Heatstroke in cats can cause severe dehydration, organ damage, and death. Flat-faced and thick-coated breeds like Persians and Maine Coons are most vulnerable. Learn signs and prevention tips from PDSA.
London pavements reached 57°C, with some spots hitting 65°C, as Greenpeace tests reveal extreme heat. Officials warn of a public health emergency and call for urgent action.
Northumberland Wildlife Trust urges public to provide water, food, and shelter for wildlife during soaring temperatures, and to prevent wildfires.
The RSPCA warns that rabbits and small pets are highly susceptible to heat stress during the UK's record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures reaching 38°C.
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The Civil Aviation Authority warns holidaymakers not to pack power banks in hold luggage due to fire risk. Reports of overheating devices nearly doubled last year.
Health chiefs warn of rising life-threatening emergency calls as temperatures hit 36.7C in Somerset, forcing school closures and hospital disruptions across the UK.
The UK heatwave is driving rats indoors, with pest control experts predicting the worst summer for rat invasions. A cheap 22p garlic clove can help deter rodents naturally.
Spain's first heatwave of 2026 has led to an estimated 212 deaths. British tourists are warned to avoid alcohol and stay hydrated as temperatures soar.
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London Ambulance Service urges Brits to avoid outdoor exercise and alcohol during heatwave, as life-threatening emergencies soar by 50% on hottest June day.
Skip crowded beaches this heatwave. UK woodlands offer free, shaded escapes with temperatures up to 8°C cooler. Discover 6 top forests for a peaceful, cool day out.
Physics says pointing a fan out of the window cools your home by pulling hot air out, but only if outside air is cooler. Learn the proper placement for maximum effect.
A pop-up sauna appeared on a London Underground carriage at Walthamstow Pump House Museum, installed by Currys to highlight extreme heat conditions. 80% of commuters find Tube temperatures unbearable.
A powerful thunderstorm swept across East Central Scotland overnight, with lightning illuminating the skies above Edinburgh and Fife, captured in stunning videos and photos.
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MPs call for urgent government action on extreme heat as UK temperatures approach 40C, with record ambulance call-outs and warnings of inadequate infrastructure.
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The London Ambulance Service chief warns people to drink responsibly and avoid exercise as a heatwave pushes temperatures to 36.7C, the hottest June day on record in the UK.
Northern Powergrid warns of power cuts as thunderstorms hit North East, with areas like Jesmond, Bedlington, Easington, and Stanley affected. A school closes after lightning strike.
Dr Dev Patel advises UK households to drink a pint of water immediately upon waking during the heatwave to combat dehydration, as temperatures soar to 37°C.
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Superdrug reports 70% year-on-year increase in own-brand fexofenadine sales as UK temperatures hit 36.7C, prolonging hay fever symptoms for millions of Britons.
President Trump quoted Rick Astley during a Rose Garden speech, promising farmers $11 billion in relief and praising Iran as a 'lovely country,' sparking backlash from Tehran.
Heathrow Airport expects a 1.1% fall in passenger numbers this year due to the Iran-US conflict, with Middle East routes down 25% and earnings forecast to drop by £147 million.
London Assembly member Leonie Cooper warns that London City Airport's expansion plans will increase noise and pollution for Newham residents, with planes flying 27 metres lower over the Royal Docks.
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A damp towel hung in front of an open window can cool your bedroom at night without a fan, as warm air passes through the wet cloth and turns into cool air, according to heating expert John Lawless.
After days of extreme heat, the Met Office forecasts a 10C temperature drop by Sunday, bringing fresher conditions and rain across the UK.
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Dr Ayazullah Safi recommends freezing grapes, pillowcases, and hot water bottles to stay cool during record-breaking UK heatwave with temperatures hitting 36.4°C.
UK households urged to prepare emergency kits with 7 items as Met Office issues thunderstorm warnings across Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with risks of flooding and power cuts.
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London Ambulance Service chief warns to drink responsibly and avoid exercise as UK hits record June temperature of 36.7°C, with red weather warnings extended and hospitals declaring critical incidents.
