Temperatures had been forecast to hit 32C across the south east on Saturday and had already reached that level on Thursday in London.

Robbie Wallace, a 28-year-old motorcyclist from Northallerton, North Yorkshire, is preparing to compete in the 2026 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia.

Richard Western, a former president of Darlington Lions Club and a committed member of Darlington Rotary Club, died shortly before his 80th birthday.

A bright pink community bus in rural North Yorkshire is seeking more volunteer drivers due to increasing demand. The HECK! Community Pink Bus ...