Solar eclipse: Most of sun to be eclipsed across island of Ireland.
Skywatchers across the island of Ireland are poised for an extraordinary week of celestial events, beginning with a deep partial solar eclipse on Wednesday, followed by the spectacular peak of…
Solar eclipsed in 1999 viewed from Alderney in Channel Islands.
Archive footage from 1999 offers a poignant look back at the total eclipse of the sun, a celestial phenomenon that drew global attention and transformed the small island of Alderney…
Norfolk residents protect livelihoods from threat of erosion
In the mere 13 years since their arrival, the couple has been forced to confront a dramatically revised timeline: their 1780-built home is now projected to be claimed by the…
I am a woman in a man’s world, says Milton Keynes refuse owner
The waste management sector, traditionally perceived as rugged and physically demanding, has long been a bastion of male employment. Data from the Chartered Institute of Wastes Management (CIWM) confirms this…
What it’s like to chase solar eclipses around the world
Among them is Mark Griffiths, a seasoned astrophotographer whose journey began six years ago with a somewhat disappointing trip to Shetland to see the Northern Lights. The weather foiled his…
Rare turtle Rhossi to be flown 5,000 miles home to Gulf of Mexico
Rhossi’s extraordinary tale began in December 2023 when he was discovered near death on a beach near Rhosneigr on Anglesey. He was found by a vigilant dog named Meg, out…
Australia is the planet’s extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope
The mission is critical: to plot the species’ survival. For weeks each spring, as young numbats begin to venture from their burrows, the Numbat Taskforce drives a daily circuit, meticulously…
Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan’s Okinawa before bearing down on China
On Saturday, the formidable Typhoon Dolphin made its presence acutely felt across Okinawa, a strategically important Japanese prefecture known for its vibrant culture, pristine beaches, and significant military installations. The…
Couple turn inherited Cockermouth farm into nature recovery site
For Jessie Roper, 32, Greenbank Farm was more than just a piece of land; it was the backdrop to her childhood. Her father, Jim Parkin, had dedicated his life to…
Cornwall monkey sanctuary closes after more than 60 years
Established in 1964, Wild Futures began its vital work by rescuing woolly monkeys, often victims of the cruel and unregulated exotic pet trade. Over the decades, it evolved from a…
















