Firing Attractive Woman Legal, Court Rules

A court has decided that an Iowa dentist did not discriminate against a female assistant when he fired her for being "too attractive".

The case began when Dr James Knight sacked dental hygienist Melissa Nelson after more than 10 years' service because he found her too attractive and his wife saw her as a threat.

In December, the all-male  the Iowa Supreme Court ruled that Dr Knight did not discriminate against Ms Nelson.

She had argued she would not have been fired if she were a man, and her lawyer, Paige Fiedler, argued in seeking a second hearing that their decision was a setback for gender equality in the workplace.

In late June, the justices decided to reconsider the case.

"We ultimately conclude the conduct does not amount to unlawful sex discrimination in violation of the Iowa Civil Rights Act," Justice Edward Mansfield wrote.

Dr Knight had hired Nelson in 1999 and on several occasions in the 18 months before he fired her in early 2010, he complained that her clothing was too tight, revealing and distracting, the decision said.

She denied wearing anything inappropriate.

Ms Nelson and Dr Knight began texting each other in 2009, the opinion said.

Most messages were work-related or otherwise innocuous, but some were more suggestive, including one in which the dentist asked his hygienist how often she had an orgasm, the opinion said.

Ms Nelson did not answer that text.

"The fact of the matter is Nelson was terminated because of the activities of her consensual personal relationship with her employer, not because of her gender," Chief Justice Mark Cady wrote in a separate 'special concurrence'.

In late 2009, Dr Knight's wife, Jeanne Knight, learned that her husband had been exchanging texts with Ms Nelson while he was on an out-of-state vacation with their children.

She insisted that he dismiss her, saying "she was a big threat to our marriage", the opinion said.

Dr Knight read Ms Nelson a statement when he fired her that said in part that their relationship had become a detriment to both of their families.

Ms Nelson's lawyer said on Friday she was "beyond distressed at the lack of awareness and understanding this decision demonstrates".

Ms Fiedler said in a statement: "Women already have to balance on the very fine line of being respected, professional and well-liked in the workplace without having their perceived charm or attractiveness garner unwanted sexual advances, harassment and discrimination."

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Moscow Bus Crash: 'At Least 18 Dead'

Eighteen people have been killed and at least 40 injured in a road crash outside Moscow, according to Russian officials.

A truck, a bus and several other vehicles were involved and the dead includes a young girl, said the interior ministry.

The accident took place when a truck carrying gravel turned onto a main road and ploughed into the bus, which was broken in two by the force of the collision.

Helicopter teams and 30 ambulance crews were sent to the scene. The number of dead was revised upwards after several of the injured died in hospital.

The crash occurred near Oznobishino, about 25 miles south of Moscow city centre.

Officials said that injuries were particularly serious as bus passengers were also hit with gravel being carried on the truck.

Twenty people remain remain in hospital, with 16 of them said to be in a serious condition.

Moscow deputy mayor Pyotr Birukov said that the truck's driver, a 46-year-old Armenian who survived the crash, had been fined for traffic offences six times over the last year.

Russia has one of the world's worst road safety records with some 25,000 people losing their lives in traffic accidents every year, although the government is trying to improve the situation with measures including a zero-tolerance ban on drink driving.

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Pamplona Bulls Trample Trapped Runners

Dozens of people have been trampled at the famous Pamplona bull run after becoming trapped at the entrance to the bullring.

A 19-year-old Spanish man is in a "very serious" condition and a 28-year-old man from Ireland has suffered chest trauma, authorities said.

At least 23 other people are being treated in hospital after Saturday's event in the Spanish city.

Runners and bulls became trapped together in the bottleneck for almost two minutes when the weight of people forced shut a door normally kept open.

Goring injuries are not uncommon, but injuries from stampedes are rare.

Other injuries on the festival's penultimate day included a 35-year-old American gored in the buttocks, and an 18-year-old from Spain gored in the armpit.

The popular tourist event, which ends on Sunday, sees runners tearing frantically through the city's cobbled streets pursued by the bulls.

Fourteen people have died in the last 100 years of the San Fermin festival, an event that dates from the 13th century.

The bull run takes place at 8am every morning for one week in July. Saturday's run lasted just four minutes and 15 seconds.

The bulls are usually killed in the ring by bullfighters.

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Dreamliner Fire 'Not Linked To Batteries'

Air accident experts investigating a fire on board a Boeing 787 Dreamliner at Heathrow Airport have said there is "no evidence" of a link between the blaze and the plane's batteries.

Earlier this year, Boeing temporarily withdrew Dreamliner jets from service for modifications after fears that batteries on board could cause fires.

The latest probe has been taking place following Friday's incident amid concerns the aircraft type could be grounded again.

The plane, operated by Ethiopian Airlines, caught fire while on a remote parking stand shortly after 4.30pm on Friday, but nobody was on board and there were no injuries.

It had been the first Dreamliner to fly after the aircraft type was grounded.

Thousands of travellers suffered long delays, though, after both runways at the airport were closed to all flights for an hour and a half while emergency crews dealt with the blaze.

The runways have reopened but Heathrow warned there would be some disruptions to services on Saturday and was advising passengers to check with their airline before setting off.

Foam surrounds the Ethiopian Airlines Dreamliner

The US National Transportation Safety Board said it was sending a representative to London to assist the Air Accidents Investigation Branch with its inquiry into the incident.

Ethiopian Airlines said the aircraft had been parked at Heathrow for more than eight hours before smoke was detected.

Meanwhile, in a separate incident, Thomson Airways said a Dreamliner flight to Florida had to be diverted back to Manchester on Friday due to a "technical issue".

The company's shares fell 4.7% to $101.87 on the New York Stock Exchange on news of the Heathrow incident.

Travel expert Simon Calder told Sky News: "It's entirely possible that the Dreamliner could be grounded, which I think would be unprecedented in the history of aviation to have an aircraft type be grounded twice in quick succession.

"If that were to happen, clearly, airlines would be very badly affected. They'd have to completely reconfigure their fleets."

Earlier this week, Thomson Airways became the first British carrier to operate the Dreamliner. It has placed an order for eight of the planes.

Damage to the top of the Dreamliner's fuselage

The company had hoped to take delivery of the first of its 787s in time to start Dreamliner operations in May but these were delayed due to the battery problems.

Thomson said its Dreamliner flight to Florida was turned back to Manchester as a "precautionary measure".

A spokeswoman said: "Thomson Airways can confirm that flight TOM126 travelling from Manchester to Sanford, Florida, experienced a technical issue and the aircraft returned to Manchester Airport, as a precautionary measure.

"The safety of our customers and crew is of paramount importance and we would like to apologise for the delay caused."

The battery problems followed endless production difficulties for the Dreamliner, which has been marketed as a quiet, fuel-efficient aircraft carrying between 201 and 290 passengers on medium-range routes.

It should have entered passenger service in 2008 but it was not until October 2011 that the first commercial flight was operated by Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways.

British Airways has ordered 24 Dreamliners and Virgin Atlantic 16. It said it "remains committed" to taking the first of them in September next year.

A spokeswoman said: "Virgin Atlantic is in regular communication with Boeing to understand all the technical issues around the aircraft

"We are confident that Boeing and the relevant authorities are working hard to ensure that the appropriate action is being taken."

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Dartmoor Deaths: Family Was Known To Agencies

Police investigating the deaths of a woman and her two sons in an apparent murder and suicide have confirmed the family were known to care agencies.

In line with procedure they said the inquiry would now be the subject of a Serious Case Review.

Katherine Hooper, 24, and her five-year-old son Josh Patterson, died after falling 100ft from rocks at Haytor, a Dartmoor landmark popular with walkers and climbers.

The body of her youngest son Samuel Patterson, aged two, was later found at the family's home in Dukes Close in Paignton.

Katherine Hooper and Samuel

It has emerged that Ms Hooper suffered from depression and apparently had a difficult relationship with the boys' father, Neil Patterson, from whom she was estranged.

In a statement, Mr Patterson, 52, said: "On Friday evening I heard the devastating news that the three most important and cherished people in my life had been taken from me.

"I would gratefully appreciate for me and my family to be left alone to come to terms with this devastating loss and to grieve in peace."

Josh was found dead with his mother

Devon and Cornwall Police said it had launched a murder investigation.

Detective Superintendent Paul Burgan said: "We are keeping an open mind about all three deaths, but at this stage we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

"We are keen to speak to anyone who may have any information or might have been in the Haytor area earlier today, Friday."

An air ambulance, a police helicopter and members of the Dartmoor Rescue Group were called to the scene at 11.50am.

Samuel's body was found at the family's home

Neighbour Tracey Cole told the Western Morning News: "The whole community is feeling utterly shocked and devastated. This is a close-knit community.

"I really don't understand what happened. Kat was totally and utterly devoted to her children."

But next-door neighbour Johnathan Grant told The Daily Telegraph Ms Hooper and Mr Patterson had had a fractious relationship and there had been an "almighty bust-up".

Mr Grant, 28, was reported as saying: "One night in May they got into a huge argument where there was an almighty bust-up.

A neighbour said Ms Hooper was a good mother

"Since then she has suffered badly with depression.

"Samuel was meant to be starting his first day at the local nursery yesterday.

"The boys were lovely and played with my girls. Kat had lived there for three years. It is sick, utterly sick, what has happened."

Mr Grant added that following the breakdown of her relationship, Ms Hooper became anxious and was unable to carry on her job at a local hotel.

The rocks at Haytor where Ms Hooper and Josh died

Last May police launched a major search and rescue operation after Ms Hooper suddenly disappeared with her two children.

After fears for their safety grew, officers called on the Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team to help find them.

Twenty-four hours later, Ms Hooper was found reportedly covered in mud and suffering from dehydration.

She was then taken to hospital while her two sons were taken into care.

The family's home in Paignton

Ms Hooper, Josh and Samuel only moved back into their home in Dukes Close a fortnight ago.

Post-mortems are due to take place and next of kin have been informed, police said.

In the meantime, detectives say they would like to hear from anyone who saw Ms Hooper or her two children in the days running up to their deaths.

They are asked to contact Devon and Cornwall Police via the 101 telephone number quoting log number 316 of 120713.

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Tipton: Police Carry Out Controlled Explosion

A day after a nail bomb attack at a mosque in Tipton, police have carried out a controlled explosion on what appeared to be a small part of the device.

Police have launched a counter-terrorism investigation after the explosion near the Kanz Ul Iman Masjid mosque in Tipton, which officers said was designed to cause "serious harm".

"Following ongoing forensic searches of the cordoned area, officers have found what appears to be a potential small component part of the device in a back garden of one of the properties," West Midlands Police said in a statement.

It added that, for safety reasons, the component could not be moved - leading bomb disposal officers to carry out the controlled explosion at the scene to make the item safe.

Police have promised a 'lengthy and thorough' investigation

The statement also sought to reassure residents that the bang resulting from the controlled explosion was only due to the device being made safe.

Security has been beefed up in the West Midlands after the attack, as community leaders and police appeal for calm.

Local imam Ghulam Rasool told Sky News that the community was calm, but more vigilant.

"People are more vigilant, more prudent, there's lots of security cameras going up, CCTV cameras going up, volunteers are coming in," he said.

He noted that the attack, which came during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, had disrupted some of the services.

Along with other religious leaders and police, he urged residents to stick together regardless of beliefs and backgrounds.

Forensic experts at the scene

Saying the incident would not change residents' attitudes or beliefs, he said everyone believed in shared values such as freedom of speech and religious expression.

"The people of Tipton and Sandwell will not succumb to disharmony," he said.

Forensics investigators and detectives were at the scene as they sought to piece the puzzle together.

Chief Superintendent Mark Robinson said searches were underway in and around the mosque.

"We're in a process of gathering and preserving evidence," he said, adding that some extra police had been deployed.

He asked the community to be patient for what he said would be a "lengthy and thorough investigation".

The mosque is expected to remain closed until at least Sunday evening while the investigation continues.

Residents reported hearing a loud bang in wasteland off Binfield Street, Tipton, at around 1pm on Friday that scattered nails and other debris over a large area and into local gardens.

It is understood the explosion centred on an embankment near a disused rail line running behind the mosque.

No-one was injured in the explosion but some minor damage to property was reported.

Army experts were called to the area and residents were told to stay away from the scene until it had been made safe.

Imam Ghulam Rasool has appealed for calm

The incident came on the same day murdered soldier Lee Rigby was remembered at a funeral service in Bury, Greater Manchester, and just weeks after an explosion near a mosque in the Caldmore area of Walsall.

The remains of a home-made explosive device were found on June 22 in an alleyway adjoining the Aisha Mosque and Islamic Centre in Rutter Street.

Speaking at the scene of the Tipton incident yesterday, Assistant Chief Constable Gareth Cann said he was unaware of any links to the blast in Walsall.

He said a combination of factors taken together had led officers to treat the incident as an act of terrorism, including the presence of nails and the location of the incident.

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Paris Train Crash: Faulty Track Likely Cause

A loose component connecting rails may have triggered the derailment of a packed train outside Paris that left at least six people dead and dozens injured.

Pierre Izard, a general manager of the SNCF national rail company, said a joint bar, a kind of steel clip that links two rails on a switch, broke away, became detached and came out of its housing.

The detached joint "lodged itself at the centre of the switch, prevented the normal progression of the train's wheels and seems to have caused the train's derailment," he said, adding that checks had been ordered on some 5,000 similar devices on the network.

Carriages came off the tracks and smashed into Bretigny-sur-Orge station

The head of the SNCF, Guillaume Pepy, said the "detachment of this joint bar" was the focus of investigations.

He said the third and fourth carriages initially came off the track, then knocked the others off. He called the accident a "catastrophe", adding that "some cars simply derailed, others are leaning, others fell over".

Earlier, transport minister Frederic Cuvillier had said that human error was unlikely to have caused the tragedy, and that authorities were looking into a possible mechanical error in the switching system as well as other possibilities.

Rescuers pull survivors from the wreckage. Pic: @aishakurdish

The crash was France's deadliest in years, but Mr Cuvillier said it could have been worse and praised the driver who sent out an alert quickly, preventing a pile up.

Responding to criticism that France had not invested enough in maintaining infrastructure, he added: "For the moment we have no information that allows us to confirm that the dilapidation of the network was the cause of this derailment."

The seven-carriage service with 385 passengers on board was about 20 minutes into a three-hour journey to Limoges when it crashed 12 miles south of the capital at about 5.15pm local time on Friday.

Part of the metal roof over the platform was crushed as carriages came off the tracks and smashed into Bretigny-sur-Orge station.

Up to 200 passengers are said to have been injured in the smash

Interior minister Manuel Valls said at least six people had been killed. He added that nine people were gravely injured, and warned the number of dead could rise. In all, nearly 200 people were hurt.

A large, heavyweight crane is expected to be brought in later to try to lift one of the carriages which toppled over.

Sky's Ian Woods, who was at the scene, said: "They don't know for certain, but there may well still be people underneath that carriage they haven't been able to get to.

The French interior minister has called the crash a "catastrophe"

"It's unclear whether anyone at the station was hurt by the impact of the train and flying debris, or whether all of those injured were on the train."

Footage from the scene showed crushed metal on the platform and debris from the crash clogging up the stairs.

Emergency services went on red alert with 300 firefighters, 20 paramedic teams and eight helicopters deployed to the area.

All Paris regional hospitals were put on standby to deal with casualties.

Firefighters rescue passengers trapped in a carraige

Within hours French President Francois Hollande was at the scene and said: "I want to express our solidarity to all the families.

"It will take a long time to identify the victims. Investigations are under way and as soon as possible we will name them and inform their families - I understand their anxiety and pain."

Briton Graham Hope, a passenger in the third carriage, told Sky News: "The carriage I was in was bouncing for several seconds before we came to a halt.

"Everyone was very calm. A couple of people were quite concerned, but we worked together to get out of the carriage.

People at the station look on from across another platform

"When I got out we could see the rest of the train was further up the line ... I would be very surprised if people got out of the front carriage unscathed."

A witness in a nearby train, 19-year-old Bazgua El Mehdi told Le Parisien newspaper: "I heard a loud noise. A cloud of sand covered everything. Then the dust dissipated.

"I thought it was a freight train, but then we saw the first casualties ... many passengers on the (train) were crying."

The passenger train crashed into the platform and some cars tipped over

A police source said: "The train arrived at the station at high speed. It split in two for an unknown reason. Part of the train continued to roll while the other was left on its side on the platform."

But a passenger speaking on France's BFM television said the train was going at a normal speed and was not meant to stop at Bretigny-sur-Orge.

The station is expected to remain closed for several days during the investigation and clear-up operation.

French President Francois Hollande speaks to some of the injured

The crash comes as France prepares to celebrate its most important national holiday, Bastille Day, on Sunday.

Many people have been heading out of Paris and other big cities to see their families or to go on holiday.

Earlier, passengers observed a minute's silence at Austerlitz railway station in Paris as a mark of respect.

The train derailed at Bretigny-sur-Orge, just south of Paris

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Belfast Violence: 400 Extra Police Deployed

Around 400 extra police officers have been sent to Northern Ireland after sectarian tensions in Belfast spilled over into violence that left 32 police officers and an MP injured.

More than 600 officers from forces in England, Scotland and Wales were already in the region supporting the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) operation.

Trouble flared in the north of the city on Friday as the Orange Order protested against the decision to ban a contentious July 12 parade from a north Belfast flashpoint.

Loyalist bandsmen played sectarian tunes at police lines while bricks and bottles were thrown.

Officers attempting to enforce the ban were pelted with masonry, bottles and other missiles during clashes with loyalists in Woodvale Road.

Officers were hit by an array of missiles including sticks and fireworks

Water cannon were used to disperse the crowd and around 20 non-lethal rounds, known as Attenuated Energy Projectiles, fired.

Democratic Unionist Party MP Nigel Dodds, who had been near the police lines talking to officers, was taken to hospital after being struck on the head by a brick during the fighting, a party spokesman said. His condition is said to be stable.

The disorder spread to east Belfast during six hours of violence.

PSNI Chief Constable Matt Baggott on Saturday condemned those responsible for the trouble.

"The scenes were both shameful and disgraceful," he said.

"We said that we were resolved to uphold the rule of law and the Parades Commission determination not to allow the return parade past the Ardoyne shop fronts. We did that. We did so impartially. We did so firmly.

"I cannot praise highly enough the courage, the professionalism and the restraint of my PSNI colleagues, and those from England, Wales and Scotland who joined us in making sure the rule of law was upheld."

Water cannon is used on loyalist protesters

He also criticised those within the Orange Order who had called for protests, saying they needed "to reflect on whether they provided the responsible leadership asked for by myself and by the (main political) party leaders".

"Some of their language was emotive and having called thousands of people to protest they had no plan and no control and, rather than being responsible, I think the word for that is reckless."

The Republic of Ireland's deputy premier and minister for foreign affairs Eamon Gilmore added: "The violence and disrespect for the rule of law we witnessed in Belfast last night is an affront to the decent people of that city and of this island.

"The rule of law must be respected, even when people disagree with lawful decisions."

Northern Ireland Secretary Theresa Villiers also condemned the riots and said there was no justification for the trouble.

MP Nigel Dodds was taken to hospital after his head injury

"This sort of behaviour does nothing to promote 'Britishness' or the pro-union cause," she said.

Police were enforcing a Parades Commission ban. The ruling stops Orange Order lodges from walking on a stretch of road in north Belfast that separates loyalist and nationalist communities.

The Parades Commission - the adjudicating body set up after the Good Friday Agreement peace deal - had banned marchers from a 300-metre stretch of the Crumlin Road past the nationalist Ardoyne area.

Three lodges from the Ligoniel area had been able to walk the contested route out, but were prevented from making the return journey.

Trouble also broke out on the Newtownards Road in east Belfast. Bricks and bottles were thrown in both areas.

One man was arrested for disorderly behaviour and another for provocative behaviour.

Thirty-two officers were hurt during the 'serious disorder'

Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness, described the events as "shocking" and said the community had been "effectively terrorised".

"I think some of the scenes that we witnessed were shocking ... I hope now in the cold light of day that common sense will prevail," he said.

Mr McGuinness rejected claims of a "cultural war" being waged against the Orange Order, arguing that if that were the case, there would not have been a peaceful protest by thousands allowed in Londonderry on Friday.

"Leadership needs to be given by politicians, it needs to be given by the leadership of the Orange Order, and some of the absolutely blood-curdling remarks that were made over the course of the last 24 hours need now to be seen against the backdrop of contributing to the violence that we saw," he added.

Sinn Fein MLA Gerry Kelly also blamed the violence on the Orange Order and unionist politicians.

"Speech after speech at the various (Orange) demonstrations were clearly designed to stir up sectarian tension and have alongside the Orange Order's failure to abide by Parades Commission determinations led directly to the violence in Belfast tonight.

"No amount of hand wringing or denial in the coming days from the Orange Order and unionist politicians can alter that reality.

"People had a right to expect better, instead what we got was a very deliberate strategy with the inevitable results being seen on the streets this evening."

The Orange Order appealed for calm and asked that all parades be peaceful.

In a statement, it said: "The Parades Commission must go, but violence is not the way to achieve it. All protests must be peaceful.

"In support of the Grand Orange Lodge's appeal for calm, the Ligoniel Lodges (north Belfast) have decided to suspend their protest over the determination for the Crumlin Road."

DUP leader and Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson also called for calm.

"Violence and attacks on the PSNI and the wider community are wrong, can never be justified and must stop," he said.

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Eight-Year-Old Saved From Lake Michigan Dune

An eight-year-old boy trapped in a sand dune beside Lake Michigan for several hours has been rescued.

The boy, who has not been named, was playing at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore state park when he partially fell into a hole and then got stuck under 11ft of sand.

It took a crew, using heavy excavating equipment, more than three hours to pull the boy out of the dune, known as Mount Baldy, Lakeshore Ranger Bruce Rowe said.

The boy's family had called the emergency services, saying their son became covered when they tried to dig him out.

Emergency responders from Michigan City were on scene within 15 minutes and began digging by hand, said Mr Rowe.

The boy is carried to an ambulance after his ordeal

"We're investigating the cause," he added.

"I have never heard of anything like this here or at other sand dune parks."

"Mount Baldy will be closed for the weekend for public safety while we determine the cause of the accident and if there's any further danger," said Mr Rowe.

The boy was taken to Franciscan St Anthony Health Medical Centre, but was later flown to a hospital in Chicago, about 50 miles away.

Ranger Bruce Rowe said the incident was unprecedented

Mr Rowe said he understood the boy has vital signs, but did not know his condition.

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore covers 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan. 

Operated by the National Park Service, its website says: "Whether you enjoy scouting for rare species of birds or flying kites on the sandy beach, the national lakeshore's 15,000 acres will continually enchant you. 

"Hikers will enjoy 45 miles of trails over rugged dunes, mysterious wetlands, sunny prairies, meandering rivers, and peaceful forests."

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Heatwave: Hottest Day Of The Year So Far

It has been the UK's hottest day of the year so far after temperatures reached 31C (87.8F) at Heathrow airport, according to Met Office figures.

They topped the previous high of 29.9C recorded at Edenfel, County Tyrone in Northern Ireland last Monday.

The soaring temperatures saw shoppers spend thousands of pounds on the high street and online, buying barbecues, food, sunscreen and garden furniture.

But the heat has prompted warnings from health authorities urging the public to take care in the potentially "dangerous" heatwave conditions.

The Saltburn Inclined Tramway at Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire

And the hot spell shows no sign of ending with temperatures set to remain in the mid-to-high 20s well into next week.

A warning issued by the Met Office was escalated to a level three alert for Yorkshire and the Humber on Saturday, while level two alerts were in place across most of England.

"Heatwaves can be dangerous, especially for the very young, very old or those with chronic diseases," the alert said.

A spokesman for Public Health England (PHE) said: "Level two alerts are triggered as soon as the Met Office forecasts that there is a 60% chance of temperatures being high enough on at least two consecutive days to have a significant effect on health.

"This will normally happen two to three days before a heatwave is expected to occur. As most deaths occur in the first two days, this is an important stage at which to ensure readiness and swift action to reduce harm from a potential heatwave."

Wisley in Surrey recorded a temperature of 30.5C (86.9F) followed by 29.2C (84.5F) in Usk, Monmouthshire, south east Wales.

Portstewart Strand on the Causeway coast - 60 miles north of Belfast

Sunday is expected to be another scorcher with possibly slightly lower top temperatures and there is no sign of Britain's summer being rained off.

South-west England is the only area with a level three alert in place for Sunday, which "requires social and healthcare services to target specific actions at high-risk groups," according to the Met Office.

Dr Angie Bone, head of the PHE's Heatwave Plan, said: "Everyone can enjoy the sun safely by keeping out of the heat at the hottest time of the day, avoiding sunburn and staying hydrated with plenty of cool drinks.

"The elderly and those with long-term illnesses are particularly vulnerable to the effects of very hot weather, so it's important to look out for them and keep indoor areas as cool as possible."

More than 11 million motorists are planning to hit the road this weekend, according to the RAC.

Popular spots include the Lake District, Devon and Cornwall, the south coast of England, and Yorkshire.

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