No. 4 · Wednesday, 12 August 2026
According to the Met Office, what is Summer 2026 on course to become?
AThe UK's hottest summer on record
Why
The Met Office says only average conditions for the rest of August would be needed to break last year's record (BBC).
BBCWhich actress, known for playing Dawn in The Office, revealed she has incurable stage four cancer?
ALucy Davis
Why
Lucy Davis said her breast cancer has spread to her bones and it is too late for chemotherapy (BBC).
BBCRoughly what top speed did British driver Andy Green reach in his new hydrogen powered car record?
A406mph
Why
Andy Green hit 406.320mph in a car powered by two hydrogen internal combustion engines (Guardian).
GuardianHow many police leaders signed the letter urging Andy Burnham to block early release of PC Harper's killers?
A50
Why
The letter was signed by 50 police leaders, including every chief constable in England and Wales (Guardian).
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