23 m. ago Sadiq Khan could give Londoners flexible working hours during heatwaves as southern England set to sizzle with highs of 34C

Sir Sadiq Khan is looking at whether to provide Londoners with flexible working hours during heatwaves as parts of Britain are set to swelter with temperatures forecast to hit 34C.

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29 m. ago Is it too hot to work? Health and safety experts explain what the heatwave means for the workplace

As we endure yet another mini-heatwave, office-working Brits are once again entering the season of uncomfortably hot working environments, with amber heat alerts in place across the country and temperatures expected to hit 31°C in London this week.

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43 m. ago Cat behaviourist explains reason cats 'hate' closed doors and what to do instead

Cats can be a little mysterious, but there's a good reason why they behave the way they do - and a cat behaviour expert has helped to debunk one of their quirks

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50 m. ago Which areas in London are at most risk of wildfires as fourth heatwave of summer hits this week?

Three wildfires broke out across London this week - which areas are most at risk?

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51 m. ago Retro gaming expert's verdict on new 'surprisingly affordable' Lego Game Boy

Experts have reviewed the much-anticipated product ahead of its October release, and it is available to pre-order now.

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53 m. ago The 22 best Edinburgh bars to enjoy during the Festivals according to bartenders

We’ve asked some drinks experts to share their favourite places in Edinburgh to enjoy a drink or two during the Festivals.

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61 m. ago Solo traveller details surprising aspects of Ibiza nightlife and safety tips for women

A woman from the UK has shared her experience travelling to Ibiza alone and was surprised to find out what it was like to head to the clubs and strip on her own

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77 m. ago Experts’ warning over ‘slow’ progress in cancer survival rates

The study, led by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and funded by Cancer Research UK, analysed long-term trends in the cancer survival index (CSI)

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86 m. ago How to get kids back on a sleep schedule for the school year

Experts say it’s worth easing kids back into a regular sleep routine with the start of a new school year

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91 m. ago Man airlifted to hospital after becoming trapped under steel beam

An investigation has been launched

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97 m. ago BBC Homes Under the Hammer expert leaves duo fuming at 'very low' valuation

Homes Under the Hammer was back on our screens on Wednesday afternoon, with a father and son duo aiming to make a huge profit after buying a four-bed home in Somerset

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1 hour ago Brits with artificial grass in garden given warning during scorching heatwave

As the UK is set to bask in another bout of hot weather this week with temperatures reaching 33C, a gardening expert issues a warning to UK households with artificial grass

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1 hour ago Man sparks fierce debate after sitting topless in Pret during the heatwave

One man's bold choice to ditch his shirt in a Pret a Manger, in Holland Park, London , on Tuesday afternoon, that has divided the nation about heat wave etiquette.

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2 h. ago Scientists are baffled after spotting the 'Eye of Sauron' in deep space

The Eye of Sauron is an integral part of the Lord of the Rings series. Now, experts have detected a similarly terrifying vision in real life.

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2 h. ago Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies says it will not define his legacy

‘I love “Doctor Who” but I don’t own it,’ screenwriter said, adding it wouldn’t be on his ‘gravestone’

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2 h. ago Spain wildfires are ‘clear warning’ of climate emergency, minister says

Environment minister says blazes are proof of country’s vulnerability to global heating as fires burn across EuropeThe heatwave-fuelled wildfires that have killed two people in Spain over recent days, devouring thousands of hectares of land and forcing thousands of people from their homes, are a “clear warning” of the impact of the climate emergency, the country’s environment minister has said.Speaking on Wednesday morning, as firefighters in Spain, Greece and other Mediterranean countries continued to battle dozens of blazes, Sara Aagesen said the 14 wildfires still burning across seven Spanish regions were further proof of the country’s particular vulnerability to global heating. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Why UK homes don't have air conditioning and how much it costs to install and run

Many UK households will be wishing they had aircon amid this week's heatwave

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2 h. ago You could have 'super rare' 50p coin worth hundreds more than value in your stash

The rare 50p coin has a whopping 200,000 out there in circulation with it worth more than hundreds than its value. An expert even claimed it could sell for "serious" cash

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2 h. ago Brits on holiday told to look out for seven dangerous symptoms as travel alert issued

Experts warned that "all travellers" are at risk of potentially dangerous symptoms this summer

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2 h. ago Dating coach shares three signs someone sees you as 'placeholder connection'

The expert shared advice for people who might find themselves in a tricky dating situation

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