Four Foods to Eat Today as UK Heat Alert Issued
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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UK Heatwave: Record Temperatures Loom as Red Warning Disrupts Life
Parts 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.
Met Office Extends Red Warning as Heatwave Hits UK
The Met Office has extended a rare red weather warning as a record-breaking heatwave continues to batter the UK, with 22 areas affected and multiple temperature records broken.
Met Office Extends Red Heatwave Alert for 22 Areas
The Met Office has extended its rare red extreme heat warning for 22 areas across London, South East and East of England, with temperatures expected to reach 38°C.
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Keep Home Cool in Heatwave Without AC or Fans: 3 Steps
Learn three simple, effective ways to keep your home cool during a heatwave without using air conditioning or fans, including closing curtains, natural ventilation, and focusing on one room.
Cool Your Home During 38C Heat with Garden Item Hack
Spraying roof tiles with water can cool your home during a 38C heatwave, says heating expert Adam Chapman. The UK saw its hottest June day on record at 36.1C.
UK Beach Named Best Sees Locals Block Access
Traeth Llanddwyn on Anglesey, named Britain's best beach by Time Out, has sparked local protests and road closures as overwhelmed residents battle gridlock and illegal parking.
UK breaks June minimum temperature record in heatwave
The UK has provisionally broken the record for the highest June minimum temperature, with temperatures only falling to 23.5C overnight in Cardiff, the Met Office announced.
UK Zoo Shuts Over Animal Welfare in Record June Heatwave
Marwell Zoo in Hampshire closed for two days due to extreme heat, with temperatures exceeding 36C, breaking the June record from 1976.
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£15 Pillow Spray Fixes Menopausal Sleep Issues
A writer shares how This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray, now £15 on Amazon, helped her menopausal sleep problems with natural fragrances. Over 21,000 reviews rate it 4.3 stars.
Met Office Thunderstorm Warnings for Scotland: Heavy Rain
The Met Office issues two yellow thunderstorm warnings for Scotland, with heavy rain, large hail up to 4cm, and potential travel disruption. Temperatures could reach 31C in Dumfries.
Toddler Found Dead in Hot Car During France's 44C Heatwave
A three-year-old boy died in a hot car in Saint-Gratien during a heatwave. Parents thought he was napping. Two other children died earlier in Carpentras.
Britian's Best Beach Llanddwyn Overrun by Tourists
Traeth Llanddwyn, named Britain's best beach by Time Out, is causing local fury due to overtourism, with residents blocking access roads and illegal parking creating chaos.
Water plants in morning to prevent drying out, expert says
Sue Pomeroy, horticulturalist at Brightwater Holidays, advises watering plants in the cool of the morning to prevent drying out during the UK heatwave, avoiding midday sun to prevent leaf scorch.
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Blue Cross: Over 26°C Can Kill Guinea Pigs
Blue Cross warns guinea pig owners that temperatures above 26°C can cause fatal heatstroke. With UK heatwave hitting 36.1°C, owners urged to bring pets inside immediately.
BBC Long Wave Shutdown Threatens Pensioners' Energy Bills
Campaigners urge BBC to halt Radio 4 Long Wave closure, warning over 196,000 RTS meter users face energy bill chaos.
Pop-Up Sauna on Tube Highlights Hottest Lines
Currys installed a pop-up sauna on a London Underground carriage to highlight extreme heat commuters face. 80% find Tube temperatures unbearable, with Central line voted hottest.
Car Cooling Hack Faster Than Aircon Revealed in UK Heatwave
A simple car cooling hack, shared by Capital FM presenters and based on fluid dynamics, can cool a hot car faster than air conditioning by opening one window and pumping the door four times.
France heatwave: Parents warned after two kids found dead in car
Two boys, aged two and four, were found dead in a car parked in direct sunlight in Carpentras, southern France, during a heatwave with temperatures near 40°C. A manslaughter investigation has been launched.
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7 Dog Breeds Most at Risk of Heatstroke: Owners Urged to Act
UK dog owners urged to act quickly as heatwave continues. Seven breeds most at risk of life-threatening heatstroke, including French Bulldogs, Chow Chows, and Boxers.
UK Politicians Respond to Heatwave: Cool Hubs, Climate Debate
As London hits 35°C, Lib Dems demand cool hubs for vulnerable people. At PMQs, Starmer laments lost climate consensus, while Miliband considers backing Jackdaw gas field.
Alan Titchmarsh: Stop Using Sprays That Harm Wildlife
Gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh advises against using sprays in gardens, as they harm wildlife. He recommends organic methods and diverse planting for a balanced ecosystem.
Toddler's Rash Was Cancer: Days from Death
Oscar Martin, now 7, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia after a rash on his ear. His dad says doctors initially dismissed it, but within days the toddler was critically ill.
UK Heatwave: Red Warnings as Temperatures Could Rise Higher
The UK heatwave brought record-breaking 36.1C in Gosport on Wednesday, with red extreme heat warnings issued for London, south coast, Swansea, Somerset, and Birmingham until late Thursday.
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Spain Heatwave: 213 Deaths in Three Days as Temps Top 42C
Spain's heatwave has been linked to 213 deaths between Monday and Wednesday, with temperatures surpassing 42°C, according to the Daily Mortality Monitoring System.
UK Urged to Sleep Downstairs in Record June Heatwave
Brits are urged to sleep downstairs as a record-breaking June heatwave brings tropical nights. Temperatures could hit 38°C, with overnight lows above 20°C.
RSPCA Warns Scottish Dog Owners of Heatstroke Signs
The RSPCA warns Scottish dog owners that panting, often dismissed as normal, can indicate heatstroke as temperatures hit 29°C. Learn symptoms and first aid tips.
Vet Warns: Swap Dog Collars for Harnesses in Heatwave
Vet Dr Kirsten Ronngren warns dog owners to swap collars for harnesses during UK heatwave to avoid restricting panting, the main cooling method. Also advises walking early/late, checking pavement heat, and never leaving dogs in cars.
Hosepipe Ban for 850k in Kent as Heat Record Broken
South East Water has imposed an immediate hosepipe ban affecting 850,000 residents in Kent due to record-high temperatures and unprecedented water demand, as the UK breaks another heat record.
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Brits Trapped in Boiling Homes: New Builds and Bifold Doors Become 'Unbearable' Saunas
As UK temperatures near 40°C, residents of new builds and homes with bifold doors face unbearable heat, with some spending thousands on blinds or planning to move. Experts warn 92% of British homes overheat.
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