Schools interrupt lessons to watch astronaut Tim Peake

The rocket carrying British astronaut Tim Peake headed off to the International Space Station earlier today.

The nation held its breath when the Soyuz space capsule lifted off from Kazakhstan this morning.

Schools across our region interrupted lessons so pupils could watch history being made.

Natalie Gray was at one which will do a live link-up with "Major Tim" in February as he orbits the earth.

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