It was a scorching day with temperatures hitting 32C as racegoers enjoyed top-class action, striking fashion, and expert betting tips in a vibrant celebration of the occasion.

Fans voiced their displeasure upon discovering bins positioned beside Frankie Dettori’s statue at Ascot, prompting widespread calls for a more considerate arrangement.

A famous singer criticises a prominent political figure for having altered substantially since assuming high office, claiming they are failing in their role.

A hosepipe ban is now all but guaranteed in Yorkshire following an official drought declaration, with bookies predicting other regions will soon follow suit.