Isle of Anglesey: Wales’s north-west island, county and cultural hub
The Environment Agency has declared drought in seven areas of central, eastern and southern England as the UK braces for a fourth heatwave. Wales had already declared drought status, with amber and yellow heat alerts in force and rising fire risk. Met Office records a new June temperature high of 38C, while authorities warn of wildfire threats and health risks for vulnerable groups.
Business Insider UK reports a rising interest in savory flavors as young adults reduce alcohol intake, with YEW’s pickle sparkling water launching in Planet Organic stores and online, priced at £1.69 per can; the drink is praised for a natural, tart pickle taste and a refreshing, non-alcoholic alternative.
Sizewell B will continue generating electricity until 2055 after a 20-year life extension, with a contract for difference guaranteeing 370.50 per megawatt-hour from 2035. The move aims to shield billpayers and secure thousands of jobs and clean power, while backing new nuclear projects.
British judges have ordered a full inquest into Jools Sweeney's 2022 death after fresh social media evidence was identified, overturning a 23-minute original inquiry that did not examine digital life. The ruling also prompts wider questions about how platforms preserve data for coroners and may influence new legal standards.