Heatwaves causing nurses to have seizures as ward temperatures top 30C

Train derails near Lewes in East Sussex, British Transport Police say

Major disruption to rail services in East Sussex as train derails near Lewes

Will this be the last heatwave of the summer?

‘Birmingham Four’ lawyers hope spycops inquiry will help reopen case

UK sees hottest day of the year as 38.1C recorded in Kew GardensAn amber extreme heat warning is in place for parts of England until midnight.12 mins agoClimate

Honeytrap killers drugged victims to steal from them - until two died

Dad to stand trial accused of murdering daughter Minnie MerrimanThe nine-year-old from West Yorkshire died after being found seriously injured at an industrial estate in Arbroath.2 hrs agoTayside & Central Scotland

New UK heat record broken as temperatures could hit 38C today – latest

Man, 102, dies after alleged assault in south Wales pub

Cap fossil-fuel-powered cars at 50mph, Burnham urged by Labour group

Boy suffered fatal brain injury in seaside drowningAn inquest into the deaths of Musa Ahmed, his cousin and her mother will be heard in January.5 hrs agoEssex

PM urged to give rich pensioners OBEs if they opt out of state pension

LIVETemperatures top 36C in England as amber extreme heat warning expandedThe Met Office has indicated there is now a 30% chance the UK August temperature record will be broken today.

Burnham-backing pressure group hits out at Labour immigration policy

Heatwaves drive A&E attendances up to record highMore than 2.4 million visits in each of last three months, as unions warn of inhumane conditions.2 hrs agoHealth

Pair killed in aircraft crash pictured for first time