Perseid meteor shower 2026 to light up UK skies
The Perseid meteor shower will peak overnight on 12-13 August, visible across the UK until 24 August, following a solar eclipse on Wednesday evening.
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Motorists face delays of up to 45 minutes on the M6 northbound in Cheshire after a crash caused a spillage, with two lanes closed and five miles of congestion.
Perseid meteor shower to light up UK skies after eclipse
The Perseid meteor shower will be visible across the UK if skies are clear, peaking between midnight and 5.30am on 12-13 August, following a solar eclipse on Wednesday evening.
Washington Fire: Smoke Seen for Miles as Building Engulfed
A major fire is raging at the Crowther Industrial Estate in Washington, with smoke visible for miles, just two weeks after a similar incident at the same location.
Perseid meteor shower to light up night sky after solar eclipse
The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak on Wednesday night, with ideal viewing between midnight and 5.30am on Thursday, following a solar eclipse visible from the UK on Wednesday evening.
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Latvia detected 15 migrants using a tunnel from Belarus for the first time. The government launched Operation Werewolf to strengthen border security.
Solar eclipse 2026: Exact times for your area revealed
The UK will see a partial solar eclipse on August 12, with up to 96% coverage in Devon and Cornwall. Use our postcode checker for exact times.
Solar eclipse tracker: What time will it peak in your area?
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK on Wednesday, with the sun most obscured in Devon, Cornwall and western Pembrokeshire, reaching up to 96 per cent coverage.
UK on course for hottest summer on record, Met Office says
The UK is on course for its hottest summer on record, with only average conditions needed for the rest of August to beat the record set last year, the Met Office said.
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Western Europe's biggest nuclear power station, Gravelines, was shut down on Monday after millions of jellyfish clogged cooling water filters, forcing reactors offline.
Solar eclipse glasses sell out across UK as shoppers travel miles
Solar eclipse glasses have sold out at retailers across the UK as thousands travel miles to secure a pair ahead of the most significant partial solar eclipse visible in Britain since 1999.
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The M56 eastbound is partially blocked between junctions 4 and 3A due to a vehicle fire, causing delays of 25 minutes and queues back to junction 6.
Solar eclipse glasses sell out across UK
Solar eclipse glasses have sold out across the UK as shoppers travel miles to secure pairs for the August 12 eclipse, the most significant visible in the UK for 54 years.
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Solar eclipse 2026: How to watch and best glasses to wear
On August 12, a partial solar eclipse will obscure up to 96% of the Sun in the UK, the most significant since 1999. Experts urge using ISO-certified glasses or watching live streams.
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A 15-hour amber heat warning covers England from Thursday as the UK faces 38C temperatures, with health alerts active and the summer on track to be the hottest on record.
Solar Eclipse 2026: Check Your Postcode for Peak Times
The biggest UK solar eclipse since 1999 is hours away. Use our postcode tool to find exact peak times, with up to 96% coverage in the Isles of Scilly.
Solar eclipse 2026 North East: exact viewing times by postcode
Britain's biggest solar eclipse this century will be visible across the UK on Wednesday 12 August. Find exact viewing times for the North East by postcode, with over 90% of the sun covered.
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How to safely watch the UK solar eclipse this week
A partial solar eclipse will be visible from the UK on Wednesday, but experts warn of eye damage risks. Learn how to watch safely with certified glasses or projection methods.
Solar eclipse UK: Use your postcode for exact viewing times
Use our postcode search to find exact solar eclipse viewing times across the UK on Wednesday, as over 90% of the sun will be obscured.
Perseid meteor shower peaks: how to watch
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this week, offering a dazzling display of up to 100 meteors per hour. Find out the best times and viewing tips.
NHS issues heatwave warning as temps set to hit 32C
Health chiefs in the North West issue an 'important' warning as an amber heat health alert comes into effect, with temperatures forecast to reach 32C in Greater Manchester and up to 37C in some UK areas.
UK heatwave to end as maps show 27 areas facing rain
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Solar eclipse postcode search shows when to see it where you live
The UK's biggest solar eclipse this century will be visible from every part of the UK on Wednesday. Use our postcode search to find the exact times for your location.
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