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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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The sun obscuring the moon on a dark, cloudy night.

Berkshire's River Pang Rated 'Poor' Despite Thames Water Restoration Project

The River Pang in Berkshire has been rated 'poor' by the Environment Agency despite a Thames Water restoration scheme launched in 2022, with new data revealing hundreds of hours of sewage discharges and a live pollution investigation.

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The River Pang on a sunny day. The shallow water reflects the sky and also a large amount of green plant life around the river.

UK Heatwave Deepens: 30C-Day Record Broken as PM Convenes Emergency Cobra Meeting

The UK has broken its record for days above 30C in a year, with an amber extreme heat warning and heat health alerts in force as PM Andy Burnham convenes an emergency Cobra meeting on drought and wildfires.

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A shirtless man walks up a hill with brown grass, a path and trees and a city skyline in the background. There are people walking up the path in the distance behind him.

Live Q&A: Reporters Answer Reader Questions on Big Oil Profits and Climate Crisis

Reporters Jillian Ambrose and Damian Carrington answered reader questions on 4 August 2026 about record fossil fuel profits, UK tax windfalls, renewable investment barriers and fossil fuel subsidies.

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Scotland's Eclipse: Clouds Bring Mixed Views as Up to 95% of Sun Vanishes

Scotland saw its most dramatic partial solar eclipse in nearly three decades on 12 August 2026, with up to 95% of the Sun obscured, though cloud cover left views mixed from Ayr Beach to Calton Hill.

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The sun is pictured during a partial solar eclipse. The sky is dark and cloudy. The sun is a thin arc in the sky.

Isle of Man Set for Rare Near-Total Solar Eclipse on 12 August 2026

The Isle of Man is set for one of the best views in the British Isles of Wednesday's partial solar eclipse, with around 93% of the sun expected to be covered at its peak on 12 August 2026.

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Two girls are sitting on green and white stripy deck chairs on grass wearing yellow eclipse glasses. They're looking up and it is a bright day.

Guernsey's Conservation Herd Welcomes Royal Golden Guernsey Goats

Three Royal Golden Guernsey goats have joined Guernsey's conservation grazing herd, diversifying a group previously made up only of cattle, as officials work to safeguard the rare, royally titled breed.

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Three golden coloured goats, with horns, graze in a field of tall yellow grass. In front of them is two white strips of electric fence.

Decades-Old Car Dumped in River Lagan Sparks Renewed Cleanup Calls

Ulster Unionist MLA Robbie Butler says a decades-old dumped car in the River Lagan near Lisburn must finally be tackled, as councillors and the Department for Infrastructure trade blame over responsibility.

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A rusted, rotten car overgrown with weeds and surrounded by algae sits in the water of the River Lagan. The wheels are submerged beneath the water but the body of the car is entirely visible. The windows are down. It's a dusty orange-pink colour.

Where to Safely Watch the Partial Solar Eclipse in the South West and Channel Islands

Astronomy groups across the South West and Channel Islands are hosting free and ticketed events to help people safely watch the deepest partial solar eclipse since 1999 on 12 August 2026.

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The top right corner of the sun has been obscured by the moon which appears black. The sun appears pink in the picture from St Martins in 2025.

Eyewitnesses recall 1999 total eclipse as new partial eclipse nears

People in Cornwall and the Channel Islands recall the eerie darkness of the 11 August 1999 total solar eclipse as a new partial eclipse approaches.

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The moon has moved across the sun leaving a thin band of the sun visible which has taken on a pink hue. The sky is cloudy.

Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight: When and Where to Watch in the UK

The Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight on 12–13 August 2026, coinciding with a new moon and a partial solar eclipse, with up to 150 meteors per hour possible under dark UK skies.

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A bright Perseid meteor streaks across a star-filled night sky above the silhouette of Corfe Castle

Magnitude-7.4 Earthquake Kills at Least Two, Collapses Buildings Across Colombia

A magnitude-7.4 earthquake has struck Colombia's Pacific coast, killing at least two people, collapsing buildings in Cali and Manizales, and suspending operations at six regional airports.

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People gathered outside a building in Bogota