ban Amid Wildfire and Peatland Fears

Environmental campaigners are urging a ban on grouse shooting season as wildfires sweep UK moorlands, while London chefs report smaller, scarcer birds due to record heat and moor management practices.

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County Down Pollution Incident Kills Fish Across 5km of Kilkeel River

An angling club has described a fish kill affecting 5km of the Kilkeel River in County Down as the worst environmental event it has witnessed, with trout, eels and lamprey confirmed dead.

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Burnham Weighs Disposable BBQ Ban Amid Escalating UK Wildfire Risk

Andy Burnham says a ban on disposable barbecues is under consideration as drought and extreme heat drive a record surge in UK wildfires, with all major supermarkets already halting sales.

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Eclips yr haul yng Nghymru: y digwyddiad mwyaf ers 1999 wrth i wylwyr ymgynnull ar draws y wlad

Gwelwyd diffyg rhannol ar yr haul, y mwyaf trawiadol ers 1999, ar draws Cymru nos Fercher, 12 Awst 2026. Ymhlith y gwylwyr roedd seryddwr ifanc o'r Bala a gwraig a deithiodd o Sir Staffordd i weld ei hail eclips fyth.

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Deep Partial Solar Eclipse and Perseid Meteor Shower to Light Up Irish Skies Next Week

A deep partial solar eclipse will darken skies across Ireland on 12 August 2026, with up to 98% coverage in parts of Kerry, followed hours later by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.

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Lincolnshire to See Its Deepest Partial Solar Eclipse Since 1999 on 12 August

Lincolnshire will see up to 96 per cent of the Sun covered by the Moon on 12 August 2026, its deepest eclipse since 1999, with events planned across the county and safety guidance for viewers.

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