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Northern Lights: Will you be able to see Aurora Borealis tonight in the UK? There is no bias in the title provided. Last weekend people across the UK could look up at the sky and see the colourful strobes of the Northern Lights. The rare phenomenon, known as the Aurora Borealis, was captured in photographs taken from across the country including Essex, Suffolk, Whitley Bay and Liverpool. Large swathes of the sky lit up purple and green after a huge geomagnetic storm that sparked the display. However, for those who unfortunately missed the lights, there is still a chance they…

Sewage alerts across UK mapped after ‘millions’ of litres dumped into Lake Windermere beauty spot There is no bias in the title provided. After a report found that ‘millions’ of litres of untreated sewage was illegally discharged into Lake Windermere, campaigners have raised concerns about the levels of pollution in British waters. Raw sewage was pumped into the Unesco world heritage site for nearly 10 hours in February after a telecommunication failure at a pumping station operated by United Utilities, a major water and wastewater services provider in the North West. The discharge happened at the company’s pumping station at…

London bus erupts in flames in Twickenham as firefighters tackle blaze | UK News There is no bias in the title provided. A bus burst into a huge fireball in southwest London this afternoon. Footage posted to social media shows the London Fire Brigade battling to bring the massive blaze under control. Thick plumes of black smoke can be seen billowing from the single decker in Twickenham. Fortunately it appears that nobody was injured. Traffic delays have since been reported in the area. Scotland Yard said officers were called to Richmond Road shortly before 1.30pm. The LFB said in a…

Northern Lights will be visible from UK more frequently, space forecaster says There is no bias in the title provided The pink and green strobes of the northern lights could return to UK skies soon, meteorologists have said. The rare phenomenon could be seen throughout the UK and as far south as France last Friday and Saturday night following a severe solar storm. Breathtaking pictures displaying the colourful bands of light, technically known as the aurora borealis, were taken from across the country including Essex, Suffolk, Whitley Bay and Liverpool For those who unfortunately missed the rare display, there is…

Brixham: Inside the ‘blacklisted’ picture perfect harbour town facing a dirty water crisis There is no bias in the title provided. “Beautiful, isn’t it”, calls over a tourist wearing a bright blue “I love Devon” t-shirt. And as I stand in Brixham harbour looking up at the rows of pretty ice-cream-colour homes in the warm lunchtime sunshine, it’s hard to disagree. Since the 19th century, this quintessential harbour town has justifiably become a hotspot for holidaymakers on a stretch of coast in Torbay known affectionately as the English Riviera. But amidst the chatter inside the fish and chip shops, fudge-makers…

Teachers could get protection against blasphemy claims under new laws There is no bias in the title provided. Teachers could be given protection from claims of blasphemy under proposals reportedly set out in a new government-commissioned report. According to The Times, the report will urge the Department for Education (DfE) to issue schools with statutory guidance to protect teachers’ freedom of expression – including that schools should not automatically suspend teachers over blasphemy claims. It would also prevent schools from publicly identifying teachers involved and, unlike sex education, schools would not be obliged to consult parents, faith or community groups…

This London street has been named one of the world’s most beautiful There is no original title provided to identify any biased words or phrases. From world-famous museums to energetic pubs on street corners bustling with the sound of chatter, London is famous for many things. Now, one street has been named one of the most beautiful in the world. And no, it’s not in Elephant and Castle – but Portobello Road in West London. Londoners are well-acquainted with the fact that, despite it genuinely being one of the most exciting cities in the world, it’s often romanticised by tourists.…

Rebecca Joynes trial: How maths teacher with dream job became sexual predator who groomed her pupils There is no bias in the title provided. Rebecca Joynes was overjoyed to land her “dream job” when she became a teacher in a secondary school. But six years later, her career is in ruins and she faces the prospect of a prison sentence. Branded a “predator” after abusing her position of trust to have sex with two pupils, she was convicted on Friday following a two-week trial and now awaits her fate. Joining her school as part of a recruitment scheme in 2018,…

WSL fixtures: Title race goes down to the wire will City or Chelsea lift the trophy? The final day of the English Women’s Super League (WSL) is in action on Saturday, with all clubs playing their final match.  The title race is now down to Chelsea and Man City – equal on points, but Chelsea ahead of goal difference.  Chelsea face Manchester United, whilst Manchester City will need all three points from their match against Aston Villa.  WSL fixtures this weekend – 18/05 – Where to watch the WSL? WSL title race Arsenal vs Brighton (15:00 /The FA Player) Aston…

Infections in Devon parasite outbreak to keep rising for weeks, public health boss warns There is no bias in the title provided. The number of people infected with a waterborne disease following a parasite outbreak in south Devon is likely to increase for up to two weeks, a public health boss has warned. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said on Friday that 46 cases of cryptosporidium, a disease that can cause unpleasant symptoms such as diarrhoea and vomiting, had been confirmed in Brixham after people drank water feared to be contaminated with a waterborne parasite. Around 16,000 households and…