Forecasters say showers will bring some relief to parched ground, but water shortages, reservoir pressure and hosepipe bans are set to continue.
Security camera footage has emerged as the Independent Office for Police Conduct investigates the circumstances of a crash that killed two officers and five others.
Two young women describe how impulse buying took over their finances, and the practical steps they used to regain control.
New analysis suggests the shift away from NHS dentistry is deepening access problems, with some areas hit far harder than others.
Criminals are exploiting a cash deposit system built for convenience, with police saying ordinary branches have become a major laundering route.