Bury School Shuts for Two Days Over Heatwave
Millwood Primary Special School in Radcliffe will close on Wednesday and Thursday as a red weather warning for extreme heat, with temperatures up to 40C, covers parts of England.
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Brits Urged to Use Hot Water Bottles to Sleep in Heatwave
Brits are advised to fill hot water bottles with ice water to stay cool during a severe heatwave, as temperatures reach 38C and water consumption spikes.
Met Office: UK Heatwave Peaking at 40C, Weekend Cooldown
The Met Office warns of 40C+ temperatures this week as a rare red heat alert covers parts of southern England, Wales, and the Midlands. Cooler weather expected by the weekend, but long-range forecasts predict further hot conditions in July.
Avoid Cold Showers Before Bed in Heatwave, Expert Warns
Sleep expert Sammy Margo warns against cold showers before bed during a heatwave, recommending lukewarm showers instead to gradually lower core body temperature and promote relaxation.
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UK Rare Red Heat Warning: Expert Warns 'Not Just Another Heatwave'
A red heat warning has been issued for parts of the UK as temperatures could reach 39C, potentially breaking the June record. Experts warn the NHS is unprepared for this new climate reality.
Missing Breakfast for a Copperback Quail-Thrush in Australia
A copperback quail-thrush sighting in South Australia's Mallee forest makes delaying breakfast worthwhile for birdwatchers.
Lightning Strike Engulfs Bristol Home; Residents Unharmed
A lightning strike set a home ablaze in Emersons Green, Bristol, on June 22, 2026. Residents escaped unharmed, but the roof and first floor were destroyed. Five fire crews responded, and the incident was one of five lightning-related fires that day.
Greater Manchester Heatwaves: 41 Deaths in 2025, UK Areas at Risk
Dozens died during heatwaves in Greater Manchester last year. UKHSA data shows 1,504 heat-associated deaths in England in 2025, with Bedfordshire at highest risk. Red health warning issued as temperatures could hit 40C.
Keep Flies Away with Lemon and Cloves During Heatwave
A simple repellent using lemon and cloves can keep flies away during the UK's 40C heatwave. Interior designer Keely Smith explains how the scent deters pests.
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UK Households Urged to Check Landlines Before Heatwave Ends
Households must check relatives' digital landlines before the heatwave ends. Power outages could disrupt phone service for millions of vulnerable people.
How to Start a Mobility Practice for Better Movement
Mobility improves daily tasks and reduces pain. Experts explain how to start with simple exercises like sitting on the ground and mobility snacks.
Barbecue Needn't Cost a Sausage: Simple Tips
Andrew Keeley shares a cost-effective barbecue method using a milk crate and bricks, contrasting with luxury trends. Plus letters on Iran sanctions, Hormuz, and more.
UK Braces for Record 40C Heat as Red Warning Issued
The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for England, with temperatures potentially reaching 40C (104F), coinciding with a powerful El Niño event.
Middle East Crisis and El Niño Threaten SE Asia Food Security
The Strait of Hormuz closure and El Niño create a 'compound shock effect,' risking millions of tonnes of rice production and driving up energy and food costs across Southeast Asia.
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1976 UK Heatwave Now Normal as Temperatures Near 40C
The 1976 UK heatwave, with 15 days above 32C, is now a baseline as global heating pushes temperatures toward 40C, causing red warnings and hundreds of deaths.
Miliband Hails £100bn Green Investment Boost for UK Jobs
Ed Miliband announces over £100bn in private green investment since Labour took office, highlighting job creation and economic growth, as experts counter claims that net zero targets hinder the economy.
'The Welcome Table' Links Climate Crisis to Oppression
In HBO documentary 'The Welcome Table', director Josh Fox travels globally to highlight climate change impacts, featuring voices from Kenya, Brazil, and the US, arguing that global warming is a form of oppression driving mass migration.
Taliban Marriage Law Traps Afghan Women in Abuse
Afghan women face impossible odds to escape abusive marriages under a new Taliban decree that requires husband's consent for divorce, legalizes child marriage, and blocks legal recourse even with family support.
Trump's Botched Reflecting Pool Becomes National Metaphor
Donald Trump's $14.7m renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool has resulted in algae blooms, peeling liners, and arrests, turning it into a 2,028ft metaphor for incompetence and corruption.
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Greenland Wildfires Spark Alarm as Two Blazes Hit Arctic Island
Two wildfires broke out in Greenland within a week in June, alarming scientists who say such early fires at high northern latitudes are rare and linked to climate change.
80% of AI Datacenters Vulnerable to Climate Hazards
Nearly 80% of datacenters face extreme climate hazards like floods and fires, a new study warns, highlighting the vulnerability of AI infrastructure to the climate crisis it helps fuel.
Trump Administration's Reckless Handling of El Niño Threat
A super El Niño threatens disaster, but the Trump administration has sought to cripple forecasting by dismantling key ocean sensors. The Senate intervened, but the system remains at risk.
South East Water Imposes Hosepipe Ban Amid Heatwave
South East Water has introduced a hosepipe ban across Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire after demand surged 56 million litres above average during the heatwave.
Forty drown in France as heatwave shatters records across Europe
Forty people have drowned in unsupervised areas across France amid a record-breaking heatwave, as temperatures soar to 43C and several European countries issue red alerts.
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UK Innovates Shading for Supercharged Heatwaves
As UK heatwaves intensify, homeowners and companies develop innovative shading solutions, from yoghurt on windows to luxury shade sails, to combat rising temperatures.
Hundreds of Schools Close in England and Wales Heatwave
Hundreds of schools in southern England and Wales close or shorten hours amid extreme heat, with unions calling conditions dangerous and urging government investment in cooling infrastructure.
40 drown in France as heatwave grips country, PM says
Forty people have drowned in unsupervised swimming areas across France since June 18 amid a ferocious heatwave, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said, as temperatures near 43C.
Powergrid Tells Households to Prepare for Power Cuts
Northern Powergrid has urged households in England to gather charged phones, torches, and batteries ahead of extreme heat warnings, as the Met Office issues red and amber alerts.
Hundreds of UK Schools Shut as 40C Heatwave Looms
Hundreds of schools across the UK are closing early or shutting completely this week as a 'heat-dome' pushes temperatures towards 40C, with a red weather warning issued by the Met Office.
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Unplug TVs, computers, gaming consoles, phone chargers, and fans to reduce heat and save money during the 37C heatwave, says David Wilson Homes.
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