Betelgeuse and the Crab Nebula: Stellar Death and Rebirth

What happens when a star dies? In 2019, Betelgeuse dimmed in brightness, sparking speculation that it may soon explode as a supernova. While it likely won’t explode quite yet, we can preview its fate by observing the nearby Crab Nebula. Betelgeuse is easy to find as the red-hued shoulder star of Orion. A variable star, […]

Major progress on Network Rail projects this Christmas

The Christmas period will see strong progress made on Network Rail projects along the East Coast Main Line – part of the £160 million of railway investment nationally this festive season. Much of the Christmas work will be done while trains are not running but passengers are advised to check all parts of their journey before travelling. […]