60 m. ago Spanish people know deadly heatwaves are now an annual event. So why are our politicians in denial? | María Ramírez

We need everyday solutions like ‘cool banks’ and shaded areas, as well as serious policies on emissions. The government must step upGrowing up in Madrid, intense summer heat was nothing unusual. I quickly learned always to cross the street in search of shade, and never to be caught out in the sun at 3pm. But as a child in the early 1980s, I never felt dizzy after spending more than a few minutes outdoors, nor did I struggle to study or sleep at home because of the heat. Back then, air conditioning was a rarity, something only Americans had. But we were fine: the stuttering fan in my mother’s Ford Fiesta was enough to keep us comfortable on holiday escapes from the capital.What is happening in Spain now goes far beyond discomfort. More than 1,500 deaths have already been linked to heatwaves this summer alone. Public-sector workers are collapsing from heatstroke on our city streets. Entire communities in the Madrid suburbs have been devastated by wildfires. On Monday, 198 weather stat...

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61 m. ago Mechanic says used cars buyers should be wary of one type of vehicle

Leading car mechanic Scotty Kilmer has warned drivers that they should be more wary than ever when it comes to buying a used vehicle

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14 h. ago Real reason UK homes don't have air conditioning and how much it costs to run

Demand for air conditioning in UK homes is now on the rise following this year's unusually hot spring and summer - but why don't more homes have it?

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14 h. ago Drivers warned by DVLA that basic error could lead to £1,000 fine

The DVLA has issued a warning to motorists across the UK over driving licences

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15 h. ago Scots drivers warned over new parking rules coming into force next week

Drivers will be expected to pay £100 if caught breaking the rules.

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16 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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18 h. ago Serious warning issued as 'robust enforcement' of road rules starts

The DVSA has warned that 'serious enforcement' is on the way for some drivers as it focuses on light goods vehicles in its latest enforcement push

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20 h. ago Drivers warned over Highway Code rule on playing music in car that could see them fined £5k

Belting out tunes while driving is a common practice drivers could be breaching a little-known rule and risking a hefty penalty

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24 h. ago UK drivers warned to check their vehicles as road users being put at 'serious risk'

The shocking statistics put law-abiding road users in danger, according to industry experts

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38 h. ago Drivers discover that arrow button on car dashboard is 'better than air

Motorists have been sharing a lesser-known tip about a button on the dashboard that can cool down your car more efficiently than air conditioning - and it's perfect for a heatwave

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39 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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41 h. ago Car expert shares 'worst' times to fill up petrol and diesel vehicles

Motoring expert Gordon Wallis has issued a stern warning to drivers who fill up their cars with petrol and diesel at peak times

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41 h. ago AA warns drivers they could lose licence over common mistake

The AA has warned drivers that they need to be careful on the roads - as making one common mistake could see you banned from the roads

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42 h. ago Drivers warned to remove four items from cars as UK heatwave hits 33C

The UK is set to be hit by a heatwave this week, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 33C in parts of the country - and drivers are being warned to take action

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43 h. ago Voices: Heatwave Britain could learn from Scandinavia about how to keep cool

Like the UK, Nordic countries have been hit by unusually high temperatures this summer – so how do they survive sweltering heat without air-conditioning? Here's how, explains Helen Russell, author of ‘A Year of Living Danishly’

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61 h. ago 'I run a car garage – drivers must look out for five warning signs or risk a huge bill'

A car garage owner has issued a warning to drivers and offered some advice on how to keep repair bills down, as they've shared the five warning signs to look out for

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62 h. ago I installed air conditioning in my UK home quickly and affordably

As the UK heatwaves become longer, more intense and more frequent, air conditioning is becoming an increasingly popular feature in many homes - even in the UK.

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62 h. ago Brits warned 'easy mistake' could see car insurance cancelled this week

Drivers are being warned that leaving their car in this way could invalidate their insurance and make it more likely to be targeted by thieves

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63 h. ago DVLA issue warning to drivers and say 'you must' make 4 updates or face £1K fine

The government agency has told all drivers of the law if they are moving house

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66 h. ago Drivers warned of £425 extra car tax charge following major change

Rachel Reeves announced changes to the Expensive Car Supplement earlier this year.

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