Two swimmers are found dead and 'extreme' wildfire risk issued with 40m facing hosepipe bans and 30C-plus heatwave to last for days
The deaths come as much of the east of England came under a hosepipe ban today, as 2026 marked the first year to see temperatures of 35C or higher in three calendar months.
UK Heatwave Breaks Records, Sparks Bans
- When will this UK heatwave end and how hot will it get? The Independent —
- 18-year-old dies in Greater Manchester reservoir during heatwave Mirror —
- Heatwave to continue into weekend with record temperatures and wildfire risks The Argus —
- Teenage boy, 18, dies in Greater Manchester reservoir during 30C heatwave LBC —
- 'RIP, back with your mam': Teenager who died at Dovestone Reservoir named as tributes paid to 'kindhearted' lad who stepped up after mum passed away Manchester Evening News —