12 h. ago Sadiq Khan warned building homes on Green Belt will increase risk from heatwaves and wildfires

London mayor accused of ignoring advice of own climate change advisors

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19 h. ago Building homes on Green Belt will increase risk from heatwaves and wildfires, experts warn Sadiq Khan

London mayor accused of ignoring advice of own climate change advisors

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24 h. ago Sadiq Khan issues warning from Africa on new levy for foreign students in London

Sadiq Khan issues warning from Africa on new levy for foreign students in London  London Evening Standard

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32 h. ago Firefighters have battled more wildfires in London this summer than the whole of 2024

Three grass fires broke out in east London on Monday night

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54 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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66 h. ago Hollywood actor Sean Bean blasts plans to build thousands of houses on green belt near his hometown

The actor wrote: 'I would like to register my objection for the proposed mass building in the Handsworth area of Sheffield, where I grew up and spent some of the best years of my life.'

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4 d. ago Weather: London sizzles as 30C heatwave sparks wildfire and health alerts

This marks the third heatwave the UK has seen this summer

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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 Britain on high alert for wildfires as sweltering heatwave hits 32C with more than six million homes banned from using hosepipes

The London Fire Brigade said that the risk of wildfires in the capital was 'severe', as firefighters managed to extinguish a grass fire in Wanstead Flats in the east of the city this afternoon.

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6 d. ago London hosepipe ban looms as heatwave sparks amber health alert and wildfire burns

London hosepipe ban looms as heatwave sparks amber health alert and wildfire burns  London Evening Standard

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6 d. ago ‘Extreme’ wildfire warning in place for much of Scotland as heatwave hits

Health authorities and emergency services have urged Scots to stay safe in the sun.

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7 d. ago Which areas in London are at most risk of wildfires as third heatwave of summer to hit this weekend?

London is headed for its third heatwave of this summer this weekend - but where is most likely to be hit?

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7 d. ago Fire chiefs issue 'do not' warning as UK heatwave fuels wildfire risk

Brits have been told to "act sensibly" during the upcoming heatwave as temperatures are set to soar to 32C

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7 d. ago 'Extreme risk' of wildfire issued for Scotland amid sizzling heatwave

Fire chiefs say the risk will remain in place between Friday and Monday as temperatures are expected to reach as high as 29C.

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7 d. ago 'Extreme' wildfire warning issued for Dumfries and Galloway ahead of weekend heatwave

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is urging people in rural areas to take extra care over the next few days.

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9 d. ago 'Apocalyptic' wildfire closes in on Marseille, tornadoes form in the Med and Greece shuts Acropolis amid 42C heatwave while SNOW falls in Switzerland as Europe's extreme weather continues

Europe is being battered by extreme weather, with 'apocalyptic' wildfires being seen in Marseille and tornadoes forming on the Mediterranean Sea. 

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9 d. ago 'Apocalyptic' wildfire closes in on Marseilles, tornadoes form in the Med and Greece shuts Acropolis amid 42C heatwave while SNOW falls in Switzerland as Europe's extreme weather continues

Europe is being battered by extreme weather, as 'apocalyptic' wildfires in France forced an airport to close and tornadoes formed in the Mediterranean Sea. 

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9 d. ago Athens closes the Acropolis and Cyprus faces 'Titanic' wildfire battle while search for Brit missing on holiday island enters 12th day as brutal 42C heatwave scorches Greece

Cyprus is facing a 'titanic' battle with wildfires and Athens has been forced to close the Acropolis as Greece is scorched by a 42C heatwave that has all but brought the nation to its knees.  

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9 d. ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews Heatwaves: The New Normal? It used to be called 'summer', now a hot spell has the BBC in meltdown

Weather presenter Sarah Keith-Lucas was having a meltdown in Heatwaves: The New Normal? as she predicted wildfires sweeping the UK and 'extreme heat' with 'extreme consequences'.

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1 week ago Brit holidaymakers issued heatwave and wildfire warning as tourist hotspot destroyed

Holidays to Turkey could be at risk as the country is hit by a heatwave and a series of wildfires. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a warning to British tourists

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