内容摘要："There is no threat to the Red Arrows, we want them to fly for the future and continue to set new standards."

"There is no threat to the Red Arrows, we want them to fly for the future and continue to set new standards."

Keen night owls have spotted the Northern Lights across the East of England once again, with stunning pictures taken as far south as Buckinghamshire on Thursday night.The Met Office earlier said the lights, also known as aurora borealis, would probably be seen over Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Weather forecasters had advised that the relatively clear skies would create a good chance of seeing the phenomenon.Anyone keen on capturing the beautiful colours is advised to use a long exposure camera to capture the auroras, as it is not always visible with the naked eye.Volunteer history buffs have been given permission to dig in a park along the line of the original Stockton and Darlington Railway Line.

The community archaeological dig has the "unprecedented" honour of uncovering the track bed in Preston Park, Stockton-on-Tees.Dr Emma Watson, who is leading the project, said they want hope to discover how the track bed was constructed, but any other forgotten paraphernalia found would be very exciting.

"If we could find a milestone or a datestone that would be very exciting," she said.

Richard Neal, a volunteer for Tees Archaeology, said digging for two days had been "very rewarding".As the corporate director for the children and young people's service, Mr Carlton has been awarded the honour for his work and dedication in a career spanning 35 years.

Mr Carlton said he had been shocked but felt "extremely privileged" to be given the honour for services to children, young people and families.He added: "I'm still in shock really, I just never expected that such a thing could happen. It's a huge honour and I feel very humbled to receive it."

Christopher Maxwell, 61, from York, has been appointed MBE for services to public protection, reducing reoffending and rehabilitation.He said: "I effectively lead and run a scheme which places people who come out of prison into temporary accommodation in the hope that it will give them some stability, so that they can find work.