Commuter rail strike talks resume as London braces for another disrupted week
Unions and operators return to the table after a weekend of cancelled services across the South East.
Wildfire risk warnings issued for southern heathland trails
Walkers asked to avoid disposable barbecues after a dry spell.
Fire services issued elevated wildfire risk warnings across southern heathland after weeks of low rainfall and busy bank-holiday footfall.
National Trust and Forestry England sites increased patrols and asked visitors to skip portable barbecues entirely.
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