UK weather forecast: What can we expect in August after scorching heatwaves? The Met Office forecasts changeable weather over the coming month The Independent UK · Aug 4
Ben Stokes rules out 2027 Ashes return but ambition is ‘to coach England one day’ Ben Stokes has rejected suggestions he could reverse his recent England retirement and return for the 2027 Ashes The Guardian - UK · Aug 4
How rose-ringed parakeets went from escaped pets to one of Britain's most recognisable birds Bright green, loud and unmistakable, rose-ringed parakeets have become one of the most recognisable birds in London's parks and gardens, despite having no natural historical presence anywhere in Britain. The species, native to parts of Africa and South Asia, was first confirmed breeding in the wild in Britain in 1969,… The Times of India · Aug 4
Ben Stokes drops verdict on Joe Root’s return as England Test captain and outlines his future ambitions IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 4
Ben Stokes questions Harry Brook captaincy snub – and admits he hopes to coach England one day Brook was overlooked as Stokes’s successor with Joe Root instead reappointed as Test skipper The Independent UK · Aug 4
Tuesday briefing: Inside the right’s heated climate-denial debate In today’s newsletter: A small chorus of right-leaning critics are trying to convince politicians that climate action is deeply unpopular, downplaying its seriousness in the process The Guardian - UK · Aug 4
Rain forecast but driest areas may still not see a drop, Met Office warns Rain is finally on the way for parts of the UK after the driest July in England and Wales since records began. Evening Standard · Aug 3
Thunderstorm and flash flood warning as latest heatwave comes to an end Flash flooding could hit in areas with ground scorched by the recent heatwaves The Independent UK · Aug 3
TOWIE star reveals she left UK after machete-wielding burglars broke into her home McKenna opened up about the terrifying ordeal on Jamie Laing’s podcast Evening Standard · Aug 3
White-tailed eagles released in Exmoor to boost bird’s return to English skies Six young birds have been released in Exmoor National Park. Evening Standard · Aug 3
White-tailed eagles return to Exmoor after more than 200 years Conservationists behind the scheme hope the new arrivals in Exmoor will further bolster the species' population The Independent UK · Aug 3
Britain’s potato crop at risk amid ongoing heatwaves Supermarkets have been told to expect smaller potatoes amid the ongoing heatwaves The Independent UK · Aug 3
PM to tighten early release rules but men jailed over PC Harper’s death can be freed Rapists, child abusers and groomers will not leave prison early but some of those serving sexual or violent offences will now leave after half their sentence The Guardian - UK · Aug 3
Evening Standard · Aug 3 Chelsea set for major injury boost after confirming eighth summer transfer Chelsea’s new signing suffered a freak injury during England’s World Cup last-16 win
Euronews · Aug 3 England and Wales record driest July on record, Met Office says Southern England experienced its "driest month ever recorded" in July, the Met Office added, noting that records dated back to 1836.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3 July was driest month in southern England since records began England and Wales provisionally record driest July in nearly 200 years, Met Office says
The Independent UK · Aug 3 Wingstop UK sales surge 75% as chain opens more new restaurants The hospitality chain has said it plans to open up to 30 sites this year across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
The Independent UK · Aug 3 Met Office confirms exactly how dry July was – as multiple records are smashed IN FULL
The Independent UK · Aug 3 England and Wales suffer driest July on record Some areas of England saw the driest month ever amid ‘truly remarkable month’ in UK’s climate record
The Independent UK · Aug 3 England and Wales suffer driest July on record in summer of extreme weather Met Office provisional figures also show last month was exceptionally hot and sunny.
International Business Times UK · Aug 3 UK Food Shortage Fears Grow as Drought Leaves Some Farmers Facing Their Last Harvest UK farmers warn of potential food shortages due to record drought conditions, urging government intervention to protect domestic supplies.
The Conversation · Aug 3 Why the UK still can’t fix social care – and what four other countries got right On an average day, around one in ten hospital beds in England are occupied by someone medically fit to leave, but unable to do so because the care they need at home is not available. At an estimated cost of £562 per hospital bed per day, this costs £2.7 billion…
Evening Standard · Aug 3 Swathes of England under heat health alerts as temperatures to rise to 30s again The Met Office says temperatures could hit 35C on Monday.
International Business Times UK · Aug 3 Britain's Heatwave Warning: Why Water Shortages Could Continue After Temperatures Fall Britain's record summer heat may ease, but experts warn water shortages could persist due to low rainfall, affecting rivers, reservoirs, and agriculture, with drought conditions expected to continue.