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THE record heatwave sparked the worst day of fires since the Blitz, it emerged yesterday. As wildfires swept across Britain , London Fire Brigade alone received more than 2,600 calls — over eight times higher than usual. The capital saw 41 houses reduced to ­rubble . London Mayor Sadiq Khan said: “It was the busiest day since the Second World War. “They dealt with more than a dozen simultaneous fires requiring 30 engines, a couple requiring 15, and some requiring 12.” Fifteen of the country’s 51 Fire and Rescue Services declared major incidents as temperatures hit a high of 40.3C (104F). MORE ON THE WILDFIRES FROM THE ASHES We’ve got nothing after wildfire destroyed our home… but we’ll bounce back TINDERBOX BRITAIN Families run for lives after homes go up in flames on UK's hottest day In South Yorkshire , two firefighters were hurt tackling flames which had engulfed homes in Barnsley, Kiveton Park … [Read more...] about UK’s record heatwave sparks ‘worst day of fires since the Blitz’ as 41 houses reduced to rubble in London

BRITAIN is set to be hotter than the CARIBBEAN today as temperatures surge to 35C. A drought was declared across parts of England this morning - with Brits expected to wait until Sunday for the next bout of rain. Temperatures are set to soar as high as 35C in the south this afternoon - making Britain hotter than the Bahamas, Jamaica and Barbados. Meanwhile, The National Drought Group (NDG) met today to discuss the continued dry weather . A four-day amber warning for extreme heat is currently in place across much of England and Wales until Sunday, with warnings of health impacts and disruption to travel. There is also a heat health alert in place from the UK Health Security Agency, with experts advising people to look out for those who are older or with existing health conditions, as well as young children. Read More Weather COOL CHANGE How to tell if your baby is too hot & what to wear in bed based on the weather … [Read more...] about Britain to be hotter than the CARIBBEAN today on 35C scorcher… but rain to hit in days

Eurovision: Commentator jokes BBC is ‘nervous’ about hosting SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Ukraine pipped the UK to the top spot during this year’s Eurovision Song Contest as Sam Ryder narrowly missed out on glory to Kalush Orchestra. However, Eurovision’s governing body the EBU [European Broadcasting Union] has decided that Ukraine shouldn’t host the next contest due to the ongoing war with Russia . With the UK now looking like the most likely candidate to host, the BBC has confirmed it’s in “discussions” to broadcast the event. Related articles BBC Breakfast presenter shares concern for Carol Kirkwood Naga Munchetty forced to step in after BBC sound issues However, the news comes … [Read more...] about The BBC ‘nervous to host Eurovision’ in 2023 over soaring costs and licence fee freeze

The UK is experiencing blistering hot weather this summer, as temperatures look set to hit the hottest on record with 41°C forecast. Though many might be excited about catching some rays, anyone with babies knows that hot weather can be challenging for them. So, how do you ensure your baby stays cool during a heatwave, and how can you keep them safe in the sun? Here is everything you need to know. Keeping your baby safe from sunlight According to the NHS , babies younger than six months old should be kept out of direct sunlight. Their skin doesn’t contain enough melanin to be protected from the sun. The NHS adds that babies older than six months should still be kept out of the sun as much as possible, particularly if it’s excessively hot and between 11am and 3pm, when the sun is at its strongest. If you go out when it’s hot, attach an umbrella, parasol, or another type of sunshade to your baby’s pram to keep them out of direct sunlight. You must also … [Read more...] about How to keep your baby cool during hot weather

A BBC News presenter left people in stitches after they spotted his attempt to stay cool during the hot weather. Northern Ireland political editor Enda McClafferty delivered his report to camera in a smart navy suit jacket, shirt and tie - but those watching at home had no idea he was sporting a pair of shorts on the bottom. The journalist was caught out after a man living close to the live broadcast site spotted him out of his window. He ran into the street and zoomed in on Mr McClafferty, completely blowing his cover. The short clip, shared on social media, was captioned: "Too hot for the full suit, the big man is wearing shorts." Users found it hilarious but some admitted they have been wearing similar get-up. READ MORE TV NEWS CHA-CHA-CHAMPS Full Strictly Come Dancing line up REVEALED as EastEnders star joins show mum's the word Love Island's Paige reveals what her mum thinks of Adam now they're official … [Read more...] about BBC news reporter goes viral after viewer spots his ‘hilarious’ heatwave hack

By Jake Williamson Published 6 minutes ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A County Down man, who is registered blind, has said a BBC decision to scrap Radio 5 Live's classified football results is "extremely disappointing". Ken Carson, 57, from Bangor in County Down, is an avid radio listener. The classified football results list all football results across the English and Scottish leagues and has been on every Saturday at 17:00 BST during each football season since the 1950s. The BBC has said it would still offer goal updates throughout the day on air. A huge football fan, Mr Carson relies on listening to the classified results for the scores of his beloved Rangers Football Club, historic rivals Celtic FC and his daughter's favourite team West Bromwich Albion. 'Quite upsetting' Speaking to BBC Radio Ulster's Evening Extra programme, Mr Carson … [Read more...] about BBC scrapping classified football results ‘disappointing,’ says blind listener

A WOMAN claims to be surviving on just bread and cold cups of tea because she is so terrified of the cost-of-living crisis. Struggling Sonia Lawrence, 62, is risking her own health to keep a roof over her head amid the terror of spiralling energy bills . The mum-of-three, who lives alone, skips meals every single day and only receives one plate of decent food a week - which is donated. She told MyLondon : "I just buy bread, I can buy brown bread, I'll have toast. "I can't afford cheese though, that has gone up. I just buy milk and have a hot drink." Sonia, from Wandsworth, South West London, lives in a home powered entirely by electricity . READ MORE ON COST OF LIVING Bill help Five ways energy bills could be cut including increasing cost of living payments GOOD FOR SOME Energy firms to hand shareholders £10bn - equivalent of £363 per UK household Terrified of being homeless, she prioritises her … [Read more...] about I survive on just BREAD once a day & cold cups of tea because I’m terrified of spiralling bills – everything costs more

Published 38 minutes ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics UK heatwaves A high temperature warning has come into effect across the Republic of Ireland. It will remain until 06:00 local time on Sunday. A yellow heat alert is currently in place for the provinces of Leinster and Munster. On Thursday, a temperature of 30.5C was recorded at Oak Park in County Carlow. Meanwhile, as hosepipe bans are issued across England , a thunderstorm warning has been issued for Northern Ireland from noon to midnight on Sunday. The Met Office has warned of the potential for flooding, damage, and disruption during this period. The service said up to 20-30mm of rain was possible within an hour, and up to 50mm in three to six hours. Hail and frequent lightning strikes are likely during this time. In pictures: Hot weather across Northern Ireland … [Read more...] about Heat warning in Ireland as sunny weather continues

More extreme heat and drought conditions, and the potential for wildfires, are expected in the southern half of the UK this weekend - while the northern half is set to be struck by thunderstorms and floods. The Met Office has issued an amber heat warning covering most of England and Wales, where temperatures of up to 34C (93.2F) are predicted for Saturday and Sunday. On Friday, Wiggonholt, in the Horsham District of West Sussex, peaked at 34.5C (94.1F). With an amber alert, heat-related illnesses including sunburn and heat exhaustion are "likely" among the general population, and delays to public transport are "possible". Meanwhile, a lower-level yellow warning for thunderstorms is in place from noon on Sunday until 6am on Monday for most of Scotland and Northern Ireland. Advertisement This means there is a "small chance" of flooding in these nations and the potential for power cuts. The highest predicted daytime temperature of 34C is forecast in … [Read more...] about UK’s extreme weather: Heat and fires in the south, storms and floods in the north this weekend

Published 19 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Climate change A system to predict wildfires is being developed at a UK university. Swansea University is working on a model like those used in Canada and Australia in the hope it will help track the likelihood and risk fires pose as the climate gets warmer. At the moment the Met Office uses data from its fire severity index. That offers information on how bad a blaze could get in certain conditions. Wildfires have been historically less extreme in the UK than elsewhere. But they could become more common with climate change. This new system, developed by the university's Centre for Wildfire Research, will be a UK first. Soaring temperatures prompt wildfire warnings Earliest evidence of wildfire found in Wales Grass fires: Wales' resources stretched by 'burn season' … [Read more...] about Wildfires: Swansea University developing forecast system