World Puddle Jumping Championship under threat from heatwave

A forecast without much rain could put a damper on this year’s festivities (Picture: Wicksteed Park)

This year’s ‘World Puddle Jumping Championships’ is under threat due to the upcoming UK mini heatwave, because there won’t be any puddles to jump in.

Organisers are concerned that no rain could stop play at the quirky annual event in Northamptonshire ahead of a mini heatwave this month.

The forecast has prompted theme park bosses to change the rules for the first time in 13 years, allowing competitors to jump into paddling pools instead.

Each year, hundreds of children from across the world enter the bizarre competition, which has previously received backing from Jacob Rees-Mogg in the House of Commons....