UK Union Demands AC in All Schools Amid Heatwave
The National Education Union urges the government to install air conditioning in all UK schools, citing closures due to extreme heat and a 220-year timeline for refurbishments.
The National Education Union urges the government to install air conditioning in all UK schools, citing closures due to extreme heat and a 220-year timeline for refurbishments.
BBC Radio 2 host Vernon Kay reveals Tess Daly's wet towel trick for their Chihuahua Blue during a heatwave, leading to an awkward on-air moment about digging holes.
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The Met Office extended its rare red extreme heat warning into Friday for London and parts of east and south-east England, with temperatures potentially reaching 38°C as the UK braces for more record-breaking heat.
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Temperatures across Wales are forecast to hit 38°C today as a red extreme heat warning continues. The Met Office warns of serious illness or danger to life, with peak heat at 4pm.
As UK temperatures near 40°C, hundreds of schools close, sparking debate among parents. Some blast the inconvenience and cost of last-minute childcare, while others welcome safety measures. Free school meal disruptions add strain.
Meteorologists warn that 'blood rain' – a rare phenomenon where Saharan dust mixes with rain – will fall over parts of the UK this weekend, leaving cars and windows covered in red dust.
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Recommended26% of Britons have ditched their bedrooms during the heatwave, opting for cooler spots downstairs, as UK homes trap heat, causing discomfort and affecting work and relationships.
Spraying roof tiles with water can cool your home during a heatwave, says heating expert Adam Chapman, as UK temperatures hit 38C.
The entire island of Ireland is under weather warnings for high heat and thunderstorms, with a potential record temperature of 33.3C being challenged, according to Met Éireann.
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GB News was interrupted as Beverly Turner reported devastating earthquakes in Venezuela: a 7.1 followed by a 7.5 magnitude tremor, with at least 32 dead and 700 injured.
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RecommendedVets urge dog owners to avoid walking pets on Friday and Saturday as UK temperatures soar to 37C, warning of heatstroke, burnt paws, and fatal risks.
Traeth Llanddwyn, named best UK beach by Time Out, faces over-tourism backlash as locals block access road due to illegal parking and congestion. Visitors turned away two miles from the shore.
The Met Office has issued a heat warning for 31 UK areas, with temperatures peaking at 34°C on Saturday in eastern and south-eastern England before cooler Atlantic weather arrives Sunday.
London's record-breaking June heatwave is set to end on Sunday when temperatures fall to 26C, according to the Met Office. A red warning for extreme heat remains in place until Friday evening.
The Met Office issues a heat warning for 31 UK areas as temperatures peak at 34°C on Saturday, mainly in eastern and south-eastern England, before cooler Atlantic weather arrives Sunday.
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RecommendedBritons urge Government to introduce a national heatwave resilience strategy as babies, disabled people, and workers suffer in extreme heat. Over 70,000 babies in England live in overheated homes, and heat-related deaths could reach 11,000 annually by 205
The Met Office has extended its rare red extreme heat warning into Friday for London and parts of east and south-east England, with temperatures potentially reaching 38C and the June record already broken at 36.1C.
A significant wildfire on Tintwistle Moor near Glossop is burning across 400 metres-squared of moorland and woodland, with six fire engines and partners tackling the blaze.
The UK's panic over near-40°C temperatures reveals a loss of resilience, with school closures and transport chaos despite similar heatwaves in 1911 and 1976 being handled without disruption.
Five people died in Italy as 17 cities were placed under the highest-level heat alert. Victims include a man who collapsed at his parents' grave and two farmers.
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RecommendedTemperatures in Majorca reach 49C as a heatwave grips Europe, with at least 40 deaths in France. UK tourists warned of extreme conditions.
The RSPCA warns that cats can get trapped in sheds and greenhouses, leading to heatstroke or dehydration, with temperatures potentially reaching 47°C.
The Met Office has warned swimmers of cold water shock risks as an Extreme Heat alert covers England and Wales, urging caution with sea temperatures still low.
Chester Zoo will close early at 2pm on Thursday, June 25 due to an amber extreme heat warning, with temperatures forecast to reach 35C, for the safety of visitors and staff.
The British Red Cross recommends eating strawberries, cucumber, celery, and lettuce to stay hydrated during the UK's rare red heat alert, with temperatures reaching 38°C.
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RecommendedParts of the UK face more record-breaking temperatures on Thursday amid a rare red warning for extreme heat, causing disruption to hospitals, schools, transport, and prompting a hosepipe ban in Kent.