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Aurora borealis most likely to be seen in Scotland, Northern Ireland and north of England but may be seen farther south. The northern lights could put on a show across the UK this weekend with recent solar flares creating the potential for a “breathtaking” display. Aurora borealis is most likely to be visible in Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England. However, there is potential for the lights to be seen farther south, as in May this year, due to intense activity on the sun. Northern lights expected to return to UK skies this weekend A large solar flare on Thursday…

Brilliant Unai Emery’s Villa revival has hit new heights at The Villa. Emery’s shrewd strategy also unsettled Bayern, with a more direct approach targeting defender Dayot Upamecano with Ollie Watkins running in behind. He was also aware of Bayern keeper Neuer’s habit of playing as a sweeper keeper, which led directly to Duran’s goal. In football terms that ploy worked to perfection. Mention what Emery brings and one Villa insider said: “Attention to detail. An incredible work ethic. Downtime does not exist as far as Unai is concerned. He is incredible and he is getting the rewards that work ethic…

Meet the Harry Styles superfans camping at Ibrox ahead of Glasgow gig The fans, also known as Harries, have travelled across Europe and America to see the former One Direction star, with many planning to follow the monumental tour to as many cities as possible. Styles, 28, announced his return to the road in January with tickets selling out within minutes of going on sale. Glasgow is the first stop on his 32-city expedition which will see the multi-platinum artist travel across the UK, Europe and South America. Around 20 fans have been flocking to a small green outside Ibrox…

Petrol station robber, thug who blinded partner and man who attacked woman with scaffolding pole among criminals jailed in September Judges felt guidelines meant they had to put these crooks behind bars https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/petrol-station-robber-thug-who-29903898

Housing policies in Wales 'not working' as desperate holiday lets hit with bills 'up to £37K' Hundreds of holiday let owners say they’ve been forced to slash prices this year. Many are now looking for an exit https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/housing-policies-wales-not-working-30070660

New look for traditional North Wales pub with 'cracking Sunday lunch' The Crown Inn is a four-hundred-year-old traditional Welsh country inn https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/new-look-traditional-north-wales-30037694

Mayorkas’ claim that FEMA is tremendously prepared comes back to haunt him amid Helene aftermath U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas’ words have come back to haunt him as video from earlier this year touting the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) preparedness before Hurricane Helene exposed shortcomings in the organization. Mayorkas this week warned that FEMA was running out of funds as hurricane season continued to slam the southeastern United States. The organization has enough funds to deal with the aftermath of Helene but would not have enough to “make it through the season.” This warning stands in stark…

A Mini Storm to hit UK & Europe Next week As Wind and rain to wil batter the British Isles and northern Europe. The Met Office warns of another burst of unsettled UK weather as tail end of extreme category 4 storm sweeps towards northwest Europe. Britons may have to brace for a blast of wind and rain next week as the tail end of Hurricane Kirk passes by. Mini Storm to hit UK The Met Office warned of unsettled weather over the weekend, before potentially disruptive conditions from midweek brought about by the remnant of the extreme storm as…

Quick View – Contents UK hands sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius – response The UK  has announced it will relinquish control of the Chagos Islands, a remote but strategically significant archipelago in the Indian Ocean, after more than 50 years of British rule.The agreement will see the UK officially hand over the islands to Mauritius, including the tropical atoll of Diego Garcia, home to a key U.S. military base used by navy ships and long-range bomber aircraft. The base has been crucial for both U.S. and UK operations in the region.The decision was revealed in a joint statement by UK…

“Every time we made a request to be heard we have been excluded,” she said, claiming UK officials said the Chagossian community could not be involved in negotiations between the two countries.

“Today, again, we’ve been excluded,” the 34-year-old postgraduate student told the BBC.

“We need to respect the rights of indigenous people.”

Ms Nellan said she would like to go back to the islands, but not under Mauritius’ control.

“Our right to self-determination – whether we want to be British citizens or Mauritian citizens at all – has been stripped today,” she said.