Heatwave Travel Disruption: Train operators are urging passengers to travel only if necessary as extreme temperatures raise the risk of buckled rails, sagging overhead wires and lineside fires, with reduced timetables and short-notice cancellations expected. NHS Under Pressure: The RCN says nurses are collapsing and suffering seizures in “unbearably hot” hospitals as Britain bakes, calling workplaces “not fit for humans” amid heatwave conditions. Solar Eclipse Craze: Eclipse glasses sold out fast, with queues stretching for hours and shoppers travelling miles to buy them; millions across the UK and Europe watched a partial eclipse, while parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain saw totality. Coastal Resilience in Wales: A £15m North Wales coastal defence scheme at Kinmel Bay is complete, reducing flood risk for 2,000+ homes and adding safer beach access. Tourism Policy Watch: The UK government has closed 13 more asylum hotels in England, cutting costs and returning properties to local use. Family Fun in Embsay: A new summer holiday club, treasure trail and library activities are set for August in Embsay. Wine Tourism Push: Yorkshire vineyard owners back tax relief on cellar-door wine sales to boost rural jobs and visitor experiences. Sport & Travel Calendar: Test cricket returns from Aug 13 with Australia v Bangladesh, Sri Lanka v India and England v Pakistan.