Weather

Swathe of counties from Dorset to East Anglia named as back-to-back heatwaves take their toll

Temperatures set to stay above 30C as fire chiefs report more than 250 wildfires and grass fires in just two weeks

Farmers facing poor harvest returns as water companies impose usage bans

Fire chiefs issue plea to public over future wildfire risk as heatwave set to continue

South East water has established an industry-first livestock register, tailoring alternative water support directly to agricultural customers

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Services called to 48 incidents after heatwave leaves ground dangerously dry

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