Economy grew in April to June as sun and World Cup helped some UK businesses
An added boost from summer sun and sports fixtures for some businesses helped the UK economy to grow by 0.4%
U.K. Economy Continues Robust Performance in Second Quarter
Britain grew faster than the U.S. in the second quarter, despite the heightened uncertainty provoked by the war in the
Photos show rare solar eclipse in Yorkshire
Thousands turned out across Yorkshire on Wednesday evening to catch a glimpse of the most significant solar eclipse since the
Clacton voters go to the polls in Westminster by-election
The polls have opened in Clacton-on-Sea as a record number of candidates vie to become the town’s next MP. An
Japan protests against Putin visit to disputed Kuril islands
Japan said it “strongly protests” Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to a disputed island chain. Russian state media reported on
Peterborough residents urged to avoid fireworks in heat spell
Carling, MP for the North West Cambridgeshire constituency, which includes Holme Fen, said: “This isn’t about spoiling anyone’s fun; it’s
Newspaper headlines: ‘The sun, the moon’ and ‘The greatest show on Earth’
Dramatic images of the eclipse feature on almost all of the front pages. The Daily Telegraph calls, external it “the
Hundreds gather to watch partial eclipse on Royston hillside
Experts had urged eclipse watchers not to look directly at the Sun, warning that even brief exposure could cause lasting
Volunteers work to reopen Stoke-on-Trent’s Newchapel observatory
Community champion Matthew Wright said the restoration project had been “enormous” with lots of people involved. “I got involved two
Brexit rules put strain on Twycross Zoo’s conservation work
Twycross is also home to two female Sumatran tigers, one of which was recently located from West Midlands Safari Park