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Three-quarters of England in drought as summer’s fifth heatwave looms

Four more regions given drought status, putting 27 million people under restrictions on water use

The Guardian - UK

UK firefighters battle huge blaze that tore through homes as residents told to ‘stay away’: Weather latest

Midlands Fire Service has said 14 fire engines remain at the scene

The Independent UK

Almost three-quarters of England in drought as conditions worsen in dry August

More areas of England have been moved into drought status as the country faces another heatwave.

Evening Standard

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In 1943, a German fighter had a US bomber in his sights, finger on trigger button but what happened left everyone stunned 50 years later

A damaged American bomber, Ye Old Pub, faced enemy fighters over Germany. German pilot Franz Stigler chose not to destroy the vulnerable aircraft. He escorted the bomber across enemy territory, saving its crew. The extraordinary wartime encounter remained a secret for decades. Stigler and pilot Charlie Brown later reunited, sharing…

The Economic Times

Jordan Nobbs ready to complete wishlist with Newcastle WSL dream

Jordan Nobbs has said she is determined to help women’s football to thrive in the north-east, with Newcastle having made several ambitious signings this summer

The Guardian - UK

Shoppers warned of supermarket price rises ‘within months’ due to extreme heat

Senior MP says consumers could feel impact of shortages on their food shop within the next six months

The Independent UK

Swimming pools and car washes could be banned as drought declared across most of England

Nearly three-quarters of England and all of Wales plunged into drought as UK on the verge of fifth heatwave

The Independent UK

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Morning-after pill now free at your local pharmacy – what you need to know

Almost 305,000 doses of the morning-after pill were provided free of charge in England’s high street pharmacies in the first five months of the new contraception service, according to new NHS data (October 2025 to March 2026). This figure marks one of the biggest changes in access to emergency contraception…

The Conversation

As severe drought hits, the UK’s food system faces crisis – here’s how to change that

The UK is in the grip of a severe drought. England and Wales received only 9-10% of their normal rainfall in July, and for England it was the driest July since records began in 1836. A fifth heatwave has just been forecast. This is the shape of things to come…

The Conversation

Record 230 migrants cross English Channel in single small boat, French officials say

Britain has been grappling with how to curb the perilous and politically contentious crossings, which in recent years have seen tens of thousands of migrants arriving annually on the shores of southeast England.

Euronews

Newcastle United report: Fikayo Tomori set for cut-price move, following Ruben Amorim decision

Newcastle United have 'come knocking' for Fikayo Tomori, following Ruben Amorim snubbing the England international

FourFourTwo

Eddie Hearn’s warning for rugby: ‘It’s so unambitious’

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Exclusive interview: After signing Henry Pollock and Finn Russell, the Matchroom promoter and talent agent sits down with Harry Latham-Coyle to lay out his vision for rugby’s future

The Independent UK

ICC Men's Player of the Month nominees for July 2026 revealed

Justin Greaves, Harry Brook, and Tanzid Hasan are July's ICC Player of the Month nominees. Greaves excelled with bat and ball for West Indies in Test matches. Brook was sensational for England in T20Is against India. Tanzid Hasan performed consistently for Bangladesh in white-ball series. These players earned nominations for…

The Economic Times

ICC Women's Player of the Month nominees announced for July

Hayley Matthews, Harshitha Samarawickrama, and Nat Sciver-Brunt are nominated for the ICC award. Matthews showcased exceptional all-round performances with bat and ball in ODIs. Samarawickrama played a key role in Sri Lanka's ODI series victory over Pakistan. Sciver-Brunt's crucial knocks helped England reach the T20 World Cup final. These players…

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Evening Standard

Amber heat health alerts across most of England as temperatures could reach 36C

More of England is expected to fall into drought as the UK’s extreme summer continues.

The Economic Times

Women's Hockey WC: India's journey from 1974 to 2022 marked by struggle

India's women's hockey team has a varied World Cup history. They achieved a notable fourth place in the inaugural 1974 tournament. Financial issues and qualification struggles marked several subsequent editions. The team returned to the World Cup in 1998 and 2002. Recent participations include reaching the quarterfinals in 2018 and…

The Independent UK

Drought expected to be declared in more parts of England as another heatwave looms

Millions more could face hosepipe ban as further regions expected to enter drought, expert says

The Independent UK

Will drought be declared in more parts of England? Here’s what we know

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The Independent UK

Mapped: Where drought has been declared in the UK as amber extreme heat warning issued

The whole of Wales and some 71.3 per cent of England is now in drought

The Guardian - UK

Amber heat-health alerts issued for most of England as temperatures could reach 36C or higher this week – as it happened

The upgraded alerts will be in place from 9am on Tuesday until 9pm on Friday

Evening Standard

Harry Kane makes Tottenham transfer decision ahead of Bayern talks

England captain has entered the final 12 months of his Bayern contract

The Guardian - UK

Amnesty International says Farage putting ‘hate and inhumanity’ over leadership with El Salvador prison plan – as it happened

A spokesperson for the human rights group likened the proposal to ‘financial brutality with British taxpayers’ money’

International Business Times UK

UK Solar Eclipse 2026: Will You Be Able to See It? Met Office Forecast Explained

The Met Office forecast suggests southern England could have some of the clearest skies during the eclipse.

The Independent UK

Mapped: UK to be hotter than Athens as fifth heatwave will bring 37C temperatures

Heat health alert covers all England as health chiefs warn of rise in deaths among vulnerable people

The National (Scotland)

Celtic 'monitoring' England international, face stiff transfer competition

Celtic are reportedly monitoring Newcastle United goalkeeper Pope.

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