A ceremonial county in North East England
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to Kevin Keegan, praising his energy, enthusiasm and the rebuilding work at Newcastle, following Keegan's death at 75. Ferguson recalls their fierce title battle in 1995-96 and a post-season night of reconciliation. The Guardian, BBC and Independent report the outpouring of tributes from across football.
A heatwave has pushed wildfire risk to extreme levels across England and Wales. North Wales declared a major incident near Conwy Mountain as crews battle expanding wildfires. Similar blazes are under way in Derbyshire, the South Downs and other counties, with hundreds of firefighters battling ongoing fires and evacuations continuing.
Conservation programs across the US and UK are expanding to protect shorebirds and raptors. Recent projects report rising populations and ongoing breeding successes, while communities focus on habitat restoration and responsible wildlife viewing.
The David Bowie: On Tour exhibition has begun its national run, starting at V&A Dundee and touring to Blackpool, County Durham, Hull and Bristol. It features more than 100 artefacts, including Ziggy Stardust costumes, Berlin-era keys, Low-era art and a rare Simpsons-related item, drawn from Bowie's stored archive.