11 h. ago Dry weather to continue across most of UK as heatwave comes to an end

Monday and Tuesday could see temperatures of up to 27C in parts of the country.

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68 h. ago Met Office verdict on how long UK heatwave will last as heat health alerts continue

Warnings for hot temperatures have been issued across England as the fourth heatwave of summer scorches Britain

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68 h. ago Why you should never drive in flip flops or sliders as you could hit you with 5,000 fine

As the UK heatwave continues, many Brits have been whipping out their summer clothes and sandals to beat the heat - but maybe you shouldn't drive like you're at the beach

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69 h. ago The one Scottish area set to see weekend heatwave as scorching weather continues

We have enjoyed a consistent run of sunny weather in recent days, while also enduring thunderstorm warnings

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3 d. ago Weather maps show exactly when UK temperatures to plummet to a bitter 4C

After enduring four heatwaves so far this year and 30C+ weather, the UK's hot, dry spell will soon be replaced by a cold snap - with forecasters predicting temperatures to plunge to 4C

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3 d. ago Britain's heatwave is set to continue until next week: Yellow heat alert is extended to Monday as 30C temperatures set to stifle Britain over the weekend

A yellow heat alert has been extended until Monday, with temperatures expected to hit 30C over the weekend.

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3 d. ago Drought triggered in four parts of Wales after exceptionally dry weather

Natural Resources Wales say Wales has recorded the driest six-month period since the drought of 1976

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3 d. ago UK households urged to avoid drying washing outside this weekend

It comes amid hot, dry weather spells this week

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4 d. ago Thunderstorms and 30C heat forecast for London as heatwave continues

Thunderstorms and 30C heat forecast for London as heatwave continues  London Evening Standard

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4 d. ago Thunderstorms and 30C heat forecast for London as fourth heatwave of the summer continues

Heat health alerts, in place for much of the last week, have also been extended into next week

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4 d. ago Warnings issued for thunderstorms and high temperatures as heatwave continues

Flood alerts have also been issued.

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4 d. ago Brit hotspots are burning: Three are killed as wildfires tear through Greek Islands, Spain, Portugal and the Balkans as heatwaves hell continues

Sunseekers have been fleeing Greece 's Zakynthos and Kefalonia islands 'by the minute' as raging infernos ripped through homes and farmland.

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4 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway at 'very high' risk of wildfire as hot weather to continue

Fire chiefs have issued a warning for Monday and Tuesday with the dry weather set to continue into next week.

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5 d. ago Amber warning in place as London basks in third day of heatwave with temperatures set to hit 30C

The capital sizzles in another day of sunshine on Wednesday as the fourth heatwave of the summer continues

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5 d. ago Hydrangea flowers will be 'fluffier and perkier' if one task is done in August

Hydrangeas need a lot of moisture in August - but it can be difficult to keep them watered as they have sensitive roots that dry out easily in very hot weather

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5 d. ago 'Very high' wildfire warning issued by fire chiefs as sizzling heatwave continues

The vast majority of wildfires are started by human behaviour and the SFRS is urging communities to avoid lighting fires and using naked flames while this warning is in place.

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5 d. ago UK told to avoid hosepipe ban by 'deleting photos and emails' during heatwave

The National Drought Group is urging people to save water after confirming five areas of England are in drought, with six more in "prolonged dry weather" status as temperatures soar

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5 d. ago Britain faces running dry in 34C heat: Health alerts as England suffers 'nationally significant' water shortages with FIVE areas in drought after driest six months since 1976

Six more areas are also experiencing prolonged dry weather after the driest six months since 1976. The Environment Agency has called on Britons to 'play their part' and use less water.

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5 d. ago FIREBALLS hit Spain as wildfires spark freak 'fire whirls' and reach Madrid, killing one person as Europe's heatwave hell continues

Extreme heat and strong winds in Spain caused 'fire whirls' on Monday night, as a hellish blaze burned several houses and forced the evacuation of hundreds of people, killing one person in the capital. 

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5 d. ago Thousands evacuated in Spain amid deadly wildfires and new heatwave

Temperatures of 44C predicted as blazes rage across EuropeEurope live – latest updatesAlmost 6,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in northern, central and southern Spain as wildfires continue to burn amid a heatwave that could bring temperatures of 44C to some parts of the country.The deadly heat across large parts of Europe has created what scientists have called a “molotov cocktail” of climatic conditions that is fuelling vast wildfires. Continue reading...

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