Stargazing is returning to the North York Moors national park this week as the Dark Skies Fringe Festival takes place.
There are a range of in person and online events taking place over the half term week.
Amateur astronomer, Richard Darns, says it's a great time of year for peering into the cosmos:
The park has recently been designated as an International Dark Sky Reserve.
Richard says it's amazing what you can see when you get away from our towns and villages:
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A fee of up to 50p could be introduced to use public toilets across North Yorkshire, while underused or dilapidated conveniences could be closed.
The flood warning is in force from 7:45pm until 11:00pm this evening due to strong winds and large waves.
Alison Hume has addressed parliament regarding a need for funding to be widened in the wake of the Langdale Moor fire.
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