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Cyclist Rides 3.5 Hours to Catch UK's Deepest Solar Eclipse Since 1999

A cyclist rode three and a half hours to Brough Observatory to watch a rare partial solar eclipse, as crowds across the UK and Europe turned out for the deepest such event since 1999.

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Kian Lodge smiling at the camera, holding a toy Moon. He is wearing black eclipse glasses, black headphones around his neck and a grey hoodie. He is standing in a field. The sky is blue.

East Midlands Skywatchers Witness Region's Deepest Solar Eclipse Since 1999

People across the East Midlands watched the deepest partial solar eclipse since 1999 on 12 August 2026, with up to 90% of the Sun covered depending on location.

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Thousands Watch Rare Partial Solar Eclipse Across South West England and Channel Islands

breathtaking, describing a steady stream of families, tourists and visitors who had travelled specifically to witness the eclipse throughout the day.</p><h2>What extra events accompanied the eclipse in Cornwall?</h2><p>In Falmouth, the eclipse coincided with Falmouth Week, and organisers timed a ...

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Members of the Gylly Girls sea water swimming society. They are stood on a beach in swimwear.

Yorkshire Crowds Marvel at Deepest Solar Eclipse Since 1999

Crowds across Yorkshire watched a deep partial solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, the most striking since 1999, as up to 92% of the Sun was obscured at sites including Roundhay Park and the University of York.

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A woman holds her phone up to some solar glasses while standing on a hill overlooking Bradford.

Colanders, Crowds and 'Incredible' Skies: How the South East, West England and Hertfordshire Watched the Rare Solar Eclipse

Crowds across the South East, West of England and Hertfordshire used glasses and colanders to watch the 12 August 2026 partial eclipse, part of the first total solar eclipse over mainland Europe in 27 years.

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A large crowd is spread across a beach and grassy coastal area near Goring-by-Sea in West Sussex. Long lines of parked cars stretch along a road beside the shoreline while people gather to watch the eclipse.

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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A woman with blonde hair and glasses wearing a white top and girl with dark hair wearing a blue top

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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A large green space on fire with grey plumes of smoke and a firefighter in a blue uniform and yellow helmet using a hosepipe to put the fire out.

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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An aerial view of Hampton Court Palace and Bushy Park in East Molesey, Surrey

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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A man looks up at the sun with homemade binoculars covered in tinfoil

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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A badger peers out from behind a mossy tree trunk

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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A total solar eclipse with the white rays of the sun peeking out behind the moon which is obscuring it, with a dark black sky behind it.

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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