4 d. ago 'I'm a vet and if you're pet is stung by a wasp you must do this immediately'

As temperatures soar, sting incidents amongst pets are on the rise, with warmer weather encouraging insect populations to flourish. Veterinarians have reported handling more cases than usual, according to May statistics

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6 d. ago Legionnaires' deaths in London, Ont., prompt calls for stricter regulations to prevent outbreaks

Legionnaires' deaths in London, Ont., prompt calls for stricter regulations to prevent outbreaks  CBC

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9 d. ago Scotland weather: Temperatures soar to 25C in Edinburgh, Glasgow to start final week of summer

Scotland will mark the final week of summer with soaring temperatures, with the gauge to hit 25C in parts of the country on Monday.

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1 week ago Bank holiday weather: The UK counties where temperatures will soar past 30C

Millions of Brits will enjoy temperatures that soar beyond 30C with sweltering conditions expected across 10 counties in the country in particular, according to new forecast maps

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1 week ago ‘A nuisance and an eyesore’: hire ebikes accumulate at London border between rival firms

Chiswick Bridge now a frontline in turf war as Richmond and Hounslow councils have licensed different operatorsScattered across pavements, propped against trees and toppled over in bushes, dozens of electric Lime bikes have begun to dominate a 200-metre stretch of road just south of Chiswick Bridge. This is the point where the motors on the hired bikes abruptly stop functioning as they cross the boundary between Richmond and Hounslow, a frontline in what residents describe as a turf war between rival companies.While ebikes for hire have become an increasingly popular mode of transport in London, fractured regulation means customers can ride them through some boroughs with ease but find that in others they cannot ride or park them. Continue reading...

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1 week ago As temperatures soar in London, regulations, not costs, put cooling beyond reach

As temperatures soar in London, regulations, not costs, put cooling beyond reach  The Japan Times

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2 w. ago Stop flies coming into your home this summer with expert's clever trick

As temperatures soar in the UK, many people are seeing an increase in fruit flies swarming their homes, but there are some simple solutions you can try over the Bank Holiday Weekend

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2 w. ago Shein mulls China return for Hong Kong listing after London IPO stalls

Fast-fashion retailer considered £50bn float in London but has not received backing from Chinese authoritiesBusiness live – latest updatesThe online fast-fashion retailer Shein is understood to be considering moving its base back to China from Singapore in a move expected to pave the way for a Hong Kong listing rather than a UK one.The business, which was founded in China and moved its headquarters to Singapore in 2022, had been considering a £50bn float in London after failing to win approval from regulators in the US for a New York flotation. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago UK tourists warned as rare red alert issued for Benidorm and Alicante

Temperatures are set to soar in popular Spanish holiday destinations

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2 w. ago Thirsty for a drink of water? Map reveals London fountains after 'health warning' issued as temperatures soar

Londoners have been urged to stay hydrated with temperatures expected to peak at around 25C on Sunday

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2 w. ago Simple way to banish flies in your home as UK temperatures soar

People have been typing into Google how to get rid of flies - and this week we may see more as the weather gets hotter

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2 w. ago Searing heat draws visitors to California's Death Valley, where it's tough to communicate the risks

In California’s Death Valley National Park, one of the hottest places on Earth, summer temperatures can soar into the 130s F

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2 w. ago Warning to UK motorists to 'take precautions' as temperatures soar to 30C during heatwave

The RAC is warning people to "take precautions" if driving over the heatwave

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2 w. ago Spain travel warning as families told to 'take extreme precautions'

The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued advice to people in Spain urging them to take caution as temperatures soar to 42C in some parts of the country

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2 w. ago People urged to put bowl of water on windowsill as heatwave hits Wales

The Met Office has said the UK is set to be hit by a heatwave this week - but there is a cheap and easy way to keep your home cool as temperatures soar

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2 w. ago Shoppers rave over 'best fan I've ever bought' as temperatures soar in heat wave

One shopper says they were 'absolutely blown away' by the fan.

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2 w. ago When will the UK heatwave end? Temperatures to soar again but thunderstorms forecast

Amber heat health alert remains in place across parts of England as temperatures could reach as high as 34C in some areas

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3 w. ago Scotland weather: Temperatures to soar to 29C in some parts as week of warm weather continues

Kelso, in the Scottish Borders, is expected to reach 29C on Wednesday.

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3 w. ago Brits urged to avoid common sunscreen mistake as temperatures soar in fourth UK heatwave

Whether you're travelling to a hot country or experiencing this UK heat, this common sunscreen mistake causes burns - here's how to avoid that mistake and enjoy the sun instead

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3 w. ago Householders warned 'don't do this' job tomorrow as temperatures soar

The good weather is the perfect time to tackle some jobs in the garden but one should be avoided, say experts.

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