A region of England governing Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire (part), Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland.
The NHS is facing ongoing pressure as extreme summer heat drives high patient volumes, staff fatigue, and equipment failures. Hospitals report heat-related complications, ambulance services struggle, and care settings adapt with cooling measures and extra staff. The situation follows a series of heatwaves with warnings to protect vulnerable populations.
The UK is experiencing a fifth heatwave of the year, with temperatures expected to reach mid-30s in parts of England. Amber and yellow heat-health alerts remain in force as authorities warn of health and water-supply pressures. Forecasters say the heat will ease over the weekend, but showers could arrive early next week.
As temperatures surge across the UK and Europe, schools face red heat warnings. Authorities urge adaptive measures from headteachers, including flexible timings, ventilation, hydration, and possible early closures. The debate over whether to close schools or keep them open intensifies as unions demand better climate-ready infrastructure.
Emergency services are conducting a multi-agency search at Testwood Lakes, near Totton, Hampshire, after a 15-year-old boy went missing while swimming. The incident coincides with a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures around 36C. The area is closed to the public while responders search, and authorities urge the public to avoid the site.
Isaac Clare-Watts, 26, from Nottingham, has died at Nine Ladies Stone Circle in the Peak District after a summer solstice gathering. A 41-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of murder. Police are seeking witnesses and footage from June 19–23 to understand the circumstances.
The NPR project has a £45bn funding cap and aims to connect northern cities with new or upgraded rail lines. MPs warn it risks repeating HS2’s failures, with unclear costs, routes and governance. The government maintains a disciplined, phased approach while engaging mayors and Network Rail.
Keir Starmer's defence investment plan has increased funding but critics warn it remains short of targets and is not fully funded, amid concerns about the strategy and regional impacts.
Kian Bateman has been given a life sentence after fatally striking Shelley Davies and seriously injuring her partner outside a Cardiff club. He was high on nitrous oxide and did not see Davies in the road before accelerating towards Bratcher. The judge has ordered at least 17 years in prison and imposed driving bans.
A 22-year-old skydiver has died near Langar Airfield. Emergency services were called on Sunday; the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Nottinghamshire Police and Skydive Langar are cooperating as investigators work toward a coroner's file. No other injuries have been reported.
The annual UK climate report shows that 2025 was the warmest year on record, with a shift of warmer conditions moving north and uphill. Days over 30C and nights over 18C have quadrupled in London, while rainfall fell sharply and droughts became more common. Authorities warn that extreme heat, sea levels, and water shortages will shape policy and daily life ahead.
The UK has seen a record-hot July and persistent drought across large parts of England and Wales. Hosepipe bans remain in force as cooling rain is forecast to be patchy and limited this weekend. Forecasters warn that heat and dry conditions will continue into next week, with a potential return of hotter spells in parts of the country.
The UK has faced a fourth heatwave with amber and yellow alerts across large swaths of England and parts of Wales. Temperatures peak midweek, with rainfall scarce and drought status declared in parts of Wales; authorities warn of health impacts and increasing wildfire risk. A cooler, wetter change is forecast to arrive later in the week.
Heat warnings cover much of England, with amber alerts in the East Midlands, London, the South East and East England. Yellow alerts remain for Yorkshire, the West Midlands and the South West. Officials warn of health risks, drought and heightened wildfire danger as temperatures rise this week.
Firefighters are containing a large wind-driven wildfire at Dunwich Heath, Suffolk. The fire has led to evacuations and a major incident status. Crews are monitoring hotspots, using helicopters and drones, with authorities warning of rekindles as weather conditions shift.
More than 50 environmental groups have written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, saying he has not used the words "climate change" since taking office and urging him to link this summer's wildfires, drought and record heat to the climate crisis. They call for a public plan, an end to new North Sea drilling and faster investment in clean power and resilience.
The 16-17 Saver Railcard has been extended to remain valid for a full year from purchase, even if the holder turns 18, with the change taking effect on 17 August. The policy aligns the youth railcard with others, aiming to reduce travel costs for young people and support education, employment, and training. Several outlets report on varying proposals to widen discounts beyond the Southeast.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has defended offering a former neo‑Nazi, Joshua Bonehill‑Paine, a role advising on culture and integration, amid protests from Jewish groups and victims. Bonehill‑Paine has withdrawn from standing in Crewkerne South for Somerset Council next year and may take an advisory position instead; critics question vetting and the impact on victims.
The UK is experiencing its fifth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures rising to the mid-30s across England and Wales. Health alerts are in place for vulnerable groups, and authorities warn of impacts on infrastructure and water supplies as a heatwave extends into the week.
The Teaching Regulation Agency has banned Tandy L’Enfant from teaching indefinitely after findings that she amended coursework and submitted grades not supported by pupil work across multiple classes. The proceedings spanned 2023–2026, with allegations triggering internal school investigations and formal TRA action. The panel emphasised deliberate dishonesty and subversion of the national qualification’s integrity.
Accell Group has exhausted all options and initiated insolvency proceedings for Raleigh and UK operations. Raleigh, founded in 1887 in Nottingham, was once the world’s largest bicycle maker. The move follows years of restructuring, factory relocations, and losses, with Accell now seeking an orderly process for viable activities and employment.
The UK is facing a heatwave with temperatures reaching into the mid-30s by midweek and warnings of drought across large parts of England and Wales. Authorities say millions are under water-use restrictions as dry conditions intensify, with new heat alerts and potential hosepipe bans.
England faces a fifth heatwave this year, with amber heat health alerts in force across most regions. Temperatures are set to reach mid-30s Celsius, with drought conditions intensifying and health services braced for strain as power, rail and water services face disruption.
UK A-level entries have reached a record high with top grades rising again. Maths remains the most popular subject, while the share of A/A* grades has increased. Boys lead in top grades, with economics and other quantitative subjects gaining traction as students weigh future job prospects.