4 h. ago Wildlife ‘could take five years to recover’ from heathland fires

Firefighters fought blazes across Dorset and Scotland amid dry weather this week.

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5 h. ago Met Office issues 'red alert' health warning for Wales within days

The new Met Office pollen model is forecasting 'very high' pollen for Wales as the weather continues to stay sunny and warm.

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7 h. ago Britain enjoys warmest day of the year so far as temperatures hit 24C in conditions closer to an average day in July amid ongoing wildfires risk

Sun-seekers headed to parks to make the most of the dry and bright weather especially in England which the Met Office said was closer to a typical day in July.

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10 h. ago Scotland facing 'water scarcity' after dry weather as SEPA urges businesses to take action

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has warned that early signs of water scarcity are emerging across Scotland, with businesses being urged to take action now to manage their water use.

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13 h. ago Fire chief claims devastating wildfire was 'probably started deliberately' after blaze tears through beauty spot

The blaze, at Upton Heath, Poole, in Dorset, which has now been extinguished, burnt through the equivalent of '40 Twickenham Rugby pitches side by side' on Wednesday.

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14 h. ago Britain set for warmest day of the year so far as temperatures reach 24C with parts of UK hotter than Ibiza as wildfires break out amid barbecue warning

Much of the UK will be dry and sunny throughout today, with the Met Office expecting the weather in central England to be closer to typical conditions in July as temperatures soar to 24C (75F).

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31 h. ago Storm Nuria red alert for Brit holidaymakers – is your getaway affected?

British holidaymakers are on high alert as Storm Nuria triggers red warnings across popular destinations. Find out if your travel plans are affected

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33 h. ago Videos show fire raging across Dorset as UK warned of ‘extreme risk’

This video shows just one of the wildfires the emergency services across the UK are tackling as warm, dry weather creates an "extreme" risk.

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33 h. ago Canary Islands issues Storm Nuria warning with amber alerts for hurricane winds

Forecasters have warned of 'hurricane-force winds' at a popular tourist spot in Tenerife

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35 h. ago Pollen bomb hay fever alert for millions of Brits as rare RED WARNING issued

Pollen counts are set to be very high this weekend for some people in England and extending into Wales over the weekend, as hay fever sufferers prepare for the worst

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37 h. ago Huge blaze hits UK nature reserve as dry weather prompts major wildfire fears

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue are investigating the cause of the flame

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52 h. ago Warning over disposable barbecues as UK temperatures set to soar to 22C

People are urged not to use disposable barbecues and to act responsibly to prevent the risk of wildfires

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53 h. ago Canary Islands amber weather warning as Storm Nuria brings 'hurricane force' 110kph winds

The Canary Islands are on alert for the arrival of Storm Nuria, with amber weather warnings in place for winds of up to 110kph with the storm due to hit the archipelago tomorrow

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55 h. ago Rare amber wildfire alert issued for parts of UK as temperatures to hit 22C

People are urged not to use disposable barbecues and to act responsibly to prevent the risk of wildfires

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57 h. ago Warning to avoid barbecues in April after wildfire alerts issued across UK

People are urged not to use disposable barbecues and to act responsibly to prevent the risk of wildfires

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60 h. ago Best waterproof trousers to keep you dry on hikes in any weather, tried and tested

Rainy day options are in the bag

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60 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway at 'extreme' risk of wildfires as dry spell continues

The sunshine and dry weather has created tinderbox conditions in the countryside, leading to an increased possibility of wildfires.

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60 h. ago Canary Islands issues Storm Nuria warning with amber alerts for 90km/h winds

Forecasters even warn of 'hurricane-force winds' at a popular tourist spot in Tenerife

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2 d. ago Met Office issues amber wildfire warning for most of Scotland due to warm weather

An amber wildfire warning has been issued by the Met Office for most of the UK on Tuesday, as dry and warm weather in recent weeks has increased the risk of blazes

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4 d. ago UK to be hotter than Ibiza this week as temperatures are predicted to rocket to the heady heights of 21C

A bout of dry and sunny weather will see a gradual climb in the heat before it reaches its peak on Thursday in the south of England, the Met Office has said.

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