UK's driest village Histon adopts 'Mediterranean lifestyle' amid heatwave
Residents of Histon, Britain's driest village, are saving shower water and going out after sunset to cope with scorching heat and a hosepipe ban.
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Lemon and cloves repel mosquitoes naturally
A simple lemon and clove remedy can repel mosquitoes from your home, as UK heatwave conditions favour disease-carrying Aedes aegypti.
Spain Issues Rare Red Alert as Temperatures Forecast to Hit 44C
A rare red 'extraordinary hazard' alert has been issued in parts of Spain as temperatures are forecast to soar as high as 44C, with wildfires forcing evacuations.
Spain Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations, National Emergency Declared
Thousands evacuated as out-of-control wildfires sweep central Spain, with temperatures exceeding 40°C and the government declaring a national emergency.
Britons Urged to Flee as Wildfire Engulfs Cap Ferret
Britons in the Gironde region of France have been told to evacuate as a 'monster' wildfire sweeps the Cap Ferret peninsula, with hundreds escaping by boat.
Wales sees once-in-a-decade painted lady butterfly influx
Wales is experiencing a once-in-a-decade influx of painted lady butterflies. Butterfly Conservation urges the public to record sightings as part of the Big Butterfly Count, running until August 9.
Heat Health Alerts for Parts of England This Weekend
Yellow heat health alerts are in place across parts of England from Friday to Sunday, as temperatures could reach 30C. Drought has been declared in North Wales and the Upper Severn.
France wildfire: tourists evacuated, two firefighters dead
Hundreds of tourists evacuated by boat from Cap Ferret wildfire in France. Two French firefighters died. 20,000 evacuated total.
Two Firefighters Killed in French Wildfire, Hundreds Flee by Boat
Two firefighters died battling a wildfire on the Cap Ferret peninsula in southwest France, forcing hundreds to evacuate by boat. Over 400 people have been transported from four piers.
Yellow heat alerts for 6 UK counties as temps to hit 30C
Yellow heat health warnings are in place for East Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West and West Midlands from Friday to Sunday, with temperatures possibly reaching 30C.
Brits urged to count painted lady butterflies in gardens
The Big Butterfly Count is on. Brits are urged to spend 15 minutes counting painted lady butterflies, whose numbers are at a once-in-a-decade high.
Brits Warned to Avoid Alcohol and Caffeine in Heatwave
The British Red Cross advises avoiding alcohol and caffeine during the heatwave as they disrupt sleep and risk dehydration.
Avoid Alcohol and Caffeine in UK Heatwave, Red Cross Warns
The British Red Cross warns Brits to avoid alcohol and caffeine during the heatwave as they can cause dehydration and poor sleep.
Avoid Alcohol and Caffeine in Wales Heatwave (24.07.2026)
Wales faces continued hot weather; British Red Cross warns against alcohol and caffeine to prevent sleep disruption and dehydration.
France wildfires: Hundreds evacuated by boat, two dead
Hundreds evacuated by boat from Cap Ferret peninsula as wildfires rage in Gironde, France. Two firefighters killed, over 20,000 people evacuated.
Spain heatwave: UK tourists warned as temperatures near 47C
British holidaymakers are urged to take precautions as Spain faces a third heatwave with temperatures nearing 47C, after deadly wildfires and over 1,000 heat-related deaths.
Wildfires Ravage Cap Ferret, Hundreds Evacuated by Boat
A wildfire on the Cap Ferret peninsula in southwest France has burned 21,500 acres, forcing hundreds to flee by boat. Two firefighters died.
UKHSA warns holidaymakers of chikungunya risk
UKHSA warns travellers of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus, as cases rise. Symptoms include fever and severe joint pain. Avoid areas with standing water.
Largest 'mega-dinghy' with 165 migrants arrives, blow for Burnham
GB News breaks news of the largest ever 'mega-dinghy' carrying 165 illegal migrants arriving in the UK, a blow for PM Andy Burnham.
Cap Ferret wildfires: Hundreds flee by boat
Hundreds flee by boat as apocalyptic wildfires in Cap Ferret devour 21,500 acres of land, forcing evacuation of holiday hotspot.
Heat alerts for England as drought declared in North Wales
Yellow heat health alerts are in place across parts of England from Friday to Sunday, as temperatures could reach 30C and drought is declared in North Wales and the Upper Severn.
Swinney: Climate change transition critical for North Sea
John Swinney says the critical transition on climate change must be considered in decisions on new North Sea drilling projects, as the UK government weighs approvals.
Tourists warned away from viral Welsh 'blue lagoon' spot
Owners of Brombil Reservoir in Margam, South Wales, have introduced a £2 levy and barriers to deter tourists after complaints of littering and traffic issues.
Waitrose starts earliest wheat harvest amid food shortage fears
Waitrose has begun its earliest harvest of wheat and oilseed rape due to record-breaking temperatures, warning of climate change impacts on food production.
Blyth Girl, 8, Wins Swimming Competitions Across UK
Cora Robinson, eight, from Blyth, has won four gold medals in pool and beach swimming championships across the UK this year.
Money worries may age your brain faster, study finds
Money troubles could cause the brain to age faster, particularly in men, according to UCL research linking persistent financial hardship to worse cognitive performance and brain health.
Cairngorms wildfire crews to battle blaze into next week
Firefighters in the Cairngorms National Park will remain at the scene into next week as significant progress is made but dangerous hotspots persist, and some visitors ignore closures.
Europe's demographic crisis: young must not bear alone
Europe faces a demographic crisis as the population ages, with young people left to shoulder the economic and social burden unless policies change.
Thousands evacuated as wildfire rages in southern France
More than 3,000 people have been evacuated in the south of France as a wildfire rages across a pine forest near the Mediterranean coast.
Helicopter deployed to fight Welsh wildfires as rain forecast
A specialist firefighting helicopter will be deployed to Rhinogydd on Friday morning to support crews battling significant wildfires in Wales, as rain is forecast for Saturday.
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