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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4 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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10 h. ago Temperatures expected to hit 34C as UK enters fourth heatwave

Amber warnings are in place for parts of England on Wednesday.

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10 h. ago Scotland weather: Temperatures to soar to 29C in some parts as week of warm weather continues

Kelso, in the Scottish Borders, is expected to reach 29C on Wednesday.

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10 h. ago Brits urged to avoid common sunscreen mistake as temperatures soar in fourth UK heatwave

Whether you're travelling to a hot country or experiencing this UK heat, this common sunscreen mistake causes burns - here's how to avoid that mistake and enjoy the sun instead

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11 h. ago Householders warned 'don't do this' job tomorrow as temperatures soar

The good weather is the perfect time to tackle some jobs in the garden but one should be avoided, say experts.

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11 h. ago Mapped: All the areas where wildfires have broken out in Spain, Turkey and Portugal as record

France has only issued a red alert eight times in the past 20 years as it experiences soaring temperatures

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12 h. ago Met Office issues urgent '30 and 4' alert for everyone living in UK to follow

The Met Office is encouraging people to follow the guidelines as temperatures are set to soar to 34C

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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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13 h. ago Warning to drivers using air conditioning wrongly as temperatures soar

Experts say incorrect use of the air con system could be adding to your fuel bill.

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13 h. ago UK told to avoid hosepipe ban by 'deleting photos and emails' during heatwave

The National Drought Group is urging people to save water after confirming five areas of England are in drought, with six more in "prolonged dry weather" status as temperatures soar

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16 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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17 h. ago Map: Which areas of UK will see temperatures soar during fourth heatwave of the year?

Temperatures are forecast to reach the mid-thirties in parts of the UK in the coming days

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18 h. ago UK householders urged to remove all electrical devices from bedrooms

The advice comes as temperatures are set to soar across Scotland.

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18 h. ago Amber heat health warning kicks in as temperatures in UK set to soar to 34C

Authorities warn that there could be a rise in deaths as amber and yellow health alerts come into effect

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18 h. ago UK weather: Urgent health warning in five regions as heatwave hits

Amber alerts have now kicked in with temperatures predicted to soar into the mid-30s in parts of the UK over the next 24 hours as Brits in five areas are warned

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18 h. ago Record sales for iconic Scottish food firm as temperatures soar

“These results would not have been possible without the hard work of everyone at Mackie’s” – Stuart Common, MD

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20 h. ago The Seine in Paris is open for swimming. Tourists and residents embrace it as temperatures soar

Swimming in the Seine is an increasingly popular tourist attraction in the French capital, and a must-do for Parisians themselves

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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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