Best UK spots to watch 2026 solar eclipse: 18 areas
Eight UK regions have the best chance of seeing the partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, with up to 96% coverage in Cornwall and clearest skies in the South.
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Next UK solar eclipse: partial in 2027, total in 2090
Britons missing Wednesday's partial solar eclipse can see another on August 2, 2027, but a total eclipse from the UK won't occur until September 23, 2090.
Next Solar Eclipses in UK: 2027, 2081, 2090 Dates
After the August 12 eclipse, the UK's next solar eclipses are in 2027 (partial), 2081 (99% coverage), and 2090 (total). Learn all dates here.
Best places in Wales to see solar eclipse: three top spots
Wales will see a partial solar eclipse on August 12, with up to 96% coverage. Space.com names Rhossili Bay, the Llŷn Peninsula, and Strumble Head as top viewing spots.
Perseid meteor shower 2026 to peak after UK solar eclipse
The Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight on August 12-13, just hours after the UK's biggest partial solar eclipse in nearly 30 years, with up to 150 meteors per hour possible.
Perseid Meteor Shower to Peak Over Scotland Amid Eclipse
Hundreds of shooting stars will be visible over Scotland as the Perseid meteor shower peaks on Wednesday, coinciding with a major eclipse.
Perseid meteor shower to peak after partial eclipse
The Perseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday night, with up to 100 meteors per hour visible in dark locations, just hours after a partial eclipse.
Ex-PGA Tour pro Matt McQuillan dies suddenly aged 45
Former PGA Tour golfer Matt McQuillan has died aged 45, surrounded by family. He played 32 PGA Tour events, with a best finish of third at the 2011 John Deere Classic.
Horoscope Today: Daily Guide for August 10, 2026
Read what the stars mean for you today, from Taurus to Aries. Claire Petulengro's daily horoscope guide for Monday, August 10, 2026.
Speed climbing record holder Jack Whisenant dies aged 30
American speed climber Jake Whisenant, 30, who set records on Yosemite's El Capitan, has died in an accident in the Sierra Nevada, authorities confirmed.
Perseid meteor shower peaks this week
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this week, offering a spectacular display of up to 100 meteors per hour under clear skies.
Perseid meteor shower: Best time to see shooting stars in UK
The Perseid meteor shower peaks on August 12-13, offering up to 150 meteors per hour. Ideal conditions due to new Moon. UK viewers can also see a partial solar eclipse.
Krazy Races Returns to Stockport with RAF Flypast
Thousands attended Stockport's Krazy Races soapbox derby, featuring an RAF Dakota flypast, as Devils Haircut Racing won the fourth annual event.
Another Abbot nap at Windsor, Star Cast at Ayr
Newsboy tips Another Abbot (7.15 Windsor) as nap, and Star Cast (3.15 Ayr) for a hat-trick, plus all Monday selections.
Murphy Breaks O'Sullivan Record in China Open Win
Shaun Murphy broke Ronnie O’Sullivan’s record for most points scored without reply in a snooker match, scoring 607 unanswered points against Matt Selt in the China Open.
Clarkson's Peugeot Mistaken for Alfa Romeo at Wedding
Jeremy Clarkson reveals guests at Kaleb Cooper's wedding mistook his metallic red Peugeot for an Alfa Romeo. He also shares his blunt review of the car's performance.
Tarot Horoscope Aug 10-16: Bold Leaps Await
A week of bold cosmic energy: Mercury in Leo, Mars in Cancer, and a Solar Eclipse urge you to take a leap. Tarot reveals what to do.
Lotto and Thunderball winning numbers for Saturday's £8.3m jackpot
The winning Lotto numbers for the £8.3M jackpot are 14, 18, 26, 45, 50, 53 with bonus 43 in round one, and 5, 10, 26, 28, 45, 47 with bonus 14 in round two. Thunderball: 11, 16, 25, 32, 35 with Thunderball 2.
Lotto Results LIVE: Winning Numbers for August 8
The winning National Lottery numbers for tonight's Lotto and Thunderball draws are revealed live. A £8.3m jackpot is up for grabs.
Vollering Wins Tour de France Femmes Final Stage, Overall Title
Demi Vollering won the final stage of the Tour de France Femmes and secured the overall title, beating Kasia Niewiadoma by 1 minute 23 seconds.
Calendar Girl wins Dick Hern Stakes at Haydock
Calendar Girl (13-2) returned to winning ways in the Listed Dick Hern Stakes at Haydock, beating Pacific Mission by a length and a quarter, with Fallen Angel third.
Best solar eclipses in Scotland ranked ahead of August 12
Scotland's top 5 solar eclipses since 1900 ranked, with 2026 partial eclipse set to bring 93% coverage in Barra on August 12.
Postcode Lottery Winners: Full List Aug 1-7
Nine Greater Manchester postcodes won £1,000 each in the Postcode Lottery from August 1-7. Neil McGregor won £250,000 in Blairgowrie.
Perseid Meteor Shower 2026 to Peak Over UK After Solar Eclipse
The Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight on August 12-13, hours after a dramatic solar eclipse visible across the UK, with up to 95% coverage in Cornwall.
Niewiadoma Wins Tour de France Femmes on Mont Ventoux
Kasia Niewiadoma clinched the 2026 Tour de France Femmes title with a stunning solo attack on Mont Ventoux, overturning a 1:30 deficit to win the final stage.
Perseid meteor shower to peak after solar eclipse
The Perseid meteor shower peaks on August 12-13, just hours after the UK's biggest partial solar eclipse in almost 30 years, with up to 150 meteors per hour.
Tour de France Femmes Finale and Carabao Cup: How to Follow
The Tour de France Femmes concludes Sunday, while the Carabao Cup first round features West Ham v Portsmouth. Here's how to follow our live coverage.
Set For Life Results: August 6 Winning Numbers
One player could win £10,000 every month for 30 years in tonight's Set for Life draw. The top prize totals £3.6m. Draw at 8pm.
Set For Life Results LIVE: Winning Numbers for August 6
Set For Life results for Thursday, August 6: winning numbers announced live. Players could win £10,000 monthly for 30 years. Check here.
Newsboy's Friday Naps: Tarlac, U S S Charleston
Newsboy's Nap Tarlac is tipped to win the 2.10 at Thirsk, with U S S Charleston as the next best at Brighton for a Daily Double.
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