1 hour ago Common medications affected by heatwave as expert warns it 'can be dangerous'

Certain common medications may not mix well with the warm weather warns experts. Here's how to make sure you or elderly family members stay safe in the sunshine

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4 h. ago RSPCA warns of horror 'fatal' condition hitting pets in heatwave as eight key bits of advice issued

Pet owners are being warned flystrike is more common in warmer weather

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6 h. ago Drivers warned over fizzy drinks in car as heatwave set to sizzle in Scotland

You'll need a cool, refreshing drink while driving this week, but be careful, say experts

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7 h. ago Heatwave warning as weather could cause internet outages in homes across UK

Experts warn internet router could ‘grind to a halt’

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9 h. ago Warning wifi routers may ‘grind to a halt’ during mini heatwave

Experts warn internet router could ‘grind to a halt’ in hot weather if placed incorrectly in your home

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53 h. ago NHS 'be safe' warning ahead of 'mini heatwave' as temperatures set to hit 27C

Health bosses have urged people in the North West to "take precautions" to stay safe ahead of a spell of "very hot weather"

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54 h. ago M&S is forced to halt online sales for a fourth day as agency staff are told to stay home after cyber attack

Agency staff at the British retailer's main distribution centre have been told to stay at home during the outage, which has led to a slump on its share price.

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5 d. ago Air passengers told to go home if flight cancelled following global IT outage

More than 160 UK flights have been axed and many more were delayed following the technical glitch.

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2 w. ago Prepare for more extreme heatwaves, experts warn, as areas with most deaths revealed

Higher temperatures can increase risk of heart attack, stroke, lung problems and other diseases

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3 w. ago UK weather: 'Mini heatwave' forecast this week sparks 'dangerous' police warning

Temperatures could surge to 22C this week with police issuing a warning to stay away from open water following the death of a teen earlier this month in a London park

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4 w. ago Where in Europe will be hottest this weekend? London braces for mini

London is set to surpass Barcelona and Athens in temperatures in the coming days, as a mini-heatwave brings unseasonably warm weather and wildfire warnings to southern England

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4 w. ago Warning to avoid £500 outdoor penalty as Scotland basks in mini heatwave

The Met Office reports the first week of April will see "clear skies and warm sunshine for many" in Scotland

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