A new UK June temperature record of 36.9C was set in Suffolk on Friday, the third consecutive daily record. London Ambulance Service saw its highest number of life-threatening emergencies ever on Wednesday, with a 50% increase in calls.
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Ambulance chiefs urge England fans to drink water between alcoholic drinks as UK heatwave breaks records, with temperatures hitting 36.9C and 999 calls surging 50%.
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A new UK June temperature record of 36.9°C was set for the third consecutive day. London Ambulance Service faced its highest-ever number of life-threatening emergencies, and schools, hospitals, and transport services are severely impacted.
Energy expert Angus Struthers reveals four household appliances that generate excess heat during a heatwave, increasing energy costs and making it harder to keep homes cool.
The UK has set a new June temperature record for the third day in a row, with 36.9°C in Suffolk. London Ambulance Service faced record life-threatening emergencies, and hospitals declared critical incidents.
UK tourists heading to European beaches have been warned about Vibrio bacteria, which can cause severe infections. The ECDC advises avoiding swimming with open wounds.
Paris police have banned street drinking to ease pressure on hospitals overwhelmed by heatwave-related emergencies, with temperatures hitting 40C and at least 48 drowning deaths.
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Women and Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson defends EHRC's updated single-sex spaces guidance as 'the right place to be,' despite legal challenges and fierce debate over transgender rights and the Equality Act.
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King Charles faces criticism after Buckingham Palace ceases to be monarch's primary residence for first time since 1839, with £370m renovation questioned.
Turkey's Cop31 host calls for 35% of global energy from electricity by 2035 to cut emissions, with Australia as co-host.
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After days of extreme heat and red weather warnings, thunderstorms brought dramatic lightning strikes across Wales overnight, with gusts up to 60 mph and heavy rain.
The RSPCA issues an urgent warning to dog owners as UK temperatures reach record highs of 36.4C, urging them to avoid walking dogs on hot pavements that can hit 57.78C.
A Hebburn family fled their home after lightning hit their TV aerial, blowing out all electrics and causing a gas leak. No injuries were reported.
A New Zealander who moved to London reveals that UK heatwaves are far more unbearable than her home country's summer, citing infrastructure and lack of cooling spots.
The Mirror's Julia Banim visited Andover, the UK's heatwave epicentre, where residents endure 36°C with no coastal breeze. Locals share struggles with heat, school closures, and concerns about the future.
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Ferrero UK withdraws frozen Nutella Croissant four-packs with batch codes L126Z39 and L127Z39 due to possible metal fragments. Customers urged to return for refund.
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Thunderstorm warnings are in effect for all of Northern Ireland and 16 counties in the Republic of Ireland on Friday as high temperatures continue, with risks of localized flooding and utility damage.
