A solar eclipse is coming, but to see it you'll need certified safe solar eclipse glasses. Here's where to buy them and how to check that any old pairs you have are safe.

The south west of the country is expected to enjoy the best views, with up to 96% to 97% of the Sun obscured in parts of County Kerry

Astronomer Jean Dean urged people to wear protective glasses when viewing the eclipse A Guernsey astronomer has urged people to make the most of a "once or twice in a lifetime" partial solar eclipse as the next total eclipse visible from the island is not due until 2081.

The South West is expected to enjoy the best views anywhere in mainland Britain when the spectacular partial solar eclipse takes place on Wednesday, August 12, making it even more important to buy gen