3 d. ago Pining for more: Christmas tree shortage after hottest summer on record scorches crop

For most, they are the festive period's centrepiece - but the perfect Christmas tree may little more than a pipe dream this year, as the hottest summer on record has scorched crops.

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9 d. ago UK weather: Forecaster compares early October to hottest Indian Summer

The mercury is set to rise in the coming days, with temperatures expected to peak at 19C in several regions, such as the East of England and the Midlands, on Thursday

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9 d. ago Weather forecaster compares early October to hottest Indian Summer EVER

The mercury peaked at almost 30C on October 1, 2011, the warmest temperature ever recorded in the UK in October - part of that year's sizzling Indian Summer - and it's getting hotter this year

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2 w. ago UK weather: Maps show 22C Indian Summer return as 14 areas set to be hottest

The latest weather maps show that parts of the UK are likely to experience a sudden switch in the weather with temperatures set to soar to 22C in the coming days

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2 w. ago Spain records hottest summer on record as heatwaves and wildfires grip country

Spain experienced 33 days of officially declared heatwaves over summer

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3 w. ago Terrifying study reveals exactly how many people DIED in Europe thanks to climate change this summer

This summer was the UK's hottest on record, with four separate heatwaves and endless hours of sunshine. Experts have now calculated how many people died thanks to climate change.

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3 w. ago Shoppers in Wales warned some foods likely to disappear from shelves

Wales has just seen its hottest summer on record and this is what it means for you

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3 w. ago World Athletics Championships move road race start times over high heat fears

Japan has experienced its hottest summer since records began in 1898

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