The Latest Breaking News from England

Wednesday briefing: Why the prison crisis is about much more than early release

In today’s newsletter: As ministers scramble to resolve overcrowding in prisons, experts say the crisis demands a rethink of who we lock up – and what happens when they’re set free

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12

PM to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid ‘extreme heat’ warning and wildfires

Andy Burnham will hold an emergency Cobra meeting on Wednesday as temperatures this week could reach 38C and wildfires rage on.

Evening Standard · Aug 12

Lost letter from pope could rewrite story of the 1066 Battle of Hastings

Power struggle between rival popes in Rome may have had far-reaching consequences

The Independent UK · Aug 12

How viable are plans to free up prison space in England and Wales?

The PM is proposing three ways of increasing jail capacity – but none offer a quick or straightforward solution

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11

Droughts were predicted decades ago – yet water companies did nothing

Letters: Water boards in the south of England should have paid attention to scientific models and built reservoirs, writes Steve Lindsay, while Martin Gray suggests turning salt water into drinking water is the answer

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11

Djed Spence nears Tottenham exit with Inter in talks over £25.6m move

Tottenham are prepared to allow Djed Spence to join Inter, with the England defender expected to cost around €30m

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11

Andrew Flintoff’s son Rocky smashes sensational first Lancashire century

Andrew Flintoff’s son , Rocky, scored his first century for Lancashire during their One-Day Cup clash against Somerset on Tuesday. Rocky, 18, brought up his maiden hundred for his county off just 65 balls as Lancashire posted a huge total of 443-6. Rocky hit eight fours and four sixes on…

The Independent UK · Aug 11

Extreme heat warning for London as temperatures tipped to hit 38C

The Met Office has issued the heat warning for London and parts of the South East, East Midlands, East of England, West Midlands and South Yorkshire from 9am to midnight on Thursday

Evening Standard · Aug 11

Everything you can’t do in a heatwave as drought hits most of the UK

Water companies across the South of England and Wales have imposed hosepipe bans

The Independent UK · Aug 11

England recorded driest July in 190 years with just 6.5mm of rain as drought and water stress deepen

In July 2023, England faced its driest month in nearly two centuries, with record-low rainfall. The high temperatures and abundant sunshine led to increased water consumption, resulting in reduced reservoir levels and river flows. Water companies were compelled to impose usage restrictions. Additionally, farmers struggled with early harvesting and depleting…

The Times of India · Aug 11