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Skygazers, mark your calendars because one of the coolest celestial events is coming around again toward the end of February. Six planets will be visible in the night sky at the same time for a couple of weeks. This phenomenon is known as a planet parade, and it happens only …

Not only was Carrick’s success a long shot, but they did it the hard way. Their journey to the trophy started with a win over Bangor – promoted from the Championship but impressive as they found their feet in the top flight. That was followed by a win on penalties …

Have you ever been ambushed by an irresistibly catchy tune? One minute you’re driving calmly, the next a tune like Wannabe by the Spice Girls comes on the radio, and suddenly you’re a full-on pop star, belting out the lyrics and banging on your steering wheel. Or maybe you’re at a …

Michelle RobertsDigital health editor Diabetes UK Thanks to the study, Imogen, who is 12, is now receiving medication to help delay her diabetes All UK children could be offered screening for type 1 diabetes using a simple finger-prick blood test, say researchers who have been running a large study. Currently, …

Paul GlynnCulture reporter Willa Motaz Malhees stars in the film which places the late Hind Rajab front and centre “They’re shooting at me. Please come get me. I’m scared.” When filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania first heard the emergency phone call recording of Hind Rajab, a frightened six-year-old Palestinian girl begging …

The British Museum This hoard, dating to 1066, is one of three 2024 finds highlighted by the British Museum as it reveals its latest treasure figures More treasure was found in Norfolk in 2024 than in any other county in England, according to the latest record-breaking figures. Metal detectorists reported …

Hall effect switches are the most customizable and fastest you can currently get in a gaming keyboard. As such, they don’t usually come cheap. However, they’re fairly affordable to upgrade to today thanks to a deal on Corsair’s Vanguard Pro 96, which is cheaper than ever at Amazon and Best …

Claude Lorrain Landscape with Rural Dance by Claude Lorrain dates from about 1640 and shows Arcadian shepherds making music and tending their flocks by a castle A temporary export ban has been placed on a £9m painting being sold by a stately home to pay for its extensive seven-year renovation. …

Every week, the Money blog team answers a reader’s financial problem or consumer dispute – you can email yours to moneyblog@sky.uk. Today’s is… I purchased three tickets via Viagogo for a Falling in Reverse concert as part of their UK tour. Unfortunately, the entire tour was postponed because the lead …

Matt Weigoldand Dan Hunt,Derby BBC Ilkeston residents Ken and Sue Elber said a bar across the hole was “completely and utterly stupid” Locals have been left stunned after a metal bar was added to a hole in a wall that famously became a town’s most highly-rated attraction thanks to a …

After teasing 10,000mAh and 15,000mAh concept devices, Realme is ready to make those big batteries reality with the P4 Power, which launches in India on January 29th with a 10,001mAh capacity. Realme says the P4 Power will last for three and a half days of light use, which I can …

What is the best internet provider in Philadelphia? Verizon Fios review is CNET’s top recommendation for internet service in Philadelphia and for good reason. It’s the city’s only fiber provider and reaches roughly 95% of addresses, which is impressive coverage for a major metro area. Plans start at just $50 …

“Most of these things can be fixed, but generally they just get thrown away.” That was how volunteer James Wood described the influx of faulty goods brought into The NEPHRA Good Neighbours Repair Cafe in New Moston, Manchester. The project has been aiming to help people save money and prevent …

January came in like a wrecking ball for skygazers, opening the year with a sweet supermoon and a major meteor shower. The ball keeps rolling, as the old saying goes, with what will likely be one of the best displays of aurora borealis of the year. Monday night’s storm is predicted …

If you’re setting fitness goals for 2026, the right tech can make sticking to them a whole lot easier. As CNET’s resident fitness expert, I’ve evaluated everything from the best treadmills to smart rings and smart home gyms. Before joining CNET, I worked as a personal trainer, so I know …

Molara Wood Renowned Nigerian master wood carver Kasali Akangbe Ogun has been buried following his death last week after a brief illness. He came from a long line of wood carvers from the Yoruba people, and took the tradition from his birthplace of Osogbo in the country’s south-west to the …

Nichola RutherfordBBC Scotland News Emma Christie Hazel Dempster and Lachlan Lindsay both have brain tumours When Lachlan Lindsay was eight, he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Surgeons acted quickly and he made a good recovery. It was a painful experience for Lachlan and a worrying time for his family …

The creaking water industry is set for a “once-in-a-generation set of reforms”, the government has said as it proposes new legislation to overhaul the system. Nightmare situations such as taps running dry in Kent and Sussex recently would be avoided, the government says, thanks to a new proactive system that …

PA Media Jacob Alon joins the ranks of Adele and Sam Fender who have previously won the award Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon has been named as the winner of the Brits Critics’ Choice Award. The Fife-born musician saw off competition from soul singer Sienna Spiro and east London artist Rose …

Animal Crossing has always been anti-instant gratification. By design, you have to take your time, wait for days to pass in real time, and complete a seemingly endless list of chores to build a meaningful life with your animal friends. The slowness is part of its appeal. But with New …