The solar eclipse attracts the attention of 350,000,000 people across Europe, with Cornwall being the only region of Britain to experience totality. 20 August – A MORI poll shows Labour support at 49%, giving them a 22-point lead over the Conservatives. However, it is the first time since their election win over two years ago that they have polled at less than 50% in the poll by the leading market research company. 22 August – Norfolk farmer Tony Martin, 54, is charged with the murder of a sixteen-year-old burglar who was shot dead at his home two days ago. He is also charged with wounding a 29-year-old man who was also present at the time of the burglary. September September Rover launches the 25 and 45. Nissan launches a facelifted Primera to be built by Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK. Meningococcal vaccine against meningitis for young people begins rollout. 5 September – Bobby Robson, the 66-year-old former England manager, is appointed as Newcastle United's new manager. He is nearly 30 years older than his predecessor Ruud Gullit. 9 September – Chris Patten's report recommends reform of Royal Ulster Constabulary. 23 September – At the Hamilton South by-election, Bill Tynan holds the seat for the Labour Party. 23 September – At the Wigan by-election, Neil Turner holds the seat for the Labour Party. 24 September – The Royal Bank of Scotland launches a hostile takeover bid for the NatWest Bank. 27 September – The Midland Bank adopts the name of its owner HSBC, marking an end of the Midland Bank name after 163 years. 27 September – The Kosovo Train for Life aid train arrives in Kosovo after 4,500-kilometre journey from the United Kingdom October October – The government distributes to all household a booklet concerning the Year 2000 problem, What everyone should know about the Millennium Bug. 1 October – The Rugby World Cup begins in the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. 5 October The Ladbroke Grove rail crash claims the lives of 31 people when two trains collide at Ladbroke Grove Junction, 2 miles west of Paddington station, London. Many more people are being treated in hospital for injuries. Harold Shipman goes on trial at Preston Crown Court accused of murdering 15 female patients who died in the Greater Manchester area between 1995 and 1998. 10 October – The London Eye begins to be lifted into position on the South Bank in