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Heatwave ends as Met Office removes extreme heat warnings and forecasts rain

Temperatures will return to June averages next week following record-breaking heat

The Independent UK

Hundreds of Heathrow and Gatwick flights delayed as thunderstorms hit UK

Disruption could continue into Sunday as thunderstorms impact flights

The Independent UK

Five die in open water during record-breaking UK heatwave

There have been widespread warnings about the dangers of trying to cool off with a swim in the sea, lake or river

The Independent UK

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Hundreds of flights delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick as thunderstorms hit Southern England

Severe thunderstorms unleashed travel chaos across southern England, grounding hundreds of flights at Heathrow and Gatwick. Torrential rain, lightning, and hail forced air traffic control to implement safety restrictions, leading to significant delays and passengers facing long waits. While storms are expected to move on, airlines warn that flight schedules…

The Times of India

Thunderstorm warnings as temperatures to drop after record-breaking heatwave

The UK recorded its hottest June day for three consecutive days, with a provisional temperature of 37.3C in Santon Downham, Suffolk, on Friday, breaking the previous record by over 1C. Scientists warned that the intensity and frequency of these extreme heat events are virtually impossible without human-driven climate change. Following…

The Independent UK

Body recovered from water after reports of man in difficulty in river during heatwave

Widespread warnings about the dangers of swimming in open water

The Independent UK

Temperatures to drop after record-breaking heatwave

Friday was confirmed by the Met Office as the UK’s hottest June day on record.

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Hottest June day record broken again as heatwave peaks at 37.3C

A provisional temperature of 37.3C was recorded in Santon Downham, Suffolk.

Evening Standard

Met Office gives verdict on chances of more hot weather after record-breaking temperatures

The Met Office has issued its long range weather forecast for July, offering insight as to whether another heatwave will grip the UK. It comes after the record for the hottest June day was broken on three consecutive days, with temperatures reaching 36.9C in Wattisham, Suffolk on Friday. According to…

The Independent UK

Brits told to ‘avoid’ non-essential travel to tourist hotspots as heatwave lingers on

Network Rail said services operating in the Met Office’s red and amber zones should only be used ‘if absolutely necessary’

The Independent UK

Ambulance chief issues alcohol warning as fans prepare to cheer for England amid punishing heatwave

People are being urged to drink responsibly and consume plenty of water in between alcoholic beverages

Evening Standard

Brits warned to ‘drink responsibly’ and avoid exercising outside during record-breaking heatwave

The Met Office said temperatures had reached 36.7C in Merryfield, Somerset

The Independent UK

UK’s ageing key infrastructure exposed in extreme heat as ministers urged to tackle ‘silent killer’

As Britain experiences its hottest June day in history, experts demand that the government take action on key infrastructure, as thousands of schools shut down and three hospitals declare critical incidents

The Independent UK

UK sees new highest June temperature as records tumble for second day in a row

The Met Office said temperatures had reached 36.4C at Yeovilton, Somerset, on Thursday.

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From Spain to Ireland: What to know about the deadly heatwave across Europe

And we're still only in June

The Guardian - UK

UK and Switzerland record hottest ever June day as health emergencies surge in Europe

Temperatures linked to third child’s death in France, where three-quarters of country is under extreme heat alert

Evening Standard

Red heat warning extended as UK braced for more record-breaking temperatures

The Met Office has extended its extreme heat alert into Friday for London and parts of east and south-east England.

Evening Standard

Which London tourist attractions are closed in the heatwave? Full list of sites disrupted by hot weather

Tower Bridge, the Cutty Sark and the Young V&A museum are among the sites closed due to the scorching temperatures

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The Independent UK

Heatwave brings more disruption as temperature records look likely to tumble

Exceptional heat has hit hospitals, schools and public transport – with more extreme temperatures forecast for Thursday.

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Britain Erupts as Over 1,000 Schools Close in the Heatwave and Leave Working Parents in Chaos: 'We Are Breeding a Nation of Melts'

Over 1,000 UK schools closed or reduced hours due to a heatwave, causing parental outrage over childcare disruptions. The closures follow a red extreme heat warning from the Met Office.

Evening Standard

Forecasters warn of even higher temperatures amid sweltering heatwave

Red warnings for extreme heat have been issued for an area from London and the south coast to Swansea, Somerset and Birmingham until late on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Temperature could continue to rise as heatwave brings record-breaking figures

Red warnings for extreme heat remain in place

The Times of India

From bad to worse: Power outages hit France as Europe swelters under record-breaking heatwave

Tens of thousands of households in France were left without electricity as a record-breaking heatwave gripped large parts of Europe on Wednesday, with soaring temperatures overwhelming infrastructure, triggering health warnings and prompting authorities across the continent to issue alerts as extreme weather intensified.

Euronews

UK records hottest June day ever as Europe swelters in heatwave

The Met Office has warned that "exceptionally warm" temperatures are expected to continue through the middle of the week.

The Independent UK

Emergency services launch search operation after boy, 15, goes missing while swimming in lake

The teenager was last seen swimming at Testwood Lakes, near Totton in Hampshire

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