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The Moon also reaches Last Quarter and noctilucent cloud season begins from May 20 to 27.

Noctilucent or night-shining clouds sit high in the atmosphere and reflect the Sun's light long after it has gone down. Get the inside scoop how how to see their stunning shows for yourself.

Jill and Stuart Atkinson have called for those responsible for their sons death to face charges. James Atkinson died after an allergic reaction after eating pizza from a takeaway in Newcastle.

Computer science graduate James Atkinson, 23, died in July 2020 after unknowingly eating a pizza containing peanut power made by Dadyal Pizza, Newcastle (inset) and ordered via Deliveroo.

Follow our naked-eye astronomy tour and take in an extra stellar show while you watch the fireworks on 5th November.

The Rosetta Spacecraft is an absolute marvel. Commissioned and launched by the European Space Agency (ESA), the plucky probe has completed the most

“We need the enforcement officers to be following it up and catching people and then fining them for littering. “There need to be much more enforcing and then spreading the message about this but I do welcome the council’s campaign.” It comes after shocking figures revealed by a litter picker highlighted the issue. After one hot weekend one woman collected 356 plastic and glass bottles, 164 cans, 19 BBQ’s and seven bags of dog mess, including 17 bags of rubbish from 6.30am til...

BY ANDREW THOMAS

That trend is likely to increase in the coming weeks as Covid restrictions continue to ease. We are so lucky to live in this part of the country, with such wonderful scenery on our doorstep. Some of my favourite spots include the area south of Grange-in-Borrowdale at the foot of Derwentwater and the fells around Grasmere. I asked some of my contacts about their favourite places in South Lakeland and the Lake District. “I like the limestone scars, such as Scout Scar and Whitbarrow Scar...

Residents are being urged to do their bit in keeping Southend tidy. It comes as the council role out "Operation Heatwave" - a plan to ensure the borough is ready to welcome back visitors as restrictions are eased and temperatures warm up. The council are now urging visitors and residents to take responsibility of their rubbish when out at the beach or in parks. Alongside its street cleansing programme, the council has now introduced new measures to manage waste during peak times. Addi...