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Once-in-a-generation solar eclipse wows millions in UK and EuropeWed 12th Aug 2026 22:53 BST
Once-in-a-generation solar eclipse wows millions in UK and Europe

More than 95% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in Cornwall, while parts of Spain experienced the magic of a total eclipse.

Watch: Moment 'surreal' solar eclipse witnessed in UK and EuropeWed 12th Aug 2026 23:45 BST
Watch: Moment 'surreal' solar eclipse witnessed in UK and Europe

More than 90% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in the UK, while a full eclipse was visible in Spain and Iceland.

Temperatures to soar to 38C as amber extreme heat warning comes into forceThu 13th Aug 2026 03:31 BST
Temperatures to soar to 38C as amber extreme heat warning comes into force

Heat will spike again on Thursday with a rare warning in place and more records set to tumble.

Polls open in Clacton by-electionThu 13th Aug 2026 07:28 BST
Polls open in Clacton by-election

Voters will choose between 34 candidates - the most to stand in any British parliamentary election.

Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplant failingsThu 13th Aug 2026 02:03 BST
Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplant failings

NHS Blood and Transplant's medical director says waiting lists for organ operations are unfair but leaders are not solving the issue.

First 100% British chocolate bar made since 1932Wed 12th Aug 2026 21:26 BST
First 100% British chocolate bar made since 1932

Master's student Maha Khan created the chocolate bar by harvesting and processing Reading-grown cocoa.

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