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Fire chiefs warn of barbecue wildfire risk amid amber heat alerts in England

Concerns raised about lighting outdoor fires after more than 500 blazes in the UK this year

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2025

Beware Of Rabies When Travelling To These Places: British Woman Dies From Light Dog Scratch In Morocco

A woman has died in the UK after contracting rabies in Morocco four months ago. While the case poses no threat within the UK, officials remind Brits to be cautious around animals when going abroad.

International Business Times UK · Jun 19, 2025

UK records warmest day of year so far as temperature hits 32.2C

The new high was measured in Kew, west London.

Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2025

Can A Rabies Patient Survive Via Vaccine? Questions Rise As Brit Dies From Light Scratch From A Puppy In Morocco

The woman died on June 11 at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield, where she had been transferred after being diagnosed at Barnsley Hospital.

International Business Times UK · Jun 19, 2025

Pictured: British mother who died from rabies after being 'scratched very slightly' by a puppy in Morocco

Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, came in contact with the dog while on holiday in February this year

Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2025

Health warnings issued as parts of UK brace for approaching heatwave

Yellow heat-health alerts have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for most of England which are in force until 6pm on Sunday.

Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2025

Woman dies of rabies in Yorkshire after contact with dog in Morocco

Yvonne Ford, from Barnsley, had contact with stray animal while on holiday, UK Health Security Agency says

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2025

Could month-long heatwaves and 40°C temperatures become the UK’s new normal under climate change?

Many parts of England are expecting their first heatwave of the year this week, as the Met Office warns that hotter summers are on the way.

Euronews · Jun 18, 2025

Grandmother dies from rabies after ‘very slight scratch’ from puppy in Morocco

Yvonne Ford was on holiday in North Africa in February and only fell ill two weeks ago

Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2025

Rabies death in the UK after tourist bitten by dog on Morocco holiday

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The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025