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Rain and thunderstorms to hit UK after summer of extreme heat and drought

Despite the forecast, a yellow heat health alert has been extended until 9am on Tuesday for the South East, South West, and London

The Independent UK

Rain and cooler conditions forecast after fifth heatwave of the summer

Despite the forecast, a yellow heat health alert has been extended until 9am on Tuesday for the South East, South West, and London.

Evening Standard

Extreme heat warning for London as temperatures tipped to hit 38C

The Met Office has issued the heat warning for London and parts of the South East, East Midlands, East of England, West Midlands and South Yorkshire from 9am to midnight on Thursday

Evening Standard

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In 1981, only 5 black robins remained. Check how scientists used other species to save them from extinction

In 1981-82, the Chatham Island black robin faced dire straits, with just five birds remaining. To combat this decline, wildlife officials implemented cross-fostering, prompting the robins to produce multiple eggs. This remarkable tactic successfully boosted their numbers to twelve. Now, around 300 black robins flourish on Mangere and South East…

The Economic Times

No relief on the horizon for rain-starved South East, warn forecasters

More unsettled weather is expected for other parts of the UK, including a yellow warning for thunderstorms in north-east Scotland

The Independent UK

Health alerts issued with parts of England set to be hotter than Greek islands

Temperatures could reach 35C in the South East on Monday.

Evening Standard

England set to be hotter than Santorini as 35C heatwave sparks fresh health warnings

More amber heat health alerts have been issued across parts of the UK for three days

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Fourth heatwave of year to peak with temperatures of up to 35C

The UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber heat-health alert for the East Midlands, the East, South East and London.

Evening Standard

South East Water warns over survival as funds dry up

Supplier to over 2.4m customers says it doesn’t have enough money to last beyond July 2027

The Guardian - UK

Heatwaves killed 1,000 people in London and South East in May and June, alarming report reveals

‘We now live in a country with dangerously hot summers,’ says Dr Clair Barnes, from Imperial College London

Evening Standard

Extreme heat warning extended but end to UK heatwave in sight

The warning covering the East and South East of England now runs until 9am on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Britain’s record heatwave ends with thunderstorms and travel chaos

Forecasters warn of frequent lightning, large hail, gusty winds, and brief heavy downpours in some areas

The Independent UK

UK heatwave to beat historic June 1976 record as scientists issue ‘dangerous’ 45C warning

The Met Office has issued a rare ‘red warning’ for temperatures which are expected to reach 39C

The Independent UK

Will there be a heatwave this week and when will the hot weather end?

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued yellow heat health alerts for the East Midlands, east of England, London, and the South East. These are in effect from 3pm on Wednesday until 8pm on Monday 22 June. According to the Met Office , temperatures in the South East could…

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The northern town where you can buy four homes for the price of one in St Albans

Average asking prices for typical first-time buyer homes in some parts of Britain have jumped by nearly a fifth over the past year

Evening Standard

First-time buyer hot and cold spots reveal north-south divide

Rightmove said it was seeing the strongest asking-price growth in locations where homes remained ‘within reach’ for more people

The Guardian - UK

People in Kent and Sussex asked to use water only for essentials after outages

South East Water says demand has jumped owing to extreme heat but stops short of compulsory measures

The Guardian - UK

Millions in England to pay higher water bills after suppliers appeal

Anglian, Southern, Wessex and South East allowed to raise charges more than originally permitted by watchdog

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The Guardian - UK

South East Water boss lasting weeks in post would be a surprise

David Hinton looks unlikely to claim five-year retention award but why did the board feel a need to offer it?

The Guardian - UK

South East Water boss in line for £400,000 bonus despite outages

Exclusive: David Hinton, who faces calls to resign, will receive payout regardless of performance if he stays until July 2030

Evening Standard

Regulator ‘concerned’ as 25,000 properties still without water in two counties

South East Water (SEW) has blamed this latest supply failure on Storm Goretti causing burst pipes and power cuts.

The Guardian - UK

Major incident declared as 30,000 homes left without water in Kent and Sussex

South East Water blames cold weather and Storm Goretti for problems, with schools and libraries closed for day

The Independent UK

Major incident declared as 30,000 properties hit by water outages

South East Water blamed the latest outage, across 14 postcode areas, on Storm Goretti causing burst pipes and power cuts.

Evening Standard

UK’s biggest property value hotspots of 2025 revealed by Lloyds

The bank said that most parts of the UK recorded growth in the value of homes in 2025.

The Independent UK

Home Counties hotspots where London buyers are snapping up properties revealed

The traditional commuter belt area is ‘back on the map’ for people moving out of London, property firm Hamptons said.

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