Extreme Heat & Schools: Parts of the UK are under a rare red extreme heat warning, with schools closing early and letting pupils wear PE kit to reduce prolonged heat exposure as temperatures push into the high 30s and “tropical nights” keep nights warm. Public Health Risk: Officials warn heat impacts are likely for many people, not just the most vulnerable, and advise safety steps to keep children comfortable. Veterans’ Vision Support: Blind Veterans UK has appointed Alan Holderness as its new president, highlighting ongoing support for vision-impaired ex-Service men and women. Care & Safety in Healthcare Settings: A transgender Falklands veteran (“Paula” Stanton) has been jailed after pleading guilty to outraging public decency at University Hospital of Wales during a mental health assessment. Community & Wellbeing: A flag-raising ceremony in Gosport will mark Armed Forces Week, with local support services running stalls—an example of how community events can connect people to help. Health & Injury Aftercare: A driver jailed for one year after killing a woman walking to a Take That concert underscores the lasting harm from road incidents and the need for prevention.