The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.

The prime minister holds cross-party talks as he speeds up review of social care in England.

Musa Ahmed is the third person to die after getting into difficulty in the water last Wednesday.

Police are reviewing four unexplained deaths at a homeless shelter where James Desborough stayed.

Johannes Natland travelled to Huddersfield to carry out a 'hit' in March last year.

Andy Burnham's comments suggest he will not personally back a fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.