Cartoonist John Elson casts his eye over the week's news

There's only one story in the news – if you forget the Conservative leadership campaign, the cost of living crisis and the war in Ukraine – and that's out perennial favourite . . . the weather!

And, of course, Bury Free Press cartoonist John Elson has focused on that this week.

Here's his take on the continuing heatwave . . .

John, a self-taught artist, has been drawing cartoons for newspapers for nearly 20 years.

He draws the cartoons digitally using a stylus and large art tablet. His cartoon today is sponsored by specialist insurers The Assist Group

He also attends festivals, weddings and corporate events drawing live caricatures.

Visit John's Facebook page to see more of his work.

See John's cartoon first in the Bury Free Press every Friday.