Weather

Beer, cider and ice cream have been some of the beneficiaries of hot weather and the World Cup, with supermarkets using falling farmgate prices to keep prices under control

Crews from across the region and beyond battle two-day blaze amid further extreme heat warnings

Fears growing as temperatures near 40 degrees in Kent and first hosepipe ban is issued

Growers say cool spring and late warm spell has enabled berries to ripen slowly and evenly

NFU deputy president warned that food security starts with water

A prolonged spell of heat and dry weather at this stage of the growing season brings real concern, warns expert

Cooler spring temperatures have delayed the start of British strawberry season this year, but growers say the wait will be rewarded with berries packed with exceptional flavour

The Environment Agency has urged farmers to plan ahead for irrigation

Farmers have been urged to take care with high winds set to hit northern parts of the UK

While this is positive news for water supplies, the National Drought Group says exceptional levels of rain have caused devastating flooding in many communities