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Category : Climate
London Weather LIVE: Heatwave Spike Looms as Wildfires Blaze
London braces for 30C on Wednesday as heatwave extends to 11th day; wildfires blaze at 19 locations; UKHSA issues yellow alerts for seven regions.
England flags removed by council workers anger residents
Portsmouth City Council workers removed England flags from balconies ahead of the World Cup semi-final vs Argentina, sparking fury and police reports for theft.
7 Physics Tips to Keep Your Home Cool in a Heatwave
BBC science journalist Caroline Steel shares seven physics-backed tips to keep your home cool during a heatwave, from shutting windows to using fans strategically.
Met Office Issues Stark Climate Warning After UK Hottest Year
The Met Office warns the UK's 20th century climate 'has now gone' as 2025 becomes the hottest year on record, with extreme weather becoming the new normal.
Council Workers Remove England Flags Ahead of World Cup Semi-Final
Portsmouth City Council workers removed England flags from balconies before the semi-final vs Argentina, citing fire risk. Residents reported theft to police; politicians condemn action.
MPs Urge Government to Stand Up to Food Industry on Obesity
All outdoor advertising of junk food should be banned and front-of-pack labelling mandatory, says Health and Social Care Committee, as obesity costs UK £74.3bn yearly.
London Heatwave: 30C Days Quadruple Due to Climate Change
London's 30C days have more than quadrupled from 1961-1990 to 2016-2025, according to the Met Office. The city faces tropical nights, heatwave deaths, and wildfire risks as the UK's 20th-century climate disappears.
Cinema and Museum Trips Slow Biological Aging: Study
Visiting cinema, museums, and art galleries may slow biological aging, a study of 2,000 older Brits found, with effects comparable to regular exercise.
UK Fire Chief Urges No Barbecues Amid Extreme Wildfire Risk
A fire chief has urged Brits to avoid barbecues and bonfires as the UK faces extreme wildfire warnings during its third heatwave, with temperatures reaching 30C for nine consecutive days.
Mumbles Wildfire Prompts Large Emergency Response
A large wildfire broke out near Mumbles Cricket Club on Tuesday evening, prompting a major emergency response. Smoke was visible for miles, but no injuries have been reported and the fire is not being treated as suspicious.
Dovestones Moor Fire: Fourth Day, Residents Told to Stay Indoors
A major wildfire on the moors above Dovestones reservoir continues for a fourth day. Residents across Greater Manchester are urged to stay indoors as smoke spreads. Over 70 firefighters remain at the scene.
Joe McElderry Backs Creative Call for County Durham Culture
Joe McElderry joined Into the Light's Creative Call event in County Durham, urging support for creative industries. The initiative aims to address barriers like isolation and lack of investment, with over 19,000 participants engaged so far.
Tsunami Cloud Sparks Panic on French Beach Amid Heatwave
A 'tsunami cloud' caused panic on Hendaye beach in France as a 45C heatwave struck. Beachgoers fled the meteorological phenomenon, described as a 'sublime, but very unsettling' experience.
Fourth Heatwave to Hit Liverpool with 34C Scorching Blast
Liverpool and Merseyside brace for a fourth heatwave as temperatures soar to 34°C, with extreme conditions lasting until the end of July, matching 1976 records.
Liverpool Warned to Close Windows as Smoke Covers Aintree Fire
Merseyside Fire and Rescue crews responded to a blaze on the Loop Line in Aintree, generating significant smoke. Residents advised to keep windows and doors closed. This follows major wildfires in North Wales over the weekend.
UK Matches 1976 Record with 24 Days Over 30°C
The UK has recorded 24 days exceeding 30°C in 2026, equalling the 1976 total that sparked drought. A third heatwave continues with temperatures forecast to reach 33°C.
Ann Widdecombe's Cat Safe After Quick Removal
Aloysius, the beloved ginger cat of late MP Ann Widdecombe, is safe after being quickly removed from her Devon home. A management statement confirms he is well cared for.
Puggled, Scumfished or Shrammed: Regional Words for Extreme Weather
Readers share regional words for feeling hot or cold, from 'puthered' to 'shrammed,' 'scumfished,' and 'puggled,' alongside letters on art, football, and a cannabis-eating dog.
Badenoch Targets Tory MPs Over Climate Beliefs
Kemi Badenoch, Conservative leadership contender, reportedly compiling list of Tory MPs who believe in climate crisis versus those who don't, sparking internal party divisions.
Burnham Must Act Fast on Climate to Avoid Derailment Doom Loop
Without urgent adaptation measures, climate-sceptic parties exploit floods and fires, creating a self-defeating spiral that undermines climate action, warns Laurie Laybourn.
Dua Lipa Calls Albanian Protests Inspiring
Dua Lipa praised Albanian protesters opposing a Jared Kushner-backed resort on the Adriatic coast, calling their fight for environmental protection 'inspiring' during a Tirana concert.
Ella Baron Cartoon: Strait of Hormuz Tensions
A cartoon by Ella Baron depicts rising US-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting geopolitical stakes and potential conflict over the strategic waterway.
Edinburgh flats fire risk: residents told to leave
Residents at Bonnington Bond flats in Edinburgh advised to leave after fire risk found. Persimmon Homes offers temporary accommodation. 2024 blaze previously injured firefighters.
A Place in the Sun Guest Fears Wife Died in Spain Wildfires
Malcolm Timbrell, 70, fears his wife Annette Kilgore, 69, died in wildfires that devastated Bédar, Spain, claiming 13 lives. The couple appeared on A Place in the Sun in 2023.
Wildfire Smoke Chokes Greater Manchester: Mums Demand Warnings
Air quality in Stockport hits 'unhealthy' levels as moor fires burn; Mums for Lungs say families lack clear public health advice amid thick smoke.
Monty Don Gives Ned Update as UK Heatwave Continues
Monty Don shared a video of his golden retriever Ned drinking bathwater to stay cool amid the UK heatwave, prompting fans to express concern for the 'poor baby'.
Welsh Water Considers All Options Amid High Demand
Welsh Water warns of unprecedented high demand due to hot weather, considering restrictions to protect supplies in Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, and Hereford.
UK to Urge Public to Stockpile Food and Water for Emergencies
The UK government will launch a 'national resilience campaign' urging Brits to stock up on food and water to prepare for Russian cyber attacks, extreme weather, and other emergencies.
UK Warns Public to Stockpile Food and Water Amid Russian Cyber Fears
Britons will be advised to stockpile food, water, and medicine as part of a government campaign to prepare for potential Russian cyber attacks, with a hybrid attack possible as early as next year.
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