Our live feed has now finished.
- A drought has been declared for some parts of England today (Friday).
- Wildlife Trusts have called for an England-wide hosepipe ban to protect nature and rivers.
- A four-day amber warning for extreme heat from the Met Office is in place for much of England and Wales until Sunday, with warnings of health impacts and disruption to travel.
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