New Stargazing Observatory Opens in Lake District Forest
Explore the Lake District's first public observatory in Grizedale Forest. Enjoy planetarium shows, dark sky events, and a cosmic escape under pristine night skies. Plan your visit today.
Explore the Lake District's first public observatory in Grizedale Forest. Enjoy planetarium shows, dark sky events, and a cosmic escape under pristine night skies. Plan your visit today.
The Ursids meteor shower, the final major astronomical event of 2025, peaks this weekend. Discover when and how to watch this celestial display from the UK.
A 19-year-old woman fought off a man trying to steal her phone at Stamford Brook Tube station. Police release CCTV image and appeal for witnesses.
ByteDance agrees to sell TikTok's US business, ending years of political uncertainty. The deal, set for 22 January 2026, transfers control to a US-led consortium. Read the full details.
Journalist Luke Abrahams found profound solace in the cosmos after his mother's cancer diagnosis. His journey from South Africa to Patagonia reveals how stargazing offers cosmic perspective on life, death, and mental wellbeing.
Stansted Airport has secured permission to increase its annual passenger cap to 51 million, aiming to become the UK's second-largest hub without building a new runway. Discover the details of the £1.1bn plan.
Invasive quagga mussels are decimating Lake Geneva's ecosystem and infrastructure. Now detected in Northern Ireland, they pose a severe threat to UK waterways and biodiversity. Learn about the urgent response needed.
British Transport Police release CCTV image after a woman was sexually assaulted on a District line train at Upton Park station during rush hour. Call 0800 40 50 40 with information.
Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling, just as energy-hungry mega-scale data centres move into the region. Communities in Ohio and Michigan are fighting back against the threat to their water supply. Read the full investigation.
Complex 11-month project to replace historic glass canopy at Fulham Broadway station now starts in January. TfL pledges to minimise disruption to locals and commuters.
Discover The Swan Hotel's £35 'twilight' thermal spa sessions in the Lake District, a budget-friendly winter wellness escape highly praised by travel experts.
Payments giant Visa is relocating its European headquarters to Canary Wharf, joining a wave of financial firms investing in the resurgent London district. Read the full story.
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake centred off Silverdale rattled homes across Lancashire and the Lake District late Wednesday night. Over 1,100 people reported feeling the tremor. Read the full report.
Explore the haunting beauty of St Mary's Chapel in the Peak District, where nature's whispers and roars tell a story of solitude and resilience. Discover this hidden gem's history and atmosphere.
Skip the expensive Alps trip. The Lake District promises snow-dusted peaks, festive markets & cosy pubs, all reachable by direct train from London in hours.
Severe delays hit three London Underground lines this morning due to a points failure and engineering work. Get the latest travel updates and disruption details here.
A teenager from Southgate, North London, faces nine robbery charges and one of intentional suffocation following incidents in Leicestershire. He has been remanded in custody.
UK stargazers get a rare chance to spot elusive Mercury in pre-dawn skies this week. Find out the best time and how to see it safely before sunrise.
As Marjorie Taylor Greene announces her 2026 resignation, her Georgia district's voters voice concerns over economic pressures and political division. Discover the local impact.
Major disruption on London's Piccadilly Line after emergency services respond to a casualty on the track at Hammersmith station. District Line services also affected. Get the latest travel updates.
District Line faces minor delays after casualty incident at Earl's Court. Multiple TfL lines affected including Piccadilly severe delays and Northern line closure.
Deadly fire rips through Hong Kong tower blocks wrapped in bamboo scaffolding, killing 128 and leaving 79 injured. Three construction officials arrested for manslaughter.
Discover Britain's most enchanting winter retreats from snowy Peak District walks to cosy Highland castles. Readers share their favourite rural escapes for the perfect seasonal getaway.
Eyewitness accounts from the deadly Hong Kong tower block blaze that killed 83. Discover how the community is coping and why construction bosses were arrested.
Westminster Council pauses Pimlico District Heating upgrade until 2026 following resident protests and Energy Ombudsman intervention. Discover what this means for 3,300 homes.
Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades kills 44 at Wang Fuk Court. Police arrest construction company employees for gross negligence over unsafe scaffolding materials. Latest updates and investigation details.
Major fire engulfs Wang Fuk Court residential estate in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, leaving dozens dead and hundreds missing. Rescue operations continue as investigation begins.
Massive fire engulfs Hong Kong apartment complex leaving dozens dead and hundreds missing. Latest updates on the Tai Po district tragedy and emergency response efforts.
At least 36 people killed and 279 reported missing after a devastating fire engulfed a Hong Kong housing complex. The city's deadliest blaze in decades prompts a major rescue operation.
At least 36 people have died and 279 are reported missing after a devastating fire engulfed a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong's Tai Po district. Read the latest updates on this tragedy.