The Latest Breaking News from England

Parts of England expected to hit 35C in ‘unprecedented’ May heatwave

Monday predicted to be hottest May day on record by large margin, as climate crisis makes 30C days more common

The Guardian - UK · May 25

May heat records could be broken by nearly 3C the day after hottest in 79 years

Temperature records are usually broken by points of a degree, not several degrees.

Evening Standard · May 25

Britain records hottest day of 2026 as 35C heatwave scorches London, Kent and Southeast England

Britain is experiencing its hottest weather of 2026, with temperatures soaring across England and parts of the country potentially reaching 35C. Official heatwave conditions have been declared in southern and eastern England, prompting amber heat-health alerts due to the extreme heat and potential strain on services.

The Times of India · May 25

Supermarket lung cancer checks find 10,000 cases in England

The initiative forms part of the NHS Lung Cancer Screening Programme which began in 2019

The Independent UK · May 24

Shop numbers return to growth after years of decline, say experts

However, England and Wales have still seen more than 6,000 retail premises vanish from local communities over the past five years.

Evening Standard · May 24

British high streets show signs of recovery despite thousands of shop closures

More than 6,000 retail premises have vanished from communities across England and Wales in the last five years

The Independent UK · May 24

Dear England review – Joseph Fiennes’s Gareth Southgate is a total caricature on TV

This television transfer of the hit play has a great cast and impressive footballing scenes. But the manager feels like a cross between Harold Steptoe and Captain Darling from Blackadder Goes Forth

The Guardian - UK · May 24

CRIK:'Revenge, spite' driving Aussie quick in Cup swansong

A motivated Megan Schutt has declared Australia's T20 World Cup campaign in England her last global tournament.

AAP · May 24

Dear England review – Cringe-inducing Gareth Southgate drama makes even Ted Lasso look subtle

2/5 James Graham’s state-of-the-nation footballing drama doesn’t have what it takes to make it past the group stage

The Independent UK · May 24

2025–26 Premier League: Top Scorers, Most Assists, Golden Glove Winner

Some of the best players in the Premier League collected prestigious individual awards after a standout 2025–26 season.

Sports Illustrated · May 24