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Tuesday's headlines: Heatwave breaks record temperature and Scots mum's illness triggered by heat

Here are the main headlines on the Daily Record website today.

Daily Record

Scottish Highlands named one of UK's 'coldest' staycation spots in new study

To help holidaymakers beat the heat, Cofton Holidays have examined Met Office data to find the UK's staycation ‘cool spots’.

Daily Record

Thunder and lightning on their way on heels of hottest day on record

The Met Office has said there could be thunder with frequent lightning and winds of 60mph in some areas

Wales Online

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Transport disruption continues as North East tries to cope with record breaking 36°c temperatures

The mercury hit record highs in the region as some flocked for the coast, while others kept in the shade in schools and care homes

Chronicle Live

Greater Manchester smashes heat record for second day in row

It's been another scorcher across the region

Manchester Evening News

Scotland records its hottest day ever as temperature hits 34.8C in the Borders

The temperature was recorded at Charterhall, in the Scottish Borders, according to provisional Met Office figures.

The Independent UK

Scotland 'sets new temperature record' as heatwave scorches country

SCOTLAND has provisionally seen a new record high temperature as the UK swelters in a heatwave.

The National (Scotland)

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Met Office weather: Bristol set to receive rain at last in latest forecasts

It will come as a welcome relief to some in the wake of the recent scorching temperatures

Bristol Post

Scotland sets new high temperature record as mercury hits 34.8C

The Met Office says that it has detected a "provisional" new high temperature of 34.8C at Charterhall in the Borders on Tuesday afternoon.

Daily Record

UK temperatures soar above 40C for first time with transport chaos and fires

New record temperature of 40.3C were provisionally recorded as scientists warned it would be ‘virtually impossible’ without climate change.

The Independent UK

All the temperature records which have or could be broken in the UK and Europe

The UK’s record temperature has been broken amid an exceptional heatwave

Evening Standard

BBQs banned in Northumberland parks due to high risk of wildfires

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service, Northumberland National Park and Forestry England have told visitors not to light campfires or use barbecues in the county's countryside

Chronicle Live

The Leader podcast: Expert says ‘we need to heat-proof the UK now’

It’s been another record breaking day for UK temperatures, at the time of recording this podcast the Met Office says London Heathrow reported a temperature of 40.2°C.

Evening Standard

When will it rain in Nottingham as MET Office predicts more hot weather

Temperatures will also start to fall as the week continues

Nottingham Post

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Liverpool Echo

When will the next heatwave be? Another hot spell could be on the way soon

We've only just got over this one, but already we should be preparing for the next heatwave. Temperatures hit a staggering 40C in some parts of the country.

Al Jazeera

London declares ‘major incident’ as heatwave grips Europe

Britain records its highest temperature on record as fires rage in Western Europe amid sweltering heat.

Daily Record

Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for Scotland today during 'extreme' heatwave

Thunderstorms could bring disruption this afternoon from lightning strikes and strong, gusty winds bringing the heatwave to an end for some.

Glasgow Live

Rail services to Glasgow scrapped due to 'extreme heat' as travellers stuck on trains

Avanti West Coast have announced that they are immediately stopping all services - including Glasgow - and are asking people not to make their way to stations due to the extreme heat.

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The Guardian - UK

Day of 40C shocks scientists as UK heat record ‘absolutely obliterated’

Experts worried that extreme heatwaves in Europe happening quicker than expected, suggesting climate crisis worse than feared

Daily Mirror

When is the next heatwave as experts predict more hot spells for 2022

People across the UK are desperate for the scorching temperatures to drop soon after it reached a record breaking 40C today, but more heatwaves could be on the way

Daily Record

Stirling records hottest ever July day as Britain bakes under "extreme" heatwave

This week saw Stirling record its hottest July day since 2009 as Britain was gripped by a heatwave. The city saw temperatures soar to 30.9C on Monday, making it the warmest day in July since local records began in 2009. The scorching heat saw sun w

The Independent UK

Temperatures of 40C in the UK ‘virtually impossible’ without climate change

Met Office chief scientist says he ‘wasn’t expecting to see this in my career’ as temperature climbs above 40C for the first time ever.

The Independent UK

UK’s hottest day: How are temperature records measured?

Temperature is measured using Stevenson screens, which ensure consistency across the country’s weather observatories.

The Independent UK

Hundreds of wildfires break out as temperatures top 40C

Most of England is at ‘exceptional risk’, according to the Met Office.

The Guardian - UK

Global heating hits home up north as it sizzles along with UK south

Analysis: As heat records break across Britian, the north of England and Scotland are reassessing the effects of the climate crisis

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