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How to watch today's solar eclipse safely with and without glasses

Here's everything you need to know about today's spectacular partial solar eclipse

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When was the last total solar eclipse in the UK?

The countdown has begun for the UK's best solar eclipse in 27 years

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Girl, 16, found after disappearing from Piccadilly Gardens four weeks ago

Jessica's family had issued a heartfelt plea for her to return home

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SEDCOE Symposium Drives Collaboration

The two-day event provided an excellent forum for sharing research achievements, showcasing emerging work through talks and posters, and further developing underpinning SEDCOE.Through a series of engaging discussions and workshop activities, participants explored current challenges in effluent treat...

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Dame Fiona Rayment on curiosity and mentorship

Professor Dame Fiona Rayment, the Dalton Nuclear Institute’s BNFL Chair in Nuclear Policy and Capability, and one of the UK's leading nuclear scientists, has built a career defined by scientific curiosity, technical excellence and a commitment to supporting the next generation of nuclear professio...

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M60 traffic RECAP after road blocked with long queues on three motorways

Drivers have been facing delays on the M60

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The simple kitchen cupboard item you should use to watch solar eclipse safely

The UK will see its fullest solar eclipse for the next 54 years on Wednesday - here's how to view it safely and when to look

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The cheapest place to get petrol and diesel in Greater Manchester today - Wednesday, 12 August

Use our interactive widget to fill your car for less

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Firefighters descend on Green Quarter as blaze breaks out on balcony

Six fire engines attended the scene

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M62 driver decided to replay a song on Spotify, and became a killer

Ryan Richardson was driving on the M62 when he crashed his car into the back of another vehicle

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Probation chief fires warning ahead of early prisoner release scheme as pressure grows on Andy Burnham

Union members have backed potential strike action over the plans

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The one thing anyone with mobile phone must do to take picture of solar eclipse

You could end up damaging your phone

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How much of the sun will be covered by solar eclipse 2026 where you live in UK

It will be the best solar eclipse visible from the UK in 27 years

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What time the Solar Eclipse 2026 takes place in UK today

Everything you need to know about today's solar eclipse

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Netflix crime drama with 100% Rotten Tomatoes score hailed 'masterpiece'

The crime drama on Netflix has been compared to Line of Duty and holds a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score

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Netflix mystery thriller perfect for fans of Ripper Street streaming now

The Netflix mystery thriller starring Christian Bale, Harry Melling, and Gillian Anderson in a gripping tale featuring Edgar Allan Poe

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Andy Burnham government confirms Hale asylum seeker hotel is one of 13 in UK to shut

The Britannia Ashley Hotel housed migrants for more than three years

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Andy Burnham holding emergency meeting today after urgent alerts issued across UK

The Prime Minister will be hosting his first Cobra meeting on Wednesday

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Long care waits for residents as Trafford council told another service needs to improve

It follows a damning report into children's services earlier this month

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The Hitman and Her dancer who stole the show

Tara Lofthouse was a 17-year-old dancer from Bolton whose appearances on one of the biggest TV shows of the era changed her life