15 h. ago See the Northern Lights in the next two months or risk missing them for 11 years

We've been spoiled with aurora sightings over the last year or so but, according to NASA, that is set to change.

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37 h. ago Scotland's best places to see Northern Lights as aurora activity hits peak

The Sun is currently at the most active phase of its 11-year cycle.

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38 h. ago Met Office issues new yellow warning for Scotland as flooding brings major disruption

The Met Office warned that clear skies and light winds will cause northern Scottish roads to freeze Monday evening into Tuesday morning.

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5 d. ago The six incredible Scottish locations where you'll be able to see the Northern Lights this month

With Iceland prices high, you might be looking for an alternative spot to see the Northern Lights. Now, an expert has revealed six incredible locations closer to home.

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6 d. ago HMRC deadline this month as millions of taxpayers risk instant £100 fine

Most people have tax deducted automatically from their wages - but those who work for themselves, or have earned extra untaxed income, need to pay tax through self-assessment

Economics

8 d. ago Pictures of the spectacular Harbin ice festival currently lighting up northern China

The northeastern Chinese City of Harbin is home to a fabulous celebration of ice

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1 week ago Holidaymakers can nab up to £200 onboard credit on cruises to Norway and Europe

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering up to £200 onboard credit on selected cruises during Wave Season, with 2026 and 2027 departures to Norway's Northern Lights and Europe destinations

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1 week ago 'Dodgy' Fire Stick raids in 17 areas as people risk 12 months in jail

Police and anti-fraud squads have targeted 17 parts of the UK

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2 w. ago Northern lights: Why 2026 might be the year to see one of the sky’s most stunning spectacles

Now might be the best time for years to see the swirling, colourful lights of the aurora borealis

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2 w. ago The moon and sun share top billing in cosmic wonders to look out for next year

From the northern lights to eclipses

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3 w. ago Holidaymakers reveal how you can see the Northern Lights for free

Each year, millions of travellers visit Iceland in the hope of catching the Northern Lights. Tour operators have cashed in on this, but one holidaymaker shares a tip to see them for free.

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3 w. ago ‘I can’t forget the horror’: a young mother on giving birth twice during the Gaza war

Hadeel Al Gherbawi survived her two pregnancies despite extreme hunger and painChildbirth under attack: how women and babies became targets in conflicts around the worldHadeel Al Gherbawi was seven months pregnant when the war started in October 2023. Up until that point the 26-year-old had meticulously prepared for her son’s arrival. She visited her doctor twice a month because the pregnancy was high risk, had regular ultrasounds and took vitamins. “I love the details,” she says.Living on the east side of Gaza City, close to the border with Israel, and knowing that being pregnant would make moving fast difficult, she decided to go to her parents in the west of Gaza City that first day. “I thought it was just going to be a few days and I would go back.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Dozens of missing children, some as young as just one year old, rescued from sex traffickers in massive sting

'This was the most successful missing child operation ever conducted in Northern Florida,' Greg Leljedal, acting US Marshal for the Northern District of Florida, said.

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3 w. ago Why winter is the perfect time to visit the Norwegian city of Tromsø

From dancing Northern Lights and snowy adventures, there’s a reason why this spot is nicknamed the Gateway to the Arctic’ Tromsø. Anna Ryan takes a trip to see for herself

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3 w. ago Adam Peaty snubs his mother's milestone 60th birthday after travelling to Finland for a festive break with Holly Ramsay ahead of their Christmas wedding amid toxic family feud

The Olympic swimmer has jetted to Scandinavia for a festive minibreak with Ramsay ahead of their lavish wedding at Bath's Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul on December 27.

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3 w. ago Adam Peaty visits the Northern Lights with Holly Ramsay during pre

The Olympic swimmer has jetted to Scandinavia for a festive minibreak with Ramsay ahead of their lavish wedding at Bath's Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul on December 27.

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3 w. ago Scotland's best places to see Northern Lights this Christmas named

Winter is the best time of year to observe the aurora borealis.

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