Ancient finds in Cambridgeshire (Wandlebury) surface, plus ancient log boats; a historic spotlight on the county’s past.
Record‑level and near‑record May temperatures have been reported across multiple regions this week — parts of England and Russia have hit unusually high temps while the eastern US has recorded low‑90s — even as eastern Australia is facing a major rain band. Forecasts show brief, intense heat will give way to fronts or rain in most places; Australia is also seeing El Niño odds rise for winter.
Official hydrological outlook warns of below-normal river flows in central and southern England for the coming weeks, with rainfall in April 23% below average. Groundwater and reservoir levels are under pressure in the South and East, though some storage remains stable. Farmers warn on future supply; a Fens Reservoir is planned for the 2030s.
A three-year-old boy has been pulled from a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo near Huntingdon. The child has been taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in critical but stable condition. Police have arrested a 30-year-old man from Norfolk on suspicion of attempted murder; he has been bailed while inquiries continue.