National
Tropical humid heat and rain forecast after driest July on record
Provisional records from the Met Office show it was the driest July in England since records began
Weather
National
People urged to reduce unnecessary water use as England faces drought
The Met Office is forecasting potentially several more dry weeks ahead
National
The best and worst foods for staying hydrated and healthy during hot weather
Fruit and vegetables have the highest water content of any food
National
How to support elderly and vulnerable people during a heatwave
Older people can be more susceptible to heat exhaustion and heat stroke
InYourArea Community
Please don’t cause fires or other incidents during this week’s unprecedented heatwave
Following a recent spate of wildfires and other incidents, HWFRS is reminding people to take extra care as we approach unprecedented high temperatures during this week’s record heatwave.
InYourArea Community
Northern issues 'Essential Travel Only' guidance to customers in the North West
Northern is advising customers to only travel on its services if it's essential tomorrow.
National
Top tips to manage extreme temperatures during the heatwave
As the Met Office has issued its first red warning for extreme heat, health experts have been sharing advice on how to cope
National
Train companies urge people not to travel during heatwave
National Rail has implemented speed restrictions across its network
InYourArea
What to do if your dog has heatstroke
It is important to be able to spot the signs in heat stroke in dogs as the weather heats up
InYourArea
Heatwave could be triggering snake escapes
Animal charity advises exotic pet owners to keep their snakes securely contained as hot weather can make the animals very active and more likely to escape
InYourArea
Best ways to keep cool at night as UK's first ever red heat alert issued
As the heat continues to rise, here are some top tips to keep cool at night
InYourArea
Dogs Trust offers hot tips to keep canine companions cool
Dogs can struggle in the heat, so here are some top tips to keep them cool over the heatwave