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Courier-Mail
2 days ago
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
2025 Langer Trophy live stream: Wavell SHS v Marsden SHS, Round 5
Don't miss out on the headlines from NRL. Followed categories will be added to My News. PLEASE NOTE: The Langer Trophy clash between Marsden SHS and Wavell SHS has been postponed due to the heavy deluge in Queensland's southeast. We will provide a new date for the match when available. Marsden SHS will confront the last chance saloon on Wednesday when they face Langer Trophy premiership contenders Wavell SHS. Put simply, Marsden have to win to stay in finals contention after claiming just one victory over the first month of footy. With only the top five progressing into the finals following a competition revamp, Marsden cannot afford to lose even one of their remaining three games. The Langer Trophy clash between Marsden and Wavell will be available live and free on KommunityTV from 4.30pm. The cavalry is on the way, with two of their state schoolboy players, forwards Mace Andrew and Tupou Francis, ruled fit to play. And Marsden will need all hands on deck against a Wavell side which looms as a top three finisher this season. Wavell look to be dark horses for the title, having narrowly lost to competition pacesetters Keebra Park by just four points during round three. Marsden's Mace Andrew is a confirmed starter after playing a staring role for Queensland during the ASSRL Under-18 National Championships. Picture: Courtney Thomson Wavell has all bases covered, including around the spine where fullback Timahna Tandy and halves Charlie Webb and Payton Gifford were benefiting from a mobile pack motivated on both sides of the ball. Wavell also has running strike power through the backs.
Sky News
3 days ago
- Climate
- Sky News
Possible tornado spotted in Yorkshire
Footage has shown a possible tornado forming in Yorkshire. The video on social media showed the phenomenon above Marsden, near Huddersfield, on Monday morning. The Met Office said it could be a tornado or funnel cloud. A funnel cloud, or "tuba", is made up of a spinning vortex of cloud that reaches towards the ground. It only becomes a tornado when it makes contact with the ground. "We've seen a few videos like this over recent days," the Met Office said in a post on X. "When you think of tornadoes, you might imagine the massive twisters tearing through the central US. "But did you know that the UK has one of the highest numbers of tornadoes per land area in the world?" It said the UK typically sees around 30-35 tornadoes each year, though it is "very rare that they are strong enough to cause any significant damage". What is a funnel cloud? The Met Office said funnel clouds are formed when a rotating column of wind draws in cloud droplets, making a region of intense low pressure visible. "They are formed in the same way as a tornado building around this localised area of intensely low pressure and are typically associated with the formation of cumulonimbus thunderclouds," it added. It said they almost always form from cumulonimbus clouds, "meaning that heavy rain, hail, thunder and lightning can all be expected". If a funnel cloud reaches the ground and produces a tornado, "very strong winds can be expected in the immediate vicinity of the vortex potentially causing severe damage", the Met Office said.
Western Telegraph
10-07-2025
- Science
- Western Telegraph
How to see the Delta Aquariid meteor shower in Wales
In 2025, the annual Delta Aquariid meteor shower will be active from July 12 to August 23. The peak of the meteor shower will be towards the end of July. Here is all you need to know about the Delta Aquariid meteor shower and how to view it in the UK. What is the Delta Aquariid meteor shower? As explained by the National Space Centre (NSC) website, meteor showers are when the Earth passes through the debris of a comet. "The dust and gas left behind by the comet burn up in the atmosphere causing a shooting star." The Delta Aquariids mark the start of the summer meteor season in the Northern Hemisphere, and this year will begin on July 12 and last until August 23. It is one of two meteor showers that converge in the summer, alongside the more famous Perseids. The Delta Aquariids get their name from the constellation in the night sky that they appear to radiate from - the constellation of Aquarius, near the bright star Delta Aquarii. Must-See Sky Events in 2025 On the meteor shower's origin, Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) says: "It was thought that the meteor shower originated from the breakup of the Marsden and Kracht sungrazing comets – comets that get within about 850,000 miles of the Sun at their closest approach. "Recently, however, another sungrazing comet called Comet 96P/Machholz has been identified as the likely source of the meteor shower. "Discovered in 1986 by Donald Machholz, the comet has an estimated diameter of four miles (6.4 kilometres) and takes just over five years to complete one orbit around the Sun. "As the comet gets heated by the Sun, ice in the comet vaporises and loosens small bits of rock and dust, which form the stream of debris that produces the Delta Aquariids meteor shower." How to view the Delta Aquariid meteor shower in the UK Despite the Delta Aquariid meteor shower being more visible in the southern hemisphere, those in the northern hemisphere will still be able to catch a glimpse. Timelapse of the Southern Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower — Lucid Dream (@WeDontEnd) April 4, 2023 NSC says to face towards the south-east, with the meteors appearing to originate from near the star Delta Aquarii in the constellation Aquarius. However, the meteors can appear all over the sky, and as RMG explains, meteors will appear longer the further away from the radiant you look. The meteor shower can be best viewed just after midnight, with RMG predicting a "steady stream of meteors" expected over several days. While the shower doesn't have a noticeable peak, it's expected that it will reach its maximum rate on July 30. Tips on how to best view the Delta Aquariid meteor shower The Royal Museums Greenwich has provided its tips on viewing the meteor shower. Its website says to ensure to check the weather forecast ahead of time, and if the forecast isn't favourable, find a different location to observe from or view the meteor shower on another day. Tips for Night Sky Photos on Your Phone It adds that in 2025, the Delta Aquariid meteor shower's maximum occurs six days after New Moon, so observing conditions are "reasonably favourable". Top tips on viewing the shower include: Make sure that you are in a dark sky area and have an unobstructed view towards the south Lie down on a blanket or sit in a lawn chair to ensure that you have a wide view of the sky Your naked eye is the best instrument to use to see meteors – don't use binoculars or a telescope as these have narrow fields of view Allow your eyes to adapt to the dark and don't look at any lights, or at your phone, to maintain your dark adaptation The Go Stargazing website has some of the publicly accessible dark sky sites in the UK. Recommended reading: It reminds those who are going stargazing to take appropriate clothing and refreshments. It also says to bring a red torch due to it not affecting dark-adapted eyes, but adds that the "simplest of stargazing sessions needs no equipment at all". Phone apps are also a good source of knowledge, and can teach and provide a real-time view of the night sky.
Scottish Sun
08-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Officer who kicked man in the head during Manchester airport brawl says he acted ‘professionally'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE police officer filmed kicking a man in the head during an airport brawl has told a court he acted 'professionally'. Firearms cop Zachary Marsden has admitted kicking Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 20, while he was on the ground, last July. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Firearms cop Zachary Marsden has said he acted 'professionally' 3 Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, left, and Muhammed Amaad, right, are accused of assault Credit: PA PC Marsden told a jury he was trying to arrest Amaaz for headbutting another man in a cafe at Manchester Airport. Marsden said he was aware of the "crowd dynamic' in the pay station area and wanted to remove Amaaz from the area in case of an adverse crowd reaction. He said: 'Based on my experience as a police officer, affecting an arrest in a crowd can create its own crowd dynamic risk. "It would be better to remove him from the crowd. 'I did not want to operate within the crowd which could give them the opportunity to escalate the situation." The brawl, which also involved Amaaz's brother Muhammad Amaad, 26, and two other officers was filmed and went viral on the internet. Both brothers, from Rochdale, deny assault charges and claim they acted in self defence. Their lawyer Imran Khan KC told Liverpool crown court Amaaz saw PC Marsden aim his Taser at his brother and may have believed it was a gun. The trial continues. Moment man 'headbutted dad at Manchester airport before brawling with cops'
Glasgow Times
08-07-2025
- Science
- Glasgow Times
How to see the Delta Aquariid meteor shower in the UK
In 2025, the annual Delta Aquariid meteor shower will be active from July 12 to August 23. The peak of the meteor shower will be towards the end of July. Here is all you need to know about the Delta Aquariid meteor shower and how to view it in the UK. What is the Delta Aquariid meteor shower? As explained by the National Space Centre (NSC) website, meteor showers are when the Earth passes through the debris of a comet. "The dust and gas left behind by the comet burn up in the atmosphere causing a shooting star." The Delta Aquariids mark the start of the summer meteor season in the Northern Hemisphere, and this year will begin on July 12 and last until August 23. It is one of two meteor showers that converge in the summer, alongside the more famous Perseids. The Delta Aquariids get their name from the constellation in the night sky that they appear to radiate from - the constellation of Aquarius, near the bright star Delta Aquarii. Must-See Sky Events in 2025 On the meteor shower's origin, Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) says: "It was thought that the meteor shower originated from the breakup of the Marsden and Kracht sungrazing comets – comets that get within about 850,000 miles of the Sun at their closest approach. "Recently, however, another sungrazing comet called Comet 96P/Machholz has been identified as the likely source of the meteor shower. "Discovered in 1986 by Donald Machholz, the comet has an estimated diameter of four miles (6.4 kilometres) and takes just over five years to complete one orbit around the Sun. "As the comet gets heated by the Sun, ice in the comet vaporises and loosens small bits of rock and dust, which form the stream of debris that produces the Delta Aquariids meteor shower." How to view the Delta Aquariid meteor shower in the UK Despite the Delta Aquariid meteor shower being more visible in the southern hemisphere, those in the northern hemisphere will still be able to catch a glimpse. Timelapse of the Southern Delta Aquariid Meteor Shower — Lucid Dream (@WeDontEnd) April 4, 2023 NSC says to face towards the south-east, with the meteors appearing to originate from near the star Delta Aquarii in the constellation Aquarius. However, the meteors can appear all over the sky, and as RMG explains, meteors will appear longer the further away from the radiant you look. The meteor shower can be best viewed just after midnight, with RMG predicting a "steady stream of meteors" expected over several days. While the shower doesn't have a noticeable peak, it's expected that it will reach its maximum rate on July 30. Tips on how to best view the Delta Aquariid meteor shower The Royal Museums Greenwich has provided its tips on viewing the meteor shower. Its website says to ensure to check the weather forecast ahead of time, and if the forecast isn't favourable, find a different location to observe from or view the meteor shower on another day. Tips for Night Sky Photos on Your Phone It adds that in 2025, the Delta Aquariid meteor shower's maximum occurs six days after New Moon, so observing conditions are "reasonably favourable". Top tips on viewing the shower include: Make sure that you are in a dark sky area and have an unobstructed view towards the south Lie down on a blanket or sit in a lawn chair to ensure that you have a wide view of the sky Your naked eye is the best instrument to use to see meteors – don't use binoculars or a telescope as these have narrow fields of view Allow your eyes to adapt to the dark and don't look at any lights, or at your phone, to maintain your dark adaptation The Go Stargazing website has some of the publicly accessible dark sky sites in the UK. Recommended reading: It reminds those who are going stargazing to take appropriate clothing and refreshments. It also says to bring a red torch due to it not affecting dark-adapted eyes, but adds that the "simplest of stargazing sessions needs no equipment at all". Phone apps are also a good source of knowledge, and can teach and provide a real-time view of the night sky.
