Solar Eclipse Glasses and Gear: Safe Viewing Checklist
On August 12, the UK will see a partial solar eclipse, blocking up to 90% of daylight. Experts stress certified ISO 12312-2 glasses are essential to prevent permanent eye damage.
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Girl, 11, found dead in river at Gore Glen park
An 11-year-old girl was found dead in a river at Gore Glen Woodland Park, Midlothian, after a search, with police treating her death as unexplained.
Solar Eclipse Glasses 2026: Amazon Prices & Safety
Find safe solar eclipse glasses for the August 2026 eclipse on Amazon, with prices starting at £9.99. Learn key safety standards to protect your eyes.
Russian 'Black Widows' Marry Soldiers for Payouts
Russian women, dubbed 'black widows', are marrying soldiers to claim death benefits up to 5 million rubles, exploiting a system meant for families.
Baby Saved After Pregnant Mum's Fatal 10-Storey Fall
A coroner found Emma Atkinson deliberately propelled herself from a 10th-floor window, but her intent remains unclear. Her baby was delivered within 30 minutes of the fall.
Who is Liam Halligan? Kate Garraway's reported romance
Kate Garraway is reportedly dating economist and journalist Liam Halligan, a friend of her late husband Derek Draper. The pair have been seen together, and sources say she is upset by online hostility.
Drama school abuse survivor: teacher still works today
Emma Crowley Bennett, 31, reveals daily abuse at East 15 acting school by a drama teacher who still works in theatre, prompting an independent investigation.
Drug courier jailed for smuggling £512k cannabis
Amy Jayne Durban, 45, pleaded guilty to smuggling 51.2kg cannabis worth £512,000 from Bangkok to Heathrow. She was arrested by Border Force and awaits sentencing on October 14.
Joan Jett cancels tour after spine surgery
Joan Jett, 67, has cancelled two September concerts after fracturing a vertebra, requiring surgery. She will focus on healing and physical therapy.
Tube barrier shove leads to face slap at Acton station
A man tailgated through Acton Main Line station barriers, shoved a man in his 50s, then slapped him at a nearby shop. British Transport Police seek public's help to identify the suspect.
Volunteer driver reveals horrors of bringing fallen Ukrainian soldiers home
Mark Zydga, 27, drives body bags from Ukraine's front line, having handled over 1,000 corpses. He describes the trauma of delivering fallen soldiers to grieving families and the psychological toll it has taken on him.
Emmerdale: Dr Todd's killer exposed in rape truth reveal
In Emmerdale, Dr Caitlin Todd's killer is confirmed as Charity's rape confession is overheard by a mystery figure, leading to Todd's demise.
BTP seek lout who shoved child at Northfields station
British Transport Police are investigating an assault at Northfields Underground station where a man shoved a child at the ticket barriers and are appealing for the victim and witnesses.
Kiena's Law: New Offence for Abuse-Linked Suicides
Campaigners, police, and lawyers back Kiena's Law to create a standalone offence for domestic abuse-related suicide, as figures show 150 such deaths in England and Wales in a year.
Menopausal and horny: My secret affair with a younger man
A 49-year-old married woman reveals her weekly sex diary, detailing a passionate affair with a 33-year-old man she met at a cashpoint, while navigating menopause and a sexless marriage.
M23 Crawley Closure: Police Incident Causes Major Delays
M23 southbound near Crawley is closed between J10A and J11 due to a police incident, causing 45-minute delays and three miles of congestion. Sussex Police are on scene.
Daily Horoscope August 7, 2026: Predictions for Your Sign
On August 7, 2026, Venus in Libra boosts relationships, while the Gemini Moon focuses on career goals. Aries, Gemini, Pisces gain discipline; Leo, Virgo get insights.
Emmerdale's Kev confronts secret shame in bike lesson
Kev Townsend's bike lesson with son Lewis exposes his secret shame as he crashes, but Lewis's support marks a turning point amid Ruby's robbery offer.
EastEnders: Lily Slater drops Joel attack bombshell next week
Lily Slater tells DC Craig what she saw during Joel Marshall's attack in EastEnders next week, sparking more revelations among the teen suspects.
Perez Hilton 'able to communicate' after hospitalization
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton is 'able to communicate' per family, after a disturbing TikTok livestream led to his hospitalization and a police response.
University of Greater Manchester ends vice-chancellor's contract
The University of Greater Manchester has terminated the contract of vice-chancellor Sir George Holmes, ending his 20-year tenure amid financial misconduct allegations and a police investigation.
Leeds mum's baby delivered 30 mins after fatal nine-storey fall
Emma Atkinson, 38, died in a nine-storey fall in Leeds; her baby was delivered via emergency C-section 30 minutes later and has recovered. Inquest could not conclude intent.
Meta Smartglasses Sales Top 7M Amid Consent Concerns
Over 7 million Meta smartglasses sold in 2025, raising fears of nonconsensual filming, including of children. Share your experience.
Ebola in DRC may be mutating as cases surpass 4,000
Ebola outbreak in DRC may be mutating as cases pass 4,000. Africa CDC plans door-to-door searches and scaling up response.
Lloyds urged to publish AI scorecard for hidden costs
Lloyds Bank should reveal the human cost of its AI savings, including time spent checking invented facts and repairing errors, says behavioural scientist Dr Gleb Tsipursky.
Mental Health Priority for New Health Secretary
New community clinics for mental health in England are welcome, but parity with physical care remains elusive as spending falls and cuts loom.
AI-Designed Viruses Created, Raising Biosecurity Fears
Scientists have created the first AI-designed viruses, a breakthrough for phage therapy but raising urgent biosecurity questions, as experts call for governance.
TikTok's Sydney Towle dies at 26 after cancer fight
Sydney Towle, 26, TikTok star who documented her bile duct cancer journey, has died. Her family announced the news on Instagram, prompting an outpouring of tributes from her million-plus followers.
Elderly woman fed dog food by carer before death
An elderly woman was mistakenly fed dog food by a care worker a month before her death, prompting an ombudsman to condemn 'abysmal failures' in her care.
Perez Hilton's Children Fled Home During Livestream
Perez Hilton's children fled his Florida home minutes before his distressing livestream, as family confirms they escaped to avoid witnessing self-harm during a mental health crisis.
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