A practical seasonal checklist for keeping British homes cool, spotting heat exhaustion early, and sleeping safely through a UK heatwave without air conditioning.

Flood alerts and warnings come in three colours. Here is what yellow, amber and red actually mean, who issues them, and what to do at each stage.

Red warnings mean danger to life, yet plenty of people still drive, shop and sightsee as normal. Here are the common mistakes and what to do instead.