50 m. ago 5 essential car checks you should do before hitting the road in heatwave

Scorching temperatures of above 30C have hit this week as the UK experiences a heatwave. With that in mind, motoring experts have shared the essential car checks you need to carry out in the hot weather

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80 m. ago Photos of top surfing dogs catching waves at Huntington Beach

Fans flocked to Huntington Beach on Friday to watch top canine athletes compete in the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge surf contest. Dogs ranging from 2 to 13 years old — Corgis, Dalmatians, Pit Bulls, Labradors and more — showed off their skills riding waves, drawing cheers from beachside spectators as they aimed to “hang ten” and secure a spot in K9 surfing history.

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2 h. ago Holiday hotspot overrun with movie fans celebrating Jaws’ 50th anniversary

Martha’s Vineyard locals prepare for a massive surge in visitors as the shark thriller “Jaws” turns 50

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2 h. ago Beautiful island less than 5 hours from UK boasts 13 hours of sunshine every day

A Paph less trodden - Paul Henderson gets a history lesson on a trip to Cyprus, which included a stay at the Louis Hotels’ Royal Apollonia on the island, which enjoys 13 hours of sunshine daily in July

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3 h. ago Swimmers’ annual nude plunge into chilly Tasmanian river marks the winter solstice – and Dark Mofo’s revival

Thousands took to the frigid waters amid shrieks and yells to mark the end of the restored annual festival, which had run lean in 2024Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSwimmers have stripped off and raced into chilly waters on the shortest day of the year.Wearing nothing but red swim caps, 3,000 courageous souls took the annual nude sunrise plunge into Hobart’s River Derwent to mark the winter solstice. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Tourists urged to do one thing to toiletries before packing them into suitcase

This one simple trick can save you a lot of time and effort when you open your luggage in your hotel and it only takes a matter of minutes to complete

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6 h. ago ‘Turning into a little Finland’: chilly New Zealand gets the hots for beachside saunas

Once confined to upmarket spas and grimy gyms, saunas are popping up across the countryOn a clear winter morning on the coast of New Zealand’s capital, a procession of steaming bodies emerge from a small shed-like building to throw themselves into the frigid sea.Dripping wet, they return to sit in its 100 degree heat and wait for their skin to gather a patina of sweat before bolting back to the cool waters. Back and forth between the extreme temperatures they go, until an hour later they depart dreamy-eyed. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Dad 'left son to die in hot car for hours as he got haircut and went to bar'

Scott Allen Gardner, 33, has been arrested and charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child and child neglect causing great bodily harm after his toddler son Sebastian died

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7 h. ago ITV Love Island couples in danger as latest game causes even more villa drama

Things are set to hot up with a game of spin the bottle

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7 h. ago Brace for the ‘heat dome’. Temperatures across the Midwest and East Coast will hit dangerous levels this coming week

Millions of Americans are expected to experience temperatures in the 100s next week

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8 h. ago Millions of people across central and eastern US under ‘heat dome’ warning

Temperatures at or above 100F expected as extreme hot air and humidity are trapped in atmosphereScores of millions of people across the central and eastern US will swelter under the summer’s first “heat dome” beginning this weekend and extending through the end of next week as extreme hot air and humidity get trapped in the atmosphere.The arrival of the heatwave coincides with Friday’s first day of summer and will bring temperatures at or above 100F (37.7C) to numerous cities as it moves to the east of the US in the coming days, forecasters say. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Where can I swim in London? The best pools, from lidos to hotel rooftops

Whether it's swimming in the ponds at Hampstead Heath or seeking out exclusive private rooftop pools, here’s where to take a dip in London this summer

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10 h. ago Parts of Wales officially enter a heatwave on hottest day of the year

It comes as thunderstorms are threatening to hit large parts of the UK over the weekend

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11 h. ago Are London commuters treated worse than cattle in hot weather? I took the Tube to find out

Are London commuters treated worse than cattle in hot weather? I took the Tube to find out  The Telegraph

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12 h. ago Man who sent racist social media message to footballer banned from all games

Harry Dunbar was identified and arrested after footballer Christopher Wreh posted a screenshot of the ‘vile’ message on his Instagram.

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12 h. ago Fries with everything: fans swelter on Headingley’s Test return as Jaiswal tucks in

Queues for water refills and ice creams surpassed even those for beer at a sun-baked ground offering unseasonably hot sustenanceAfter two years without a Test here, 23 in which India’s red-ball side had visited only once, seven months since the last tickets for the first three days were snapped up and six in which the sum total of England’s action in this format had been a low-key three-day win over Zimbabwe, it is fair to say that Leeds was ready for this. Or at least, in classic Yorkshire fashion, that it would be ready in its own sweet time.Play started with the stands barely half-full and television commentators feeling they had to remind viewers the day was actually a sellout. That much was swiftly evident, but as India’s batters settled in for the long haul there was no need for anyone to hurry. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Moment terrified Brits watch from their Cyprus hotel balconies as Iranian missiles rain down on Israel 250 miles across the Mediterranean

Bizarre footage taken by British tourists from a balcony in the Cypriot party spot shows the long-range missiles soaring over the sky, leaving the holidaymakers stunned.

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13 h. ago Ayrshire College student takes short course to success at award winning spa

Gracie Wilson secured a spa attendant role at the Gailes Hotel’s spa.

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14 h. ago Siobhan Mackenzie named first Designer in Residence at Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel and Spa

Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel and Spa has unveiled a dynamic new partnership with award-winning Scottish fashion designer Siobhan Mackenzie, who joins the hotel as its first-ever Designer in Residence.

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14 h. ago Football Daily | Will Spain serve up a helping of pain for England’s misfiring youngsters?

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Venganza is on the cards in Trnava on Saturday night when England take on Spain at the European Under-21 Championship quarter-finals. There are constant reminders on the Channel 4 coverage in the UK that “we” are the holders, despite the fact there are only a couple of remaining members from the squad that defeated La Rojita in the final in Batumi two years ago. It’s a night that Oliver Skipp will never forget. There is another stark difference between then and now: England were properly decent at that point. This current crop have stumbled their way into the last eight like a weary boozer, six pints deep, picking his way through an All Bar One terrace on a hot day.The American dream. We guess the cowboy won ” – Botafogo remind PSG chief suit, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, of the insult he hurled at their owner John Textor, also chief suit at Lyon, after the Brazilian side’s shock 1-0 Copa Gianni victory over the Bigger Cup champions.Re: the ...

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