Lotto Results: £2M Jackpot Up for Grabs in Saturday Draw
One player could win £2M in tonight's National Lottery Lotto draw on Saturday, August 22, after the jackpot reset following Wednesday's draw.
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Norris takes Dutch GP pole with 'best lap of my life'
Lando Norris claimed pole for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, outpacing George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, after calling his qualifying lap the "best lap of my life."
Emit can win the Ebor Handicap at York
Emit, trained by Joseph O'Brien, can win the Sky Bet Ebor Handicap at York on Saturday, while Lake Forest, Geryon and Limestone are other selections.
Kim Le Court wins stage three at Lloyds Tour of Britain
Mauritian champion Kim Le Court wins stage three at the Lloyds Tour of Britain, taking a 26-second lead in the general classification after a solo climb up The Great Orme.
Xbox 25th anniversary console price leak reveals €899.99 cost
Leaked details reveal the Xbox Series X25 limited edition console will cost €899.99 in Europe, €100 more than the standard 1TB Xbox Series X, with a November 27 release date.
EuroMillions and Thunderball winning numbers for Tuesday's £32m
The EuroMillions jackpot was £32 million. The winning numbers were 3, 9, 38, 40, 50 with Lucky Stars 6 and 10. Thunderball numbers also revealed.
Euromillions results: £32m jackpot numbers and Thunderball
The winning Euromillions numbers and Thunderball for Tuesday, August 18 are revealed. The jackpot was £32m. Check your tickets here.
Met Office maps show rain covering Wales by 10pm tonight
Rain will cover most of Wales by 10pm tonight, with showers easing by dawn, according to Met Office maps and forecasts.
Lowry, Spieth among six big names eliminated from FedEx Cup
Shane Lowry and Jordan Spieth were among six big names eliminated from the FedEx Cup playoffs, missing the BMW Championship cut.
Solar Eclipse Night Was a Phenomenon, Who Cares if Cloudy
A total solar eclipse turned day into night, a phenomenon worth witnessing even through clouds, says a countryside observer.
Starwatch: Vega shines bright in Lyra constellation this week
Vega, one of the brightest stars in the northern sky, is visible in the constellation Lyra this week, offering a prime viewing opportunity for stargazers.
Seven Cincinnati Open matches suspended due to lightning
Seven matches at the Cincinnati Open were suspended simultaneously on Saturday due to nearby lightning, forcing players including Flavio Cobolli and Amanda Anisimova off court.
Brits Can See Total Solar Eclipse in Gibraltar in 2027
Gibraltar will experience a total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, with 100% coverage lasting 4 minutes 32 seconds, offering Brits a chance to witness totality without leaving British soil.
Blood Moon visible in UK in two weeks, no glasses needed
A partial lunar eclipse, or 'Blood Moon', will be visible in the UK on August 28, two weeks after the solar eclipse, and can be safely viewed without special glasses.
UK's hottest day of year as temps hit 38.1C
The UK recorded its hottest day of 2026 so far, with 38.1C at Kew Gardens, marking the fifth hottest day ever and the first year with three days at 37C or above.
Land speed record archive unveiled after century of speed
The FIA is digitising its land speed record archive, revealing a century of record-breaking machines and drivers, including Malcolm Campbell and Andy Green.
Eclipse 2025: UK and Europe viewers share experiences
Millions watched the rare solar eclipse on Wednesday. Readers recall the breathtaking sight, community spirit, and the homemade devices they used to view it.
Hickory tipped for Newmarket win; Fast Track NB at Newbury
Newsboy's Friday tips: Hickory (NAP) can win at Newmarket after Ascot success; Fast Track (NB) selected in Newbury's St Hugh's Stakes.
Total solar eclipse in Spain: 'Glorious' spectacle captivates
Northern Spain witnessed a total solar eclipse, with totality lasting 90 seconds. Deputy Travel Editor Milo Boyd called it 'glorious' after clouds spoiled his 1999 view.
Ayrshire athlete, 60, wins HYROX world pairs title in Sweden
Susan Gray from Prestwick and Glasgow's Lisa Martin won the HYROX world pairs title in the 55-59 age group in Stockholm, earning a luxury cruise and gold medals.
Solar Eclipse Underwhelms: 'Should Have Watched on TV'
Despite massive hype, the UK's 90-something per cent solar eclipse left Daily Star's Adam Cailler and neighbours underwhelmed, with many questioning if it was happening.
UK eclipse dates: Next lunar and solar eclipses through 2090
The UK will see a partial lunar eclipse on August 28, 2026, with 93.91% obscuration, marking the last eclipse of the year. The next total solar eclipse visible in the UK is in 2090.
Perseid meteor shower 2026: Best time to see shooting stars in UK
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this week, coinciding with a solar eclipse for the first time in 5,000 years. See up to 100 shooting stars per hour before August 24.
Perseid meteor shower peaks Thursday after solar eclipse
The Perseid meteor shower peaks in the early hours of Thursday, Aug 13, hours after the solar eclipse, with up to 100 shooting stars an hour visible from midnight until dawn.
Perseid meteor shower peaks hours after solar eclipse (13.08.2026)
The Perseid meteor shower peaks early Thursday, hours after the solar eclipse, with up to 100 shooting stars an hour visible from midnight until dawn.
Six planets to align in rare morning parade over Britain
Six planets will appear across the morning sky before sunrise on August 12, 2026, in a rare planetary alignment, with Mars and Saturn easiest to spot.
Perseid meteor shower: Best night of year after eclipse
The Perseid meteor shower peaks on August 13, coinciding with a solar eclipse for the first time in 5,000 years, offering up to 100 meteors per hour.
Perseid meteor shower: Best night of year after solar eclipse
The Perseid meteor shower peaks on August 13, coinciding with a solar eclipse for the first time in 5,000 years, visible from midnight to dawn.
Scots contend with clouds to catch glimpse of rare solar eclipse
More than 90% of the sun was obscured throughout Scotland at the peak of the eclipse, but many were left disappointed when it was covered by a blanket of cloud.
Crowds gather at Tyneside landmarks to watch partial solar eclipse
Crowds gathered at the Angel of the North and Baltic Square in Gateshead to watch the partial solar eclipse on Wednesday evening, when 90 per cent of the sun was hidden by the moon.
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