The region's fire chief says the service took thousands of 999 calls across "one of the most significant" incidents in its history.

Multiple fires burned across the West Midlands and destroyed homes.

"It was pandemonium... I could feel the carriage rocking," says one passenger who was on the train with his six-year-old daughter.

Heatwave conditions continue on Friday in south-east England but it is turning fresher for all into the weekend.

Top grades and students going to university are on the up, but technical subjects are also becoming more popular.

Britain's Amy Hunt charges to 200m glory to secure her second European Championships gold medal - but the sprinter has her sights set on a historic quadruple in Birmingham.

Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital in critical condition and later died, police have confirmed.

The mayor of Qusra says Israeli troops have been telling families to leave their houses, using some as barracks.

A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.

Mangione faces two federal charges of stalking resulting in death, each carrying a maximum sentence of life in prison.