The blast of heat prompted advisories across much of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and in Southern New Hampshire and Maine.

Formby has been designated "excellent" for the past 10 years. Only three other areas in the north-west of England currently share that rating - Moreton in Wirral and two in Cumbria - St Bees and Silecroft. "You've got about 35 designated bathing waters across the North West," says Simon Holding from United Utilities.

England captain Ben Stokes retired hurt with apparent cramp as his team dominated day 3 of the fourth cricket test against India on Friday. Stokes was 66 not out in the evening session at Old Trafford with England leading by 133 runs.

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The first football coach of Lionesses star Esme Morgan has said the defender "had it all" from a young age. Morgan was part of the England side who came from behind to beat Italy 2-1 on Tuesday to book a place in Sunday's Euro 2025 final against Spain.

Sarina Wiegman sang a celebratory song in her native Dutch when England clinched a spot in the Euro 2025 final. She attempted to high-five assistant Darren Ward, but missed. She admitted she planned to treat herself with a "glass of something nice.

The two-time Ballon d’Or winner spent four days in hospital before the Euros but has come alive in the knockout stages to lead Spain into the final

England and Bristol Bears prop Sarah Bern says building her social media profile has helped her confidence after anxiety around body image.