33 h. ago England must beware surging Sweden: this will not be an easy quarter

The Lionesses can’t think: ‘Good, we’ve avoided Germany’ – nobody should take Sweden lightly, they’re a big threatEngland’s 4-0 win against Sweden in their Euro 2022 semi-final, with that iconic Alessia Russo backheel and the sound of Sweet Caroline ringing around Bramall Lane, will be etched into many Swedish heads when the two teams meet on Thursday. And England must not underestimate that feeling for the Swedes.It was a humiliating defeat for Peter Gerhardsson’s team but they are in a much better place now than three years ago. They have really impressed in this competition so far and they are on a 15-game unbeaten run that has lasted just over a year. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Mapped: Where might the UK’s fourth heatwave of the summer hit?

Temperatures could hit 29C in east and southeast England as record dry conditions prompt hosepipe bans

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63 h. ago Four areas of England now in drought as heat threatens wildlife and crops

Ministers call for hosepipe bans as East and West Midlands enter drought, joining Yorkshire and north-westFour areas of England are now in drought as the East and West Midlands have joined Yorkshire and the north-west.Continuing hot and dry weather was a hazard to crop production and wildlife, ministers said, as they urged water companies to put hosepipe bans in place to conserve water as levels deplete. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago Wildfire tears through East London as hosepipe bans spread following third heatwave of 2025

The Enviornmental Agency has officially declared drought for the West and East Midlands after temperatures reached 33C in England this weekend.

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4 d. ago England, Scotland and Wales hit 30C before heatwave starts easing

It comes after several records were broken during the peak of the heatwave on Saturday.

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5 d. ago Heatwave peaks TODAY at 35C as 6million homes are hit by hosepipe bans and fire chiefs warn of wildfire and drowning risks

Amber heat health alerts are in place for the Midlands and southern and eastern England until 9am on Monday, warning of the potential for a rise in deaths.

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6 d. ago Amber heatwave health alert issued as England has driest start to year since 1976

Yellow alerts issued across England until Monday before they were upgraded to amber on Friday for the East and West Midlands, London, the East of England, and the South East and South West

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6 d. ago Oasis send heatwave warning to fans as 32C amber alert issued over 'potential deaths'

UK Heatwave sees Yellow alerts issued across England until Monday before they were upgraded to amber on Friday for the East and West Midlands, London, the East of England, and the South East and South West

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6 d. ago Hosepipe ban announced for Kent and Sussex amid ‘record water demand’

South East Water has asked households in Kent and Sussex not to use their hosepipes from July 18.

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6 d. ago Here comes the heat! Amber alert warning in the south of England as 'killer' heatwave peaks at 32C and second hosepipe ban to hit one million Brits

Temperatures are set to rocket to 32C in parts of central and southern England on Friday with the East and West Midlands, East of England, London, South East and South West under amber alert.

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6 d. ago Amber heat health alerts and hosepipe bans across parts of England amid heatwave

The warnings and restrictions come as hot and dry weather scorches England, with temperatures set to rise further over the weekend.

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7 d. ago Town furthest east in the UK has 'pristine waters' and is perfect for families

Lowestoft is a popular UK seaside town that is further east than anywhere else in England - it boasts sandy beaches, a pier, sand dunes and a zoo on it's doorstep

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8 d. ago England suffer T20 series defeat as India ease to victory at Old Trafford

England laboured to 126 for seven.

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8 d. ago Millions of households face hosepipe ban as one of UK’s biggest firms warns supplies are on the brink

The Environment Agency has declared parts of south east England as in a period of ‘Prolonged Dry Weather’ after low rainfall

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8 d. ago Temperatures to rise ‘day by day’ through the week, say Met Office

Highs of 26C to 28C can be expected in some of the hotter spots across central parts of the UK from Wednesday, according to the forecaster.

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9 d. ago Met Office weather maps reveal exactly when UK will reach 33C as another heatwave forecast

Due to the extreme temperatures forecast by the Met Office, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a yellow heat-health alert affecting six UK regions including East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, and South East

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1 week ago Warning for thunderstorms before possible third heatwave, Met Office says

There is a mixed forecast for Sunday and Monday, before temperatures are expected to climb back into the low 30Cs by the end of next week.

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2 w. ago Starmer outlines plan to shift NHS care from hospitals to new health centres

Prime minister unveils 10-year health plan to ‘put care on people’s doorsteps’ and prevent illness in first placeWes Streeting: My job is to make the NHS fit for the futureThe NHS will shift a huge amount of care from hospitals into new community health centres to bring treatment closer to people’s homes and cut waiting times, Keir Starmer will pledge on Thursday.The prime minister will outline radical plans to give patients in England much easier access to GPs, scans and mental health support in facilities that are open 12 hours a day, six days a week. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Full list of UK areas affected by Met Office thunderstorm warning

Parts of Scotland and north east England are set to be hit by thunderstorms on Wednesday

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2 w. ago Thunderstorm weather warning issued by Met Office as heatwave finally ends

Thunderstorms are expected in Scotland and north-east England on Wednesday

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