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No surge in bookings but eclipse 'boosts footfall'
Tourism chiefs say region can benefit from events like the partial solar eclipse.
August 12, 2026UK to get best eclipse since 1999 as Moon blocks out Sun across Europe
Up to 96% of the Sun will be covered by the Moon in the UK, while parts of Spain, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal and Russia will see a total eclipse.
August 11, 2026Gary Glitter appears in court over historical sex offence charges
The former singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court via video.
August 5, 2026Beaver dams 'helping boost drought resilience'
Research shows beavers are creating more wetland areas since being reintroduced to the wild.
August 2, 2026Should you take the plunge? How to tell how clean the sea is
From beach ratings to apps and flags, we take a look at how swimmers can check water quality.
August 1, 2026Where to see the biggest solar eclipse since 1999
The UK's biggest solar eclipse since 1999 arrives on 12 August. Here's where to see it safely.
July 31, 2026The nature reserve where 'magical' glow worms thrive
The nature reserve in Sussex is seen as a 'stronghold' for the near threatened glow worm.
July 27, 2026Gary Glitter charged with historical sexual offences
The former singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 5 August.
July 2, 2026Researchers find millions more insect species
Scientists estimate at least between 14 and 30 million insect species, not just six million.
June 30, 2026Bank holiday sun boosts South West tourism
Business owners in Devon and Cornwall describe how "the sun just brings everybody out".
May 26, 2026