UK weather: Temperatures set to hit 33C in third heatwave of the summer
Image source, PA Media Ben Rich Lead Weather Presenter The UK’s third heatwave of the summer is forecast to arrive later this week and it could be the most widespread…
Yorkshire Water to introduce hosepipe ban across county
Steve Jones & Paul Hudson BBC News, Yorkshire BBC Baitings Reservoir, near Ripponden, has almost completely dried out A hosepipe ban affecting more than five million people in Yorkshire will…
Women’s health campaigners want results for pelvic mesh victims
Harriet Heywood BBC News, Cambridgeshire BBC Pelvic mesh was used to give weak or damaged tissue extra support and treat incontinence in women for many years A woman has criticised…
First malaria vaccine for babies approved for use
The first malaria treatment suitable for babies and very young children has been approved for use. It’s expected to be rolled out in African countries within weeks. Until now there…
Oasis fans miss reunion gig after fake Cardiff ticket sales
Joe Langstaffe & Antonia Matthews BBC News Reuters One fan said the biggest disappointment was missing out on seeing Oasis perform Dozens of Oasis fans who believed they had bought…
Families demand answers as Southport inquiry opens
Jonny Humphries BBC News, Liverpool Family handouts Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice Aguiar and were murdered in the attack on 29 July 2024 The families of three murdered…
Iron Maiden 50th anniversary marked with new coin
Heavy metal legends Iron Maiden has been commemorated on a UK coin to mark 50 years since its formation. Designed by artist Albert “Akirant” Quirantes, the coin features mascot Eddie…
Indonesian volcano Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki spews massive ash cloud as it erupts again
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki has begun erupting again – at one point shooting an ash cloud 18km (11mi) into the sky – as residents flee their homes once more. There…
Texas floods death toll climbs to more than 100
Angélica Casas BBC News Reporting fromKerrville, Texas Watch: ‘This is a tragedy’ – Texans gather to pay respects to flood victims The death toll from flash floods that struck central…
Trump upbeat on Gaza ceasefire talks as he hosts Netanyahu
Reuters US President Donald Trump has said he thinks talks to end the war in Gaza have been “going along very well”, as he hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…