94 m. ago Pet owners given heatwave warning after dog rescued from hot car

RSPCA warns car interiors can reach upwards of 47C during hot weather

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1 hour ago Heatwave latest: 'Killer' hot weather alert for London as capital braces for hosepipe ban

Temperature hits 31C in London at 1pm as South East Water announces domestic hosepipe ban from July 18

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4 h. ago Heatwave to now see Wales hit record high temperatures, but hot weather will then end with a bang

Temperatures are set to drop by a whopping 16°C next weekend

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22 h. ago Expert reveals how to get good night’s sleep in the UK heatwave

Top tips on beating the humidity to get a restful night’s sleep

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24 h. ago Ayrshire set to be as hot as the Caribbean with 30C heatwave

Places including Kilmarnock are set for temperatures of 30C on Saturday - hotter than St Vincent and St Lucia in the Caribbean.

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27 h. ago How to keep cool in the summer and in hot weather: This is what you should know

The incoming heatwave is expected to be longer and potentially more severe

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38 h. ago Schools are blasted for 'raising a generation of wimps' after calls for 'hot play' sessions when heatwaves hit Britain

Teachers are opting to keep pupils inside for 'hot play' breaks when playgrounds are deemed to be too hot for the kids to use safely.

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56 h. ago Lawyer explains if employers must pay you if you're stranded abroad

An employment lawyer has explained the pay rights for travellers that are stranded abroad due to delayed or cancelled flights - as well as different options you can discuss with your manager

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3 d. ago Three surprising mistakes that are making homes too hot during this heatwave

As we experience warmer summers, many households are finding their homes uncomfortably stuffy. Temperatures are regularly reaching over 30 degrees and, without air conditioning, these hot days can feel unbearable.

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3 d. ago Will Scotland get a heatwave as UK set for 'longest lasting' blast of hot air?

Scotland has mostly been overlooked when it comes to heatwave-like conditions this summer - but our luck could be changing

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3 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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4 d. ago Here's how hot will it get in Scotland this week as UK braced for heatwave

Temperatures are expected to hit 28C in the capital on Saturday

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4 d. ago How long will the third heatwave of the summer last and how hot will it get?

Temperatures are set to top 30C in some parts of the country this week

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6 d. ago Inside London Fire Brigade's fight against wildfires amid fears hot summer will spark surge

Exclusive: Britain’s busiest fire and rescue service has warned of the ‘devastating’ impact blazes could have on the city’s parks and wildlife

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6 d. ago UK weather: Your rights when working from home or in the office during heatwave

Consumer rights expert Martyn James explains if there is a specific temperature that needs to be reached in order for you to stop working during a heatwave

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7 d. ago Nine parts of England that won't be hit by 36C heatwave next week

New weather maps have turned red for the middle of the month, indicating the next period of very hot weather and a 36C heatwave for parts of the UK

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8 d. ago Jamaican murderer wins legal battle in bid for asylum after claiming he can't go home due to threats from notorious gang who killed his family

The killer won the human rights appeal against a decision to deny him asylum after explaining his 'fear' of One Order - one of Jamaica's most powerful gangs.

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8 d. ago Jamaican murderer wins bid for asylum after claiming he can't go home due to threats from notorious gang who killed his family

The killer won the human rights appeal after explaining his 'fear' of One Order - one of Jamaica's most powerful gangs.

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9 d. ago The Tubes and London buses that are too hot for cattle: Britain swelters in heatwave as 35C Underground trains record temperatures that are above legal limit for transporting livestock

To find out just how hot it really on public transport, MailOnline took a trip on Tuesday in 30C heat - and came away both concerned and sweaty.

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1 week ago Temperature records shatter as heatwave grips Europe and UK records hottest day of year

Public health warnings as heatwave raises concerns about impact of climate changeWhat you need to know about heatwavesThe French prime minister François Bayrou, who attended a government crisis meeting over the heatwave, was asked about the great difficulty of French schools to handle the heatwave.More than 1,350 schools across France were fully or partially closed on Tuesday as classrooms proved dangerously hot for children and teachers, amid anger from teaching unions. Continue reading...

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