Millions received a government 'severe alert' on Friday night, warning against barbecues, campfires and fireworks amid major blazes, including a wildfire in Stourbridge that destroyed 19 homes.
Millions of UK phones received a government emergency alert at 7pm warning against barbecues, campfires, and fireworks due to wildfire risk, causing widespread surprise.
Millions in England and Wales received an emergency alert at 7pm warning against lighting anything that could spark a wildfire, including barbecues, campfires, and fireworks.
Millions in England and Wales received an emergency alert at 7pm warning against lighting anything that could spark a wildfire, the Cabinet Office said.
Temperatures cool this weekend as the fifth heatwave eases, but significant rain is unlikely in Greater Manchester, with only scattered showers possible.
A wildfire has torn through Hornchurch Country Park on Friday evening, with fourteen fire engines and around 90 firefighters responding to the blaze, producing significant smoke.
A second train derailed in Essex less than 24 hours after a Southern Rail service came off the tracks in East Sussex, injuring two passengers seriously. Network Rail says investigations will look at all possible causes and factors.
After a heatwave with temperatures reaching 38.1°C, the Met Office forecasts rain from Monday afternoon, with wettest conditions in western and northern areas.
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BBC Wales weatherman Derek Brockway says the fifth heatwave of summer is ending, with cooler, fresher conditions expected over the weekend.
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The UK Government has issued a temporary ban on disposable barbecues, citing significant risk to the public and environment during drought and heatwave conditions.
The Government has imposed a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbecues due to heatwave conditions and wildfire risk, with 37 fires currently burning across England and Wales.
The Government has imposed a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbecues during heatwave conditions, after the grills were linked to serious wildfires across the UK.
The UK Government has issued new swimming safety advice for Brits visiting the Maldives after five tourists died in May during a diving excursion. The FCDO urges holidaymakers to speak to resort staff about safe swimming areas.
A heat health alert has been extended until Saturday for much of England, warning of increased health risks for vulnerable groups as temperatures reach 38.1C.
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A large fire has broken out at a hotel on Empire Way next to Wembley Stadium, with thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Six fire engines and about 40 firefighters are at the scene.
Around 40 firefighters are tackling a blaze at a hotel on Empire Way near Wembley Stadium, with six engines at the scene.
Weather maps indicate a sharp drop in temperatures across the UK by August 24, with some areas falling to 2C, ending the recent heatwave that peaked at 38C.
Met Office forecasters warn of thundery downpours on Saturday morning, particularly in central and south-eastern England, with 12 counties at risk.
The Met Office has named 17 areas that could see heavy rain between Monday and Wednesday, with downpours of up to 16mm possible in some regions.
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The Met Office has revealed that Monday August 17 will bring rain to the North East, with light showers in the afternoon turning heavy at night, offering some relief from the prolonged dry weather.
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