The blast of heat prompted advisories across much of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and in Southern New Hampshire and Maine.

Formby has been designated "excellent" for the past 10 years. Only three other areas in the north-west of England currently share that rating - Moreton in Wirral and two in Cumbria - St Bees and Silecroft. "You've got about 35 designated bathing waters across the North West," says Simon Holding from United Utilities.

The Old Farmer's Almanac has been predicting weather since 1792, and claims to have near 80% accuracy over that time.

Dry conditions are not uncommon during the final month of summer. But as we observed a year ago, droughts can quickly sneak up on us, and we've definitely been drying out over the past 30 days.

The first football coach of Lionesses star Esme Morgan has said the defender "had it all" from a young age. Morgan was part of the England side who came from behind to beat Italy 2-1 on Tuesday to book a place in Sunday's Euro 2025 final against Spain.

The two-time Ballon d’Or winner spent four days in hospital before the Euros but has come alive in the knockout stages to lead Spain into the final

Follow our daily updates from Patriots training camp, including intel on the QBs, tight position battles and potential breakouts.

England and Bristol Bears prop Sarah Bern says building her social media profile has helped her confidence after anxiety around body image.