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Emergency services were called to Hendon Avenue in Ettingshall yesterday evening at 6.01pm, with an ambulance arriving three minutes later. Another ambulance, paramedic officer, trauma doctor and critical care paramedic also attended the scene shortly afterwards. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: 'On arrival, crews found a boy, who had been pulled from the water by police colleagues, in a critical condition. He was receiving basic life support by officers and ambulance staff immediately took over to administer advanced life support.'

A wet start to the summer holidays continued for millions of schoolchildren today as families embarking on getaways endured heavy rain in southern England. Most areas of the UK will see a mixed bag of sunshine and showers over the next few days along with temperatures around average for the time of year. But the mercury is expected to climb again from Sunday with 27C (81F) highs set to hit parts of the country next week, especially central and southern areas. And the RAC estimated drivers will make 27million leisure trips over the course of six days from Tuesday until Sunday as the summer getaway becomes drawn out. Experts added that 2.5million leisure trips by car would be taken today, ahead of 3.2million on 'Frantic Friday' tomorrow and then a peak of 3.6million on Saturday.

Hot and bothered Brits have taken to social media to share their sleepless nights as the UK basks in high temperatures. Parts of the UK saw temperatures as high as 28C on Monday but Brits have still maintained their sense of humour to get through it. Sweating sponges and a half naked man with a hosepipe are just some of the hilarious memes and funny reactions to the hot spell.

Summer has finally arrived in Britain with the hottest day of the year so far and temperatures expected to climb before they cool down, say forecasters. The start of a likely heatwave, where the temperature reaches a certain threshold for three days, began yesterday. The Met Office said the highest reading was 28.3C (82.9F) in Wisley, Surrey, making it the UK's warmest temperature of 2024 to date. London recorded a high of 27.4C (81.3F) at St James's Park, while the mercury rose to 27.3C (81.1F) in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire - which was also Scotland's hottest day so far. In addition, a temperature of 25.8C (78.4F) at Castlederg in County Tyrone made it Northern Ireland 's highest temperature of the year. Wales got to 24.8C (76.6F) at Hawarden yesterday, but its 2024 high remains 25.3C (77.5F) at Usk on May 12. With the blast of warm air set to peak at 31C (88F) tomorrow in the capital, health warnings were issued - running for four days between yesterday and Thursday.

Bulldogs star Sam Hughes could find himself disciplined after appearing to make contact with NRL referee Kasey Badger on Saturday. The Canterbury forward ran into Badger midway through the first half. The incident unfolded midway through the opening half while playing the Wests Tigers at Accor Stadium.

The Met Office's map shows how the UK will be drenched as a result of heavy rain that could pose a 'risk to life'. In some parts of eastern Scotland, where some residents have been warned to leave their homes, the storm could drop between 200 and 220mm of rain. This is near to the country's highest rainfall on record. Heavy rain is forecast to arrive in southeast England overnight, spreading to most areas by dawn. The unsettling weather is forecast to persist on Friday with high winds.

When Storm Babet continues to batter Britain, a Scottish town has been evacuated. With flood warnings set to be issued for the Brechin River and South Esk area, all residents have been advised to leave Brechin, Angus. Anybody affected by the storm should evacuate, according to Angus Council, who are going door to door. The council has told locals that only a limited amount of sandbags is available to help protect buildings.

As Storm Babet batters the United Kingdom, the Met Office has released a new amber warning for parts of northern England, the Midlands, and Wales. Due to persistent heavy rain, the warning has been in force from noon on Friday to 6 a.m. on Saturday. Homes and businesses are likely to be flooded, and some communities may be cut off by flooded roads. The Met Office predicted that between 40 and 60mm of rain is likely, with the possibility of between 80 and 120mm on higher ground. Storm Babet has caused mayhem in the United Kingdom today, with trains cancelled, roads blocked, and Britons warned to remain at home as gale force winds and torrential rain begin to batter the country.

Storm Babet caused travel chaos today, as rail operators cancelled operations before more than a month of rain and 70mph winds hit Britain today. Since complaints that the weather could be so bad that a rare red weather warning could be issued, Network Rail warned that speed limits could be put into place. Up to 200 milli (8in) of rain and gale-force winds, which could bring widespread floods and a 'danger to life,' according to the Met Office's second named storm of the season. Yellow weather warnings are in place from tomorrow morning to Saturday, but in Scotland, the warning is likely to be outlawed and reach amber or even red. Forecasters predicted he could make landfall in Wales and South West England, as well as the west of high-ground areas such as Dartmoor in southern Devon and Eryri in North West Wales, as the storm approaches tonight.

Storm Babet, the Met Office's first warning of possible 'high rainfall' from Wednesday, which may cause floods and disruption.' The UK's second named storm of the season would carry'strong southeasterly winds' to accompany the downpours,' exacerbating any impacts,' forecasters predicted. Although full weather warnings have yet to be out, the Met Office had already warned that certain areas might be cut off for days by floods later this week.

When Storm Agnes pounded into the United Kingdom with gales and torrential rain that could cause widespread disruption and pose a danger to life, Britain was braced for travel chaos. As the first named storm of the season makes landfall with 80mph winds and 60mm (60mm) of rain, the Met Office has issued a series of weather alerts beginning at 12 p.m. (60mm) of rain. Agnes barrelled along the west coast of Ireland this morning, with 11 flights cancelled today between London, Manchester or the Isle of Man, as well as Belfast, Dublin or Cork. According to FlightRadar24's monitoring website, British Airways flights between Heathrow and Dublin; easyJet planes between Gatwick and Belfast; and Aer Lingus routes between Dublin and Manchester were among the flights that were cancelled. Due to Agnes' cancellations due to air traffic control staff sickness, Ryanair has warned of's' long delays' to and from Ireland. During this time, ferry services between the Isle of Man and Lancashire were cancelled, and Devon boat trips between Torquay, Brixham, and Dartmouth were cancelled.

Several weather warnings (right) were sent by the Met Office ahead of the onset of the season's first named storm, which is 'intensifying quickly.' It is anticipated that commuter confusion and dangerous weather along coasts, particularly those along the Irish Sea, is likely to persist. 'Storm Agnes is quickly expanding,' about 1,000 miles or so away from England's south-west coast in the Atlantic Ocean, and it's heading north-eastwards towards the United Kingdom, according to meteorologist Tom Morgan. Mr Morgan said that we could possibly get some damaging winds as a result of any brief power disruptions, particularly in Irish sea coastal areas.' However, Aidan McGivern of the Met Office said that if Storm Agnes were out of the way,'sunny spells and showers' would return.

With temperatures rising to 23C in October, Britain could be set for 'Indian summer', after Storm Agnes battered the region today. The weather in October is forecast to be warmer than normal for this time of year, with highs of around 23 degrees.

The Met Office issued yellow warnings of strong gales and torrential downpours that, the Met Office claims, are likely to cause delays or cancellations on rail, bus, air, and ferry services around the United Kingdom. The country's first storm of the season may bring 80mph winds, 2.4 inches (60mm) of rain, and a "danger to life" weather warning as well as potential floods. The Met warned that there is also a'small chance' of injury and death from flying debris and the possibility of any fires, as well as a chance of some harm to buildings, with tiles blown from roofs and potential power cuts.

A long day at a desk can be as exhausting as manual labor, according to scientists. On Good Morning Britain, builders and entrepreneurs Sam Hughes and Brad Hanson aka The Bald Builders spoke to Charlotte Hawkins and Robert Rinder, saying, "being on a building site is more exhausting than being on a building site." However, businessman and entrepreneur Richard Farleigh (inset) claims that mental work is'much harder' than physical labour. "Mental work is actually difficult, and there are times when more stress is present and greater levels of depression are present."