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UK counts the cost of fires and disruption fuelled by searing heat

Temperatures soared to above 40C for the first time ever on Tuesday, in a heatwave fuelled by climate change.

The Independent UK

Met Office issues 10-hour yellow thunder warning for Nottinghamshire

It comes after record temperatures in the UK

Nottingham Post

Glasgow weather: Met Office issues update as temperatures to cool down

Glasgow has just had some pretty intense heat over the past couple of days with concerning temperatures across the UK - but in good news, the city should cool down over the next few days for those struggling with the heat.

Glasgow Live

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UK weather forecast: Will there be another heatwave in August and what has the Met Office said?

The Met Office’s long-range weather forecast for August

Evening Standard

Storm warning after record heat led to firefighters’ busiest day since wartime

Thunderstorms and showers are expected across England as the country cools down after hitting 40.3C on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Met Office issues next heatwave update as more 'very warm' weather forecast

The update comes after the North East recorded highs of 36.8C on Tuesday

Chronicle Live

Met Office on chances of another heatwave after record-breaking 40C scorcher

Temperatures to drop by 10C on Wednesday

Wales Online

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Should I keep my windows closed or open in hot weather?

To open, or not to open? That is the question

The Independent UK

Mum kept toddler fed, cool and entertained for just 95p - at her local Ikea

Sally Scott thought she'd share her cheap trip out to help other parents struggling to find good ideas to do with their kids during the heatwave gripping the UK

Daily Mirror

Liverpool weather: temperatures drop after record breaking heat

Cloud cover will move in as the temperatures get back near to normal

Liverpool Echo

Hay fever: Why are symptoms so bad this year and how can you treat them?

Sufferers report worse allergy symptoms as temperatures get warmer

The Independent UK

The UK just hit 40℃ for the first time. It's a stark reminder of the deadly heat awaiting Australia

A severe heatwave in Western Europe is shattering temperature records – including in the United Kingdom, where temperatures exceeded 40℃ on Tuesday for the first time on record.

The Conversation

UK weather: Heatwave ends as heavy rain and thunderstorms send temperatures plummeting

The Met Office has a yellow warning for heavy showers and thunderstorms across central and eastern England today as temperatures drop by over 10C after record highs on Tuesday

Daily Mirror

Leeds heatwave over as weather forecast for Wednesday much cooler

The temperature will begin to drop from tomorrow

Leeds Live

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Wales Online

Fires still burning across UK after hottest ever day

Temperatures topped 40C for the first time ever

Wales Online

When will the next heatwave be, and how can you prepare?

Temperatures hit a staggering 40.3C in some parts of the country, with major incident declared in several areas

The Independent UK

Fires still burning across UK after temperatures hit 40C on hottest ever day

A new record for the hottest day ever seen, of 40.3C, was provisionally recorded in Coningsby, in Lincolnshire, on Tuesday afternoon.

WEKU

Why 100-degree heat is so dangerous in the United Kingdom

"We're used to treating hot spells as a chance to go play in the sun," said a top government scientist. "Our lifestyles and our infrastructure are not adapted to what is coming."

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Manchester Evening News

The 34 places in England which beat 2019's hottest UK temperature record today

The highest temperature ever recorded before today was 38.7C at the Botanic Garden in Cambridge in July 2019

Evening Standard

Major incident declared in London as fires surge amid record heatwave

Emergency services face ‘unprecedented’ challenges as 40C heat caused chaos across UK on hottest ever day

Daily Mirror

Mum stunned as she finds massive brown bear taking a dip in her swimming pool

A mum-of-two has been left shocked after finding a brown bear cooling off in her pool - moments after she and her children had been swimming inside

Nottingham Post

Primark shoppers excited by colours of 'unreal' floral beachwear set with prices from £4

"It’s the colours for me. Absolutely stunning"

The Independent UK

Major incidents declared in parts of England as country swelters in record 40.3C heat

Firefighters battled major blazes across England after days of exceptional heat left much of the country tinder dry

Glasgow Live

Viral TikTok cooling fan hack sparks electrocution warning amid heatwave

Experts have issued an urgent warning after a dangerous TikTok 'cooling hack' has gone viral. They warn that it could pose a safety risk as temperatures sore across the UK.

Nottingham Post

Nottinghamshire man set fire to woman's house with children inside

“Arson is a very serious and inexcusable offence"

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