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Sky-gazers could be set for another Northern Lights treat tonight after Sunday’s Aurora display was seen as far south as Cornwall.

Also known as Aurora Borealis, the Northern Lights are usually best seen in high latitude regions closer to the Arctic, such as Scandinavia.

In the UK, usually only Scotland and parts of northern England are lucky enough to see the special sight, but this time even parts of southern England – such as Kent and Cornwall – reported sightings.

Northern lights from Ayr Beach around 8.30pm. Pic: Claire Allison
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Northern Lights from Ayr Beach in Scotland around 8.30pm on Sunday. Pic: Claire Allison
Northern lights seen from north Oxfordshire. Pic: Mary McIntyre
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Northern Lights seen from north Oxfordshire. Pic: Mary McIntyre

The Met Office confirmed late on Sunday: “A coronal hole high speed stream” had combined with “a rather fast coronal mass ejection” leading to Aurora sightings across the UK.

And it added that the Aurora is likely to be visible in parts of the UK again tonight.

According to the Royal Museums Greenwich, Aurora is caused by atoms and molecules in our atmosphere colliding with particles from the Sun.

The wavy patterns of light are caused by the lines of force in the Earth’s magnetic field, and the different colours are made by different gasses – the green is characteristic of oxygen, while the purple, blue or pink are caused by nitrogen.

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The lowest part of an Aurora is usually around 80 miles from Earth’s surface but the top could be many hundreds of miles above Earth.

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Norfolk. Pic: Gary Pearson
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Norfolk. Pic: Gary Pearson

Aurora from Stirling, Scotland. Pic: Nasir Arafat
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Aurora from Stirling, Scotland. Pic: Nasir Arafat

How do I see the Aurora from the UK?

The further north you are, the more likely you are to see the display – if you’re on Twitter, check out @aurorawatchuk, where the space physicists at Lancaster University will tweet when the Aurora may be visible from the UK.

The conditions still need to be right – dark and clear nights, with as little light pollution as possible.

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Murder arrest after woman stabbed to death in Enfield – as victim named

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Murder arrest after woman stabbed to death in Enfield - as victim named

A woman who was stabbed to death in north London has been named by police – as a man was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Pamela Munro, 45, was found with a stab wound and died at the scene in Ayley Croft, Enfield, on Saturday evening, the Metropolitan Police said.

A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday and is in custody, the force added.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil John said: “Investigating officers have worked relentlessly across the weekend to investigate the circumstances around Pamela’s death.

“We continue to support her family who are understandably devastated.”

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Police at the scene at Ayley Croft in Enfield

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The Met Police has asked anyone with information or who was driving through Ayley Court between 6.30pm and 7.30pm on Saturday and may have dashcam footage to contact the force.

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‘British man’ dies after being dragged out of police station in Ecuador – reports

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A “British man” has died after being beaten and set on fire by a mob in Ecuador, according to reports by media in the South American country.

According to reports, the man – who has not been officially identified – had been detained by police after being accused of being involved in a fatal shooting.

Ecuadorian news outlet Ecuavisa reported that the man had been taken to a police station Playas del Cuyabeno, a remote village in the Amazon rainforest.

While there, a group broke into the station and took the man away. He was then set on fire in the street, it is reported, and died from his burns.

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The incident reportedly happened in the Playas del Cuyabeno area of Sucumbios province

Another local report, from EXTRA.ec, said that specialist police units had been slow to arrive due to the geographical conditions of the area – which is accessible by river.

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According to reports, police officers at the station apparently decided they could not intervene when the mob arrived out of concerns for their own safety.

It is understood the UK Foreign Office is following up reports about the incident and working with local authorities to confirm the details.

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Three men charged over death of woman struck by van at golf course after police chase

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Three men charged over death of woman struck by van at golf course after police chase

Three men have been charged with manslaughter over the death of a woman who was struck by a van at a golf course following a police pursuit.

Suzanne Cherry died in hospital four days after she was struck by the vehicle on the morning of 11 April.

Two police cars had been following a grey Nissan van in Lichfield, Birmingham, after receiving reports of suspicious activity, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said.

However, they stopped chasing the van when it went off-road and up an embankment at Aston Wood Golf Club, where it hit Ms Cherry, of Aldridge, Walsall.

West Midlands Police said John McDonald, 51, of Bloxwich, has been charged with manslaughter, assault by beating and failing to stop a vehicle when directed by a constable.

Johnny McDonald, 22, of Dudley, and Brett Delaney, 34, of Darlaston, Walsall, have also been charged with manslaughter.

They are due to appear at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on 21 April.

Three other men who had been arrested have been bailed with conditions.

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Following Ms Cherry’s death, her husband paid tribute to his “beautiful wife” and described how he watched in “helpless horror” during the incident.

“Suzanne leaves a legacy and an unfillable void in the lives of her mother Maureen, her three adult children, two step-children and countless others from her work, her sporting activities and social circle,” he added.

The IOPC continues to investigate the circumstances prior to the crash.

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