Met Office Extends Red Heatwave Alert for 22 Areas
The Met Office has extended its rare red extreme heat warning for 22 areas across London, South East and East of England, with temperatures expected to reach 38°C.
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Keep Home Cool in Heatwave Without AC or Fans: 3 Steps
Learn three simple, effective ways to keep your home cool during a heatwave without using air conditioning or fans, including closing curtains, natural ventilation, and focusing on one room.
Keep Wasps Out of Your Garden with 69p Supermarket Item
DIY expert Glen Peskett says cucumber peels deter wasps due to their smell. Place fresh peels around patios and tables. A cucumber costs as little as 69p at Aldi.
Bottom Watering Plants in UK Heatwave: Expert Tips
During the UK heatwave, bottom watering prevents leaf damage and root shock. Expert Lucy Hook shares tips to keep houseplants thriving with deep, even hydration.
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Cool Your Home During 38C Heat with Garden Item Hack
Spraying roof tiles with water can cool your home during a 38C heatwave, says heating expert Adam Chapman. The UK saw its hottest June day on record at 36.1C.
UK Beach Named Best Sees Locals Block Access
Traeth Llanddwyn on Anglesey, named Britain's best beach by Time Out, has sparked local protests and road closures as overwhelmed residents battle gridlock and illegal parking.
UK breaks June minimum temperature record in heatwave
The UK has provisionally broken the record for the highest June minimum temperature, with temperatures only falling to 23.5C overnight in Cardiff, the Met Office announced.
UK Zoo Shuts Over Animal Welfare in Record June Heatwave
Marwell Zoo in Hampshire closed for two days due to extreme heat, with temperatures exceeding 36C, breaking the June record from 1976.
£15 Pillow Spray Fixes Menopausal Sleep Issues
A writer shares how This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray, now £15 on Amazon, helped her menopausal sleep problems with natural fragrances. Over 21,000 reviews rate it 4.3 stars.
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Best Sunday Roast in London: The Londesborough's Secret
After a decade-long search, JJ Anisiobi declares The Londesborough in Stoke Newington as London's best Sunday roast, praised for its inclusive menus for children and dogs.
Better Than Starbucks Iced Coffee at Home No Blender
During the UK heatwave, learn how to make a delicious iced brown sugar oat shaken espresso at home that beats Starbucks—no blender or special syrups needed.
Met Office Thunderstorm Warnings for Scotland: Heavy Rain
The Met Office issues two yellow thunderstorm warnings for Scotland, with heavy rain, large hail up to 4cm, and potential travel disruption. Temperatures could reach 31C in Dumfries.
Toddler Found Dead in Hot Car During France's 44C Heatwave
A three-year-old boy died in a hot car in Saint-Gratien during a heatwave. Parents thought he was napping. Two other children died earlier in Carpentras.
Attract Robins with Open-Fronted Bird Boxes
Robins, the UK's most beloved bird, will only nest in gardens with open-fronted bird boxes placed in quiet, north-to-east facing spots, say experts.
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Best Time to Water Plants in UK Heatwave
Water plants in the cool morning to prevent wilted flowers. Horticulturalist Sue Pomeroy advises watering at roots, avoiding full sun, and using pea gravel for protection.
Britian's Best Beach Llanddwyn Overrun by Tourists
Traeth Llanddwyn, named Britain's best beach by Time Out, is causing local fury due to overtourism, with residents blocking access roads and illegal parking creating chaos.
Water plants in morning to prevent drying out, expert says
Sue Pomeroy, horticulturalist at Brightwater Holidays, advises watering plants in the cool of the morning to prevent drying out during the UK heatwave, avoiding midday sun to prevent leaf scorch.
Attract Robins to Your Garden with Open-Fronted Box
Robins are the UK's most beloved birds, but they only nest in open-fronted bird boxes placed between north and east, 1.5 meters high, in quiet, shrubby spots.
Blue Cross: Over 26°C Can Kill Guinea Pigs
Blue Cross warns guinea pig owners that temperatures above 26°C can cause fatal heatstroke. With UK heatwave hitting 36.1°C, owners urged to bring pets inside immediately.
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BBC Long Wave Shutdown Threatens Pensioners' Energy Bills
Campaigners urge BBC to halt Radio 4 Long Wave closure, warning over 196,000 RTS meter users face energy bill chaos.
Best Time to Water Plants in Heatwave Revealed
Horticulturalist Sue Pomeroy advises gardeners to water plants in the cool of morning during a heatwave to avoid scorching and pest issues, and recommends gravel mulch for protection.
Pop-Up Sauna on Tube Highlights Hottest Lines
Currys installed a pop-up sauna on a London Underground carriage to highlight extreme heat commuters face. 80% find Tube temperatures unbearable, with Central line voted hottest.
Car Cooling Hack Faster Than Aircon Revealed in UK Heatwave
A simple car cooling hack, shared by Capital FM presenters and based on fluid dynamics, can cool a hot car faster than air conditioning by opening one window and pumping the door four times.
France heatwave: Parents warned after two kids found dead in car
Two boys, aged two and four, were found dead in a car parked in direct sunlight in Carpentras, southern France, during a heatwave with temperatures near 40°C. A manslaughter investigation has been launched.
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Belfast Pride 'Deeply Disappointed' as NI Civil Service Steps Back
The Northern Ireland Civil Service will not formally participate in Belfast Pride 2026, citing legal context, sparking criticism from organisers who say demanding equality is not a breach of neutrality.
7 Dog Breeds Most at Risk of Heatstroke: Owners Urged to Act
UK dog owners urged to act quickly as heatwave continues. Seven breeds most at risk of life-threatening heatstroke, including French Bulldogs, Chow Chows, and Boxers.
UK Politicians Respond to Heatwave: Cool Hubs, Climate Debate
As London hits 35°C, Lib Dems demand cool hubs for vulnerable people. At PMQs, Starmer laments lost climate consensus, while Miliband considers backing Jackdaw gas field.
Draft Bill to Ban LGBTQ+ Conversion Practices Published
The UK government has published a draft bill to ban abusive LGBTQ+ conversion practices in England and Wales, making it a crime punishable by up to five years in prison.
Alan Titchmarsh: Stop Using Sprays That Harm Wildlife
Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh advises against using sprays in gardens, as they harm wildlife. He recommends organic methods and diverse planting for a balanced ecosystem.
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Cold Water Swimmers Scaring Off Loch Ness Monster, Experts Fear
Experts fear Loch Ness monster may be dead or hiding due to cold water swimmers, with no sightings in 2025 after three in 2024 and six in 2023.
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