Drought has been declared in two areas of Wales and part of England, following record dry conditions, heatwaves, wildfires and dwindling rivers.
A security guard seriously injured during the Manchester synagogue attack last year says "life changed forever that day" and has revealed how he struggles with the aftermath.
Parched gardens and parks are set for a spot of relief in the coming days with rain moving into some drought-threatened areas.
Domestic abuse incidents during the 2026 FIFA World Cup were at their highest recorded level compared with similar tournaments, the UK Football Policing Unit has said.
A drug smuggling gang was caught trying to retrieve £40m of cocaine from the sea after the entire haul was nearly lost when their GPS trackers failed.
Weight loss drugs such as Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to an increased risk of hair loss, according to researchers.
The Welsh government says it has activated its "crisis" plans to tackle ongoing wildfires, amid concerns about a lack of helicopters.
Andy Burnham has made a third policy announcement to help bring down costs - after dropping hints there would be more to come.
A "committed jihadist" planned a terror attack on a defence base with the man who later committed a fatal knife rampage at a Manchester synagogue, a court has heard.
At least 25 inflatable boats and 25 engines intended for use by people smuggling gangs have been seized in Felixstowe.