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Drought expected to be declared as UK will be hotter than parts of the Caribbean (PA)

Drought expected to be declared with UK to be hotter than parts of the Caribbean
Temperatures in England today (August 12) could reach 35C making it hotter than parts of the Caribbean. A drought is to be declared for parts of England.

Framed. (Canva)

What is today's Framed? August 12 movie hints and answer

What is a drought and what happens if one is declared? What we know (PA)

What is a drought and what happens if one is declared?

Co-op said its commitments would counter high street bank closures, removal of free ATMs and the rise of cashless retailing (PA)

Co-op to launch scheme in order to save communities from running out of cash

EastEnders star confirmed to take on Strictly this year (PA)

EastEnders star confirmed to take on Strictly this year

Shortlist for Eurovision host city 2023 announced with Newcastle and Glasgow named

Shortlist for Eurovision host city 2023 announced with Newcastle and Glasgow named

The US actress suffered “severe anoxic brain injury” and remains in a coma in critical condition (PA)

Anne Heche's family give devastating statement as she is ‘not expected to survive'

A boy listening to music on his heaphones. Credit: Canva

What is today's Heardle? August 12 song hints and answer

What is today's Wordle? August 12 hints and answer (PA)

What is today's Wordle? August 12 hints and answer

Boris Johnson told to 'wake up' as UK energy bills could cost two months' wages in 2023. (PA)

UK households set to lose two months pay in 2023 as government told to 'wake up'

A man thinking. Credit: Canva

What is today's Quordle? August 12 word puzzle hints and answer

Weaver clues: Hints and answers for August 12 word game

Weaver clues: Hints and answers for August 12 word game

Perseid meteor shower to light up the night sky this week (PA)

Perseid meteor shower to light up the night sky this week

Framed. (Canva)

What is today's Framed? August 11 movie hints and answer

Flood warning: Watch video showing dangers of downpour after heatwave

Flood warning: Watch video showing dangers of downpour after heatwave

Section 44 health and safety at work act heatwave: Law explained amid Met Office warning. (PA)

Can you leave work if it is too hot? Your rights amid Met Office warning

Met Office forecast reveals exact day the August heatwave will end

Met Office forecast reveals exact day the August heatwave will end

BBC Strictly Come Dancing pair Maisie Smith and Max George spotted 'kissing' on holiday. (PA)

Eastenders star Maisie Smith seen 'kissing' very famous new love interest

Countryfile and CBeebies star confirmed among Strictly 2022 line up (PA)

Countryfile and CBeebies star confirmed among Strictly 2022 line up

Louis Theroux's Jiggle Jiggle rap now has it's own music video (PA)

Louis Theroux's Jiggle Jiggle rap now has it's own music video

The Peter Rabbit collection is the latest in a long line of Cath Kidston collaborations with pre-existing properties (Cath Kidston)

Cath Kidston releases limited edition Peter Rabbit collection available now

KFC is looking for something unexpected and exciting to add to its menu (KFC)

KFC launches competition for the chance to create NEW item for its menu

McDonald's Monopoly start date is officially announced and its just weeks away (PA)

McDonald's Monopoly start date is officially announced and its just weeks away

X Factor star to swap the stage for the dance floor in this year’s Strictly (PA)

X Factor star to swap the stage for the dance floor in this year’s Strictly

The presence of ‘polyfluoroalkyl substances’ in rainwater makes it too polluted for people to drink (Canva)

No rainwater that falls anywhere on Earth is safe to drink, new study claims

The deadline to apply to the Department of Work and Pensions is August 18, with around 850,000 households eligible for the support (PA)

Warning as deadline for £3,300 payment approaches

Martin clarified that he's not retiring fully, but would just like to work a bit less (PA)

Steve Martin announces he will no longer seek out any TV or film roles

Ryanair's trademark one euro and 10 euro fares will not be seen for a “number of years” (PA)

Ryanair to scrap 10 Euro fares over soaring fuel prices

Researchers said vegetarian diets “often have lower intakes of nutrients that are linked with bone and muscle health” (PA)

Women who do not eat meat 'more likely to break hips in later life' study says

Met Office meteorologist Marco Petagna said the risk of wildfires was very high (PA)

'Exceptional' wildfire risk across England and Wales as heatwave hits

Some patients have been facing difficulties accessing some medicines in recent months (PA)

Pharmacists issue 'concerned' warning to patients over medicine shortages in UK

A woman listening to music on her headphoned. Credit: Canva

What is today's Heardle? August 11 song hints and answer

Can you cook? Here’s how you can apply to be on the next series Come Dine With Me (Canva)

Can you cook? Here’s how you can apply to be on the next series of Come Dine With Me

A woman thinking. Credit: Canva

What is today's Quordle? August 11 word puzzle hints and answer

Word game Weaver is an ideal alternative for Wordle and Quordle fans. Picture: Canva

Weaver clues: Hints and answers for August 11 word game

See what's in the middle aisles at Aldi and Lidl from Thursday August 11 (PA/Canva)

See what's in the middle aisles at Aldi and Lidl from Thursday August 11

The Royal Mint reveals Queen's signature to feature on coins for first time - how to buy. (PA)

The Queen's signature to feature on Royal Mint coins for first time

What is today's Wordle? August 11 hints and answer (PA)

What is today's Wordle? August 11 hints and answer

Amazon and eBay under fire as Which? investigation finds illegal weapons sold in the UK. (PA)

'Disturbing' illegal weapons found on Amazon and eBay for less than £10

PrettyLittleThing ad banned for 'socially irresponsible' images of 16-year-old model

Raymond Briggs, illustrator of The Snowman, has died aged 88 (PA)

Raymond Briggs, illustrator of The Snowman, has died aged 88

Watch as avegan activists are dragged out of Harrods are protesting diary (PA/Animal Rebellion)

Watch as vegan activists are dragged out of Harrods after protesting dairy

Royal Mail vans. Credit: PA

Royal Mail staff announce four-day strike - see dates

BBC Eastenders star James Farrar 'heartbroken' after 'family member' is killed. (PA)

Eastenders star left 'heartbroken' after 'family member' knocked down and killed

New series of Shetland to air tonight - How to watch (BBC/PA)

New series of Shetland to air tonight - How to watch

Eleventh celebrity contestant confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2022 (PA)

Former Arsenal and England star confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2022

Tenth celebrity contestant confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2022 (PA)

Tenth celebrity contestant confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2022

The August supermoon is also known as the 'sturgeon moon' (PA)

Final supermoon of 2022 is set to be visible this week - How to watch

National Highways has outlined some top tips to help people keep traffic moving and make their journeys easier (PA/Canva)

Urgent advice for drivers travelling this week due to heatwave and rail strikes

BBC admits to breaking impartiality rules by broadcasting Russell T Davies interview (PA)

BBC admits to breaking impartiality rules by broadcasting Russell T Davies interview

Ryanair strikes Spain airports: Airline shares important message with UK holidaymakers. (PA)

Ryanair shares important message amid warning to anyone travelling to Spain

Blue green algae, or cyanobacteria, are a group of bacteria that can contain dangerous toxins which can be harmful and potentially fatal to pets (Canva)

Warning to pet owners over toxic algae after string of dog deaths

WhatsApp users warned of 'Hi Mum' scam that tricks people out of thousands (PA)

WhatsApp users warned of 'Hi Mum' scam that tricks people out of thousands

It is the first time since records began in 1845 that more babies were born to mothers who were not in marriages or civil partnerships (Canva)

Majority of babies born to unmarried mums for first time on record in England and Wales