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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.

UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months aheadThu 13th Aug 2026 11:17 BST
UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead

Hot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth

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.

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.

Man dies days after explosion at bungalowThu 13th Aug 2026 11:21 BST
Man dies days after explosion at bungalow

A man treated in hospital after a suspected gas blast has died, police say.

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