A red heat warning is in effect from London to Swansea and Birmingham as temperatures could near 40C, causing travel disruption and school closures. The UK's all-time high of 40.3C was set in July 2022.
Paul Baldwin criticizes the Met Office and Government for 'infantilising' advice during a June heatwave, comparing it to Covid shutdowns and urging personal responsibility.
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Four UK horse race meetings abandoned due to red heat warning; Madrid World Cup screening cancelled as temperatures hit 40C; Wimbledon heat rule may trigger cooling breaks.
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Tennis Wales in the Park closes courts in Cardiff, Swansea, and Vale of Glamorgan due to red weather warning for extreme heat, with temperatures forecast to reach 38°C.
Experts urge avoiding exercise between 11am and 3pm as UK temperatures hit 40°C. Doctor warns of heat exhaustion and heatstroke risks, recommends swimming or early morning workouts.
Over the Dunes, the North East's first completely alcohol and drug free festival, takes place at Druridge Bay in July, with fewer than 50 tickets remaining.
Oliver Parsons from BBC Gardeners' World advises raising mower blades, feeding organically, being relaxed about weeds, and edging with shears to protect lawns during UK heatwave.
Weather maps show the UK could see a new all-time record temperature of 42C this week, with 24 counties forecast to reach 40C or more, surpassing the July 2022 record of 40.3C.
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The Met Office has issued amber and red weather warnings for extreme heat in Wales and parts of the UK, with temperatures potentially reaching 41C. Travel disruptions and school closures are expected.
A Red Extreme Heat Warning has been issued by the Met Office as temperatures are forecast to reach 40C, breaking June records, with 152 schools closing across England and Wales.
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Motorists are urged to check tyre pressure immediately as UK temperatures soar to 39-40C, with red and amber heat warnings issued by the Met Office for England and Wales.
A 10ft porbeagle shark, relative of the great white, stole a bass catch from anglers off Lulworth, Dorset, biting it in half. Witness Ben Humber described the dramatic encounter.
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UK gardeners should move bird baths into shaded areas before Wednesday as temperatures may hit 40°C. The Met Office issued a red warning for extreme heat, posing risks to garden birds.
Reform UK's Richard Tice blasted Andy Burnham as 'Captain Flip-Flop' on TalkTV, questioning his integrity and U-turns after Burnham became PM favourite following Starmer's resignation.
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Rooster Car Insurance lists eight items to avoid leaving in vehicles during the UK heatwave, with a red weather warning issued and temperatures potentially reaching 40°C.
A binman with 13 years' experience warns polystyrene should never go in recycling bins. It belongs in general waste, as most councils do not accept it for recycling. Check local rules.
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Kiyoshi Tanimoto's 230-page memoir of the Hiroshima atomic bomb, written in 1947, was rediscovered at Yale's Beinecke Library. It details the destruction and his daughter's plea for abolition.
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Manchester resident Adam Cailler warns of Andy Burnham's costly mistakes and ego as he becomes an MP, citing failed schemes and rising taxes.
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The Guardian editorial warns that UK's fragile systems leave it exposed to global shocks, urging resilience over efficiency.
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Two British tourists attacked by a shark in Queensland; one lost a foot, the other suffered leg lacerations.
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