Hertfordshire in the news as UK energy/tech tensions ripple nationwide. A historic county just north of London, Herts sits between Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Bucks and Greater London.
UK households face water-use restrictions as heatwaves push demand. South East Water and Southern Water have introduced temporary hosepipe bans in Kent, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, with further restrictions possible as a third heatwave of the year looms. The Met Office warns continued extreme temperatures, while water firms stress reduced outdoor use to protect supplies.