12 h. ago Hot weather: The UK’s top 10 favourite ice cream flavours ranked

These are the ice cream flavours most popular with Brits 🍦

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15 h. ago UK households urged to avoid drying washing outside this weekend

It comes amid hot, dry weather spells this week

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18 h. ago Teenage fisherman rescued by lifeboat after being cut off by tide on Scots coast

The teenager raised the alarm after being left stranded at Southerness in Dumfries and Galloway.

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18 h. ago Campaigners fighting Dumfries and Galloway windfarm organise new drop

Hundreds of people have objected to Wind 2 Energy’s plans for nine turbines at Lairdmannoch

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18 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway crew make it two wins in a row in Scottish Rally Championship

David Bogie and Kirsty Riddick were first of the Scottish championship runners on the Voly Grampian Forest Rally in their Skoda Fabia Rally2.

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18 h. ago Fundraising campaign aims to secure future of vital Dumfries and Galloway rescue service

Fleet Bay Inshore Rescue Boat needs to make changes so it can once again be called out by the Coastguard.

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25 h. ago Gardeners told to place spoonful of 'sugar water' in garden this weekend

Bees and bumblebees can often end up exhausted and in dire need of a boost in hot weather, so gardeners are being urged to use a spoonful of sugar water in their gardens this weekend

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27 h. ago Worried residents watch on as 'travellers take over local park'

The group appeared to revel in the hot weather as locals stayed clear of the beauty spot. Police and council staff have spoken to the travellers about the 'unauthorised' encampment.

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33 h. ago The best sleep position to help you keep cool at night during heatwave

It can be a nightmare to get to sleep in the hot weather

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35 h. ago Banish unpleasant bin smells in hot weather with common 65p kitchen ingredient

Experts have shared a simple and inexpensive way to stop your bin from smelling in hot weather - and all you need is a common kitchen ingredient that costs as little as 65p

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36 h. ago Which areas in London are at most risk of wildfires as fourth heatwave of summer hits this week?

Three wildfires broke out across London this week - which areas are most at risk?

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37 h. ago Brits with artificial grass in garden given warning during scorching heatwave

As the UK is set to bask in another bout of hot weather this week with temperatures reaching 33C, a gardening expert issues a warning to UK households with artificial grass

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38 h. ago 5 NHS tips for avoiding heatstroke as temperatures to hit 30C in Scotland

The health service has warned of the dangers hot weather can bring.

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40 h. ago Weather warning issued for thunderstorms across Dumfries and Galloway

There is the possibility for as much as 60mm of rain to fall in the space of an hour.

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40 h. 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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41 h. ago Dog finally finds her forever home after spending more than four years in Scots charity's kennels

Skye is living life to the full after finding her forever home after more than 1,500 days in Dumfries and Galloway Canine Rescue Centre's kennels.

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41 h. ago Dumfries House bring Fun Dog Show forward to help keep pups cool in summer sun

The annual Fun Dog Show at Dumfries House will start an hour earlier today at 10 am due to the hot weather forecast.

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47 h. 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

Science

58 h. ago How to keep your baby safe in the heatwave, according to an expert

Here’s a guide to keeping your baby safe during the hot weather

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60 h. ago UK households told to move WiFi routers away from windows this week

It could be detrimental to your home during the hot weather

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