9 h. ago There really ARE more wasps this year! Driest spring in 132 years plus summer heat has boosted number of colonies, experts say

With last month England's hottest June on record and the third heatwave of the summer set to peak today with temperatures of 32C, wasp populations have increased in 'numerous' numbers.

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56 h. ago Amazon Prime Day deal slashes price of 'quietest fan on the market' by a whopping £45

Amazon Prime Day continues to offer major discounts on top-quality products that are sure to help you fend off the heat this summer - including this super quiet fan

Economics

56 h. ago Stanley cup 'perfect for summer heat' slashed by 25% for Amazon Prime Day

The cup comes in an array of colours, including purple, pink, green, light blue, black and white

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64 h. ago Burger King announces the Double Royale in new summer menu refresh

This summer, Burger King® UK is turning up the heat with delicious new additions to their menu that are set to send fans into overdrive.

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65 h. ago Sprinkle 1 item on grass to keep it greener during summer heatwave

As the UK basks in a summer heatwave, households will be looking for ways to keep their lawn green and healthy – and one expert has shared a simple way to do that.

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69 h. ago The lido with amazing views 90 minutes from Greater Manchester

Cool off in the summer heat with a dip in an open-air pool

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4 d. ago Hosepipe ban declared in part of the UK after heatwave and it could last until Christmas

The drastic move, which will affect more than five million people in Yorkshire, comes after the region had its driest spring in 132 years, not helped by the 32C heatwave which hit recently

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6 d. ago Full list of 23 plants that thrive even in UK's hottest heatwaves

While Brits may be making the most of the heat this summer, it's not all good news for your plants - here's a list of plants that can survive high temperatures and dry conditions

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6 d. ago Experts reveal their seven tips for managing menopause symptoms in a heatwave

Hot flushes and night sweats are particularly uncomfortable in summer heat

Science

6 d. ago Review: Levoit Pedestal Air Circulator Fan is the quiet solution to summer heat

It's whisper quiet thanks to a brushless DC motor operating at 20dB, which is quieter than the sound of falling leaves!

Society

8 d. ago This £9.99 bladeless fan is going viral – and it’s perfect for summer heat

This clever bladeless fan is cordless, quiet, rechargeable – and only £9.99. It’s flying off the virtual shelves this summer.

Economics

9 d. ago In Gaza, summer heat amplifies the daily struggle to survive

The heat in Gaza has set off a domino effect, intensifying hardships for its 2 million residents

Events

1 week ago Wimbledon grass hack makes water 'wetter' and keeps courts green at SW19

The summer heat has led to an extremely hot opening few days at Wimbledon and stars have been worried about drying out courts - but they needn't worry according to the All England Club's Head of Horticulture

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1 week ago Women in India don’t want ‘safe zones’ – they want to enjoy public spaces as equals | Nilanjana Bhowmick

Segregation does not make going outside any safer or more comfortable for women – it only reinforces the idea that the public sphere belongs to menA couple of weeks ago, I was in an upmarket neighbourhood in Delhi for a photoshoot. The sun was already unforgiving, and only a handful of walkers and joggers had dared to step out in the heat. A few children, on their summer break from school, gave curious glances in our direction, but they quickly lost interest and returned to their games. Women walking by offered quick looks, but the men stared – every single one who passed us.Then one went a step further. Mid-shoot, he walked straight up and interrupted us. At first, we smiled – out of habit, out of conditioning – thinking that he would leave. But he didn’t. Instead, his questions turned increasingly personal. From “What are you doing?” to “Do you have an Insta page?” and “Where do you stay?”, the questions grew increasingly intrusive. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Snow gritters dispatched to stop roads from melting in sweltering heatwave

Road surfaces can heat to as high as 50C in hot summer weather, causing them to melt

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1 week ago Five years on, Hong Kong’s national security law extinguishes last standing pro

League of Social Democrats disbands amid ‘the omnipresence of red lines and the draconian suppression of dissent’, days before anniversary of Beijing’s imposition of NSLIn a cramped, dark office, in front of a wall adorned by some misshapen shelves, faded photographs, and a single fan battling against the summer heat, Hong Kong’s last active pro-democracy party admitted defeat.Behind them, a sticky-taped banner declared: “We’d rather be ashes than dust.” Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Europe heatwaves: what are your rights to change or cancel a trip?

Families are unable to cancel summer holidays despite extreme heat warnings and wildfires

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1 week ago The £1 ice hack that will keep UK homes cool 'all day' and 'feels like air con'

You can create 'DIY aircon' to help you get through the summer heat

Society

2 w. ago Rising summer heat increases risk of child deaths in hot cars

Child safety advocates are warning about the dangers of heatstroke from leaving kids in hot cars

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2 w. ago Pumpkin spice July? Major retailer just trotted out Halloween merch amid 100

Despite the summer heat, Michaels is diving into spooky season early, stocking its new Summerween collections, featuring ghosts, witches, and more, four months ahead of Halloween.

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