Ethan Blackshaw

A teenage boy was seriously injured in a shooting at a school in the Ronna district of Södertälje, Sweden. Police arrested a 14-year-old girl, reportedly after finding her with a weapon, and local reports said she had fled a nearby treatment facility. Authorities have not confirmed a motive, and the circumstances of the shooting remain under investigation.

A total solar eclipse on 2 August 2027 will pass over Gibraltar, giving visitors from Britain the chance to experience up to four minutes and 32 seconds of totality. The eclipse will also be visible across parts of Yemen, Saudi Arabia, North Africa and southern Spain. Suggested viewing sites in Gibraltar include Casemates Square, Queensway Quay, Ocean Village and the Skywalk, while flights are available from several UK airports. Solar astrophysicist Ryan French describes it as the longest remaining total eclipse in people’s lifetimes and says the largely desert route should offer favourable weather conditions.

A suspected gas explosion caused a fire and the collapse of a bungalow on Cobb Hall Road in Newton Longville, near Milton Keynes. One man was taken to hospital with injuries, neighbouring residents were evacuated, and four fire appliances attended. Eyewitnesses described extensive damage, debris across the road and the force of the blast, while a local pub provided a safe gathering place for displaced residents.

Weather forecasts indicate that temperatures could rise above 30C across much of England and Wales from Wednesday next week, with highs of up to 34C potentially lasting through Friday or Saturday. Fifteen English counties may reach 34C or higher. The Met Office expects above-average temperatures, particularly in southern Britain, but says the conditions are unlikely to match the exceptional heat seen earlier in the summer and warns of possible thundery interludes.

Weather models indicate another UK heatwave at the start of August, with temperatures potentially reaching 38–39C across eastern and southeastern England. Southern and western regions may see 30C as early as Monday, with up to 11 consecutive days above that threshold. The Met Office expects changeable conditions for the rest of July but notes that temperatures will remain above average, with further heatwaves possible later in August. Counties including Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Kent are among those projected to face peak heat levels.

Forecast models indicate a potentially record‑breaking heatwave at the end of July, with temperatures in parts of England possibly reaching 38C and Yorkshire expected to see highs near 37C. GFS projections show a sharp temperature rise from July 27 to July 29, with widespread anomalies well above seasonal norms. The Met Office notes uncertainty about the heatwave’s persistence but expects above‑average conditions through late July, with brief cooler days around the upcoming weekend.

A volunteer at a Salvation Army charity shop in Norwich discovered an original signed David Hockney print hidden in a donated copy of Paper Pools, leading to its sale at auction for £41,160. The 46‑year‑old artwork, identified by volunteer Jemma Banks, was authenticated and listed through the organisation’s eBay store, drawing rapid bidding. The anonymous buyer expressed admiration for Hockney and appreciation for supporting the charity’s work. The find is described as exceptionally rare and has contributed significant funds to Salvation Army community services.

Forecasts indicate Yorkshire will briefly cool over the weekend before temperatures rise again, potentially reaching 33C to 34C next week as heat returns across northern England. After a stretch of unusually hot days and the likely end of the UK’s third heatwave of 2026, long‑range models show another surge of high temperatures affecting South and West Yorkshire most strongly. The Met Office expects a short period of near‑seasonal conditions before temperatures trend above average again, with largely dry and sunny weather continuing across the region.

Weather models indicate a prolonged heatwave across Yorkshire, with temperatures expected to reach up to 34–36°C and persist for up to fifteen days. High pressure over the region is generating intense heat, warm nights, and elevated UV levels, prompting health alerts and fire risk warnings for areas including the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales. A shift toward late July may bring increased chances of rain or thunderstorms as Atlantic systems move in, though temperatures are likely to remain above average.