15 h. ago Wildfire warning signs put up in Peak District as climate crisis increases threat

Signs more typically seen in Australia aim to raise awareness after more than 30 moorland fires since MarchWildfire warning signs normally seen in the parched Australian outback have been installed in the UK for the first time.In a stark illustration of the worsening impact of the climate emergency, signs have been put up in the Peak District and south Pennines, where there have been more than 30 moorland fires since March. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Trump plan to unify wildfire work targets inefficiencies but former officials warn of chaos

President Donald Trump’s administration is trying to merge the government’s wildland firefighting efforts into a single agency to increase efficiency

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3 d. ago The Greater Manchester car boot sale ranked in Britain's top 10

Car boot sales have increased in popularity in the cost of living crisis

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7 d. ago Extreme wildfires Scotland: Firefighters warn against naked flames outdoors 'at all costs' this weekend

With an extreme risk of wildfires in place across Scotland this weekend, firefighters have warned the public to avoid naked flames outdoors ‘at all costs’.

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8 d. ago Visitors to National Park warned to avoid open flames amid high risk of wildfires this weekend

Stirling is among the areas which have already seen damage from fires, many of them avoidable - with more high temperatures forecast this weekend.

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8 d. ago More than 1,000 homeless applications recorded in Renfrewshire for second year running

Recovery from Covid-19 and the cost-of-living crisis are thought to be behind increase in recent years.

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9 d. ago Major Canada wildfire kills two and forces 1,000 people to evacuate homes

Manitoba experiences unusually hot conditions after authorities warned this fire season could be devastatingA major wildfire burning in central Canada has killed two people and forced 1,000 more to evacuate their homes, kicking off a fire season authorities warn could prove devastating.Canadian federal police confirmed on Wednesday that two people died in the small community of Lac du Bonnet, in the central province of Manitoba, which is experiencing unusually hot, dry and windy conditions. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Extreme warning for wildfires issued by fire chiefs as dry spell continues

Over the weekend, 50 firefighters were called out to battle a blaze that affected 40,000 square metres of woodland near Fauldhouse.

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9 d. ago Toxic wildfire pollution infiltrates homes of 1bn people a year, study finds

Dangerous indoor pollution could be tackled with air purifiers but costs are too high for many, researchers sayToxic pollution from wildfires has infiltrated the homes of more than a billion people a year over the last two decades, according to new research.The climate crisis is driving up the risk of wildfires by increasing heatwaves and droughts, making the issue of wildfire smoke a “pressing global issue”, scientists said. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Wildfire burning near Scottish town 'bigger than five football pitches'

The wildfire comes after an extreme warning was issued for the whole of Scotland’s mainland today.

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1 week ago Wildfire near Scottish town 'bigger than five football pitches'

The wildfire comes after an extreme warning was issued for the whole of Scotland’s mainland today.

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2 w. ago Wildfires Scotland: Warning of 'extreme' wildfire risk issued across parts of Scotland

Warnings have been issued by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service of "very high to extreme" risk of wildfires until early next week.

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2 w. ago Scotland wildfire warning as fire chiefs say most of country at 'high risk'

The danger assessments will be in place until Monday and members of the public have been urged to behave responsibly in the countryside.

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2 w. ago The week Britain burned with wildfires roaring across UK as experts issue dire warning

Wildfires are normally something associated with Southern Europe, the Western US or Australia, not places like Devon, Northern Irland, the Highlands and Bournemouth

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2 w. ago Pet allergies: Vet expert shares signs of allergies in pets as allergy season hits its peak

Dr Edwina Gildea shares the key signs of allergies in pets to look out for.

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2 w. ago Australian cyclist Caleb Ewan stuns sport by announcing retirement

Sprinter won five Tour de France stages in top careerMessy exit from JaycoAlUla team took ‘significant toll’ Caleb Ewan, at his peak one of Australian cycling’s greatest talents, has stunned the sport by announcing his immediate retirement.Ewan delivered his bombshell decision on social media, saying events of the last two years – especially around his messy exit from top Australian team Jayco AlUla – have “taken a significant toll on my relationship with the sport”. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Warmest start to May on record amid wildfires and water warnings

Kew Gardens, in south-west London, registered 29.3C on Thursday afternoon.

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3 w. ago Warmest start to May on record in UK as temperatures prompt wildfire warnings

Warmest start to May on record in UK as temperatures prompt wildfire warnings  The Guardian

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3 w. ago Scotland at 'extreme' risk of wildfires this week, fire chiefs warn

Scotland will be at “extreme” risk of wildfires in the coming days.

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4 w. ago Attacks on ambulance staff at crisis point after 'significant increase'

Health chiefs have been written to and ministers are being urged to take action after a record number of violent assaults were reported

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