Alcohol-Free Festival at Northumberland's Druridge Bay
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.
Category : Climate
UK weather: 42C surge expected with 24 counties at 40C
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.
UK Heatwave Live: Amber Warning in Wales, Temps Could Hit 41C
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.
152 Schools Close Amid Extreme Heat Warning
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.
Drivers Urged to Check Tyre Pressure as UK Heatwave Nears 40C
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.
Move Bird Baths to Shade Before UK 40C Heatwave
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.
26p Indigestion Tablets Banish Smelly Drains This Summer
Effervescent indigestion tablets costing 26p each can eliminate summer drain odours by loosening debris, offering a cheap alternative to baking soda, according to bathroom experts.
8 Items to Never Leave in Your Car During Red Weather Warning
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.
Hiroshima survivor memoir found after 79 years at Yale
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.
Environment Agency 'Dangerously Underfunded' as River Pollution Soars
Environment Agency funding cuts have led to a 36% drop in pollution incident investigations, with rivers and biodiversity suffering.
Shirley Manson 'Could Cry' Over Cardiff Gig with Skunk Anansie
Shirley Manson said she 'could cry' after Garbage's 'extraordinary' Cardiff Castle gig. The co-headline tour with Skunk Anansie saw Skin crowd-surf and Manson praise the 'magical' response.
UK's Fragile Systems: Global Shocks Hit Home
The Guardian editorial warns that UK's fragile systems leave it exposed to global shocks, urging resilience over efficiency.
Aintree Cancels Dressage Event Due to Extreme Heat
Aintree Equestrian Centre cancels British Dressage event on June 24-25 due to extreme temperatures up to 38°C, citing horse and rider welfare amid Met Office amber warning.
Bristol Airport Reopens After Thunderstorm Closure
Bristol Airport reopened Tuesday after a thunderstorm knocked out air traffic control systems, stranding hundreds of passengers and causing dozens of flight cancellations and delays.
Australia Pledges 65% Emissions Cut by 2035
Australia to announce 2035 emissions target of at least 65% cut, based on Climate Change Authority advice, as part of Paris agreement commitments.
Pakistan Heatwave Death Toll Exceeds 800 in Sindh Province
Pakistan heatwave death toll exceeds 800 in Sindh province, with Karachi hardest hit. Power cuts and Ramadan fasting worsen crisis.
Abandoned Welsh Village Capel Celyn Reappears in Heatwaves
Capel Celyn, a Welsh village flooded in 1965 to supply water to Liverpool, occasionally resurfaces during droughts. Its ruins and a memorial chapel draw visitors.
Rail Passengers Warned Not to Travel as Red Heat Alert Issued
Network Rail and TfL urge passengers not to travel on Wednesday and Thursday due to a rare red extreme heat warning, with significant disruption expected on Elizabeth Line and Overground.
London Heatwave: Commuting, Inequality Raise Risk for Middle-Aged
Londoners aged 45-65 face same heatwave death risk as pensioners due to commuting, overcrowded homes, and inequality, UK Health Security Agency study finds.
Russia Nuclear Drill Near UK; Lavrov Advocates Atomic Bomb
Russia staged a 16-hour nuclear wargame in the Norwegian Sea, north of the UK, as Foreign Minister Lavrov reportedly advocated using atomic weapons at a closed meeting.
Dozens of Schools Close as UK Heatwave Hits 40°C
Dozens of schools across England and Wales are closing due to a rare red weather warning as temperatures are expected to reach 40°C, posing a risk to life.
Horse Racing Chaos: Heatwave Forces Abandonment of Four Meetings
The British Horseracing Authority has rescheduled three of four meetings postponed due to extreme heat. Worcester, Salisbury, Kempton, and Ffos Las were abandoned for horse safety.
Duke of Norfolk Slams Wind Farm Plan as Blot on Dales
Duke of Norfolk leads opposition to 200m-tall wind farm on peat moorland near Yorkshire Dales, sparking debate over renewable targets vs landscape protection.
Trump Humiliates Starmer Live with Six Words on Energy
Donald Trump humiliated Keir Starmer live on TV, saying 'you're really messing up the energy' in response to the PM's resignation, criticizing UK windmills and North Sea oil policy.
Asia's Record Heatwave: Rickshaw Puller Endures Dhaka's 40.6C as Fuel Shortages Worsen Crisis
Asia faces record heatwaves with temperatures up to 52C, causing deaths, power cuts, and health crises from Bangladesh to Japan.
Schools Close as Rare Red Heat Alert Hits UK with 40C Expected
Schools across England and Wales are closing and transport bosses warn against travel as a rare red extreme heat warning is issued, with temperatures potentially reaching 40C and breaking the June record of 35.6C set in 1976.
World Cup Cheers Could Harm Your Dog, Vet Warns
Dr Scott Miller warns that World Cup excitement, including loud cheers and shouting, can cause hidden stress in dogs due to their sensitive hearing. He advises creating quiet spaces and tiring pets out before matches.
Ceramics Industry in Crisis: Energy, Brexit, Imports
Sharon Yates, a potter for 34 years, fights to save the UK ceramics industry as soaring energy prices, Brexit, and cheap imports force closures like Denby Pottery after 217 years.
Greater Manchester to Hit 32°C Today Amid Extreme Heatwave
Greater Manchester will reach 32°C today as an extreme heatwave grips the UK, with temperatures potentially hitting 40°C and a rare red warning issued.
Dozens of UK Schools Close as Red Extreme Heat Warning Issued
Dozens of schools in England and Wales have closed due to a red extreme heat warning, with temperatures expected to hit 40C. The Met Office warns of severe impacts on health, travel, and infrastructure.
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