Wessex Water announces hosepipe ban for first time in 50 years Wessex Water has become the latest utility to announce a hosepipe ban after weeks of hot and dry weather have plunged large parts of the country into drought The water firm said the temporary use ban will come into effect from midnight on Tuesday
Heroes and Nashville actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36 US actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died aged 36. A representative for the actress confirmed the death, saying her family would remember her as an “incredible light” who brought “immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her”.
Amy Hunt surpasses expectations after claiming fourth European Championship gold British sprinter Amy Hunt was delighted to have succeeded beyond her wildest dreams after becoming the first athlete to win four gold medals at a single European Championships. The 24-year-old world silver 200m medallist sealed her unprecedented quadruple in the inaugural mixed 4x100m relay final
Households evacuated after Stourbridge wildfires begin to return home Residents evacuated after a wildfire in Stourbridge have started returning to their homes as firefighters continue tackling ongoing blazes across the UK. Dudley Borough Council said in an update on Sunday that eight families whose houses have been destroyed by the fires have been able to
Sebastien Pocognoli takes over as Scotland boss on two-year contract Sebastien Pocognoli has been confirmed as the new Scotland head coach. Pocognoli, a former Belgium international, led Union to the 2024-25 Belgian title in his first season as a head coach. The 39-year-old described his appointment as an “honour” and added on the Scottish Football
Arsenal make a statement to take Community Shield title over Manchester City Arsenal set down a Community Shield marker for the new season by beating Manchester City 3-0 in Cardiff. Mikel Arteta’s champions resumed where the last Premier League campaign finished in May, holding silverware aloft as the Gunners suggested they remain the team to
Murder investigation after man bitten by dog dies A murder investigation has been launched after the death of a man who was bitten by a dog on a footpath often used by walkers, police said. West Yorkshire Police said officers received calls from 1.36pm on Saturday reporting an altercation a short time earlier on the
Crowdfunder raises more than £40,000 for Jason Arday’s family More than £40,000 has been raised for the family of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday after a Windrush campaigner launched a fundraising drive in his memory. Prof Arday had resigned from his post as the professor of sociology of education last week after allegations of plagiarism were made
Reform UK sets out proposals to slash benefits bill A Reform UK government would cut £50 billion from the welfare bill, with almost three million people seeing disability and sickness payments withdrawn or modified, Robert Jenrick said. Reform’s Treasury spokesman said the plan would be the biggest shake-up of the welfare state in a generation. Under
Relay success takes Amy Hunt within one of four-gold target The Golden Girl of British Athletics has added the Women’s 4x100m title to the individual sprint titles she won earlier in the week Amy Hunt is one win away from an unprecedented European quadruple after the British 4x100m women’s relay team won gold in style