3 h. ago Amber heat alert as fourth summer heatwave pushes temperatures towards 34C

Parts of England are set for another day of sweltering sunshine after highs of 33.4C on Tuesday.

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5 h. ago Mapped: Areas most at risk during deadly heatwaves as charity urges government to protect vulnerable

New analysis shows thousands of young children, hospital patients and elderly people at risk as UK hit by fourth heatwave of summer

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12 h. ago UK gardeners told to stop cutting the grass on their lawn this week

The fourth heatwave of the summer means that many Brits will be looking forward to spending time out in their gardens - but there are some things to consider

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13 h. ago Met Office verdict on where and when thunderstorms could hit as UK gets fourth heatwave of summer

As another heatwave sets in, there is potential for thundery showers in the north of the country

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15 h. ago UK official warning as Brits told avoid this between 11 and 3 today

An amber heat health alert is in place for several areas of England

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17 h. ago Britain melts in 34C heatwave: Health alerts in force as England suffers water shortages

The country's fourth heatwave of the summer will be at its peak today, with Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and the outskirts of London set to see the highest temperatures.

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20 h. ago London set for sweltering 34C heatwave today as experts warn of a water shortage

The capital will see some of the hottest temperatures in the UK amid its fourth heatwave of the summer

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20 h. ago Drought warning in England amid 'nationally significant' water shortfall

England faces a drought warning as the fourth heatwave of summer grips the country

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27 h. ago Parts of UK forecast to hit 34C during fourth summer heatwave

The highest temperatures will be felt in southern parts of the UK.

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32 h. ago London weather: Amber heat health alert issued as capital sizzles in fourth heatwave of the summer

Warning of ‘serious’ impacts across the health service as amber heat health alert issued for many parts of England

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38 h. ago UK heatwave: Where the hottest places will be as forecasts predict 34C scorcher

Temperatures are expected to peak in the mid 30s in the coming days as Brits bask in a sizzling heatwave - it will be the fourth heatwave of the summer so far

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38 h. ago Exact time UK heatwave will peak this week as Met Office forecasts 34C

Met Office maps have revealed when the fourth heatwave of summer will peak this week

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39 h. ago London weather: Amber heat health alert issued for capital as temperatures to soar

London weather: Amber heat health alert issued for capital as temperatures to soar  London Evening Standard

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39 h. ago London weather: Amber heat health alert issued as capital to sizzle in fourth heatwave of the summer

Warning of ‘serious’ impacts across the health service as amber heat health alert issued for many parts of England

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39 h. ago Amber heat health alert for parts of England amid warning ‘rise in deaths likely’

Warnings issued for London, the West Midlands, the East Midlands, the East of England and the South East

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40 h. ago Brits melt in heatwave: Temperatures could hit 34C this week with 'tropical nights', thunderstorms and amber heat health alert

A Government amber heat health alert was imposed and forecasters warned of a risk of isolated thunderstorms and infrequent outbreaks of rain during the hot spell.

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40 h. ago Health warning issued for Greater Manchester as Met Office forecasts 30C heatwave

The UKHSA has issued a heat health alert across the North West

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40 h. ago How hot Greater Manchester is going to get as fourth heatwave of the summer hits

Temperatures are set to soar in the coming days

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41 h. ago Fourth UK heatwave sparks surge in Luxear Cooling Blanket sales as hot nights continue

As Britain bakes in its fourth heatwave of the summer, the Luxear Cooling Blanket is winning praise from thousands of UK buyers claiming it’s the only thing helping them sleep.

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42 h. ago Brits melt in heatwave: Temperatures could hit 34C this week with 'tropical nights', thunderstorms and yellow heat health alert

An official heatwave is recorded by the Met Office when areas reach a certain temperature for three days in a row, with thresholds varying from 25C (77F) to 28C (82F) in different areas.

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