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Amber heat health alerts issued for parts of England as UK hit by third heatwave this year
A hosepipe ban is in place across in Yorkshire and yellow heat health alerts are extended to cover every region in England.
Tens of millions of Brits are now in heatwave conditions - full list of areas
The heatwave has now reached two thirds of the country, as many parts of the UK struggle with 30C weather this week.
European heatwave caused 2,300 deaths, scientists estimate
Around 2,300 people died of heat-related causes across 12 European cities during the severe heatwave that ended last week, ...
Artificial grass fire catches alight in heatwave
A fire has broken out at a farm in Derbyshire after artificial grass caught alight during soaring temperatures. Four fire ...
In Pictures: Cooling off as third summer heatwave hits
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How long will the UK heatwave last after sweltering 34°C forecast for today
Forecasters expect today to reach as high as 34°C in south-east Wales, central southern England and west London. Tomorrow won ...
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Tips for how to cope with hot weather as UK enters third heatwave this year
Highs of 34C are likely today in parts of the UK as yellow heat health alerts are extended to cover every region in England.
Six simple ways to stay safe outdoors during a heatwave
An expert on heat-related illnesses has explained what everyone should think about before spending time outside in a heatwave ...