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

The 2022 extravaganza includes performers from around the world alongside homegrown talent from the UK.

Kate donned a wetsuit as she joined the British racing team alongside Olympian Sir Ben Ainslie.

Red and white were the colours of the day as England supporters converged on Wembley ahead of the match against Germany.

Birmingham played host to a spectacular opening ceremony for the 2022 Games.

Only around one in five trains was running on Wednesday, on around half the network, with some areas having no services all day.

The elaborate costumes didn’t keep the attendees from the usual seaside pursuits of beach walks and fish and chips.

The heatwave is causing major problems for the UK’s transport network.

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 UK Health Security Agency has issued a level 4 heat-health alert – described as an ’emergency’.

Tracy Nicholls said the “ferocious heat” predicted over the next few days could have a detrimental effect on Britons.

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

The hot weather is expected to continue into next week.

Boaters were out in Knaresborough, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick, with forecasters predicting a heatwave to come.

All the latest updates as the Prime Minister fights for his position amid criticism of the Chris Pincher affair.

The resignations heap further pressure on the PM.

The event marked the 50th anniversary of the UK’s first Pride parade.

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

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