The druid, the weather presenter and the astronomer - when does autumn start?
31-08-2026 07:31 via bbc.co.uk

The druid, the weather presenter and the astronomer - when does autumn start?

Why are there three different dates for the start of autumn and who follows which date?
Read more »

General news



UK raises case of British activist detained by settlers in West Bank with Israel
UK raises case of British activist detained by settlers in West Bank with Israel
Police on site as construction work halted at wildlife spot
Police on site as construction work halted at wildlife spot
Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap plan
Business groups urge Swinney to scrap 'ineffective' food price cap plan
'Hurt' at lack of clarity over SEN taxi - 24 hours before girl, 7, returns to school
'Hurt' at lack of clarity over SEN taxi - 24 hours before girl, 7, returns to school
Early release scheme could see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warn
Early release scheme could see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warn
Grandfather dies months after confronting burglars
Grandfather dies months after confronting burglars
Masseuse fits rape alarm in treatment room after men treat her like 'a sex worker'
Masseuse fits rape alarm in treatment room after men treat her like 'a sex worker'
Fears over 'high risk' crossing after train crash death
Fears over 'high risk' crossing after train crash death
The millennials swapping doom-scrolling for gardening
The millennials swapping doom-scrolling for gardening
Hints of fiery finale for last ever episode of River City
Hints of fiery finale for last ever episode of River City
The Papers: 'Killers blocked from early release' and 'Harry should fund security'
The Papers: 'Killers blocked from early release' and 'Harry should fund security'
Parents of seriously ill children should get paid leave, says commissioner
Parents of seriously ill children should get paid leave, says commissioner
Patel to be replaced by Tugendhat as shadow foreign secretary
Patel to be replaced by Tugendhat as shadow foreign secretary
Emergency measures needed to stop teachers quitting, say Lib Dems
Emergency measures needed to stop teachers quitting, say Lib Dems
Desktop versie