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UK Heatwave Breaks Records, Sparks Bans

Record-breaking heat claimed lives, including a teenager in a reservoir, and triggered hosepipe bans as the UK faces an extreme wildfire risk.

Heatwaves may have led to over 2,700 deaths in England and Wales The Straits Times — Jul 13, 02:37 AM
Thousands may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves BBC News — Jul 12, 23:10 PM
More than 100 firefighters tackle railway embankment blaze in east London The Guardian — Jul 12, 20:23 PM
Parts of UK at ‘exceptional’ risk of wildfires as heatwave goes on South China Morning Post — Jul 12, 19:19 PM
Parts of UK at ‘exceptional’ risk of wildfires as heatwave goes on The Standard — Jul 12, 15:08 PM
Green MP Hannah Spencer aims to pass law on maximum workplace temperatures The Guardian — Jul 12, 13:16 PM
UK faces 'exceptional' wildfire risk as health alerts issued with heatwave to last 'until at least next week' Daily Mail — Jul 12, 10:28 AM
How the UK can prepare to avoid deadly wildfires The i Paper — Jul 11, 11:32 AM
'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 — Jul 11, 11:31 AM
Ireland weather: Met Eireann Status Yellow high temperature warning issued for 10 counties until Tuesday Dublin Live — Jul 11, 11:22 AM
The beautiful old London pub that's perfect place to escape heatwave with modern AC MyLondon — Jul 11, 11:16 AM
Met Office issues Greater Manchester weekend weather verdict as temperatures to hit 30C Manchester Evening News — Jul 11, 11:06 AM
Ireland weather: Met Éireann issues new Status Yellow high temperature warning for 10 counties Irish Mirror — Jul 11, 11:04 AM
Poll: How are you spending the sunny weekend? TheJournal.ie — Jul 11, 10:55 AM
Six things you can't do amid UK hosepipe bans Cambridgeshire Live — Jul 11, 10:41 AM
Heatwave tracker shows Cork hotspots as Status Yellow warning gets extended Cork Beo — Jul 11, 10:38 AM
Six things you can't do amid UK hosepipe bans Devon Live — Jul 11, 10:38 AM
Man locks himself in hot car to show dog danger - temperature peak will make you wince Irish Mirror — Jul 11, 10:36 AM
Major train cancellations across Wales on Saturday due to 'severe weather' - live updates Wales Online — Jul 11, 10:22 AM
New map shows every pub and restaurant in the country that has air conditioning Metro — Jul 11, 10:21 AM