UK Urged to Sleep Downstairs in Record June Heatwave
Brits are urged to sleep downstairs as a record-breaking June heatwave brings tropical nights. Temperatures could hit 38°C, with overnight lows above 20°C.
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RSPCA Warns Scottish Dog Owners of Heatstroke Signs
The RSPCA warns Scottish dog owners that panting, often dismissed as normal, can indicate heatstroke as temperatures hit 29°C. Learn symptoms and first aid tips.
Vet Warns: Swap Dog Collars for Harnesses in Heatwave
Vet Dr Kirsten Ronngren warns dog owners to swap collars for harnesses during UK heatwave to avoid restricting panting, the main cooling method. Also advises walking early/late, checking pavement heat, and never leaving dogs in cars.
Hosepipe Ban for 850k in Kent as Heat Record Broken
South East Water has imposed an immediate hosepipe ban affecting 850,000 residents in Kent due to record-high temperatures and unprecedented water demand, as the UK breaks another heat record.
Brits Trapped in Boiling Homes: New Builds and Bifold Doors Become 'Unbearable' Saunas
As UK temperatures near 40°C, residents of new builds and homes with bifold doors face unbearable heat, with some spending thousands on blinds or planning to move. Experts warn 92% of British homes overheat.
RSPCA Urges Shed Checks to Protect Cats from Heat
The RSPCA warns homeowners to check sheds, greenhouses, and summerhouses before closing, as cats can get trapped and suffer heatstroke in temperatures up to 47°C.
Met Office Issues 19-Hour Power Cuts Warning for 31 UK Areas
The Met Office has issued a serious amber weather warning for extreme heat from Saturday, affecting 31 UK areas with risks of power cuts, water outages, and loss of internet.
King Charles Fan Assisted at St James's Palace Heatwave
King Charles was fanned by an aide at a St James's Palace reception during the UK's hottest June day on record, 35.8C, as the venue lacks air conditioning.
Alan Titchmarsh: Stop Using Sprays in Garden for Wildlife
Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh advises against using sprays in gardens, as they harm wildlife. He recommends organic methods, diverse planting, and embracing native and non-native plants for biodiversity.
Met Office Warns of Power Cuts in 35 UK Areas During Heatwave
The Met Office warns power cuts could hit 35 UK areas as extreme heat warnings continue. Temperatures may reach 39°C, breaking records.
Wildfire on Tintwistle Moor Prompts Avoid Area Warning
A wildfire broke out on Tintwistle Moor near Glossop at 10pm on June 24, prompting fire crews to urge residents to keep windows shut and avoid the area. Crews resumed work at 4am after pausing overnight due to failing light.
London Double Decker Bus Engulfed in Flames Amid Heatwave
A double-decker bus caught fire in West London during a heatwave, with firefighters swarming the area. No injuries reported as passengers evacuated safely.
Ireland's 1887 Temperature Record Could Be Broken Thursday
Met Éireann meteorologist Gerry Murphy says the Republic of Ireland's highest temperature record of 33.3C from 1887 may be challenged on Thursday, with potential for 30s in Midlands and Connacht.
UK Heatwave: Red Warnings as Temperatures Could Rise Further
A red warning for extreme heat covers London to Swansea until Thursday. Temperatures hit 36.1°C in Gosport, breaking the June record. Forecasters warn of even hotter days ahead.
Wales' best beach sees locals block tourists from reaching it
Traeth Llanddwyn, named best beach in Britain by Time Out, faces over-tourism as locals block access roads due to illegal parking and gridlock.
Parents Warned After Toy Causes Severe Burns to Children
Children have been hospitalised with severe burns after microwaving Squishy Dumplings and NeeDoh toys. Toxic chemicals like benzene found in cheap copies. Trading Standards issue warnings.
Viral Squishy Toy Warning: Children Burned
Children are being hospitalised with severe burns from cheap gel-filled squishy toys that explode when microwaved, prompting Trading Standards warnings.
Alaska Mega Tsunami Highlights Climate Risk To Cruise Ships
A 481-metre tsunami in Alaska's Tracy Arm fjord in 2025 highlights growing risks to cruise ships from climate-driven glacier retreat and landslides.
Abandoned Italian Town Frozen in Time After 2009 Earthquake
Urban explorers find homes with furniture intact in Fossa, Italy, evacuated by 20,000 residents overnight after a 2009 earthquake. The town remains deserted 15 years later.
London Heatwave: Tropical Night as Temperatures Soar
A tropical night in London as temperatures stay above 20°C. Red warning for extreme heat continues, with record-breaking June temperatures and school closures.
London Heatwave: Tropical Night Recorded as Temperatures Soar
A 'tropical night' in London kept temperatures above 20C as the UK recorded its hottest-ever June day at 36.1C in Gosport. Red weather warning remains, with schools closed and transport disrupted.
UK Heatwave: 40C Temperatures Cause Travel Chaos
Temperatures could reach 40C in parts of Wales as a rare Met Office red warning for extreme heat causes nationwide travel disruption and over 500 school closures.
London's £1.5bn Heatwave Cost Spurs Heat Plan
London's 2022 heatwaves cost £1.5bn, Sadiq Khan launches Heat Ready London, the capital's first heat resilience plan, targeting overheating homes, schools, and hospitals.
Over 1,200 Schools Closed as 40C Heatwave Hits UK
More than 1,200 schools and nurseries across England and Wales are closed or partially closed due to an extreme heatwave, with the Met Office issuing a rare red warning as temperatures could exceed 40°C.
Intact Mayan City Minanbe Found in Mexican Jungle
Explorers discovered an intact Mayan city, Minanbe, hidden in Mexico's Calakmul Nature Reserve for over 1,000 years, covering 13 hectares with a pyramid and relief.
1,200+ Schools Closed as UK Heatwave Hits Record Highs
More than 1,200 schools and nurseries across England and Wales are closed or partially closed on Thursday due to a record-breaking heatwave, with a red extreme heat warning in effect.
Over 1,200 Schools Closed as Red Heat Warning Hits
More than 1,200 schools in England and Wales are closed or partially closed as the Met Office's rare red extreme heat warning continues, with temperatures expected to reach 40°C.
Wimbledon's Heatwave Plan: Roofs Closed, Courts Cooled to 25C
Wimbledon head groundsman Neil Stubley reveals unprecedented heatwave measures: roofs closed, air conditioning on, and watering doubled to keep courts perfect for Jannik Sinner and players amid 39C UK June record.
Over 1,200 Schools Closed as Red Heat Warning Hits UK
More than 1,200 schools and nurseries in England and Wales are closed or partially closed as a rare red extreme heat warning from the Met Office threatens temperatures up to 40°C, affecting hundreds of thousands of pupils.
UK heatwave causes mass fridge failures in supermarkets
Major UK supermarkets including Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's faced empty shelves on June 24 as refrigeration units failed during record-breaking extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 36C.
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