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In Pictures: Drought takes its toll on countryside as England changes colour

England has taken on a different hue with infrequent rain causing parched landscapes.

The Independent UK

Village suffers in the heat without a drop of rain in all of July

The cricket club at Odiham in Hampshire is having to water its wicket at least once a day, while farmers have to buy in food for cattle.

The Independent UK

Test flight ahead of Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

Thirty balloons took off from Vassells Park in the north east of the city.

The Independent UK

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Psychedelic ‘amazement park’ prepares to open in Bristol

Visitors to Wake The Tiger enter the parallel world of Meridia – a maze of rooms and tunnels exploring humanity’s relationship with the environment.

The Independent UK

In Pictures: UK tries to keep cool in heatwave as temperatures soar

The Met Office has confirmed that the UK is on track for its hottest day on record, with even higher temperatures predicted for Tuesday.

The Independent UK

In pictures: Britain sizzles as record heatwave approaches

Predicted high temperatures have prompted warnings from officials.

The Independent UK

Decommissioned oil rig arrives to be transformed into art installation

The disused structure will be covered in plants and trees and feature a 10-metre waterfall

The Independent UK

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MP Jamie Wallis banned from driving after fleeing crash scene

Jamie Wallis, 38, was found asleep in bed by police after he abandoned his Mercedes after crashing into a telegraph pole in South Wales.

The Independent UK

In pictures: Temperatures soar as UK basks in heatwave

It was a bright start to the week for many parts of the country, with the mercury predicted to climb all week.

The Independent UK

Logan Mwangi: Five missed chances to save little boy murdered by mother and stepfather

Five-year-old referred to social services months before he was found dead in river near home in south Wales

The Independent UK

Toppling Colston statue ‘unacceptable’ form of political debate, court told

The Attorney General has asked Court of Appeal judges to review the law around the case.

The Independent UK

In Pictures: Glastonbury clean-up returns festival site to farm

Volunteers began shifting rubbish strewn across the 800-acre site as revellers began to make their way home.

The Independent UK

Kendrick, Diana and a fire-breathing spider: Sunday at Glastonbury – in pictures

The 2022 Glastonbury festival closed out in explosive style, with furious moshpits, stunning special guests and giant clouds of confetti

The Guardian - UK

In Pictures: Fans show little sign of fatigue on final day of Glastonbury

Diana Ross, Lorde and Kendrick Lamar were the big names closing the Worthy Farm event for 2022.

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Macca, Greta and two sexy kangaroos: Saturday at Glastonbury – in pictures

From the ultra-vivacious Yves Tumor, Megan Thee Stallion and Yungblud, to punters dressed as disco balls, feast your eyes on a spectacular day at Glastonbury 2022

The Independent UK

Love saves the world, say Ukraine’s Go_A after ‘dream’ Glastonbury performance

Lead singer Kateryna Pavlenko said the festival at Worthy Farm is a ‘place for free people’.

The Guardian - UK

Billie Eilish, Sam Fender and chest hair bras: Friday at Glastonbury – in pictures

From stars such as TLC and Sleaford Mods to eccentric festival punters in their underpants, we give a glimpse into Glastonbury’s first big day

The Independent UK

Youngest solo headliner Billie Eilish electrifies Glastonbury with opening set

The singer made a dramatic entrance by being raised from beneath the stage as the crowd of adoring fans chanted her name.

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The Independent UK

Sam Fender hails Glastonbury debut as ‘most crazy experience’ during Pyramid set

Billie Eilish will take to the stage following Fender, when she will make history as Glastonbury’s youngest ever solo headliner.

The Independent UK

In pictures: Revellers defy threat of rain on day three of Glastonbury

The fans turned out in force as the music got under way on the main stages at the festival at Worthy Farm, Somerset.

The Independent UK

In Pictures: Revellers arrive at Glastonbury Festival on day one

Those entering the gates on the first day of the event were told ‘this is going to be the best show in town’.

The Independent UK

In Pictures: George and Charlotte in Cardiff while Anne goes to the races

Members of the royal family visited the nations on day three of the Jubilee celebrations.

The Independent UK

Portrait artist marks the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by creating a ‘wrinkles and all’ Her Majesty Barbie doll

Bristol mum-of-three Lou Gray, 61, started creating portraits during the March 2020 lockdown using Barbie and Action Man dolls as her blueprint

The Independent UK

Commission reveals strategy to cut violence against women and girls in Plymouth

The commission is one of the first of its kind in the UK, and was set up in response to the Keyham shootings and the murder of Bobbi-Anne McLeod.

The Independent UK

Crowds line streets for Bobbi-Anne McLeod’s funeral

A horse-drawn carriage took the 18-year-old’s coffin from her home in Leigham, Plymouth, to St Andrew’s Church in Royal Parade.

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