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12 Aug 2026

Why 12 August Is Known as the Glorious Twelfth

Each 12 August, references to the “Glorious Twelfth” return to British news and culture. The date traditionally opens the red grouse shooting season in Great…

A hunter walks through the vast, rugged Scottish moorland landscape during the shooting season.
11 Aug 2026

Sefton eclipse viewing: the safe way to watch

Wednesday’s partial solar eclipse will draw public viewers to Ainsdale Beach on the Sefton Coast, where the key viewing time is 7.10pm. Sefton Council says…

Close-up of light green eyeglass frames casting a distinct shadow on a white surface.